Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

We were very pleased with the trip to Crete that KimKim, and specifically local specialist Angela (Aggeliki), organized for us. We posed some significant challenges. We requested countryside accommodations in off season, which Aggeliki was able to arrange for us. We especially liked our harborside accommodations in Chania, in an unusual set of rooms with a spectacular view. The guides were all well-informed and helpful, and our driver was especially great!

Everything about this trip was absolutely AMAZING!! I don't know how Eleni coordinated all of this to make it a reality, but we had so much fun and felt so taken care of, and it was the most incredible week! The drivers were absolutely wonderful - George and Anthony went above and beyond on our trips to Delphi/Mycenae/Nafplio/Epidaurus and Cape Sounio/Temple of Poisedon respectively. George especially made our experience one we will carry with us forever! And the guides - the guides were amazing! Efie and Stephanie and Theodorus brought every site to life and the kids (and us adults) were mesmerized by the blending of mythology and history happening right before our eyes. And to top it all off, the hotel was fantastic - perfect location for wandering in the evenings, safe, clean, comfortable, spacious with a welcoming and accomodating staff who made us feel so relaxed and at ease. This was truly the trip of a lifetime - Thank You to everyone who made it a reality!!! And I can't leave without mentioning the cats - we LOVED the cats!

Hotel Review

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

Fantastic location - perfect for experiencing the Acropolis, Agora, across from Parliament and easy walking to so many sites and lovely restaurants and shopping. The staff were so welcoming and accomodating, the rooms were clean and comfortable and spacious. And breakfast in the morning was a nice perk!

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Location

Walking distance to wonderful restaurants, sites, shopping - just perfect!

Staff

Everyone - from the front desk to the restaurant staff to housekeeping was so patient and accomodating and helpful!

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Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis & Agora Mythology Tour

Athens

Our lovely guide really made the sites come to life for us - Stephanie was wonderful! This is a must do!

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Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

This whole day was amazing! Delphi is gorgeous, Efi was so knowledgeable and wonderful with our kids and their love for mythology, and lunch at Mer Des Oliviers was as delicious as it was beautiful! And to top it off, our driver George was so sweet and helpful and made it a wonderful day!

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Mythical Argolis Day trip for history lovers

Athens

Everything about this day was magical - the sites, the guide (Theodorus) was the perfect blend of fun and informative and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own as well as with him. And George, again, was fantastic. Even though it must have been an exhausting day for him, he was so enthusiastic about the area and went out of his way to show us the most beautiful views and experiences!

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Round trip Transfer in Athens

Athens

So nice not to have to worry about how to get to and from the airport on a very long day of travel! The drivers in both instances were great!

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Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour

Greece

Temple of Poseidon at sunset on the coast - breathtaking! And dinner to follow was delicious!

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Greece

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We really enjoyed our 11 day tour of Crete, seeing small villages and big cities. Our guides and drivers were superb, and flexible when we took more time than usual at the historical sites. Angela, our coordinator, was always responsive to questions. Our hotels were well-chosen and rooms in Chania and Iraklion exceeded our expectations.

Alex was extremely responsive and came up with solutions to cancellations that occurred with our initial plan. Great job!

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Absolutely gorgeous and so conveniently located to all the historical sites.

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Cyano Suites

Naxos

I wish I could add another star. The room was beautiful and perfectly located. There was nothing like watching the sunset from our room over Apollo’s gate and be within a five minute walk from all the restaurants and shops. The hotel has been in the same family for generations and they are always there to meet your every need. The owner’s wife and grandmother still make every Greek breakfast dish by hand which were all phenomenal. A must stay!

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Kastro Suites Santorini

Santorini

So.. the location of the hotel was very good but there were some issues. You are on the cliff looking over the crater and coast and a short walk down the hill to the Fila city center but the hotel desperately needs a makeover. The rooms were stuck in the 1970s in terms of fixtures and bed accompaniments. The bedspread seemed dirty and thin, the old shower head kept falling, the bathroom door knob almost fell off, and the closet dresser was missing handles. There were other issues as well such as the hot water tank capacity. Our room had a small hot water tank under the bathroom sink that seemed to only be able to hold five minutes of hot water capacity. Our master bed which was really the size of a full sized bed was extremely hard because it had no cushion and padding. Again, great potential but there are nicer hotels in the immediate area that are more updated.

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

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Private Athens City and Sea Bike Tour

Athens

This was by far my daughter’s favorite experience in Athens. A great time. The electric bikes absolutely make a difference on the hills!

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Greece

Although this as a last minute tour it was very disorganized where the guide kept asking us what we were supposed to be doing… she was very knowledgeable and passionate but needed a better plan.

