Kimkim Trip Reviews

Elena, our guide, did a fantastic itinerary for us that was not super touristy but also got us to see the special parts of each city. We had free time and also planned tours. Food tours were excellent! We had a Cesarine food experience in Florence in Barbara’s home which was just amazing!! What a delight! Our guide in Florence, Elvira, was phenomenal! We had most of our time well managed in Bologna, Turin, Verona, and Venice. However, we should have listened to Elena and stayed extra day in Turin instead of Bologna. We will definitely visit Turin again. It was beautiful and unexpected! All of the tours that were set up were either private or small group and worked well for us. Only slightly disappointing tour was Murano/Burano due to the fact that we didn’t have time to walk around much there. But it was still a great tour that I wouldn’t have anyone miss. The cichetti tour was something we would never have done or found and was super. I must say that all the tour guides that were chosen and the drivers, etc were excellent! We will use KimKim again for sure and would love to work with Elena again on our next trip to Italy! Thank you!!

The daily tours and guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. The scheduled drivers were always on time and made the experience very comfortable and enjoyable.

Hotel Reviews

Perianth Hotel Athens

Athens

Great location close to the sights, shopping, and dining. Clean and spacious rooms.

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Crystal Mare Suites

Naxos, Greece

Beautiful and clean boutique hotel with a short walk to the beach. Everything was freshly painted and had a new feel. Great breakfasts and super friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very short walk to beach and downtown is also walking distance

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Abyssanto Suites & Spa

Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Unlikely to forget this place

Location

Gorgeous views

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Rimondi Boutique Hotels

Rethymno

Great hotel nestled right in the heart of the old city. Have to walk a little bit to get there from the drop off point but well worth it.

Authenticity & Character

Location

No drive up access when arriving or departing with luggage.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Great starting point to learning about ancient Greece and culture.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Walking Tour

Naxos

Great tour guide that was very knowledgeable and helped us see parts of the City that we'd miss by ourselves.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Villages of Naxos and Beyond!

Naxos

Probably one of our family's favorite tours. Were able to see villages off the beaten path.

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Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)

Greece

Very nice meal with an amazing view of the sunset.

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Driver was always on time and navigated the tricky roads with excellence

Sea & Land Sunset Tour 2024

Santorini

Overall great. The sea experience was less than we were hoping. Would have preferred a snorkeling and scenery focused tour on a smaller boat. The Catamaran was huge with 60+ people more focused on the drinks and dancing to extremely loud music. The music lyrics were fine for young adults but not always appropriate for younger children. The larger boat of course anchored well offshore in deeper water so there wasn't much to see snorkeling. Towels were NOT provided as claimed in the overview so we had to drip dry. Rest of the tour was great. Got to see the less commercial towns and sights of the island with a knowledgeable guide.

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Traditional Villages Tour 2024

Santorini

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Western Crete - Six Senses Mosaic & Venetian Rethymno from Her & West P3

Greece

Beautiful scenery with a very experienced guide. Lots of driving time but well worth it.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our Driver and Guide were amazing

Transport

Cave of Zeus & Mountainous East Crete Adventure from West

Greece

We changed the itinerary at the last minute and Angela helped us tailor a more relaxed day at the beach. Our guide and driver helped us craft a special day.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Great planning. George, our general tour guide, was very personable and kept track of all of us. The coach driver did some tricky maneuvers to get us to our destinations.
The balance of free time and scheduled events was good. (We especially appreciated the free day in Athens at the end of the tour, since we missed the first day due to mechanical issues with a plane.)
The local guides were informative, but one of them had an accent that made it difficult to understand. The sailing day was excellent. We especially enjoyed the food tour. Sofia was friendly, spoke great English, and provided us with a private tour, because some of our group could not go on the trip. It was great learning about the history, culture, and food of Kalamata.
Finally, thank you for the gift bag in our last hotel. It was very generous and unexpected.

Activity Reviews

Full Day Boat Tour Unique Sailing Experience to Agistri Moni Aegina with round transfers

Greece

Fun, relaxing. Hire a taxi to go to the top of the island to see a temple older than the Parthenon.

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Corinth, Epidaurus & Mycenae Tour with overnight in Olympia

Greece

Our favorite site.

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Olympia Tour & Transfer to Kalamata

Greece

Interesting site. The guide provided Interesting information.

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Tasting Kalamata – The authentic tastes and traditions food tour

Kalamata

Absolutely fantastic! I wasn't all about the food, but meeting local food shop owners and tasting their specialty was great. Sofia, our guide, was the best we could have hoped for. The food tour was much better than we expected. Highly recommend this.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sofia was GREAT.

Transport

Our trip would have been better had we stayed in one town eg Ostuni and done day trips from there. It was quite exhausting moving every day. Our accommodation was excellent except for Alberobello where we were required to climb up a high staircase. As we had informed you, one of our group was incapacitated and this caused us much angst but luckily the 2 men in charge of the hotel came to the rescue & organised dinner for us in our rooms. Also none of our drivers had much English although I had asked for English speaking drivers. All our guides were wonderful. Also the only meal included was dinner on the first night, apart from breakfast every day. Don’t think I would rebook

From Cave Houses, Hot Air ballooning and underground cities in Cappadocia, to the Grand Bazaar and spectacular Mosques and Palaces of Istanbul to Troy and the Trojan Horse and finally the incredibly moving Gallipoli Peninsula where we experienced both the ANZAC and Turkish Memorials, I can’t say enough about this amazing country.
Our local specialist Berat put together ouritinerary with lots of consultation. Her communication was excellent and the guides and transport we had were 5 star. Special mention to Emrie in Istambul and Gallipoli. He was fantastic.
Thank you Berat and all tbe team at kimkim. We hope to come back one day and will definitely use your services again.

Robi and his guide Gordin were outstanding. Incredibly responsiveness and aware of what we were interested in. Both added a personal touch. Will highly recommend them to friends and family. Croatia definitely a top destination that I have ever visited.

Our trip to Australia can be described in one word, exceptional! We have traveled with many companies like Tauck, Gate1, Viking, Oceania, Arctic Adventures, etc. This trip and its format is my favorite to date. It starts with the best travel agent or as Kim Kim calls it, Local Specialist we have ever had in 30 plus years of booking trips. Not only was she organized and communicative, she also very helpful and caring. She developed the perfect itinerary for us and our desires. Everything from Wine tours in the Barossa Valley and Ybarra to dinner under the stars in Uluru. We participated in feeding nocturnal animals at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and then received an extra gift of seeing the Aurora Australis!!! We took fast rib boats around the tallest sea walls in the southern hemisphere and snorkeled out on the Great Barrier Reef. Simply amazing. Being the shoulder season, the majority of our small group tours ended up being private tours which was an added bonus. Our accommodations on the trip were fun eclectic places that were all perfectly situated to be within convenient walking distance to everything you would want to see including a perfect view of Sydney Opera House from our hotel window, amazing. Speaking of amazing, we planned our trip 7 months in advance and everything went off perfectly from the drivers picking us up and dropping us off at the airport to all our tours, there was never a hiccup and everyone was on time, truly mindboggling!! Without a doubt, Paula will be my first call when I head back to the Southern Hemesphere because even with 23 days in country it was only a taste and I want more!!

Hotel Reviews

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

American River

Our stay at the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge was fantastic. The location was beautiful, especially being right down on the water. The natural beauty of the surroundings really added to the charm of the place. It was a memorable part of our trip, and the lodge itself was very comfortable and welcoming.

Adabco Boutique Hotel

Adelaide

I stayed at the Adabco Boutique Hotel in Adelaide for a total of four nights, split over two stays. The hotel was perfectly situated, making it really convenient for exploring the city. The accommodations were top-notch, exactly what we asked for in terms of comfort and amenities. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and we felt very comfortable during our stay. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it.

Laneways by Ovolo

Melbourne

We absolutely loved our stay at Laneways by Ovolo in Melbourne. The hotel was super hip and had a really cool vibe. Plus, it was right in the middle of Chinatown, so there was so much to explore right at our doorstep. The location was perfect for immersing ourselves in the local culture and enjoying all the vibrant activities around. This place really stood out as a highlight of our trip.

Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel

Port Douglas

Our stay at the Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel was amazing. The hotel was beautiful and it really felt like a luxurious retreat. The location was ideal, close to the beach and other attractions. The accommodations exceeded our expectations and contributed to making this part of the trip truly special.

Freycinet Lodge

Coles Bay

Our stay at Freycinet Lodge was spectacular. The lodge was beautiful and the surroundings were stunning. It was a perfect place to relax and take in the natural beauty of Tasmania. This was definitely one of the standout accommodations of our trip, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square

Brisbane

The Adina Apartment Hotel in Brisbane was more of a standard hotel, but it was very nice and comfortable. What made it exceptional was its location. It was perfectly situated for easy access to the main highways, which was very convenient as I was driving in Brisbane. The ease of getting around from the hotel made it a great choice for our stay.

Lenna of Hobart

Battery Point

We stayed at the Lenna of Hobart for a few nights, and it was perfectly located. It was literally around the corner from the huge Saturday market and lots of restaurants and things to do, all within very easy walking distance. The convenience and comfort of this hotel made our stay in Hobart very enjoyable.

Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney MGallery

The Rocks, Sydney NSW

Our stay at the Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney was incredible, especially because we could see the Opera House from our window. The location was excellent, making it really easy to walk around and see everything the city has to offer. The convenience and the view made our stay in Sydney truly memorable.

Location

Activity Reviews

Full Day Uncork the Barossa Valley

Adelaide

Tom our guide was super friendly and informative and took us to the smaller boutique wineries in the area which we prefer. We also had one of the best meals of our entire trip at Vino Lokal, wow!

Quality of Experience

Food

Vino Lokal was one of the best meals we had in Australia

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tom was funny and informative. He had a great sense of humor when I would talk too long with staff and he was worried we would miss our next appointment.

Transport

New Mercedes van

Full-Day Great Barrier Reef & Coral Cays Boat Tour

Port Douglas

Very professional company and guides. Modern ship and great food. Definitely a must if you are in Port Douglas

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Night Tour of the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Tasmanian Devils

Hobart

How often does one get to feed a Tasmanian Devil and see the oldest Cockatoo in the world at 109 years old? In addition we got to pet a Wombat and feed many other nocturnal animals. An added bonus we got to see the Aurora Australis!

A Night at Field of Light

Uluru

Absolutely magical experience under the stars in Uluru. Great food and lecture about the southern night sky. Incredible art installation in the middle of nowhere.

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3 Hour Wilderness Cruise

Australia

Absolutely spectacular scenery and plus it was exhilarating on fast rib boats.

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A Taste of Chinatown - Evening

Sydney

So much fun and delicious too! Went into places I may have passed by and was given absolutely amazing food.

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Full Day Mt. Conner Outback 4WD Adventure

Uluru

Incredible and humbling to see the vastness of the outback on a 1.25 million acre cattle station. Fascinating to hear how it all started and how the manage cattle out here.

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Anita was excellent to work with and very responsive whenever we needed her. Slight delay in days when she was off, but within a short time another team member got back to us.

I always wanted to go to the Sahara desert in Morocco. My big birthday was coming up and so we decided to use the school half term to go on our trip and celebrate my birthday. We didn’t know where to start and a friend recommended we try KimKim.

I contacted KimKim and was allocated Majid as our main contact and a person who would help us plan our trip to Morocco. Majid was absolutely amazing. Within 24 hours he sent us a proposed itinerary which was very close to what we were looking for. We took a week or two to finalise the dates and make one or two tweaks to tailor the itinerary to our kids’ (ages 14, 12 and 7) energy levels. Majid was very helpful, willing to change the dates for us, make further suggestions and when the hotel he initially suggested wasn’t available, he found an even better one. He was always available to help, answer our questions, give us tips prior to departure and continued to be available to us throughout the trip, if we had any questions.

