Ina was a fantastic trip planner. I wanted of...
Greece | May 19 - May 28, 2023

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Julie F.
Safety Harbor, FL | Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Ina was a fantastic trip planner. I wanted off the beaten path experiences and she really over delivered. We had adventures in Greece even the locals had never heard of! I will also say that Amy issue that arose (a few small things) and they had me straightened out literally within 5 minutes. I’d recommend them again and again.

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Great location. Great roof top bar (must do!). Very clean. Great ac. Rooms a little small but that’s how it goes.

Authenticity & Character
Location
5 minute walk from monastraki square and plaza.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fedriades Hotel Delphi
Delphi

Didn’t love this one and actually checked out a day early. The room was extra small, the bed very hard with small, flat pillows, couldnt get the ac to work and burned up at night. My panoramic view was seen over a huge roof, so not quite as advertised. No parking anywhere. Small bar but unattended. On the bright side, clean, breakfast was super and the town is adorable. It will only take about an hour to explore the whole things. Wonderful restaurant across the street with a better view. Walk to Delphi in 10 minutes.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Leto Nuevo Hotel
Nafplio

Great hotel, great location, gorgeous views. It is a bit of a hike up the hill or stairs to get to the town/sea. I note this for people who may struggle with it. Hotel was comfy, great ac, great breakfast and bathrooms were roomy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Avra Hotel Rafina
Rafina, Athens

Commuter hotel of tourists. It was very serviceable.

Activity Reviews
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Athens

The best! We really enjoyed the unique tour and focus on both mythology and history. Our guide was funny, engaging and thoughtful. She made sure we had shady spots and rocks to get out of the sun often. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Saronic Islands Day Cruise
Saronic Islands Day Cruise
Athens

This was a nice day trip. We had VIP package which was nice. The pro’s were that you get to see 3 islands, spend a day at sea, VIP lounge with your own waitress, and first on/off. That said, you only get a little time on the islands, the food was meh, and it’s a lot of people. If I had to do it again, I’d charter my own boat.

Lunch with Olive Grove View
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Greece

Delicious lunch with amazing olive oils and tapenades. Seriously good. Loved sitting down and learning from the owner about his history, the ancient groves and its importance. We did not go into the grove or see production, however. It was a lovely lunch and we bought all the products with breathtaking views.

Private Tour of Delphi
Private Tour of Delphi
Greece

Great tour with a knowledgeable guide. She was a little late and left a little early but overall a phenomenal experience. Delphi was one great highlight and felt so spiritual.

Honey Farm Tour
Honey Farm Tour
Delphi

A real highlight of our trip! We didn’t know what to expect but we thought this was the bees knees (pun fully intended!). We spent a few hours privately with a bee keeps in the middle of an ancient olive orchard learning all about the bees. The honey was divine.

Sea Kayak above sunken Epidaurus
Sea Kayak above sunken Epidaurus
Nafplio

Such amazing activity and the guide was simply the best. We really enjoyed an easy day of paddling, some history, a lovely walk, some beach time and overall just a perfect day. Snorkeling the old Roman villa was a real highlight.

Triple Swim Day Trip near Corinth
Triple Swim Day Trip near Corinth
Greece

A lovely day spent waaaay off the beaten path. It was a little awkward at first since we picked our guide up on the side of an exit in a parking lot to a cemetery. However, she was lovely. We drove over an hour to get to the hiking spot to go to the waterfall. I will say that we weren’t prepared at all. The “gentle river trekking” was actually walking and climbing up a rapid river, over boulders, loads of large rocks in freezing cold water. At the end was a beautiful water fall - which I got in to and thought I may have died it was so cold. That said, it was very invigorating and honestly felt healing. You need special hiking shoes for this - we only had sneakers. The rest was easy and oh so beautiful. The lunch boxes were so special and delicious as was the dinner at an adorable local taverna. Our guide was wonderful.

Local specialist: Ina Gaydarova
Ina
Ina Gaydarova
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Jun 01, 2023

Dear, Julie and Robert!
A combination of history, culture, outdoor adventures and local food experiences, was exactly what I had in mind for you and I'm very pleased to hear that you enjoyed all of my off-the-beaten path suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to give us a detailed feedback. We will absolutely take into serious consideration all of your comments and ratings, especially the ones regarding your accommodations. I'm wishing you again happy 25th Anniversary and many more special Anniversaries to come, full of beautiful memories from around the world.

Take care!
Ina