Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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Working with Sienna and Lea to plan our trip ...
Greece | Sep 18 - Sep 29, 2025

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Jody G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2025
Working with Sienna and Lea to plan our trip was just the beginning of our fun adventure in Greece. All of the activities they coordinated with the local vendors were stupendous. The lodging was quite nice in every place we stayed. I especially liked staying in the inn overlooking the water in charming, old town Chania. Our guides Vas in Chania and Ronia in Sifnos made for the most meaningful experiences. They were both very informative about the history, culture, traditions and local... Read more

Working with Sienna and Lea to plan our trip was just the beginning of our fun adventure in Greece. All of the activities they coordinated with the local vendors were stupendous. The lodging was quite nice in every place we stayed. I especially liked staying in the inn overlooking the water in charming, old town Chania. Our guides Vas in Chania and Ronia in Sifnos made for the most meaningful experiences. They were both very informative about the history, culture, traditions and local sites.

Starting our trip in the the bustling city of Athens was perfect. We of course enjoyed the historic sites and the evening night life of the city. The day trip to Delphi and lunch overlooking the huge olive grove were worth the drive. It was nice to slow the pace in Chania. Though busy, it was less hectic and made experiencing Crete very relaxing and pleasant. Our visit to Milos was too short as we spent half a day flying back to Athens from Crete to connect with a flight to Milos. The only activity we were able to experience was the sailboat trip. Despite the rough water due to high winds, Captain Black and George assured us of a memorable ride around the south side of the island. My favorite place to visit was Sifnos. I especially loved the visiting the quaint villiages and beach areas and only wished we had more time to hike the many trails.

The clear, blue waters of Greece are too beautiful to describe and capture in photographs. The food is outrageously delicious (and I am not even a foodie). Most every local person was so friendly and helpful.

We are glad that we chose to travel in September as it was less crowded than the high summer peak season. Except for one rainy day, the weather was perfect; not too hot.

Hotel Reviews
Avra Hotel
Rafina, Attica

Close to airport. Convenient hotel shuttle. Good customer service.

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Nival Boutique Hotel
Sifnos

Gorgeous hill top inn overlooking the other villages. Convenient to shopping and restaurants.

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The best customer service!
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Phos Milos
Pollonia

Beautiful inn, close to town restaurants.

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Elia Zampeliou Hotel
Chania

Great location in old town, Chania, convenient to food and activities. Oh so charming. Despite the poor customer service of the one female receptionist, this was my favorite place to stay,

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Location
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The one female receptionist was not warm and welcoming and often curt. All of the other staff provided great customer service.
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NLH Monastiraki
Athens
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Activity Reviews
Half-Day Private Hidden Gems Exploration
Half-Day Private Hidden Gems Exploration
Sifnos

Because we spent the previous evening with Ronia, she had already shared much of the same information. We did get to visit a pottery locale which was fascinating. The owner was especially kind and fun to talk with. Unfortunately by the time arrived at the church at the top of the mountain, we missed the sunset.

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Self-Guided Beach Time
Self-Guided Beach Time
Sifnos

Needed another day to hike all the places we would have liked. Beautiful views, easy to navigate.

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Taste of Sifnos: Food, Culture & Village Life
Taste of Sifnos: Food, Culture & Village Life
Sifnos

Yum, with a capital Y! It was fun to visit the local shops and meet the families that run them. A wonderful variety of foods though of course, I over ate.

Quality of Experience
Learning about the culture of the area through food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
As someone who grew up on Sifnos, Ronia was so informative (history, culture, traditions, etc.)
Transport
Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Lunch
Full-Day Sailing Cruise with Lunch
Milos

Despite the windy weather, Captain Black and George still made this a fun and safe experience. Nothing could be better that to experience the gorgeous water up close than this day sailing trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
outstanding, gourmet lunch
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Self-Guided Hiking in Milos
Self-Guided Hiking in Milos
Milos

Did not have time due to half day travel day.