Once we arrived in Morocco, we were greeted by Mouad who came to pick us up from he airport and he was all smiles from day one. He took us to the hotel and was our main driver and guide through the trip. He was super knowledgeable, had a can do attitude, was always polite and friendly with the kids. He always checked in on how we were doing and worked with our energy levels. He made sure that our trip was special from the start to the end. He took us to Sahara desert where he was from and helped us to organise extra activities like 4 wheel drive, quad biking, sand boarding and a visit to Nomad tribe. My husband gave him an impossible task to find a gluten free birthday cake in the middle of Sahara desert and he did it! I had a magical birthday celebration at the Sahara camp and I could not have asked for anything more.

Morocco was absolutely amazing, the kids didn’t know what to expect but for everyone this ended up being one of the top vacations we have ever been on. There are still many places left to explore so helpfully one day we will be back. I would definitely recommend KimKim and especially Majid and Mouad to anyone that is considering going to Morocco. You will be in great hands.

Thank you from all of us for an unforgettable birthday trip to Morocco!

Our Finland trip was fantastic. Moonika was so easy to work with, very responsive. All the excursions were great. The guides were knowledgeable, well informed, very pleasant and always on time. The hotels were very nice with amazing breakfasts. I would use and recommend Kimkim Travel again.

Hotel Review

Scandic Tampere Hämeenpuisto

Tampere

The breakfast was amazing, so so many choices. Love the rooftop lounge area and sauna.

Authenticity & Character

Love the vibe of the hotel.

Location

Easy to walk to start our city tour, shopping and the train station.

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

So very clean.

Activity Review

Boat Trip from Nauvo

Turku

Sailing was a great way to see the archipelagos up close. The captain was knowledgeable and funny. And sailing was very fun.

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We had such a great time in Peru! Johanna put together a great itinerary for us. She was so responsive when we had some hiccups with travel. Between her and the operations team, they really took care of us and made a stressful situation so much more bearable.

The team at Refugio Amazonas was fantastic. Our guide, Luis, was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and found us so many cool things to see! The food was delicious, and our room was very peaceful and comfortable.

Cusi Travel took great care of us in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Edwin and Flor were our guides and Donato was our driver. They really went out of their way to make sure we had the best possible experience. We can't say enough good things about them!

We did the via ferata and zip line at SkyLodge in the Sacred Valley. That was a big highlight for our teenage son. Americo, Brian, and David and the rest of the SkyLodge team did a great job, and we had a blast.

The 2 day Inca Trail with Flor was so amazing. We had such an amazing time at Machu Picchu, and I'm completely convinced that Flor is the best guide there is.

The accomodations Johanna picked out for us were all wonderful. Using Kimkim really makes traveling so much easier!

Our week in Norway was incredible . While we knew it was a beautiful country, it exceeded our imagination. The accommodations were great. The tours in each location were well run by friendly and informative guides. The travel by train, boat and ferries were comfortable and scenic.
We have to say our highlight (although every activity was special) was the RIB boat on the Naeroyfjord. What fantastic scenery—so many waterfalls! Gorgeous. And a stop for delicious cheese as well! Our time in Balestrand was also so enjoyable - we loved the scenery and the Kviknes Hotel. A wonderful suggestion.
I have already recommended traveling to Norway as well as planning the trip with Kimkim. Thank you for your help arranging our very incredibly fun vacation.

Once I planned the trip I forwarded the information to Kimkim. From that point forward they chose the planned route based on my request. They picked the route along with, driver service and hotel options along the route. The travel route was chosen to minimize travel time and maximize exploration time. Our trip included visiting multiple historic sites. The Acropolis in Athens, Apollo in Delphi, Olympia, Nafplio and the island of Crete, where we visited Knossos palace and did a foodie tour in Chania. All of our guides were wonderful. My one complaint would be that we never knew what our guides name was until we meet up and at times it was really just by accident that we connected. Either we approached individuals to see if they were our guide or they approached us. Our driver service was great. The drivers picked us up at the given times and we were given advanced notice of any changes. I will definitely use this company again without hesitation. Thank you

Hotel Review

Kalimera Archanes Village

Archanes

This cottage was so cute , comfortable and relaxing. Michael, the owner was more than accommodating. Maria made us breakfast and Michael arrived every morning with fresh bread and some new and exciting Greek pie to taste . He also recommended restaurants in the area. Thank you Michael and Maria.

