Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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.

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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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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.

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

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Very attentive - maybe too much so.

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

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

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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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Local Dinner in Naxos

Naxos

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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

Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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.

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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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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Activity Reviews

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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Ioannis, the local kimkim specialist, was amazing to work with. He cultivated an itinerary that surpassed our expectations. Truly, a testimony to how attentive he was to our wants and needs with regards to activities we wanted to do, places we wanted to see, and the types of accommodations we desired. Our guides along the trip were amazing as well. They were a wealth of information, but more importantly, they treated us like family. In summary, we had an awesome trip to Greece and I highly recommend kimkim for planning one's future trip to Greece.

Its very difficult to express the level of perfection that we received on this trip. My wife and I had looked over a few travel places and ultimately ended up using kimkim.com, mainly because of the positive reviews. So I felt it only right to reciprocate this and write a positive review as well. Chris Gravas was our Greek specialist and he was absolutely fantastic, everything was according to his plan and anything that we needed was a phone call or text message away. Our flight had delays and he was able to accommodate all of our tours and any plans as needed. I honestly cannot express how amazing Chris was, when I do go back to Greece, I will undoubtedly be using this service and will request Chris again. All of our transfers were A+++ and the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable, you can tell that they had a passion for what they did, and they did it very well. All of our tours exceeded our expectation, as did the whole trip in general. I honestly could write an endless amount of positive marks for this trip, but trust me when I tell you that it is not needed. Do not hesitate to use this company, and do not hesitate to use Chris Gravas, he was absolutely amazing!!

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

One of my favorite tours on my whole trip, the food, the drinks, the entire experience was absolutely perfect! Got to experience so much in one day, and it also gave us the knowledge on where and what to do on our free days!

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Private Full-Day Trip to Delphi

Athens

My Favorite experience on the trip, this place is magical, breathtaking. Our tour guide was a scholar, and was the best at explaining everything to us in perfect detail, she was as perfect a guide as Delphi was an encounter.

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Fairytale Villages & Majestic Views in Santorini Tour

Santorini

Stunning and Magical! Our guide Panos was the best, extremely knowledgeable, friendly and outgoing, made the trip just perfect for us. I would not hesitate to do this trip again.

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The Walking Tour Of Chania Old Town

Greece

Amazing tour that explained the city in perfect detail to us, and the food was the best. Overall a spectacular experience and I would not hesitate to do it again!

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The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour

Greece

Nothing more perfect than receiving an authentic local experience when travelling. This is what this tour gives you, local areas, local restaurants, history, and just the beautifulness of this island. Absolutely amazing and would recommend to anyone!

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Santorini Full Day at Leisure

Santorini

Loved having a day to ourselves to explore, do yourself a favor and take a day to explore the city on your own, its absolutely beautiful.

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Christos was amazing to work with. He provided direct communication with his assistant on days he was out to ensure we had continuous communication with someone. He is so professional and attentive to detail. He provided his great suggestions and gives his advice as you plan your trip. He truly seeks out activities so you have a true view of all aspects of Greece and the Greek islands. He is a great planner and I highly recommend him.