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Private Naxos Food & Culture Tour

Naxos

Our guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable about Naxos. Although we couldn’t do the olive press because they were not ready, the guide quickly flexed for a visit to the oldest pottery shop on Naxos where we got a first hand demonstration on how they made their products for centuries. Dry, very cool. Although it was characterized as a “food tour”, we only stopped at one restaurant. We did try multiple dishes and the food was amazing but it was more of a site and culture tour with a lunch in the middle than a “food tour”.

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Food

The restaurant was amazing. Believe it or not, the best pizza I’ve ever had. Sorry Italy….

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

This tour was the highlight of our entire Greek vacation. The guide was so knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate and he took the extra time to make sure we truly understood all aspects of the Greek history, culture, and even wine making. He took time out of his off time to help construct a self- tour for us the day after the tour and even offered to come along and help us no charge if he wasn’t busy. Amazing service.

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Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-off

Greece

This was shady.. a couple of dudes picked me up in a car on the side of the street and were smoking heavily and arguing with eachother. When I dropped the car off in the giant parking lot where they instructed me to go they refused to come to the location and meet me and merely told me to “leave the keys in the car”…. This made me extremely uncomfortable as this made me financially vulnerable. Needless to say I took a ton of pics….

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Thank You Ioannis K. for helping us with our time in Mykonos and Santorini.
My husband and I typically research and plan our trips. Island hopping in Greece off season provided some challenges so we were very happy KimKim showed up in my online searches. Our six transfers with Welcome Pickups couldn’t have been any smoother. The vehicles clean, the drivers curtious and prompt. Ferry rides , flights and top rated hotels all booked for us.
Due to high winds our flight to Santorini had been canceled and rescheduled for the same midday flight the following day. At my request Ioannis worked diligently getting us on an earlier flight.
KimKim provided us with a list of hikes and activities for our destinations that we could add to our itinerary.
Open communication via WhatsApp made us feel comfortable that Ioannis was always there to assist us on our journey.

Using Be a Greek was the best choice I made in planning my vacation. There was so much I didn't have to worry about. And if anything confused me, I would send a text to the team and be answered immediately. Their local providers were all top-notch. The Greeks are pros since tourism is their biggest industry, and so many of them seem to know exactly what makes a visitor feel safe and at-home. We are history buffs, so the personalized tours and Ph.D. level tour guides were worth any added costs. But it was Maria who helped me plan the trip and gave me the most personalized experience. She even came to tour one of the sites with us! I felt like I made friends with the people at Be a Greek. I recommend this company without hesitation or reservation.

Hotel Reviews

The Foundry Suites

Athens

Fabulous and unique. Being here with our two teens was a great way to start our visit to Greece. The lobby looks like a little library, and a hotel staff person was always sitting there waiting to welcome you at any hour. We loved breakfasts on the rooftop. Great for those who care about design. I recommend without reservation.

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Residenza Vranas Boutique Hotel Chania

Chania

We got a spacious suite on the top floor of this adorable little place. The balcony overlooking the harbor alone was worth the cost. We also soaked in the hot tub during our chilly March visit. The staff, like George, were so eager to please and to help. I recommend this beautiful place with no hesitation!

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Ibis Styles Heraklion Central

Heraklion

The photos of the "family suite" did not represent what we got. Maybe I should have looked closer, but there is no sitting room, desk, or any social space to hang out as a family. The joined rooms were small with a single window. The worst part was the beds for our teens. They were both hard futon-like mattresses, and my tall son was barely supported by the cot frame. We ended up switching hotels. This is a business hotel, and seems perfectly fine for that purpose. Safe and clean. Just not good for families!

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Activity Review

The Real Cretan Cooking Small-Group Experience

Chania

I loved our experience with the family who showed us how to cook! First of all, the meal we made was the best thing I ate in Crete, and I ate many great meals. The experience is long but well-paced. The only thing was that the history lesson offered was a little redundant for us, and my 11 year old drifted off. I might shorten the experience just a little. But if you want to get your hands into the herbs and veggies that Greek food is so famous for, take this excursion! The people are sweet and fun. You won't regret it.

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Hi Tasos was very helpful and listened well to my needs.
He guided me where necessary and I certainly had a great experience. Travelling in March was fine and spring really 'sprung' while I was there. A lovely time of year.
Delpi, Santorini and Nafplio were my favourite places. I rearranged things in Nafplio so I wasn't heading the same direction on consecutive days. Had I known the ferries were running I would have loved to have gone to Hydra. As it was I got to Septses.
My walking guides esp the last two- thanks again Nikos- were exceptional, informative and just fun to be with as was my guide around the acropolis- very well done.
The drive up to the Monasteries and back to Athens was too long within the 2 days time table but the walk around the Monasteries and the monasties themselves were great!
Many thanks for a wonderful time Tasos

Marzilla planned an unforgettable trip for my boys and myself to Greece. Our adventure began in the mountains and ended in the city. The activities and accommodations were top notch! From rafting to biking to hiking and touring…we did it all. Marzilla did an amazing job coordinating it all and the best part was that she was available to us every step of the way. If any issues came up she was easy to reach and more than willing to help us navigate our way through the trip.
I am already looking forward to our next adventure:)

This is the first time I have ever had someone help plan and book a vacation. It was an awesome experience from start time end. Angela listened and planned a vacation that was perfect! All our guides were so knowledgeable and fun, all our transportation organized ahead of time made for a stress free time. I wish I had written down all the names of our guides- they were all fabulous! My favorite was the food tour in Athen for 2 reasons- we had some incredible food but also walked all over the city and I saw some areas I probably would have never found on my own. I 1000% would recommend Angela!!

Hotel Reviews

Art Pantheon - Suites & Apartments

Plaka, Athens

Traveled with 3 couples and it was so nice having a private bedroom and bathroom. Great area with lots of restaurants. Easily walkable to entire city.

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Santorini Mansion at Imerovigli

Santorini

Very comfortable with stunning views!

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Theatro hotel Odysseon Meteora

Kalabaka

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Athens 21

Athens

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Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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The Delicious Athens Food Tour

Greece

This was my favorite tour I did in Athens, great food and was able to walk all over the city and explore areas I would never had seen on my own.

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Winter Panoramic Tour 24-25

Santorini

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LS Catamaran Cruise MDL

Santorini

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2 day Athens Escape to Delphi and Meteora (Delphi day)

Greece

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Discover the imposing Meteora Rocks by hiking

Greece

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When a group of six of us decided we needed a trip to Greece, we were overwhelmed by all the details, places and logistics associated with planning the trip. I stumbled upon the kimkim site, answered a few questions about how we like to travel and a couple of days later, Angela provided us with a comprehensive plan that included three different locations and everything we needed to travel seamlessly (tours, suggestions for downtime, transfers from every airport and advice on booking our flights). We commented on what we liked, what we wanted more or less of and asked questions in a social media-like feed. We iterated with Angela until the trip was just what we wanted and it was SO MUCH EASIER than doing it ourselves.
Fast forward to the trip and everything went perfectly. When we had a question for Angela, she was very quick to respond. Every tour guide she booked us with was knowledgeable and a delight. All of our transfers were there when they were supposed to be. It would be hard to pick a favorite thing we did in a country filled with so much beauty and history, it's truly an incredible place to visit.
We walked over 50 miles in 7 days, met some really welcoming Greek locals and saw the most awe-inspiring vistas. Even in the off season, Greece surpassed all our expectations.
Heartfelt thanks to Angela and the team she brought together to make this vacation the trip of a lifetime!

Awesome trip. We worked with Gustavo at first, then with Ioannis.
Guides were fantastic! Hotels were very nice and located near the local attractions. All drivers were on time, accommodating and courteous.
Very minor bumps in the itinerary were addressed quickly by the kimkim team.

Hotel Reviews

Arion Athens Hotel

Athens

Clean. The maids were great! Very nice breakfast. Surprisingly quiet for being so near the Parthenon and touristy area of Athens.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms are not big, but I think that is the norm for Athens. Again very clean and quiet.

Location

Walking distance (about 20 minutes) to the Parthenon. Many local cafes nearby. Neighborhood looks sketchy at first but I felt very safe once I settled in.

Staff

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Maids were thorough.

The Bold Type Hotel

Patra, Greece

Probably the nicest hotel that I have stayed at.

Authenticity & Character

Location

There is not a lot to do in Patras, but this hotel is within walking distance to some of the sites that are available

Staff

One of our crew was not feeling well, and the staff made sure they did what they could to help. For instance, the cook made some broth/soup for her for breakfast and they delayed cleaning the room until she felt good enough to get up an move.

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Carpe Diem Boutique Hotel

Nafplio

Quiet and comfortable and near anything you would want to be near. Breakfast was good.

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Location

Near anything that you want to be near in Nafplion.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and quiet. We did have 4 adults staying in a "suite." My son's bed/cot was not the most comfortable place to sleep (would work well for pre-teen, but not as well for an adult.)

Activity Reviews

Private Delphi Day Trip

Athens

We had a local specialist (not a guide), Marcos, drive us to Delphi. Marcos was great! It was a self-guided tour at Delphi and the tickets to enter Delphi were also not included. It was not clear if lunch was included in the price of this part of the trip (it was not)--but we worked this out with kimkim later.

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Private Mycenae & Epidaurus Day Trip

Nafplio

Fascinating! Maybe could have used a little more time at Mycenae.

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Acropolis Temples, Ruins & Museum Visit

Athens

Quality of Experience

Since our guide had our tickets for the museum, after we parted ways we were unable to access the archaeologic did under the museum.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Poppy, was fantastic

Transport

We had to get ourselves to the spot. We just Ubered a taxi.

