Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

What an outstanding trip!! Every guide, driver, and location was perfect. It was so nice not to plan anything, down to getting from one place to another. The food tour on Santorini was one of my favorites, wine and cheese tasting and then a wonderful meal at Maria’s kitchen. The day cruises were really fun too. Honestly, every day and experience was so memorable I can’t just pick one. Thank you for such an amazing trip!
The people in Greece are so nice, hospitable, and the food was amazing!!!

Activity Reviews

Magnificent Athens

Athens

Learned so much from this your, including the need for Greece to receive their artifacts back from other countries

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

So friendly and made us feel comfortable

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Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos

Mykonos

Such a beautiful cruise. The food was amazing, and the staff were professional, fun and knowledgeable

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Food

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Private Food Tour of Santorini

Santorini

Outstanding!! So much fun and our guide was amazing!!!

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Effie and Antonis were so helpful while we were on our trip. They were readily available to answer questions and help us have the easiest, most enjoyable vacation. Effie worked with us to plan a trip to meet our needs and to be able to see the highlights in each place we visited. She made suggestions that we found to be very helpful. There were people to greet us at each destination that helped us with our luggage and whisked us away from the crowds. The drivers were very informative and drove us safely to each destination.

We probably wouldn't have visited Crete had it not been for Effie and we really enjoyed it! Crete was very relaxing and the countryside was great with all of the olive trees. We loved walking around the cobblestone streets in Chania and visiting shops and restaurants. We found it interesting that the streets would really come to life in the evening as the restaurant owners would put out their tables and chairs. The Malmo Historic Hotel was very comfortable and quaint. We really enjoyed their breakfast out on their terrace. It was centrally located as well. Our tour guide of the city was very informative and easy to converse with. She offered valuable information for the days to come. We also enjoyed our wine tasting tour and tour of cheese factory and olive mill and factory. Yum!

Santorini was our favorite. Our host of our villa at Spitia Tzitzi was amazing. He cooked our breakfast each morning, ensured we were comfortable in our villa, and gave us so much insight into the history of the area along with great suggestions for restaurants. There is no way to describe the breathtaking views we had from our villa. Our favorite "excursion" was the sunset sailing cruise. What a fantastic day. We'd go back again.

Mykonos was a little disappointing, but not because of Effie's or Antonis's efforts. The hotel was terrific and within walking distance of multiple restaurants. Effie arranged a walking tour of the city of Mykonos Town. The guide was terrific. He spoke English very well and offered so much insight into the life and culture there. However, during the time on the island, the wind was more than usual, so our sailing trip was cancelled due to safety concerns. Effie tried to rebook during our stay, but the wind did not cooperate, unfortunately. We had another tour while we were there. The guide did not speak English well although he was very nice. We faced some other challenges that were unusual for that tour. The guide, when we requested, returned us to our hotel. Effie and Antonis made things right for us, to say the least. They went above and beyond to take care of us and apologize for something that had never happened before. They were great.

Athens is a big city, and so much to see! Effie hooked us up with a phenomenal tour guide. She took us to see everything there was to see in Athens. You could tell that she loved the history and wanted to share it! She taught us so much about the history and culture. Fantastic personality and a joy to be with for the day. People in Athens think nothing of walking everywhere. Even though most of the walking was on pretty level ground, except the Acropolis, we were not prepared to walk over 5 miles. We made it and enjoyed everything, but we were tired pups. I enjoyed it all, but almost wish it could have been split into two days somehow. The tour guide offered to help us call in food, but we wanted to go to a restaurant. So, we had to walk some more. Long day. The next day was long as well, but on a bus. We had another terrific tour guide with so much experience! He took us to Epidaurus and Mycenae. There was a lot of time on the bus, but we understood that we wouldn't have been able to see those sites without that bus ride. Fascinating how old the sites are and how many of these sites were discovered. It was an enjoyable day, the bus was comfortable, and the bus driver was a great driver! While in Athens, we stayed at an apartment. The apartment was nice, but one note. All four of us are over 65. The kitchen is on an elevated platform with a 6-8 inch drop. There is nothing on the floor to remind you that there is a drop and the flooring blends in with the rest of the room. ALL of us fell off that platform at least once. Luckily, we were not hurt, but it is an accident waiting to happen.

This is our second trip booked through KimKim. We have recommended them to others. We would use them again should we take another extended trip out of the USA. They really pay attention to detail and are great to work with and help should any question arise (we had plenty!).

