Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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

Hotel Reviews

Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

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

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Boutique hotel in old part of city

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Close to sights , cafes and shops.

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Eden Beachfront Residences and Suites

Naxos

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

Location

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

Staff

Marcus and the chef were awesome

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Sole d'oro Luxury Suites

Santorini

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

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Loved the architecture!

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Close to village and restaurants

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Activity Reviews

Naxos to Mykonos Day Trip

Naxos

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

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The driver and guide were very accommodating

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Naxos Old Town & Castle Walking Tour

Naxos

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

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very knowledgeable

Traditional Villages Tour 2023

Santorini

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

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Guide was lovely and sweet

Transport

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

HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD

Santorini

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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Villages of Naxos and Beyond!

Naxos

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

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Personal touch by Maria and driver Marcus made it very special

Transport

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

Activity Reviews

Athens Food Walking Tour & Lunch

Athens

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

Day trip at Cape Sounion

Athens

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

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Welcome to Naxos

Naxos

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

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Day cruise to Delos & Mykonos

Naxos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is our second time using KimKim. We were very satisfied with the first experience, but disappointed with the plan on this trip to Crete. Overall we had a great time on the island; the suggested hotels were generally good, the locations were excellent, the excursions the advisor planned and the guides who led them were excellent.
The major reasons for the lower ratings are because we didn't feel this trip was really customized for us as we had hoped. While we wanted to see the major historical and important sites on Crete, we otherwise requested to stay/see "off the beaten path" places; we felt that we spent too much time in Heraklion (where 1 day is adequate but we had 2 1/2) and Rethmynon where a 1/2 a day would be adequate but we had 2 days). Fortunately we travelled in early October so Crete was not terribly crowded. We were especially disappointed with the beach location, Georgiopoulis. It is a very touristy town and not a particularly pleasant area. The hotel was comfortable, (Georgiopolous Beach Hotel), but it did not have its' own beach access (we had to pay), we had a meal plan so we could not go to other restaurants and the management was unpleasant. For a beach experience, we would suggest going to another island or finding a way to go to the south coast of Crete (hard to access). The specialist arranged a village tour from Rethmynon which was excellent, but the town itself only requires half day. The main attraction in Heraklion was Knossos but we had an extra "free day" during which we ended up going on a wine tasting excursion that we planned ourselves. We really enjoyed the town of Chania, but had extra time during which we planned our own excursion to a more beautiful beach on the west coast and a visit to an olive oil /honey tasting venue on the last day when we had to check out from the hotel mid day but did not fly out until early evening. The accommodation in Chania was very well located, but a 3rd floor walkup with no lift, no manager on site and included breakfast which was a few blocks away (though good restaurant).
Overall, it did not feel that the advisor put a lot of thought into the trip plan and only partially understood the kind of travel we wanted to do. While we found ways to fill the time and really enjoyed our stay on Crete, we were disappointed in the advice from KimKim and felt that the cost exceeded the value.

Dear Karen,

Thank you for your feedback on our services. We appreciate your positive comments and acknowledge your concerns.

We're actively working to address any issues you've raised and appreciate your input in helping us improve.

Sincerely,

Antonis

Hotel Reviews

Pepi Boutique Hotel Rethymno

Rethymnon

Beautiful hotel. Great breakfast. Lovely outdoor area for relaxing. Good location (if you want/need to be in Rethmynon)

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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Very nice and comfortable hotel. Central location easily accessible to toursit sites and restaurants in downtown Athens. We were only there overnight.

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Olive Green

Heraklion

Excellent location, very comfortable, nice staff.

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Georgioupolis Beach Hotel

Georgioupoli

Location is nice--across the street from the beach but the hotel itself has no beach of their own. We had to pay a vendor to go to the beach. We had a 1/2 board plan and while the food was good, we would have preferred not to eat at the hotel every meal. The town /beach is very touristy and crowded. Our room was very nice but the hotel is a couple of attached buildings with a strange floor plan and no elevator to the level on which we were staying. The staff in the dining room and front desk were nice but we did not like the manager whose primary concern was the rating we would provide at the end of the trip.

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Consolato Boutique Chania

Chania Town

Consolato is a couple of rooms in a 3 story building in downtown Chania. The location is excellent, the room is very comfortable and the manager is lovely. She was accommodating in every way. Our major complaint is that we were on the top floor and there was no elevator. Breakfast was excellent, but was provided at a restaurant about 3 blocks from the hotel.

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you have to be willing to go to a 3rd floor walkup

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

Very nice and comfortable hotel literally across the street from the airport. Very convenient for an early morning flight.

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Activity Reviews

Magnificent Athens

Athens

Excellent tour; guide was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. We learned a lot about the Acropolis.

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good driver

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The Palace of Knossos & the City of Heraklion

Heraklion

Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Provided a lot of information and answered many questions. Highly recommend

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Private tour of Eleftherna and Rethymno Villages

Rethymno

Very interesting tour of some mountainous villages outside Rethmynon. We saw some very ancient sites and learned about life in these small villages. Would highly recommend.

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The 7 villages of Apokoronas (Private Tour)

Chania

Very interesting tour to some beautiful areas outside of Chania. We learned a lot about the crafts , traditions in these local villages. Would highly recommend.

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This was our first experience using the help of a trip planner, and it won't be the last time we do that! We were beyond satisfied with the experience overall, and especially grateful for the unflagging support, patience and insights of our Athens-based connection, Chris Gravas. From start to finish, he was helpful, available, and supportive. He started us off with a very inclusive trip plan and let us make many custom adjustments to it. However, we took nearly all of Chris's suggestions for hotels, private tours and self-guided options, and every one of them was a winner. We had fabulous local tour guides, particularly in Athens and Meteora, as suggested by Chris. The hotels were charming and comfortable, as we requested. The itinerary included a stop in Delphi that we hadn't considered until Chris suggested it, and we were so glad we did that. Chris even offered to meet us in Athens to answer any questions or concerns, and we spent a fun and relaxing evening there with him at a great restaurant. Our tour of Greece, from Athens to Delphi to Meteora to Corfu was very special and one of the best trips we have ever taken.

Hotel Review

Tsikeli Hotel Meteora

Meteora

We loved our stay at Tsikeli Hotel. It is beautifully and very conveniently located in Kastraki Village with views of the Meteora monoliths. We could walk to many places from there. The room was modern and comfortable. We enjoyed the restaurant as well. All the meals there were delicious, and the staff was friendly and welcoming.

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Fantastic guide! She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing her expertise. We learned a lot, and loved the experience.

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Delphi Ancient Trail Hike

Greece

Due to heavy rains the day before, we had to make changes to the hike as described. However our guide Hilda was amazing, and we hiked through the nearby town of Chrisso, and through an enormous olive grove, one of the largest in Greece. The hike was not only beautiful but really interesting, as Hilda knew the area so well and shared much about the importance and use of olive trees in Greece. Loved it.

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Meteora Hiking

Greece

This was probably our favorite guided tour. Our hiking guide, Chris, was particularly great. He paced the hike to our abilities and still took us to amazing places around and on top of the monoliths of Meteora. We had toured most of the monasteries on our own (amazing also) but felt we really connected with the magic of this place on the hike with Chris, away from the other tourists, up close and personal with the landscape in a unique way. Chris knew everything about the flora, fauna and geology there and shared so much with us. Truly a notable day.

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Chris was easy to reach and always on call if we needed anything during our two week honeymoon. From the planning phase through execution Chris was responsive and kind in making sure we had an unforgettable trip. All of the drivers and tour guides we had through Chris’s agency were top notch, welcoming, and knowledgeable.

The tour guide we had in Chania for the Wine and Olive Oil tour, Andres, was a standout. Our driver in Santorini, Lefteris, was also a standout.

Most of our hotels were wonderful.

I would suggest not booking with Veneziano Boutique Hotel in Heraklion. It was not an adequate hotel even for the two nights we were there. The smallest bathroom with no door to the shower leaves water everywhere when showering. There is no staff there after 3 or 4pm, so hopefully you don’t need any assistance.

The cooking class is Naxos was excellent, but unfortunately, my husband has a dairy allergy, and this was not communicated to the leader of the class. She felt so badly that my husband was unable to eat some of the foods she planned for us to make. She handled it wonderfully and altered some of the recipes where she could, but ultimately, this was not her fault. This is not a complaint but more of a warning to anyone doing a cooking class to be more pushy when it comes to making sure that the allergies were taken care of especially for such an expensive excursion. Being dairy free in Greece was hard enough! It didn’t ruin our honeymoon in the least.

We would recommend anyone book through KimKim and with Chris. Especially while I was planning our wedding, knowing that our honeymoon was being simultaneously planned gave me peace of mind.