Authenticity & Character

This cottage was located within a courtyard with more cottages.

Location

You got to see how village people spent their days and nights

Staff

Maria is a wonderful cook. She was very traditional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

The Palace of King Minos and the House of Minotaur

Heraklion

Greg our guide, was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable that he made the whole tour very interesting . Everything in the museum was excavated from the site. The artifacts are amazing to see. It’s hard to believe that the palace was 5 floors, in places. The place where fact and mythology intersect.

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We had a fantastic family holiday in Thailand!

Lacey planned everything so perfectly… we were well looked after by our guides and drivers and particularly in relation the airport transfers which can be daunting and stressful in a new country. Extremely responsive to any issues that arose which were minimal and dealt with professionally! Thank you Lacey!

Special mention to Toto ( Bangkok guide) and Pookie (Chiang Mai guide) who were absolutely amazing and treated us so well.., we would not have had the experience we did without them. The drivers also do such a fantastic job in stressful circumstances and kept my family comfortable and safe.

Thank you to everyone involved I would not hesitate to recommend Kim Kim to anyone planning a trip overseas.

Jo Gray and family 🙏🏼😊

While out trip started out rocky with lost luggage, it quickly became a trip of a lifetime. Every driver and tour guide treated us like family. On Crete, we had the pleasure of having Nikolas in both Heraklion and Chania. He treated us so wonderfully and provided an amazing travel experience. Angela was a wonderful travel agent and was quick to answer questions and helped us recover a list phone. There were so many highlights in this trip. It was truly a trip of dreams. Thank you Angela and team for making my dream a wonderful reality!

Activity Review

Cave of Zeus & Mountainous East Crete Adventure from East P11

Greece

Nikolas is the best. He provided us with so much history while treating us like family.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

From start to finish, working with the KimKim team was easy and personalized. Giulia was so incredibly informative, responsive, and helpful every step of the way. Once we were actually on the trip, Marta and Valentina were available 24/7 via WhatsApp and helped us with a couple of small issues that arose. Both were due to things that arose on our end and nothing to do with any problems with the travel plan. They helped us make some adjustments and correct some mistakes we made allowing us to enjoy our trip stress free. Every hotel Giulia booked for us was absolutely perfect. We wanted boutique style accommodations and each hotel was unique and intimate. The hotels were each staffed with attentive, friendly, and helpful people as well as being immaculate in their cleanliness. The private drivers were absolutely indulgent, allowing us to travel the new country from the back seat of a luxury car with zero concern. Each one was timely, professional, and hospitable. The tours Giulia selected for us were exactly what we wanted and skipping the lines at incredibly busy places helped us make the most of our time. The train tickets and other travel arrangements were perfectly plotted and explained in our paperwork making our transitions from one destination to the next exceptionally smooth. This was a first class experience. I have only one tiny wish and that is for an itemized invoice when booking. Even so, I would recommend KimKim to anyone asking for a luxurious and pampering travel experience!

