Our trip to Greece was perfect!
Greece | Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2024

Sharon
Sharon C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Our trip to Greece was perfect. Tasos was absolutely the best to work with along with Travel12 and kimkim. He planned the trip with just the right amount of scheduled tours and time for us to explore on our own.
The transfers were always on time and friendly and eased any worries we may have had about getting around.
Our hotel in Athens was in a great location, where we were in walking distance to many things.
Our guide, Demi was so knowledgable and nice! We loved having her as our personal guide. Our walk up the Acropolis and seeing the Parthenon and other ruins was breathtaking.
We really loved Paros and the Contaratos Beach Hotel! So relaxing and the staff was awesome, especially Eri who was always there to help. Great hotel!
Our favorite part was Petra Farms with our personal your with the owner and the farm to table lunch. W will never forget this beautiful setting and view along with the amazing food and wine!
Santorini was still a bit busy even though we were there in early October. Our hotel, Kastro Suites has literally on the edge of the cliff in Fira with the walking trail directly beneath us. The view was fabulous. We boat cruise on our final day there was a perfect way to cap off our trip.
We would highly recommend kimkim, Tasos and Travel12.
Thank you for planning the perfect trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Review
Contaratos Beach Hotel Paros
Naousa

This was a beautiful and relaxing hotel on Paros. It had everything; comfortable room with wonderful patio with ocean view, pool with bar and food,beach, great breakfast and dinner available in the evening. The staff was amazing and made you feel at home. We didn't want to leave.

Authenticity & Character
It felt so comfortable with the separate patio areas and easy access to the pool, beach, breakfast and dinner.
Location
Great beach, not in a busy area but within walking distance to everything in Naousa.
Staff
The entire staff was amazing, but Eri was so helpful and kind. We really enjoyed meeting him.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean and super comfortable!
Activity Reviews
Athenian Democracy: Acropolis & Ancient Agora
Athenian Democracy: Acropolis & Ancient Agora
Athens

Our personal guide, Demi was wonderful. She was so knowledgable and had a great sense of humor. My husband has some mobility issues with walking and she reassured us that there was no hurry and could walk at his pace. She helped him many times with the climb to the top of the Acropolis. We loved this experience!

Quality of Experience
At our pace and Demi who was so sweet!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and knowable.
Transport
On time, friendly drivers and clean vehicles.
Private Farm Tour with Lunch
Private Farm Tour with Lunch
Paros

We had a personal tour with the owner of Petra Farms. It was so relaxed and we learned so much about farming on Paros. The setting and views were breathtaking. The food and wine was fabulous. This was our favorite experience in Greece.

Quality of Experience
The personal tour with the owner and the relaxed atmosphere.
Food
The lunch was wonderfully fresh with their farm grown tomatoes, capers, olives, and herbs; spanakopita, bread, wine and baklava.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was amazing. He knew the owner and was always prompt.
Transport
Prompt, friendly, clean and courteous.
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Greece

This tour gave us a wider view of Santorini. Our guide Harry was great, along with the driver. They were a great team.

Quality of Experience
Harry's knowable information about Santorini.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Harry and the driver.
Transport
Clean, comfortable and relaxing.
Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit
Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit
Santorini

The cruise was wonderful. We did not get off the ship at the volcano due to my husband's mobility issues. This left quite a bit of time in the boat docked while others hiked around the volcano rim. Had we known that this hike would be over an hour, we would have taken a book to read. But just enjoying the relaxation in the sun was nice too.

Quality of Experience
Food
The dinner served on board was very delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas