Naxos was a highlight and particularly the e-...
Greece | Mar 29 - Apr 7, 2024

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Larry K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

Naxos was a highlight and particularly the e-bike tour. The combination of Athens, Naxos, and Santorini was a nice mix of what Greece has to offer.

Hotel Reviews
Castle Mansions
Naxos

Excellent central location. Staff very responsive and accommodating. Rooms clean, spaceous. Lack of breakfast was only negative.

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Passion Blue Villas
Oia

Excellent location and views. Staff very responsive. Breakfast was superb and served right in the patio! Rooms were big and comfortable.

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Niche Hotel Athens
Athens

Rooms were small and the views were very limited. Breakfast was superb and the view from the roof top restaurant were excellent. Staff friendly and attentive. Location was excellent - walking distance to most sites.

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Activity Reviews
Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour
Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour
Athens

Guide knowledgeable and the acropolis is amazing.

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Cape Sounio & The Athens Riviera Sunset Tour
Cape Sounio & The Athens Riviera Sunset Tour
Greece

This is the only tour we would change. The guide and driver were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour involved too much travel/car time. Multiple stops were very brief and did not add a lot to the experience. The kids were disappointed we were not able to spend more time at Lake Vouliagmeni and go swimming. The stop there was no more than a quick picture. The cultural center stop was brief and did not add value. This could have been skipped. Cape sounion and the temple of poseidon was worth seeing and a great place to see the sunset.

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Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Walking Tour
Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Walking Tour
Naxos
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Aegean Lush Bike tour
Aegean Lush Bike tour
Naxos

Highlight of our trip. The bikes were comfortable and made navigating the mountainous roads a breeze. Was truly an authentic trip into rural/agricultural naxos. The guide was great, very personable and engaging for kids and adults alike. Enjoyed the Olive oil museum, cooking class, and hike to the Kouros statue. The tour was un-rushed and even ran over the allotted time.

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The ebikes were great
Once Upon A Time in Naxos (a kids family tour!)
Once Upon A Time in Naxos (a kids family tour!)
Naxos

The kids (young and old) really enjoyed the farm animals. The owner was welcoming and engaging. Enjoyed the distillery as well as a very tasty and authentic meal in a small inland village.

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All time classic Santorini 2024
All time classic Santorini 2024
Greece

This was our longest tour and to be honest I was worried we would be tired of it by the end. I was however, engaging from beginning to end. Great sampling of all that the island of santorini had to offer and he rich history that as been uncovered with the excavation of the Minoan Ruins. Beach time was great as was the wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard. Everyone we encountered is welcoming and accommodating. The views on this tour were second to none.

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HS 2024 Catamaran Sunset Cruise
HS 2024 Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Santorini

The catamaran cruise is very popular with many boats on the water. This is for good reason, the experience was great. Swimming was a bit cold, but was nice to have the option to swim at several locations. The crew was very friendly and the meal was excellent. We were rewarded with the best sunset of the trip. This was a repeatable experience.

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This was the only trip the transport was late picking us up (45 minutes).
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Apr 14, 2024
Yeia sou, Larry!
First, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
I am truly thrilled to know that you had an overall great time here in Greece with us.
I have already shared your feedback on the Sounio tour and I'm sure that it will be seriously considered in order to make any adjustments that will make this tour more enjoyable in the future for families with young kids.
As for the delay in the Catamaran pick up, we and the cruise company always tell guests not to be...
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Yeia sou, Larry!
First, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
I am truly thrilled to know that you had an overall great time here in Greece with us.
I have already shared your feedback on the Sounio tour and I'm sure that it will be seriously considered in order to make any adjustments that will make this tour more enjoyable in the future for families with young kids.
As for the delay in the Catamaran pick up, we and the cruise company always tell guests not to be late, but unfortunately people don't always follow. So if 2 - 3 pick ups are late then the whole transfer falls back time wise. On the other hand the cruise company doesn't want to leave anyone behind so they do give a 10-15 minute waiting time. That's not an excuse for sure and of course, it's not your fault that someone else is late. I am honestly sorry for the wait and so is the cruise company. We are really happy though that you enjoyed the actual experience of cruising in the Caldera!
Thank you once again.
I would love to see you coming back soon and showing you more amazing spots of my country. 🙂
Take care and safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team