Private Historic Walk & Visit to Palamidi Fortress

Nafplio

Combined this with the food tour.

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Private Guided Visit to Ancient Olympia

Greece

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Helena, was excellent and very knowledgable

Transport

Our driver was very nice and was able to pull over when we needed.

Private Culinary & History Walk

Nafplio

We combined this with the walking tour. Spent about 6 hours with our local expert and about an hour with a guide for the castle. All interesting.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our local expert provided a very nice summary of Greek history covering a couple of thousand years in a broad outline for those of us who don't have great background in history.

Transport

On time, clean vehicle.

We had an amazing experience for our Greece trip. Ina did a great job of arranging our trip that meet our goals. The kimkim team was approachable and responsive all the time. Local agents and service outstanding. Thank you Ina and KimKim team!

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors of Athens

Athens

We enjoyed this tour very much. We had a. Amazing tour guide who was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Love the experience!

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Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

The driver came early to ensure we are on time for the tour. Very good communication.

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Food

We love the olive tasting and lunch. Best meal we had during this trip

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Day Trip to Meteora by bus

Athens

It was an amazing trip that got us very excited

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There unfortunately was a family with one year old baby sitting behind us on the bus who kept crying and kicking out seats. The parents didn’t do anything.

Private Acropolis Museum Visit

Athens

We love our tour guide. She is super knowledgeable and helpful. We learned a lot during the tour. Very impressed!

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Amazing

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We love our guide!

Local transfer in Nafplio

Nafplio

The drivers were very friendly and on time.

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Local Meal in Nafplio

Greece

Good food.

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Acropolis of Mycenae Guided Tour 

Greece

The tour guide was knowledgeable

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Private Cooking Class in Nafplio

Nafplio

This was one of the best experience during the Greece trip. We had an amazing incredible time with the chef and his wife. Enjoyed the cooking class, dinner, and wine. We kept sharing this experience with our friends. Couldn’t be better.

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Private Epidaurus Guided Tour

Greece

Good trip.

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Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour

Greece

Overall a nice tour. Very good highlights. The itinerary was great!

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Irene Lappa and her team at Travel 12 were absolutely phenomenal. We don't generally use travel agents, generally choosing to plan trips ourselves, but I couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Tavel 12. They put together an amazing itinerary. Wee did things, and stayed at hotels we never would have found on our own. They were there to support us during the entirety of the trip, including helping us reschedule and navigate changes to the wether. Thier on the trip support was at the same high, I would say unexpectedly high, level as their help planning the trip. Aside from the amazing locations and activities they meticulously found for us based on our preferences, one of our favorite parts of using this travel agency was never having to find a way to get to our destinations. No matter where we were, there was always a vehicle waiting to take us where we needed to go. We saw many another traveler spending lots of time trying to coordinate travel arrangements and we were so incredibly thankful we didn't have to worry about that at all. If you are going to Greece, I couldn't recommend more highly that you choose to work with Travel 12.

Activity Reviews

Rethymno Food Tour

Rethymno

Outstanding tour guide, this was our favorite tour of our two week trip to Greece!

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The Vineyard Picnic Experience

Greece

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I just wanted to say thank you to Angela for making indeed my birthday a memorable one for sure. Since the beginning looking up to see what to do in Greece and letting Angela know what I would like and to finally being there to experienced it. It definitely exceeded my expectations. Angela made sure and checked up on us the whole time we’re there making sure everything was okay; for that I really appreciate her for checking up on us. I was hesitant at 1st to book it to kimkim since I’ve never heard of it and now all my travel booking will be with Kimkim and I highly recommend Angela💙
Thank you again Angela😀

The trip was extraordinary thanks to Tasos and his team really listening to what we wanted (and making recommendations for things we wouldn't even know about). We ticked off all the touristy spots my kids insisted on - but with Tasos' help did them at times and with tour guides that limited crowds and other headaches - and then we enjoyed really unique experiences I never would have found on my own. When we had hiccups (which is to be expected on a 16 day excursion across multiple locations with a family of five) Tasos and team were immediately responsive and helped to resolve the issue. They were available 24x7 and extremely responsive the entire time. I have referred KimKim and Tasos specifically to several friends who want to go to Greece or Italy (and he was referred to me by a happy customer). That says it all.

Wonderful trip to Greece in November. We were initially concerned about visiting Greece outside of the main tourist season, but November is the only month our schedules permit visiting. Our Kim Kim local specialist Angela immediately put our concerns to rest and crafted the perfect trip. The weather cooperated with sunny and warm days and temperate evenings. Our itinerary included Athens, Crete, and Santorini.

Athens was alive with people, but not overcrowded. Angela picked great accommodations that were clean, comfortable, and perfectly situated. We did the Mythology tour including the Acropolis, with Alternative Athens that was astonishing. The Plaka Sunset tour with Greek Cocktails was a particularly interesting as not only was our guide Vanessa charming and informative, she took us to areas with fascinating history and breathtaking views at sunset. Not to mention the cocktails she selected were unique and delicious!

