Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

Athens: We had a lovely group tour of the Acropolis in the evening of our first night to beat our jet lag. Our tour guide Christina was knowledgeable, patient and great at weaving us through crowds to find spots to talk with us all. The next morning was one of our favorite tours- the walking mythology tour with Katarina- she was engaging, knowledgeable and fun. We had fun having Greek coffee and ‘reading the coffee grounds’ with her as well. We had a guide (more like a driver) in the evening to the Cape of Sounion and sunset at the Temple of Poisedon. We stopped at an amazing tavern from delicious food and the experience was great; the driver, George, was very nice, also smart, though he was not much of a guide. One negative was that he stopped on the way home to have a vape/smoke break.
Our last full day was a day trip to ancient Corinth. Our guide and driver was amazing again. We were interested in seeing Napflio and she was very flexible, able to check with her manager and make this edit for our itinerary.
Our hotel was wonderful for our family of 5. The only negative is that they could not provide our breakfast one morning as they can only service one room during a time slot and if it is taken, you are out of luck. Even with providing our time preference the night before, it was not feasible for them, and given our pre scheduled tours we did not have flexibility. They did give us some packed food to take with us.
Crete: We used our free time to wander the streets in Chania; stayed at Domes Zeen. Beautiful Hotel, only negative is distance to town and for a family of 5 it is difficult to find transportation. We either had to take 2 taxis or wait a long time for a van; food was incredible, service was wonderful and lodgings stunning! Our sailing day to Balos and Gramvousa was a huge family hit! This family company upgraded our vessel for the day and the mother (Ari) and son (Nico) were so wonderful about timing so to avoid the crowds in each location. We stopped for a swim in a small cove, and home made lunch (in the top favorite of meals eaten during the trip). At Balos we arrived as 2 bigger party boats were leaving and experienced stunning views, swam in the lagoon; Gramvousa was also gorgeous- the hike up was fine for us, but may be difficult in hot weather and depending of fitness levels.
My husband and I visited Monastriaki Winery on our own- loved the winery, but we were part of a cruise ship crowd and it defn affected the charm of the experience. We also booked a walking food tour of Chania on our own, this was also fantastic. Our last day was a visit to Elafonissi beach and a mountain village with another engaging driver/guide. He was wonderful with stories, knowledge, keeping us engaged during the driving hours and we all had another of our most favorite meals at Mila in the Eco Retreat. Our guide was Nicholas.
Naxos: Our guided village tour with Elizabeth was again amazing- we had fun and learned a lot with the walks through the streets, seeing all the fruiting trees and flowers. Mezze at the olive oil mill after tasting was delicious. The Kitron distillery was perfect as it was not too long, but interesting for the adults. Our lunch was delicious again! On our own we had dinner in the mountains at Rotunda-highly recommend for the views and food, esp if celebrating.
We also on our own explored the Chora and temple of Apollo; had dinner at Avalon one night.
Our sailing day did not materialize as planned due to winds and weather. We did enjoy what we were able to see immensely. The company graciously gave us some refund back as we did not get to Santorini. Our skipper was fun and gave us great tips as we swam around visited Koufonisi (picture perfect small island!!!).

We had an amazing vacation and booking through kimkim really did help take so much stress of coordination/transfers out of the picture so we could enjoy.
Some feedback- we had to adjust our last day to fly back to Athens the night before due to a short layover, which now with the EES would have been impossible to catch our flight home. given the change we could not recoup money for the Naxos hotel and we had to book another hotel in Athens. I would expect that the trip coordinators would be aware of these issues and when planning we would have discussed getting to Athens the night before. Unfortunately this was not the experience. Part of the reason to use a company with resources like this is awareness of these sorts of things in the itinerary—I was the one to bring it up weeks before travel when I heard from travel blogs that the EES was instituted in April and causing delays, and then request the changes. The EES was a planned event for many months and I wish we knew at the time of booking or even as it was initiated so we did not have to lose money.
We did have a slightly different, more positive experience with our trip to Spain in this very regard of planning transfers/travel, when issues arose.
All in all- we have really enjoyed booking with KimKim and will continue to in the future! The support, customer service, best guides and tours we have ever had, are great! We are thankful to have had an epic family vacation and thankful to the team helping coordinate this trip!
Purbi

Activity Reviews

Private Mythology Trail Storytelling Walk

Athens

Private Day Trip to Ancient Corinth and Loutraki

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Elafonisi Beach & Mountain Retreat Lunch 4WD Adventure

Chania

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk

Chania

Private Boat Adventure: From Naxos to Santorini

Naxos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion

Greece

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food

Naxos

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island

Chania

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sydney planned the most beautiful trip to Greece to celebrate my daughters graduation from college. Everything was perfect. Pir accomodations were incredible. The tours were amazing and our guides were fun and professional. Crete specifically Chania turned oit to possibly be our favorite destination but the place we stayed in Paros was the most incredible. We loved the beaches, thr small town villages and the food. Thank you for an incredible and memorable trip we will never forget! This is our 3rd trip using Kimkim and we are aboit to book our 4th to Japan! Thank yoi for helping us plan unforgettable vacation experiences!

Katherine and Delaney

We had a wonderful experience with Marianna and the whole team! From figuring out what kind of trip we were looking to plan and shifting around our original itinerary to making sure every detail was handled flawlessly, Marianna was available to guide us every step of the way. She planned an amazing itinerary and all of the details (transfers/inner island flights/ferry tickets) were super organized. While we were in Greece the team was very responsive and the WhatsApp thread was super helpful in making sure we knew what was next and we never felt we needed to stress about anything! We did an amazing bike tour and cooking class on Naxos with Aurelia Bikes and it was our family’s favorite excursion but here were so many good ones to choose from. ATVs on Santorini and a boat tour allowed us to see much of the island. Excursions were all different and spaced so that we still had free time to explore on our own. The guided tours in Athens and Naxos were amazing as well. Overall we are so happy with the itinerary and the entire trip. Thank you so much for making our vacation so memorable and easy!

I gave them a budget and they hit it to the dollar. Good follow up and check ins throughout the trip.

Eirini planned an amazing trip to Greece. I have never used a travel agent before and will always use one again. She made everything so easy, no detail was overlooked--from the hotels, private drivers, to the tour guides and excursions she planned. We started in Athens and stayed in a lovely apartment right near the Acropolis. We had a private guided tour with Elena of the Acropolis and the agora. She really knew the history and the mythology and made it interesting for the entire family. We moved on to naxos and stayed at boutique hotel that was with an easy walking distance of several restaurants and the beach. We had another tour of the village of chilaki, and visited a small farm with a petting zoo that might kids loved. The following day we did a hiking tour of several villages and got to eat more of the local cuisine. Finally we did a full day catamaran tour that included diving off the sailboat and to the Aegean and snorkeling. Finally we visited Santorini with a tour of the island, visiting a monastery a museum about the lost city of Atlantis, and another sailboat excursion. I have already highly recommended Kim Kim and Eirini to several of my friends. I can't wait to visit Greece again. We plan to use Kim Kim again next year when we plan our next trip abroad.

Hotel Reviews

Urban Stripes Athens

Athens

Very comfortable apartment with sleeping for six. Within walking distance of the Acropolis in several restaurants and grocery stores.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Several restaurants, grocery stores nearby. Within walking distance of the Acropolis.

Staff

Check-In was very easy and the staff were reachable with WhatsApp

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Cosmos Boutique Hotel

Naxos

Boutique hotel with several villas. Our Villa slept 6. Small kitchenette in nearby supermarket made it easy to feed the kids. Nice pool area with a bar made relaxing easy. Breakfast every morning was great.

Authenticity & Character

Location

With an easy walking distance of the beach and several restaurants and a small grocery store

Staff

The breakfast staff and bartender were very helpful and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This place was spotless.

El Verano Suites

Santorini

We stayed out El verano hideaway which was a small private house with a small pool with a breathtaking view.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Hiking Naxos trails

Naxos

Stella was a fantastic tour guide that guided us through several villages on a few hours hiking tour. She was very knowledgeable about the local plant life and history.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Catamaran day cruise

Naxos

This is one of the highlights of our trip. The kids love the sailboat and jumping off to go swimming. The provided lunch was actually very good.

Quality of Experience

Food

They served us a fisherman's stew it was actually fantastic

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alex and Thanos were great very patient with my young children and made the day really fun and easy

Once upon a time in Naxos tour

Naxos

Quality of Experience

The visit to the farm was my kids favorite part of our trip. They loved George and playing with his animals.

Food

We had a fantastic lunch-- vegetables and cheese on nexo's are so much better than what you can get in America. We also got to try some local honey

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Athens highlights mythology tour

Athens

We had a private walking tour of the Acropolis and agora. Our guide Elena was very knowledgeable about the history of Athens and the Greek mythology. She kept it interesting for my family with kids ages 6 to 17.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had an amazing time on our trip and logistically it was perfect! Erica did a great job tailoring the trip based on what we were looking for. I would use KimKim again for future trips!

All of our tour guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and great at what they do.

Hotel Reviews

Morus Acropolis Boutique Hotel

Athens

Staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Authenticity & Character

Nice room size with balconies

Location

Moderate walk to arrive at tourist sites, restaurants and bars

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

The George Hotel

Mykonos

Great hotel, friendly staff , awesome location

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement

Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

The Acropolis Private Guided Tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Day Trip to Delphi

Greece

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Mykonos

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mykonian Farm Wine & Local Products Tasting Visit

Mykonos

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Guided Athens Food Tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We loved working with Kim Kim. Sydney was excellent in creating an itinerary that fit three generations of interests including the mythology tour of the Acropolis, the food tour in Athens, the day trip to Delphi, and our farm visit/cooking class in Naxos which was our favorite. The experience so relaxed having every transportation connection pre-still planned, organized and payed for. Thanks Kim Kim.

We had a 2 week trip in Greece visiting Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and Santorini. From the moment we asked the Kim Kim team to help us plan our holiday they were very helpful and took into consideration our families preferences and what we wanted out of the holiday. It is too difficult to choose our best destination as all the destinations offered something unique. The assistance whilst we were on holiday was amazing, and the app is a great feature so we could access trip details at any time. Everything went smoothly and we had a great balance of free time and excusrions to fill our holiday with great memories. Thank you to Marianna and the Kim Kim team!!

Hotel Reviews

Blue Dolphins Hotels & Villas

Firostefani, Santorini

Lovely hotel with amazing views and a great sized room and balcony. Shame there wasn't a pool but still loved this place!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

Great location, nice size room, with beautiful views

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The George Hotel

Mykonos

Favourite hotel for pool and outdoor space with a 9 year old. Really close to the beach and very friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Paliomylos Spa Hotel

Naoussa

Beautiful views from the hotel, very cute and quaint accommodation with really helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lagos Mare

Naxos

Nice hotel, good location and good sized pool

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise

Santorini

Great trip and lots of opportunities to swim. The food was delicious and service was amazing.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Delos & Rhenia Morning Sailing Yacht Cruise

Mykonos

We loved this tour, great team, good amount of time on the island and great amount of time moored with the ability to swim and fish and delicious food.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Daily Traditional Boat Tour

Paros

This was a lovely trip, but unfortunately the weather wasn't very good on the day so we didn't get to do much off the boat which was a shame.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Working with Eirini was so easy. she listened from the very beginning as to what we were looking for in our vacation and then magically made it happen. She worked within my budget and each adventure was better than the last. Our drivers were always waiting for us, always spoke English beautifully, and made sure we arrived to our next destination safely and on time. Our guides were knowledgeable. We had just enough down time to spend walking through towns and experienced the people around us. I would highly recommend Kim Kim Travel Agency and Eirini specifically.

Hotel Reviews

Heloni apartments

Athens

The apartment itself was fine, though you best not be overweight at all to fit into the tiny bathroom. The door to get into the building is never locked, so it is not very safe and once you do get into the building, there are are about 8 steps that you need to carry your heavy luggage up to reach the elevator. There are many restaurants around the building, but that is about all. The neighborhood is not near much of anything else.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

There was no staff in attendance at all.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hydroussa Hotel Hydra

Hydra

This was a wonderful boutique hotel just far enough away from the water front to not hear all of the noise, but close enough to walk there in just a couple of minutes to enjoy all of the fabulous restaurants and shops. The breakfast was abundant and the staff was very kind and helpful. the room was large and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Located close enough to enjoy the shops and restaurants but far enough not to hear the noise.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cliff Side Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

The suite we had was breathtaking. We overlooked the sea and the cliffs. The bedrooms were large and living area were very comfortable. The only issue that I had is that we had 103 (we counted) steps to walk up and down each day and evening to get to and fro the room. I am a grandma and was with my granddaughter. She had no issue with it, but I had a problem. The breakfast was good and they would make eggs if you asked.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The staff was fantastic and would help in any way they could.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Holiday Inn Athens - Airport

Athens

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Museum tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Horse riding in Hydra

Hydra

My 19 year old granddaughter went on this trip. she had a wonderful time and really loved it.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Santorini highlights tour

Santorini

The driver arrived on time and took us around to the usual stops that tourists want to see in Santorini. I mentioned that I wanted to see the ruins and he at first was hesitant to take us there and I had to insist. He admitted he never went there and knew nothing about it. I am a history buff and taught Greek history in middle school. He finally said he would and it was so worth the trip. I would have preferred a driver who knew of some of the "off the beaten path" places to see rather than the view of Santorini from a bunch of different points of view.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Caldera morning cruise

Santorini

The boat should have life preservers for those who are not good swimmers (like myself) and would like to go into the water. I have never been on a boat that did not have them and was disappointed. Also, about half of the passengers on the boat were vegetarians, yet they did not have any vegetarian burgers or sausages. There are so many choices for them out there. that was a bit disappointing as well.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Gustavo helped me plan a fantastic trip to Greece for our family. He patiently worked with me to craft a the itinerary for the unique trip I had in mind, spanning the North to the South, that I would have been hesitant to plan on my own. The Kimkim app and chat/comment functions made planning the trip so much easier than the typical email back and forth, as I could see the detail in all of the hotels and tours we were considering. When I needed to speak in person to Gustavo, that was easy to schedule as well.

All of the guides on our trip were amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Two of our guides (in Mycenae and Monemvasia) were even trained archeologists! Our hiking guides in Meteora and Bali Canyon were experienced guides as was our river rafting guide in the North and our kayaking guide in Epidaurus. We loved our truffle hunting and pasta lunch in the forest as well as our Acropolis tasting tour (a great way to stay awake on our arrival day)! The positives are truly too numerous to mention.

The hotels we picked with assistance from Gustavo all met or exceeded expectations, and each of our car transfers were seamlessly executed, to our pleasant surprise. Communications while in country were easy and responsive when we inquired about making some adjustments for transfers during the course of the trip.

I would not hesitate to use Kimkim again for our next trip and recommend them without reservation!

Hotel Reviews

Electra Metropolis

Athens

Conveniently located with excellent breakfast on rooftop restaurant overlooking the Acropolis. 5 star status commensurate with a city hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easily walkable to Acropolis and neighborhoods.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tsikeli Hotel Meteora

Meteora

Although a “3-star” hotel we very much enjoyed our stay and having some additional rooms to spread out in. The affiliated restaurant had great food and the hotel staff was very accommodating.

Authenticity & Character

Location

A short walk from the larger town of Kalabaka but still very convenient.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Epoch House & The Orange Shop

Nafplio Greece

Hotel was very conveniently located in Nafplio which made up for its shortcomings (lack of restaurant and amenities).

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel and rooms were clean but beds were lumpy and uncomfortable unfortunately.

Kinsterna Hotel Monemvasia

Monemvasia Peloponnese

Beautiful hotel with spectacular grounds and authentic feel. We loved our villa with room for all. Breakfast was phenomenal and we enjoyed the pool, padel and spa amenities. Great start to the wind-down and relaxation part of our trip.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful and comfortable!

Location

It was a short cab ride away from the town of Monemvasia but still worth the tradeoff.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Authentic Greek resort feel.

One&Only Aesthesis

Athens

The bungalows with private plunge pool and patio for each room were jaw-dropping. Every amenity was given thought. Excellent hotel service at check-in and at beach.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Perfect place to relax and unwind before flying back to U.S.

Staff

We had a great experience with the exception of our dinner at Ora restaurant where service was extremely slow and inattentive, especially given the pricetag. However the breakfast experience and staff was fine.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bungalows were exceptional.

Activity Reviews

Guided Wine Tasting in Historic Athens

Athens

We lived our guide who was knowledgeable about Athens neighborhoods although not wine. The tour was a nice tour of neighborhoods but did not comport with tour description in many respects.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings

Athens

Guide was knowledgeable and kept us engaged despite jetlag.

Quality of Experience

Incorporation of tasting in tour broke things up and avoided us having to figure out dining plan during out first day.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Neighborhoods of Athens Discovery Walk

Athens

Enjoyed seeing non-touristy neighborhoods and secret ruins along with major attractions such as government buildings.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Sunset Hermit Caves Hike

Meteora

This was our first intro to Meteora and we enjoyed having knowledgeable and experienced guide and hiker to help familiarize ourselves.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

See above. Transfer arrived timely and worked closely with our guide.

Transport

See above.

Discover Pindus Mountain Villages & Trikala

Meteora

Guide was knowledgeable and van driver good but tour overall was not so interesting to warrant the 7 hours dedicated to it. History of archaelogical excavations was most interesting part.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Rafting Adventure in Meteora

Meteora

Although not the Vikos Gorge, and although rapids were only Level 2-3, we still enjoyed our day on the water. Rafting guide was great and it was a unique and beautiful experience rafting amidst the Meteora rocks.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Truffle Hunting & Mushroom Museum Tour

Meteora

This experience was a nice interlude to our Meteora hiking adventures. It was cute spending some time with the truffle hunting dog, and the picnic lunch of freshly made truffle pasta in the wood was a memorable experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Delicious -I wish we could have shipped it home to eat again!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Angela did an amazing job planning our trip! She paid attention to every detail, provided thoughtful recommendations, and kept everything organized from start to finish. Her communication was excellent, and she made the entire planning process stress-free. I highly recommend her! 😊

Our 10-day journey through Greece was the perfect way to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. From the moment we arrived until our final sunset in Santorini, every detail was thoughtfully planned by Marianna, who created an experience that balanced history, culture, adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.

Over the course of our trip, we visited Athens, Milos, and Santorini, accumulating an impressive 101,721 steps along the way. Somewhere between climbing the Acropolis, wandering the historic streets of Athens, exploring the breathtaking beaches of Milos, enjoying food tours through local neighborhoods, sailing through the Santorini caldera, and completing the famous caldera hike, I began to appreciate the wisdom of the Greek philosophers. Socrates encouraged us to examine life. Greece gave us 101,721 opportunities to do exactly that.

Athens was the perfect introduction to Greece. Standing atop the Acropolis and looking across a city that has shaped Western civilization for thousands of years was both humbling and inspiring. Our food tours introduced us to the flavors that define Greek culture, where every meal felt less like dining and more like participating in a tradition that has been passed down through generations.

Milos captured our hearts with its authentic charm and stunning natural beauty. We spent hours exploring picturesque villages, relaxing on extraordinary beaches, and discovering hidden corners of the island. One of the highlights was visiting the beautiful castle overlooking the island, where the panoramic views of the Aegean Sea created one of those rare moments that no photograph can fully capture.

Santorini provided a spectacular finale. Sailing through the caldera offered a unique perspective of the island’s dramatic volcanic landscape, while the caldera hike rewarded us with some of the most breathtaking views we have ever experienced. Every turn seemed to reveal another scene worthy of a postcard.

Beyond the scenery and historic sites, what impressed us most were the Greek people themselves. Everywhere we traveled, we met individuals who were deeply proud of their heritage and genuinely eager to share it. Whether speaking with local guides, restaurant owners, shopkeepers, or fellow travelers, we experienced a level of warmth and hospitality that made us feel welcomed rather than simply accommodated. Their love for their history was contagious, and their stories brought every destination to life.

Of course, no trip to Greece would be complete without experiencing its culinary staples. Fresh seafood, local cheeses, traditional pastries, olive oil, and dishes prepared from recipes perfected over generations became highlights of our daily adventures. Every meal was an opportunity to learn something new about the culture.

As Aristotle wrote, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” That perfectly describes Marianna’s approach to planning this trip. Her attention to detail, responsiveness, and thoughtful recommendations transformed a vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime anniversary celebration.

We returned home with incredible memories, a deeper appreciation for Greece’s remarkable history and culture, and 101,721 steps worth of stories. For anyone considering a journey to Greece, I cannot recommend Marianna and Kimkim highly enough.