Hotel Reviews

Veneziano Boutique Hotel

Heraklion Crete

I would suggest not booking with Veneziano Boutique Hotel in Heraklion. It was not an adequate hotel even for the two nights we were there. The smallest bathroom with no door to the shower leaves water everywhere when showering. There is no staff there after 3 or 4pm, so hopefully you don’t need any assistance.

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Didn’t meet the staff

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Shower didn’t have a door and bathroom was so small.

Elia Bettolo Hotel

Chania

This was a lovely hotel. They gave us a honeymoon dinner and had champagne and a charcuterie board in our room. It was a wonderful experience. The staff was accommodating and the location was good.

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Athina Luxury Suites Santorini

Santorini

We had the honeymoon suite here. It was fantastic with roses and petals decorating our room along with champagne and cake. It was a wonderful experience.

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

This hotel was also nice with a good location and friendly staff.

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Activity Reviews

Discover the Wonders of Wine and Olive Oil

Chania

This was a fantastic experience. The guides were top-notch and we felt taken care of. It was a well-done activity and didn't feel like a tourist trap.

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Traditional Village & Family Home Cooking in Naxos

Naxos

This could have been a really great experience. However, the host was not informed of our dietary restrictions. My husband is allergic to dairy and I do not eat seafood so the host had to change the recipe for us.

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This was our very first international trip we were planning and we had zero feedback as none of our friends have ever been to Greece. I did research and stumbled upon KimKim. I had previously been in contact with other travel agencies, but none compared in the communication department as well as KimKim. Communication is huge for us as we had tons of questions. Once we received all our information back as far as price and the excursions we wanted to par-take in we decided to secure our dates with KimKim. Our travel guide was, Ina and she was AMAZING!!! She would always be in constant communication with us and answered emails (which I sent a lot) in a timely manner. If she was going to be out of the office/vacation she would let us know in case we sent emails and didn't receive a timely response, we would know why. Once we were on our trip we had a 24 hour text/call center we could contact incase we needed help along the way of our trip. We would highly recommend KimKim to anyone and are currently trying to figure out where our next vacation will be. Thank You Ina

Thank you Kim Kim for a fabulous trip to Greece.
Every aspect of trip was brilliant.
The pre planning and holiday design with Rebecca was perfect, we achieved our holiday goals and have many places we would like return to. It was a great introduction to Greece.
Gina - Met us on our first night in Athens fo r a welcome coffee & introduction to city, a great gesture after travelling 32 hours from NZ
George- we loved the food tour, your wealth of knowledge on Greek food, Greek culture and the universe in general, great company.
Nicholas- Thank you for your fascinating tour of the Acropolis. We followed up the next day with a trip to the Acropolis Museum, which completed the experience.
We left Greece with wonderful Memories and we will return. Thank you

All in all Kimkim was fantastic. They truly set up pick ups and drop offs easy. Accommodations we very good. So they set up a WhatsApp’s communication while was very responsive. We had a could issues as we started out and KimKim was prompt to resolve.
1) was looking to snorkel this trip. Found out the boat did not have equipment, a quick text to KimKim and we had snorkels for the rest of the trip
2) at out first port stop we were charged a docking fee. We had specific email prior to leaving on additional cost to expect. A quick text to KimKim and the issue was resolved

Our captain and host were very friendly. Listened to what we wanted to do and was able to satisfy them. We sailed 4 our of the seven days, which was related to the wind. A few days there was no wind and one day it was too windy. KimKim made the host position was optional. I would recommend to include a host with captain. She helped with many sailing choirs and while anchoring.

I would highly recommend using KimKim. I would use them again

Hotel Review

Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

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Activity Review

Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

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Extremely happy and satisfied with the service provided by Angela.

To begin with feedback

The first 2 executive (Ioannis Antoniadis and Dimitrios) whom we interacted were not as per our expectations..as one was not patient and didn't had time assist us and the other one provided incorrect information ,forced us to proceed with the itinerary which he liked.

Finally,After escalating to kimkim team we were contacted by Angela...who was very prompt and helpful.

I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the incredible travel experience  provided by Angela.

From start to finish, it was an adventure that exceeded all my expectations, and I couldn't have asked for a better tour operator to make it all happen.

First and foremost, your attention to detail was remarkable. The itinerary you crafted was not only comprehensive but also perfectly tailored to my interests. Every day was filled with breathtaking sights, leaving no room for boredom.

The accommodations you selected were top-notch. Each hotel  was not only comfortable but also strategically located, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the beauty of each destination.