If we had to pick a highlight of the trip it was Crete. We stayed in Rethymno which is a near perfectly preserved medieval town with an abundance of history and ancient alleyways lined with restaurants and shops. Angela arranged two tours highlighting the history of the island and civilization, combined with local experiences to gain an understanding of the historical significance of the island we barely knew existed. Our tour guides Joanna and Ioanna in company with Nikos our driver, are wonderful people who provided an abundance of fascinating history. We visited small villages, traveled winding roadways with panoramic vistas, and ate fabulous meals of local delicacies all at the recommendation of our incredible guides. We made memories that will last our lifetimes.

Our final stop was Santorini, which was the only destination where it was noticeable that it was not high season. However quiet, it did not detract from the natural beauty of the island. Our stay at Blue Dolphins was as comfortable as every other accommodation Angela booked us into. It was an absolute pleasure to take the All Time Classic Santorini tour with Elena without having to contend with summertime crowds. We visited the Akrotiri archeological site, red beach, black beach where we had a seaside lunch, wine tasting, then ending the day viewing a stunning sunset.

We travel frequently, and this is the first time we used a travel agency faced with the complexity of a visit to Greece. It was a great value and all we had to do was relax and enjoy not having been belabored with planning. We are tremendously satisfied customers and it will certainly not be our last experience with Kim Kim!

Hotel Reviews

Blend Hotel Athens

Athens

Now Bob W, the hotel was clean, roomy, and comfortable hotel in a terrific location. Unique in that there is no on site reception, the process worked flawlessly and the virtual staff was always available to help. Breakfast in the cafe was wonderful!

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Restaurants and Cafe's just outside on a largely pedestrian only street leading to Monastiraki square

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Cressa Suites - Adults Only Rethymno

Rethymno

Beautifully restored hotel in the medieval neighborhood of Rethymno. Just be forewarned that the rooms are up a spiral staircase and there is no staff to offer assistance with luggage. We found this aspect quite challenging.

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Location

A short walk from the main roadway nestled in the midst of the historic city.

Staff

The staff was kind, friendly and delivered a scrumptious breakfast to enjoy privately on out terrace.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room featured a hot tub that was basically just an outdoor bathtub which was kind of gross and unusable. As I mentioned above getting luggage up a winding staircase is difficult.

Niche Hotel Athens

Athens

Everything was in line with a top quality hotel. Perfect location, large well appointed rooms, amazing breakfast in the restaurant with amazing views of the Acropolis.

Authenticity & Character

I would describe it as a luxury property.

Location

A block from the Plaka neighborhood in the shadow of the Acropolis.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bedding was very comfortable and they even offered a pillow selection!

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

Nicely maintained, clans and roomy hotel with absolutely astonishing views! The breakfast was incredible and delivered directly to your room each morning by a friendly staff member.

Authenticity & Character

Postcard hotel nestled in the hillside of iconic Santorini.

Location

Not only is the view amazing, it's situated just a short walk to Fira along charming walkways.

Staff

John was great and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The entire property was spotlessly clean and the bed comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Plaka Sunset Tour with Greek Cocktails

Athens

The Plaka Sunset tour with Greek Cocktails was a particularly interesting as not only was our guide Vanessa charming and informative, she took us to areas with fascinating history and breathtaking views at sunset. Not to mention the cocktails she selected were unique and delicious!

Quality of Experience

Visiting "hidden" areas of Plaka with fascinating origins.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Vanessa was a great guide and lovely person.

Transport

It was a walking tour, but we were met at our hotel right on time.

Knossos Palace & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences from East P9

Greece

We learned so much about the history of Crete, the Minoan civilization, the Venetian and subsequent Ottoman occupations that were richly informative. We visited a small village occupied by generations of locals. We had a sumptuous lunch topped off with a wine tasting that all together made for a perfect day.

Quality of Experience

Every stop and every minute in between was filled with interesting detail.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Joanna our guide and Nikos our driver were passionate about Crete and genuinely interested in spending the day with us.

Transport

Nikos was like a guide himself and made the time spent richly rewarding. Plus he makes the best Raki on the island!

Luxuries of Mirabello with Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos from East

Greece

Ioanna our tour guide is a true historian and kept us fully engaged with fascinating historical details as well as present day facts about Crete and its culture. We deviated a bit from the scheduled itinerary based upon her recommendation which turned into a truly memorable day. We learned about the history of Rethymno (where we were staying) which is a near perfectly preserved medieval town. Ioana brought the history of Crete and its civilizations to life with her extensive knowledge as we visited a bustling local village and traveled winding roadways with panoramic vistas. We toured a olive oil factory and enjoyed fabulous meals of local delicacies all at the recommendation of our incredible guide. Nikos was our driver again and brought even more charm (and Raki) to the experience than he did the day before.

Quality of Experience

The passion about the history of Crete combined with the knowledge of our guide made this a truly special day.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Ioanna and driver Nikos are genuinely caring and thoughtful people that were a pleasure to know.

Transport

Nikos was knowledgeable, funny, and an overall engaging individual.

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

The tour was astonishing. We gently ascended the Acropolis until we reached the Parthenon while being entertained by stories of Greek gods and ancient history.

Quality of Experience

It was the Acropolis! What more needs to be said?

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was wonderful and caring.

All time classic Santorini 2023

Greece

Amazing day. We visited the Akrotiri archeological site, red beach, black beach where we had a seaside lunch, wine tasting, then ending the day viewing a stunning sunset.

Quality of Experience

Every aspect was great.

Food

Lunch was included and it was amazing!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Elena was great. She was passionate about us having a great experience.

Transport

Punctual and enjoyable ride in a luxury van.

Ina helped me plan a 3 week Greece trip Oct 2023. While I was in Crete (one week into my trip) the Israel war broke out. I was headed there with friends after my Greece trip. In the end my friends never left California and I texted Ina and she extended my Greece trip for another 3 weeks. It was fabulous. Greece was clean, it was gorgeous, my hiking and sunset cruise captains and chefs were top notch and knowledgeable and friendly. I felt as I’d made true friends. Those guides I would never have found without Ina and it made the day trips very special. Greece is safe and I was impressed with the safety as I am a solo traveler. I chose an excursion every 3 days or so, most of them I was picked up and they were half day hikes or all day cruises. I rented cars on 4 islands and Ina had the rental agency deliver the car to my hotel and 3-4 days later they arrived for me to return it. I had 4 flights and ?? FastJets maybe 5? And each time there was the driver waiting to take me to the hotel and take me to the port or airport. I have never used a travel agency before but I wanted to move around Greece for 6 weeks and a lot of flights or boats I read about in the Lonely Planet were no longer available or had changed. Plus I traveled in the shoulder season and early winter season some tours stop due to change of currents or winds. Ina knew this and everything went so very smooth for me. Yes, now that I’ve been there for 6 weeks I learned how things work but for my first trip and moving around as I did (to 8-9 islands and mainland) I would have been frustrated and lost a lot of time. Plus as we all know there is nothing worse than showing up somewhere and being disappointed. My weather was outstanding. High 70s to high 80s in Oct!! I would not have been happy with hotter summer weather and more cruise boats and crowds. It was simply wonderful. My favorite islands were Tinos for the village hike, Naxos for the beaches and Naplios 2 hours south of Athens for the high climbs and 5-10 mile ocean walkways. Next time I would skip Mykonos. I could have stayed another month easy as there is so much to see. I recommend using Kim Kim without hesitation especially if you want to see more than one or two places. Thanks also for their 24/7 text line as my very first plane from Seattle to Athens changed the day I left and I was going to arrive 3 hours earlier. I texted that line from the airplane on WhatsApp and The driver was right there waiting for me. I was thrilled as it was a 20 .5 hour flight and the ease of it all was non stressful. Thanks KimKim for a wonderful peek into Greece.

Activity Reviews

Saronic Islands Day Cruise

Athens

Kim Kim put me in VIP and as this was a 12 hour 3 island trip it was much more comfortable than the chairs up front with the crowds. I probably wouldn’t have known this signing up on my own.

Quality of Experience

VIP and having several hours to see these gorgeous islands.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Balos & Falassarna Beach Tour with Lunch

Chania

This is an all day trip from Chiana. My guide/driver Antonio was on time and very easy to talk to. We had 5 in our car plus the driver. We were all fast friends within an hour. Balos beach was a bumpy pot hole drive. We got out, fed the goats and took pics of the beach. It’s a very long steep climb down there which we did not do. We drove on to Falassarna where we had (included) comfortable lounge chairs and the swimming was divine. Shallow with sand bars and gorgeous clean ocean. Our guide ordered us a ridiculous large Greek lunch with varieties of Greek specialties which we all shared at a table under umbrella. We were from 3 different countries and we had a roaring chat which I adored as I was the only single. Then we all got dropped off at our hotels and I was last. Within minutes I realized I left my cell phone in the car and I was desperate but I knew Antonio knew it was mine. I couldn’t call anyone because all the information was in my phone. Within 30 min he made the extra trip back and delivered my phone to the hotel desk. That’s Greek hospitality!!

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Santorini Sunset Group Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

Ok. I went on this Santorini Sunset cruise mid October 2023. My boat was a catamaran with 6 passengers and captain and one crew. The captain was also a certified chef. The boat he had was HORIZON. HE SAID WE HAD 50 sunset cruises on our night. In the summer there are 150 boats. KimKim set this trip up for me and I loved it so much. I saw other boats that reminded me of Mexican booze cruises. Some had 100 drunks and barking dogs. Anyway we went swimming in 2 areas even though it was cold water. The boat was clean and we all became friends easily. The food he prepared fresh was one of my best meals in Greece. Of course Santorini was in the back ground and it was a gorgeous day. As we were returning to port I realized we were in one of the best boats. If you want alcohol and chips take a cheap boat. We had plenty of alcohol with a fabulous fresh prepared meal with bbq meat goat and chicken kabobs , mussels, 3 salads, shrimps, Greek goat cheeses, rice and I can’t remember the rest. We all felt fortunate we got our boat and our captain. I would not have known the difference if I was booking on my own. Thank you KimKim.

Quality of Experience

Food

See above

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Chris (Greece) was terrific! Listened to our preferences, crafted a terrific plan and patiently worked with us to include amazing places we found in our own. Available and responsive from planning to stages to support while on the trip. When we realized staircases in different villages were a challenge for one of us, Chris preemptively located a different (and perfect) hotel for us in Santorini. Chris organized wonderful tours with extremely knowledgeable guides and drivers for every leg of the trip. All just fabulous, recommend without hesitation! This was my 3rd trip with Kimkim & continue to be very pleased with the service and quality throughout.

Thank you Chris!

From Athens to Santorini, to Crete, we saw many beautiful, historical, and cultural sites, making it tough to pick one memorable moment. Honestly, a positive tone was set from the very beginning with the pickup up at the airport in Athens. Our first guide in Athens was Michael, and he was followed by Haris. Both very outgoing, and very knowledgeable. The Monasteries at Meteora were simply breathtaking, although the bus ride, at least the return, was a bit much. I wish I could remember the guide’s name (he was Canadian I believe), but he too was knowledgeable and personable. On to the views and Blue Domes of Santorini, where after much discussion, my wife and I decided our most memorable experience was the Catamaran trip, and a day on the Sea. We both love the water, whether it be a Lake, a Sea, or an Ocean. A great time for sure. Our other day-trip on Santorini was also worthy of a thumbs up. On to Crete, and what can you say about Crete? The Catamaran excursion aside, my wife and I were both an awe of Crete. From the blue seas, to the majestic mountains, to the charming villages, to the rich history and culture, Crete had it all. We were blessed to have an extremely knowledgeable and likable guide in Alexander all three days. So while the Catamaran was indeed our #1 memorable experience, Crete simply “rocked” from the very beginning. It has to be mentioned how the entire experienced was well choreographed. By that I mean every person involved doing their part by simply being at the right place at the right time. Our departure from Crete started with a 4:45 am pickup, and that kind gentleman was actually early!

Hotel Reviews

11 Enteka Acropolis Suites

Athens – Acropoli

The 11 Enteka Acropolis gets high marks for location, cleanliness. It was also quiet. The room was basic, but modern and clean. Their website advertised breakfast which was not accurate. Although it appears they did update their site, there remained an entry near the bottom that said, “Breakfast 8-11”

Authenticity & Character

The authenticity is in the name. We also like to stay in locally owned and operated accommodations.

Location

All the meeting places were within an easy walk. We took the Metro to catch the bus to Meteora, and the Metro Station was literally around the corner.

Staff

Our interaction was ilimited, but both individuals we interacted with were kind and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It helps this was a new property because it easily displays this. But the staff also appears to work hard to keep both the rooms and the common areas clean.

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

This was a tough one to review. The views were absolutely amazing, as was the morning breakfast served right outside your door. Our room (101), was loated next to a room with a common wall that was “paper-thin.” On the night of a major storm, they appeared to use this room as a secondary office to allow people whose flight was severely delayed to check-in. This went on to 23:00 hours, and we know this could you could literally hear every word. My wife had an unfortunate fall on the wet stairs leading away from the common area in front of our room. Fortunately she only sustained a very nasty bruise. But I have to acknowledge the staff being very courteous and approachable. Very helpful. We did not tell the staff about the fall however.

Authenticity & Character

The character was in the decor.

Location

If you want views, this is the place.

Staff

Very kind, polite and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Insulate the was between 101 and 102! Cleanliness was not an issue.

City Lion

Heraklion Crete

If you desire a stay in Heraklion, this is a good option. It’s with walking distance of dozens of restaurants and bars, and dozens of dessert and coffee options. Also an easy walk to the waterfront.

Staff

Very helpful. Although the quote, “office hours” were limited, the staff was always available either by phone or WhatsApp.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean!

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

A beautiful day dawned on us as we walked amongst the birthplace of democracy. To walk among ruins thousands of years old, and with a knowledgeable guide, makes the day worth waking up to.

The Delicious Athens Food Tour

Greece

Wow! So many wonderful dishes, locations, and people. It’s always great to meet and interact with locals. Haris seemed to have a magical touch of picking all the right locations.

Quality of Experience

A great way to get to know and understand local dishes.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Haris was outgoing and knowledgeable

Athens to Meteora day trip by scenic train ride!

Athens

The Monasteries were truly amazing, breathtaking and memorable. The drivers and guides was knowledgeable and engaging. The “downer” on this trip involved Mother Nature intervening, causing a change in plans from a train ride to a bus ride. For us, the return bus ride was not something to behold, and probably something we won’t likely forget. We had to ladies in front of us. As we began to pull out and head “home”, one rudely reclined her seat all the way back into my wife’s lap, and when asked politely to consider moving it back up halfway, rudely declined. On top of that, my wife woke up the next morning with some rash on the back of her left leg, that we can only assume was picked up on the ride home.

Transport

LS Catamaran Cruise MDL

Santorini

It always helps when the weather is good for a trip like this, and it was. Add in a beautiful setting, a glass of wine, the wind in your face, friendly, outgoing crew members, and you have the ingredients for a memorable experience. And that it was.

Quality of Experience

Being out on the water in great weather!

Food

Outstanding!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All very polite, and helpful.

Transport

On-time. Our driver was as polite and helpful as the boat crew.

Winter Panoramic Tour 24-25

Santorini

Again, it helps that this experiences was not during the high season, Anytime you can walk the street in a small, local village, and see little to no people, is huge. I think we saw my Cats that people! Our guide was very outgoing and knowledgeable.

Luxuries of Mirabello with Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos from East

Greece

My only complaint on this trip was the closure of the Monastery and the inability to actually take a boat ride out to Spinalonga Island. There appeared to be no real reason why. But overall, the trip was a wonderful experience. I’m a history nut, so walking among the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization, was an experience worth remembering. Our guide, Alexander, knows all the “nooks and crannies” of Crete, so we knew we were in good hands. Oh, and also, it was very cool to see a 4000 year old Olive tree.

Quality of Experience

Anytime you get the opportunity to see ancient history, you’ve reached the pinnacle of any experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alexander knows his tuff!

Transport

A well stocked mobile refrigerator!

Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East

Greece

So not only did we get the experience of a very knowledgeable local guide, but we also got the experience of a local expert regarding Knossos Palace. And how amazing it was to descend into the Cave of Zeus. As with the day before, having someone like Alexander at our disposal makes all the difference. I also can’t complete this review without adding the lunch at Taverna Kourites. A small village, a great restaurant, an extraordinary host, added to the grand experience.

Quality of Experience

Seeing so much history, culture and authenticity.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alexander’s knowledge beyond what you normally see.

Transport

Again, a nicely stocked mobile refrigerator!

Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her

Greece

With the completion of this experience, we had been from one side of Crete, to the other. We went from the Minoans to the Venetians in the history books. As with other excursions, small towns, very few people, and with a knowledgeable guide, simply makes for a better experience.

Quality of Experience

History! Culture! Scenery! No people! A great guide!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The fast knowledge, and “inside” information.

Transport

Did I mention a well stocked refrigerator?

Our trip had its ups and downs, but overall we enjoyed it very much. The mythology walk of the Acropolis was great; the guide was very knowledgeable and the sights were amazing. We did get off to a rough start though because our Uber dropped us off at the wrong place, so we were late in joining the rest of the group, but the guide was very accommodating and let us join the tour. The tickets to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and Ancient Agora were supposed to be included in the tour, but we had to purchase our own, which wasn't a big deal. The Athens food tour was definitely our favorite. The food we tried was incredible. The guide, Dorella, was very laid back and friendly, and the other people on the tour were nice to talk to. Our cooking class in Naxos was held in a farm and we got to see some of the animals and even feed them. That was a highlight for us. The instructor was very friendly. I do wish the meal we had cooked was a bit more complex though. I felt the one we made - stuffed vegetables - was too easy and basic considering the price of the class. The sailing tour in Milos was absolutely beautiful. The water was gorgeous and we got to see caves once used by pirates, which was really fun. The 2 people running the tour were super nice and knowledgeable about the history of Milos. The ferry to get from Naxos to Milos was a terrible experience though. I wish we would've been told that the ferry to Milos tends to be late. Had we known this, we might've opted for a domestic flight. All of the drivers scheduled by kimkim were great - always on time and considerate. Despite some hiccups, we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to Greece sometime in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Anatoli

Naxos

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Be my Guest Hotel Athens

Athens

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ippocampos Hotel Milos

Milos, Cyclades

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Attalos Hotel

Athens

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Ancient Athens Acropolis and Mythology Walk

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Gourmet Food Walk

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Day Trip to Small Cyclades

Naxos

Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Farm

Naxos

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The Ultimate Sailing Experience of Milos

Milos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport