Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

Our trip was a bit of an issue due to Covid. We had it planned since 2020 and just now completed it. Harris was amazing working through it all with us. I didn't even want to go, but once there, it was incredible. Every hotel stay was perfect! The breakfasts were absolutely delicious and everyone was so kind. The guides that we had with our tours were exceptional! Sophia, Matina, Elena and the other two (can't remember their names) were all wonderful. Andreas, who was our guide in Chania for the food tour was also awesome! The only trip I would caution planning for people is the Samaria Gorge hike. We consider ourselves very fit for our age, but we found it to be a bit strenuous. We are glad we completed it, but we would never do it again. Were the views worth it??? Maybe. We have hiked the west in the USA and have seen the same and we didn't have to put near the effort into those hikes!
Nicoletta at the Grotta hotel was the nicest, most generous person. She is the owner and you feel the love the minute you walk into the hotel.
Tinos was our favorite island.
I could go on and on, but honestly, we do not have one complaint. Harris did a spectacular job and had great patience dealing with us throughout the planning stages with Covid.
Kudos to him!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Grotta

Naxos

Nicoletta, the owner is amazing! A must stay at hotel and if you do, give her a hug for us!

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Philippos Hotel Athens

Athens

Perfect location! Super friendly staff and delicious breakfasts. They even made us boxed breakfasts if we had to leave early in the morning for a tour. Love this hotel.

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Infinity View Hotel Tinos

Tinos

Stunning views! Simple and elegant hotel. Loved it and would stay again.

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Abelonas Retreat Sunset & Sunrise Lodgings

Santorini

We enjoyed this location versus staying in Oia or Fira. More quiet. They brought our breakfast to our patio each morning. Lovely! Nice location.

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Avra City Hotel Chania

Chania

Beautiful hotel! Nice location, friendly staff, delicious breakfast. Love our stay.

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Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

Nice for stay when departing for the airport. Very comfortable and staff very friendly.

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Olive Green

Heraklion

Very nice stay! Great location, staff and breakfast was delicious. Would stay again!

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Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Guide was very nice. Can't remember her name. Nice walking tour. We enjoyed.

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Day Trip to Meteora by Train

Athens

Long day! Beautiful area.

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Cretan Villages Food & Culture Tour

Greece

Andreas was fun and informative. Enjoyed him very much. Interesting stops.

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Dinner in Athens

Athens

Food was delicious, but they gave us entirely too much food. When the main course came, we couldn't really enjoy it. Food was very good. Staff was great!

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Tinos Villages Driving Tour

Tinos

Sofia was awesome! Great tour.

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Hiking Naxos Paths

Naxos

Really enjoyed Matina, our guide. Very relaxing hike. Even enjoyed eating fresh figs from the trees!

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

Belos (sp), our guide was great! Fun and interesting. Nice day. We enjoyed.

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Private Knossos & Museum Tour

Greece

Guide, her name may be Lena and Sofia, the driver, were super nice. We enjoyed this experience very much. Quite interesting!

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Samaria Gorge Guided Hiking (Group Tour)

Chania

VERY STRENOUS! I'd be cautious who you recommend this to. Not sure the hike is worth the views.

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Ina planned our 10 day trip of Greece that included so many attractions starting with Athens, Meteora, Delphi and island hopping of Mykonos and Santorini. Her idea of setting us up with a rental car to drive from Athens to visit Meteora and Delphi was a wonderful choice. She also offered plenty of sight seeing and dining options along the way. All the ground transfers and tours at every point was smooth. I want to give a big shout out to the ground staff who was available almost 24x7 to answer any questions we might have had. One hiccup we had was the ferry from Athens to Mykanos was canceled due to bad weather and the ground staff responded promptly to make alternate arrangements. All the hotels were neat and located close to central streets. Kimkim took the headache of detailed planning from us and we will recommend them to our friends and ourselves use them on our next Europe adventure.

Incredible and seamless experience, we are so grateful. Rebecca provided wonderful suggestions, support, and coordination - and is so lovely. We have already recommended her to several friends and family.

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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Perfect location. Wonderful staff. Amazing breakfast. Comfortable and spacious rooms and bed. Luxurious shower. Super clean. Would recommend!!

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Athens - Twilight Tour of Athens with Food & Drinks

Athens

Theo was an absolute delight! We thoroughly enjoyed his tour and his recommendations.

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Santorini - Walk, Drink, Eat Sunset Small Group Tour

Santorini

Kostis was a wonderful guide, we appreciated the added personal touches he included that made the evening so memorable. We really felt we learned so much about the island, the culture, food, history, and more. We really enjoyed this tour!

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Chania - Street Stories of Chania Tour

Greece

Manos was a wonderful guide who made our intro to Chania so welcoming. He was so accommodating, patient, took the best photos, and made great recommendations.