I was particularly impressed by your commitment and professionalism in all the matters.

Moreover, the level of customer service I received was outstanding. From the moment I inquired about the trip to the final farewell, you were attentive, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate my requests.

All the guides and drivers except the one who dropped us to ferry to mykonos were very professional.

In conclusion, my journey with kimkim was nothing short of spectacular. It was an adventure filled with unforgettable memories,  Thank you for turning my dream trip into a reality.

I look forward to traveling with KimKim again in the future and will enthusiastically recommend your services to friends and family who share a passion for exploration.

Warm regards,
Neeha & Champ

Hotel Reviews

Daydream Luxury Suites

Santorini

Beautiful location,Professional and hard working staff...the only feedback would be to have some different breakfast options as daily having same breakfast is monotonous since we stayed there for 4 days.

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Caldera view

Location

Caldera view breakfast arrangement was awesome.

Staff

Porter service.

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Katikies Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World

Santorini

In love with this place. Beautiful location..peaceful..They went extra mile by providing complimentary cake for my birthday as requested by my friend along with complimentary spa services from their end..which totally impressed us.

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Tharroe of Mykonos

Mykonos

If you need tranquility visit this place ..The interior of this hotel are amazing...so unique. Their breakfast spread is awesome. The pool is location is my favourite.

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Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

I would like to rate 5 for the staff here. This place is centrally located to the downtown. Rooms are tiny which is a bit inconvenience however they but very clean.. There breakfast spread was awesome.

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Activity Reviews

Traditional Villages Tour 2023

Santorini

Could have been more informatic regarding the culture around.

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Transfer between hotels in Santorini

Greece

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HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD

Santorini

We had two different port visit which was not done..we were picked and dropped at same port.. For vegetarian there were no much options to eat.

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Mykonos Island tour and Stroll in Town

Mykonos

The guide was very informatic courteous. As per the itinerary we have 3 to 4 beaches but we were taken to only 1 beach which was lil disappointing..however due to the good attitude of the guide I am rating 5 star for this tour.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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Sounio Sunset tour

Athens

Tour guide could have been more proactive in providing information regarding the place.

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Rebecca (and her team at GrecianLux) was an absolutely amazing person to work with in making our honeymoon to Greece everything we wanted and more. She was super responsive any time we had questions during the planning process and made sure to provide us with helpful tips that made the trip go so smoothly. And she stayed super responsive throughout the trip. When we missed our driver at the Athens airport, Rebecca had a new driver to us in 3 minutes. And the few times we wanted to make last minute changes to reservations, Rebecca and her team were incredible with making sure there were no issues at all. We will definitely be planning our next trip to Greece with Rebecca and Grecian Lux. 10/10, highly recommend.

Activity Review

Santorini - Walk, Drink, Eat Sunset Small Group Tour

Santorini

This was one of the best walking tours we have ever done. Gus was so much fun, had tons of really interesting history about the island and culture, and showed us amazing food throughout. If you are going to Santorini, this tour is an absolute must.

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All of the guides did an amazing job. We loved Silvia, her attention to detail and knowledge of the history was beyond what we could have asked for and she has a very special personality, which gives her a unique ability to connect with her clients.

We loved our drivers, tour guides and most everyone in between. I may not remember all the names and will miss spell a few but ….
Heracles, Georgia, Antonia, Sylvia, Chris, Sebastiani, and the cooking experience (I can’t recall his name), Alex, Agatha, the drivers and baggage handlers on Santorini were unbelievable, the catamaran sailing crew….and especially the driver who backed down the completely jammed up road to the catamaran were all just great. The hotel staff at all of our overnight stays were friendly and helpful. I can’t say enough for all of them and have nothing negative to say. It was a really nice experience.

This was a fabulous trip. I loved how we had a healthy mix of historical and fun. There were a few minor issues with the quality of hotels and Antonis has made it right with a credit to our account. We very much appreciate the effort.

From the minute Dimos became our travel specialist he was amazing. He listened to the type of trip we were looking for and then customized our trip to our wishes.
The 2 weeks in Greece was exactly what we were looking for. From the moment we were picked up from the airport in Athens and taken to our hotel until the last transfer back to the airport we had the perfect amount of tours , sightseeing and down time .
One of the many highlights of the trip was when Dimos showed up at our hotel to take us with a tour guide up into the Lasithi mountains on a private tour. Including a lunch in a small village Taverna which we helped to make ( a little bit )
I would not hesitate to use Dimos to plan our next adventure to Greece and very highly recommended him .
Thanks so much Dimos and Kimkim for an incredible trip .

