Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

Just back from a 9 day walk through the history of Rome, Athens and Naxos, organized by Harris and his team. We learned so much, saw so much and did it effortlessly, thanks to the organization of Harris. It was amazing to just show up to places, have our transportation ready with friendly drivers and lovely accommodations, knowledgeable and fun private guides. Our highlight was definitely Pompeii, with a fantastic and passionate local guide. In Rome, our private guide lead us through the deeper recesses of the Colosseum. While the schedule was busy, it was not overpacked. Naxos was a revelation, the island just smells good when hiking! Our food tour on the last day was the perfect end. It was all we could have hoped for.

OMG, that is the best way to described your services and our vacation, Your team made our vacation unforgettable I have so much positive to say about all the work your team put together for us there is not enough space on this comment section to writhe them all!!!!

I don't know how you did it but we thank you, Chris you are the BOMB!!!

The planning in advance of this trip was great. Irene answered all of my questions and made me feel super comfortable with the plans that we made. My suggestions and whims were taken into account which made me feel heard. My mom had never gotten a passport or traveled out of the country and was nervous but are itinerary and detailed schedule made her feel a lot more comfortable. Our tour guide of Acropolis, Michael, was so knowledgeable and friendly. A great person to me at the start of our trip. He took photos for us and taught us so much about Greek history. The first hotel that we went to was also lovely. I really appreciate that they held my mom's passport when she forgot it. Another great reason to use a travel agent - communicating and resolving the issue with our travel team made it an easy fix. I'm so grateful for the expertise of our travel team. Renting a car was so scary but so worth it for the day trips we got to have and landscape we got to see. The suggestion to stop at the Corinth Canal on our way to Nafplio was so great! A sight I definitely would have missed on my own. Our time in Nafplio was lovely. Our hotel was immaculate. The town is so beautiful and peaceful. I was glad for recommendations by the concierge at the hotel. I was able to make a last minute appointment for a manicure and my mom got a massage. The private chef was amazing! Costas and his wife were so friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. It was a treat to learn about Greek food and wine. I also really enjoyed our cooking class. It was so intimate to go into Katarina and her mother's home to make recipes that are so close to their heart. An experience I won't forget. We also go to sample olive oil nearby which was a treat. Our flight to Naxos was so seamless. I was also so pleased to find that we had lounge access before our flight. Every person who picked us up from an airport was also so kind and helpful. Yanis at our hotel in Naxos was amazing!! He helped us in so many ways and I really appreciated his service. Ippokampos is such a lovely hotel. All the amenities were perfect for our time there. Sitting under those umbrellas is a great way to spend the day. Sailing was also so fun and breathtaking. A beautiful way to see the sea and landscape of Greece. The snacks and food on the trip were lovely. The other guests with us were all so lovely. We were even able to make some friends. My only small improvement would be around the ferry ride back. Our tickets wouldn't download on my phone so I had to go to the ticket office on the island and it was somewhat unclear where/ how to get on. Once we were on the ferry was no problem. The hotel near the port was a great choice. Very convenient for our day of traveling and to have a shuttle to the airport the next day. Overall this was one of the best vacations my mom has ever taken in her life. It was such a blessing to be able to spend time with her and get to see and learn about Greece. I'm so grateful for the support of Irene and our travel team to create this magical experience for her. Can't recommend y'all's service highly enough!

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

This hotel is super clean and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. I loved the view from our balcony of the city. The rooftop bar was amazing for a great view of the Parthenon at night. They also were so accommodating when my mom accidentally left her passport in our room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

This hotel is right in the center of everything a brief walk to acropolis. Near to a lot of shopping and great food.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

I bet here was super uncomfortable. Everything else was very clean and modern and comfortable

Impero Nafplio Hotel & Suites

Nafplio

This hotel is so lovely. It is clean. It has charm. It's close to the center of town. The view from the balcony is beautiful. The staff are so helpful and willing to give suggestions or help make a reservation. The breakfast is delicious and has so many options. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. There is a lot of space for parking close by.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel is a very charming. It's modern but still has rustic touches that make it feel warm and welcoming. There's also a pleasant scent that lingers in my memory.

Location

Very close to the center of town + lots of restaurants and shops

Staff

One of the concierges helped us make a reservation for a manicure at the last minute. I was so grateful for the recommendation and the manicure was lovely.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This bad was extremely comfortable. The bathroom has a very fancy shower with lots of options. I really enjoyed how spacious our room was and the access to outdoor space to see the view or sit and have privacy.

Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

This hotel was amazing. Similar to many beachfront resorts in the best ways. Our room had a fabulous view of the sea. This hotel is located just on the edge of the center of town which makes it quiet and pleasant but also easy to navigate from. You get a discount on the chairs with umbrellas as a guest. They have complimentary beach towels for you. They clean your room every day so no need to worry about sand everywhere. This room was not super spacious but it didn't need to be as we were out exploring the island at all times.

Authenticity & Character

Very charming hotel with modern touches. The breakfast everyday is amazing.

Location

Close to shops and restaurants. Amazing view of the sea.

Staff

Yanis is amazing and goes above and beyond to support your request. He helps schedule a taxi for us helped us drop off our laundry helped us rent an umbrella. All the staff was kind and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

Very close to the port and very convenient for a one-night stay before our flight in the morning. The breakfast here was not as great or impressive. The staff were very direct and kind but not warm.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Just a 5 to 10 minute walk from the port. Was a bit of a challenge with our luggage but nothing we couldn't handle.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

DeSoto was clean. The room is very small. The bed was somewhat comfy. There were some bugs in our shower.

Activity Reviews

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

Michael was amazing! Can't recommend him highly enough. Having grown up in Athens and having a master's in history made him an amazing tour guide. He answered all of our questions and some. He took photos of us. He was extremely friendly and would highly recommend a tour with him. It was also easy to find our meeting point.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walked and found the meeting point easily.

Private Chef experience in Nafplio

Nafplio

Costas is amazing! It was so great to learn about Greek food from such a masterchef. Both he and his wife were so friendly. I loved the wine tastings with dinner. I love talking to them about Greek food and history. I had a really lovely time. It's also so impressive that he cooked nearly all the food in front of us. Everything was so delicious.

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Sailing Tour around Naxos

Naxos

Very fun adventure! This was a lovely excursion. It was fun too swim to lounge to eat the snacks food and wine that they brought. To chat with other travelers.

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Cooking Class in Naxos Villages

Naxos

We really enjoyed getting to know Katarina and her mom. It was such a treat to be learning in their home which felt intimate. The food was amazing obviously. It was great learning about their lives and customs around food.

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Food

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Chris did an awesome job planning our trip. He understood clearly what we wanted and helped us understand what we didn’t know we wanted. We didn’t know rental cars could be delivered/picked up at your hotel. GENIUS!!! The local support team was very helpful and comforting. They answered any questions, effortlessly made slight timing changes we wanted, and caught schedule changes (ferry) that we would have missed completely.

Hotel Reviews

San Salvatore Monastery

Chania

Location, Location, Location of a fantastic hotel. The hotel is directly across from the Lighthouse. We were in the superior suite which means our terrace overlooked the entire port and a sunrise view. The patio out our door has a beautiful sunset view. Irene was fantastic taking care of everything. I recommend the bed and breakfast options with the Greek breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel was formerly a Monastery. It has been in the owners family since the Monastery was auctioned off at the end of the Ottoman's rule. Verify with Irene (owner) when you stay there.

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Noble Suites

Athens

Noble Suites was a fantastic place to start our trip. Our suite had a big picture window with a view of the lit-up Acropolis, which was an incredible sight to see upon arrival.

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Orizontes View Hotel

Pyrgos Ilia

The view from Orizontes View Hotel was stunning. The hotel itself was nice, but the location and view were the main highlights.

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Amymone Suites

Nafplio

Amymone Suites had a great location in downtown Nafplio, but the hotel itself was not particularly special. It was a little small, but that is to be expected in a downtown location. Overall, it was a good option given the location.

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors of Athens

Athens

The guided tour of the Acropolis and the food and drink walk around Athens were fantastic. The tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable, quickly adapting to our interests and preferences. It was great having a private tour, as it allowed us to personalize the experience and have more in-depth conversations.

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Lunch with Olive Grove View

Greece

We expected a lunch and olive oil tasting at a farm, but it turned out to be at a campsite. We only got to taste one olive oil, and there wasn't much of a tour or explanation of the production process. On the bright side, the olive oil we tasted was good enough that we bought some to take home.

Quality of Experience

Food

No lunch was provided

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Transport

Acropolis of Mycenae Guided Tour 

Greece

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Wine Tasting and lunch in a winery in Nemea

Greece

The wine tasting and lunch at the winery in Nemea were excellent. The lunch was a delicious three-course meal, and the wine tasting was informative and enjoyable.

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Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

The sunset catamaran cruise was amazing. The catamaran, crew, and other guests were all great. The food and drinks were excellent, and they even had a barbecue on the boat, serving fresh fish. The weather was perfect, and it was an overall fantastic experience.

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All of our guides were awesome. While Athens was interesting and Naxos had a mellow but friendly vibe, San Torini was a standout because it is visually stunning,

Hotel Reviews

Belvedere Suites Santorini

Santorini

Great site, room was generously sized and had awesome views.

Authenticity & Character

Classic San Torini construction. Newer property but it blends.

Location

Built into the upper portion of the Caldera with unobstructed ocean view.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

Grest location but tiny room.

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

Room was tiny and basic. Wrestling lugage up and down steep stairs not easy.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The staff works very long days and they are very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

Guide was great and the muesem, archealogical site and lunch were all great.

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Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise

Santorini

Our favorite activity. The weather was great.

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Athens e-bike tour

Athens

So much fun and our guides were great!

Cycling in enchanting landscapes of Naxos

Naxos

This was our only "fail" as the ride was rescheduled and we were not aware. The rescheduled ride did not work so another time was agreed upon but road construiction shortened if from 3 hours to a little over an hour and a half. We killed the rest of the time hanging in a beach bar which was pleasant but not what we signed up for.

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Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Our guide was very interesting and we learned a lot about Greek Culture.

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Naxian Cooking Experience

Naxos

Everyone was so nice and engaging. We ha a great time.

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I can't speak highly enough of Thanos. He had organised for us an excellent journey which he ensured worked smoothly throughout the whole time, from beginning of our planning to the very end. Thanos was most personable and caring and it was a delight meeting him in person.

The other person I can't speak highly enough of either, was our driver, Andreas. Throughout the four days with him, his driving was fantastic, he was great company, thoughtful, helpful and was there for us every step of the way. We gained from Andreas a lot of knowledge about Greece.

All the guides were superb, especially Alex, who guided us through the Acropolis.

We appreciated the great hotels chosen for us.

Thank you Thanos and Kimkim

I tried KimKim.com , the first time for organizing trip in Greece 4May-19 May 2023

Thanos is my trip planner.

Thanos asked my requirements before planning my trip and the whole trip is prefect & excellent exceeded my expectation.

From the moment I touched down from Athens airport , I was received by a private car pick up. Hotels were carefully chosen in the town center with car access, esp in Chania where the hotel is next to the old town with car access.
Hiking were well planed with experienced guides in Samaria gorge hike and in Santorini hikes.

The trip guides were detailed including contacts numbers. Everyday were well planned. Pick up drivers were punctual. Thanos monitored my trip and arranged ferry tickets and flights check in tickets.

I have a safe and wonderful time. It is prefect & seamless planned trip suited my requirements. Thanos is a responsible person, experienced organizer with eye of details (and well thoughts) at every steps of the trip .

I trust him.

Hotel Reviews

Andronis Athens Luxury Suites

Athens

Well located , nice neighborhood and good breakfast

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Heraklion – Crete

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Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

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Asha Luxury Suites

Santorini, Cyclades, Greece

Super good views, comfortable room and nice bathroom. Good breakfast

Authenticity & Character

Views and services.