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Private Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip
Private Imbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip
Chania

It is understandable that this hike is so popular because of its beauty.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Theo was very informative and helpful.
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White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
Chania
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Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach 4WD Day Trip & Lunch
Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach 4WD Day Trip & Lunch
Chania

Both of these places offer views of the unbelievably beautiful sea waters.

Quality of Experience
Food
Some of the best we experienced on our 2 week trip
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vas is a seasoned guide that shared not only the history of Crete, but also local folk lore. His laid back, fun attitude made the two days we spent with him some of the most memorable of our trip.
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Private Delphi Day Trip
Private Delphi Day Trip
Athens

The drive to Delphi was beautiful and the museum tour was fabulous.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Although crowded with other tourists, the mythology walk is a must see while in Athens.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Theodore was VERY informative.
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Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 24, 2025

Jody, it’s wonderful to hear that every aspect of your trip—from Athens to Crete, Milos, and Sifnos—left a lasting impression. I’m glad the guides, lodging, and activities helped create meaningful experiences, and that you were able to enjoy Greece’s culture, food, and scenery at a relaxed pace. September really is a lovely time to travel, and it sounds like it made your trip even more enjoyable. We’d love to help you plan another unforgettable adventure in the future!

Aggeliki was fantastic. I had never used kim...
Greece | Sep 21 - Sep 30, 2025

Amy
Amy W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2025
Aggeliki was fantastic. I had never used kimkim and I have never traveled to Europe. Every detail was considered and she was very current even with the weather. I will highly recommend to people the services of kimkim. Read more

Aggeliki was fantastic. I had never used kimkim and I have never traveled to Europe. Every detail was considered and she was very current even with the weather. I will highly recommend to people the services of kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Sole d'oro Luxury Suites
Santorini

The location is good and close to walk to Oia. The room was spacious. The staff worked very hard to make it comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
It definitely had character. The rooms were like sleeping in a giant cave. The hot tubs were enjoyable.
Location
I love that I could walk to things but would prefer a better view and a bit more privacy.
Staff
They certainly worked hard.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was always clean. Bed was pretty decent.
Sundunes Hotel Naxos
Naxos, Plaka

I really enjoyed this hotel. The staff was what made it fantastic. It is beautiful by the ocean and quiet. The food is wonderful. The pool is beautiful. The bar and restaurant great. The room was spacious and quite comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Probably the people and location are what gives it character.
Location
In quiet area by beach close to many restaurants.
Staff
From the front desk to the kitchen and the bar - we loved the staff - after a long day we went to the bar and talked about all we saw and learned even more about the island. Every need was met earnestly.
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Coco-Mat Athens BC
Athens

The bedding was fantastic. The view amazing. The food was really wonderful and the staff attentive. Also the perfect location in Athens to get to everything. I highly recommend this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Unique and true to their values.
Location
The view to the Parthenon was fantastic - gorgeous.
Staff
Every small thing I requested was met with more and with eagerness to please.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed - wow!
Activity Reviews
Kayaking Kalandos – Rina Cave / Day Trip
Kayaking Kalandos – Rina Cave / Day Trip
Naxos

An amazing experience! Highly recommend! Need to be in decent condition to kayak.

Quality of Experience
One of a kind experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guides were fantastic and knowledgeable. They made us a lunch that was so fun to watch and share together.
Transport
So much fun! The ride in even was amazing through the mountains.
Panoramic Tour 2025
Panoramic Tour 2025
Santorini

Our guide and driver made it special. It was a rare rainy and cloudy day so we adjusted the trip accordingly. We learned a lot and experienced a lot with this trip. Highlight of Santorini trip.

