10 days: Athens, Naxos, Santorini
Greece | May 19 - May 30, 2022

Angela
Angela R.
Mukilteo, WA | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2022

Rebecca set up a perfect trip. All of our transfers and tickets were spot on. The drivers and vehicles were excellent. We particularly enjoyed the tours. Tour guides George, Theo, Apostoles, and Lazarus were phenomenal- incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and kind. They imparted a depth to our travels that we would NEVER have achieved on our own. Luxury catamaran in Santorini had such wonderful staff as well. We also enjoyed our cooking class in Naxos with Maria and family - they really contributed to our falling in love with this beautiful island and the people living there. Our accommodations were terrific in location comfort and friendly staff. đź‘Ź đź‘Ź đź‘Ź

Hotel Reviews
Divani Palace Acropolis
Athina

Excellent walkable location with quiet rooms and a huge breakfast. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Beds were comfy, room was quiet. Good air conditioning:). We ate once at the rooftop restaurant and really enjoyed it

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walking to everything and a quiet neighborhood vibe
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds pillows linens top notch. Nice shower
Liana Beach Hotel & Spa
Naxos

Loved loved loved this place! Beautiful 2nd floor (Rea) room with a hot tub on the balcony. The street does run in front but the room was quiet and the street didn’t seem that busy to us. People have complained about the air conditioning but if you ask the staff, they will show you exactly how to set it and it worked beautifully. Breakfast was included and was delicious. We ate twice at the restaurant and it was among our favorite meals. The beach is great with plenty of lounges and umbrellas. Absolutely the most wonderful aspect of our stay was the friendly attentive staff!

Authenticity & Character
Our favorite small hotel of the vacay
Location
Right across the street from the beach
Staff
We felt so welcomed and cared for.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ellinon Thea Boutique Hotel
Thira

Beautiful room and view. Location was excellent. North of the busy center and therefore quieter. Breakfast on the balcony overlooking the caldera was a highlight. Staff were so wonderful.

Tips for future travelers

We stayed on the second floor. The main floor had a day bed and access to the balcony. Up steep marble stairs was a darling bedroom. Didn’t use the hot tub located in this room. (Don’t really understand why anyone would want one in this climate to be honest) air conditioning worked great.

Authenticity & Character
The welcoming staff and delicious breakfast
Location
Quieter but still accessible/walkable
Staff
So helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Welcome to Athens
Welcome to Athens
Greece

George met us at the hotel and gave us a quick informative and fun overview. Showed me where to find coffee so 5 stars right there

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
George is friendly and super knowledgeable
Transport
Athens - Twilight Tour of Athens with Food & Drinks
Athens - Twilight Tour of Athens with Food & Drinks
Athens

Great intro and kept us moving the first evening so jet lag was well managed. Our guide Theo is among the most knowledgeable fun and professional guides I’ve ever met - and a truly kind, authentic soul who imparted a depth of understanding re the culture and recent history we NEVER would have gotten otherwise

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Theo. Just. Fab.
Transport
Athens - Acropolis at Sunset & Plaka neighborhood | Private tour with an archaeologist/guide
Athens - Acropolis at Sunset & Plaka neighborhood | Private tour with an archaeologist/guide
Athens

Great tour. Knowledgeable guide. It wasn’t actually at sunset but I totally understand why- logistically difficult. Might prefer early morning but that’s just me being a wimp in the heat

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athens - Bohemian Tour of Athens
Athens - Bohemian Tour of Athens
Athens

A very interesting walk thru an area we would have missed on our own

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Theo again. Can’t say enough good things about him
Transport
Metro experience was great
Naxos - Half-Day Cooking Class
Naxos - Half-Day Cooking Class
Naxos

Book this now! Beautiful location. Pick the veggies and herbs from the gardens and prep the meal. While it cooks, hike the creek (gentle shaded more of a walk really) up to some old stone ruins. Friendly people. You’re a guest at their home.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos - The Island
Naxos - The Island
Naxos

I could live here. It’s a “real” place. People live here. It’s beautiful, vibrant and alive

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kostas is an excellent driver and font of local info.
Transport
Santorini - Walk, Drink, Eat Sunset Small Group Tour
Santorini - Walk, Drink, Eat Sunset Small Group Tour
Santorini

Apostolos is a fun and informative guide. This was an excellent intro to the main town and the food was fab

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Santorini - Sights, Wines & Clicks Private day tour
Santorini - Sights, Wines & Clicks Private day tour
Santorini

Lazarus showed us the most beautiful photogenic places and showed us a window to the soul of this beautiful place with its delicate ecosystem that I threatened by over tourism. I’m so glad to know people like him are trying to bring attention to the challenges of living sustainably in such a remarkable one of a kind place

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santorini - Free Morning & Santorini Catamaran Gold Sunset Cruise (Small group cruise)
Santorini - Free Morning & Santorini Catamaran Gold Sunset Cruise (Small group cruise)
Santorini

Out captain and crew got us out on the water ahead of the pack :) I’m so very glad we did this. Snorkeling, Cruising through the center of the volcanic cap, great food and tons of laughs.

Quality of Experience
I took a Dramamine before hand because I get seasick easily, however, the sea is so calm within the caldera that I don’t think that I really needed it.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Athens - Private Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon Sunset Tour
Athens - Private Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon Sunset Tour
Athens

George is such a knowledgeable and kind guide. Generous with his local tips and really helped us get a glimpse of what it is like to live in this beautiful, historic, vibrant place.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rebecca Skevaki
Rebecca
Rebecca Skevaki
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jun 29, 2022

Dear Angela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an awesome review and your lovely photos !
It was a great pleasure tailoring and running this Greece trip for you and nothing gives us more satisfaction than seeing happy guests!
Safe travels and hope to be able to show you more of our country next time! :-)
Wish you all the very best !
Best Regards from Greece
Rebecca and Grecian Lux team