Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

Our local specialist, Angela, was incredible! We truly had the most memorable and perfect trip to explore Greece. We loved all the boutique hotels and their locations were exactly what we wanted; secluded and quaint, but also close enough to the restaurants, shops, and "tourist spots" that we wanted or needed to see. She handled all the private transfers to and from where we were going which was a great touch. We didn't need to worry about anything and could simply enjoy the beautiful country.

Regarding the itinerary, we had something planned every day of the trip but it never felt like too much. Most activities started in the morning and were finished by the early afternoon so we still had half of the day to walk around or relax. The exception being one longer excursion where we made the drive from Athens up to Mount Parnassus (Arachova/Delphi), which turned out to be one of the best days of our trip. Because of the longer trip, we spent most of the day with travel and sight seeing but our guide, Adam, was funny, very personable, and extremely knowledgeable. He really went above and beyond that day and even extended the trip by an hour to show us one additional spot! On Mykonos, we took a tour of the whole island with our guide, Eddy, and he also went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Because of the time of year (less crowded than peak tourist season), he even took us to a few added spots for great pictures and bought us both a Freddo Espresso and some baklava. Lastly, on Santorini we took a kayak tour and got to see parts of the island that weren't accessible by road. Our guide, Kalliopi, was SO great. She was funny, nice, and so personable. We absolutely loved kayaking through the caves, seeing the black, white, and red beaches, and the homecooked picnic lunch. She even took pictures for us while we were out on the water!

Truly the best vacation that will be hard to ever beat!

The KimKim team was amazing to work with from planning to in country support. They guided us to great hotels, excursions and transportation while helping us stay within the budget we had set. I highly recommend KimKim for planning your dream vacation!

Our trip that we booked through KimKim with our agent Erika was better than we even dreamed it could be! From the very beginning we were amazed at how perfectly Erika had matched the tours to our distinct likes and wants. The food tour in Athens with Alternative Athens was so fascinating to be able to understand the story behind why this food and the way it is prepared is important and what to look for when buying these items. Sitting around the tables with others as conversations erupted and enjoying the food was a highlight. Naxos was our favorite island and one we know we would choose to return to. The Adriana hotel was so convenient and beautiful with the ability to walk to everything within 10 minutes, and we loved eating our lovely breakfast outside every morning. The countryside walk with Naxos Cultural Tours was absolutely amazing and our guide Elizabeth was fantastic. Her knowledge and just overall kindness and joy about everything and everyone we encountered was intoxicating. The Gerofinikas Hotel on Sifnos though was the ultimate highlight of our trip. It was like walking into a dream world of luxury that we didn't know existed! Everything is geared around being outside and all your needs were met with such quiet kindness. The staff truly made you believe they existed only to make your trip magnificent. From delicious food eaten outside with the most stunning landscape, to handcrafted drinks from the bar to the on demand coffee shop we felt so pampered. We truly did not want to leave that magical place. The experience we will never forget though was the cooking class at Narlis Farms. Cooking with George in his farmhouse, walking his farm as he educated us on farming without water, and then eating the dishes we made around his large kitchen table will be what we will continue to daydream about for many years. Milos was full of beautiful beaches that continued to take your breath away, and the catamaran adventure would've been much more enjoyable if it hadn't been 65 and cloudy, but no one can control the weather! We loved our food and wine tour though with Micheal from Travel Me to Milos! We felt like we were hanging out with an old friend who truly wanted us to love his home and we could've stayed with him all day. All in all, the trip was way more than we had hoped to experience, and we truly didn't have one low point or regret. I've never been able to say that about an international trip, so we are extremely grateful to KimKim and have told all our friends about the great value of your travel agency. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Adriani Hotel

Naxos Town

We loved the ability to walk to anything we desired in town. Everything was within a 10 minute walk. The morning breakfast were such a highlight as well as the food was a wide range of delicious authentic Greek food and we always chose the option of eating outside on the covered patio amongst the beautiful flowers and weather. The owners were so helpful and we even rented a car through them that gave us the ability to travel all across the island. Our room was spacious and very comfortable with a large shared sundeck and view of the city. A great experience!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Gerofinikas Boutique Hotel

Sifnos

The Gerofinikas Hotel was like stepping into a magical land of luxury from the first moment we walked through the entrance in the hedge. We both seriously gasped! The extraordinary view that you receive from anywhere that you're outside in the resort is worth the stay alone, but the experience doesn't end there. They pamper you with a private small scale restaurant only available to guests that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, where you can either eat inside or on the covered patio with that incredible view. A full service coffee bar and bar open all day where they will serve you by the pool or lounging area. Each room has a secluded patio with that once again incredible view where you can lounge away. The staff was so calming and kind and truly made you feel that they existed to make your stay the best it could possibly be. It is only a 10-15 min walk from two nearby towns with many restaurant offerings as well if you choose to go out. Our stay at the Gerofinikas Boutique Hotel will forever be the highlight or our trip to Greece, and I will go so far to say that you should go to Sifnos, if only to experience this hotel. We will never forget it.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Their kindness and desire to make your stay as wonderful as possible.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Food & Wine Discovery Drive

Milos

Taking this tour with Michael was like hanging out with an old friend from the moment we got in the car. He was so fun, knowledgeable and real about growing up on this island, the good and the bad. We had so many great conversations and his love and passion for Milos is so evident. We would've hung out with him all day!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The car was a brand new Mercedes SUV, so it was definitely luxurious.

Traditional Cooking Class at Country Farm

Sifnos

This experience was hands down the highlight of our trip. Getting to spend this time with George around his table, in his kitchen and as he walked us through his fields explaining how to grow produce without water will be an experience we will never forget. His knowledge and love for preserving these ancient ways enchanted us and helped us realize what life on this island was truly like and what is being lost. Plus when do you get to sit around a table with a celebrity chef getting to eat food that he lovingly prepared? It was like being invited over for a family dinner but with a loving education provided as well. This is definitely a not to be missed experience for foodies and nature lovers alike!

