Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

KimKim was absolutely amazing!! We booked this trip 3 years ago as our honeymoon and had to postpone due to covid. Rebecca was our local specialist and she was absolutely amazing!! They were extremely flexible with our rebooking. Rebecca was on top of this and was following all our flights and new when we were delayed. She checked in with us once we arrived and selected the best tour guides!! Theodore on Athens was extremely personable! Our tours in Santorini were given by Gus and Kostas, and they were both very knowledgeable! All of our hotels were gorgeous and, and Greece itself was beyond anything we could have imagined! Everyone in Greece is extremely friendly and we would recommend going there in a heartbeat! Santorini is somewhere you could EASILY spend a week and still not get enough! We truly appreciate everything Rebecca did for us!

Our planning team of Ina and the Travel12 care team was exceptional. Ina really worked on meeting our diverse needs for beaches, vegan and gluten free eaters, hiking and cultural outings. Pretty much a perfect fit for our family of 5. Accommodations and transport were excellent, and we consistently got compliments on (Ina’s) choices of Naxos, Paros, and Tinos for a low tourist, good outdoors options. We highly recommend these folks!

Hotel Reviews

Voreades

Tinos

This is a very authentic boutique hotel in Tinos, which is not very touristy and so hotel options appear to be more limited. The owners are fantastic people, super friendly and helpful. The facility itself is very traditional garden style which we found a bit claustrophobic although the quality of the interior was very nice decor if a little older styling and wear. I think that this is a nice place but not as light and airy as our other hotels on Naxos and Paros. Recommended for authentic feel and staff, but be aware this is a very close-knit experience.

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Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

Average airport hotel. Location is close to Rafina port for ferry, but otherwise average. This area has clearly seen some decline so there isn’t much it eh way of restaurants or shops around. There is a mediocre public beach next to the hotel.

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Iris Boutique Hotel Paros

Naousa

Very nice modern hotel with a balcony view of the ocean. A bit far from downtown and Nasaou is quite hilly, but this location is also quiet and has easy rental car parking.

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Korali Palace Hotel

Naxos

This place is wonderful. The rooms are spacious and airy. The facility is traditional but modernized. It fits nicely with the town atmosphere and there are several excellent restaurants very close by. Staff is super helpful and breakfast was good. Nice kitchenette too!

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Easy to get away from the port but still close to beach and port for easy walk.

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NLH Monastiraki

Athens

This is a very nice modern hotel, well situated near the old town plaza and acropolis. Everything was great except that there was apparently a new night spot that was playing booking musing until 4am. We aren’t night life people so this was not great. But the hotel was very clean and breakfast was also good.

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Noise at night- might not be fixable

Activity Reviews

Paros Cultural Hiking Tour

Paros

Maria was a fantastic guide. We hiked the Byzantine trail and she covered both history and botanical topics which was great!

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We drove and there was lots to see

Boat Trip to Mykonos & Delos

Naxos

We cancelled this day trip to have more relaxation time

Cooking Class in Naxos Villages

Naxos

One of the best parts of our trip was as this cooking class with Katerina. She and her mother were so friendly and accommodating and the class was really fun! She had no problem providing vegan options and the small village was beautiful!

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We drove and it was very scenic

Acropolis & Flavors of Athens

Athens

Our guide Dionysus was fantastic. Interesting, friendly, enthusiastic, and accommodating. We had a great time with him and he was very efficient with the tour planning. Highly recommended!

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Cafe with traditional Greek coffee and sweets

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Dinner in Athens

Athens

Fantastic Ergon House restaurant. The food and service were excellent. We had a large variety of traditional foods to try including vegan choices. The service was very good.

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We walked there. It’s a little hard to find.

We have been back a week now and wish we could return to the trip that Aggeliki planned for us. We took a giant leap of faith using this KimKim app which we had never heard of....to our delight it was well worth the leap of faith. Aggeliki, our representative from KimKim in Greece was a 10/10. She had everything planned out correctly including all driver pick ups and ferry trips. We made all plans including our itinerary and hotel changes, tour changes and updates right through the app with only one actual telephone call.
When our ferry was late while in Greece and we had not yet received notification from the ferry company, Aggeliki had already alerted us of the delay. She is professional and efficient and was available to us the entire trip, via the app or through whatsapp. We don't think she actually ever sleeps!
As for the trip...Aggeliki always had us arriving to our tour with extra time. I will say there was alot of wait around time in certain circumstances, but to her benefit we believe she was erring on the safe side to allow for traffic, etc. and overall delays.
Greece is not only a beautiful historic place to visit, but the hospitality of the people is a 10/10.

We had an amazing 10 day family trip to Greece. KimKim helped us plan the itinerary and answered all of our questions to ensure we had the best trip possible. It took the stress out of worrying about our trip. When we were in Greece, we had access to a local agent who answered all of our questions whenever we needed and was extremely responsive. We already can’t wait to travel again with them!

Irene worked with me to create a personal Greek vacation that fit my requirements of visiting a few islands during my time. Everything was laid out in easy to follow detailed instructions, I didn't have to worry about a thing. Our tours were all small and personal. We had a great time and would definitely use them again.

Hotel Reviews

Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

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Aera Milos - Aria Hotels

Milos

It was interesting and different but also odd.

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Afroditi Venus Beach Hotel & Spa Santorini

Santorini

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Iris Boutique Hotel Paros

Naousa

Beautiful views and the nicest staff!

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Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

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Activity Reviews

Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour

Greece

Our guide didn't tell us anything. It was a long silent drive.

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Milos Sea Kayak Tour

Milos

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Our 2-week trip to Greece was truly fantastic. We had an incredible time. Perfect mix of culture/history and R&R, thanks to our local specialist in Athens, Hara Solakaki. She planned a perfect trip for us, tailored to our wishes/requests (not easy as we were traveling with 2 nine-year-olds).

The food was outstanding, and the people we met were all so friendly and welcoming.

Among the islands, Milos was our favorite, with Naxos a very close second. We loved Santorini too (the views are #1) and we're glad we went, but not sure we'd return due to the crowds. Glad we did 1 less night in Santorini than the other islands.

Our favorite excursion was the all-day Milos boat cruise. That said, we really enjoyed all the excursions, and Eleni was a fantastic guide at the Acropolis.

Best hotel was El Greco, but we enjoyed all 4 really.

Thanks to Hara for planning such a great trip for us. We now have a lifetime of memories from this beautiful country! We'll be back!

We had an amazing trip - it struck the right balance of sightseeing and being active and time to relax and enjoy the beach, the beauty and culture of Greece, and its friendly and welcoming people. Each experience felt like it was better than the last. Aggeliki was thoughtful in building a great itinerary and was both proactive and responsive before and during our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel

Athens

I wish we would have been here longer - we stayed our last night and had to leave quite early to catch our flight. We were welcomed with a cold glass of lemonade while we checked in. The hotel is right around the corner from many wonderful restaurants and shops, so we had fun walking through and finding someplace to have our last dinner in Greece. We left at 3 a.m. and the hostess arranged for us to have breakfast packed in a bag for us, which was very kind. Rooms are beautiful and spacious.

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Apricot & Sea Luxury Villas

Naxos

This is a beautiful property with expansive views, lots of space, close access to the beach, and helpful staff.

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The location is wonderful - right on the sea. We didn't realize it's a pretty good hike to a restaurant or supermarket, so guests will want to be aware of this and either arrange for a car or other ground transportation to be able to explore the island.

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Our host was very helpful and responsive. She helped us rent a car when we realized we would need to do so. She gave us additional coffee pods when we weren't able to find any that fit our machine at the supermarket. Very friendly and welcoming.

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Gaia Cave Suites (ex Canvas Suites)

Santorini

This is a beautiful property in a great location in Oia. It is right on the caldera and require a lot of steps and stamina to get from the main street to the rooms. The beds were very comfortable and the housekeepers did a nice job keeping us supplied with towels and toiletries.

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Oniro City

Athens

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Helpful, friendly staff and a delicious breakfast.

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Friendly and helpful staff - delicious and generous Greek breakfast.

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We were close to the Acropolis and other sights.

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Activity Reviews

Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Santorini

The catamaran cruise was a highlight of our trip. From the kind and helpful crew and well-appointed boat to the absolutely gorgeous views of Santorini that you can only experience by sea, this experience was amazing. Our guides stopped at several location so we could swim and snorkel, gave us interesting and helpful information about Santorini's history, and made us a delicious dinner. The sunset was stunning and closed out the day perfectly.

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Local tastings 2024

Greece

This is a beautiful winery right outside of Fira. Our chef Angelikki provided helpful instruction with history of the winery, region, traditional foods, and ingredients. This was a hands-on experience that we really enjoyed. The wines were delicious.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

This was a comprehensive and well-guided tour of the key ancient sites in Athens. The tour guide provided great history and context to what we were seeing and tied the whole tour together in an engaging narrative.

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Naxos Culinary Tour

Greece

This activity was really special, and it's an experience I'll always remember. Our guide, George, picked us up at our resort and took us to a beautiful olive oil factory in Halki. We were able to drive through the countryside and several scenic villages while George told us about the history about the island and the region. He then took us to Miss Maria's and Mr. Yannis' farm where we received instruction and helped create a traditional Greek dinner. They couldn't have been more kind and gracious, and we enjoyed every minute of our time there. The meal was delicious and the experience was absolutely fantastic.

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We certainly loved the trip. Things were well planned and I particularly appreciate the planned shuttle service as part of the way to get to events and airports. The reason is that is my biggest fear to not be able to get to the airport or events on time, and when we went on a trip to Italy last year, there was a taxi strike. We booked things tight and needed reliable travel. When it is handled by others, it is tremendous.
I loved the catamaran tour and meal, the Naxos Sun Tour with George, Yanni and Maria, and the accommodations in each place. I can be happy with many different accommodations, but other people on the trip wanted them to be very nice and they were. The meals were amazing and so were the views. We had a shuttle driver in Athens who was excellent and enjoyable. I think his name was Nick? The others on the trip will mention him.
I appreciated seeing several different sites. Naxos was probably my favorite this time because I had not seen it before and it was chill.
Being able to get ahold of Angela and having a good itinerary helped a few times. I always felt safe and taken care of by Angela and each location we were staying.

Hotel Review

Apricot & Sea Luxury Villas

Naxos

It you want a comfortable, off-the-beaten-path, suite with an amazing view, great accommodations, a lot of room, pool access and beaches nearby, this is the place for you. It is also very affordable. We recommend renting a car to get around Naxos, and were very happy with SeaJets Ferry Service to get between islands. This is about 15 minutes from Naxos (city). There are some very nice beaches, restaurants and little supermarkets nearby. The manager was very helpful with connecting with a rental car service and some of the local attractions. We had not decided to rent a car until we got to the island an figured out that taxis take time to get and are not the fastest and cheapest way to see many things on the island. Our rooms were spacious. The air-conditioning, stove and refrigerators were very nice to have. We chose not to spend all out time at the pool, but instead went to the beach. The area is pretty quiet with not much traffic like Santorini. The beaches were not packed and neither were the streets. There is so much to do on Naxos that is couple or small group friendly that it is hard not to pick it over Athens or Santorini unless you really want the night life from clubs which are better there. We were ten to thirty minutes away from interesting history and got to see the life in a rural area of Greece with all of the fun of restaurants, bakeries, and sites to see. Yes, see Athens and Santorini for their history and the views, but go to Naxos and stay here for the cost, comfort, relaxation and the sites of Naxos. Our goal was not to spend every minute at the Villa. Some people do and you could do that. It was not set up with lots of comfortable chairs and couches for lying around and binging on TV. It was set up as a place to get in the pool, spend time on the patio, sleep, shower, and have quick access to the beach and other sites of Naxos. We will definitely go again.

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Beautiful sunsets, spacious rooms, a great patio, and pool access.

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It was close to many things. Off the beaten path, but restaurants and sites to see.

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The hotel manager helped us solve some little problems that were from our own creation.

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Everything was very clean and it was done each day. The beds are firmer that we are used to, but we loved the showers, the deck furniture, and the kitchen were nice.

Activity Reviews

Round Transfers to Akrotiri Archaeological Site

Santorini

Our transfers went well to this site. It is a very important site in regard to world history. I wish they would add some special signage and have some displays, but there is still work being done there from time to time.

Local tastings 2024

Greece

We had fun making the meal and our chef was both fun and personable. The wine was very good, but the experience was definitely a do again.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)

Greece

Great food and beautiful view of the sunset. Oia and this restaurant have some of the highest quality places to go on Santorini or in Greece.

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This was the trip of a lifetime. There were 6 adults and a 4 year old. I told Eleli when we were planning it out I wanted to see the important parts of Greece of the places we were going to as well as free time to explore on our own and to throw in some beaches. She hit it out of the ballpark!

We arrived in Athens around lunch time to the Pan Hotel which is in the heart of Athens, walking distance from Plaka as well as Stygmata Square. The Hotel staff was super friendly and helpful. Across the street is the best Organic Ice Cream shop. We might have had ice cream 3 or 4 times. That evening we went on a wine tour to 3 bars and a food truck type restaurant. The tour guide was Panos and he was from Athens and even told the 20 somethings of the group where to head out later.

The next day was a tour of the Acropolis and Athens Mythology Tour. The day was a rainy one and it was still an excellent tour. ( Eleni had transporation to everything. We never had to worry about getting somewhere or getting back to the hotel. All of that was taken care of.) The guide, was extremely knowledgable and wasn't detered by the rain. Many good photographs on this tour.

The next day we cought a bus to Delphi to tour a museum and see Temple to Apollo and other archaelogical sites. The views on the drive were breathtaking of the sea and the little town near Delphi. We ate at a restaurant and were treated especially well with great photographs of the view as well as the excellent food. The driver picked the restaurant (after we persuaded him to) and it was fantastic.

Day 4 we toured the monistaries in Meteora. This was one of my favorite parts of the trip. The views were breathtaking, and the tour of how the monistaries came to be on the top of these cliffs and rock formations was very informatitive. I have to mention the bus driver, named Stiros. He was hilarious and fancied himself a photographer. He would find out of the way places for us to take photographs with teh beautiful scenery behind us. After we headed back to Athens and the Pan Hotel.

Day 5 we went on a high speed ferry to Mykonos. Our hotel, the Vencia, was right above the "Old Town" that everyone photographs. The rooms were beautiful and the Infinity Pool was where we spent that afteroon. From the pool, you could see the Old Town and the water. The wait staff at the hotel were the best of all the hotels we stayed at. They were so helpful and respectful the entire time we were there. That afternoon, we went to visit Delos, another Archaelogical site which is the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. The tour guide for this voyage was a archeologist and had a different spin from the others we could hear on their tours. She was so knowledgeable and enjoyable to listen to.

Day 6 We had a free beach day and spent the day on Agios Sostis. Sitting in the sun, with an umbrella on a beach chair, drinking Pina Coladas, was the perfect relaxing day we needed.

Day 7 We spent in Naxos. We stayed at the Melidron hotel which is walking distance from the Agios Prokopios Beach. The first day, in the evening we toured a castle which is in the heart of Old Town. She took us first to the Portara, a gigantic door that you first see when you arrive on the island. We took many photographs here. We walked and toured the castle and stopped for some Kitro samples. This liqour is only sold on Naxos, is what we were told.

Day 8 We booked a Naxion Cooking experience, which is my second favorite thing we booked. We first went to Eggares and toured an olive press and learned many things about how they create olive oil. We were warned to eat a light breakfast as there were many samples here. Did you know there is chocolate olive oil? There is olive oil cake and olive oil bread. Wow. Then we immediately headed to Galini to Mrs. Voula and were taken back to make a traditional Greek meal. Her and her daughter made the time we had here so fun and informative. We learned how to make homemade meatballs, tzatiki, and stuffed vegetables. All of the vegetables, herbs, cheese and jellies we were served were all made by Mrs Voula, her husband, daughter or grown by her son. Excellent food. Excellent tour.

Day 9 was another beach day with no tours. Another day of beach chairs, embrellas and pina coladas.

Day 10 was a flight from Naxos to Athens to prepare for home.

Our trip that Angela helped coordinate was wonderful from promptly being picked up at various locations, great hotel & villa stays, amazing & appropriate tours that suited our family to the ready availability of Angela if we had any concerns and questions.
Our tour guide Eleni for the Mythology Acropolis tour kept us intrigued with her storytelling and our kitron tour with Sophia is an experience that all of us including the children will never forget.

Hotel Review

Azure Villa Santorini

Santorini

Amazing comfortable home with the best sunset views!!!

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Exploring the Myth of Santorini

Greece

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Following Ariadne’s path in Naxos (Wine, Spirits & Olive Oil Tasting)

Greece

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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We had a fantastic experience with our greece vacation through kimkim! Angela was amazing - putting together many different itineraries until we had the right one. She was incredibly responsive answering all of our queries usually within minutes if not seconds!! All of the logistics were perfect and she found us some beautiful and unique places to stay that were within our budget. Some highlights were the views and kind staff at our athens hotel, amazing location of hotel and the wonderful kitron tour with sofia in naxos-not to be missed! and the incredible sunsets from our place in santorini. We were so happy with Angela and would definitely book again!

Hotel Reviews

Azure Villa Santorini

Santorini

The best sunset views in all of santorini!

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

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Athens 21

Athens

Amazing-clean, kind staff, generous breakfast and gorgeous rooftop

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Following Ariadne’s path in Naxos (Wine, Spirits & Olive Oil Tasting)

Greece

Sofia was incredible! She kept both kids and adults engaged throughout! Not to be missed!

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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Effie and her team were amazing! Given our difficulties with flight connections just getting to Greece, the personal touch that Effie provided us by meeting us in the Athens Airport prior to our flight to Crete was such a warm and generous gesture, and one that couldn't have been more welcomed. We loved getting the "whatsAp" updates daily as to any schedule changes or just subtle reminders about the next day's activities. All of our drivers/guides were prompt (if not early!), and very generous/friendly with information, knowledge about the local trails we were hiking, insights about cultural landmarks, etc. We loved the "balance" she created between our hiking adventures, cooking explorations, and sight seeing/walking days. It was really an incredible experience and honestly beyond what we could have imagined.

Hotel Review

Cretan Renaissance

Chania

We loved the location, ambiance and staff at this boutique hotel...everyone was amazing! The breakfast was delicious and it was particularly lovely eating on the terrace overlooking the sea each morning!

Authenticity & Character

This is a restored villa over looking the sea, the decor is decidedly authentic and the character remains true to it's historic past.

Location

Location is right in the heart of the historic district and easy walking to everything/anything in Chania!

Staff

So generously welcoming, friendly and warm. My husband arrived injured, and despite the fact there are no elevators (and he had difficulty climbing stairs), they did everything they could to make him feel comfortable!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were immaculate; linens fresh daily. Extra touches like a bottle of wine, olive oils and cookies in the room were a special touch.

Activity Reviews

Imbros Gorge Private Hike and Sfakia Village Visit

Chania

Excellent hike, we had the same guide as we did for the Samaria Gorge, so were thrilled to have someone we already had gotten to know and trust. The scenery is amazing, the hike is much more forgiving than Samaria Gorge, but no less spectacular in scenery!

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The Authentic Cretan Cooking Small Group Experience

Greece

I think this cooking class, while fun,is really more of a "cultural" experience than it is a cooking class, and very much geared towards the person who has not cooked before. We would have preferred a bit more cooking, and less "geology/history" lesson, though we did enjoy the wine tasting that was also offered. It is a "long" afternoon, evening and seems like it could be better organized to make more efficient use of the time. Still, a fun event for those looking to learn more about how to make some basic Cretan dishes.

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We had to "wait" a long time between preparing the meal and eating what we prepared. I think this probably could have been organized a bit more efficiently, perhaps with fewer people in the class?

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These were very basic dishes, aimed at the person with little to no cooking experience.

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Samaria Gorge Private Guided Tour

Greece

This was one of the more amazing experiences we had in Crete! The Gorge is not to be missed! We had an amazing guide that was both knowledgeable, tireless in her ability to answer ALL of our questions, warm/friendly and sensitive to our needs (my husband hiked this gorge injured---which is not the wisest of moves, but he is in excellent condition so despite his knee injury and with the help of walking sticks, was able to make the hike). Our guide had suggested, based on her personal opinion that we use the "point of no return" to assess my husband's condition, given that the only way after that point would be by donkey. Her sage wisdom was a comfort, & against her best recommendation, my husband decided to continue. She was spot-on to recommend we turn around, but I have a highly conditioned/stubborn husband who was sure he could make it despite a sprained knee. And make it he did; it was an experience of a lifetime even with this injury!

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Scenery, quality of the guides, and challenge of the hike.

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Attention to needs, friendliness, extensiveness of knowledge, and engaging personality.

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The guides were excellent. We spent the day, 9 hours, with Nota in Athens. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Antoni spent the day showing us the island of Milos. He detailed it to our wishes. It was a good way to see local places and restaurants. Or guide in Santorini also, spent 9 hours with us. This tour entailed local cuisines and historical landmarks.

The food was good for all of our tours, including the sailing trips. The staff on the Santorini sailing tour, made vegetarian meal, just for me.

We stayed at the Elia Ermou in Athens, the Santa Maria Village Resort and Spa in Milos, and the Santorini Palace Hotel. The staff at all the hotels were friendly and helpful. The hotels were all well situated, in walking distance to restaurant and shopping.

Kimkim did an excellent job planning our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Santa Maria Village Resort and Spa

Milos

The Santa Maria Village Resort & Spa was my favorite hotel. The room and location were excellent.

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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

The hotel was in a great location, but the room setup was a bit unusual. There was no counter space to put things on, which was inconvenient. However, overall, the room was comfortable and decent.

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Activity Reviews

⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran

Santorini

The sunset sailing tour was enjoyable. The food prepared on the boat was good and added to the overall experience.

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All time classic Santorini, Full-Day Island Tour

Santorini

I truly enjoyed the full-day island tour in Santorini. Our guide was exceptional. We visited an archaeological site and had a memorable day.

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⛵ Boat Trip to Kleftiko with catamaran, H/D

Milos

Despite some rain, I had a great time on the boat trip. The crew was friendly and accommodating, which added to the overall enjoyment of the trip.

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🚙 Jeep Safari in Milos

Milos

This wasn't exactly what I expected. I thought it would be a real Jeep, but it was more of a four-wheel drive car. However, the guide, Anthony, was incredible. He genuinely listened to what we mentioned and tried to take us to different places than initially planned. This made the tour feel personalized and unique

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This was a 5-day Family and Friends … Athens & Day Trips in Attica & the Peloponnese in Greece! This included numerous unique experiences that Eleni, our travel specialist from KimKim, orchestrated for our group during this 5-day period. She was the most amazing person to brainstorm with as she took my base ideas and crafted an incredible itinerary for our group of 25 family/friends! Because this was such a large group it proved to be a little more challenging, but Eleni had no problem in orchestrating the whole vacation! Which just goes to show how incredible and detail-oriented Eleni is … which proved to be very important given the size of our group! Our transfers, the group meals, our hotel stay, and the numerous unique experiences Eleni orchestrated for our group during this 5-day period went very smoothly. Additionally, Eleni’s Travel 12 Team kept in contact with me daily and were there for me if ever I needed assistance or had a question which added a very important “comfort level” to me as I was having to manage this large group of friends and family throughout our daily experiences.

There were soooo many highlights of this trip that began with a customized walking tour of Ancient Agora + a food tour in Athens that included craft beer tasting ;o) Additional highlights of our first day in Athens included our evening drive down the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion for a walk around the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon and then we had a sunset dinner on the beach at a traditional taverna with a view of the Temple of Poseidon all lit up. The next day was spent exploring the Peloponnese area that included a 75-min cruise up and down the Corinth Canal, a visit to Ancient Corinth, then off to the archaeological site of Nemea to see the Tempe of Zeus which was followed by lunch in the vineyard of a winery with winetasting! Then before returning to Athens, we ended the day with a stroll around the seaside town of Nafplio and dinner at a waterfront tavern. The next day was an all-day 3-Island Cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina and we sailed back to Athens with fabulous sunset views! Our final day in Greece was spent at Lake Vouliagmeni – which is a mineral springs lake outside of Athens. I have to say that this DAY was the best ever! Then we followed this up with dinner on top of Lycabettus Hill at the Orixontes restaurant (the highest spot in Athens) with spectacular views of the city lit up at night!

So, all in all … once again … Eleni and her Travel 12 Team did a fabulous job in both orchestrating this vacation for the large group of 25 and ensuring that everything went off like clockwork!

THANK YOU for the most memorable vacation!
- Linda and Steve

Hotel Review

Acropolis Hill Hotel

Athens

The room was small but the view of the Acropolis from the upstairs terrace was amazing! The location of the hotel was perfect!

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Activity Reviews

Round trip Transfer in Athens

Athens

All our transfers went very smoothly! They were always on time! Unfortunately traffic in Athens was horrible - soooo allowing time to travel based on traffic conditions is a must!

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Free Day in Vouliagmeni Lake (for Linda & friends)

Athens

Our final day in Greece was spent at Lake Vouliagmeni – which is a mineral springs lake outside of Athens. I have to say that this DAY was the best ever! Then we followed this up with dinner on top of Lycabettus Hill at the Orixontes restaurant (the highest spot in Athens) with spectacular views of the city lit up at night!

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Saronic Islands Day Cruise (for Linda & Friends)

Athens

The next day was an all-day 3-Island Cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina and we sailed back to Athens with fabulous sunset views! Everyone loved the cruise portion of the trip. The islands themselves were just okay ;o)

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Local Meal in Nafplio

Greece

We enjoyed the dinner meal in Nafplio - but it was unfortunately too close to when we had lunch so most of us were not hungry enough to do the meal justice :o( But the food and location of the restaurant on the waterfront was superb!

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Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour

Greece

After getting settled into our hotel in the afternoon our evening tour began with a private drive down the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion where we explored the Temple of Poseidon. Then we drove down the hill to a taverna on the beach and enjoyed a sunset dinner right on the water front with spectacular views of the Temple of Poseidon lit up at sunset.

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Custom Food & Wine Day Trip to the Peloponnese for Linda & Friends

Athens

The next day was spent exploring the Peloponnese area that included a 75-min cruise up and down the Corinth Canal, a visit to Ancient Corinth, then off to the archaeological site of Nemea to see the Tempe of Zeus which was followed by a great lunch in the vineyard of a winery with winetasting! Then before returning to Athens, we ended the day with a stroll around the seaside town of Nafplio and a fabulous dinner at a waterfront tavern.

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Custom Agora & Flavors Tour for Linda & Friends

Athens

What I liked most about this tour was the combination of walking tour of Ancient Agora combined with a food tour that included a craft beer tasting plus a stop at Brettos to taste Osso +++ :o) So there was a little something special for everyone in the group!

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This was a 5-day Family and Friends … Athens & Day Trips in Attica & the Peloponnese in Greece! This included numerous unique experiences that Eleni, our travel specialist from KimKim, orchestrated for our group during this 5-day period. She was the most amazing person to brainstorm with as she took my base ideas and crafted an incredible itinerary for our group of 25 family/friends! Because this was such a large group it proved to be a little more challenging, but Eleni had no problem in orchestrating the whole vacation! Which just goes to show how incredible and detail-oriented Eleni is … which proved to be very important given the size of our group! Our transfers, the group meals, our hotel stay, and the numerous unique experiences Eleni orchestrated for our group during this 5-day period went very smoothly. Additionally, Eleni’s Travel 12 Team kept in contact with me daily and were there for me if ever I needed assistance or had a question which added a very important “comfort level” to me as I was having to manage this large group of friends and family throughout our daily experiences.

There were soooo many highlights of this trip that began with a customized walking tour of Ancient Agora + a food tour in Athens that included craft beer tasting ;o) Additional highlights of our first day in Athens included our evening drive down the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion for a walk around the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon and then we had a sunset dinner on the beach at a traditional taverna with a view of the Temple of Poseidon all lit up. The next day was spent exploring the Peloponnese area that included a 75-min cruise up and down the Corinth Canal, a visit to Ancient Corinth, then off to the archaeological site of Nemea to see the Tempe of Zeus which was followed by lunch in the vineyard of a winery with winetasting! Then before returning to Athens, we ended the day with a stroll around the seaside town of Nafplio and dinner at a waterfront tavern. The next day was an all-day 3-Island Cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina and we sailed back to Athens with fabulous sunset views! Our final day in Greece was spent at Lake Vouliagmeni – which is a mineral springs lake outside of Athens. I have to say that this DAY was the best ever! Then we followed this up with dinner on top of Lycabettus Hill at the Orixontes restaurant (the highest spot in Athens) with spectacular views of the city lit up at night!

So, all in all … once again … Eleni and her Travel 12 Team did a fabulous job in both orchestrating this vacation for the large group of 25 and ensuring that everything went off like clockwork!

THANK YOU for the most memorable vacation!
- Linda and Steve

Dimitris and I planned my husband’s & my trip to Greece unlike most tourists. We had true concierge service to visit and experience the ancient cultures, including the Minoan, Mycenaean, as well as Classical Greece. We toured Athens, Delphi, Corinth, Mycenae, Delos, Naxos, the Akoritiri in Santorini, Heraculon, and of course the beauty of Chania, with the Venetian influence. What a timeline of Civilization! Our drivers could have been tour guides, and their knowledge and professionalism is superb. We probably should have started our trip late May instead of mid-June, and hit the high season after June 20th, but our guides made do. We couldn’t have managed this tour without the smooth transfers made possible by Dimitris’ team.

Hotel Reviews

Porto Veneziano hotel

Chania

Right on the port in Old Chania with incredible views. Food as well as nearby restaurants excellent. True luxury.

The Saint Vlassis Hotel

Naxos

This boutique hotel was incredible. Location was a kilometer from town center, but the privacy with our personal rooftop spa was a joy. Great restaurants within 1/2 kilometer, beaches if you want them 1 kilometer. Staff is fun, smart.

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Private 7 Villages Of Apokoronas Excursion

Chania

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Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"

Naxos

It’s a hearty walk, but worth it!

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The views

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Guide was informative and of great quality as a person

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Group Trip to Delos from Mykonos

Mykonos

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The group guide was superb! And I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else!!

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On our return, the boat from Delos was late, and we ran the 2 kilometers to get to the driver in time, but he’d already left. If the drivers would look to see when the boat pulled into the port, they could see when passengers would be coming. Taxis had to park that far from the boat dock, but could see the dock because the port was circular.

Mycenae & Ancient Corinth (optional)

Athens

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Again, our driver and guide was exceptional. Our driver acted as guide for much of the trip and I highly recommend him for anyone who wants to know more about Ancient Greece

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Day Trip to Delphi

Athens

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Our guide/driver is an exceptional resource; we highly recommend him.

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Exploring Cape Sounio and the temple of Poseidon

Athens

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Acropolis Guided Tour & Acropolis Museum (private tour booked)

Athens

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Guide was terrific!

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Additional information and ability to navigate the crowds.

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We had a great honeymoon. Effie and the entire Be A Greek team were there for us the entire time and we were very happy with the service they provided. Our private tour guides, Theodora and Aphrodite were both very personable and informative. The places we stayed were also fantastic, if you can swing it we highly recommend Domes Noruz in Chania, Crete. Overall this was a once in lifetime trip that we hope to take again someday.

Hotel Reviews

Asha Luxury Suites

Santorini, Cyclades, Greece

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Domes Noruz Chania

Agioi Apostoloi Chania-Crete

Fantastic Resort.

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Activity Reviews

Santorini Island Discovery Small-group Tour

Santorini

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Santorini Caldera Small-group Sunset Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar

Santorini

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Honeymoon Couples Massage Sunset Session with Bath Soak

Santorini

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Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings

Greece

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Executive 7-glass Greek Wine Tasting Session

Athens

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The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour

Athens

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Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour

Greece

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Our trip to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Athens was fantastic. The itinerary was a great pace and the transfers were seem-less. The drivers were safe and timely and the guides were knowledgable and definitely added to the understanding of the history and the people of Greece. If we ever had a question or needed clarification Mariliza got back to us quickly and efficiently. The acropolis tour and the food tour in Athens were excellent. Our hotel in Chania was very special. Thank you!

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Acropolis & Flavors

Athens

Both of our guides on this trip were phenomenal!

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There were 8 of us (my husband and I, our 2 grown children, my in-laws and brother and sister-in-law). We gave Eleni a few suggestions of places we wanted to go and things we wanted to do, and she took it from there. She and Mariliza booked all of our hotel reservations, tours and transportation. From the time we got off the plane in Athens until we departed two weeks later, everything was seamless. Our tour guides were all extremely knowledgeable and friendly, our drivers were prompt and courteous, and the hotels that they selected were top-notch. A few highlights: our stunning view of the Acropolis from the Electra Metropolis hotel, shopping in Hydra, lunches at Safran in Ios, and a sunset catamaran tour in Santorini. It was a perfect mix of sightseeing and relaxation, and Eleni and Mariliza were extremely helpful, flexible and professional. I was originally planning to make the arrangements myself, but I am so grateful that my daughter found KimKim online. It wouldn’t have been the same without their expertise and guidance.

Hotel Reviews

Katikies Garden Santorini

Fira, Santorini

Very unique property (it used to be a monastery) , conveniently located right in Fira. The manager, Lea was so helpful and friendly. The infinity pool area was very nice and had a beautiful view, and the breakfast was delicious and had plenty of options. The fresh-squeezed juice was a favorite for our group.

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Liostasi Hotel & Suites Ios

Cyclades

Absolutely stunning property! The staff was so friendly and welcoming (Eleni is so sweet!). The sunset views were breathtaking. It was a short walk into Chora, the main town, but very quiet and relaxing. We had a great dinner at Grandma’s restaurant (on property) and enjoyed sunbathing at the infinity pool. The breakfast was amazing. In addition to an extensive buffet, there was also a menu of options that you could order from. We stayed in a suite with a bedroom upstairs for us, and sleeper sofas downstairs for the kids. It worked out perfectly!

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Leto Hotel

Hydra

Quaint boutique hotel, a short walk to shopping and dining, friendly staff and nice breakfast.

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Electra Metropolis

Athens

Incredible view of the Acropolis from the rooftop restaurant. The pool was nice for cooling off in the afternoons. The location was fantastic - no need for cabs, we walked everywhere! Great breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

⛵ Private Sunset Sailing & BBQ on a luxury catamaran

Santorini

The highlight of our trip! Evie and Eleni were fantastic. They took us to the red beach and the white beach to swim and snorkel (the water was crystal clear!) and then around the volcano. They made us a delicious dinner on the boat, and then the wind picked up so Evie raised the sails and we sailed around for about an hour before we watched the sun set. It was a perfect way to end our trip.

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All time classic Santorini, Private Tour

Santorini

Another awesome tour in Santorini! This day we visited Museum of Prehistoric Thera, and then went to Akrotiri, an active archaeological dig site of an ancient fishing village covered by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Our tour guide, Tonia, was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the ancient civilizations. From there we visited Perivolos Beach and had an amazing sushi lunch at Forty One. We were supposed to go to Profitis Elias Mountain, but since we had done that the day before, we opted to spend some extra time at the black beach. The restaurant allowed us to use a few of the lounge chairs for free, since we had eaten lunch there, which was really nice. We went to another winery for a wine tasting (not sure of the name, but the views were stunning!) and then back to the hotel.

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Sunset Wine Tasting & Dine

Santorini

This was a great way to get familiar with the island. The first stop was Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum. It was a little cheesy, but it was very informative and we learned about the history of winemaking on the island, then sampled a few of their wines. Our general impression was that they were good, but we didn’t love them enough to buy bottles to bring home. We visited the town of Megalochori, walked the cobblestone streets and visited ancient cave dwellings. Our next stop was Profitis Elias Mountain (the highest point in Santorini). There we visited a little church and bought products made by the monks at the local monastery. We tried caper leaves for the first time (delicious!) and bought some sun dried tomatoes to bring home. Elena poured us each a glass of wine and we drank it overlooking the entire island. Next, she took us to a restaurant where we had traditional Greek dishes on a rooftop while we watched the sunset. A perfect way to end the evening.

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Acropolis & Flavors

Athens

Eleni was so knowledgeable and friendly! The tour of the Acropolis was great. Because we were with a tour, we were able to enter the Acropolis from the back side and avoid the lines. From there, she took us to a cute restaurant for Freddo Cappuccino and orange cake. We walked around the city, visited a meat and fish market, and sampled olives at the local outdoor produce market. From there we visited Bougatsadiko Thessaloniki restaurant in Psirri for spanakopita. She offered to take us for souvlaki, but we were already stuffed and decided to head back to the hotel. It was a perfect way to see Athens!

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Ios Highlights Tour

Ios

A driver picked us up in a nice Mercedes van and took us to visit the main sightseeing spots on Ios - Homer’s Tomb, the Odysseas Elytis Theatre, Paleokastro and Mylopotas Beach. It was so beautiful!

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All guides and drivers were excellent