Hotel Reviews

Malmo Historic Hotel

Chania

Right in the center of town, so very convenient. Very clean room and hotel. We loved the breakfast out on the terrace!! George, the owner, was very gracious and available. Loved our stay there.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Centrally located

Staff

Very helpful and attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were spotless!

Spitia Tzitzi

Caldera, Santorini

Cannot say enough great things about this villa and the owner/host. It is amazing! The view is incredible!!! The host, Themis, is a hands-on host. We were fascinated by the history he shared with us and insights into the Greek culture. He made our breakfast each morning which was a treat as he used to be a chef. He was very helpful in suggestions of restaurants and navigating other things in the area. He provided us with his cell phone, which allowed open communication to make our stay enjoyable. The villa was very clean and comfortable. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Authenticity & Character

How often do you get to stay in a villa that used to be a cave?

Location

Oh! The views were incredible!

Staff

He loves helping his guests have the best time!

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Argo Hotel

Mykonos

The staff really go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay. The rooms were very clean and spacious. They had an unbelievable breakfast bar with everything you could imagine. The pool area was inviting.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel had longevity as a hotel. The original owner, was often there to ensure everything was being handled properly even though she has passed along operations to others. She was delightful!

Location

Close to restaurants and a short bus ride into Mykonos Town.

Staff

They went above and beyond to assist you and make sure your every need was met.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were super clean and comfy. We loved having the space and sitting areas.

Apartment Kleio

Athens

Our first sight of this apartment made us wonder, but the drivers and tour guides all assured us it was a very safe place to be in town and it was. The entrance in the building needs more lighting and warmth. The apartment was very clean. Some of the furnishings were old, but overall, it was very comfortable. The only real problem we had was that the kitchen was built on a platform with a 6-8" drop. The flooring blended in with the flooring of the whole room, so the drop wasn't easy to see. All of us were over 65 and each of us "fell" off of that floor at least once. Luckily, none of us were hurt, but it is an accident waiting to happen. It needs to be marked somehow. We had difficulty operating the air conditioners and froze the first night. It would be helpful to have maps to the closest restaurants. The breakfast should be tailored a little more for guests with healthy choices.

Authenticity & Character

The furnishings are old and worn.

Location

It was about a mile or so to most of restaurants and shops.

Staff

We never met staff, but they added some things for our breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was very clean!

Activity Reviews

Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings

Greece

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Cretan Wine and Olive Oil Small-group Experience

Chania

Really enjoyed this tour. It was relaxing and informative.

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Food

The olive oil!

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Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour

Greece

The palace was good to see, but our guide was over kill.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was super nice, but over kill. She should ask what we were interested in. I wanted to explore a little on my own. She tried to bring it to life for us, which I get, but it was too much.

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Free Day in Santorini

Santorini

LOVE SANTORINI!

Quality of Experience

everything!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone was very helpful, especially Themis, host of villa.

Transport

Got us off the ferry and out of crowds quickly.

Santorini Wine Roads Small-group Sunset Tour

Santorini

I think this was my favorite day. The staff were relaxed but helpful in every way. The food was delicious. The feeling of the water was incredible. The sunset couldn't have been better!

Quality of Experience

The food was some of the best we had in Greece!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They went out of their way to make sure you had a great time!

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Private Walking Tour of Mykonos Town

Mykonos

Our tour guide was fun and informative! He took us all over the city and showed interesting architecture and told wonderful historical stories. He was great.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was terrific!

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Half-Day Authentic Jeep Adventure Private Tour

Mykonos

The driver did not speak very good English. He smokes heavily and although he didn't smoke in the car, it still smelled. He drove like he was at the races on the straight road areas and then hit brake around curves. Even though I was in the front seat and had taken Dramamine, I still had difficulty with his driving. He told us a tiny bit of information, pulled up and stayed at car so he could smoke and basically said, There it is! We would go on our own to look at object. The wind was horrific that day which didn't help matters any, but that wasn't his fault. He was friendly, but I asked him to take us back to the hotel shortly as it wasn't fun for any of us.

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everything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Needs to speak better English. Non smoking. Drive so that passengers don't get jostled around and sick.

Transport

Car was too small for 4 adults

The Acropolis & Athens Old City Private Guided Tour

Athens

We learned so much about the important historical sites! Our guide was fantastic and loves the history and culture of Athens. She made the day because she was so interesting and personable. Too much walking though at one time.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide made the experience special; the extent of walking made it a challenge.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cannot say enough about the tour guide. She was awesome!

