Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

Incredible place! We stayed in the Presidential Villa and loved it! The breakfast provided by the hotel was wonderful with lots of different choices. The concierge was super responsive and helpful. The view is amazing and there were steps to go all the way down to the sea! This was an added bonus!

Really nice breakfast spread, great location, and great room!

Super friendly staff and great location. Would definitely not pay extra for room with a jacuzzi - no windows, musty and heard water through pipes all night). Second floor rooms had great view and hotel is short walk to the beach! Staff at the upstairs bar/restaurant went above and beyond to make our stay amazing!

Wow this was our favorite hotel of our trip (with 4 different hotels). Balconies were great, pool was amazing, breakfast was the best and had real peanut butter as well as free flowing fresh squeezed oj. Short walk to the city streets.

Nice, hardworking staff. Rooms were clean but a little tired compared to the rest of our trip. Amazing views BUT LOTS of steps to carry luggage up and down to get to rooms. Off the beaten path so felt very safe.

Really enjoyed our guide. She seems to run the island - ha ha. She was super knowledgable and proud of Naxos. The cooking class was very fun and food was delicious. Come hungry! We were somewhat embarrassed because we'd had a late lunch and were 7 women so we didn't make a dent in all the food. I was worried we hurt the chef's feelings. Homeowner and her husband do not speak english but guide did a good job making us all feel comfortable.

Loved the farm and surroundings but had a hard time hearing our sommelier. Wine and snacks were plentiful, but I feel like this could have been so much more. Hard to buy wine (can't ship and can't take credit cards). Wish I got more info about each wine and the farm itself.

Nice afternoon but water was super cold so we couldn't swim. Really enjoyed the time on Delos Island. Guide there was not particularly friendly and wouldn't answer any of our questions, but her spiel was interesting and the island was fascinating. Red pasta lunch and fresh greek salad were very good.

Really enjoyed this tour. Electric bikes were great - got some exercise but couldn't have done it without the power. Guide was a little young - super nice but not super knowledgable. Great way to view the countryside and loved stopping in the villages.

Guide was super knowledgable. Learned alot. One member of our group was not able to walk all the steep steps to get there.

TOTALLY first class experience. Worth every penny. Best dinner of the week and crew members were friendly, knowledgable and attentive. Views were priceless.

My rating is more about the fit of the hotel for our needs and not a reflection of the hotel itself. It’s a nice hotel, very clean, modern styling, in an area close to the waterfront. But our stay was on the evening before our return back to the states and we got there after dark and had to leave to go to the airport by 3:30a. So our experience with he area around the hotel was minimal. The rooms are tiny economy rooms with single beds, the “double” rooms are two single beds pushed together, a quad room is two sets of two single beds pushed together. We stayed at the Athens Intercontinental Hotel when we first arrived in Athens and it met our needs substantially better than Agra Hotel Rafina. It had spacious rooms, better sleeping arrangements for families, etc. The rest of the places we stayed on our trip were AirBnB villas and residences where we had ample space.

Beware of the tiny rooms and tiny beds.

Sunset views were fantastic. We had smooth seas, clear skies and the perfect day. We actually went on a catamaran rather than a wooden boat. But I should warn that “semi-private” basically is a group trip of up to 20 people (or more on some of the catamarans). If you have ANY mobility issues please contact the guide first before booking and showing up. The way we had to get on the boat was a bit challenging and we watched a group of six elderly travelers turn away because they didn’t feel safe trying to navigate the slippery, rocky pier to hop into a rubber raft with a small motor that was shuttling passengers from the short to the catamaran that was docked 150-200 meters offshore. Then transferring in open water. I was expecting a marina or dock boarding. We got lucky and there were only 9 travelers (2 others besides our party of 7) so it was truly semi-private.

We LOVED the tour of ancient Akrotiri! It’s in a well ventilated covered area where the excavation is in place. It’s a wonderful model and experience for history archeology lovers.

We did an audible and decided to stay at Elia beach where our villa was rather than going to another beach. We avoided extra drive time, built a good relationship with the server on the beach, and had a great time on a less crowded more reasonably priced beach.

Great views and place to see the sunset while eating. Great ambience… gets crowded at night but nice scene. Terrific seafood and presentation across the board.

I can’t recall our hosts name, but I believe she was the owner of the farm. She was engaging, entertaining, and educational. My entire family loved the experience and she created some great engagement through competition, etc.

These ladies made a terrific meal for the family and were able to accommodate some finicky eaters in the group. The food was delicious, they cleaned up well afterwords, and packaged up the leftovers for us in the refrigerator.

Great restaurant, phenomenal views! Eat the local dishes. But if you’re from the US and are a steak lover, don’t eat the steak because it’s not what you’re accustomed to. The meals and drinks were great otherwise. love the open air rooftop and views.

Our guide knew the major sites, the history, the architecture, etc. I loved that experience. She was also able to engage with our children, 7 and 10 years old, and keep them excited. At some point we did need to move things on though because she could go much deeper than some of our group was willing to go, but that’s not on her… that’s just what happens with a large family group with mixed interests.

Positively one of he most relaxing places I’ve ever stayed. The staff was friendly and very good at their jobs. The hotel was comfortable, clean, beautiful and just what we needed. The quietness of the location along with sunrise and sunset from our room, we couldn't have as for more! Breakfast was beautiful every morning, and just as tasty. Would love to visit this resort, again!

The resort is at the north end of Kefalonia near Fiskardo. Peaceful is an understatement, no cars, no aircraft, quiet and relaxing. If you want to just soak in sun and sea with little interruption this is the place. You can be busy if you want with the shuttle into town or just lounge by the beautiful pools. It was the perfect start to our trip celebrating our 40th anniversary.

Location was great, loved tbt pool and lawn area, every staff member was exceptional!

Great views, amazing breakfast, comfortable and clean, free shuttle to hotel.

Beautiful hotel, amazing location, great breakfast. Only negative was one small bathroom in a suite for 6.

The views from this hotel are absolutely breathtaking! The bathrooms were very small with no counter space and I thought the bed was so hard and uncomfortable. But honestly it may have been worth it for tbt views!

Favorite tour of our trip! We loved our guide Spiros and it was so fun to be led to the best food on the island while also touring a bit of the area as well.

This was so fun. It’s a must do in Santorini!

I had a wonderful stay at Caldera Memories! They were very helpful during my first day and gave me an overview of the island and the things I could do. The suite I stayed in was beautiful and had an amazing view of the ocean that looked stunning during sunset. They were also very accommodating and even offered shuttle services and other excursions I could try during my short stay. I would definitely stay there again!

It is approximately 35 minutes away from Fira by foot, so without a form of transportation like a car, shuttle, or ATV it can be quite the trek to walk to and from town.

This is one of the most spectacular hotels we have ever stayed in. The location is breathtaking: mountaintop with miles and miles of green hills sloping downward toward the west. The sunset was stunning. The place itself is elegant and very peaceful. The restaurant provided excellent food for dinner and a delicious breakfast buffet, all the vegetables coming from their garden. The price was surprisingly low.

The owners have done a fantastic job making 14 small rooms right in the heart of Athens fun and comfortable. The location is fantastic and the breakfasts will knock you over they are so creative and beautiful and delicious. Truly the best we’ve ever had.

Location, atmosphere, incredible staff, over-the-top homemade breakfasts— stay here! It truly felt like staying with family.

I highly recommend The Horizon Retreat of Myconian Ambassador - the room has the best view in the hotel along with a private pool. Also, take advantage of the spa services - they were amazing!

The hotel was walking distance to the beach and the view from our room was beautiful! The people at the front desk were always helpful and warm. The room was clean and big enough for 2 people without being too crammed. We did not have time to enjoy the pool when there is a beach so close but it is a nice touch.

This hotel was placed at the center of Athens. We were closed to many restaurants and bars as well as walking distance from Acropolis. For young people it is the prefect location since the nightlife is happening right below your window. However, I wouldn't recommend it to someone who cherish their 8 hours of sleep. Overall, we loved our stay at the hotel and will come back (hopefully soon!!)

The day starts with a chauffeur picking you up at the hotel and on the way to other hotels you have a chance to view most of the island as well as enjoying the view from the top. Once at the port the staff was very organized and directing the different cruise ongoing. Once on the cruise we got to stop at several locations to swim and learn about the history of Santorini. Swimming in the hotspots was one of the most memorable experience I have ever had. The spots were not boiling hot but not too many people can say that they swam next to an active volcano! Lunch was served on board which was delicious!! The staff was so friendly and attentive to our needs. The chauffeur then drove us back to our hotel room ending the day on last tour of the other side of the island.

Hotel was nice. Great showers. Front desk was super helpful and kind!

This suite was exactly what we were hoping for. We had a two bedroom/two bath suite that included a jacuzzi, a steam room, a mini kitchen, and a pool on the patio that looked out over the caldera. It may not be appropriate for small children, as there were steep stairs going down to the steam room that had no gate enclosure. It is close to small grocery stores and a little lunch/dinner spot with very good souvlaki. Nice restaurants were also nearby. If you want to experience the drama of the caldera and enjoy walking, this is a beautiful hotel.

The people were SO friendly and hospitable, the view was spectacular, and “Mama’s breakfast” was like no other anywhere I’ve ever been!

Our hike through the volcano site, the boat ride, the food and drink, the swim out to the hot springs, the music on the boat, and last but not least, the beautiful sunset cruise to Oui! Will never forget this!

This was among our top two favorite tours! Our bus driver Konstantinos was THE BEST! He was funny, engaging, and his fun banter with our tour guide Ana made it even more memorable. We laughed so much!! Great memories!! We learned so much about grapes, wine, and wineries! And we got to prepare our delicious meal together with our tour guide!

I was hoping it would be a meal, but it was mostly small appetizer type food. Our host Katarina was lovely and fun!

Very informative. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, answered all our questions.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about this establishment. Having fabulous breakfasts in the garden every mornings. The suite was absolutely gorgeous the staff was always willing to help us in anyway they could the best service in the world.

Enjoy enjoy enjoy!

Going off the beaten trail and seeing the culture and the history of Mykonos.

Unfortunately by the time we arrived in Heraklion, it was evening so we only had 2 nights and 1 full day here. The beds were super comfortable as was the bedding. The shower was out of AD and great. We were right across the street from the parking lot and our room, that had a balcony and table and chairs overlooked a square. You can have your breakfast there for a small additional cost.

Sole d'oro was a great place to stay in on Santorini. We had our own private hot tub and the room was nice a roomy. The bathroom was this wonderful soft yellow that made you look wonderful and tanned in the mirror. The shower was in an adobe type structure that was very roomy. Because of Covid-19, breakfast was on our patio or in our room and coffee, croissants, cakes and breads came automatically and then we ordered yogurts, omelets, as well as freshly squeezed juice. Only comment is there was not enough space to put out clothing so we dressed from our suitcase.

Parking was not the easiest, however we were at the hotel 4 nights and didn't have a problem parking in the two small lots just up the street from the hotel.

The hotel was located in a quiet part of Athens, yet close enough to Plaka, the oldest and fashionable in Athens. The beds were extremely comfortable as was the bedding. The bathroom was modern and the shower great. They offered a breakfast in their dining room that was included. Cheeses and hams to start, with croissants and other savory breads, freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee and then they gave you a menu for breakfast! So much food and very delicious. The folks at the desk couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. We would definitely go back again.

We felt like we were living in an old restored Cretan building--I'm sure we were. They did a beautiful job in the restoration and our room felt authentic as well, with beamed ceilings and shuttered windows and thick white stone walls. The room contained all modern amenities, although it was lacking in storage for clothing, if you were staying more than a few days. We loved the location and were steps away from tons of restaurants and shops and the old harbors was not too far away.

Tough location if you have a car as there is limited parking and then you need to roll you suitcase thru the Old Town of Chania over cobble stone walkways.

Our last tour with Nicolas and the driver, Yannis was a lot of fun. We visited a super cool herb farm, where they had hundred of jars of herbs, teas and special soaps, as well as gardens where a lot of it was grown. We spent a lot of time choosing soaps and herbs that were so reasonably priced. We had drinks on the veranda before we departed to a beautiful gorge that we could not access due to the last smaller earthquake that cut off easy access. The roads along with way were filled with pink and white flowers with the snow capped mountains in the background. Nicolas took us to a part of Crete where you can see both the Agean and Libyan Seas. We visited Monasteries in both eastern and western Crete that were beautiful as they were historic, We had lunch in tavern that was surrounded by running streams and you can drink the water right from the stream! The lunch as delicious grilled fish, tzatiki and another Greek speciality that we'd never had before that was phenomenal! We also went to a Monastery from where the monks got into soldiers gear to help fight off the German's in WW2. We later visited a monument celebrating their fight.

Our eastern Crete tour was the best. Alex was an incredible guide who was so knowledgeable about everything Crete. Our driver was also engaging and full of knowledge about olive trees and all things growing. We went on this tour with 2 other lovely ladies that made the trip that much more interesting. We checked out all different plants growing on the side of the road that were used for cooking or for medicinal uses. Alex took us to a remote restaurant, where mostly locals eat and we had the best meal in our visit to Crete! Everything was prepared in wood burning ovens and they were able to accommodate us as vegetarians, with the most incredible roasted vegetables, stuffed peppers and sautéed herbs and greens from the 6,000 varieties in Crete-they had wood roasted lamb and goat for the carnivores They made their own wines which were part of the meal and delicious, as well as home made cheeses. We stopped at a gorge, where we went thru a flowing stream only to come out to the most amazing view. We have many pictures from this spot. We went to an old monastery that was run by nuns, where they gave us cookies and allowed us to wonder their beautiful and zen spot. There was a small store where the nuns sold things that they made.

The tour we took in Santorini was a bit of a waste-the Unexplored Culture of Santorini. We went to a tomato factory that is no longer used and we were given a recorded tour thru the factory. Since cherry tomatoes were not in season, there was nothing to see in the fields. Our guide Yannis was full of information as he lived thru the earthquake of 1956 and had many stories and those including the tomato factory that was under a few feet of mud . We then went to the Symposion for the music part of the tour. It was run by a fascinating and talented couple who renovated the property from wine making to music making. They were a fascinating couple but we would have preferred hearing Greek music from our talented host instead of making our own "pan" musical instrument.

Our tour to the Acropolis in Athens was hindered by an heat episode on my part so the trip was reorganized and we spent a good part of the day in the Museum seeing the Parthenon and Acropolis thru Eleni's adept descriptions and commentaries, it was close to actually being there. Eleni made the tour enjoyable and educational. Regrettably we spend so much time in the museum, where it was cool and where there was less concern for my "health", that we missed part of the food tour that we were really looking forward to. That said, Eleni made sure we got our souvlaki and Loukoumades, that was super delicious.