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Wow...it is hard to write about all the amazing experiences we had without writing a novel. From the beginning Christos was curious and interested in knowing about us so he could really personalize the trip. He gave options, asked questions, got on the phone so we could work out some of the intricacies... attentive and genuinely curious...he wanted this trip to be magical. And it was! Other notes about Christos and travel12 (the on the ground support) were little touches like having our boarding passes for the following day printed at our hotels when we arrive, checking in to ask how the trip is going, and fast responses when we did have questions.

The first week of the trip was self planned. Christos coordinated a rental car and Kyros at Kosmos rental car was so easy to work with. He called me when we landed and told me exactly how to find him. It was a smooth and caring transition after a 19 hour flight. This week included Monemvasia, a full tour of the Mani peninsula, sea kayaking in Kardimyli, Mycenae, Nafplio, and so many wonderful beaches, tavernas, and new friends.

The Athens/parthenon day of the trip was interesting (hot and tiring as well but it was also August). We did the mythology tour with Eleni as a host and learned a lot, had fun seeing the sites while also learning. Christos booked us a wine tasting dinner that evening at Cinque wine bar. The wines were wonderful, the food was delicious, the parings were unique and the education about Greek wine making was fantastic. The staff were all so friendly and it was proper greek dinner (3 hours of leisurely enjoying and being with family and friends).

On to Meteora! Words lack for the absolute wonder that is Meteora. Our guide... the only one whose name I don't remember but her style and knowledge were off the charts! She was really wonderful, answered questions, gave us time where we were curious and made sure to get us to a sunset view (even skipped the crowded one and took us to a better spot). We were super hungry as the tour wrapped up so she drove us to her favorite local taverna and made sure we knew how to get to our hotel after dinner. Our hotel was sweet and a lovely picturesque spot. We were comfortable and slept so well!

Delphi...my body still feels the energy there. The tour was an evening tour which was perfect! there weren't many people, it was cooler and we had time to really take it in. We started at the museum and Marillia walked us through giving us a history lesson and answering our many questions. She was mindful to move through the museum in a way where we weren't with multiple other tours. We appreciated this for multiple reasons (covid, over stimulation, and we could actually see the pieces we were talking about). As we walked to the oracle we were really able to feel and be with the energy of the space. Marillia was also interested in the ways that energy transmits and talked about her experience of Delphi as someone who doesn't live there but goes there to work 1-2x/week. It is a place where you feel shifts in you. I had a calm and curious energy and my partner has an active/excited energy. It was really unique. The temples/ruins are stunning and the views are breathtaking. The federales hotel was a sweet little spot. The room was small but perfect for one night. the view from the balcony was amazing!

Xania was a different world. We stayed in an Airbnb in the old town center and the streets were packed with people! It was an amazing experience to walk through the town and see ruins and new buildings intermixed. The botanical gardens were absolutely amazing! We had so much fun walking through and experiencing the many plants and then a truly delicious meal. The beaches of Crete are truly unique and beautiful.

The drive from Xania to Iraklio was beautiful. We made a stop in Rythemno and then decided to keep going and find a little taverna where we could swim and get fresh fish. We were not disappointed in our stop. In Iraklio we spent a day at the castle of Knossos. Lina was a delight. She knew the rhythm of the crowds at Knossos and she moved us around the ruins so that we could really see and enjoy it fully. It was one of the most spectacular of the many ruins. I only wish we had the time to go to the other castles on Crete.

Thera...you really don't get it until you get here. Constantinos was our driver from the boat to the hotel and into Oia. He was so lovely. He told us about the geography of the area and what he fell in love with and brought him to the island. He was sweet and worked with us as we got to the hotel and had a little timing conundrum. Oia was beautiful and interesting. We were admittedly done with tourist spots at this point so we took the time to focus on gifts we wanted to get for people and enjoyed a few hours of shopping and cafes/tavernas. We watched the sunset from our hotel, Kasimatis suites. Christos did us right on this one. We were in Imerovigli, highest point, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. The waterless farming tour with Ana was an absolute highlight of the trip. She was so sweet and dedicated to what she loves. Her family, her land, and her food. She taught us about the way they do anhydrous farming. How it changes the flavors and textures of the food. And the cooking/sharing a meal portion of the day really brought the group together. Ana was really good at asking the group questions that sparked deeper conversation and created a sense of family for a day. the wineries were really interesting and the tastings were enjoyable. What I took from this day is the absolute loveliness that was Ana's love and passion.

A few hiccups in Italy (late ferry resulting in no available taxi), but these were resolved. The sign of a good agent is that any issues that did crop up were resolved quickly and with politeness. Highly recommend this agent/agency.

I initially thought I could plan our trip to Greece on my own. However upon delving into the planning phase, I immediately felt overwhelmed. I did not feel confident in booking the various ferries from island to island , and choosing a hotel was totally overwhelming, because of all the options.

I found Kim Kim travel service randomly on the Internet. I had never heard of them before. I decided to take the survey asking me questions about our travel preferences, priorities and some general personal information thinking “what could it hurt?” In a very short time I received a reply from Amalia. After a few conversations via Text, she put together an impressive preliminary itinerary.
Amalia was always very quick to answer my many questions.
We recently returned from our 10 day trip and everything Amalia planned for us was perfect!! The hotels, the activities, the transportation… we have zero complaints! I liked that everything was already paid for so we didn’t have to worry about that. She knew the best ferries to book, with the best seats ! Having drivers lined up was so helpful, especially on the picking up from the Athens airport upon our arrival, when we were so tired. The activities she arranged (after our chats via text) were perfect for us ( based on our age / abilities). We also had just the right of unscheduled time to do what we wished.
I can’t speak for any Kim Kim travel agents other than Amalia,. But we are so grateful to her. The amount of time and stress she saved me from trying to do it on my own is immeasurable!

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Great location, clean and comfortable rooms, love the rooftop bar. Very kind staff. My one and only complaint/ comment is at night, there is a lot of noise from the music located in the charming night scene behind the hotel, so I had a hard time sleeping.

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Dreambox Mykonos Suites

Mykonos

Very kind staff, great bar/ restaurant. Clean, quiet rooms I wish the pool was a tad warmer!

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Melidron Hotel & Suites

Naxos

Great location. Great breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Beautiful plants on property.

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Day cruise around Santorini

Santorini

We had a great time. Having transportation to and from was great. The lunch on board was delicious!

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The treasures of Athens

Athens

Our guide, Poppy, was so kind and so knowledgeable! We learned so much. Great experience!

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Cycling experience in Mykonos

Mykonos

This was one of our favorite activities of our 10 day trip! We elected to use E-bikes, as I had always wanted to try one. Now I want to purchase one! Our guide, co- owner Demetria was so kind and patient, and her talk about the culture was so interesting. She took lots of photos of us , which she emailed to us a few days later. The ride to the nearby beach was lovely. I recommend arriving early and have a bite to eat/ wine at the organic winery on the same premises. The one thing to be aware of , it’s location is quite remote, out in the country. It’s a bit difficult to find .It is an expensive cab ride… but worth it!!

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The whole trip was perfect! It was everything and more! Chris planned the perfect trip and all the kimkim staff was with us the whole way through! I will definitely use kimkim again. I can’t imagine why i would plan a trip without them after this!!!

I contacted kimkim on March 23, 2022 and Angela promptly responded. Just as she did for the coming months and throughout our vacation. I laid out the kind of trip we wanted and Angela put it together perfectly, working within our budget to maximize our experience. In Naxos we stayed at a small family run hotel, in Santorini we had a fantastic Caldera view, and in Athens we were steps from the Acropolis. All were amazing! We went sunset sea kayaking and took and catamaran cruise in Santorini! We have memories that will last a lifetime! Angela was there every step of the way to help plan, advise, and navigate the planning and travel process. It was a truly fantastic experience!
Thank you Angela!

Hotel Reviews

Sweet Home Naxos

Naxos

Small family run hotel. Great breakfast and location. And the absolute nicest owners. The best hospitality I've ever had.

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Thirea Suites & Studios - Adults Only

Oia, Santorini

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Urban Frame Hotel

Athens

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Discover Scuba Diving in Naxos

Naxos

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Sunset Black Waters Sea Kayak

Greece

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Catamaran Sunset Cruise

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Private transfer from Athens int. Aiport to Hotel

Greece

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Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Greece

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Great time and it wa a great having the support throughout the trip! Will use again and recommend

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Ayoba

Santorini

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Vouliagmeni Suites Athens

Vouliagmeni

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Plaka Hotel Athens

Athens

Wonderful experience there!

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Very nice and helpful

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Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Amazing! Our tour guide was great and so personable!

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Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit

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Chris was excellent. It was very nice to have someone make difficult restaurant reservations and answer questions during our trip. Naxos was an excellent choice of islands to visit which was selected by Chris for us. We also really enjoyed the catamaran sailing trip in Santorini. The crew on the catamaran were very friendly and the experience was very classy.

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Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Excellent convenient location and very high quality. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. It can be noisy if your room faces the street which is extremely busy with foot traffic.

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Cyano Suites

Naxos

Amazing location and a beautiful property. It was very nice to have such an attentive and friendly owner to help us out. This is and ideal location to stay.

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The view was incredible

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The owner was awesome

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The place is spotless

Belvedere Suites Santorini

Santorini

Very nice quiet spot close to everything but a beautiful oasis in a busy spot. The breakfast was nice but the service can be slow at times when everyone comes down at the same time. Not a huge issue but the room had no iron or ironing board and the coffee was only instant coffee which I felt was low scale for a higher end property. We had a room with the bedroom upstairs which was nice but the stairs are pretty steep and could be dangerous for people that need to go use the bathroom during the night.

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Traditional Village & Family Home Cooking in Naxos

Naxos

The host was extremely nice and we had a great time. It was a unique experience a we met some really nice people. It was nice walking around the little village during the tour, very beautiful location.

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Welcome to Athens!

Athens

Our walking and food tour was very nice. It was nice to have our private tour guide Jo who gave us an excellent experience.

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Discover Santorini

Santorini

Our guide Hercules was very nice. The wine tasting and tour was very nice. We enjoyed the visit to Akrotiri but it would have been nice to have a guide to explain the site in detail. We were told that we could have a professional guide at an extra charge.

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Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise

Santorini

This is a must! A beautiful way to end a fantastic vacation. The experience was very relaxing and top notch.

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We overall had a wonderful experience on our trip to Athens, Santorini and Mykonos planned by Antonis. The coordination of transport and excursions made the trip very well worth it. Every excursion planned by Antonis was very fun and worthwhile. We had Zakia as our local guide for tour through Athens and Delphi. She was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and kind which made our tours very enjoyable. Due to winds, we were unable to get to Milos as planned for our trip and Antonis was crucial in helping us navigate changes with transport and accommodations. We were so appreciative for having easy, reliable contact with him every call and text. When we return to Greece we will be sure to work with Antonis again.

Hotel Reviews

Athenian Callirhoe Hotel

Athens

The staff were kind and helpful. We found the rooms to be clean and well maintained but slightly small unless upgraded to an executive suite.

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Tzekos Villas

Santorini

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Easily walkable and accessible to Fira as well as bus station if needed. Nice to be away from where all the major tourist walking happens.

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Maria at the front desk was incredibly helpful and did work to upgrade us our last night to sister hotel Asma Suites which was much more comfortable.

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Rooms were sparsely furnished with non functioning lamps and lack of decor to be comfortable. Room accommodations did not seem fitting of a 4 star hotel.

Ilio Maris Hotel

Mikonos

Ilio Maris was very comfortable and clean. We loved the pool which had great lawn chairs and pool floats that were very fun! The breakfast in the morning was also a good variety to start the day. The hotel allowed for a quick easy walk into town.

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Magnificent Athens

Athens

Zakia was a wonderful tour guide of the Acropolis and some surrounding sites of Athens. She was so kind and knowledgeable. Seeing the sites with the history and background surrounding the area supplied by Zakia made the experience much more enjoyable.

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Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Santorini

The sunset cruise was a wonderful experience. The amount of other travelers on the boat is small enough for everyone to enjoy their time as they wish. The balance of swimming and relaxing on the catamaran while taking in the sites was perfect. Staff were great and the food provided was very tasty.

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Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos

Mykonos

We had a blast on the boat cruise! Our favorite was the time swimming around Rhenia island. It was very interesting touring Delos island as well.

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WOW WOW WOW!!!!

We worked with Antonis to create the perfect honeymoon to Greece and let us tell you: IT WAS PERFECT. We spent 9 days there total: flying into Athens (2 nights), Mykonos (3 nights), and Santorini (3 nights). The amount of effort Antonis took to customize, prepare and execute our travel plans was truly astonishing. He left us nothing to worry about: all travel / to and from / check-ins / getting around, etc was completely taken care of. It's so clear Antonis is passionate about what he does, because there was so much care in the details. Below are some more details about our trip.

ATHENS:
We stayed at Villa Brown Ermou Hotel and loved it: it's new. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. It's located in Plaka which is "the spot" to visit - shopping, food, etc. Antonis was there to meet us in person the second we arrived to put a face to a name! He debriefed us on our itinerary and asked for any questions and made us feel so excited and safe. We did the Magnificent Athens tour of Athens with Zakia (our guide) and driver Marios. They were exceptional! Zakia is so passionate and knowledgeable. They even customized our tour of Athens to include the Grand Changing of the Guards (Sundays at 11am) which includes a parade of the Greek soldiers. (This is not normally on their schedule.) We visited the Acropolis Museum, The Panathenaic Stadium, and then the Acropolis itself. HIGHLY recommend this if you are staying even one day in Athens. 10/10

MYKONOS:
The pickup from the high-speed ferry can feel overwhelming with so many people, but we found our pickup very quickly and easily and was immediately brought to our hotel. We stayed at the Mykonos Imperial and cannot recommend a hotel more. It was the best hotel experience we've ever had. Two restaurants on property (Sushi and Mediterranean) which were incredible, and the kindest staff -- especially Giota and Victoria! The breakfast is unlike anything we've ever experienced -- endless options of every kind of breakfast option you could dream up. We also utilized the spa *couples massage* and really enjoyed relaxing at the gorgeous pool overlooking the Sea. *This hotel includes beach access* to Elia Beach, just outside the entrance to the hotel, which is huge. Most folks are traveling and paying 75-100 Euros for a daybed. You can use a daybed for free and charge everything to the room. *We also did the jetskis right there, and there are other water sports available. Amazing hotel. 10/10

The Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia and Delos Islands was phenomenal. It's a large motorized sailboat with tons of space onboard and the shared experience with others was a great way to connect with people. At Rhenia jumped off of the boat, and snorkeled. We saw gorgeous fish. Delos is a historical uninhabited island where you'll get off the boat to do a one-hour walking guided tour (with Sia who is wonderful!) to explore the ruins from when the island was populated during the BC era. *Definitely bring a dry change of clothes and comfortable shoes for this! We also recommend towels / jacket / windbreaker on board because the waves produce lots of ocean spray and it can get chilly en route back. 10/10 experience for sure.

SANTORINI:
Our hotel, Secret Legend Suites, was heavenly. Right in the heart of Oia, which is a destination spot of Santorini for sure. There is a sister hotel, the Santorini Secret and with our stay, we have access to their infinity pool (excellent for your social media photos!) with a bar / restaurant and gym. Our room had a private hot tub which we used every day. The staff is wonderful, especially Elina. You are able to pre-select your handmade breakfast from never-ending options and it's delivered to your room at your preferred time. Between the service, the amenities, the views of the Caldera, and the location, this hotel worth every penny. 10/10

The Sunset Cruise is a must! You board in the afternoon, so there's great sun time to explore the different volcanic islands around Santorini (fascinating!) and jump off the boat / snorkel and then of course, you are set in the prime location to view the sunset. *Another picturesque experience* The food on board is magnificent, and the staff are amazing. 10/10

Overall, what set this trip apart from the rest was the incredible care and effort that Antonis put into both planning our trip, and making sure it was going smoothly along the way. We would work with him again in an instant!

Greetings, Christos. The trip you arranged for us through the Peloponnese was wonderful. I gave the trip 5 stars even though two nights' accommodations were less than we would have expected. The other reviewers have commented on the Bacchus and the apartment in Monemvasia. The excursions were good and the restaurant choices were all great. You all did a great job of anticipating the types of places we would like. Kostas did a fantastic job for us - both professional and fun to travel with. Thank you for great service and a fantastic trip. Julie

We are so grateful for finding Ina, our local travel expert, and the KimKim Travel Management team for our amazing road trip around Central and North Greece. Our entire experience was awesome and we want to thank you and your team very much for helping us make all the arrangements within our budget. It was our first time using the travel service.
Ina and your travel management team provided us with accurate pricing of all the things that we would experience in Greece. We can tell everybody without hesitation that you are the primary reason for our great time in Greece! You took care and paid attention to everything about our trip’s planning and even during our trip. We were in awe to experience the Greek culture and history; to explore its nature of abundant mountains, seas, and olive trees!
The places that you choose for us to go - the hotels, the guides, the island day cruise, the tours, ferry rides, and the stopping points between Athens, Nafplio, Nafpaktos, Ioannina, Corfu, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Lithochoro, and Delphi were top-notch except driving on lots of winding roads. We have recommended your name to a few other people who were in our contacts and who love to travel as well.
We shared the photos of our trip on Facebook and they were very well received. We have fond memories of the amazing food, people, nature, and attractions that we saw in Greece and were surprised that most Greeks are able to speak English as well!
We are looking forward to planning another trip with Ina and your KimKim team and we want to thank both of you again for such a great trip.

Hotel Reviews

NJV Athens Plaza Hotel

Athens

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Amalia Hotel Nafplio

Nafplio

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Beautiful welcome treat in the room!

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The Lake hotel Ioannina

Ioannina

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Eleals Boutique Hotel

Corfu

Beautiful boutique hotel. We had a pleasure meeting with Sofia and Tasos, owners. Private Beach!

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Wonderful owners.. Fantastic Breakfast Menu

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Tsikeli Hotel Meteora

Meteora

Love the sauna in the room!! Beautiful breakfast buffet. We are in awe to see the views of the high cliff on the front of the hotel

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Wonderful staff!

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Daios Luxury Living

Thessaloníki

The best of overall!

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We were treated very well! Beautiful welcome treat with champagne and food and farewell treat-panacotta with berries!

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Right across of the gulf. Great location

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Extraordinary!

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Kastalia Boutique Hotel Delphi

Delphi

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It indicated that it is a 4 star hotel and for us is 2 star hotel. The hotel needs some improvement. We were upgraded to a larger room with the view..

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Vouliagmeni Suites Athens

Vouliagmeni

Fantastic!

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Beautiful room with a sea view..

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Private Tour of Delphi

Greece

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We were amazed with the ancient history of Delphi!

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Penny is a local private tour guide and provided her tremendous knowledge about Delphi archeology.

Saronic Islands Day Cruise

Athens

Amazing cruise trip to 3 islands! Hydra is the best-car free island!

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Beautiful lunch presentation in VIP room of the ship.

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The staff was very accommodating.

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Round trip transfers should be by luxury black vehicle as promised and paid for.

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

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The guide was very informative...

Meteora Sunset Tour

Meteora

We are in awe to explore the monasteries built on the top of the high cliffs. Breathtaking sunset!

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History of Meteora and Byzantine Church

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The tour guide including 17 tourists were amazing! He spoke English fluently! Driver as well!

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Salonica Jewish Heritage Tour

Thessaloniki

We walked with Ilona Stefani, our private local tour guide where the Jews lived in the Jewish Quarter and unbelievably she was so informative about its history.

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Ilona Stefani is amazing! We were fortunate to her guide.

Words cannot describe the experience we felt on this trip! This was our first time in Greece and first time we had traveled with Kimkim team. The company indeed specializes in an expert-led cultural tours in Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. Our booking was easy, the information packet was timely and thorough. Many of our questions were answered timely and thoroughly. The itinerary was carefully thought out, combining leisure time with activity. The visits to the Acropolis Museum and our private tour guide to Acropolis Parthenon were fascinating and pointed out the most significant subject matter and explained their context and meaning. The walking sunset tour to Mykonos was also a big highlight for us, our tour guide did a wonderful job of sharing his knowledge, and funny as well. Our catamaran cruise was the best cruise we ever had; the crew staff were very professional, organized, friendly, and made sure we were safe. Hotel accommodations were excellent as far as cleanliness, location, and staff. The transfers from island to island were seamless and done with high class Mercedes vehicle. The food exceptionally superb, great Greek wine, and sweet treats. Nadia was fantastic! She was always available prior to our trip and during our trip. She went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I have the best wedding anniversary trip to Greece! Thank you so much to Nadia and Kimkim team for the best trip of a lifetime! We will definitely return!

Hotel Reviews

Royalty Hotel Athens

Monastiraki, Athens

Very clean, a bit small but, adequate for 2 people. Location is excellent as it is very close by the shops, restaurants, and Acropolis Museaum, Parthenon.

Authenticity & Character

Small and quaint

Location

Close to shops, restaurants, cafes, Museums, Acropolis

Staff

Friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean room, room temperature perfect...not too cold and not too hot.

The George Hotel

Mykonos

Beautiful rooms, view of the sea from our balcony. Great pools!

Authenticity & Character

Nice layout and architecture, great view from our balcony

Location

Not too far from Mykonos town and close to a beach area.

Staff

Friendly, always accommodating with our needs

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and room temperature was perfect!

Kallisto Hotel

Santorini, Imerovigli

Fantastic! Very private and small hotel with 8 rooms only. The view from the hotel is out of this world! We were in a bigger room and had a stair leading up to the pool area. Close by the street for restaurants, supermarket, and a small cafe for excellent gyros with a 2 min walk from hotel. Our terrace is quite big on the Caldera side and have our own entrance to our room. The owner Marco was very helpful, friendly and gave us history about the hotel - very fascinating story of the hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Very small hotel, very quaint, historical, and love the vintage look inside of our hotel room.

Location

Walking distance to restaurants, shops, supermarket, pharmacy. Although a bit far from Oia.

Staff

Very friendly, polite, and accommodating to our needs

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, room temperature perfect. Wish they have coffee maker in the room.

Activity Reviews

Restaurants in Athens

Athens

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Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Fascinating tour! Our guided tour was very friendly, polite, very knowledgeable about history and she took time to answer our questions.

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Guided tour was fantastic! She was a gem for sure! Sorry I can't remember her name.

Transport

Walking tour...great walking distance. We walked by our own pace.

Athens Museums

Athens

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Again, walking distance from our hotel.

Welcome to Athens!

Athens

Busy city but, manageable. Our hotel is close by to where we want to go and see/explore.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly and knowledgeable.

Transport

Timely pick up time

Welcome to Mykonos

Mykonos

Beautiful sunset walking tour...we enjoyed this walking tour. So much to see and the streets are so quaint and beautiful.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our tour guide (Niko) was friendly, very funny and very knowledgeable. He took us to some shortcuts to see the beautiful sunset away from the crowds at Little Venice. It was worth it!

Transport

Pick up time to our hotel was timely, good transportation vehicle (Mercedes) with another couple who had their own guided tour. The streets are narrow, so it was quite overwhelming with the drive but, our driver was exceptional and very experienced.

Mykonos Town Sunset Walking Tour

Mykonos

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Welcome to Santorini

Santorini

This is probably our favorite by far. Such beautiful island and the scenery are just magical!

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Restaurant Suggestions in Santorini

Santorini

Food was fantastic! Great wine!

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Restaurant Suggestions in Mykonos

Mykonos

Best seabass I've ever had at Rouvela in Mykonos town. We also loved Nikos for their fried calamari and big prawns.

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Sunset Catamaran Caldera Blue Cruise!

Santorini

The best catamaran cruise we ever had! The crew staff were very friendly, polite, always taking care of us and made sure we were safe. I can't remember all their names but, Demetrius and Niko stood out as they were the ones we interacted with most. The lunch they provided was exceptional! very organized cruise indeed!

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Santorini Full Day at Leisure

Santorini

Our leisure time, relaxation and walking through little town and shopping in nearby town.

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Christi’s-Wonderful trip-very well planned for our style of travel. Our guides and villa host were all fabulous. Mareo took such good care of us at the Kastro SuitesAll activities-sailing cruise,wine tasting with Bellos(couldn’t pronounce his real name)food tasting tour with Alex in Naxos.Everything went beautifully and we were always informed and had number to contact if we had questions or any issues.
Thanks for the great trip and we’ll use KimKim again

Hotel Reviews

Kastro Suites Santorini

Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy to get anywhere

Staff

Amazing-friendly and helpful

Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

The location is great!!! Able to walk to everything-or just go to beach across street!

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Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Great location and delicious breakfast

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Activity Reviews

Caldera Sailing Cruise

Drama

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Food

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Local Transfer in Naxos

Naxos

This was an amazing intimate food tour Alex was great and the locations and shops he took us were so informative and pleasant

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Food tour in Naxos town

Naxos

Alex was amazing…So friendly and informative..This was a very intimate experience-gave us great respect for the culture and their wonderful foods

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Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

No one’s fault but very crowded and hot-our guide was great and very informative!

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More shade 🤣

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Angela helped my wife and I plan the most amazing honeymoon. She was able to direct us to islands that fit exactly what we were looking for. From the very first time we stepped foot in Athens, everything was taken care of for us. Our driver was waiting there for us with our name on a sign. He was prompt for every pick up and very friendly. Our first hotel in Athens was in a great location, right near Plaka. She also booked us on a small group tour that took us around the main sites in Athens. From there, we went to our first island, Milos. Angela suggested this island from our little questionnaire that we filled out on Kim Kim. We were looking for something that was different from your typical islands. It had beautiful beaches, amazing people, and the hotel we stayed in, Eirianna, was delightful and charming. When I was planning this part of the trip, we went back-and-forth about different excursion options, and she was able to find exactly what we were looking. We did a very small group, boat tour and a private food tour of the island. Both of those tours were absolutely amazing and a must do in Milos.
Our last and final stop was in Santorini, again helping us find the perfect small little hotel, with stunning views of the caldera. She helped us not only book a local tour, but also helped us rent a car that was dropped off right outside of our hotel. She coordinated all of our transfers to the airports, ferries, hotels, restaurants, and tours. We literally did not have to think about one thing. That is exactly what we were looking for! She was responsive the entire trip and always checked in to make sure we were having the best time ever. If you were thinking about going to Greece, you must work with Angela. She is responsive, accommodating, easy to work with and prompt. Overall, this was one of the best vacations we have ever been on. I cannot recommend her and Kim Kim enough.

Hotel Reviews

Urban Frame Hotel

Athens

This hotel is in the perfect location if you want to walk around and see all the major sites in Athens. The rooms are tiny, but you are barely in the rooms anyway. It is a five minute walk to Plaka and the acropolis. The staff was very friendly, and the rooms were clean. The breakfast that they provided was also great.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and sites we needed to see.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was very clean, and the bed was comfortable, the rooms were a little small.

Eiriana Luxury Suites

Milos

This hotel was absolutely perfect. Its charm was felt the minute you pulled up. The owner came out and met us when we pulled in. Her and her staff were attentive, kind, responsive, and would work with you to make sure you were having the best time ever. The hotel was located five minutes away from Plaka in Milos. You could easily walk there at night for dinner and shopping. It had beautiful views on either side of the island. The breakfast was wonderful and brought to your little outdoor area every morning. They went out of their way to make sure you were having an exceptional time. The owner gave us recommendations on where to go and what to do in our free time.

Authenticity & Character

A little luxury boutique hotel that had such charm, and you could tell the owner and staff paid attention to every little detail.

Location

Walking distance to plaka, easy to go, grab dinner and shop

Staff

AMAZING!!

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Spitia Tzitzi

Caldera, Santorini

We sat on our outdoor area every single night! This hotel was in a prime location, and the room and outdoor space itself was spacious. The little hot tub was amazing to sit in when we came home from exploring the island. It was in a perfect location, close to Imerovigli, which had the most stunning views of the caldera. The gentleman who ran the property was responsive and helped us with recommendations.

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Outdoor area was stunning

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Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel

Athens

Great location and amazing breakfast!! Room was spacious and clean

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the heart of all the bars and restaurants in Athens

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

This tour was the perfect length of time. We hit the major sites and the tour guide tied in mythology and how it related towards the different periods of time in Greece. It definitely put a fun spin on seeing the different sites, as they are all tied together.

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Hi

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Round transfers to Adamas port

Milos

On time and fit all our luggage

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Rib Boat 8.5m Rib boat //300hp engine round of Milos - 8 pax max

Greece

This boat tour was wonderful because we were able to see the Chi sites, go swimming for at least 30 minutes in each area, and the tour guides were friendly, and took us on a snorkeling adventure as well. The group was a perfect size, not too big, and not too small where it wasn’t economical. They provided light snacks that were all homemade. They even sent us photos that they took of us while we were on the boat, snorkeling, and from their drone.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable

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Milos Food Tour

Greece

You must do this!! Not only did we have amazing food from around the island, we also got a private tour, exploring the different villages and towns around Milos. Our tour guide was from Milos and you could tell how much he loved the island. The food was so delicious and filling, actual full portions.

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Santorini Traditional Villages tour

Greece

Nice way to see key parts of Santorini

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Our trip to the Peloponnese area was fantastic!! The nights staying in the castle of Monemvasia were monumental~ Thank you Cristos for setting up the lovely and interesting wine tasting at Byrons. the sea-kyacking trip was a pure delight and George and Roque were informed and skillful guides- swimming in the caves was real delight. We really enjoyed the boat and walking tour of the caves of Diros.
Each of the historical sites, restaurants and recommendations that Cristos and the KimKim team made were spot on and truly enjoyed.
The personal attention to all of the details were expertly handled in swift and easy communications with KimKim and Cristos~~ I can't wait to go back to Greece~~

My dream place was always to go to Greece! I didn’t know how to go about planning it and it was overwhelming. I did my research and came across KimKim in November of 2021. I inquired and was talking to someone previously before I started talking to Christos. Christos was so helpful in planning my itinerary and fitting to my budget I had. When I was on the trip they made sure to communicate EVERYTHING to me. I had a mishap when I got off before my ferry they checked on me. Also communicated when my ferry got delay or anything I needed. I am so happy my dream trip was everything I could imagine. I can’t wait to do another planned trip with KimKim and if you are ever going to Greece go through Christos.

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Upon arrival room wasn’t ready which is understanding. The hotel receptionist told us to come back and when we did she told me it still wasn’t ready and kind of had an attitude. They weren’t really welcoming and when questions were asked it seem to be a bothered to them. Other than that the hotel was nice and was by everything.

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Location

Convenient

Staff

Welcoming to guests

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and spacious.

Acrogiali Beach Hotel

Mykonos

We got off on the wrong ferry and they were helpful in getting us to the hotel. Staff was so nice to my fiancé and I. They answer every question and schedule transfers for us with no hesitation. I love the hotel and access to the beach with sea view.

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Makris Beach Hotel

Kamari

One of our days got cut short in Santorini. The receptionist was waiting for us and gave us tips on the food and everything. I love how the room was close to the beach and had so many food options and stores to access.

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

Tour guide was AMAZING! She was very clear in explaining everything and making sure to take pictures of us.

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Horseback Riding to Fokos Beach

Mykonos

Love the horse riding to the beach. I was nervous on how to ride the horse but a tutorial was given. She kept checking on us making sure we were okay and even took pictures and videos on my GoPro.

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

I thought we were just going on a wine tour but I was shocked to know we had a whole guided tour of everything. I was so excited while he explain everything and took us to different locations. I love the tour guide, gelato, sunset, and wine. Also met another amazing couple there.

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This was, without a doubt, the trip of a lifetime, and it was all made possible by the fine work of Christos and the rest of the kimkim staff. We started planning this trip pre-Covid in 2020 and delayed it twice due to the pandemic. When we finally decided the time was right to travel in September 2022, we were amazed daily at the first-class experience that Christos had planned for us for our 12 days in Greece. From the accommodations at Home & Poetry, The New Hotel, and Zillers in Athens, to the Hotel Douplani House overlooking the rock formations in Meteora, to the amazing Villa Marandi Luxury Suites (which really lives up to its name) in Naxos, everything was perfect. All of the guides and drivers (especially Dennis of Lampros Tours) were friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable beyond belief. Everything went exactly as planned, and there was not a single glitch in anything about the trip from start to finish. Thank you, Christos and kimkim!