Epidaurus & Mycenae One Day Group Tour from Athens

Greece

There were many historical things to see. It's interesting how these sites were discovered. Our tour guide has experience as an archeologist, so he had many great things to share. The bus ride is long, but if you want to see it, you gotta do it. However, the bus was comfortable and the driver was very safe and a great driver.

Quality of Experience

Food

The setting. The food was pretty good, but nothing stands out and if you asked for anything extra like olive oil or sauce, they charged you extra.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide had so much experience and knowledge! He was great. The driver was super!!

Transport

Talented bus driver!!

My wife and I made up the other half of Cindy's "4 young seniors." I agree with her high praise for Angela and KimKim. Though Cindy pulled the laboring oar in working with Angela to organize the trip, Angela never hesitated to respond to my personal requests, including outstanding recommendations for SCUBA outings, adjustments in our activities, and other touristy questions that we had from time to time during our trip. Outstanding service! I would absolutely work with Angela again on a return trop to Greece.

We are a group of 4 young seniors who wanted to have a memorable Greece vacation without a ton of stress. Working with Angela for our 15 day trip to Greece was easy, informative, carefree and absolutely wonderful! Angela was very good at pointing us in the direction we needed or redirecting when needed.... She provided us with affordable tours, activities, adventures, transfer service and more She steered us away from areas that were not suitable for us, or events that were not that the best choices, or accommodations that were perhaps not the best quality. While we were vacationing in in Greece she continued to check in to make sure everything was OK, and helped us reschedule activities when the weather did not cooperate. Overall our vacation was fabulous... a great mix of historical/ educational activities, balanced with suggestions for our down time. We spent 4 days in Athens, 5 days in Paris and 5 days in Santorini. Each location was great for touring, shopping, eating, exploring. The hotels were located in nice areas close to local activities, food and wine was beyond great, shopping was incredible. I can go on for pages. Bottom line is Angela helped use immensely so that we all had a wonderful stress free vacation. I am hooked on Angela and Kimkim and am already planning the next adventure.

Our two week trip to Greece was absolutely incredible. I can’t give enough thanks and recognition to the service provided by Dimtiris and kimkim. They suggested activities, transportation, hotels, etc were all terrific and seem-less. We had guided tours for many different activities and I wish I could remember all there names because it seemed each one was better then the next. We hope to visit Greece again in the future and I can’t imagine using anyone else other than Dimtiris to set it up again! I could spend hours writing and detailing our trip so I’ll end it this review with saying it exceeded all my expectations in every way! Thank you all those involved who made this trip one my wife and I will never forget!

Hotel Reviews

New Hotel Athens

Athens

Amazing location, staff, ameneities in the heart of Athens. Where I would stay again!

Authenticity & Character

Expierence it for yourself!

Location

Center location can walk to all main attractions in city.

Staff

Accommodationing, professional, kind.

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Anax Resort & Spa

It’s beyond words. Spectacular in every way. Worth the money.

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Location

Close to the activities but far enough to be private!

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18 Grapes Hotel Naxos

Naxos

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Kivotos Santorini

Santorini

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Vouliagmeni Suites Athens

Vouliagmeni

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Activity Reviews

Scuba Diving in Mykonos

Mykonos

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Day Trip to Delos from Mykonos

Mykonos

The guide we had made this experience something special. Would recommend her over and over and over again.

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Naxos Food Tasting Tour

Naxos

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Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"

Naxos

Guide was absolutely terrific so much knowledge and kind.

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Guided Hike along Santorini's Caldera

Santorini

Thanos our guide was a very special individual he made this experience so much more than we expected made us feel like family.

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Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

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Santorini horse riding

Santorini

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Santorini Wine tasting

Santorini

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Acropolis Guided Tour & Acropolis Museum (private tour booked)

Athens

The guide was a wealth of knowledge we really enjoyed how much she had to offer!

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Experience the Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon

Athens

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Dimos and his planning made the trip one I will always remember for the hospitality, the history provided by the guides, the passion of the artisans we met, and the beauty of the land. Before we packed our bags and boarded the flight, Dimos made sure we would arrive to an adventure that was special for us. The details were developed under his expert care and guidance. The transportation was timely and comfortable.
Trendy hotel in Athens and the Lyttos Mare esort in Crete were excellent accommodations.
We were celebrating two birthdays and Dimos had cake from a local Heraklion baker and champagne available for us.
Each day the food was abundant and decadent. I returned home craving the Greek delicacies.
An added special treat was to meet his boss and partner, also known as his wife, Irine.
With our guides we discussed culture and politics and our commonalities that are built on the richness of travel. Knowing that we shared space, food, joy and humanness with each other made for an exquisite vacation. Cooking with a local chef, weaving with a local weaver, making pottery with a local potter, touring wineries and Minoan fruits were all pleasures provided by Dimos. Each day was met with surprise and pleasure; such as the catamaran cruise to Dia island.
Kudos to Travel ID and the guides, artisans, restauranteurs, and vintners to whom we were introduced. The easiest way to create your superb Cretan vacation is to contact Dimos!

Activity Reviews

Private Mythology Walk of the Acropolis

Athens

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Heraklion

The crew was in tune to each guests' vibe.

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Private Excursion to Spinalonga Island

Heraklion

The guide's knowledge and passion of the area were brilliant.

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Cooking like a Cretan on the Lassithi Mountains!

Heraklion

We did more than cooking! The visit to the cave, the weaving and pottery and the donkey ride were all part of a full day's excitement.

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Archanes and the Minoan Fruits!

Heraklion

The tour and the food were exceptional. Our guide at Minoan Fruits made us feel like family.

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Lyrarakis Winery Visit and Tasting 

Greece

Such a beautiful ride to the winery and serene locale. The food and wine were sumptuous.

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This was a trip of a lifetime! Angela was amazing to work with and she created our dream honeymoon. She was attentive and answered any questions I had and made changes to the itinerary as I requested. The excursions and tours were did were amazing, our favorite was the Santorini Sunset cruise. Angela was available over chat when we needed her, we ran into an issue where our driver didn’t show up on time and she immediately was on the phone with the company and our driver was there 5 minutes later. We are so extremely happy with our experience that my parents are now using her to plan their Greece trip! Highly recommend using Angela, you won’t regret it!

Hotel Reviews

Mykonos Essence Adults Only Hotel

Mykonos

The perfect hotel for couples! A quick 5 minute walk to the beach and bus stop. About 15 minutes from the main town so it is quieter and less touristy. We loved it! The staff was fantastic as well

Authenticity & Character

Beautifully decorated

Location

5 minutes from the beach and in a quieter area

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Adonis Hotel & Apartments

Naoussa

Great location! The actual rooms are nothing special, only a bed sheet is provided as well. Quick walk into town and the property is pretty

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Location

The road to the hotel could use some work. Had to walk in some dirt to get into town

Staff

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The rooms were nothing special but they did the job. Should provide a heavier quilt for the beds

Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel

Santorini

this hotel was insanely beautiful. We had a crazy view from our room, the room was beautiful and so comfortable. They bring you breakfast to your room every morning at your desired time. It was absolutely incredible.

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Location

Right in the heart of Oia!

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Activity Reviews

Rhenia & Delos day cruise

Mykonos

The perfect day! Swam in beautiful waters and got to meet people from all around the world! The staff was great as well.

Quality of Experience

Swan in extremely clear waters, saw the most beautiful islands

Food

Yummy traditional Greek BBQ!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Felt safe but also ensured everyone had a blast

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Sunset Wine Tasting & Dine 2023

Greece

Alena was our guide and she was incredible! We got to see the most beautiful sights

Quality of Experience

Educational but also so much fun and beautiful

Food

Had the most amazing sushi and wine

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alena and George were so friendly!

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HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD

Santorini

This was amazing! We loved the smaller group of 16 people, we met some awesome people from around the world. Got to see the most beautiful parts of Santorini and swim in stunning waters. The views of the Caldera at sunset was unforgettable

Quality of Experience

The boat was incredible, it felt like a once in a lifetime experience

Food

So fresh and incredible flavors

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ensured everyone was safe but also having so much fun

Transport

We had to wait for a couple for 20 minutes at their hotel… the group was sitting in the van getting pretty impatient. The couple was just late getting ready but was unfair to the group who was waiting

Thanos planned out a wonderful trip for tye four of us and was available at any time for clarification and support. We had an amazing trip due to his recommendations abd would reach out to him again for planning purposes.

Best Sunset: Naxos from our balcony at Ippocampos in Naxos
Best Tour Guides: Sofia, both of her tours in Tinos were fun and informational. The tours were fabulous and she is a delight! Also, Katrina that gave us the cooking class in Naxos, we loved her, the food, her mother, the other people in the class, just wonderful.
Best Hotel Concierge: Anastasia at the Iris in Paros, she was a great resource for the most wonderful restaurants and beaches. She was precious.
Best Driver was also in Paros, Konstantinos, he was always prompt and so fun!
Best Breakfast: Athena Cypria
Best Views: East Coast of Naxos
Best Beach: Fandangas Beach
We can’t decide on a favorite island, they were all special in their own way. Irene and her team were great in organizing our transportation. We were always picked up and dropped off in a prompt manner. We loved having the free time to explore either on foot or in the rental car and get into the reality of Greek life. While in Naxos, we drove over the mountains, had a wonderful fish meal in a little village on the sea shore and saw the most amazing views of the trip. It made a big impression on us both. And I credit Irene and her team for giving us the flexibility to let us roam and explore.

Hotel Reviews

Iris Boutique Hotel Paros

Naousa

Best overall accomidations on our recent trip to Greece. We went to Athens, Tinos, Paros, and Naxos. Out of the hotels we stayed at at each location, The Iris Hotel was our favorite. The room is comfortable, clean, and well appointed. The Hotel Concierge, Anastasia was such a wonderful resource for restaurants and beaches. She was so pleasant and sweet, we enjoyed getting to know her.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the balcony and the sunset view. Breakfast was a Greek feast.

Location

Easy walking distance to shopping and restaurants in Naousa

Staff

Anastasia was our personal guide to good food and beaches.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable. Our favorite hotel we had on our trip.

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

The Athens Cypria Hotel was quite comfortable. The breakfast was fabulous, probably the best of all the hotels we stayed at. The air conditioning needed some adjustments, but the staff was prompt in setting it right for us. The location was great, close to everything we needed.

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Voreades

Tinos

The Voreades Hotel in Tinos was nice and rustic. The bed sheets were a bit stiff and noisy. The air conditioning worked great and we did a lot of walking, which was good. The hotel staff was very nice.

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

We loved our stay at Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel. It was more resort-like, which was fine. The hotel had the best sunset views and the best shower of all the places we stayed at. We rented a car and enjoyed exploring the east side of the island.

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Activity Reviews

Food Tour of Tinos Town

Tinos

Sofia gave my husband and me a wonderful "taste" of Tinos. It was my birthday and she made me feel special as we indulged in bread, cheese, meats, fish, and desserts. She was very knowledgable and entertaining. It was a feast for the eyes and the stomach!

Quality of Experience

The food, the people, the places... the people were so welcoming and the food so delicious.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I can't say enough about Sofia. She was just so open and entertaining as well as knowledable.

Transport

It was a walking tour and gave us a lay of the land.

Private Farm Tour with Lunch

Paros

The Farm Tour was an ok experience. My husband and I were expecting to see a lot of fig trees but they only had one. However, the view from the farm was amazing and one of the best we saw in Greece.

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Cooking Class in Naxos Villages

Naxos

The Cooking Class was great. Catalina was our instructor and she made the class very fun. We cooked dinner for her and her mother, and we all participated in making the meal. It was a great experience.

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A Cultural Hike on Tinos

Tinos

The cultural Hike was a 3-hour adventure with views of the dovecotes and the terraced landscape of Tinos, our guide was a local expert (don’t recall his name). We had a lovely snack and got a taste of the beauty of Tinos.

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Tinos Villages Driving Tour

Tinos

The Cultural tour with Sofia was by car and we visited Volax where they weave beautiful baskets, Pyrgos, where there is marble excavation and a legacy of marble craftsman. We had a lovely lunch there. (Everything is made out of Marble, even the bus stop) And as we drove, Sofia filled us in on Tinos history, religion, and culture.

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Our trip to Greece was amazing! As recommended by Tasos we went at the beginning of October. The temperature was perfect and the crowds were less. We were impressed by how smoothly all the details such as transfers, guides, and hotels went. Everyone was right on time exactly as planned in our itinerary. Tasos planned the perfect itinerary for us with just the right amount of tours and relaxing free time. I love how he picked tours that were off the beaten path of the typical tourist spots. We particularly liked the food and wine tour in Santorini. We learned a lot about farming and wine making and we all really enjoyed getting to cook a meal. We also really enjoyed the suggested hike from Fria to Oia at sunset - spectacular views and amazing sunset! In Athens our personal guide to the Acropolis was very knowledgeable and had interesting stories she even gave us a coffee ground reading which was quite fun. The free breakfasts were wonderful at the hotels and generally liked our accommodations. Our only complaint would be the double beds for couples - we would have preferred a single double bed versus two singles pushed together.

Chris put together an awesome trip to Greece for us. Everything was seamless and stressless. The kimkim team on the ground was there to help us with any changes or issues we had. I would definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Shape Luxury Suites

Hermoupolis, Syros

The Shape Luxury Suites in Syros was okay. The hotel didn't really stand out in any significant way.

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Athens Manor Houses

Athens

The Athens Manor Houses was a great hotel with a convenient location and pleasant staff. The room was comfortable, and breakfast was good. However, there was a minor issue with noise at night due to a metal plate on the road outside the hotel. Every time a car ran over it, it was slightly disruptive.

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La Maltese Estate

Santorini

The La Maltese Estate in Santorini was nice, situated in a less crowded area which was a plus. The location was pretty good and the overall experience was pleasant.

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Olive Green

Heraklion

The Olive Green in Heraklion was also a good hotel . We weren't there for very long, but our stay was good!

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San Salvatore Monastery

Chania

The San Salvatore Monastery in Chania was beautiful. It felt like we were staying in an apartment, which was quite unique. However, future visitors should know that there are many steps to get up to the hotel, which might not be ideal for everyone. Despite this, it was a lovely place!

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Activity Reviews

Private Athens Highlights Tour

Athens

The Private Athens Highlights Tour in Athens was interesting, thanks to our tour guide, Stevie, who was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. However, an optional iPad feature didn't really add much value to the experience.

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Hermoupolis walking tour 

Syros

The Hermoupolis walking tour in Syros was fantastic. Our guide, Antonio, was friendly, informative and made the tour enjoyable.

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Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri

Santorini

The Discover Santorini tour was a nice experience. Santorini is a beautiful place, the tour was a bit crowded.

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Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon

Santorini

The Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon was very enjoyable. The views were beautiful and the overall experience was relaxing and pleasant.

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Private Knossos & Museum Tour

Greece

The Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum Private Tour was pretty good. The tour guide was fine, and the historical sites were interesting.

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Private Old Town of Chania guided walk

Chania

The Private Old Town of Chania guided walk was a nice experience. By this point in the trip, we were a bit tired, but the tour guide was good and it was nice to explore the town.

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Loved our trip to Greece. All activities were amazing and Angela was there always to provide support if needed.

Activity Reviews

Kayak Kedrodassos: Exotic Shores

Greece

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Transport

Driver got confused about where to pick Bob up but in the end it all worked out.

The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

Chania

Great experience - all aspected were awesome: history, culture, cooking and the food‼️🥰❤️

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Food

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Knossos Palace & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences from East

Greece

Loved Alexander as a guide‼️🥰 Great day with many off the beaten path places, great trout lunch and the expert guide at the palace was amazing‼️❤️🥰

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Day or Sunset Fishing Tour

Santorini

What a fun day on the boat! Made new friends and had a great experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

The people on board were not told I was gluten free but finally found flour that was gluten free to cook the fish in.

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Traditional Villages Tour 2023

Santorini

Great fun, the guide was awesome and really made a fun day out of everything.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Drive and guide were both great‼️❤️🥰

Transport

Day Black Waters Sea Kayak

Greece

Sorry I got confused there was no issue in Crete with the drive picking Bob up - the issue was on this tour in Santorini.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Drive pick up issue

Transport

Same as above

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Great experience, guide very knowledgeable ‼️❤️🥰

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The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour

Greece

Great tour and the guide was a pure delight.

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Athens Street Art Tour

Greece

History, culture & street art rolled into one experience‼️

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Athens by Night Segway tour

Athens

Loved this evening tour as we covers miles of Athens at ease‼️ This ended up being a private tour and we had a great time with our guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This trip was an absolute dream come true and for the most part was completely seamless, very minor mishaps that were easily cleared up. All of our hotels were very nice and centrally located to lots of activities and areas we could walk to. All of our excursions were fabulous and the guides we had were incredible, informative and hands on. It's really hard to pick a most memorable moment as each day had its highlights. The catamaran sailing cruise as well as the sunset cruise were definitely favorites but everything was incredible. Our guide Maria for the food and wine tour was so nice and helpful and she was incredibly patient about the mixup with the meetup and we still had an amazing day with her and took all of her suggestions and had fantastic experiences during the rest of our stay in Naxos. Our captain (Yanni?) on the catamaran Rena was so amazing, fun, outgoing and made the whole day a complete blast. The 2 transfer drivers we had to and from Oia in Santorini went above and beyond just dropping us off and picking us up and each one took us to a special known spot to take incredible pictures and gave us lots of history and recommendations for the island. The only regret is that we didn't get more time in Santorini but Naxos was a huge surprise and we both loved it very much!
Overall I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this trip and everything was put together so seamlessly and was pretty easy to follow and when there was a small issue, the agents were ready and able to fix the issue!

My head is still reeling from our amazing trip to Greece, due in large part to the excellent planning by the Kimkim team. Every aspect of the vacation was taken care of, including the drivers, tours and hotels. Page and I went to Athens and three islands, Tinos, Paros and Santorini. I especially enjoyed our six hour driving tour on Tinos, highlighted by a visit to a marble sculpture studio in Pirgos. Our guide, Sophia, shared a lot of information in a relaxed and personable way.

Thanks to all the professional people who contributed to this most memorable vacation!

Hotel Review

Makris Beach Hotel Santorini

Kamari

Santorini is a very beautiful island, but it is also very crowded. We spent many hours exploring the hidden pathways in Oia and Fira. The Markis Beach Hotel in Kamari was the perfect getaway, far from the crowds. Our room was bright and cheerful; the lounge, restaurant and beach made us feel as if we were in paradise. Thanks to Kimkim, we had the most memorable vacation.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel was comfortable and beautifully maintained.

Location

Right on the beach, away from the crowds.

Staff

The staff was extremely attentive and ready to answer all our questions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was decorated in a simple and tasteful manner.

Activity Review

Sunset Santorini: Cooking & Wine

Santorini

Wine, wine and even more wine. The chef for our cooking lesson was knowledgeable and entertaining. Our small group learned to make several delicious recipes and we enjoyed the fruits of our labor in a splendid luncheon. Constantine, our driver and tour guide, was lively and enthusiastic. He shared several unique wine varieties and the bottle never seemed to be empty. After the cooking lesson and wine tastings, Constantine drove off to a special spot to see the sunset. He didn't seem to want the tour to end. His exuberance and kindness showed us a lovable side of the Greek people.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Angela was great to work with in planning our first trip to Greece and was very supportive during our trip.
The accommodations in Athens, Naxos and Santorini were all lovely. We really enjoyed being in Naxos and learning about its history, food, marble, etc. The small villages of Naxos were the most beautiful!

Hotel Reviews

AVA Boutique Hotel

Athens

Great location! You can see the sights from from our balcony. The Plaka neighborhood was full of shops and cafes to walk to. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and the hotel was very clean and perfect for 3 of us rooming together. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone going to Athens.

Authenticity & Character

Boutique hotel in old part of city

Location

Close to sights , cafes and shops.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Eden Beachfront Residences and Suites

Naxos

Gorgeous boutique residence amazing views of the water and sunsets. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms which was great for our group of 3 people. The staff was so accommodating.

Location

If you want a beach location in Naxos it’s great!

Staff

Marcus and the chef were awesome

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sole d'oro Luxury Suites

Santorini

Great location in Oia! A walk to town with no steps to climb! Staff was very nice and helpful. The rooms were beautiful, clean and authentic! Great choice of breakfast options which were delivered to our room every morning. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the architecture!

Location

Close to village and restaurants

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Traditional Villages Tour 2023

Santorini

Bad experience. Although the guide was lovely, the group was too big and the guide had to repeat everything in Spanish and the one highlight of the tour was cut maybe because we were out of time. Started early and didn’t eat until after 3:30. Everyone was hungry.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was lovely and sweet

Transport

Pick up from hotel to when the tour started was too long. Eating earlier.

HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD

Santorini

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Food

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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Villages of Naxos and Beyond!

Naxos

Maria our guide was so informative. We learned so much about the history and food on Naxos. The villages were beautiful and had wonderful meals. I would recommend this tour!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Personal touch by Maria and driver Marcus made it very special

Transport

Naxos Old Town & Castle Walking Tour

Naxos

Great tour! Very interesting and informative. The town is a maze so it was nice to learn of the ins and outs and the history.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very knowledgeable

Naxos to Mykonos Day Trip

Naxos

The guide and our driver were very accommodating and personalized the trip to what we wanted to do and see.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The driver and guide were very accommodating

Transport

Amalia was a great guide for tailoring our trip to Greece! She listened to what we wanted and made an itinerary that we really enjoyed. She always communicated very quickly and was flexible to any changes that had to be made. Highly recommend her a a trip advisor for anyone traveling to Greece!

Activity Reviews

Athens Food Walking Tour & Lunch

Athens

This tour was a fantastic way to experience both the food and the city on foot. Really enjoyed the variety of flavors and our tour guide was amazing!

Day trip at Cape Sounion

Athens

Great option to see something outside of the city of Athens, the sunset was beautiful. Our driver was awesome and we had great conversations!

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Welcome to Naxos

Naxos

We really enjoyed being able to get a history lesson along with tasting some of the fantastic foods of Naxos!

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Day cruise to Delos & Mykonos

Naxos

This day cruise felt like the right amount of time to see both Delos and have a great lunch in Mykonos!

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My wife and I decided to book our honeymoon to Greece with KimKim and Rebecca and could not have been happier about the decision! Reecca was so helpful from the initial planning stage, to the end and took all the pressure off of us for deciding on where to go, what to do, booking and execution of all the details. She had a number of phone calls with us beforehand to make sure we were crafting the perefect trip that included everything we wanted. Our trip included several different desitnations (island hopping in greece) packed into a short amount of time. It was not simple to plan and we were very impressed with the seamlessness of all of the travel logistics, airport pickups, hotel bookings, etc. Rebecca was incredibly responsive throughout the entire trip for questions about anything that came up and she was a pleasure to work and communicate with.

Absolutely would reccomend to anyone considering using KimKim/Rebecca for a trip to Greece or elsewhere! We will certainly be doing so again in the future!

Angela was very attentive the whole time we were there, which was so helpful, if there was anything we needed. Communication was so easy and she was very responsive. Also, we loved all our tour guides so much, and accommodations (I especially loved my hotel in Milos, which was more local, old-school. Extremely peaceful, family-owned place. I loved it.). And she was very flexible in working together to put the trip together, ie if I wanted to make my own accommodations somewhere (which I didn’t end up doing) she was fine with that and would arrange any rides to/from that alternative location, which I thought was great. Overall, a very good experience with KimKim. Angela, thank you thank you!!! I hope I have the opportunity to work with you again!!

Our trip to Greece was a fantastic adventure. Our private guides were very knowledgeable and pleasant, we particularly enjoyed Silvia as she was so enthusiastic and fun. Our drivers were nice and we enjoyed their commentaries on their local areas. We asked for higher end hotels and we got them !! We stayed at some very nice hotels, the rooms, staff and food were all fabulous. We went to several towns Athens, Nafplio, Nafpaktos, Chania, Heraklion and Santorini. I loved the hanging monasteries in Meteora. I think that my favorite place was Chania in Crete. A beautiful town and waterfront with great restaurants and shopping and not nearly as many people (tourist) as Santorini. Dimitrios was great, always making sure that we were aware of our schedule and answered any questions we had promptly.

My husband and I just got back from our 10-day trip in Greece. We started our trip by visiting Athens for a few days. Our hotel was a perfect fit. Close to a lot of things so it was easy to walk around to find places to eat and visit. It was also very clean, and the staff was super friendly.
-We did the Mythology walking tour. This was a great way to see various Greek Mythology sites and learn a little bit about their history. I would recommend this tour.

Our next island was Kefalonia. We were hesitant as we didn't know much about this island. We are SO glad we went as it was beautiful. The water was amazing. Again, our hotel was very clean and nice. We sat on both the public and private beach.
-We also did a private 1/2 day island tour. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. It was a great way to see and learn about the island.

We finished up our visit by going to Santorini. Again, we really liked out hotel the staff was very friendly, and the hotel was clean. Maybe the only down fall was it's more in the middle of the island, so it made it harder to walk to places to eat. At least a 45min walk. But we liked that it was quieter and away from the big crowds.
-We did a BBQ boat cruise to see the sunset. It was fun to see Santorini from the water. I would recommend. We booked an e-bike tour while we were there and that was probably one of our highlights of the trip also.

Probably the only down fall of our vacation was the amount of flying we had to do between locations. But that was pretty minor in order to be able to see various locations.

Overall, I would book with KimKim again! Our trip was so smooth, and we loved all the things we did. Everything was exactly like it said it would be and we never had to worry about a thing!