From the start of planning this trip, Elisa was always pleasant, punctual in her response, attune to the things we wanted to do while in Italy and made the trip with the transport to the various places we visited very easy. While we were in Italy when I had a question, she was always prompt in her responses and gave me assurances about aspects of the trip when needed.
We visited Milan, Lake Como, the QC Terme Spa which is a must when visiting Milan, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Amalfi, Positano and Rome. Our local guide, Anna Maria, was wonderful in showing us the main areas of Milan and its history. We missed the Verona day trip as it was the first full day of our trip and we were quite jet lagged. It would've been better to have a free morning on that day and visit the QC Terme Spa that afternoon and visit Verona on the second full day. So switching those two days around would have been a better option. I loved Lake Como and would love to one day go back and perhaps stay overnight 1 or 2 nights to explore the lake and perhaps take a boat to Switzerland for the day. The local guide, Tatianna, was excellent in explaining the history of the town of Como. We were 4 nights in Milan and that seemed like the right amount of time.
We next traveled to Naples by train. It made everything so much easier to have the transport to the train station and the train tickets arranged ahead of time. We were 3 nights in Naples - a very different city than Milan - but nice in its own way. We especially enjoyed our pizza making class. Our driver, Francesco, was excellent. A pizza making class in Naples is a must. We took a day trip to Capri - another must do if visiting Italy. While there, be sure to take a boat ride to the Blue Grotto - so beautiful! And either walk up the steps or take the funicular up the higher level to see the beautiful views.
From Naples, we went to Amalfi, by private driver, again Francesco! We stopped on the way at Pompeii, where our local guide, Ivan, gave us an in depth tour of the ruins of Pompeii - an amazing place to see - and massive! The drive from Pompeii to Amalfi took a little longer than usual due to the overcast and rainy day. There were points in the ride where there was so much fog you could not see the car in front. Francesco was a careful and skillful driver and got us there safely.
We were 3 nights in Amalfi, but I think 2 nights would have been enough. It was breathtakingly beautiful. Elisa had arranged for a tour and lunch of Le Vigne di Raito, a small winery owned by two sisters. Alfonso gave us a tour of the winery and a short tour of the vineyard since the weather was not cooperating. Then we went us to the sisters' home where they had the veranda set for a lovely, delicious lunch as we sampled some of their delicious wine. So glad Elisa suggested this as part of the itinerary. It was a wonderful day! On the drive back, my driver, Ciro, made a stop at his family's cafe for the most delicious, he said the best, lemon cake. He was right - the best I've had so far! The next day, we took a day trip to Positano - beautiful, but, for us, a full day was too long a time to be there, so we booked an earlier ferry back to Amalfi.
Since our flight was from Rome in the early afternoon, we stayed one night in Rome - so we only had an afternoon in Rome. For me that was fine since I'd been there before. My son would have liked more time there. If I had thought about it a little and done a little bit of research, I would have stayed 2 nights in Amalfi and 2 or 3 nights in Rome.
The hotels we stayed at were nice.
In Milan - the Antica Locanda Leonardo - was an older hotel with a lot of charm. I especially liked that we had a small balcony that overlooked a lush courtyard where you could hear the birds chirping. It was centrally located, and I would recommend this hotel.
The hotel in Naples - Hotel Piazza Bellini - was a very nice, up-to-date, funky hotel - very comfortable rooms. We would've like to have a room with a nice view or even a balcony. We had a window that overlooked an alley and the back of other buildings. The hotel was very centrally located and the courtyard was very nice, so I would recommend it, but ask for a room with a balcony or view of the courtyard.
The hotel in Amalfi - Hotel Floridiana - had by far the largest room and largest bathroom. It had a very small balcony that overlooked the street and shops below. It was in the middle of the town and a short, 3-minute walk, to the water. Perfect location.
The hotel in Rome - Hotel Raffaello - was in a quiet part of Rome, outside the center of the city, but close to the train station - a 10-minute walk - which was ideal. The people there were very nice as was the breakfast there, as it was in all the other hotels at which we stayed. But - the hotel was under renovation - this was not ideal. The shower door in the bathroom did not seal properly so water would leak on the floor. I would've opted for a different hotel, but it was only one night, so it wasn't really a big deal.
It was a wonderful, easy trip, and I owe that to Kimkim.com and to Elisa for helping me plan it. I recommend Elisa and Kimkim.com and would use them for future trips overseas.

Hotel Reviews

Antica Locanda Leonardo

Milan

Loved this hotel! We had a room with a view of the lush, relaxing courtyard. Everyone was so friendly and the breakfast was amazing!

Authenticity & Character

lots of charm

Location

Centrally located

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Piazza Bellini & Apartments

Naples

Modern, funky hotel. Very unique. Courtyard was very relaxing. Breakfast was great. Ask for a room with a view or a balcony.

Authenticity & Character

Very unique and modern with interesting decorations - different on each floor.

Location

Centrally located

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Floridiana

Amalfi

Centrally located. Large room. Updated bathroom. Had a room with small balcony which was a plus. Breakfast was wonderful!

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Raffaello Hotel Rome

Roma

Hotel was under renovation, but staff was very nice. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Rooftop bar/lounge was very nice after an afternoon walking around.