Quality of Experience

Food

FANTASTICALLY DELICIOUS!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We were able to walk there in under 10 minutes from our hotel the Gerofinikas.

Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food

Naxos

We had the most amazing time with our wonderful guide Elizabeth who was so kind and truly joyful with everyone and animal we encountered. Her love and knowledge of Naxos completely shown through, and she led us on the most charming walking tour through several villages. When she learned of my love for Greek mythology, she immediately begin weaving her great knowledge of the local area with so many of the stories. This is something I will not forget! To be able to connect so many of this iconic stories with actual real places was amazing. The food, wine, liquor and people we became acquainted with through her were definitely a highlight of our trip to Greece. You don't want to miss this tour!

Quality of Experience

Food

It was all so fresh and absolutely delicious. Plus there was so much of it, that we couldn't finish half of what we were given!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Elizabeth and our driver were wonderful hostsQ!

Transport

The car was very luxurious and seemed brand new.

We had a fabulous trip to Greece. I had dreamed of traveling there since I learned about Greek History in 6th grade. I had high expectations and I was not at all disappointed. First of all, our transport drivers were on time throughout the trip, and they were professional and personable. Our hotels were all comfortable and in locations where we could walk to restaurants, etc. We were especially impressed with ALL of the staff at the Melidron in Naxos. From the front desk to the young bar tender, to the women who prepared the homemade breakfast to the drivers, they were always there to help with suggestions and advice, they seemed as sad to see us leave as we were to say goodbye to them. We initially wondered if it would have been a better choice to stay in/near Naxos Town, since we ended up there at some point during each day, and didn't spend time on the beach except to walk by for pretty views a couple of times. But later we decided it was nice to stay in a more peaceful area that we got to know a bit better. The Santorini hotel view was spectacular, Wow!

We enjoyed all of our tours. A few of our guides were so impressive: Evita(I think that was her name) who led us through the Acropolis was outstanding, both with her knowledge of history and adapting our walking route for those who were having a bit of trouble with physically walking for long periods. Elizabeth in Naxos was fantastic, and George in Santorini was a very good guide as well. Our driver to Delphi, Nancy, was not a licensed guide, but we learned so much from her on the trip. She had lots of knowledge about Greece to share with us. We wanted to do a day trip outside of Athens and followed Siena's advice to go to Delphi. I don't think any of us knew anything about that place so I can't say we were excited, but it turns out we all really enjoyed learning about the history. Our guide there, Theo, was very knowledgeable and shared so much information about that city. I will mention that later we all commented that he was not so easy to understand, we all felt like we had to focus very intently to understand what he was saying. He seemed to talk very quickly and did not annunciate as clearly as our other guides. But we all really loved that day, including driving through two really cute towns up there, and the restaurant for lunch. I would love to go back there one day and explore the towns. We were a bit skeptical about how the marble carving experience in Naxos would be, it turns out that we all enjoyed a very different activity very much. We were also worried we would be very cold on the catamaran trip, after the weather report showed cool temps with lots of wind, but overall, it was sunny and quite comfortable until the sun went down.

The whole kimkim team was incredible. Siena listened to our needs and planned and a wonderful trip, willing to change things as needed. There were a few times we had questions while we were away, when we knew it was the middle of the night in the US. Each time somebody got back to us within minutes. It was truly amazing how quickly we would get a reply, even in the middle of the night on a weekend. We truly cannot hesitate to recommend kimkim to anyone, they make traveling so comfortable and easy. We would be happy to come back to any of these places again but there is also so much more of Greece to see. Can't wait to plan our next trip, the next one for us will be Croatia and Montenegro, about a year from now.

We were paired with Sydney as our Greece specialist. It was the trip of a lifetime and I can’t stress how great Sydney was! EVERY place we stayed was in the perfect area. EVERY tour we went on was amazing! EVERY ride showed up right on time! We couldn’t have used a more knowledgeable and helpful planner. Perfect to a tee. Already thinking about what other country we will use KimKim for. Can’t wait!

All I can say about our trip to Greece is that it was wonderful . . . The Kim Kim Team was amazing and truly made a difference all the way through — from itinerary development, to planning and logistics, and responding to questions and issues along the way. Regardless of time — day or night — Kim Kim responded very quickly and was always helpful. All of the logistics from the US to Athens to Naxos to Santorini were flawless!! With all of the drivers and guides and passes/tickets involved in the trip it was amazing that everything worked exactly as planned. The Kim Kim app with the itinerary, contact names and phone, tickets etc along with the chat feature was tremendously useful. The hotels were great, the drivers were prompt and courteous, the guides were knowledgeable and very easy/flexible to work with. I can’t say enough good things — probably the best trip that we’ve ever taken and Kim Kim was a key contributor. Will definitely use them in the future.

From the very first interaction I had with KimKim, I was very pleased. The right questions were asked to create the perfect plan to explore Greece. Every detail discussed about the trip played out flawlessly each day. The travel team was also very responsive before and during the trip (we had to change one of our excursions) and it was cared for and our itinerary was updated in less than an hour! This was a trip of a lifetime and I am so grateful that KimKim made my dream a reality.