Our Greece experience was amazing due to the expert planning and professionalism of our guide Angela. We began our trip in Athens and right from the airport and to every new destination or experience we had a private pick up and transfer to our next stop and they were always was punctual and friendly. We stayed in Sweet Home Boutique in Athens which was adorable. The staff was friendly, the hostess was helpful and the breakfast was fantastic! We which we didn’t have to leave so early the second day do we could have enjoyed the breakfast the second morning as well. Our private tour of the Parthenon was great. Our guide met my family and I at our hotel. The tour was informative, light and just perfect for my teen girls and I. It was just the perfect touch of history, humor and culture. Unfortunately I forget her name but she was really great. From Athen we took the SuperFerry Golden Star which was not what we were expecting for a ferry. We stayed in the lounge the entire trip to Mykonos and it was so comfortable the time flew by.
Our stay at Mykonos was so memorable. Our host Armen from Milangel reached out to me before our arrival to set up a private tour before we checked into our room. This was so helpful so we knew a bit of the ins and outs of the island. Plus he took so many pictures of my family and I along the tour-I only wish we were a bit more dressed up rather then just having hopped off the ferry. Besides that his tour was informative and I highly recommend it. The weather in Mykonos was not what we were expecting but going off season has bits benefits and drawbacks as well. The view from Milangel was stunning and we had not one but 2 patios to enjoy it. Armen was bound accommodating and the breakfast and accommodations were 5 star! We went to dinner t!3 first night at Kazarma right near the water and it was one of our favorite meals. I think it was our favorite Greek salad as well, we tried to order in each time we ate to compare them all. Kazarma put a social spin in theirs. The next night we had a cooking class. Which will forever be one of my favorite memories. Teta was fun, a patient teacher and the food and laughs were continuous. Such a personal touch as she holds her classes in her home and you feel like you are visiting a sweet aunt for dinner.
From Mykonos we went to Naxos. This little town was so sweet. From the port and all its restaurants, little shops and small winding streets we explored all afternoon. The only thing to keep in mind was that most of the shops and restaurants don’t open till around 6 or 7. And after so much travel and still working on the jet lag we weren’t able to enjoy that until the next afternoon when some of the shops opened again in the morning. Our hotel-Polis of Naxos wasn’t my favorite. Again, going on their off season didn’t help us much on Naxos. There wasn’t really anyone to help us much in the reception area to find ice or coffee or to ask if we could get the hot tub running. However, we did go during Easter week and we respect that was a time of celebration for family and they weren’t exactly set to accommodate guests yet. We did horse back riding in the beach which was fine for me, however my daughter rides regularly and was a little disappointed that we were guided by a man and a rope the entire trail. We walked down a road first and then back up the beach which was beautiful, she was expecting a little more. However when we saw the 5 day old foul-that took the cake!
Our last stop was in Santorini and we stayed at the Blue Dolphin. This was a very nice hotel but the view of the town and sea was breathtaking, best view the whole trip. We were able to see the festival of Paros where the entire village is light up the night before Easter. Hearing the church bells, the priests singing and beautiful Paros light up in the hill was something I will never forget. Our last day we did a sunset cruise with Katrine and the crew in Lagoon 420 and they were amazing! We highly recommend this tour and our group we sailed with were so much fun. Perfect way to end our trip. My only regret is not getting to see Oia. All of the travel and early mornings took a toll on us and we slept in so we were. It able to fit it in. However, we’re we’re able to see some of it from the catamaran. I would suggest one more day in Santorini as there is so much to see and do here. I’m sure I left out a few amazing other tidbits but I tried to be as detailed as possible in my review so others can understand the care and work that goes into plan I g a trip, I would never have been able to do that! By far this was the most amazing trip and we could NEVER have done it without Angela. Her professionalism, patience and expertise is unsurpassable! Angela was always quick to respond d from the moment we began planning until our last few nights in Greece. She checked in with us during the trip and everything was planned just perfectly. Thank you so much Angela, you did an amazing job and we will never forget our trip to Greece because of you!

Activity Reviews

Cooking Classes in Mykonos

Mykonos

The best experience! Personal, private and soooo delicious! More details in my review.

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Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour

Athens

Our tour guide was amazing! I included details in my review. Highly recommend this tour!!

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We highly recommend KimKim Travels for a trip to Greece! My family and I visited three cities in Greece in April 2023: Athens, Nafplio, and Santorini. From the beginning of our interaction until the end of our trip, team members Eleni and Mariliza provided solid support. They created an excellent itinerary for us, taking into consideration our requests and the weather conditions in Greece during that time. Team members were timely in their communications and always ready to assist with any changes that occurred, even during the trip. This made us feel secure and at ease.

The drivers and tour guides who accompanied us from city to city—Eva, Giannis, George, and Hercules—were well informed, friendly, dedicated, and committed to making our trip a huge success! They also had snacks, water, and soda for us in their tour vans!

We enjoyed the choice of hotels in each city. We stayed at a total of four hotels, given our travel requirements. Our favorites were the Elia Ermou in Athens, the Grande Bretagne in Nafplio, and the Kalisti in Santorini. Pickups and drop-offs from the airport were smooth and timely. We also really appreciated the thoughtful and unique gifts from KimKim!

KimKim Travels thought of almost everything, and we deeply value their time and energy spent in creating a fabulous holiday experience for us in Greece!

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Overall this hotel was good in terms of the room size and also the size of the bathroom. The area of its location did not appear to be the best. The hotel door was locked at all times and only one person sat at the reception. Did not get time to taste their breakfast as we had an early morning flight. Staff was friendly. Someone was playing loud music all night. Perhaps passing cars that came and stood in front of the hotel. Not sure.

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Kalisti Hotel & Suites

Santorini

Fantastic central location! Walkable to the main city center and other places. Beautifully built in the iconic Greek housing style. Bathrooms were however very small. The owner of the hotel came to the breakfast room to greet folks...how wonderful is that! She is an amazing lady who has been in the restaurant for 40 years we were told. She was so kind and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. The outdoors near the swimming pool was beautifully decorated and one could see the rising sun in the mornings. great place for the hotel to consider offering yoga classes!

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Gave a 4 rating only because of the very small bathroom which would have been okay if there was a sliding glass door. The water spilled out into the rest of the bathroom area.

Grande Bretagne - Nafplio

Nafplio

Loved its location--right near the water and main square! This was an older hotel so the rooms were larger and also the bathrooms were larger. The decor had an old world charm.

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The hotel had no in service dinning for the evening time. Their restaurant was non operational, perhaps because it wasn't high season.

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Located in central Athens this hotel was a charming, small hotel on one of the main streets of Athens and was in the midst of lovely outdoor restaurants, high end shopping, as well as local shops with trinkets. It was also very close to the Acropolis. The breakfast was hearty. The staff was polite. The bathrooms were a bit tight but then the stay was only for a few days. The only recommendation I would provide is to have the twin beds in each room separated.

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1) The layout of the beds. Twin beds need to be kept separate. Two persons in our group received a room with a bathroom made for people with disabilities. That room should be kept reserved only for people with disabilities. What if someone had checked in who needed that room then the hotel staff would have made us move. That would have been an inconvenience to us and others.

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Santorini Wonders

Santorini

George, who was our guide in Nafplio, was an amazing guide who prepared a list of items and places for us to visit in Santorini. We shared that list with our guide in Santorini, Hercules who then created a wonderful day of sightseeing for us. He took us first to a monastery on top of a hill that many people don't know about. The views of Santorini from there are spectacular! We also went to Emporio, a small village with amazing architecture just like one sees in pictures! After that he took us to a winery from where the views of the other side of the island were fabulous! We also visited the excavation site in Akrotiri rounding off the tour at the Art Space and Wine Museum where we got to taste local Santorini wines, and admire the work of Greek artists in their gallery. Overall, we had a great experience with Hercules and the van driver, Thomas, and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santorini.

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Discover Mycenae & 🍷Nemean Wines with Lunch, Overnight in Nafplio

Greece

We had an excellent experience with Giannis our guide in Nafplio. He picked us from Athens and drove us to Nafplio. His van had snacks and water and he was a great conversationalist! Our specialist Eleni suggested Nafplio and we are so glad we went. Giannis was an amazing guide, showing us many monuments and interesting places, such as the place where the Mythical Hydra visited and the Corinth canal on the way to Nafplio. We would have never known about these places if it wasn't for him. We also had a wine tasting with lunch at Nemean wines. The lunch was supposed to be light, but it was a big beautiful delicious spread! This was our favorite meal of the trip. Highly recommend this town, even though it is less known.

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All the guides we had were polite and friendly. We loved our guide Janice.

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⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran

Santorini

The sunset sailing tour in Oia on the luxury catamaran was a highlight of our trip. The cruise was very nice, and the members on board were kind and welcoming. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed the views of the beautiful architecture of Santorini with the white-washed buildings and swimming pools on balconies as well as the blue domes of churches from the water. We also watched the breathtaking sunset from the Catamaran. We even came back to the same place-- Oia, the next day because we loved it so much. We highly recommend this spot if you are looking for photos.

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Discover impressive Epidaurus

Greece

We appreciated the list of recommendations for all the places we visited from our driver cum guide-Giannis-- on the way to Nafplio including a visit to the famous ancient theater site, Epidaurus, where we learned about the history and connection of healing between art and performance. It was an amazing experience, and we were grateful that the car took us right up to the top so we didn't have to walk. The local guide there was George and he was amazing in his explanations about the site!

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Free afternoon in Athens

Athens

We very much appreciated the free afternoons we had. It was more than a sufficient amount of time to explore the city on our own. Our hotel was in a wonderful location, so it was easy to walk to different restaurants and go shopping.

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Acropolis, Private Guided Tour

Greece

Our tour guide Eva was very knowledgeable about the Acropolis and its history. She made the tour very interesting and engaging. We appreciated the elevator that allowed us to go up so we did not have to walk all the way up. Overall, a great experience.

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Angela was key for our whole trip. She was extremely knowledgeable about Greece and what kind of tours we may want. She worked very well with me to come up with the perfect 10 days for me and my family. She got us amazing tours on the mainland with a private mythical tour of Athens with our guide Ifi (she was an archeologist working on her doctorate, so very well spoken). Our tour to Meteora was great, however we would have loved more time there. When we told Angela that we wanted a few different locations, her insight led us to Crete as went early in the season and the other islands would still be a bit chilly. She set up a day tour of Crete with our guide Alexander Yefimets. If you go on a tour in Crete, your MUST ask for this man. He and his team were completely agreeable to whatever and due to the weather for our day, he completely changed the itinerary to stay away from rain and only enjoy sun and beauty. They met us at our VRBO and we had an amazing day with them. Alexander also recommended restaurants and things to do for the rest of our stay. Angela did an amazing job of setting this up for us.
Angela was very responsive before the trip and gave me her contact information for use while we were in Greece in case anything came up.
Simply the best. I will not visit Greece without going through Angela and Kimkim again.

Hotel Reviews

Marriott Moxy Athens City

Athens

Quaint and spunky hotel as all Moxy’s are. Staff were amazing and sweet. They loved my 13 yo daughter and wanted to make her breakfast every day :) Good location as well.

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Location

Great central location. 100s of restaurants and sights are from a 1 minute to a 20 minute walk.

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Rooms are a bit small even for Europe

Eva Villas West

Gerani town

Great idea, poorly executed. The pool was empty and they never told us it wouldn’t be filled until later in the season (actually the day we left). No hot water for the first three days as the boiler was broken. The place is a bit run down, broken doors in kitchen, missing handles on shower doors, walls in various stages of repair, and of course the hot water. Location is great and the hosts are amazing and responsive, but we were a bit disappointed.

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Activity Reviews

Athens to Meteora day trip by scenic train ride!

Athens

Unfortunately the train arrived late and left early so we only had a short time in Meteora. Also, we were supposed to be in a limo bus with no more than 20 people, but we were on a large coach with 42 people. Not anyone’s fault, but the train did mess us up. Our five hour tour and 4 Monastery visits turned in to a 2 hour visit with two very rushed visits and a bus ride around the other four. Disappointing as this is an amazing place.

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East Crete Secrets Off the Beaten Track: Through the Eyes of Locals from East

Greece

Alexander was our guide and it was simply amazing. Due to weather, we changed from East Crete to central Crete but our guides were simply amazing. Alex was watching the weather and doing an amazing job of keeping us dry and in the sun. The weather is ever changing in Crete. They offered plenty of snacks and, of course, Raki. Alex never seemed to rush or want the tour to end. He gave us as much time as we wanted in every spot we stopped. He continually said, we are friends, and friends spend the whole day together. It was an amazing trip to Monestaries, beaches, shops, sights etc. Stephanos was our driver and he was great as well. Some of the streets in Crete are extremely narrow and he got our sprinter van through amazingly. Highly recommend this trip and do yourself a favor and ask for Alexander Yefimets!

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Beautiful clean Mercedes sprinter

we do appreciate the planification and follow up of our trip .
Santorini hotel is great for service and location , our guide in Santorini is amazing., but do not like so much cruise as circuit is not great , boat passed by santorini and Oia 3 times !
Naxos is a hidden gem for circuit, guide and food. Hotel is ok , design of room is weird but location is amazing.
Mykonos is to visit once , hotel is absolutely amazing for service and room . We love tour of Chora guide is very good. Hightlight is cruise to Delos, the team ( father / daughter) is the nicest people it really show Greek hospitality, small group (8 people) , the only downside is tour of Delos where we are combined with a group of 20 people with 1 guide , hard to follow explanations .
In resume it is a great trip well organized , well follow up , we will be using your service again for our next Greek trip. We will post also comments on trip advisor
Again thank you for your efficiency and hospitality

Hotel Reviews

Palladium Boutique Hotel

Mykonos

Great hotel with amazing service. Breakfast is so good with a lot of choices and fresh ingredients

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Location

A bit far from Chora, but hotel has a paying transport

Staff

Most amazing staff

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Enigma Suites

Santorini

Hotel to stay if you are in Fira, location and room are great but the hospitality is main factor. Chris and her team is so nice and make us feel like home.

Authenticity & Character

Design and location is absolutely amazing

Location

Right overlook Caldera and walking distance to everywhere

Staff

Great hospitality

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Cyano Suites

Naxos

Hotel is well situated but design of room is a bit uncommon

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Santorini Island Discovery Small-group Tour

Santorini

Guide is great , very knowledgeable and kind. Circuit is very interesting

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We are still basking in the afterglow of this spring break trip to Greece. Our local specialist Chris started things off by customizing the itinerary to suit our needs - 9 days total, not too hectic, get to see key sights/sites, not too expensive but not cheap (the Goldilocks itinerary), etc. So, what we decided on was 3 nights in Athens (main attractions: Acropolis and museum and Delphi), 2 nights in Heraklion (main attractions: Palace of Knossos and museum), and 3 nights in Santorini (main attractions: Akrotiri prehistoric excavation site, sunset, scenery). There were 3 of us on this trip - father, mother and teenager. All the transport (to/from airport, between cities, to/from sites) was taken care of by Chris and his team and there were no issues.

Note 1: We visited Greece in the first week in April which I think is the right time to visit. The temperatures were in the mid 50's - mid 60's Fahrenheit, and though there were a couple of rainy days, the weather was generally very good. Besides, though it seemed crowded, we were told that the crowds in summer dwarfed what we saw in spring. I think that would explain why the prices in spring were reasonable. Pack some water resistant jackets/umbrellas, sweaters, comfortable walking shoes. We took sunscreen but didn't need it.

Note 2: Tips, though not mandatory, are encouraged for the guides and drivers. Ask your planner what they recommend. We tipped about 5%-10% in restaurants.

Note 3: The carry-on bag allowance for Aegean Airlines is only 8 kg (less than 18 lbs), and they check at the counter and gate, so pack accordingly.

Athens: Seamless pickup from the airport to the hotel (Athens Manor Houses), check-in and find the room to be clean, spacious, and wonderfully located. Guide for Acropolis was Christina - knowledgeable and friendly young lady - got our steps in visiting the Acropolis and Acropolis museum. What can I say - the Parthenon is amazing as is the Acropolis Museum! I only wish we had time to visit the National Archeological Museum because it is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of Greek Antiquity artifacts worldwide. C'est la vie - maybe next time. We also took a day trip to Delphi - and even though it was a rainy day, it was wonderful. Our driver was Giannis - informative and friendly. Our guide at Delphi was George who was very helpful. Giannis then took us to a fantastic restaurant in Delphi called Taverna Vakhos - superb food and great views! We then stopped at some scenic spots on the way back to Athens. Back at Athens, one small food joint stood out - "Not Just Falafel" - great, inexpensive food. Athens reminds you of big cities such as New York - lot of people of the go, noisy, never sleeps, etc.

Heraklion (Crete) - The land of the Minotaur, the Labyrinth, Theseus, etc. We wish we had stayed here for more than 2 nights. The people were very friendly and laid back. Food was out of this world - I highly recommend a restaurant called Peskesi in Heraklion. We stayed at the Olive Green Hotel - fabulous room, great location, helpful staff. We were able to walk around in town (less than 10 minutes from hotel) and get some shopping in besides the dining. Btw - there is a laundry service about 2 minutes from the hotel - very efficient - drop off up to 5 kgs (11 lbs) of clothes for cleaning, and it is ready for pickup in 2-3 hours for 7 Euros. Any way, back to the sights. We spent half a day or so, visiting the Heraklion Archeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos. Our guide Lina met us at the Museum where we spent about 90 minutes taking in the amazing history of Crete - artefacts from as early as 2700 BCE. The Minoan Civilization was the first advanced civilization in Europe, leaving behind a number of massive building complexes, sophisticated art, and writing systems. Mind blowing! Our driver, Alex then drove us to the Palace of Knossos. You really have to see it - the palace itself seems to be a labyrinth - wonderful frescoes, advanced architecture, running water, sewage system, etc. Lina was a wonderful guide.

Santorini (Thera)- yes the scenery is like in the paintings we see in some Greek restaurants. Outstanding. We stayed at a place called Above Blue Suites in a town called Imerovigli - and were provided a suite that would probably be frightfully expensive in summer - had a Sauna, private pool/jacuzzi, spacious rooms, etc. Please note the check-in time though. We got to the hotel at around 10:30 am, but had to wait until almost 2:30 before they checked us in. We did leave our luggage at the hotel while we found a place to eat. We liked a couple of restaurants in Imerovigli - To Anogi, and The White Lounge. Imerovigli is a few miles from the capital Fira (30 minute walk), and several miles from the more touristy Oia. We loved where we stayed - the sunset over the Aegean Sea was truly amazing. Anyway, we spent a few hours visiting the Akrotiri prehistoric site and Museum. Our driver, Konstantinos, and guide, Hara, were great. We decided to add a visit to the Lost Atlantis Museum for an additional Euro 40 to the transport company, and additional for the museum tickets. The next day we hired a car (Euro 200 for 3 hours) and driver, Thakis, to drive us around to some scenic spots, visit Oia, and finally stopped off at Taverna Kritikos for a simple and tasty Greek lunch, I highly recommend this restaurant - it's run by an elderly lady and the food is superb and inexpensive.

All things must pass - and so did our Greek vacation. Kudos to Chris and kimkim.com for planning such a great trip - everything was as promised. This is the first time we tried kimkim out, and quite understandably, I was a bit nervous. Thankfully, they were the real deal! Thank you Chris and kimkim.

Hotel Reviews

Olive Green Hotel

Heraklion

Fabulous room, great location, helpful staff. Wonderfully located. We were able to walk around in town (less than 10 minutes from hotel) and get some shopping in besides the dining. 5-minute walk to restaurants and museums. This is a newer hotel and it had spacious rooms and a nice balcony. Btw - there is a laundry service about 2 minutes from the hotel - very efficient - drop off up to 5 kgs (11 lbs) of clothes for cleaning, and it is ready for pickup in 2-3 hours for 7 Euros.

Authenticity & Character

The balconies were nice and big

Location

Walking distance to everything

Staff

The staff and people here were very kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was a newer hotel with spacious rooms

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Seamless pickup from the airport to the hotel (Athens Manor Houses), check-in, and find the room to be clean, spacious, and wonderfully located. Walking distance to one small food joint stood out - "Not Just Falafel" - great, inexpensive food.

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Above Blue Suites

Santorini

We were provided a suite that would probably be frightfully expensive in summer - had a Sauna, private pool/jacuzzi, spacious rooms, etc. Please note the check-in time though. We got to the hotel at around 10:30 am, but had to wait until almost 2:30 before they checked us in. We did leave our luggage at the hotel while we found a place to eat. We liked a couple of restaurants in Imerovigli - To Anogi, and The White Lounge. Imerovigli is a few miles from the capital Fira (30 minute walk), and several miles from the more touristy Oia. We loved where we stayed - the sunset over the Aegean Sea was truly amazing.

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Staff let us leave our luggage at the hotel before checking into the hotel

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Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Guide for Acropolis was Christina - knowledgeable and friendly young lady - got our steps in visiting the Acropolis and Acropolis museum. What can I say - the Parthenon is amazing as is the Acropolis Museum! We received a gift from the driver.

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Private Knossos & Museum Tour

Greece

We spent half a day or so, visiting the Heraklion Archeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos. Our guide Lina met us at the Museum where we spent about 90 minutes taking in the amazing history of Crete - artefacts from as early as 2700 BCE. The Minoan Civilization was the first advanced civilization in Europe, leaving behind a number of massive building complexes, sophisticated art, and writing systems. Mind blowing! Our driver, Alex then drove us to the Palace of Knossos. You really have to see it - the palace itself seems to be a labyrinth - wonderful frescoes, advanced architecture, running water, sewage system, etc. Lina was a wonderful guide.

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Historical Santorini Guided Tour

Santorini

We spent a few hours visiting the Akrotiri prehistoric site and Museum. Our driver, Konstantinos, and guide, Hara, were great.

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Guides were knowledgable

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We fully enjoyed our family trip to Greece. Every single one of our transports and tour guides were top notch. The hotels recommended were fantastic and in safe and accessible locations. I feel that we were able to maximize our experience of Greece with the short amount of time we were there. Athens had a lot to offer. Naxos was gorgeous, just wish the weather held out for us. Santorini was absolutely amazing and full of adventure; one of the most scenic places I have ever been. The experience would definitely not have been as pleasant without your coordination.

The only thing I would suggest for improvement would be the advertisement of the hot tub at the Illoperato in Santorini. Should be advertised as a slightly heated pool. Never did get warm enough for me to get in, but the kids enjoyed it! :)

This was an incredibly executed trip by KimKim through Thanos from Athens Insiders Greece. Through the entire planning process and the trip Thanos was very helpful and communicative. Everything he selected for us from the hotels to the Acropolis & Flavours Combo Tour, day trip to Delphi and the classic Santorini tour were perfect. We appreciated the time he took to video call us before the trip to explain the itinerary and answer any of our questions and he met us for coffee in Athens and the conversation was so easy and enjoyable. He was genuinely interested in making sure we had a wonderful experience keeping in touch by WhatsApp, for example in Mykonos he realized the day of the scheduled Delos tour was forecasted to rain and suggested to reschedule to the next day. The day of the tour the weather was perfection and we dubbed it ‘Thanos approved Day’ 😁 We have to specially mention the tour guides Anastasia, Georgiana and Tanya who were so knowledgeable and genuinely happy to share their culture with us. For ease of planning a trip to Greece, we highly recommend KimKim and the team from Athens Insiders they are professional, timely, knowledgeable and so friendly!

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

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Atlantis Hotel Santorini

Firá

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Ilio Maris Hotel

Mikonos

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Anastasia was so friendly and knowledgeable, genuinely excited to share information on the culture and the food! She bought us so many things from the market as well!

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Food

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Divine Delphi and Arachova Day Trip

Greece

Our driver (can’t remember his name) was so friendly and wonderful to converse with. Our tour guide Georgina was fantastic! With the use of pictures she made it easy for us to understand ancient Delphi the history and culture!

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All Time Classic Santorini

Santorini

Tanya and Stelios were wonderful, very friendly and you can tell they genuinely enjoyed sharing their knowledge. The weather wasn’t perfect, a bit cloudy and windy but we still enjoyed learning about ancient Santorini. The wine museum is one of the best museums I’ve experienced so informative with wonderful artifacts.

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Ancient Delos Excursion

Mykonos

Unfortunately our guide did not seem to be having the best day, she had some difficulty in articulating her information and indicated as she wasn’t licensed couldn’t walk us up the hill. Based on the tours we previously experienced in Athens and Santorini, the tour guide having pictures in hand to help visualize the ancient times would be an asset. Despite this, we still enjoyed a beautiful sunny day on the island.

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Incredible trip
Excellent guides
Everyone welcoming and very helpful and friendly
Meteora day trip unforgettable
Athens a city of such history
Angela always there and so helpful and made our trip memorable! Cant wait to be back