Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Transport

We walked!

Chris did a wonderful job organizing our trip to Greece. He was a full-service agent who thought of everything. He was prompt and responsive. He organized a number of excursions with local guides that were very knowledgeable and friendly.

In Crete, when the weather turned bad that prevented us from hiking the Samantia Gorge near Chania, our local guides Andreus and Jorge, improvised on fly for a memorable day visiting an olive oil factory, cave church, and a monastery for wine tasting.

In Santorini our local guide, Helenea, also did a wonderful job, as did the historian who took us through the museum and Knossos Palace where we learned about one of the earliest civilizations - The Minoans.

As there were 9 of us, we had a very comfortable and clean Mercedes bus. The drivers were amazing! Prompt and friendly. They safely and skillfully navigated the Islands of Crete and Santorini, and in Athens.

We had a truly amazing trip to Greece thanks to Rebecca and her team members with KimKim! Our arriving flight was delayed multiple times and she was always responsive and our pickup was there on-time at 1:30 a.m. The next morning we were met by a friendly GrecianLux concierge, taken for coffee at an adorable place for a brief orientation. We felt very warmly welcomed. Our archaeologist guide in Athens, Nikolaos, was exceptionally knowledgable, making our private tour of the Acropolis an early highlight. We spent several days touring the northwest mainland with our scholar guide, Babis, who was definitely both of these and much more. He gave us many fantastic guided tours, including a very memorable tour of the Meteora monasteries. He also pointed out special points of interest for us all along the way -- all the time skillfully navigating the national highway system! Every hotel was excellent and perfectly suited to what we requested. Our time staying at Apeiros Chora in Zagori is especially noteworthy for the rich heritage and charming proprietors. We had a lot of travel experience before this trip and hesitated to hire help; in the end we're so glad we did and just thrilled that we let KimKim do so much of the planning. The trip was an absolute dream.

Hotel Reviews

Hermes Hotel

Athens

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Archontiko Mesochori

Meteora

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Apeiros Chora Zagori

Zagori

Here are some of the things that we loved most about Apeiros Chora: - The heritage of the 19th century Zagori mansion, beautifully restored to retain its original charm. - The proprietors, warm and welcoming hosts who are passionate about sharing their love of the Zagori region. - The location, in the heart of the Zagorochoria known for its small stone villages and alpine beauty. - The amenities, including comfortable rooms, a delicious breakfast, and many others that we didn't have the time to try (like the sauna and spa).

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Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel Corfu

Corfu

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Activity Reviews

Athens - Acropolis at Sunset & Plaka neighborhood | Private tour with an archaeologist/guide

Athens

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Hiking Meteora's Hermit Caves - Afternoon Adventure

Meteora

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Zagori - Bridges & Villages Hike Half Day

Zagori

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Welcome to Athens

Greece

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Depart - Time to say farewell to Greece !

Greece

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Had a lovely time! Chris did an amazing job organizing hotels, transportation, and guides in Athen, Crete and Santorini. Everyone was phenomenal and would use them again!

Our thanks to Chris for helping us plan a fun trip in Athens and Crete. We were a challenging group of 11 adults with varying travel dates and preferences and Chris did a masterful job of keeping us all organized, safe and entertained. He also personalized our trip by meeting up for drinks and giving us each a nice gift package.
We had some great guides and drivers starting with Vicky who shared her love of Athens and knowledge of Greek history on our tour of the Acropolis. Afterwards we did a food tour that sampled greek cuisines and drinks. A 5-star day.
We ran into unusually rainy weather in Chania which forced us to cancel our gorge hike but our driver and guide Andreas was able to devise at the last minute a driving tour of the area. Driving through the countryside we stopped off at a coffeehouse and also a bakery. Next we had a tour and tasting at an olive oil producer and then drove to an old Greek Orthodox Church hidden in some caves in the hills. As the sun began to shinewe made our last stop - a visit to the monastery and a private wine tasting in their wine cellars. It turns out Andreas is also a sommelier with connections.
Our last tour was In Knossos with guide George who shared his knowledge of Minoan and Greek history of the area and ruins. It was an insightful tour. My husband and I then broke off from the group for relaxation on the Aegean Sea.

From the time we started planning our trip to the last day, it was an amazing experience. Our agent Chris was amazing, he went the extra mile to make sure our trip was what we wanted. He met us in Greece for a face to face, this was nice because we could ask more questions. We did 3 days in Athens, 3 days in Mykonos and 2 days in Santorini. Despite some rain and cooler weather, we had a great experience and are already talking about a second trip. Our hotel in Athens was just a short walking distance to all the main attractions and definitely recommend a personal guided tour. When in Mykonos we stayed at the Princess hotel, 5 stars!!! All of the staff were friendly and very accomodating. I highly recommend renting 4 wheelers, we were able to see the island and it's hidden treasures. Lastly, our villa in Santorini was to die for...THE SUNSET VIEWS!!! We did wish however we had more time in Santorini, 2 days wasn't enough. I highly recommend KimKim for your planning agents.

Hotel Reviews

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

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Mykonos Princess Hotel

Mykonos

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Anteliz Suites

Fira

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Holiday Inn Athens - Airport

Athens

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

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Platinum Sunset Caldera Cruise

Santorini

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Chris did an excellent job from start to finish! This is the first time that I have sought a professional to plan my trip overseas AND I have no regrets! Chris helped us choose excursions that allowed us to maximize our time at each stop based on our interests and level of activity. We did a lot of walking and eating! While Chris could not control the weather (it was unseasonably colder and rainy), I am thankful that we did not attempt our itinerary in the summer. We were able to "comfortably" hike and walk the countless stairs and hills we encountered in Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, & Santorini. Each of our stops was unique in its own way. We started in Athens only to see the Acropolis. Aside from the historical importance, Athens was "ok"... not nearly as impressive as other European cities. A day and a half was plenty for us (keeping my review honest). Via the high speed ferry, we headed to Mykonos. Be prepared to get lost in the beautiful, white, and windy streets. I highly recommend the "Sailing" tour. Our captain and his right hand did an awesome job of taking care of everyone's needs (8 of us). We had an outstanding meal prepared for us onboard. I was impressed with their ability to navigate the seas (and guests!) when we hit some concerning and bad weather. This is not an excursion I would recommend fr anyone that may become seasick! We headed next to Naxos. From a cultural experience, Naxos was my favorite place. I would describe it as a blue collar island with friendly and accessible locals. Our hotel was a clean and inviting family run hotel with the BEST breakfast of all the places we stayed. The wife did the cooking and the grandma did the dishes. Interacting with the locals made up for the lack of a pool and smaller room. The locals (strangers on the street) walked us to our destinations when we were lost and restaurant owners sat with us at dinner. The "Taste of Naxos" tour was top notch and our guide was so beyond lovely. Our last stop was Santorini.....a breathtaking island! The views from our hotel are like nothing I have ever seen. We did an 8-10 hour tour (7 people) that took us all around the island. The first half was museum and archeological focused. The second half of the tour was all about the views, small towns, and a wonderful meal at a winery. Elena was our tour guide. We loved her! She was passionate about the island and somewhat of a celebrity at all of our stops. She knew everyone and went above and beyond to meet the needs of everyone on our tour. We had the best weather on our last day in Santorini. Perfect weather for a wooden boat excursion. However, for us, this excursion was a bit too long. It was supposed to be a 6 hour sunset/dinner cruise. The dinner on the boat was the least impressive of all of our excursions. I attribute this to the larger number of people on this excursion (25-40 people). Thus, it was not as intimate as we would have liked. The good weather saved the day! Overall, the transfers that Chris organized for us, were always on time, easy to find, and very professional. The cars & small vans were always very clean. He provided us a welcome packet with our ferry tickets and a detailed outline of our trip. He checked in with us several times to make sure everything was going as planned. He was available and quickly investigated the only "glitch" we encountered with our transfer from the wooden boat tour. Overall, he planned an excellent trip based on our feedback. I am grateful that he suggested we add Naxos to our trip as it complimented the other islands (that I full of tourists). Did I mention that the food in Greece is AMAZING! I highly recommend Chris if you are planning a trip to Greece!

Hotel Reviews

Achilleas Hotel

Athens

Authenticity & Character

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In walking distance to great food!

Staff

Very friendly!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean!

Mykonos View

Mykonos

Authenticity & Character

Unique individual rooms.

Location

A five minute walk downhill to the heart of Mykonos.

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Adriani Hotel

Naxos Town

While this hotel lacks a pool, it makes up for it with the breakfast!

Authenticity & Character

Family run.... My favorite part was trying to communicate with the grandmother!

Location

Easy to find! It's a five minute walk downhill to the port and restaurants.

Staff

The breakfast was amazing.....the wife deserves all the credit for her homemade cooking!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The housekeeping was very friendly!

Agali Houses

Firostefani 00

Amazing views and service!

Authenticity & Character

The most impressive service was the staff's ability to carry our suitcases up and down the countless steep stairs. The bellhop carried two pretty big suitcases at once....one on his shoulder while carrying the other in his hand. Impressive!

Location

Be prepared to catch your breathe walking up and down the many steps to and from your room! It's exhausting, but essential to its charm and amazing views.

Staff

We were greeted and given a tour by a super friendly gentleman. Everyone was super friendly and professional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Extremely clean. House keeping was on top of everything.

Activity Reviews

Old Town Food Walk

Naxos

A must do! The tour was intimate. The food and attention to detail at each stop was top notch. Our guide was super sweet and se was genuinely excited to share Naxos with us.

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Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Our tour guide was very professional. He met us at our hotel. He was very thorough (perhaps provided too much information)! He got us to the front of the line, took pictures of us, and made sure that we knew how to get back to our hotel. He also made sure that we were safe (aka: didn't get hit by the crazy drivers)!

Delos and Rhenia Morning Cruise

Mykonos

Great experience in a small group. Our captain too care of us!

Quality of Experience

The crew!

Food

A delicious meal was freshly cooked while we were on board!

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All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

This tour was divided in two.....museums etc, with one guide and cultural and food with another guide.

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Sunset Volcano Cruise on a wooden boat

Santorini

It was much longer than described.

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Very chaotic! Everyone was directed to a large (50 person) bus. It took a long time to drop off people individually at their hotels. Up to this point, our transfers were either just us or a small group (4-8 people) and seamless.

We had an incredible experience planning our trip to Greece with Chris. I would highly recommend his services to my friends and family. He was extremely responsive, attentive and flexible. During the planning process, we had numerous changes that required him to rework our existing plans. Chris is was always patient and adjusted to our changing needs. When we arrived in Greece, I did not have to worry about anything. He made the trip seamless and enjoyable. It was the first vacation where I could truly relax because someone else had taken care of all of the logistical details. We did have an emergency (stolen passport) that could have derailed the entire trip, but once again, Chris helped us navigate the challenge and made sure we were still able to enjoy the trip.

We just returned from our trip to Italy then onto Greece. The Italy section had been planned for 2021 but fear of renewed Covid caused us to delay the trip. Kimkim was very understanding and worked with us to redo the trip a year or so later. Everything went smoothly and our driver and guides in Italy and Greece were terrific. I can easily see planning future trips with Kimkim.

He made it smooth and comfortable

My friend and I had an incredible time in Greece thanks to KimKim! Our local specialists Eleni and Mariliza curated an unforgettable experience that was well within our set budget. The Athen Highlights Mythology Tour by Alternative Tours was dazzling and informative, and the Sunset Wine & Dine experience by San Lux Travel in Santorini was AWEsome! Hands-down the best sunset I've ever seen with some of the tastiest wines I've ever had.

Each hotel our specialists chose was centrally located, and offered superb service. I especially enjoyed the breakfast spread and massage I received at Cresanto Luxury Suites.

I would highly recommend using KimKim to plan all your trips, and I know I will be using this service to do so from now on.

Our guide from Athens to Corinth and Nafplio, Marcos, was outstanding! He was so knowledgeable and kind he shared so much about the areas we toured and personal stories of his family growing up in Athens. He was a true highlight of our trip. The tour in Mykonos with Dora was also wonderful and really gave us a chance to see more of the island. We also loved the hike in Santorini with Catherine. Seeing the caldera from the old footpath was a treat and hearing the history of the island was special.

Activity Reviews

Private Day Trip to Corinth & Nafplio

Athens

Marcos the guide for our tour was exceptional. We feel like he started our trip off on the highest of notes!!!

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Off-the-Beaten-Path Island Hike

Mykonos

Hike to beach was great. Our guide Demetrius was very knowledgeable and informative.

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Private Half-Day Highlights Walk

Mykonos

Dora our guide was wonderful. She adjusted the tour to allow us opportunities to see parts of Mykonos that we had not seen or wouldn't have seen without a car. She was very knowledgeable and made it fun and interesting.

Quality of Experience

The guide Dora was excellent!

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Guided Fira to Oia Hike

Santorini

This was a great hike and allowed us to see Santorini in a way minus the crowds and tourists. It was a breathtakingly beautiful view of the caldera. Our guide, Catherine, was very knowledgeable and helpful.

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Guide was great!

Amalia put together the most wonderful package for my family - we thoroughly enjoyed everything!

Our trip to Greece was fantastic. They really listened to what our interests are, the age of the group traveling, and developed the trip around that. Everything happened on time, drivers were always on time and we had no hiccups.

Hotel Reviews

Ergon House

Athens

We really loved this hotel. The location was fantastic, rooms were comfortable and the restaurant was top-notch.

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DOM Boutique Hotel

Heraklion

Nice hotel with a nice location. Rooms are a bit smaller than other rooms we have been in.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was just a little small.

Kivotos Santorini

Santorini

This hotel is a nice hotel but doesn't fit our demographic. The rooms are very dark, with no natural lighting. Because of the indoor jacuzzi everything was damp.

Authenticity & Character

They are trying to tie the volcano ash piece into their theme, but for us it didn't fit the vibe of the island.

Location

Staff

Very attentive - maybe too much so.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adding some natural lighting and ventilation.

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

Nice hotel and the location across the street from the airport was very convenient as we had a 6:00 am flight.

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The Tanneries Hotel & Spa

Chania

We absolutely loved this hotel! While it wasn't in the middle of town, we could still walk to everything. The hotel itself is beautiful with generous rooms. The restaurant and its staff are excellent and the view is spectacular.

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Activity Reviews

Discover Santorini Small-group Guided Tour

Santorini

This was a perfect outing for the last day of our 20 day trip. It showed us the true Santorini and Elsa was very knowledgeable.

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Apokoronas Region Seven Villages Private Tour

Chania

This was a very unique tour. It was good because you got to see Crete, but off the beaten path. Definitely areas that most tourists don't get to see. For us, the trip was much more about local food and tasting than most food tours we have been on.

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Private Tailored Elafonissi Tour

Greece

This was an unfortunate day, not because of the location or our guide, but because of the weather. To have to spend about 6 hours driving and to have the weather be cold, windy, and rainy when you get to the beach it is very disappointing. I am sure the beach is super beautiful but it wasn't on the day we were there.

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Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour

Greece

This is a super interesting tour and in our opinion, a can't miss. The ruins and the stories behind it all are fascinating.

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The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour

Athens

If you are heading to Athens, this is a must see. It explains so much of the Greek culture.

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Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing Dinner at Aleria Restaurant

Athens

Half of the group really loved the experience and the other half didn't. It all depends on your food interests and if you like what they are focusing on that evening, it is a great experience. If you don't than not so much so.

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Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings

Greece

This should not be labelled as a Food and Wine Walking Tour. It is a cultural tour of the City - which we appreciated, however that isn't what the name implies. We started tasting some local cheese, but then finished the evening at a restaurant where we did some wine tasting with appetizers.

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I have absolutely no complaints. Everything was so well planned. The hotels were outstanding. Except the Amalia. It was a bit cramped for 3 people but we managed. My hat off to Christos and all his tour guides and drivers. They were outstanding 👏 👌

Hotel Reviews

Belvedere Hotel Mykonos

Mýkonos City

Breath taking. Fabulous view, room service was excellent 👌

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De Sol Hotel & Spa

Thera

Love the view and the breakfast. Outstanding. Room was very comfortable with 3 people.

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Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

A little cramped for 3 people and the bathtub was a bit high for elderly people. We had to be very cautious.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness of the bathroom. Lots of hair on the floor behind door.

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors of Athens

Athens

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Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

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Private Guided Mykonos Island Driving Tour

Mykonos

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Private Santorini Wine Tour

Santorini

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Private Santorini Driving Panorama

Santorini

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My daughter and I have had the most amazing trip to Greece. We are in love and will be back. It was great having Irene of Kimkim help plan our trip of 9 days as we wanted culture, art and history at a relaxed pace.

We visited Athens, Naxos and Santorini and it was fantastic. Irene organized a cooking class, a trip to Delphi with olive tasting and in Naxos convinced me the best way was to drive to see the beautiful landscape! She was right.

In Santorini, we had a pottery class with a local famous Greek artist which was fun for the both of us and walking around and seeing the sunset was out of this world.

We loved our accommodations too and Irene chose well and to add that the entire team from KimKim were always available in case of anything and made me feel safe should something go wrong.

Everything was taken care of and on time and grateful for our tour guide in Athens, Magda who was entertaining and knowledgeable.

We had a very relaxed holiday and I was glad I had some assistance thanks to Kimkim to navigate around!

All in all, we will back to Greece and would recommend anyone short on time and energy to let Kimkim sort you out. They really know some hidden gems and where to go and are quick to respond so it lets you breathe and be free.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

Right in the heart ofnthe city. Can really hear the hustle and bustle and great restaurants including vegetarian ones. The buffet breakfast was amazing from Greek yogurts to a full English breakfast, Pastries and coffee, tea and juices.

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Walking distance to most things like Acropolis

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

Beautiful location, clean and amazing food! Staff was helpful and we loved how relaxing it was.

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Right close to the beach

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Abelonas Retreat Sunset & Sunrise Lodgings

Santorini

Stunning views, breakfast in your room. Management was great and we had amazing views where we were. Also for those who like some peace and quiet it’s perfect as it’s not super big and has a certain charm to it.

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Location

Views are stunning. Breakfast is delicious and can walk to many places.

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Learnt so much on this tour and Magda was highly knowledgeable and engaging. My daughter loved her. She has a way with kids. Carry some snacks and water as it’s quite long.

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Cooking Class in Athens

Athens

The restaurant was amazing and the food too. We really enjoyed it but wished we had the chance to make a couple of dishes as I was with my 9 year old. A menu to cater that would have been great. Still we enjoyed it.

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Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

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Local Dinner in Naxos

Naxos

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Food

Definitely the cheese platter with the local Naxian cheese … we didn’t finish it but it was yum!

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We walked and found beautiful spots to eat

Overall, we had a wonderful experience planning our Greece vacation through kimkim. The entire process, from the initial introduction call, to the connection made to our local specialist Ioannis who guided us through all our options, to the flexibility in adjustment our upfront payment schedules, everything was professional and top notch.

Once we were able to share the types of things we were interested in doing across our two families traveling together, Ioannis was able to suggest great options for us to choose from. This included village excursions, cooking tours, luxury catamaran rides etc. Overall, his guidance was really helpful in allowing us to make great choices.

For all the tours that we went on (4 organized ones in total), the local guides were absolutely excellent. All of them spoke great English, gave us a great background in Greek history, exposed us to "local/ traditional" adventures, and really made the trip memorable.

The hotel selections were also great, with good breakfast options every morning, and convenient locations. In the one hotel where the first room we were offered wasn't that great, we got in touch with Ioannis to explain the situation. Ioannis was on this instantly, coordinating directly with the hotel and making sure that we were upgraded to better quality two room as no additional costs! This was really appreciated by us!

Overall, this was very memorable and we intend to use kimkim in the future!

We decided to go to Greece for Spring Break and the planning process was so smooth. I worked with Angela (Aggeliki) throughout the planning period and also during the trip. She was always so prompt at getting back to me with any questions or concerns I had. She helped me plan the trip I wanted, being attentive to what I wanted, especially when it came to accommodations. Since my son in 6'3", I was very particular about where we stayed and the kind of bed they had. And we ended up loving all 3 places she found for us! During the trip, she checked in on us to make sure all was going smoothly. When I had tripped during a hike I took, she was immediately asking if I needed to seek any kind of medical attention. (Luckily, I didn't). She provided such great detailed information, even sending me links to Google-maps locations.

Hotel Reviews

Niche Hotel Athens

Athens

Loved the view of the Acropolis from our room! Loved the restaurant upstairs! The only thing that threw me off was having the shower right there in the bedroom with no kind of divider. It made it a bit awkward for my teenage son, who was traveling with his mom and sister. But we worked around it. The staff was awesome!! The hotel was so perfectly located, close to the Acropolis Museum and many restaurants. It was great to be walking distance to so many things.

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Sole d'oro Luxury Suites

Santorini

Absolutely loved this hotel!! There isn't anything negative I can think of to say. I really, really loved how friendly the staff were. The room was perfect and exactly what I wanted. I loved having the staff bring us our breakfast every morning. And it was conveniently located at the very beginning of Oia. The little gift and drinks upon arrival were also a nice touch.

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Blend Hotel Athens

Athens

We were on the top floor so loved being able to look down at all the activity happening in the busy neighborhood below. The view of the Acropolis was wonderful and being next to a church had a little charm to it too. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A couple things though... 1) it was weird that we couldn't get the lights off at either of our 2 bathrooms. We even had a staff come up at midnight to try and figure it out and they couldn't. But we worked around it. 2) you can't drive up to the hotel and so when we were dropped off about a 1/2 block away. Not very convenient when you have a large piece of luggage

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Activity Reviews

Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Santorini

Absolutely LOVED being out on the boat!! The staff was friendly, the food delicious for our sunset dinner cruise, but I have to give a lot of kuddos to Capt Katerina. The weather suddenly turned on us and so we had to dock quickly. Another boat was trying to dock but the waves were big and it took that person at least 10-15 minutes to get their boat safely up to the gangway for the passengers to disembark. It took our Capt Katerina about 5 minutes. Once we were safely on land, all of us passengers clapped loudly and cheered for her and she honked the horn to acknowledge us. And even though we had to go back slightly early, we were able to see a beautiful sunset right there on the dock.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

A lovely morning spent with our amazing guide Magda! She was so full of knowledge and very funny. I loved how she handled the 2 kids in our group so well, especially when they got restless. Only thing I would say is that I wish we had more time to explore and take photos.

Christos and his team were the most professional, efficient and highly experienced travel and trusted people I have had the pleasure to work with from the very first contact I made with him.
The itinerary was very well planned and detailed. We had the friendliest and most knowledgeable guides, who allowed us to create wonderful memories. The islands were breathtaking, relaxing and picturesque and our catamaran cruise was the high point of our leisure time, and a must do. The city was a captivating blend of ancient and metropolitan environs. We experienced history we learned and read about. Food and wine tasting were enticing and enjoyable as we dined in luxurious ambiences with the backdrop of the Acropolis. The visits through the marketplace, the churches and orthodox Easter celebration were unforgettable experiences. Overall Santorini won us over. Thanks to all, Mary Helen (please correct if wrong) in Mykonos; Konstantinos and Iakovos in Santorini and Apollon in Athens for the warm welcome to Greece 🇬🇷. YAMAS!!! EFCHARISTO!!!

Hotel Reviews

Belvedere Hotel Mykonos

Mýkonos City

Very friendly and accommodating staff.

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De Sol Hotel & Spa

Thera

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Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

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Private Guided Mykonos Island Driving Tour

Mykonos

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Private Santorini Wine Tour

Santorini

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Private Santorini Driving Panorama

Santorini

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Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

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Acropolis & Flavors of Athens

Athens

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