Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

This was probably in a nicer location than our first hotel but was totally different. A bit more authentic/quaint but also a more like a VRBO

Heaven’s Edge is just a truly unique setting. Our apartment was in the middle of the terraced rooms and included 2 full bedrooms and a jacuzzi that overlooked the sea. Super clean and wonderful people.

O&B was great for traveling with our 2 adult kids. We liked its convenience to everything and especially Psirri where we thought the restaurants were great and more authentic than in the city center. The surrounding area is not top end but the accommodations were super updated and they had superb free breakfast each morning. I would stay here again!

This was a very long day (and our last) and at first we were concerned about the amount of time, but in the end it was very interesting. Where possible do the museums attached to the sites to learn more.

Great trip despite being a bit windy and cooler than expected. Very nice crew who were entertaining and gave us lots of good information. That was really important that they did share information about the island and area and I could have even used more.

It was a beautiful view but we may have been better off just eating at the restaurant near our accomodations. It was VERY expensive.

Even with a rainy day, this was still excellent. One note: DO THE MUSEUM BEFORE you do the walk up Delphi. Our private guide knew a lot but I think the museum is well worth it.

Our guide was wonderful but I wasn’t as interested in the mythology as the real history. She did a good job making sure that happened. She also gave us the recommendation to go to Fillapappous Hill which we really enjoyed.

The location is very isolated, however, it was perfect for relaxing at the beach - which is what we wanted. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful - especially Nicholas. Our compliments to the chef who stayed and prepared breakfast and a traditional Greek dish every evening from local ingredients.

When we arrived, we were told by reception that A for Athens was under construction. We were taken to a sister hotel - Hotel 360 - across the street. It was a little confusing trying to figure out where breakfast was held (across the square at another sister hotel) but otherwise, the room was comfortable for our 2 night stay.

This was a very intimate cruise with only 6 people total - which made it more enjoyable. Bastian and Cristos were exceptional.

This was breathtaking!! Truly an amazing property and view! Set further out of the main town area, but quiet and spotless. The staff had hand-written welcome notes, the food was SPECTACULAR for dinner and breakfast. The pools were amazing and everyone was very accommodating. You need at least 3 days here!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! The staff was amazing! We had an ocean view with a plunge pool and the location was extremely quiet. Easy walk into Naoussa for shopping and food. Breakfast and coffee were exemplary. We rented as car and there was plenty of parking near hotel. Easy location for getting to other parts of the island and took a water taxi from the walkable port to Kolympithres beach. Walkable to Naoussa Beach. The room was clean and nicely decorated and maintained. AC worked wonderfully.

Good location right on the water. Food and service good; a bit loud (music) and seemed fit for younger crowd. Walkable to local food and easy taxi ride into port/old market area. Amazing sunset views, and quiet from our balcony. We ordered food and ate it from our private view, and staff happy to accommodate.

Great centralized location. Easy to walk to all of the attractions in Athens. Service was wonderful and roof-top bar and restaurant had delicious, authentic food and attention. Definitely recommend

We ended up doing this on our own and skipped the tour due to schedule confusion on our part

A must do if you want to be on the sea and experience the natural beauty of Paros! Our guide was very helpful and let us set the pace for ourselves. We went around the point of Paros Park and got to swim, and hike up to the lighthouse, where she prepared an amazing picnic lunch. She had snorkeling gear, but the water was so clear we didn’t even need to use!

Such a neat experience! It was a perfect way to see some of the country-side in Naxos. We made appetizers, lunch and dessert and had a full tour of the farm. It was a very intimate setting inside the original farmhouse. Food and guide perfect. The views were spectacular

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and receptive to questions. Acropolis was still busy, even after cruise people left. Leave additional time to go to the museum on your own before or after the tour (not included). Just the right amount of time and information.

Picked gem here Angela! A good final two nights - on water, near downtown, wonderful breakfast everything!

Only challenge the ran out of water one morning but they accommodated us by giving a room to shower!

Fabulous - Steps up and down were a challenge for some folks!

Location Was on small street and a bit of a walk to get to downtown eateries

Beautiful view of the water and very homey.

When I initially saw this scheduled I wasn’t real excited about this. But the experience was wonderful and I’m glad I got to do this. Our driver/guide was very good and the family as well. And we had fun getting to know and interact with the other people.

The pools were cold and only one hot tub. We should have had some restaurant suggestions.

Large, spacious room and bathroom. Comfortable beds. Ideal location within walking distance to the Plaka and Acropolis. Breakfast was not spectacular but covered the basics.

The rooms were on the smaller side, however for the “triple” it was only 2 twin beds pushed together with a division in the middle, and another twin bed. The beds were not very comfortable either. The small kitchenette was nice to have. And we enjoying hanging out in the outside patio upstairs. Very close to the water and strip of restaurants. What stood out here was their AMAZING breakfast!

Absolutely beautiful room in the old building. The details including the chandelier were exquisite. Plenty of room for our family of 4. Beds were extremely comfortable. The whole building itself was beautiful and loved having the pool there (wish we had more time to use it!)

Tour guide Maria was knowledgable and flexible with our tired kids!

Loved meeting the family who cares for the campsite and olive grove. The family-style meal was AMAZING. Beautiful views. Loved.

Tour guide Ilektra was knowledgeable and kept our 5 year old engaged!

Breathtaking views and loved learning the history! Guide Nancy was great, would’ve been nice to have her go into the monasteries with us.

Easy to find the pick up spot, clear communication. However since we had a car seat to install, we were there for a bit longer than the alotted “free” time and had to pay $$ on the way out of the airport. Van was “clean” but not spotless.

Located right on the beach with beautiful views. Our rooms were very modern, clean and comfortable. Walkable to restaurants and shops.

This location is amazing and well located in Fira. The views are incredible and George and Stelious make our stay so memorable!!! Breakfast was delivered every morning on our terrace and was delicious. This is a small hotel who pay attention to detail and make sure you have everything you could possibly need. The welcome bottle of wine is such a nice touch! Would highly recommend this hotel. 11out of 10!

This 5 bedroom apartment was perfect for my family of 8. Leo was so welcoming and fun. Location was walking distance to the acropolis and many wonderful shopping and eating places. Would highly recommended this accommodation!

Although it was a long drive getting to the port it was a beautiful day on the water. Drinks included are very limited and no red wine😔 Dinner was delicious although the chicken was overcooked…stick with the pork or lamb.

Vasi met us with a driver and was very detailed in winemaking in the region. She took us to 2 wineries with generous tastings with food parings. The cooking class was the highlight of our trip. Chef John and his staff made this experience so fun and the food delicious!!! This is a Must Do in Santorini!!!!

Chris was a wonderful cultural guide ! Lots of history and tasty foods.

Yorgus met us at the hotel and took us into the acropolis and explained all the history with detail and humour. The food tour was also very fun. He was a great guide!

Excellent location and amenities. The only criticism is that for persons with mobility problems, getting to and from the rooms would have been impossible.

This hotel was located at a bit of a distance from sites of interest, restaurants, etc. The facilities and service were very good.

Cute place and a wonderful host. It was more of a B&B than a hotel. Host made us dinner even though we did not receive the memo ordering it. A very quant and nice place. It looks like it's near the airport, but the trail to it is ponderous.

Smallish room with no storage, but with the most magnificent view of the Caldara you could ever hope for. Breakfast served on your balcony. This is what you hope for, and a few drawers for clothes.

After a misunderstanding about what our pictures showed our room to be and their confirmation from Kimkim as to what actually was requested, it was smoothed out and the stay was very nice.

They upgraded us to a suite with a private swimming pool. Very cool.

No view at all, but nice and clean.

Beautiful place. However, we had suite and it smelled like mold. My allergies blew up.

Had several issues with this hotel. The room was great. The food just soso. But they charged us when we got there, and Lea had to get involved and get that resolved. They told us when we checked in that we could stay in the room on check out day until our pickup but then called us that day to tell us we had to get out now. Had a ride with them to airport - verified this three times and they were still late.

Nice hotel and all the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Very cool experience!

Great! Sakis gave us a great tour and personalized it. Highly recommend.

Our guide was unable to take us so he hired another company and they were fantastic. We started later than expected but they let us know well in advance and all worked out perfect.

Very nice just weather not the greatest.

It was very nice and informative.

This hotel is on a side street/alley, so feels quiet and secluded. One downside is that taxis cannot drive to the hotel entrance, so you will need to walk a short distance from the taxi to the hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The decoration is a little spartan, so mine felt a bit like a dorm room, but it was cool, quiet, and dark (once I figured out how to turn off the display on the air conditioner). Breakfast was not as extensive as other hotels on this trip but was fine.

In general a nice hotel with excellent service. There was a mistake with our reservation (said one person instead of two) but they worked with us to sort it out. The rooms are small by US standards, normal by European standards. Breakfast was excellent. They also helped us arrange a rental car for a day -- super easy and convenient.

This was our least favorite of the tours we did. Our guide, Sophia, talked and moved VERY slowly, and so it felt like we spent most of the time sitting and listening to her, not seeing the sites. And I don't feel like I learned that much Athenian history from her.

This was an amazing day. Highly recommend. The boat ride (with snorkeling) and the trip to the monastery for wine and olive oil tastings were highlights.

Enjoyable day, learned a lot about Cretan history.

Our overnight stay at Olive Green Hotel in Heraklion was fine. However, the included breakfast started after our shuttle departure, and we missed out on coffee, settling instead for instant coffee in the room. It was okay for a short stay but could have been better with the breakfast timing.

The Verina Astra Hotel in Sifnos was awesome, but we had an issue with water in our room on our first full day. Water scarcity was the explanation, but for the price we were paying, it felt like it should have been handled more seriously. The staff were nice and did offer slight compensation, but it still left us a bit frustrated.

Our stay at Coco-Mat Athens BC was fantastic. The location was great, and we enjoyed the excellent breakfast. Although the room was small by North American standards, we knew this to be typical in Europe. We had no concerns whatsoever and loved the view from our room.

Our tour guide was a bit of a dud. He was scattered with all of his stories. He was obviously racist or anti-immigrant. And he spent our two hours together talking to my husband - obviously thought that he was above talking to a woman... until the very end when we were thanking him for his time and my husband told him that I am a professor at a university. Then the tour guide's entire demeanour and body language changed - all of a sudden I was worthy of his attention. He was relieved when we told him he didn't have to give us a tour of Plaka.

Theo was awesome! Very knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. The food tour was the highlight of our time in Athens. Though it would have been nice to try Retsina wine on this tour.

Our guide Yannis was friendly, enthusiastic and gracious.

Our guide Yannis was friendly, enthusiastic and gracious. Our first tour stop was at the Corinth Canal, which was narrow and steep and definitely worth a stop, even in the rain. We opted not to go into the Temple of Apollo, our second stop, and consequently squandered a bit of time that we wish we had to explore at our next stop, the Acrocorinth. We found the Acrocorinth interesting and it was worthy of its own guided tour. It was unfortunate that Yannis, a former taxi driver turned tour guide, was not a certified tour guide (apparently requiring a college degree in Greece) and consequently he said he was allowed to accompany us into any of the historical sites.

This tour was a bit rushed in the beginning as there were a lot of people to pick up, which was done using 2 vans that were consolidated into one. We got to the Rousanou (St Barbara) Monastery shortly before they closed and it was a small monastery, making it hard to move around with the crowd. The tour was more relaxed after the first stop, and we were fortunate that the clouds that were with us most of the day cleared enough in time for us to see the sunset from the Meteora rocks.

4 and 1/2 bus ride to and from Athens included a strategic stop at the 1/2way point for a bathroom and food break. We stopped there on the way up and the way back, and the place was prepared to serve a lot of people fast with a cafeteria style food line. Breaking up the bus ride into 2 days with a night stay in Meteora was the right choice (many people on the bus ride back had taken the bus up earlier the same day).

4 and 1/2 bus ride to and from Athens included a strategic stop at the 1/2way point for a bathroom and food break. We stopped there on the way up and the way back, and the place was prepared to serve a lot of people fast with a cafeteria style food line. Breaking up the bus ride into 2 days with a night stay in Meteora was the right choice (many people on the bus ride back had taken the bus up earlier the same day).

Chris who lead us on a hike up to the Varlaam Monastery in Meteora was fantastic, stopping frequently to engage with the group and share with us his love of hiking and rock climbing the Meteora area. The Varlaam Monastery was beautiful, the views from the terrace were breathtaking, and the museum was informative and small enough to be able to enjoy in the 1 hour we were allotted.

We loved this experience. Our young guide Nicholas was great, sharing stories of his family and Greek traditions, his trip to New York City, and willingly answering all of our questions. The Range Rover drive over gravel roads was awesome, the visit to the olive oil and wine making farm was delicious and enjoyable, and the lunch at the Milia Mountain Retreat was outstanding!

The Knossos Palace tour was incredible. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and we loved that we were each given ear pieces so that we could hear what she was saying. We went before the height of the tourist season which was great for 2 reasons: 1. we had a minimal wait to view the palace, and 2. it was not too hot yet. My only regret is that we didn't have a little bit more time to explore on our own after the tour.

Terrific view of the port. The room was well appointed and comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic and the best we had on our trip.

It was a lot of walking but our guide made it so I could make it to the top without slowing down g down the others too mych. Very knowledgeable and I learned some mythology I didn’t know.

I got to try many things I hadn’t had before and as a foody that’s saying something. Our guide Dora was knowledgeable and very personable. It was a pleasure to spend time with her.

The staff was great! They were so friendly to the kids and changed the hours of breakfast to make sure we could eat before we had to leave.

Everyone on our trip loved this day. We started the day with a local family and made cheese, fed the animals, and ate some amazing food. The kids loved jarring their own honey and being able to take it home, and they also loved making their own pottery.

We had two drivers/guides for this activity. They were both very helpful and played with the kids throughout the day. The restaurant they took us to for lunch had some of the best food we had on our trip.

Angelina (our guide) made this tour amazing. She was patient and had activities for the kids to do throughout the tour to help them learn and keep them engaged.

Unexpectedly terrific. We were unable to get a booking at the airport hotel so we settled for this one that was 20-30 minutes away. This was far better than what we would have had at the airport. Spacious, modern, next to a small beach. Breakfast had many, many delicious options. The shuttle to the airport was great.

Incredible! Recently renovated with amazing design and every modern amenity that you might imagine and more. Wonderful staff and incredible breakfast!

Modest hotel. Excellent staff and breakfast. Room very small. Good location. Shower had been added to a very high tub making it very difficult to get in and out.

Terrific in every way.

Driver was terrific. The guide’s accent was so strong that we understood about 20% of what he said. Restaurant that the driver had arranged was terrific and he got us a table with a wonderful view.

Terrific guide, wonderful food. The meat and fish market were overwhelming. Smell stayed with us fort hours.

Great guide. It covered all of the mythology and we visited the most important remnants of the ancient buildings.