Activity Reviews

Morning Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience

Santorini

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

From Olive Groves to Vineyards: A Culinary Journey Through the Peloponnese

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had such a magical time time in Greece. Having everything planned out for us really took the stress out of traveling. The hotel in Athens was perfectly located so we could get right out into some great neighborhoods. Our tour of the acropolis and food tour of Athens were a special treat. These tours gave us new insights into Greece that we would never have gotten on our own. Our stay in Corfu was just as wonderful. Even though we had to cancel 2 tours due to weather, which was remarkably easy and with a quick refund. The hotel we stayed in in was run by a wonderful family that provided us with anything we needed. Even getting us a rental car delivered to the hotel so we could explore the island. We really had a great time. This was the first vacation we have done were everything was set up by an agency. I will definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Interesting series of rooms right in the middle of the best neighborhoods in Athens. Great for exploring the city. Very comfortable and a welcoming staff

Authenticity & Character

Had a small little balcony to watch the activity of the people and neighborhood

Location

Right in the mix yet quite at night for sleeping

Staff

Very welcoming

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice bathroom and comfortable beds

ELEALS Boutique Hotel

Perama

Super special hotel. The owners will provide you with anything you need for your stay. Great view of the Ionian Sea. The Breakfast is fresh and healthy. The location is close enough to all the main attractions on the island yet very private. I would like to return some day.

Authenticity & Character

The owners are super nice and will provide you with anything to make your stay fun.

Location

Close to everything yet private. Has a small private access to the water for swimming and lounging

Staff

Super nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable beds, everything was well taken care of

Activity Reviews

Day Cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina

Athens

Very relaxing day cruise. We met some forever friends on the trip.

Quality of Experience

Food

Good food and drinks

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Easy to get to with the provided transfer

Morning Food Walk

Athens

We had a very fun time with our tour guide. The variety of foods and places we visited was great. The guide gave us a lot of insight into the culture and history of Athens both modern and ancient, and how the history impacted the food culture of Greece.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was super nice and friendly. She answered all of our unrelated questions sparking some great conversations

Transport

Easy walk

Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk

Athens

Great tour of the Acropolis. Small enough group to get all the details and interact with the guide and group. This was given by an archaeologist who had great stories from the history of the area and Acropolis. Super fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guide, very friendly

Transport

Good pace. Not to slow or too fast

Lana’s birthday trip to Greece was an unqualified success. You will recall that she alone coordinated with you for a variety of excursions and experiences. After the first draft was developed, she asked me for my thoughts; I do not recall suggesting any changes.
After arriving in Athens on Day 01, we rested briefly in the hotel and took pictures of the view out the window. It took us a day to confirm that we were seeing the Acropolis – but not the Parthenon because a building rose to perfectly block its view. That was rectified by going to the hotel rooftop at sunset on Day 02.
Our first excursion was with Katrine as our guide for a neighborhood food tour. While I am not a chef, and do not enjoy cooking, the details Katrine provided at each of the stops along the tour were quite informative. It was simply a superb start to our visit to Greece. If our tour ended with that tour, the trip to Greece would have been a clear success. Wonderful.
Our Day 02 with Michael was exemplary. While I had no particular interest in Greek mythology, he made the morning quite educational. It was only after another mythology tour on Mykonos with a delightful Elizabeth that I learned mythology provides a guidepost for navigating life, death, and a host of other challenges in life.
Day 03 began with different Elizabeth picking us up at the hotel in a snazzy Mercedes to begin a thoroughly enjoyable day at Hyra – and no cruise ships. When the church that she wanted us to visit was closed, we had a wonderful discussion on the ability to improvise without needing to be annoyed at the circumstance. Our engagement with the mules was fun – strangely, they did not appear to be stubborn! Our horse ride began on a low note - I was tethered to Lana’s horse whose bridle was being led by the guide – while two young Irish lasses were free to handle the reins of their beasts. On the return leg I was allowed full control and my ride was a perfect success – I even motioned the guide away when he attempted to regain control because the horse was nibbling at leaves on an overhanging tree. At the end of that day, I wished that Elizabeth could be our guide again – anywhere; she was incredibly engaging.
Day 04 at Mykonos was fun – the taxi driver humorously warned us that we would get lost in town. I’d not say we got lost, but the way back to the hotel was not perfectly direct. As we approached the hotel from our initial wandering, we stopped and watched the rehearsal of a community dance group in an amphitheater across from the hotel.
The start of Day 05 was an absolute success with Dimitri leading us on a hike from the family vineyard to the coast and back. It was more than exercise – it was pure entertainment and full of informative details about life outside town, careers, family, churches, religion, etc.
The second part of Day 05 was a bit of disappointment. The guide, Sylvia, made sure that we were photographed at all her favorite locations. That is not our style, but we accommodated her. Except for the windmills, we had already walked to the stops she led us too. Unlike the engaging, educational food tour by Katrine in Athens, Sylvia’s food tour was ultimately underwhelming. In fact, the meal that we had was the second worst of my life – and to be honest, I do not recall my worst meal. I nibbled at the gyros to be polite. At the conclusion of her tour, Sylvia insisted on guiding us to a pathway leading straight back to our hotel, before going in the direction of her car. When she was out of sight, we turned around and went back into town to wander. While hydrating back at our hotel, we spoke at length with another, engaging guest and then walked crossed the roadway to the amphitheater for the production version of the community dance group. While there were no subtitles (!) or translations available, it was enthralling!
Day 06 was fundamentally a rest day since Lana was not particularly enthused about a hike up Mt. Zeus. I was more than enthused, but that was not relevant, I’ll hike for three weeks come August.
The Day 07 bike tour on Naxos began with a hiccup. We generally are at meeting points ten minutes early and are present when the driver or guide arrives. That was not the case this day, so Lana coordinated with the hotel clerk to arrange a very short ride to the bike shop where we met Manos. We quickly made up for lost time and were soon on e-bikes headed for the hills. What an absolute gem of an excursion. The experience matched that of the Athens food tour with Katrina and Elizabeth’s tour of Hydra in terms of quality, content, and immersion into Greek culture. Time at the goat farm was simply priceless. Fabulous beyond words. The evening mythology tour, while somewhat repetitive, proved to be very enjoyable. I don’t recall ever listening to English being spoken with a foreign accent with such perfect enunciation and pronunciation -- and with captivating inflection. Elizabeth packaged an interesting evening and graciously melded the expertise of a very knowledgeable young member of our group.
Day 08 proved to be long and tiring. On the ferry dock we enjoyed conversing with our driver who also had driven us to the hotel on our first day at Naxos. While standing in the queue we had a good time with several fellow travelers. Since we had a reasonably late breakfast at the hotel, we were not hungry at (U.S.) lunchtime so we ate light snacks on the ferry. Another Dimitri met us at the hotel, and he was as energetic as any guide could be. Picking up on his energy, we told him that the performance bar had been set high by our previous guides. To give him full credit, he tried; but at a key point in the tour, he had to leave us to enter Akrotiri alone because he was not allowed to guide its tour. After he dropped us at the gate to Akrotiri, we had to navigate the site independently – no pamphlet was provided. I admit I did not research the site as I most certainly should have. Since we entered the site without a clue about its basics, I found a QR code that linked to an English website still in development. I also found a PDF I could download, but that was impractical on the iPhone. Halfway through the site I found audio snippets via QR, but the associated diagrams were tough to interpret and many of the objects discussed were not onsite – they were in museums. The breadth of the excavation was stunning – and I learned later that night that it might take another 100 years to finish excavation. After rejoining Dimitri outside Akrotiri, he gave us two options: visit another castle or nearby Red Beach. We chose the latter in hopes that it would bring the day to an early end. It did not and the lack of a lunch break began to take a toll on our energy and moods. After leaving the interesting beach he drove us slowly to another photo-op site and then slowly back to the hotel as if to end the tour closer to the contracted time. One last point about the tour – it was in a rattletrap vehicle that left me unable to understand much of Dimitri’s constant stream of data and eventually led me to tune him out. OK, to be fair to him, I wear hearing aids to restore consonants that over wise would be lost in the ethers. If the consonants were in fact restored during the ride, they were overwritten by the rattling. Lana and I ended the day with a short walk to a restaurant that tested my resolve to keep the hearing aids powered on. We did not get a seat with a wonderful view of the caldera, instead we were ushered to a table set partway into a serving isle. I asked to be moved inside where I then discovered I could not hear Lana over the din created by waiters, bar tenders, music, and acoustics. We asked to be moved again – and were offered a street side, outdoor seat on a very chilly night. All of that movement was of our making, and I apologized to the manager for being so picky at which point he entertained us with stories of really picky customers – a group in which he said we did not fit! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and his gracious hospitality.
The single scheduled event on Day 09 is always one of Lana’s favorite events – a regional cooking class. The class was perfectly enjoyable; great hands-on participation. Oddly, the lunch and wine tasting afterwards was ostensibly redundant – the food was the same, but double in portion size -- and the wine was similar in the pairing. The only noticeable difference between the two sessions was the dessert. Regardless of the redundancy, the meals had exceptional Greek flavors.
The weather reports for Day 10 promised an overcast day with chilly temperatures matched by high winds which led me to research the possibility of cancellation – not a chance. We spent part of the morning stepping down the 588 steps leading to dockside. There I purchased a trophy (Greek) hat on the assumption that we would successfully ascend the staircase. We did so without the aid of mules and celebrated with ice cream cones. Following quick rehydration, we walked quickly north so we could walk out to the Rock. And then we stuffed warm clothes into a backpack and were driven to the port for our catamaran sunset cruise. The weather was not as forecast – we only needed sweaters. It was as glorious as every other day in Greece – a perfect conclusion to our very, very successful visits to Athens, Hydra, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini.
Thank you, Sydney, for helping make Lana’s birthday travel a marvelous success.