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Location

Outside the busyness of Rome. Nice, quiet location.

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Activity Reviews

Guided-walking tour

Milan

Anna Maria was excellent! She showed us all the highlights of Milan and shared some history of the Duomo. I highly recommend a tour by a local guide when visiting new cities.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All the drivers and guides in Milan were excellent.

Transport

Como day trip and guided tour

Milan

Loved this trip. Very interesting history of Como that Tatianna shared. She was excellent.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Getting there by train was so easy. Tatianna met us right at the train station.

Pizza Cooking Class

Naples

This is a must do if traveling to Naples. So much fun learning about the history of pizza and that it originated in Naples.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Francesco was a great driver. Very personable and made sure we knew exactly where to go when we got there and picked us up on time.

Transport

Guided Tour of Pompeii

Italy

Amazing tour - amazing place.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our Guide, Ivan, was excellent - very knowledgeable and offered a lot of history of Pompeii. Our driver, Francesco, was excellent. Glad he was our driver again.

Transport

Wine Tasting and Lunch in Amalfi Coast

Italy

This was one of my favorite experiences. Learned a lot about the process of making wine.

Quality of Experience

The owners of the winery made such a delicious lunch to go with the different wines we tasted. The table settings and setting in general was elegant and beautiful!

Food

Delicioso!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Alfonso, was excellent. It was an informative and fun experience.

Transport

Our driver, Ciro, was excellent and told me a little bit about the area.

Our trip was amazing! Marc did a great job at everything he did. The guides, drivers and hotels were amazing and perfect!

Our local specialist, Eleni, was very knowledgeable about Italy and Greece and directed us to places we might not otherwise think to visit. She was quick with her responses and patient with all my questions. Our departing flight was canceled and we got delayed by a day...Eleni and KimKim took care of the changes we needed to make immediately and put together the documentation we'd need to file our insurance claim without me even asking. She knew exactly what to do. The local guides Eleni arranged were top-notch. Everything went exactly as planned and we didn't have any hiccups for two weeks of traveling. This was our second trip planned with KimKim. The thing we appreciate the most is the stress it removes from us during the trip. It's worth every penny to not wonder where to go or what to do. One of our favorite stops was at a small family vineyard in Nafplio, Greece. We also loved Pompeii...I'm so glad Eleni convinced me it was worth the stop.

Activity Reviews

Family Treasure Hunt in the Colosseum & the Roman Forum

Rome

This is one of the best tours we've ever had. There are some special surprises for the kids, adults also appreciate.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Pasta & Gelato Making Class

Rome

This was the best meal we had all week in Italy, and that's saying a lot since all the food in Rome is good. We remade the recipes as soon as we got back home. Homemade pasta is on regular rotation in our house now.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Athens Food Tour

Athens

Part of this tour was really interesting (olive oil tasting!) but a lot of it was not well executed. Our guide was very sweet and knowledgeable but other than the olive oil tasting didn't provide much of anything we could experience just by going to restaurants on our own. We were hoping for more tastings and possibly meeting the chefs.

Quality of Experience

The olive oil tasting was exactly what we had hoped for, but it was just one small part of the tour.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

More experienced guide and more tastings instead of just sitting at a restaurant and ordering food.

Greek Cookies making & farm lunch

Italy

We love spending time with locals more than anything else when traveling and being on this family's farm for the afternoon was amazing. We loved everything about it. It's worth the beautiful drive to the country.

Private Pompeii Tour for kids with light lunch

Pompeii

Pompeii was much larger and far more interesting than any of us expected. Our private guide was very knowledgeable and great with kids. We could've spent even more time here, we loved it so much.

This Peru trip for me was unforgettable. This is my first time using KimKim as well as Andean travels and everything was planned to perfection. From the suggestions made by Liz Karen to Lisabeth being very responsive to any needs that arose while I was in Peru, it was a very much stress free trip. All the drivers and tour leaders were amazing, knowledgable and timely. I had to change my plans multiple time and Liz was so accommodating to making any changes needed. Thank you so much for planning a great trip for me.