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Activity Reviews

Overnight to an Athens International Airport hotel

Greece

Very good rest before returning home.

Quality of Experience

Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

No transport.

The Unique Samaria Gorge hike

Greece

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Cruise of Balos lagoon and Gramvousa island with private transfers

Chania

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The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour

Greece

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Mountain Road Trip to the Ancient Cave of Zeus

Greece

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Caldera Hike

Santorini

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Santorini Wine Roads

Santorini

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Day Hike at Thirassia

Santorini

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Top grade guide

Transport

Antonis was fantastic! Answered all our questions within a minute and was extremely flexible with last minute changes as needed.

Activity Review

Private Food Tour of Santorini

Santorini

This was an absolute must if visiting Santorini. Tasos our tour guide was incredible in answering not only questions about the food, but local history, geology and mythology. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone!

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Food

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When I was researching our 30th wedding anniversary trip to Greece, I was struck by Meteora and wanted this to be a part of our itinerary. As this was not near the Cyclades islands, I requested the itinerary include Meteora, include independent and guided exploration of the mainland, and a nearby island, bring us closer to the greek culture, provide comfortable/authentic accommodations, and allow us to be active. Chris proposed an itinerary that included stays and/or visits to Athens, Delphi, Arachova, Meteora, Galaxidi/Nafpaktos, Zagori region (stay in Vitsa), Vikos Gorge, and Corfu. I was so impressed that he had listened to our desires of having an independent trip, supported by knowledgeable guides, emphasizing more authentic Greek stays, with some free time, and within our budget. We had a thoughtful gift and card from Chris at our first hotel, he checked in with us along the way to make sure we reached each of our destinations without complications, as we were driving ourselves after we left Athens, he had given us directions to each location and planned all of our guided outings as well. We had historical tours, monastery tour, food tour, mountain guided tour, and river rafting tour. All were EXCELLENT! We requested a modification to our last day's tour, and although it was inconvenient to do so, Chris made it happen and set us up with a tour that suited our interests the best!
This was my first experience with KimKim but certainly won't be my last! Chris was outstanding in helping us plan our trip to Greece and making it extremely memorable. I have already recommended him to several of my clients and will continue to do so enthusiastically! THANK YOU CHRIS!

Hotel Reviews

Achilleas Hotel

Athens

Great location to explore Athens on foot. Welcoming staff, clean rooms, perfect for our arrival in Greece. Would stay there again!

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Fedriades Hotel Delphi

Delphi

Great location. Views on upper floors are best. Staff was very friendly, helpful with finding parking which could be a problem (especially if you return to your hotel later in the evening from a drive). Hotel was a bit older, but very clean and very comfortable. Easy walking distance to ruins. Would stay here again.

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Tsikeli Hotel Meteora

Meteora

Loved this hotel!!!!! Beautiful views, modern, clean, nice lobby and breakfast area. Loved the rustic stone. Location was easy walking distance to town, restaurants, and start of hikes. Parking can be problematic but staff helped us locate parking when we were out of options.

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Zagori Suites

Zagori

Wow! When we arrived, there was no one else booked at the hotel so we got upgraded to the Chalet. We had direct contact with the staff who were SO friendly, giving us tips on where to go explore, must-see's, where to eat, etc. They fed us such a plentiful breakfast that we asked them to wrap some of it up for us to snack later. This turned out to be a good decision as we were so early in the season that restaurants had closed early in town and this gave us food to eat that night. The chalet was such a welcome luxury at this point in our trip! We had our own parking spot too! We LOVED the Zagori Suites!

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Location

Staff

If I could give 10 stars, I would!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Arcadion Hotel

Kerkira

The Arcadion Hotel Room provided amazing views, easy walking to everything in town (restaurants, shops, historic monuments, and to fortresses). Bring a map or GPS to find your way around town as it is easy to get lost. The staff was very professional, helpful when assistance was requested, and watched our luggage dutifully for us on our last day and upon arrival (before check in was permitted). The internet signal was spotty but served our purposes.

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Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

We stayed at Avra Hotel Rafina on our last night before departing Athens. It was conveniently located (short drive back to airport), provided a free shuttle (drivers were quite helpful with luggage), and a nice view of the water/harbor. There were some authentic restaurants nearby for a late dinner, and was a safe place to go for a walk, even though we arrived quite late.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

This was an average hotel, clean enough but nothing super impressive. Breakfast was quite average compared to our other experiences while in Greece.

Activity Reviews

Delphi Ancient Trail Hike

Greece

We had to change our route due to weather that day but the guide came ready with a driver to start us at a different point, away from the dark clouds. We ended up hiking down to the olive groves and learned much about the area while doing so. We loved our guide from Trekking Hellas!

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Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Such a great tour and SO much food! We just couldn't eat it all.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walking.

- Delphi Guided Tour (Self-Drive)

Greece

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and able to relate the history of greek mythology to today's world. She did not accompany us to the top but did let us know what we would find and prepared us for this. She was late arriving to meet us and seemed rushed to take us through our tour. Nonetheless, we appreciated her insight into what we were seeing.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was late, and quite rushed in giving us our tour. Was very good at working around the crowd though.

Transport

Walking distance from our hotel.

Welcome to Meteora

Greece

Wow! This is an amazing destination that leaves me speechless! A Must-See in Greece for sure!

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Meteora Hiking

Greece

We had an experienced moutaineering guide who took us on a guided hike, shared his knowledge with us, and made the experience special.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mountaineering guide for hike was great; historical guide for inside the monastery was also great!

Transport

Hike to meeting point.

Rafting Voidomatis

Greece

The river was running at Class 1-2 rating, so it was an easy rafting experience. It was definitely a beautiful way to experience the gorge and the Voidomatis River without too much exertion. We had been hiking quite a bit, so this was a nice change of pace. Our guide and driver were fantastic and took plenty of pictures along the way for us.

Quality of Experience

For those who are experienced rafters, this is an easy ride. No class IV-V adrenaline rushes but beautiful views.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very helpful, safe, with adequate equipment for conditions, and clean changing rooms. Offered us coffee too :)

Transport

Once we got to the Hellas Trekking Rafing Base, they drove us to the put in and back from the take out location to the base.

The Ultimate Corfu Food Tour

Corfu

We requested this activity be less food oriented, and more history oriented. They accommodated our interests and it turned out to be a great tour!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walking distance!

We have just returned from the most unforgettable trip to Greece! It was an amazing action packed trip that we couldn’t have done without the wonderful guidance from Ina our trip organiser. She understood the brief perfectly. It was a 2 week adventure in Athens, Naxos and Santorini for my 13 year old daughter and I.

I had never heard of Naxos but it ended up being our favourite place. It was the perfect balance of Island relaxation, ancient history and a deep dive into Greek culture. It also had some lovely shopping and great opportunities for some Instagram shots!

Athens was magical in all it’s big city hustle and bustle and of course the Acropolis was breathtaking.

Santorini was stunning despite not so picturesque weather. The car rental was an adventure! We had a couple of hiccups with the car not starting on one occasion, but the customer care team in Greece (Irene, Christos and Mariann) were so responsive and we resolved the issue straight away. They couldn’t have been more helpful and reassuring if they tried.

All future holidays will be organised through Kim Kim. I cannot recommend their service highly enough. If you are going to Greece - you MUST connect with Ina. She is fantastic!

Thank you Ina and the team for making the trip a perfect balance of action and relaxation. 💙

Hotel Reviews

Manos Small World Santorini

Santorini island

The views!!!! Lovely balcony and the room was so spacious.

Authenticity & Character

Very cute looking, but had everything we needed.

Location

Walking distance to Fira, shops and restaurants

Staff

Couldn’t be more helpful if they tried :)

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything clean and comfortable.

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Fantastic location, comfortable beds and a delicious breakfast. Modern amenities.

Authenticity & Character

Modern

Location

Close to the Plaka district and walking distance to all ancient sites.

Staff

Very responsive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adriani Hotel

Naxos Town

Our favourite hotel! Breakfast was out of this world! I’m sorry I didn’t get to try all the home made dishes - unbelievable!

Authenticity & Character

So clean and people running the hotel were delightful

Location

Walking distance to town.

Staff

Amazing!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable

Activity Reviews

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We walked!

Boat Trip to Mykonos & Delos

Naxos

Amazing history at Delos and wonderful cosmopolitan aspects of Mykonos.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Not the ferry’s fault, but it was a windy day with choppy water. A few passengers were sick. We had taken our seasickness tablets Kwells prior and had no sicknesses! In fact we liked the rocky trip 😅

Naxos Bike Tour

Naxos

Our favourite experience! Manos our guide was great! Such a brilliant way to see the countryside and delve into Greek culture with traditional Tavern meal, olive tasting and we visited a traditional cheese making farm.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Manos was the best!

Transport

Safe, easy to ride bikes.

Sailing Tour around Naxos

Naxos

The best weather helped make this trip magical.

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Useful Information

Greece

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My friend and I had a wonderful trip to Greece in May 2023. Our trip was planned by Thanos, our local Greek travel specialist using KimKim and was very specific to what we were interested in. We had a private tour of Athens and the Acropolis. Our tour guide, Alexandria, was knowledgeable, easy to talk to and very accommodating. She took us on a culinary tour of Athens, one of the highlights of our trip, as we got to eat baklava in a local Greek Taverna, watch cheese and other pies being made--then sample them fresh and hot--eating the best Giro sandwiches in Athens and sample fresh olives, nuts and other products at the fresh market. We enjoyed driving to Mystras to see the UNESCO site (fabulous ruins) and visiting ancient Corinth where the apostle Paul preached. Other highlights of our trip were our visit to Chania on the island of Crete and staying on Santorini for 3 days. Near Chania we had a Greek cooking class at a farmhouse where we made our own dinner and learned to appreciate the multiple uses of olives and olive oil. We stayed in a cozy boutique hotel in Chania and in a hotel on the cliff in Santorini with an amazing view of the sunsets and cruise ships. We have to give a major shoutout to Thanos, our travel specialist. Before we left he worked closely with us to pick the tours, hotels and activities that were the best for us and within our budget--he gave us great suggestions of things to do that we didn't know about. We actually got to meet him in Athens and he checked on us almost daily. We messaged him when we had questions about the itinerary or needed help and he always responded quickly.
I highly recommend KimKim and their travel specialists. Their platform that produces the itinerary is easy to use and included ideas for restaurants and what to see in each city we visited.

Hotel Reviews

Consolato Boutique Chania

Chania Town

This hotel is very clean, the location in the old part of Chania close to the water and central to the shops and restaurants. The room we were in was spacious and we had a little balcony that looked out on the street. The hotel is like an apartment next to restaurants and shops. We ate breakfast (part of the room rate) at a nearby restaurant and the food was amazing. Be sure to try the Crete breakfast if you stay there.

Authenticity & Character

Cozy and part of the neighborhood. Wasn't a hotel with a lobby, more like an apartment.

Location

Close to everything--the old city, the port and the new city.

Staff

The manager was waiting for us to arrive and very accessible. She arranged a box breakfast one morning because we had a tour that started before breakfast began.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Good beds, nice bathroom with shower that didn't leak onto the rest of the floor.

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Great downtown location with an amazing view of the Acropolis. The breakfast buffet is very good and you can view the Acropolis as you eat. Rooms are clean, beds are comfortable. Very attentive hotel staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

View of the Acropolis and location is near many sights.

Staff

Helpful, friendly, quick to respond

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cliff Side Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

The white-splashed hotel was on the side of the cliff with amazing views of the bay, the island and all boats going by, including cruise ships that docked right below us. Sunsets were great. And the views at night are wonderful. It's about a 10 minute walk from the town but has restaurants and amenities nearby. Also, you could walk along the cliff in both directions to see churches, shops, restaurants, etc. We had a deck with chairs we could sit on to relax and take in the view. You do have to walk down and up stairs to get to the pools and restaurant for the breakfast buffet--which was very good. There is no elevator so you get your exercise going up and down the stairs--be sure to watch where you are going instead of the view!

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were built into the cliff so it was like being in a cave. Very creative way of of staging the pools, rooms and outside decks.

Location

Amazing views, just like what you see in movies. If you value being closer to the town, you may not like this location as much.

Staff

Since there are no elevators, the valets carried your luggage down and up around 100 stairs. When we left our valet put our 2 back packs on his front and back and carried a small and medium suitcase on each shoulder and practically ran up the stairs. Wow! The front office staff were very kind, responsive and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

We flew in at 8 pm and left at 3:30 am to catch our flight. The hotel is very convenient, right across the street from the airport. Staff were kind and efficient. Didn't get to try the food. Very nice hotel with great beds, big bathrooms, all the amenities you would have in a big city hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Not an issue, the location was the most important thing.

Location

Next to the airport.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

DOM Boutique Hotel

Heraklion

This is a good hotel near the main market area and the port. The rooms are nice and the breakfast buffet was excellent--they opened it early just for us because we had an early ferry to catch. It's within walking distance of the main places to visit in town.

Authenticity & Character

More of a modern hotel but cute.

Location

Near the port and the main market.

Staff

They arranged for us to get an early breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

A little patio overlooking the street which made it very comfortable, clean towels every day.

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

This was an excellent tour of the Acropolis--our guide was very knowledgeable and personalized the tour for the two of us. Then she took us around Athens describing the local cuisine and giving us the opportunity to try everything from baklava (the best I've every eaten, in a local taverna) to gyro sandwiches, with cheese pies, fresh olives and dried fruits and nuts in between. I was so stuffed I didn't eat the rest of the day.

Quality of Experience

Alexandria, our tour guide made it so good.

Food

The variety and quality of food was amazing.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We walked, no driver. Our guide was great

Transport

No transport. I can't change it to no stars

Mystras and Ancient Sparta guided tour

Greece

Mystras is an amazing place that I didn't know about before. There is a lot to see and I recommend walking to the very top, which we didn't do. There isn't an "Ancient Sparta", so I think that is misleading. It was great to stop at Corinth on the way back to Athens.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide Alexandria

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide and driver were excellent--very personable and knowledgeable.

Transport

The vehicle was very comfortable, we were given water and it was nice having our own transport.

Ancient Corinth Guided Tour

Greece

The ruins are a work in progress, but still interesting. And there is a good museum that is a part of the tour. We were able to stand where the Apostle Paul probably preached and visualize what it would have looked like. We coupled this tour with the tour of Mystras, which was a good combo and use of time since it was on our way back to Athens. There were not many other people there--it was nice to get off the beaten track.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour

Greece

There were only 6 of us in the group so we got a lot of personal attention. It was fun to visit the little villages in the countryside. First we visited a park-like preserve with fruit trees and local flora. We saw an ancient Greek church and ate hot cheese pies/fresh squeezed OJ in a little town called Stylos. Next we toured a local cheese factory and sampled their cheese with local honey--so delicious. In another town we visited a local bakery, watched some of their processes and ate fresh bread with local olive oil. We visited some other local sites before ending at a Fres where we ate local cuisine at Koyvaros Taverna. Their Greek salad was the best!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver and guide were excellent--knowledgeable and helpful.

Transport

Chania Local Cooking Class

Chania

We drove to a family farmhouse in Fres where we had our own workstation and learned how to make stuffed zucchini, peppers and tomatoes, cheese pies and a kind of bruschetta. In between we feed sheep, learned about the local history and saw tools and implements they used on the farm in the past. After the food was all cooked we had a huge meal and enjoyed each other's company. The setting was beautiful--our work tables were outside and we could see the mountains and countryside until the sun went down. The food, company and ambiance were amazing.

Quality of Experience

We met some great people on the tour with us--we saw some of them later on other tours and in the airport and it was fun to greet them.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

We went to a museum and learned about the history of Santorini, the Red Beach and to the ruins of the town Akrotiri, that are still being excavated and pieced together. Next was lunch that included delicious baked fish/veggies and a pana cotta with beetroot topping. Truly amazing food. We spent an hour at the Black Beach and shopping area, visited a church at the north end of the island and then ended the day watching the sunset from a restaurant on the tip of the island. It was beautiful!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was great and talked to us personally.

Transport

Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise

Santorini

The catamaran was very nice and the views and food were amazing. There were only 10 of us on board and our group meshed will together. The only problem was that it was too cold to get in the water. Not anyone's fault, many locals told us it was the coldest May in their memory.

Quality of Experience

Only downside was the cold--it was sunny but not that warm.

Food

Our cook brought her own herbs and made the best salad, pita bread and grilled meat.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff on the boat were very customer service oriented and fun to talk to.

Transport

Our trip to Greece was fantastic. Chris did a wonderful job organizing our large group. He is responsive and very informative. All the tours were well done by experienced and knowledgable guides.

Even when the weather foiled our hike at the Samaritan Gorge, or guides - Andreus and George, shifted the plans in the moment to a cave church, olive oil factory, and wine tasting at a monastery. It was a memorable day in Chania.

The tour at the Knossos Palace was spectacular. The professional tour guide who met us at the museum was very knowledgable. We appreciated learning about one of the oldest civilizations. It was interesting to see the museum and then go to the archeologic site. Alena also was very personable.

Food was great (fresh and health… accommodating several vegetarians) and accommodations were clean and comfortable.

Drivers were prompt and friendly…and very skillful in navigating the narrow roads.

A very positive experience using KimKim and especially Chris and his colleagues.

Hotel Reviews

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Heraklion – Crete

Good location. Nice rooms and comfortable beds Breakfast buffet was had a lot of variety.

Authenticity & Character

Nicely decorated and comfortable

Location

Close to the ferry

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were clean and comfortable

Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

Hotel had good food and friendly staff. The location was 25 min to airport and near a ferry port. I would not consider this a tourist destination, but a transfer point. There was a nice beach but the weather and time of year -May- everything was closed. Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Clean and comfortable

Location

25 min to airport

Staff

Friendly staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Food was very good.

Activity Reviews

Drive towards Heraklion - Short stop at Rethymno

Greece

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Safe and friendly

Transport

Clean and comfortable

The Unique Samaria Gorge hike

Greece

Rained out… but the guides took us on an alternative adventure. Cave church, olive oil factory and a wine tasting at a monastery. Will return for this

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Safe and friendly

Transport

Clean and comfortable

The private tour of Knossos Minoan palace

Greece

Guide was knowledgable and friendly. The museum was well done. It was great to see the site after the indoor exhibits. A must see

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Safe and friendly

Transport

Clean and comfortable

All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

We stayed in Oia and enjoyed the quaint town… great food and spectacular views. We took a self-guided hike from Oia to Capitol Rock. And we stopped for lunch. While it was a bit crowded to get to the iconic vistas…. But you can’t go to Santorini without seeing them. People were friendly and food was good.

Quality of Experience

Food

Fresh

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Safe and friendly

Transport

Clean and comfortable

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This trip was my first experience with kimkim. I was traveling to Greece for the first time for business and wanted to see Athens. I did not have the knowledge or energy to plan tours. I discovered the kimkim web site on google noting that they had a local Greek trip planner, Amalia. I was not disappointed. Transportation, lodging, restaurant suggestions were all provided. Thanasis Lymperopoulos met us at the airport and drove us to the Royalty Hotel Athens. The hotel is centrally and conveniently located. It was clean, comfortable, friendly, safe. Thanasis drove us the next afternoon to Cape Sounio to see the coast and the temple of Poseidon. This tour was spectacular. The sunset on the water was beautiful. Thanasis is an excellent driver and tour guide. He made the drive interesting and seamless.
The next day we toured the Acropolis and Acropolis museum as arranged by Amalia with Athens Walking Tour. The guide, Alex, was extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much. We followed this tour with a food tour conducted by Marina. She filled us with food and culture. Both tours are highly recommended.
Thanasis picked us up the next morning and drove us to Delphi and Arachova. It is a long drive but again, Thanasis made it interesting. He is such a good driver we did not even look at the road- only the scenery. We lunched in Arachova at a wonderful restaurant, Patriko Mas.
Finally, we left Athens with an on time transport to the airport arranged by Amalia. The Athens experience via Amalia and KimKim is excellent. I will use kim kim again for a future destination.
Thank you, Amalia, Alex, Marina, and especially Thanasis.

Chris did an outstanding job working with our group of 11 people traveling to Greece. We had people flying in at different times, leaving etc and he managed it all! We had a fabulous itinerary at each place we stayed, with free time built in as well., guides were very knowledgeable and friendly, transportation in very nice luxury vans was the cherry on top!
Chris ‘s communication prior to the trip was very consistent, explaining things and accommodating our needs. He kept in touch during the trip and when rain canceled a gorge hike we were planning, he quickly pivoted and made alternate plan we thoroughly enjoyed! We were able to experience local things, street fare food, small olive oil factory, monastery with wine tasting etc.

We also met up with Chri# on the trip and it was so fun to meet him after all he planning. Thank you Chris!

We had a fabulous trip and will use Kim Kim in the future, no doubt. Worth every penny! A memorable trip with friends.

Activity Reviews

All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Knowledgeable guide said she could focus on our interests too, history, mythology etc. best tour guide I have ever had! Food tasting and wines small local restaurants inside and out was so much fun!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drive towards Heraklion - Short stop at Rethymno

Greece

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The private tour of Knossos Minoan palace

Greece

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

John wrote:
Andreas, our driver, was a fount of information that we were not expecting. Absolutely brilliant!

Susan wrote:
Title: Outstanding organisation and people.

"I can't speak highly enough of Thanos. He had organised for us an excellent journey which he ensured worked smoothly throughout the whole time, from beginning of our planning to the very end. Thanos was most personable and caring and it was a delight meeting him in person.

The other person I can't speak highly enough of either, was our driver, Andreas. Throughout the four days with him, his driving was fantastic, he was great company, thoughtful, helpful and was there for us every step of the way. We gained from Andreas a lot of knowledge about modern Greece.

All the guides were superb, especially Alex, who guided us through the Acropolis.

We appreciated the great hotels chosen for us.

Thank you Thanos and Kimkim."

We had an AMAZING Family Vacation to Greece! Chris at KimKim absolutely hit this out of the park!!! The detail and planning that went into to trip was second to none. Every single aspect of this trip was perfection. Beginning with the initial planning phone call with our specialist Chris - all of way to our arrival at the airport to return home was handled with precision. After speaking with Chris and sharing the types of activities an experiences we were hoping for - he went right to work! He had the first draft of our itinerary to us within 48 hours!!

The most difficult part of this whole experience was just waiting until it was time to go!

The transportation provided by Lampros was timely and courteous. We especially enjoyed visiting with Kennedy - he was very personable and friendly. Aris with Nafplio Luxury Tours was amazing during our all day tours of Delphi and Nafplio. He was always on time delivering us to our many tours, and was waiting to pick us up afterward. We had two very full days (8 - 10 hours) of sightseeing and experiences and he was professional and kind throughout! He was dressed to the nines and we felt like celebrities getting driven around in such style.

Our hotel, Athens Manor House was situated in the heart of the city - and the staff was fantastic! They carried our bags to our rooms for us, and even allowed us to leave a suitcase there while we jetted off to Santorini for a few days in the middle of our vacation. It was located near many restaurants, shopping, and within walking distance of the Acropolis.

Hilda, our guide on our hike in Delphi was a treat!! She was so knowledgeable and just a joy to spend time with! We were so impressed with Mer Des Oliviers. We learned so much and had a fantastic lunch! The view of the “Sea of Olives” was impressive.

Georgia, our guide at the Delphi Archaeological Museum was out of this world! First of all, we were blown away that she is an actual archaeologist! She taught us so much and was able to explain things in both an interesting and informative way. We loved it!

George at Landlife Travel was a treat! He was also extremely personable and provided such a memorable kayaking experience. He provided us with dozens of pictures of the experience afterward that he and his team had taken along the way.

The entire vacation was amazing - but our time in Santorini was absolutely spectacular! I can not say enough about Lithies Traditional Homes. The property is stunning and the view took our breath away. Maria and Sony went out of their way to make sure every single aspect of our stay was top notch. We will 100% return to this property - in fact I am devastated that I had to leave!!!

Southside Bicycling Tours provided a fun and adventurous e-bike tour of the island. Vasileios and Katarina did a great job showing us some beautiful sites on the other side of the island and provided us with fun and interesting information about Santorini along the way.

We had scheduled a family photo shoot while we were there - and ouR photographer, Tasos Aggelou was fantastic! He knew all of the best places to take us to capture iconic photos of the blue domes and breathtaking sunsets! These photos will be family treasures!!

We capped off our time in Santorini with a Catamaran Cruise with Vista Yachting and it was a blast! Cruising around to several beaches and getting to swim in the natural hot springs - what a way to end out time on the island!

After arriving back in Athens, of course we visited the Acropolis with a private guide, Sophia. Once again, as with all of our guides, she whisked us to the front of the line - and was able to navigate us to all of the best locations for pictures while providing us with tons of interesting and historical information.

There is no way that we could have planned out all of the details of this trip and ended up with the flawless results that we had without KimKim - and especially without Chris and his team! He arranged dinner reservations for us at the most incredible restaurants (including rooftop seating at one location), selected the PERFECT accommodations, make all of the transportation arrangements as well as all of the activities and tours. We just showed up and got to enjoy all of it!

Chris, and his colleagues - Christos, Ina, Marianna, Marina stayed in communication with us throughout our trip. They were prompt to respond to questions that we had, and they checked in on us and provided updates along the way. I cannot recommend KimKim highly enough…..and if you are going to Greece - you 100% need to ask Chris to plan your trip!! There literally isn’t one thing about this trip that could have been planned better!

Hotel Reviews

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Perfect location, amazing staff - we had an incredible stay!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to restaurants and shopping - within walking distance of everything….including the Acropolis!!

Staff

Very helpful and accommodating!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lithies Traditional Homes

Thíra

OMG! If absolutely breathtaking views, and getting treated like a celebrity is your idea of a perfect vacation - there is NO WHERE else you should go! Maria and Sony at Lithies Traditional Homes were amazing! This was my idea of heaven on Earth! 100% certain that we will return!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Southside Cycling Tour

Greece

SO.MUCH.FUN. I was a little worried when I saw how hilly Santorini was - but there were no issues whatsoever with the E-Bikes! I had never ridden an electric bike before - but after a quick lesson it was a breeze! What a great way to see the island, and have so much fun along the way!!

Quality of Experience

We would 100% do this again!! It was a blast!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Delphi Day Trip with Hike

Athens

Hilda was amazing! Very personable and outgoing! She was a joy to spend the day with!!

Quality of Experience

The Sea of Olives was so cool!!

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hilda was awesome!

Transport

Nafplio Sea Kayak & Picnic

Nafplio

What amazing views!!! George and his team were so much fun!!! They even took pictures throughout the day and emailed them to us! 10/10 would recommend this!!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

George and his team were amazing!!!

Photo shoot in Santorini

Santorini

These pictures will be family treasures!! Tasos Aggelou was amazing!! He knew exactly where to take us in the island to capture the most spectacular photos!! Absolutely breathtaking!!!

Quality of Experience

This was an amazing trip for my family and me. Chris listened and learned about our style of travel and what we wanted to do in Crete and Santorini. His ability to communicate and execute our trip plans was spot on. There was not one hitch in our trip arrangements. From transfers to drivers and ferry travel Chris and Kim Kim had us covered. I have traveled to many different countries and have had a variety of trip arrangements along the way. I can honestly say that Chris and the team is as good as it gets. Relax…enjoy…..and trust the Kim Kim team.

Hotel Reviews

Lithies Traditional Homes

Thíra

Lithies Home was a wonderful location for walking all over Santorini. The staff was kind and very accommodating to any requests we had during our stay. Our home was spotless and breakfast was just wonderful and abundant.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Alcanea Boutique Hotel Chania

Chania Town

The staff at this hotel was wonderful and went out of there way to make everything perfect for us.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Private Excursion to Zeus Cave & Lasithi Plateau

Heraklion

This was ok but not as beneficial as other activities. Our guide with this activity was not very active with explaining The history of the cave.

Quality of Experience

The guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Loved having all the transfers taken care of! Loved the hotel on Santorini! All the guides scheduled for us were prompt, knowledgeable, and personable.

Hotel Reviews

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

Pros: good location, good breakfast spread Cons: typical European hotel room (and bathroom), which means fine but small and nothing special

Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

Pros: great beach access, wonderful and very hard-working staff, good food Cons: they charge hotel guests for the beach chairs, small rooms

Belvedere Suites Santorini

Santorini

Many of the hotels with caldera views are open to the path that everyone walks on. (If you have been to NYC, imagine living on the high line.) This hotel was situated in a way that made it very private. It was also just lovely, and in a great location.

Activity Reviews

Athens e-bike tour

Athens

We all enjoyed this, and it kept us awake on our arrival day. The one thing that was odd was that Chris scheduled a tour guide to collect us at our hotel and walk us a few blocks to the bike shop (where another guide took over) and back to our hotel at the end. He was a nice guy but it seemed superfluous.

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Excellent guide, and we were all stuffed when the tour was over!

Naxian Cooking Experience

Naxos

This was very fun. They were very accommodating of the fact that two people in our group wanted meat and two don't eat meat.

Cycling in enchanting landscapes of Naxos

Naxos

This was not as good as the Athens bike tour. To be fair, the weather wasn't great and one road that they apparently always use was closed for repairs. Still, I found it odd when the guide said he only plans on riding about half the scheduled time. For his trips that go to wine tastings that makes sense, but we weren't doing that. We stopped at a cafe and had a drink, which was fine, but unnecessary.

All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

Very informative guide, and the day was interesting. The end was a waste though. If they are going to offer a "sunset cocktail" they should pick a location with a good sunset view. We were in a charming restaurant, but it was not a sunset viewing spot.

Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise

Santorini

I'm sure it would have been "amazing" if the water had been warmer. As it was, we had several long-ish stops for swimming but nobody went in the water for more than 10 minutes. It would have been nicer to keep moving I think. Great lunch and very nice crew.

What a phenomenal, exciting, beautiful, romantic, and memorable adventure!

I still marvel at Nikos' ability to plan the perfect and unique experience for us. At every turn, he asked the right questions to create so many of these special little moments for us all throughout this incredible country. There is no way we could have planned something so thoughtful and authentically Greek on our own.

He planned every little detail so all we had to do was follow his itinerary to be constantly delighted and amazed by what he had in store for us. By the end, we kept laughing at the absurdity of how magical it all was and we'd say to each other, "Of course, this is happening. Nikos planned it."

I started to write out our favorite experiences, but genuinely, I would have listed every single thing we did on our trip.

Here's the point: If you want to go to Greece, work with Nikos. Tell him about you and your travel partners, your budget, and what makes a trip exciting/memorable/desirable and then trust Nikos. He'll plan things you would never find in a tour book and you'll wind up with the most beautifully unique trip. Seriously.

Hotel Review

Daphne's Club Hotel & Apartments

Xylokastro

Daphne has created the perfect little oasis on the Corinthian Gulf in Greece. She has everything you need and lots more than you didn't even know you needed — like the most beautiful and delicious breakfast buffet in all of Greece.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Santorini Sailing Cruise & meal on Board

Santorini

This was downright magical. By this point in the trip, we were a little tired, and having 5 hours of lying on a sailboat, drinking wine, and eating a fabulous meal was exactly what we needed. Also, Cosmos was fabulous. He told great stories, taught us the history of the Santorini Caldera, and looked like the perfect handsome sailor.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Thanos did a perfect job organizing a trip to Greece for my husband, my in-laws and myself! I wanted a smooth trip and felt too overwhelmed to plan it myself. We went to Athens, Naxos and Santorini. Everything went so smoothly and I'm very grateful! Thanos was easily accessible and just knowing he was there if we needed anything took all the stress out of the trip. He even met us for a drink in Athens, introducing us to a rooftop bar with a fantastic view of the Acropolis. He arranged tours based on our interests with knowledgeable guides which added so much to our enjoyment of Greece. All of the transfer drivers to ferries and airports were on time and professional. What a relief to have everything planned and just show up where you're supposed to be! Everyone we dealt with was kind and efficient. The planning stage was fun and Thanos was quick to respond even given the time difference. This is definitely the way to go for a hassle free trip, and I found the price to be reasonable as Thanos worked to fit our budget. We even met a fellow Kimkim traveler, also thrilled with her experience in Greece. I will definitely use Kimkim again and am already looking forward to planning my next trip! Thank you, Thanos!!

Hotel Reviews

Antony Suites

Naxos

For me, this was a stand out place to stay. Absolutely spotless with all amenities. Adorable, great location, super nice staff, delicious breakfast baskets!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful room, comfy, quiet, charming little balcony!

Location

Walk to beach, to old town, to restaurants. Quiet and charming!

Staff

So so nice!! Very caring for our comfort.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Perfection!

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

Beautiful setting, excellent (big!) breakfast, great service. Just don't reserve the Canava suite. Too dark and a foul smell. The other rooms look great, and my in laws had a gorgeous Romantic room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

View of the Caldera is incredible.

Staff

Very responsive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

As stated, Canava suite needs some sprucing up and a solution to the smell. Other rooms are amazing!

Blend Hotel Athens

Athens

We did a basic room which had all that we needed. Maria at the front desk was great, giving us recommendations and she was very friendly and kind.

Authenticity & Character

Clean, everything worked, no complaints!

Location

Walked to everything. Perfect location.

Staff

Maria was wonderful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

All good!

Activity Reviews

Santorini Wine Roads

Santorini

We had a great time with our fellow tourists. I already loved Santorini wine, but learning about the production was so interesting. Elsa knew her wine and was a great guide!

Quality of Experience

The delicious wine phenomenal and we loved talking to everyone!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Elsa was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and kind.

Transport

Platinum Sunset Caldera Cruise

Santorini

Our last tour, this was a highlight of the trip! Although it was chilly when we went it did not detract from the experience. We had a great friendly group of people, and the views were just fantastic!

Quality of Experience

The boat was beautiful, new looking and safe. Seeing Santorini from the water was a fabulous experience. Highly recommend!

Food

Very good! Everything I had I enjoyed. They prepared a vegetarian plate for me.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yannis and Rafaela did a great job explaining all that we saw and provided a very delicious meal!

Transport

Friendly driver, Demetrius!

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

To have a guide at the Acropolis made the experience so much more interesting. Alexandra was knowledgeable and kind. And the food! Delicious and plentiful.

Quality of Experience

Learning about what we saw from a knowledgeable professional was very helpful

Food

Greek coffee, olives, cheese, all of it delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Sunset Walk

Naxos

Loved this tour with Katia. Old town is quaint and beautiful but knowing the history made the experience so much more meaningful. Katia was great!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Greek people are kind and friendly and love their country. Katia was wonderful.

Transport

We walked!