Thank you for such a lovely and thoughtfully planned trip - Our family had such a lovely time and appreciate the way all the details came together so smoothly. Every accommodation, every transfer, and all recommendations were carefully crafted and delightfully recieved. There were far too many beautiful staff and operator interactions to single out anyone specifically - but everyone was so kind and accommodating for our kids and that means the world to us - thank you again!

Where do I begin? From the very start of the planning process to the ten wonderful days we spent in Greece, Sydney was incredible. She took the information we shared about what we wanted to see and do and turned it into a spectacular vacation. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, making it easy for us to enjoy each day—whether we were meeting a guide or wandering through the towns on our own.

What stood out most was how personalized everything felt. Sydney truly listened to what we wanted and created an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests. From the activities to the pacing of the trip, it was clear that every choice had been made with care.

Each day unfolded seamlessly, with the perfect balance of guided experiences and free time to explore independently. We never felt rushed, yet we were able to see and do so much. Sydney’s organization and attention to detail made the trip completely stress-free, allowing us to simply enjoy every moment.

We began with a fabulous Evening Neighborhood Food Walk with Katerina of Greek Travel Tellers. This was our introduction to Athens and to Greece, and Katerina warmly welcomed us to her city. We sampled food and drinks from five different establishments while learning about the history, culture, and everyday life of Athens. It was the perfect way to begin our trip and immediately made us feel connected to the city.

Another standout experience was our day on Hydra with our guide, Elizabeth of Alternative Athens. Her knowledge of the island, combined with her warm personality and easygoing demeanor, made it feel as though we were wandering the town with an old friend. By the end of our time together, we wished we could meet her again the next morning for coffee.

We also thoroughly enjoyed our hike with Dimitrius of Yummy Pedals on the island of Mykonos. We walked along donkey trails and countryside footpaths, stopping at a small church in the middle of a field. Dimitrius explained that these churches, scattered outside of town, are family churches used for special celebrations and occasions. We continued to a peaceful beach, where we cooled our feet in the water while enjoying homemade lemonade and a local pastry specialty.

On Naxos, we took a bike ride with Manos of Aurelia e-Assist Bikes through the island’s rural countryside. Along the way, we visited an archaeological site, learned about agricultural traditions, toured a farm producing cheese using traditional methods, and stopped at an olive mill museum to taste local olive oils and olives. Afterwards, we enjoyed a light farm-to-table lunch featuring cheeses made on the farm, fresh produce, and local wine before returning to Naxos Town.

After a short rest, we joined a group for the Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos, led by Elizabeth of Naxos Cultural Tours. Elizabeth described herself as a “mythology junkie,” and by the end of the tour, she had nearly made us mythology enthusiasts as well. She brought stories of gods such as Odysseus and Poseidon to life as we wandered through the streets of Naxos Town, ending in the medieval castle district, once home to the acropolis. We then enjoyed a wine tasting in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine, before concluding at the Portara—the gate of the Temple of Apollo—where we watched a picture-perfect sunset.

Our time on Santorini included a hike down the famous Karavolades Stairs—all 588 of them—which connect the Old Port of Fira to the clifftop town above. We made it down much faster than we made it back up and rewarded ourselves with gelato to celebrate the climb. We also hiked to Skaros Rock, a dramatic promontory on the Aegean side of the island that was once the site of a castle and later served as a gathering place for the Christian community until an earthquake in the 19th century destroyed the structure.

One of my favorite things to do while traveling is take a cooking class, and our class on Santorini did not disappoint. We visited a local winery, where we learned about the indigenous grape varieties that thrive in the volcanic soil and sampled several island wines. Our cooking class was led by Chef Chris of Artemis Karamolegos Winery, who guided us through the hands-on preparation of traditional dishes. I can’t wait to recreate them for friends at home.

Our final outing of the trip was a sunset catamaran cruise. We stopped at Mesa Pigadia and Red Beach for swimming and snorkeling and enjoyed a delicious Greek barbecue while watching a breathtaking sunset. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable journey.

While we did much more than what I have shared here, these were the activities we enjoyed the most.

Greece was truly unforgettable, and Sydney played a huge role in making it such a special experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a beautifully planned and memorable vacation.

Our trip to Greece was a once in a lifetime vacation and Sydney did an AMAZING job planning it. We loved that all of our transportation was done for us and we only had to meet our guides or drivers at the hotel. We all had different favorite things that we liked, but some of the ones we enjoyed the most were the food tour, the cooking class, the history of the Acropolois/Parthenon and the boat tour around Zakynthos. All of our tour guides were very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I would 100% use KimKim for other vacations in the future!

Hotel Reviews

Capolavoro Suites

Zante

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Leto Nuevo Hotel

Nafplio

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Foundry Suites

Athens

We loved the roof top garden area where we could see the Acropolis at night!

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was near everything and we could walk to the different markets.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Beach Day

Zakynthos

This was the day that we split up for a bit. My daughter and husband went to the beaches, while I had coffee and read a book. It was a light, easy day where we could take it a little bit easy.

Quality of Experience

Private Island Cruise: Best Beaches, Caves, Small Islands

Zakynthos

Our driver picked us up at the hotel and took us to our boat. The experience was amazing as we saw the bluest and clearest water we have ever seen. We were able to see sea turtles, shipwreck beach, blue caves and dolphins on the tour.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Island Visit to Hydra or Spetses

Nafplio

Again, our driver picked us up at the hotel and took us to our boat for our day trip to Hydra. Hydra had a few beaches and lots of places to eat and shop.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our sea taxi was great and the driver gave us her business card for a ride back. She only needed 30 minutes of notice to pick us up.

Transport

Kayak & Snorkel Adventure in the Sunken City of Epidaurus

Nafplio

Our driver met us at our hotel and took us to the kayak/snorkeling. Our guides were very knowledgable and it was a highlight of our vacation.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff were very knowledgeable about the history of the tour.

Transport

Our driver drove us from our hotel directly to the company to kayak/snorkel.

Private Cooking Class in Nafplio

Nafplio

This was another highlight of our trip. Costas and Agathi did a great job teaching us to cook Greek food. They were very knowledgeable when it came to Greek food.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Savor, led by Costas and Agathi, were awesome at what they do and the food was amazing!

Transport

Our driver met us at our hotel, which was great, since the drive was about 10 minutes from hotel.

City Walking Tour of Nafplio

Nafplio

Our guide met us at the hotel and then showed us the historical facts about Nafplio. It was a good experience!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Self-Guided Walk to Palamidi Fortress

Nafplio

We climbed all of the stairs to see the Palamidi Fortress and it did not disappoint. The climb was a struggle at times and we had to take breaks, but overall it was a good experience.

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Private Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion

Athens

We had a great time with Theo driving us to the Temple of Psoiden. He showed us things we might not have noticed on the drive there. And the sunset was pretty amazing!

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Morning Food Walk

Athens

Our guide, Claire, did an awesome job of showing us the local foods and coffee we should drink.

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Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience

Athens

We met our guide at the Acropolis and she did a fabulous job of showing us the Acropolis/Parthenon and the museum. We never would have learned that much history if we had gone by ourselves.

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Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Athens

All of the locals markets were within walking distance of our hotel. It was great to sight see by ourselves.

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I didn't know what to expect when I chose to use Kimkim, but after having used them I would highly recommend it to everyone! From the very beginning of trip planning, our local specialist Ina was a fantastic resource. She helped us shape the EXACT trip we wanted and dreamed of. We had several iterations of our trip, but she was very patient and kept working with us patiently to get the trip we wanted down to the littlest detail. First of all, Ina knew all the best tours and activities in each location. We had an amazing tour of the City of Athens & Acropolis, followed by a tour following Paul's footsteps to Corinth, and then in Paros we had the BEST boat tour (glaraki cruises), followed by a super fun and memorable cooking class. On top of picking the best activities for us, all of the private transportation was taken care of so there was NO STRESS. I think out of the dozens of transfers we had, only one came past the stated time and it was only late by 5 minutes so it was wonderful that we could count on the transportation to be there on time. Finally, we had a hiccup with a hotel in Paros where there were issues and the hotel was shut down for the days we were supposed to be there and Ina and her team quickly found an alternative hotel that was incredible. Instead of me scrambling to find an alternative, the Kimkim team handled it all smoothly and quickly. So to summarize: a fantastic experience from start to finish which resulted in a fun, romantic, and NO-STRESS trip.

We hit the ground with enthusiasm and excitement and were not disappointed. The accommodations were perfect for us with The Niche in Athens being our favorite. The reception and staff at all of our stays made us feel warmly welcomed and well supported. Hiking the Imbros Gorge on Crete was a stunning experience and we enjoyed eating, shopping and exploring the charming town of Chania. On to Santorini! We loved Hotel Keti and the staff. The many steps kept us in shape for our long walk from Fira to Oia. It was a challenge but we would to it again! Santorini Sea Kayak provided us with a wonderful and entertaining day of paddling and spectacular views along the coast. Adonis and Nolan were the best guides ever! We were also treated to a homemade lunch.

Naxos was a treasure and a sweet change of pace. Although the winds were gusty and it was a bit chilly we stilled loved the island. One of our favorite tours was with Natural Cultural Tours. Our guide Christos was over the top fun, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Sadly we said goodbye the Greek Islands as we headed back to Athens and our long journey home. Thank you Kim Kim for giving us this opportunity!

Activity Review

Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food

Naxos

I can’t say enough about how incredible our trip to Greece was — and a huge part of that was thanks to Siena and the entire team at KimKim. From start to finish, everything felt seamless, thoughtful, and so well planned.

Even the rainy weather during our Acropolis & Mythology Walk in Athens couldn’t dampen the experience. Our guide, Michael, was hilarious, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Our Delphi day trip was equally memorable, and the lunch stop on the drive home — arranged by our driver Chris — ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip.

In Chania, our History & Foodie Tour was absolutely delicious (and VERY filling), and our guide Aria was genuinely lovely. We were also lucky enough to have Nikos as our guide for both the Milia Mountain wine & olive oil tasting and the Balos Lagoon/Falassarna Beach tour — and he was truly exceptional. He had such a warm, welcoming energy that he made both excursions feel relaxed and personal. We also met wonderful people on each of our small group tours, which made the experience even more special.

Eva at the Alcanea Boutique Hotel was beyond kind and accommodating. The suite was beautiful, and the location honestly couldn't have been more perfect.

One thing I especially appreciated was how supported we felt the entire time. Having contacts for every transfer and knowing KimKim was available if anything went wrong made traveling abroad feel easy and stress-free.

I would HIGHLY recommend KimKim to anyone planning a trip. We made memories we’ll never forget — and I know we’ll absolutely use them again in the future.

From the first driver who picked us up at the airport, to the hotel workers, taxi drivers, and tour guides, everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. We had the most wonderful experience and felt like royalty everywhere we went, that’s how good the service was! Our trip planner, Eirini, listened to our wishes and advised us on the best times to visit as well as suggested places worth seeing during the time we were not taking tours. I have never had a better vacation and will absolutely use KimKim in the future!

Hotel Reviews

18 Micon Street

Athens

Authenticity & Character

Authenticity & Character

Location

On a small side street so can be hard to find but seemed to be a safe area and we had no issues

Location

On a small side street so can be hard to find but seemed to be a safe area and we had no issues

Staff

Very helpful and thoughtful! We had to leave earlier than breakfast time and the staff left out a bag full of breakfast for us to take! Very sweet (the food was also great)

Staff

Very helpful and thoughtful! We had to leave earlier than breakfast time and the staff left out a bag full of breakfast for us to take! Very sweet (the food was also great)

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Honeymoon Petra Villas

Santorini

The views are to die for but beware there are many stairs!! Can’t have cliff side views without putting some work in. Food was good at the restaurant but you can get better in town

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to many restaurants, walking distance to Fira. A drive from Oia. Hard to find your room sometimes as it is somewhat of a maze

Staff

Staff was always going above and beyond to make sure you have a great time!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Avgoustos Suites

Naxos

The bedrooms are to DIE for, from the double rainhead shower to the high tech blinds and the personal hot tub. We didn’t want to leave!! Quiet area and lots of privacy

Authenticity & Character

The food in gorgonna tavern below (as well as the breakfasts they serve in the hotel) changed my life!!! Literally, I’m trying to recreate the recipes at home

Authenticity & Character

The food in gorgonna tavern below (as well as the breakfasts they serve in the hotel) changed my life!!! Literally, I’m trying to recreate the recipes at home

Location

Wish it were closer to the port (you have to rent a car if you want to be in town) however the quietness and calmness of the area was refreshing

Location

Wish it were closer to the port (you have to rent a car if you want to be in town) however the quietness and calmness of the area was refreshing

Staff

The owner welcomed us before our room was ready with wine and a local charcuterie and sat and talked with us, telling us about the local things to do and what Naxos is known for. We have never had better service at a hotel!!!

Staff

The owner welcomed us before our room was ready with wine and a local charcuterie and sat and talked with us, telling us about the local things to do and what Naxos is known for. We have never had better service at a hotel!!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean from the first day we got there to the last day we left. Housekeeping was great!

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Activity Reviews

Sea kayaking experience

Santorini

Our tour guides, jiannis and Nolan, were extremely friendly and fun to be around. They had as much fun working as we did being on the tour!

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Santorini wine tour

Santorini

We did not know that we had a private tour until the day of, which made our day! Having your own private driver and tour guide makes you feel somehow famous

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Catamaran day cruise

Naxos

Very difficult to have perfect weather for something like this, possibly something you want to wait for the week of to book. We were both freezing and got sunburned at the same time

Quality of Experience

Nothing to do with the staff, they were amazing. The weather was just freezing due to the breeze which made the experience difficult to fully enjoy

Food

The food was all freshly prepared from scratch right on the boat!! Authentic and tasty

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Villages of Naxos food tour

Naxos

If you have any doubts, stop and just book it!!! We will be talking about this tour for years to come!!

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Food

Life changing. We made sure to get good olive oil and honey before returning home!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip was awesome! All the people we interacted with Kimkim were exceptional. We had bad weather in Santorini and they were able to reschedule our Catamaran sunset cruise so we didn’t miss anything! The local tour guides were all great very knowledgeable and personable!
We loved every place we visited
The rooms were all great and located in the heart of things easy to get around. All breakfast that was included was great except our place in Santorini could have been improved it lacked in comparison to the other places.
We would recommend KimKim without hesitation and will use them for future trips
Sydney was very helpful and patient!

Hotel Reviews

Elia Zampeliou Hotel

Chania

Great location awesome view of the bay everything was close

Authenticity & Character

In the middle of everything loved the balcony

Location

Walked everywhere beautiful balcony views

Staff

The breakfast staff was excellent

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable

Abasa Suites

Santorini

Room was very large bathroom was very spacious staff was nice and helpful

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast was not as good or plentiful as the other places

Location

It was quiet and removed from all the tourist

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Argo Boutique Hotel

Naxos

It is walkable close to beach it was noisy but not sure you can control and it was a little small

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Location

Staff

More knowledgeable about surroundings

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Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Host were exceptional breakfast was great! Good location close to everything

Authenticity & Character

Homey comfortable and safe

Location

Close to everything

Staff

Pleasant always creates us when coming and going

Cleanliness & Comfort

Small but comfortable had a chair to sit nice balcony

Activity Reviews

White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings

Chania

Beautiful drive

Quality of Experience

Beautiful views

Food

Excellent food selection and more than enough to eat

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very smart and informative

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Self Guided Museums of Chania

Chania

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Private Guided Walk Through Old Town Chania

Chania

Goody was great

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Goody was great

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Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Chania

Cute town

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Self-Guided Santorini Shopping

Santorini

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Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

Could have been an hour shorter probably because it was cold

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Guided Fira to Oia Hike

Santorini

Amazing views hike was moderate

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Lily was very energetic

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Self Guided Beach Time in Naxos

Naxos

The weather didn’t allow us to enjoy

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Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food

Naxos

Great time with Christos food was excellent

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Christos and kostos were both very friendly

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Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Naxos

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Evening Neighborhood Food Walk

Athens

Nice assortment of food to try

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Look

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Clea was fantastic and knowledgeable

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

Very informative and interesting great tour guide Sophia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We stayed close and were able to walk

Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Athens

Loved walking around and exploring things

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We fell in love with Greece after we met George (Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens), Vera (Ancient Corinth), Marina (Nafplio) and Natalie (Mycenae and Epidaurus). Their education, openness to our interests and questions and passion for the people and places of Greece were inspiring!

And I am not mentioning the friendly and capable drivers and hoteliers, or the beautiful vistas and fun discoveries. Kimkim was so easy to work with and I felt supported all the way.

Kimkim made our private trip so easy to navigate. From the pre-trip Zoom with Siena to the app with all details neatly laid out, our experience was one that we highly recommend. We had a great tour of the Acropolis and the Agora on the first full day; our hotel offered a view of the Acropolis beautifully lit at night. The next day we were driven to Corinth where delightful guide, Veira (sp?), enlightened us about the Temple of Apollo. The drive was a bit long and uninteresting along the way but we could easily have skipped the next stop, Napflio, the original capital of Greece, which took us even farther from Athens. Following our independent touring of Athens we were delivered on day 4 to the airport for a short flight to Santorini. Mike of Santorini Roadtrips gave us a fabulous tour of more ruins and some small villages outside of Oía. Our private catamaran sunset sail on the caldera (day 5) held rain and cloudy skies but the captain, Denis and his crew were engaging and lots of fun (bbq dinner aboard!). Off to Heraklion the next day via high speed ferry for a whirlwind time there for a semi-private tour of the Knossos Palace then whisked off to beautiful Chania. In Chania we enjoyed a fabulous sail to Gramvousa and Balos Beach with mother/son duo, Ariadni & Nikos at the helm of their 45’ vessel, with a tasty lunch prepared by grandmother to Nikos. Other activities were a Cretan cooking class, olive oil press and bottling facility tour, and wine tasting at a small winery. George was an accomplished driver and narrator for that day. The last day featured a walking tour of Chania with another Ariadni, equally knowledgeable and delightful as the other guides. We only wished the walking tour had been closer to our arrival in Chania rather than at the very end. Two flights later and we were home again.

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

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Location

Steps from the airport

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Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor

Chania

Stately Venetian mansion tastefully turned into a 15 room hotel. Interesting details such as indoor pool, glass floor in entry to showcase remains found and excavated below, incredibly high ceilings in gigantic bedroom - might be hot in the heat of summer (too many active pigeons outside to leave windows open for air)

Authenticity & Character

Location

Provided quick access to points of interest

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our travel was in late April when weather was cool…management controls air conditioning remotely

DOM Boutique Hotel

Heraklion

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Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel

Santorini

Prime location with beautiful views, hospitable staff and great service; preordered breakfast delivered to our doorstep each morning. As with much of Oía, steps are everywhere and very steep. The dark cavern of the bath which featured black lava rock, black commode, and minimal lighting was less than desirable BUT it gave insight into layout of old cave houses that are sprinkled about the island. We were surprised we had to climb 3 steps to get onto the foot of the bed which was elevated quite high off the floor (to accommodate a view to the caldera if one chose to sleep with open window?). It was a once in a lifetime stay here but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again…not a negative, just not a repeat for us.

Authenticity & Character

Built into the cliffside this hotel gives guests a taste of life within one of the old cave houses but with modern amenities

Location

Close to main thoroughfare and pickup location for guided tours

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean but with challenges for some travelers - steep pebbled steps, rope "handrails", dark dark bathroom

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Friendly staff, great old town location for walking about, and over-the-top breakfast buffet in a modern hotel with nice amenities

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Experience in Chania

Chania

Beautiful old town setting and walk through time with descriptions of Venetian and Ottoman occupations over the course of history

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ariadni was delightful

Private Cretan Wine, Olive Oil & Cooking Experience

Chania

Fun time cooking alongside a native woman in the comfort of organized outdoor space to learn about Cretan foods and then sitting down to enjoy lunching on our efforts alongside additional food prepared by the hostess. She and her husband were warm and welcoming, we were happy to have done this as a private tour event.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

George was outstanding as a guide and driver

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Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island

Chania

Made to feel like family or good friends while sailing with accomplished 23 year old captain and his first mate mother. Took the hike to top of Gramvousa Island and walked the edge of Balos Beach…no doubt a fabulous summer activity too but we had the spring views of wild flowers and greenery

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Ariadni and Nikos were fabulous hosts

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Knossos Palace Experience

Greece

Very informative tour of Minoan settlement, great guide again

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Private Sunset Caldera Cruise

Santorini

Weather was the only disappointment and that can;t be controlled

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Great crew

Food

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Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip

Santorini

Mike exhibited great energy and enthusiasm in leading us about the island and sharing his depth of knowledge

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Private Day Trip to Corinth & Nafplio

Athens

Long drive for a short tour of Corinth’s ruins although the guide was a gem and very knowledgeable. Napflio featured lots of shops on pretty streets, many still closed early in the season but we don’t have an interest in shopping so seemed a waste of time for us. Lunch at a seaside restaurant was okay (delivered there by driver who seemed friendly with management/staff). One and only snafu of the entire trip on details in Napflio that the driver said he was unaware of, we added a tour of the fortification atop the city to use up some slack time there, KimKim quickly refunded our unexpected out of pocket expense to tour the fortification (somewhat hazardous walking - not recommended)

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Private Acropolis & City Highlights Mythology Walk

Athens

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Kimkim has done it again — Siena helped my friend and me put together a bucket-list trip to Greece, including Athens, Paros, and Santorini. Siena did a fantastic job listening to what we were looking for and balancing the different paces and interests in our group. Highlights included a food tour in Athens, a cooking class on Paros, and a guided hike from Fira to Oia in Santorini. We saw and did so much that I would never have found on my own, and I'm so grateful for Siena's knowledge and connection to local operators in each place. It made me feel like a more informed, more responsible visitor.

What really impressed me this trip was the communication from the kimkim team. Two instances stand out: the very first morning, the driver scheduled to pick us up at the airport marked us as no-shows and left without us. The kimkim team called us immediately to verify that we had, in fact, arrived safely in Greece. They told us to take a taxi and send the receipt in for reimbursement — the money hit my bank account just a couple days later. We also ran into some bad weather that forced us to change plans on one of the islands. Lea and the team were on it — they kept up with notifications from the local guides and called proactively with suggestions about how to restructure our schedule. Knowing that someone was looking out for us brought me a lot of peace of mind.

This is my second trip with kimkim, and it won't be my last!

Activity Reviews

Guided Fira to Oia Hike

Santorini

I enjoyed this hike more than anything else we did on Santorini! Lilly was a wonderful guide, and I really enjoyed talking to her about how Santorini's history and how tourism has impacted the island. And the hike itself was a wonderful way to see "behind the scenes" of Santorini. For someone like me easily overwhelmed by Fira and Oia, getting outside of the towns was a welcome change. Walking through a volcanic landscape is a very cool experience, and I'm grateful that I got to see a different side (sometimes quite literally) of the island. With the right shoes and plenty of water, I found the level of physical activity very doable. It felt good to do something so active.

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Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip

Santorini

I very much appreciate this tour — I learned a great deal that provided context for the rest of my time on Santorini, and our guides brought us to places on the island I would not have visited otherwise. In my opinion, the villages we visited were more beautiful than Oia, and we had the space to actually enjoy them. The only reason I didn't give this tour five stars is because it felt a little bit like our guides were trying to sell us on Santorini. They'd guide us to different picture spots and ask if we liked them, for instance, and it felt a little bit like we were on the spot to have a particular reaction. There wasn't really an attempt to find out what we were most interested in or what we already knew; there was a script, and they were sticking to it. It just made me feel a little conflicted to see how much the tour pandered to the social media influencer from abroad. I'm pretty sure our guide convinced the staff at Akrotiri to stay open a little late for us, for instance, which I felt horrible about when I realized it. Like I said, I'm so glad we had this tour, and I would definitely recommend it. I just left it feeling a little bit sad and kind of guilty about how my presence impacted these traditional villages and archeological sites.

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Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden

Paros

This was another highlight for me — I enjoyed this class so much. My family is Greek, so learning how to make some of the food I grew up with — especially in this setting — felt really special. Vivian, Abdul, and Thanos were wonderful teachers and facilitators. They were kind and engaging and, before I knew it, had guided us through making a multi-course meal. This is an experience that I'll remember for a long time to come.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

I can't say enough about the wonderful team that led this class. They did such a good job.

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Evening Neighborhood Food Walk

Athens

Our food tour with Katerina was one of the highlights of the trip for me. I think the guide makes a big difference on food tours, and Katerina was wonderful. She was just a joy to spend time with — she was warm and curious and happy to share, and I could see the same held true for her relationships with the restaurant owners, as well. And we tried so much food! Katerina picked out great spots — everything we tried was excellent.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

This was a fantastic tour, and I'm so glad it came at the beginning of our trip. Our guide, Sofia (sorry if I'm spelling her name incorrectly) was absolutely wonderful. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, but she was a pro at pacing — she navigated us to spots with shade and places to sit while she talked to us, and I was really impressed with how she structured the information. We never got too much at once, and she built on her explanations throughout the tour to connect all the dots. I was so impressed, and I learned a ton. Would highly recommend this tour as a way to understand not just the Acropolis, but the ancient city-state of Athens and its golden age.

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