Angela helped us find an itinerary that matched up with exactly what we wanted - and without much back and forth somehow! The food/wine/culinary experiences we had were truly unique and made our trip extremely memorable.

Hotel Reviews

Caldera's Memories

Santorini

Excellent staff and accommodations. Location was great if you like to be a bit away from the crowds - possible just the time we were there but it felt like a windier part of the island, but that didn't detract us from the enjoyment. The view was amazing - perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sunset in your space while others crowd for best views in other parts of the island. Hotel was in great condition.

Authenticity & Character

The large pool and relaxation area were a huge plus. Also the rooms all overlooking the amazing view was a bonus.

Location

A bit away from the crowds.

Staff

Professional - friendly - very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, very comfortable.

Dunes Hotel Plaka Naxos

Naxos

The hotel was clearly not finished in construction - it had the needful - but left some things to be desired. If this was a year from now, I bet I'd give it a 4+ star.

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast was good and Greek oriented, but lunch/dinner type food options were extremely lacking. We didn't want a sandwich and chips or salad, but some authentic Greek food options so had to walk to nearby restaurants to order take-away. The overall vibe will be great someday - music a bit too loud though.

Location

As beachfront as you can get - excellent sandy beach and chairs/umbrellas were provided.

Staff

Beach staff probably could have been more helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were clean, very nice aesthetic and space. Unfinished areas reduce this score a bit, maybe a year from now better. Also, with wanting windows open and no screens, we did have more bugs in the room than I'd prefer. But, the reason is obvious - we wanted the windows open.

33 Solonos Suites

Athens

Clean and comfortable - large room.

Authenticity & Character

Felt like any nice accommodations in a large city.

Location

Near enough, but not in the crowds.

Staff

No staff present. Process went fine - but didn't see anyone in our short time there.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and nice common areas and rooms.

Activity Reviews

HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD

Santorini

Wonderful experience all around - just what you want - amazing how the vantage point from the sea feels strikingly different despite having been on the high caldera rim for 2 days prior. A must do thing once you have explored the island on foot.

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Local tastings 2024

Greece

At the top of our favorite list - the ambiance was wonderful, the cooking class was extremely fun to get such an interaction and the very good wine was flowing heavy with a tremendous amount of good food to eat at the end. For obvious practical reasons (we are drinking a lot of wine), the level of cooking that we did was pretty simplistic. But, that left me able to watch and talk to be engaged and learn without having to focus on my hands. Description needs updated a bit - no cellar tour, and the menu was slightly different but still delicious.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The wait staff and chef were outstanding - our guide from the tour company (not the winery) was just OK - gave some interesting information but took too much time to do so.

Transport

Naxos Culinary Tour

Greece

The most authentic thing we could have done - it was like going to a distant relative's house to have a nice meal and conversation with cooking class included. The guide and host were outstanding - even with a language barrier to the host we could tell they genuinely enjoyed being able to give us such an experience. Only downside was the description again - we didn't get to do to an olive oil factory tour which we had really looked forward to. The things we did were amazing though.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Great information and good guide - but just took too long of our limited time.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

It's a walking tour.

The Delicious Athens Food Tour

Greece

Awesome individual experience - local guide who was knowledgeable and personable - it felt like we were making a friend. Very authentic way to learn about the city and food scene. If I was to do one activity in Athens, it would be this. The rest you can see self-guided easily enough, but the food in Greece is so good that this is just an awesome way to experience it.

Quality of Experience

Went to a couple places I never would have made it to - a bit off the normal tourist path. So good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Like making a friend - wonderful.

Transport

Met guide at hotel, then walked as expected and wouldn't want it any other way.

Ina did a fantastic job planning our trip. Everything was scheduled and we were really able to relax and enjoy every moment. There was always someone waiting for us to take us to from every flight, ferry, and adventure she had planned for us. We will definitely use kimkim for our next overseas vacation. Thank you for an amazing vacation.

Hotel Review

Adriani Hotel

Naxos Town

We spent most of our trip at this hotel. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was homemade and didn’t disappoint. Naxos was by far our favorite city.

Authenticity & Character

Family owned

Location

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Always came back to a clean and cozy room

Activity Reviews

Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Vicky was very knowledgeable and a great tour guided of the Acropolis.

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Sailing Tour around Naxos

Naxos

Great food on the boat and a great crew

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport