Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

We were grateful to work with Ioannis. He made the planning phase much easier.

We loved all our guides that were hired and we learned so much from them about real Greek culture and that made it much more gratifying. We did try changing a duplicate Walking Food Tour, and wish that we knew it was going to be the same thing twice (different times of day so we thought it would be different food), but it was the exact same restaurants...and no one caught it. That was a waste of money...but the Street Art tour was a highlight. Having shuttles from the airport/ferry to our hotel was very convenient, however, one was less than a 10th of a mile and we could have walked. Knowing this ahead might have saved us that expense as well.

We enjoyed all of our hotels and were grateful to be moved closer to what we wanted to see as suggested by Ioannis.

Unfortunately we lost a day in Santorini due to a mistake on the itinerary. We were sad to lose that extra day there...and were left paying for all of our shuttles from that point forward. Kimkim did pick up the extra night in an airbnb which was lovely....but we had no access to food. Never the less, I would use Kimkim again.

Thank you for making our trip a memorable one.

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Our first hotel in Greece. We were moved here to be closer to the Acropolis and I was glad for that convenience, but we lost our breakfast included perk. The area was sketchy...much like downtown San Fransisco...lots of homeless. Bars around are loud and business are hopping early so that made it hard to sleep. But thats downtown living. All that said...the room was nice and fit us all comfortably. We loved the roof top bar with a view of the Acropolis.

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Xenia Hotel

Cyclades

Lovely room...but VERY noisy! The bars across the walk were loud and open very late. We would choose something off the beaten path next time....

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Location

It is right in the center of the port town, but with that comes noise.

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Makris Beach Hotel

Kamari

Absolutely LOVED this hotel! Peaceful, close to the black sand beaches. Great breakfast. Highly recommend!:)

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Location

10 steps from the water!

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Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings

Athens

This activity ended up being separated and we were glad. It was much better that way. Athens was HOT and going early to the Acropolis was key. Our guide was amazing. Again, the Food Tour was a great way to get a feel for Athens life and culture. Highly recommend.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgable

Santorini Shore Excursion

Santorini

We somehow ended up on the cruise shoreline excursion. Having to wait for the folks from the ship slowed us down...however, terrific tour once we got going. Great company...knowledgable guides. Wine tasting was amazing!

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Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

This was our favorite experience!

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Day Trip to Small Cyclades

Naxos

A highlight for sure!

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Street Art & Food Walk

Athens

The Street Art was amazing! The street food tour was repetitive. I am sorry this wasn't caught before the trip. We weren't able to change it without losing our money.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sunset Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Experience

Athens

We enjoyed the sunset at Sounio. The van was quite hot but the information was good, we learned a lot.

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Transport

Peter and I had a wonderful journey through the ancient sites of Greece for a fortnight in June 2023. Having flown direct from Australia to Athens we spent three nights on the beautiful island of Naxos to recover from jet lag before the tour began and this was a great idea. We were very well looked after by Kimkim from the welcome pick up at the airport and transfer to the comfortable and well-located Belle Epoque Suites. Our driver was at the hotel promptly to meet us and take us to our first destination, the Corinth canal. At the end of the tour we were sorry to say goodbye to Babis who was a terrific guide as well as driver. It was luxurious to have a private car and guide/driver for just the two of us but we felt it was value for money as we learnt so much and his inside knowledge of each site saved us a lot of time and effort.

Rebecca provided us with lots of pre-tour knowledge and responded immediately to any correspondence from us. She was willing to offer any modifications we wanted. The hotels she recommended were all excellent.

In short, I would highly recommend Kimkim if you are considering a tour of Greece. It offers flexibility and value for money.

Our local specialists on this trip to Greece we absolutely invaluable. We were so impressed with every service and the level of detail, availability, and promptness. We would definitely recommend KimKim/Be a Greek to anyone traveling to Greece. We met with Effie at the airport upon landing in Athens and she gave us such a warm welcome after a long travel day. Getting to speak about with her and ask her all of our questions was very reassuring and she was generally such a delightful person to get to meet. Thank you Effie! And thank you Konstantina for your help.

We really loved every hotel chosen as well as the activities planned, especially the sailing cruises. Having transportation available to every activity was also extremely helpful. We had a wonderful trip with no issues whatsoever. Thank you, team.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Flair

Athens

The room we stayed in for one night was sufficient and the decor/location beautiful, but I think it would have been trickier for a longer stay. The shower was not separate from the main room so I would not recommend for people who are not a couple. The staff were helpful and kind, but the ambiance was a bit strange, it felt like we were the only ones staying there and the clientele were a bit cold. The breakfast we had on the terrace was lovely!

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The George Hotel

Mykonos

Heliotopos Hotel

Santorini

This was a lovely stay and a great location. We loved being away from the more tourist areas of Oia and Fira town. The employees were lovely and helpful and the breakfasts on our porch were incomparable. I would recommend this hotel to any of my friends going to Santorini.

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Activity Reviews

The Acropolis & Athens Old City Private Guided Tour

Athens

Obviously this experience was not the best, as the Acropolis was closed the day we went due to heat. This is not anyone's fault but definitely was not what we were hoping for. We so appreciate our guide's efforts to get as much out of the tour anyway.

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Free Day in Santorini

Santorini

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

Santorini

This was by far our favorite day. The small boat was absolutely perfect, the sunset and ocean was beautiful, and the people were amazing. Also, the food cooked on the boat was some of the best we had the entire trip!!

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Concierge-Class Small-group Sailing Cruise to Delos & Rhenia islands

Mykonos

This was also a highlight of our trip. The archeological site on Delos was incredible and our stop at Rhenia was made very special by our new friends aboard the boat, and the staff of the boat. They went above and beyond when they found out it was my birthday, and we had so much fun.

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Private Santorini Cultural Highlights Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

Santorini

We loved our trip and it was a once in a lifetime experience! However, I wish that communication would have been better before booking. We had to rush and choose new hotels after we paid our deposit because the ones we thought we were getting got booked. That was a damper on our experience.

The secondary hotels did not meet our expectations 100%. The hotel in Athens was amazing and all of the hotels had great customer service.

We enjoyed our excursions but some of the ground transportation was not properly setup.

Hotel Reviews

Impressiveone

Nice rooms, restaurant, and customer service. Poor location. It's on a busy road with no sidewalks. You should rent transportation if you stay here.

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Location

If your room is near the street you will hear cars all night. You will also hear this if you're lounging by the pool.

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Adonis Hotel

Mykonos

Excellent service and great location. The bathroom needs some renovations as it was very dated.

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xenodocheio Milos

Athens

Great hotel with wonderful customer service. I would stay here again.

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Very walkable area.

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Activity Reviews

Santorini cooking classes Miss Anna

Santorini

This is a must do. Miss Anna was amazing and she made us feel right at home. I would do her class again if I went back.

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Transport

Again no transportation was setup by Dimitris we had to get there on our own.

Cruise to Mykonos South Beaches (5 hours)

Mykonos

This was such a relaxing excursion. We truly enjoyed it. The staff on the boat were wonderful and the lunch the chef cooked was excellent.

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Food

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Transport

Our ground transportation was not setup beforehand by Dimitris. We were told to walk 30 minutes to get there. He did setup the vehicle after we brought it up the day before.

The Paliomylos Hotel was amazing the short walk to the beach was perfect and having a pool was so close was perfect. The staff there was so helpful and the breakfast was super good. They also recommended this place called archipelago for food which was incredibly fresh seafood.

The Manos hotel had a great view but the AC was tough and there were some cockroaches that kept coming into the room.

Hotel Reviews

Mosaikon

Athina

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Manos Small World Santorini

Santorini island

Great view, room was hot and we had some issues with cockroaches.

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Location

great view but a 10 min walk into thira while it was hot was tough

Staff

The guy working to bring bags and breakfast was hilarious

Cleanliness & Comfort

There was an issue with cockroaches

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

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nice downtown and easy access to locations

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Paliomylos Spa Hotel

Naoussa

Best hotel on the island, the staff, the food, the view, and the rooms were fantastic.

Authenticity & Character

people were so genuine and helpful

Location

Super close to the beach and downtown

Staff

The people at the front desk were so kind and all the ladies in the kitchen at breakfast made everything amazing.

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Activity Review

All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

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Afroditi and her team made our first trip to Greece a trip of a lifetime! She was accommodating, thoughtful and detailed. We wanted a trip that would keep our 2 boys, ages 8 and 11 engaged while bringing their passion of Greek Mythology to life. She curated the perfect itinerary across Athens (Acropolis/Delphi), Santorini (Lost Atlantis, Akrotiri) and Crete for us. We got the perfect balance of rest and relaxation with adventure. Despite the really hot days, the hospitality of everyone we came into contact with, our tour guides Anastasia, Penny and Sara, we fell in love with this vibrant and spirited country! We will be back for the Cyclades and much more time on Crete!

Hotel Reviews

Rhenia’s Suites Santorini

Santorini

We got the deluxe suite for our family of 4. It provided ample space right in the center of the caldera. Superb location, loved the concierge Sofia too. She was sweet, caring and attentive. Highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Epic views of the caldera !

Staff

Sofia is 10 stars!!!!!

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Royalty Hotel Athens

Monastiraki, Athens

The hotel was right in the city center, rooms modern/clean and upscale. Loved the breakfast and views!

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Activity Review

Day Trip to Delphi

Greece

If you or your kids have any interest in Greek Mythology or history, this is a must see. It is one of the top 3 historic sites in Greece and really gives you a perspective into the incredible ingenuity and skill 3,000 years ago. Delphi is truly a wonder of the world and the guides provide you with the historical and philosophical significance of this place.

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Penny was superb with our kids!

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Where to begin?

When Laila and I decided to take a trip to Greece, we had no idea how exactly to plan our vacation. We were looking for a trip that balanced history and culture with fun ideas. Laila loved seeing the sites such as the Acropolis and Akrotiri. Additionally, I was looking for points of rest and relaxation on the beach, and having prior experience and love for scuba diving, I knew that was something I wanted in my vacation plan.

Thanos went out of his way to create a phenomenal plan and itinerary for us to achieve everything we had hoped for on this trip. Additionally, we had a wonderful time with our guides; everyone was absolutely delightful to us from Athens to Santorini. Would strongly recommend the Acropolis and Flavors of Athens if it is your first time visiting Athens. The scuba group in Paros, X-ta-sea diving, was very helpful in getting Laila comfortable with scuba gear and allowed her to enjoy the expedition. In Naxos, Maria Daphne was a wonderful and informative guide during the cultural tour and ensured we had a wonderful time.

Throughout our trip, Thanos reached out to ensure we reached our destinations and everything we needed. He was absolutely marvelous as a coordinator, and I would strongly recommend/encourage him to guide anyone trying to navigate a trip in Greece!!

This 14 days in Greece was a dream come true, thanks to Angela “Aggeliki” Giannioti, who created a WONDERFUL trip plan for us, and whom we could rely on throughout our Greek adventure. This adventure started with three days exploring the rich life of modern Athens, cradled among mythology and a wealth of antiquity. On our first full day in Athens our boutique hotel booked dinner for us at Oizontes at the top of Lycabettus – the highest point in Athens – presenting us with the most breath-taking panoramic view over all of Athens. Many things were wonderful about this trip, but of special note is, that as spectacularly beautiful as are the islands, cities, villages, landscapes and seascapes – as well as the many trip-plan activities such as boating excursions in Santarini and Paros and touring sites of historical interest (visiting the frescos and excavation of 1700 BC Minoan Akrotiri really stands out) – it was the great warmth and kindness of the Greek people with whom we interacted that truly was the buried treasure of this KimKim trip and the heart and soul of our Greek vacation. Greatly valued and appreciated were our always punctual guides and drivers, their genuine warmth and very useful tips. In Santorini, it was our upbeat guide ‘Leftherios who went above and beyond to show us villages that were off the planned track, but who nevertheless kept us on time as he added personal insights of interest to the tours. Without a tip from our driver in Noxos, we would have missed the unmissable – bouzouki music and dancing at Flamingo! Our guide to Greek cooking lessons on Noxos was informative and personable and an invaluable translator. And Petros, our 3-day guide through and from Nafplio, worked a miracle to get tickets to a production of Euripides’ Hippolytus, tirelessly aided me in my quest for jars of giant Greek capers and caper leaves, and made possible a side trip to ancient Corinth on our drive back to Athens. 5 stars to Angela and our trip plan, executed without a hitch. I’d certainly love to work with her on my next trip to see more of the Greek mainland and Crete!

This was our first trip to Greece and everything was amazing! We spent 3 nights in Athens (with a day trip to Delphi), 3 nights in Naxos (with a guided walking tour in the hills), and 3 nights in Santorini (with a catamaran cruise around the caldera). Harris put together the perfect itinerary for our trip, with a nice balance between private and group tours and self-guided tours.

In Athens we did the Mythology Tour and learned about the history and mythology associated with the Olympian Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Gate, and the historical sites at the Acropolis and the Agora. Our tour guide Vicky was excellent. She took very good care of us in the heat and was very knowledgeable, bringing the Greek myths to life at each historical site.

The day trip to Delphi was fantastic. Our driver Konstantinos was a great companion and provided many insights about the history of the oracle and the region. Georgia, our tour guide at Delphi, was also excellent. She took us on a private tour of the ruins at Delphi. We stopped for an olive oil tasting and lunch at a local olive orchard (Mer des Oliviers de Delphi). Vasilis was a most gracious host.

The hotel in Athens (Sweet Home) was very comfortable and conveniently located in the Plaka district, which was great for shopping and eating out. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the Blue Star ferry ride from Athens to Naxos. It was nice to sit on the deck and take in the views of the Aegean Sea.

Our 3 days in Naxos were very relaxing and enjoyable. The Hotel Galaxy, where we stayed, was beautiful, located only a few minutes from the beach near Naxos Town. The beach was beautiful and it was fun to explore the narrow alleyways of the old town and to visit the castle at the center. The Temple of Apollo at sunset was just incredible! The real highlight in Naxos was the walk in the hills with our hiking guide Georgios. He was great fun to be with and we learned a lot from him about plants and trees, as well as the history and culture of Naxos.

Our final destination was Santorini (Thira). We stayed at Makris Beach Hotel in Kamari. Maria, who runs the hotel, was very friendly and helpful, and she made us laugh a lot! We went on a group tour of the island with Theo, another excellent guide. He took us to three different representative towns on the volcanic island: Oia, a cliff town; Megalohori, a “river” town; and Pirgos, a castle town. The tour ended with a wine tasting, which gave us the opportunity to sample some of Santorini’s finest wines. On our final day in Santorini we went on a catamaran cruise with Vista Cruises. We went snorkeling at different locations in the caldera. What an experience!

All in all, it was a fantastic trip. We were lucky not to have been affected by the fires and our hearts go out to those who were. We love Greece and hope to return again some day.

Hotel Reviews

Makris Beach Hotel

Kamari

Makris Beach Hotel was a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Santorini. Maria was a fantastic host. She was very helpful and had a great sense of humor! She encouraged us to visit some of the lesser known towns in Santorini like Megalohori and Pyrgos, and we’re glad we did.

Authenticity & Character

We stayed in a room that had a lot of character. The decor was very unique.

Location

The hotel is a short walk to the beachside restaurants in Kamari. If you eat at any of the restaurants, you can use their beach chairs and umbrellas for as long as you like. How nice! There are buses in Makris that go to Fira, and from Fira there are buses to Oia. We enjoyed using the buses to get around in our free time. It was only 1.6 euros per ride and it was a nice way to see the island.

Staff

Maria was wonderful. She made us laugh a lot!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was quite comfortable, but we had to be careful not to get the bathroom floor all wet when taking a shower due to its unique design (no shower curtains). Minor detail. Overall the room was great.

Galaxy Hotel Naxos

Naxos

Galaxy Hotel Naxos was a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Naxos. The rooms were spacious, the pool area was a great place to relax, and it was a short walk to Naxos beach. The staff were very kind and helpful. On checking in, we were given a map and a briefing on all the best things to see and do in Naxos town, including a few tips on some of the best places to eat.

Authenticity & Character

The layout of the hotel and the landscaping were very beautiful.

Location

You can hang out at the pool or take a short walk down the road to the beach for a dip in the sea. We did a bit of both. The 15-minute walk into town along the beaches was also very nice.

Staff

The staff were very kind and helpful. They gave us good recommendations on what to see and where to eat.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were clean and comfortable and the whole hotel was very well maintained.

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Sweet Home Boutique Hotel is conveniently located in the Plaka district of Athens, which is great for shopping and eating out. The hotel staff were kind and helpful and the rooms were very clean. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast buffet each morning. On our last morning when we had to check out early to catch the ferry, they packed a breakfast box for us to take away. Very nice!

Authenticity & Character

The elevator was convenient when we had a lot of bags, but we found the staircase a more elegant way of getting up and down.

Location

The hotel is within walking distance to the street markets and many great restaurants in the Plaka district.

Staff

The staff were very helpful in pointing us in the right direction.

Cleanliness & Comfort

We really liked the olive oil soap and shampoo. The morning breakfast buffet was also the best we had during our stay in Greece.

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Vicky was a fantastic tour guide. She took good care of us in the heat and brought the historical sites to life through the myths and stories associated with each site. I highly recommend this tour!

Quality of Experience

Listening to the Greek myths and the history behind the different sites we visited at the Olympian Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Gate, the Acropolis and the Agora.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Vicky was very attentive to the needs of our group. It was a very hot day and some people in the group fell behind in the long line into the Acropolis. Vicky managed the situation very well and adjusted the tour slightly so that we could rest and get some water at the water fountain near the Parthenon before seeing the Old Temple of Athena. She was also very knowledgeable and the myths she told at each site kept us all engaged despite the heat of the day.

Transport

Our hotel was close enough to the Olympian Temple of Zeus where the tour began, so we did not need any transport. It was a walking tour and everything was accessible on foot.

Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

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Hiking Naxos Paths

Naxos

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Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

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Dimos did a great job helping us plan our trip to Greece! He connected us with great a tour guide for the Acropolis. The hotels in Athens and Corfu had easy access to the sights and public transportation, and were very clean. He was very helpful during the whole planning process! I highly recommend him and Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Pure by Athens Prime

Athens

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Ariti Grand Hotel Corfu

Corfu

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Activity Reviews

Blue Lagoon Cruise & Syvota

Corfu

We enjoyed seeing Corfu from the water and visiting different areas nearby.

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Too crowded on the boat

Acropolis Temples, Ruins & Museum Visit -

Athens

We had a very knowledgeable guide during our visit to these sights. It was very helpful when touring these sights.

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What a trip!

We had an amazing vacation in Greece thanks to Chris. Super helpful throughout the process! This is my second time using KimKim for a trip and both times were incredible!

Harris did an amazing job with our itinerary and steering us to activities we would enjoy. Everything was thought out and it was so nice to have the private transfers throughout our trip. We did not have to worry about anything. Each hotel was unique and really exceeded our expectations. We are a family of four and the rooms we had were spacious. Our favorite activity was the waterless farming/cooking tour in Santorini and the Catamaran trip. We also enjoyed our cooking experience in Naxos. It was also nice to be in touch with the local travel specialists in case we needed to make last minute changes.

Hotel Reviews

Vouliagmeni Suites Athens

Vouliagmeni

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De Sol Hotel & Spa

Thera

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Cyano Suites

Naxos

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Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

We had a two room suite that had a mini kitchen. Great for families. Great location.

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Activity Reviews

Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

We thought this was perfect not too many people on the catamaran and just enough time to swim and snorkel I would skip the sulphur hot springs - too many people The service was great and lunch was delicious

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Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine

Santorini

We loved everything about this trip from our guided walk to the winery to cooking on the tomato farm and eating our food!

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Santorini Sea Kayak tour

Santorini

This was our least favorite - as it did seem adventurous enough and we went to the same locations as the catamaran trip.

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Local Transfer in Santorini

Greece

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Hike & Cook in Naxos Villages

Naxos

It was wonderful. I think it would have been better if we could have conversed more with the farmer and wife through the translator. Instead the translator would have conversations with the farmer and wife and not include us which was awkward at times but it was still fun

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Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

My trip to Greece was amazing. Everything went very smooth. The guides where extremely knowledgeable, polite and friendly. I will definitely be using KimKim for my next trip.

Angela was absolutely AMAZING! She responded quickly when we had any questions and she was very attentive to our own personal needs/wants wile planning our trip. Definitely will have to work with her again for any future trips :)

We recently had the pleasure of experiencing an extraordinary trip to Greece, all thanks to the exceptional trip planning service provided by KimKim Travel. From the moment we made the decision to explore the captivating Mediterranean destination, they took charge of every detail, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable adventure.

The planning process was well thought out. Filippa was incredibly responsive and attentive, and tailored the itinerary to our preferences and interests. She really listened to what we wanted and created a perfect balance of historical exploration, breathtaking landscapes, and a vast of authentic Greek culture.
Accommodations were a crucial aspect of the trip and the quality and selection were wonderful. The hotels were strategically located and had easy access to attractions. Most of our hotels offered a delicious breakfast, setting the tone for the day ahead.
Another aspect that stood out was the diversity of experiences arranged for us. We savored delectable local cuisine during our cooking class, sipped fine Greek wine at a local winery while watching the sunset and basked in the beauty of the caldera during a beautiful sunset cruise in Santorini.
Transportation was well-coordinated, and we never had to worry about missing a connection. From domestic flights to ferry rides between islands, everything ran smoothly, ensuring we made the most of our limited time.
Throughout the journey Angela, from the KimKim team, maintained constant communication, ensuring that we were satisfied with every aspect of the trip.
If you are considering a trip to Greece we recommend KimKim. Their expertise and professionalism make them a truly outstanding travel service.
Thank you, Filippa and Angela, for making our trip to Greece a wonderful adventure.

Hotel Reviews

14 Reasons Why

Athens

This place was in a great location in the Plaka close to everything. The rooms were nice and the breakfast was amazing.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to everything

Staff

Very nice and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aeolos Resort Mykonos

Mykonos / Chora

This hotel was not only beautiful but also in the perfect spot in Mykonos. Our room was located in the Sunset part of the hotel overlooking the Aegean. The rooms had a perfect touch of Mediterranean decor. Every morning breakfast had a wonderful array of options to choose from and the staff was incredibly nice and attentive.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Location was perfect. You were near enough to the town to walk out for dinner or go shopping but far enough that it you could enjoy a peaceful day.

Staff

Staff was kind and very attentive

Activity Review

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

Greece

We had the best seat in the restaurant to view the sunset, and the food was perfect. The cocktails were a wonderful - very tasty and looked lovely. The appetizers were wonderfully crafted. Every morsel was an explosion of flavors.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nasia Scouteri really was extremely attentive and made this experience wonderful.

Our trip to Greece was amazing! Our first stop was Athens where we went on the mythology tour. Our guide, Fotini was lovely and the tour was very interesting. We were happy we did a half day because it was a very hot day. We also did the boat trip to Hydra. Hydra was beautiful and we had a wonderful time but would have enjoyed spending more time walking around as the time was very structured. We are a family of 8 which could have been to our detriment because everything takes longer when you have that many people.
Our next stop was Santorini which was absolutely incredible! We stayed at Canaves Oia Epitome and it surpassed our expectations. We were set to have a boat trip on our last day but it was cancelled the day before due to weather and Angela was on top of it. She managed to get us a boat trip a few hours after we found out it was cancelled. The captain and his mate cooked an amazing dinner for our sunset cruise and even had a birthday cake for my husband! It was our favorite thing we did and we so appreciated Angela taking care of us! Angela also worked with my daughter to surprise my husband and me with a vow renewal for our anniversary. She went above and beyond!

Irene and the team from travel 12 were amazing. Irene planned the most amazing family trip. Her knowledge of Greece in planning our trip is what made our trip so memorable. Her recommendations were top notch. We wouldn’t have been able to plan the trip we took on our own. I highly recommend kimkim to plan any vacation you are thinking about. 5stars, A+++++!!!

Hotel Reviews

Poseidon Paros

Paros Island

This hotel was beautiful and bery clean and private. The rooms are beautiful and relaxing. The staff was so accommodating and professional. I cant say enough great things about the staff and their constant attention to our needs!

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Staff

Over and above our expectations!!

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Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Beautiful boutique hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast buffet was outstanding. Definitely not what you get at other hotels. Delicious greek specialties. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

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Activity Reviews

Local Transfer in Paros

Paros

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Private Farm Tour with Lunch

Paros

This was a wonderful private tour of this family run farm. Beautiful view of the harbor below. Enjoyed learning about farming techniques used on an island with minimal water/rain. The lunch on the terrace of this beautiful home on the hills. The authentic food was outstanding. Much do activity.

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All-Day Cruise Around Paros

Paros

Again, this experience was much better than out expectations. I have been on other boat cruises in beautiful places. Compared to this cruise those were terrible this cruise was a small super friendly group of travelers. The staff was so nice and very attentive to all of our needs. The water was beautiful clear blue. We had a great time swimming and floating on the water. The kids had a great time jumping off of tall rocks. The meal and wine was gourmet quality and crazily prepared on the boat. WOW! Highly recommend!!!

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Wine Tasting in the Heart of Athens

Athens

OMG Eleni was so sweet, kind and knowledgeable. We had so much fun learning about and tasting wonderful Greek wine. We even came away with an autographed book by Eleni! Loved this adventure. Highly recommend.

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Family photo-shooting

Athens

This was a great adventure with the photographers. They were very professional and made sure to get all the shots we wanted. Great family pictures that will forever remind us of our Greek holiday.

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We had such an amazing time, thanks to kimkim! They handled the logistics beautifully, so we could truly enjoy our time in Greece. All of the hotels, transportation, and tours they recommended were great. We will definitely be using kimkim again for future travel!

Not even sure where to start. The entire Kimkim process was easy from start to finish. The tours set up for us in Greece were top notch, and we will never forget the kindness of our local drivers and guides. We could never have planned this our own. It’s not to say the trip wasn’t without hiccups; luckily, Afroditi helped us when we needed when we missed flights and needed other adjustments along the way.

Hotel Reviews

Petri Suites

Santorini

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Luxembourg Hotel

Thessaloniki

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The shower needs a door or curtain.

Monastiri Guesthouse

Kalampaka - Meteora

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Got what we need. Not overly friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shower doors leaked.

Athens4 Hotel

Athens

Friendly, easy, and good location. Giving it four stars due to a bathroom water leak. The host promptly assisted us.

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Activity Reviews

All time classic Santorini, Full-Day Island Tour

Santorini

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⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran

Santorini

The length of the experience is closer to 7.5 hours from pick up to drop off.

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I’ve never been so scared on the drive back to our hotel. The driver was going way too fast.

Welcome to Santorini

Santorini

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Thessaloniki Walking Tour

Thessaloniki

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Discover the imposing Meteora, Overnight in Thessaloniki

Greece

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Athens

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Chris was fabulous. We had a couple of hiccups on our trip that were unrelated to the planning and it was so great having someone in country and who knew our family and our needs to help us navigate them. And as for the planning--we stayed in hotels and had experiences that we never would have been able to figure out on our own. Every business and person that he connected us with was delightful and our kids really enjoyed all of the activities--even towards the end when they were getting homesick.

Hotel Reviews

Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Heraklion – Crete

This is a very standard business hotel. The rooms are nice and clean but nothing special. But we had two bedrooms, which was fabulous for giving us some space. Although it isn't right in the middle of the action, the pedestrian area is only about a five minute walk away and the harbor slightly further.

Authenticity & Character

It's your standard business hotel.

Location

It's not as central as I had grown accustomed to. On the plus side, it has a driveway/loading area out front which was a very nice change.

Staff

Staff were very nice and a receptionist agreed to take our extra car seat (we had had to buy one during the trip after the airline lost our luggage, but we weren't going to need it after that) to a charity shop (or organization) which was so helpful and made us feel a lot better.

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Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

"Sweet Home" is a really perfect name for this hotel. The breakfast area decor is adorable (and the food is great), the rooms are comfortable, and the staff are very nice and helpful. The hotel is located on a very narrow street which can be a little nerve-wracking when you have a car and/or your car for hire is trying to get out, but it is also very central and it is easy to walk to things.

Authenticity & Character

I'm not sure if it would be considered authentic (but probably?) but it was very cute without being cutesy, so it wins on character.

Location

The narrow street wasn't great, but it was so close to everything and narrow streets are just the way it is in Athens.

Staff

They were very kind and accomodating and in particular we found them really helpful because our kids' car seats were lost by the airline and were delivered between our first and second stays at the hotel (while we were in Crete) and the hotel stored them for us and everything.

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Amymone Suites

Nafplio

Love Nafplio and loved this hotel. Although admittedly, I was a little worried when we got there and saw all the stairs leading up to our room (which fortunately was on the first floor and not the second floor). The restaurant and the people who work at the hotel and restaurant were both great. There is a free public parking lot across the street and if it is full, there is a much larger parking lot (I think t is actually two parts of the same one) down the street. So you will need to walk a short way with your stuff, but it isn't too bad.

Authenticity & Character

I don't know if it is "authentic," but the space was very chic with lots of character.

Location

Very well located and walkable. The parking situation (and walking with your stuff from parking to hotel) was less than ideal.

Staff

Everyone was very nice and helpful.

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Europa Hotel Olympia

Olympia

Excellent place to relax towards the end of a busy trip that has a swimming pool. The on-site restaurant has good food and a beautiful view.

Authenticity & Character

Although it didn't have as "cozy" of a feel as many of the other, smaller hotels we stayed at on our trip, it very much matched my experience of mid-tier business hotels outside of major cities in other European countries.

Location

This is a fairly desolate area. There is nothing within walking distance of the hotel, so you need to drive to Olympia and anywhere else that you go. That also means that you will probably eat all of your meals on site. Which is fine in that the food is good, but it makes it a little more expensive than other places.

Staff

Everyone was nice. Nothing stands out as extremely special, but we felt well taken care of.

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Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

That this hotel is close to the airport is great. But other than that, it is nothing special. One member of our group commented that it was too bad that that was going to be our last breakfast in Greece as all the other ones had been very good. And unfortunately, the noise is so bad that one of the members of our group only got a couple of hours of sleep.

Authenticity & Character

It was a run-of-the-mill corporate hotel.

Location

The noise from the surrounding neighborhood was unbearable.

Staff

The staff seemed fine. When the airport shuttle was delayed, they arranged for a car for us, which was nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Although it was clean, it didn't feel very homey. The biggest issue, however, was the noise at night (which was coming from outside the hotel).

Alcanea Boutique Hotel

Chania Town

This place is out of this world. Because it is in a pedestrian area, you'll likely need a driver and/or hotel staff to help you with your things, but the location cannot be beat (so much in walking distance!), our room was amazing, and the staff was phenomenal. Two people in our group feel ill and they were extremely helpful and accommodating in helping us access medical care, get food when we couldn't leave because of a sick kid, and ultimately getting.a slightly late check-out as we recovered. Our room was easiest the largest hotel room that I have ever seen in Europe with a beautiful balcony and view. We hope to return to Chania and will definitely be staying here.

Authenticity & Character

I don't know how "typical" it is but the decor was warm and inviting and felt like a home, not a hotel.

Location

Most everything you would need or want is within walking distance and it is a short distance from the hotel to the area where taxis and cars for hire stop.

Staff

They were all so kind and spoke English with 0 hesitancy, which is nice when stressful things happen.

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Ganimede Hotel

Galaxidi

This hotel was so cute. And our "room" (it was actually an apartment) was huge with two couch/beds for our kids, a bedroom for the adults, and a kitchen. It was a little weird driving into the town because it is pretty deserted, but the hotel was more than cute enough to make up for that.

Authenticity & Character

This place was so cute. It was amazing.

Location

It's a few blocks away from the harbor and restaurants so is a little bit isolated, especially when the weather is so hot.

Staff

Everyone was very nice and helpful.

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Activity Reviews

Delphi Guided Tour

Greece

This is a gorgeous site and our guide was great.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very good with our kids who were very tired as this was the last big thing in our vacation and they were ready to go home. She was also very knowledgeable.

- Ancient Olympia Guided Tour (Self-Drive)

Greece

This was.a very cool sight to see. I had slightly mixed feelings because Olympia is pretty remote and there isn't anything else in the area, but I'm glad we went.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Welcome to Nafplio

Greece

How had I never heard of Nafplio before? This place is posh without being snobby and a place we absolutely can't wait to return to. Which is sort of funny considering that it was not on our radar at all before we got there and we assumed it was just a necessary stopping place because of where we wanted to go and the amount of driving we wanted to do in a day. The town is beautiful and very walkable. I don't love the public parking situation because it can be hard to find a spot, but at the end of the day, it was worth it.

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The private tour of Knossos Minoan palace

Greece

This was our reason for going to Crete and although it wasn't anyone's top memory at the end of the trip, it was one of the things that we were most excited about in the ~12 months since we started planning the trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful and it was a good tour.

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Mycenae Guided Tour

Greece

We enjoyed this. Standing inside the tomb mound, in particular, was awe-inspiring. But while the adults would have appreciated the larger ruins if it was just us, with kids who are easily distracted and prone to falling, we were very much on edge and paying more attention to them than the guide.

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See comment form Epidarious.

Epidaurus Guided Tour

Greece

Lots of cool stuff to see. The theater is amazing, but there is more to the site than just that and we enjoyed learning about how medicine, sport, and the arts all fit together.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very knowledgeable. But he was not very flexible when it came to modifying things to fit our children's energy and tolerance levels (our three year old was so done with museums at that point). Also, admissions was supposed to be included, but it wasn't and we had to pay our entrance.

Athens Treasure Hunt for Families

Athens

This was a lot of fun. We had already spent a couple days in Athens by the time we did it so I was a little worried that there would be too much overlap, but there was hardly any. It was nice that most of it was focused on the modern Athens, but there was still some historical and/or Ancient Greek stuff mixed in.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

She was so great about modifying things to fit our kids' ages and energy levels.

Transport

Once again, the heat was the problem. (Totally outside your control, I know.)

Day trip to Falasarna

Chania

We ended up not doing this activity because half of our group was sick.

Acropolis for Families

Athens

You can't go to Athens and not go to the Acropolis. While it wasn't the highlight of our trip, we enjoyed it and we enjoyed our guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was great about engaging with our seven year old son who can be a bit of a know-it-all (in the best way possible, of course).

Transport

it was so hot! (There is literally nothing you could do about that. But that's the reason for the rating.)

Private Sunset Excursion to Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon & Sea-side Dinner

Athens

Of all of the ruins we saw, these were the best. And the view from the Taverna where we ate dinner before going to the temple was incredible.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The driver was very nice but I did feel like he had a couple too many questions for us. Even where to eat wasn't pre-decided and he offered us two options. Ultimately he said we chose the better one, but in that case, I kind of wish we hadn't had the pressure on us to decide!

Transport

Drive towards Heraklion - Short stop at Rethymno

Greece

The drive was nice and relaxing and it was nice to have someone else drive us! Plus, since we had had the driver a couple days earlier, we already knew her and liked her.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We really appreciate our driver's flexibility. My husband had to spend the prior night in the hospital so we departed Chania several hours late and had to stop at the hospital to pick him up on our way out of town.

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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip 

Greece

This beach should be on everybody's list of things to do in Chania. The only thing I wish is that we'd had more time there.

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