Hotel Reviews

Perianth Hotel

Athens

Absolutely amazing location and the hospitality to match. The accommodation was perfect, and a chocolate left on our bed each night made us feel special. Great location near everything and breakfast was fantastic each morning.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Center of everything you want to do or visit.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Staff was amazing!

En Milo

Milos

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Agali Houses

Firostefani 00

Agali Houses delivered a flawless experience from check-in to check-out. The hospitality was exceptional, with a team that was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely committed to making every moment special. The rooms were stunning. Spacious, elegant, and beautifully designed, they perfectly captured the charm and aesthetics of Santorini while providing every modern comfort imaginable. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, creating an atmosphere that felt both luxurious and relaxing. The sunsets were simply unforgettable. Somehow, each evening’s view seemed even more breathtaking than the one before. Watching the sun melt into the Aegean Sea became the highlight of every day and a memory we will cherish for years. The room offered every creature comfort we could ask for, making it easy to unwind and enjoy the beauty surrounding us. Each morning, breakfast was a wonderful bonus, featuring fresh, delicious selections that started every day on the perfect note. Agali Houses is more than just a hotel. It is an experience defined by beauty, comfort, and world-class hospitality. If you’re visiting Santorini and looking for an unforgettable stay, this is the place.

Authenticity & Character

Views, Staff Attentiveness, Quality is unmatched!

Location

Perfect, you could stay in the hotel and not leave and you would have the best vacation of your life. Each night a sunset or spectacular than the last.

Staff

Staff were great! I need reservations, I received the best seat at the restaurant. The staff will make you feel as though you are the star!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights

Athens

Quality of Experience

P

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Flavors of Athens Food Tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

My Daughter and I have just returned from the most amazing vacation to Greece that was booked through KimKim and was organised and taken care of 100% by Eirini.
We have loved Mamma Mia the movie and show since we saw it, my Daughters dream has been to go to Skiathos and Skopelos so Eirini made it happen. We explained what we wanted and Eirini came back with the most amazing trip that we have ever been on. Every step of the way was perfect starting off in Athens bring picked up from the airport and taken to The Foundry suites. We met the beautiful Elena who was our tour guide for the afternoon at the Acropolis and ending at one of the red that Eirini had recommended that we loved.
We were picked up and dropped off to every location along the way. In Skiathos we had a private boat tour around Skopelos and Skiathos stopping along the way to swim if we wished, take in the sights and having an amazing lunch cooked by the captain.
Then a ferry over to Skopelos for three nights staying at Minno and having again an amazing tour of all the Mamma Mia filming sites before enjoying the afternoon on Kastani beach. We had plenty of time to relax even though it was a full on trip. We’ve made the most amazing memories.
I will be booking a holiday again through Kimkim and will be reaching out to Eirini for our next adventure to Greece.

Thank you Eirini for all that you did for us

Hotel Reviews

The Foundry Suites

Athens

We loved it here, totally my vibe. Not too far away from the Acropolis. Staff were lovely too

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Thalassa Collection Skiathos

Skiathos

Authenticity & Character

Our room was a nice size with a balcony overlooking the gardens. Had everything that you needed just wish they proper coffee in the room and not instant.

Location

It’s a short walk to the port where all the lovely restaurants are, shops etc and the Ferry

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Minno Boutique Hotel & Spa

Skopelos

Absolutely loved this hotel, beautifully decorated. Our room was a really lovely size with lots of storage and a balcony overlooking the harbour and pool.

Authenticity & Character

This is Wyeth I’d expect from a new hotel, modern, but still has the charm of Greece

Location

Not even 10 mins walk into the town

Staff

They need more staff! We had the most amazing welcome from the front desk and there if you ever needed help. The only thing that let the stars down and not receiving a five was the lack of staff around the pool and restaurant. The food was amazing, but It would be great if during breakfast you were able to get your own tea and coffee rather than having to wait for a staff member to order one. It’s all an easy fix

Cleanliness & Comfort

Could not fault it at all

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Wow, think we had one of the best views in the hotel overlooking the Acropolis

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right where we wanted to be, the vibe was great

Staff

Great check in and the restaurant on the roof was breath taking. Again the views were amazing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Acropolis guided tour

Athens

Elena was the perfect tour guide, such a lovely human being and so knowledgeable about the history of Greece. We really enjoyed our time with Elena.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sailing trip around Skiathos

Skiathos

Great hosts. Offered drinks and snacks through out our time on board. The lunch that was made for us was amazing.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mamma Mia & Skopelos Highlights tour

Skopelos

What a great tour guide, took us to exactly where we wanted to go and didn’t give us a time limit when we stopped at locations. He also gave us the choice of where we wanted to stop at the beach giving us lots of options of where to go.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The hotel selections were terrific and I enjoyed the tours that were selected for me.

Marianna was extremely prompt in her responses to my questions and addressed my disappointment with a last minute change in a tour.

It was great to have drivers arranged and clear instructions with directions to meeting spots for the tours.

Hotel Reviews

14 Reasons Why

Athens

Fantastic location and amazing food! The service was friendly

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Blue Dolphins Hotels & Villas

Firostefani, Santorini

The location was perfect and the view was fabulous. The breakfasts were tasty and generous.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Early Access to the Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour

Athens

The guide was extremely knowledgeable and very nice.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mycenae & Nafplio Day Trip From Athens With Optional Epidaurus Visit

Athens

I was picked up near the hotel, drove around on a bus for an hour and was dropped off at the tour office only a 15 minute walk from my hotel. It would have been nice to just walk to the tour office.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Romantic Hydra

Athens

The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and really fun and friendly.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Panoramic Tour

Santorini

There was a last minute change to the tour so I did not get to see Oia. The guide was friendly but not as knowledgeable as the other guides that I had.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Although all of the guides and drivers were good, the driver for Nafplio to Athens and Athens to Delphi stood out. She arranged a luncheon at a gorgeous restaurant overlooking the valley in Delphi. The guide who really stood out was the one who led the mythology and Acropolis walking tour. The strong accents of some of the guides caused issues in understanding, but we all professional and well informed. We appreciate the way Kimkim worked with us to create the kind of trip we wanted for our 12-year-old grandson.

Hotel Reviews

Adiandi and Amymone Hotel

Nafplio

Great location and friendly people, but pretty basic accommodations and a couple of floors of steep steps.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

Great location. Very good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Activity Reviews

Private Old Town Walk & Palamidi Fortress Visit

Nafplio

Only time where the guide had directions to go to a different hotel than where we were staying.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Mycenae & Epidaurus Day Trip

Nafplio

Certainly a highlight of the whole trip. Nobody should miss this in Greece. Very good guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Exploration of Mystras & the Olive Oil Museum in Sparta

Nafplio

Amazing addition to the trip even if it stems from Byzantine times and not from ancient Greece. To see a town that continued to be inhabited into the 1950s was a special experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private transfer from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} with stop in Corinth

Greece

Helpful driver who also gave us a view of the Corinthian canal from the lower bridge.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drove conservatively and safely. Always on time.

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

Fantastic and highly knowledgeable guide! One of the two outstanding highlights of the trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sunset Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Experience

Athens

Not worth the trouble. We stopped in a beach town for 90 minutes which seemed to be included only so the company could have a tour with more than the temple. There was almost no information about Poseidon's Temple. And to cap it off there was basically no sunset. I would forget the sunset and go to the temple with a real guide during the day.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Delphi Day Trip

Athens

The site is amazing and our driver really went out of her way to help make the trip a memorable experience. The restaurant she set up for a late lunch was the best view of the trip and one of the best quality meals.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sienna and staff were extremely helpful. When there was a situation it was taken care of
The team went up an above solving situations
Would definitely use Kim Kim for future trips

Hotel Reviews

Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel

Santorini

The room was like a cave. Access to room and hotel was extremely difficult. Staff was helpful There was no central location for breakfast

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Liana Beach Hotel & Spa

Naxos

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

DOM Boutique Hotel

Heraklion

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor

Chania

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis Discovery Walk

Athens

Our guide was informative. She was easy to understand and explained everything in detail

Private Guided Walk Through Old Town Chania

Chania

Goldy was informative and interesting. Great guide

Knossos Palace Experience

Greece

Out guide was very interesting and informative

E-Bike Experience with Olive Mill & Farm Visit with Lunch

Naxos

I was unable to control the e bike. Our guide took us instead on same tour using her own car. This was above what she had to do

Private Villages Exploration with Independent Akrotiri Visit

Santorini

George our driver and guide was exceptioal

We recently returned from an amazing trip to Greece planned through Kimkim, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

First, the app was fantastic. I'll admit, I was hesitant about downloading "yet another app," but it ended up being one of the most valuable parts of the trip. Everything was incredibly well organized and easy to navigate. Having the itinerary broken down day by day took all the stress out of travel. There was no constant checking, verifying, or figuring out logistics. Each evening, I could simply open the app and immediately see what the next day held—activities, times, transportation details, and recommendations. It made traveling feel effortless.

The hotels selected for us were excellent throughout the trip. Our favorite hotel was in Naxos, which offered a wonderful combination of comfort, location, and hospitality. As for the islands themselves, Milos was our favorite destination. Its stunning scenery, unique beaches, and laid-back atmosphere made it unforgettable.

One thing that really stood out was how often fellow travelers asked about our itinerary and how organized everything seemed. I ended up telling several people about Kimkim and even showed them the app. Every one of them said they would definitely check it out for future travel planning.

Overall, Kimkim made our Greece trip smooth, stress-free, and memorable. I would absolutely use them again and 100% recommend them to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Nice hotel. Excellent location for "seeing the sights", but because of that, it's in a crowded, bustling area. Our room was also right next to the elevator, which didn't help with noise. Spacious room, comfy bed, a nice little balcony - overall, a good experience. The breakfast buffet was extensive and fresh each day. And they staff were all helpful and pleasant. Noise is the reason for the 4 and not a 5.

Authenticity & Character

Very comfortable. More modern than "authentic" in design.

Location

Only a few blocks to the "main attractions" of Athens and very walkable to many neighborhoods and ruins.

Staff

helpful, friendly, nice to chat with.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, just a little "worn around the edges", ie - frayed towels and curtains.

Hotel Grotta

Naxos

FANTASTIC from the moment we stepped in the door. Super friendly, like visiting friends. The entire staff went out of the their way to provide excellent service and whatever level of interaction you preferred was matched. The breakfast is SO much food - all prepared fresh each day. Baked goods, sweets, savory, cereals...literally SO much to choose from. The porch on our room overlooked the natural field next door and the sea below - stunning, peaceful, safe - perfect. The hot tub and heated pool that we could reserve for private use was fantastic after our long days of sight-seeing, walking, hiking and exploring.

Authenticity & Character

The architecture is perfect, what you think of when you think "Greek island". The interior spaces are gorgeous - everything is so well-thought out and in theme. They did an amazing job with the decor.

Location

Gorgeous views very close walk to town and so quiet.

Staff

Every single person we interacted with was friendly, happy, helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean doesn't even begin to tell the story - immaculate is a better description. Every surface is washed every day. Literally. Floors, porches, chairs, tables, windows - this hotel is amazing.

Apollon Boutique Hotel

Paroikia

The hotel is very nice. The lobby is a bit tired, but I think having everything white makes keeping it looking 100% nearly impossible. While the staff were all nice, the vibe was kind of "trying to be more cosmopolitan that we really are". While there were common areas for guests the gather, there were signs like "no eating or drinking here", which kind of makes you not want to hang out and talk to people!

Authenticity & Character

The hotel has kind of a "stuffy" or unwelcoming vibe. The lobby area is pretty, but a little tired. The breakfast area and seating is also very nice, but the overall feeling is "don't hang out here".

Location

The location is good, a little noisy as it's on a busy side road - we had a balcony on the street side, and I'm betting that the Garden side is much quieter. The garden is lovely - quiet, peaceful, clean, with tables and seating. There are nice beaches and many restaurants all very close by, as well as grocery stores, and it's a 10 minute walk to the port/ferry/bus area.

Staff

Hard to explain. The staff is nice, but not engaging. They answer questions but don't offer up anything additional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The cleaning crew is present all the time, and they keep the place top notch.

Melagrana

Milos

Very nice hotel with a small kitchen in the room. Our room had a HUGE covered porch with outdoor furniture. Very private space, quiet. The decor is simple and modern, all very clean lines.

Authenticity & Character

The decor was clean and simple. Very comfortable, with everything we needed.

Location

We could walk to the port and all of the stores in 3 minutes, but it was quiet and peaceful.

Staff

Friendly and accommodating. We chatted with the front desk folks and had a nice conversation with them.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Extremely clean, even our private outdoor space was swept each day. The room was very comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos

Naxos

We had a wonderful experience on the Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos tour. Our guide was outstanding—right on time, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and excellent at keeping the group engaged and in good spirits throughout the afternoon. He balanced storytelling, local history, and mythology perfectly while making sure everyone stayed together and the tour moved along smoothly and on schedule. The sunset views were beautiful, the wine tasting was enjoyable, and the entire experience felt well-organized and relaxed. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about Naxos while enjoying a memorable evening.

Quality of Experience

Funny and engaging

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He had good relationships with the wine tasting people

Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Naxos

We enjoyed having leisurely time to explore

Quality of Experience

Private Hike to the Mountain of Zeus

Naxos

We enjoyed our Private Hike to the Mountain of Zeus and found our guide to be friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the area. He shared interesting information about the history, landscape, and local culture throughout the hike. The only reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that the pace was slower than we would have preferred. There were quite a few stops along the way and more time spent resting at the summit than we needed. Since we're from Colorado, the elevation wasn't a factor for us and we're both experienced, fit hikers who would have enjoyed moving at a faster pace. That said, the scenery was beautiful, the guide was excellent, and it was a memorable way to experience Naxos.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided E-Bike Excursion Around Paros

Paros

We were disappointed with the Paros E-Bike Tour because it did not match the experience that was advertised. The tour was supposed to last approximately four hours, but our experience was under two hours. We also did not visit any of the sites listed in the tour description, which was a major reason we booked it in the first place. The description mentioned local food, but the only snack provided was a packaged power bar. We were also expecting water bottles, which were not provided, although the guide did offer us lemonade during one of our stops. We rode to Monastiri Beach and were directed toward the hike to the lighthouse, but were only given 30 minutes to complete it, which simply wasn't enough time to fully enjoy the walk and the views before needing to return. Our guide was very pleasant and friendly, but she seemed somewhat distracted throughout the tour. She took several phone calls and frequently discussed a cooking class she was hosting later that evening, emphasizing how important it was because it involved 15 guests and significant revenue. Unfortunately, this left us feeling as though our tour was not her primary focus. Overall, the e-bikes were fun and Paros is beautiful, but the experience fell well short of the advertised itinerary, duration, and inclusions.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Self-Guided Day Trip to Antiparos

Greece

This was a lot of fun - we took the Ferry directly from Parikia to Antiparos and then the ferry to Nousa and the bus back to Parikia. Somehow we decided to follow a couple that looked like they knew where they were going on Antiparos, and we ended up on the only nude beach on the island! It happened to be right next to the Camping Antiparos, where they kindly lent us a sun umbrella and directed us to a lovely, completely empty beach right off a post card.

Quality of Experience

We made it funny and def created a memory!

Self-Guided Hiking in Milos

Milos

We went back to Serakiniko Beach rather than hiking - we loved it there and jumping off the rocks was very fun!

Self-guided Local Markets Visit

Milos

We enjoyed walking all around the village, exploring the winding streets and the old buildings. We visited several restaurants and many shops.

Quality of Experience

E-Bike Exploration of Milos Highlights and Beaches

Milos

The E-Bike Exploration of Milos Highlights and Beaches was one of our favorite activities in Greece. Our guide had a very relaxed, easygoing style that made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. He was knowledgeable about the island and shared plenty of information at each stop, but never overdid it or turned the experience into a lecture. What we especially appreciated was that he quickly recognized that our group of four were experienced cyclists. Rather than making us ride at a very slow pace, he allowed us to have some fun on the bikes while still keeping the group safe and together. It struck the perfect balance between sightseeing and actually enjoying the ride. We never felt rushed and were given plenty of time at each stop to take photos, explore, and enjoy the scenery. As an added bonus, he shared a local treat with us, which was a thoughtful touch and added to the authentic feel of the experience. If you're looking for a fun, active way to see Milos with a knowledgeable and adaptable guide, this tour is highly recommended.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Naxos Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure with Transfers

Naxos

This was cancelled due to the change to a pickup time 2 hours earlier than we were informed. This would have meant no breakfast or coffee, and a very long drive each way. Not what we had anticipated.

Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk

Athens

Clear instructions and we got to see a lot. We were a bit wiped out from traveling all night, but we really enjoyed the areas we saw.

Quality of Experience

Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens

Athens

We skipped the museums and wandered outdoors more so we could experience more of the quaint. twisting streets, cats, antiquities and people-watching.

Quality of Experience

Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk

Athens

Our guide was above and beyond - he knew everything, was engaging, gave us so much information!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sunset Horseback Ride

Paros

We did not do this activity - the company apparently forgot to contact us that it was cancelled. We waited in the lobby for 30 minutes, then reached out to Kimkim. It was resolved quickly and easily.

Sailing into the Sunset: Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure

Milos

We didn't do this - due to weather (wind) they requested that we switch to a morning activity rather than sunset. We declined as we had already made other plans. We really wanted to do this one, too!

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Greece. Both Siena and Lea were wonderful to work with, curating a fantastic trip according to our wish list, following up to ensure all of our questions were answered, and checking in during our vacation to confirm that all was well. We enjoyed each and every activity and location as they were all varied and enjoyable. Our absolute favorites were the Ancient Athens Acropolis Walk (the guide was very engaging and informative), the Naxos Old Town Food Walk (the guide was perfectly delightful), and the Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise (the crew was outstanding!). Having said that, I truly loved all of the other activities, too. The self-guided hike from Fira to Oia (in Santorini) was a great challenge with the best of views and the ultimate satisfaction upon completion. Thank you a million times for making our mother-son trip the absolute best it could be. I will recommend Kimkim to all of my family and friends, and will get in touch for another trip in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Well appointed hotel, situated in the midst of a bustling area of great restaurants and shops.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Perfect location to walk to restaurants and shops

Staff

Very friendly staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Melidron Hotel & Suites

Naxos

Very nice hotel with perfect accommodations.

Authenticity & Character

Layout of the beds in the room was quite unique, unlike anything we would see at home, and that's why we loved it.

Location

Just a 5-minute walk to the beach and loads of restaurants.

Staff

The person at the reception desk was so friendly and efficient. She arranged multiple transfers for us to the Naxos Port and back, all done without a hitch.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was maintained very well.

Kastro Suites Santorini

Santorini

Unique hotel room with all the amenities.

Authenticity & Character

We loved that it felt nothing like home. A truly great experience.

Location

We loved the fact that the hotel was perched on a cliff overlooking the caldera. We also loved the convenience of a restaurant right above us. The free breakfast for two was so delicious, made memorable by a group of donkeys walking past us.

Staff

Very prompt and friendly!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very well maintained.

Activity Reviews

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

It felt like a dream when we reached the top of the Acropolis and saw the Parthenon.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.

Old Town Food Walk

Naxos

Walking thru the old town of Naxos was a great experience, tasting a host of specialties and learning about the culture.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was delightful, really putting a lot of effort and care to ensure each member of our tour group was happy.

Transport

Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia

Santorini

I don't think we'll ever have another hiking experience like this one. It was long and a bit challenging for this 63-year-old but the satisfaction in completing it was amazing. My son also did the little detour to the Skaros Rock, which he absolutely loved.

Quality of Experience

Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

So wonderful to be out on the water, in the Caldera. Loved the numerous stops and the opportunity to snorkel. The food was amazing and the sunset at the end was spectacular.

Quality of Experience

The crew members on the catamaran were outstanding. Very communicative, attentive, and experienced.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

All drivers were friendly. It was a bit hectic at the end of the evening, trying to find our shuttle van, as so many people were scrambling to find their rides. Just pay close attention and keep asking questions until you find your ride.

My husband and I had a wonderful time in Greece. Siena with KimKim asked all the right questions and curated a trip special to us. We don't like big groups and Siena found us adventurous private tours throughout Greece. All of our guides were super, but George with YourGuide.crete went above and beyond! He guided us through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek which was AMAZING! He even took us to our next town after the adventure, saving us 3 hours in the car. All of the hotels, hand-picked by Siena were outstanding. The transfers were timely and very comfortable, providing private shuttle to and from locations. It was a dream vacation and flawless. Highly recommended!