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Naxos Old Town: Portara, Castle & Museum Tour with Tastings
Naxos Old Town: Portara, Castle & Museum Tour with Tastings
Naxos

Amazing first tour and way to get things started. I wish I could remember our guides name because he was just fantastic - knowledgeable and kind. We saw and learned so much and I highly recommend this as a way to start the trip

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Santorini Semi-private Morning Sailing Adventure to Volcano Cruise
Santorini Semi-private Morning Sailing Adventure to Volcano Cruise
Santorini

If you want A quiet cruise with a small group this is your trip. Enjoyed the views and the history. Authentic and intimate Greek meal. Attentive team. Good experience.

Quality of Experience
Could not be better for the cruise it is. Great people and quality excursion. We would have enjoyed a bigger boat with many people and more of a party. But for those who want a quiet and peaceful cruise this is perfect.
Food
Authentic and delicious.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Attentive and knowledgeable and cooked a great meal.
Transport
Aegean Lush Bike tour
Aegean Lush Bike tour
Naxos

Our guide Georgia was like a friend by the end. She took us to a working farm and we saw the operations how to make chase and milk the animals and the grapes and wine. We went to an olive press and learned how they made olive oil and had a tasting. We went to lunch at a small age where the grandma makes food with whatever she has and that is what is served. We rode all around and saw many sights and Georgia explained it to us.

Quality of Experience
A little bit of everything included in tour! Well guided with ear pieces to hear guide while biking.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and personable.
Transport
Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Athens

I wish I had been in Athens longer before this trip as it makes for a long day of travel and I probably would have enjoyed more of if I had been I. Athens longer. That being said - I don’t think it is one to miss simply for the history.

Quality of Experience
The views and the history.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was great and very personable. He was knowledgeable and attentive. I wish we could have had a guide through Delphi set up or our driver who knew everything but is not allowed in as a guide.
Transport
Our driver did a great job. We were comfortable and taken care of for the day.
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

This was a fantastic tour and one not to miss.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable.
Local specialist: Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Angeliki)
Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 01, 2025

Yeia sou Amy,

Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are excited to see know that you enjoyed your time here in Greece with us.
And what amazing photos you uploaded! You are both beautiful!
We would love to see you coming back soon and show you more of our amazing country. 🙂

Until then take care and safe travels!
Our best,
Angela & the GA Trips team

Epic Trip!
Greece | Sep 20 - Sep 29, 2025

Brian
Brian S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2025

Our trip to Greece was absolutely unforgettable! Angela was such a joy to work with—she made everything simple and was always available to answer our questions. Every detail ran smoothly: transportation was seamless, the suggested attractions were perfect, and our drivers and guides were fantastic. Thanks to her, we could relax and truly enjoy the experience. We’re already considering what our next adventure will be with KimKim!

Local specialist: Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Angeliki)
Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 01, 2025

Yeia sou Brian!

I am so happy to read about what a great time you had here in Greece with us. That is truly amazing!
We look forward to welcoming you back one day and showing you more of our beautiful country. 🥰
Until then, take care and safe travels!
Angela & the GA Trips team

Traveling with Kimkim is the only way to travel
Greece | Sep 15 - Sep 24, 2025

Mary
Mary H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2025
Kimkim was amazing! We had so many unlikely things happen through no fault of the agency, just weather related and hiking accidents, and yet because of all their hard work and communication we still had the best time! As first time international travellers I was very nervous but they made everything so easy!
At the beginning of our trip Sophia was an phenomenal guide through the Acropolis and really helped us understand to roots of Greek culture
At the end of our trip Adonis gave us the...
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Kimkim was amazing! We had so many unlikely things happen through no fault of the agency, just weather related and hiking accidents, and yet because of all their hard work and communication we still had the best time! As first time international travellers I was very nervous but they made everything so easy!
At the beginning of our trip Sophia was an phenomenal guide through the Acropolis and really helped us understand to roots of Greek culture
At the end of our trip Adonis gave us the most amazing snorkeling/kayaking tour in Santorini that left our sides aching with laughter and our minds full of the wonderous beauty we saw.
I wish I could remember the name of every driver, waiter and hotel worker we interacted with because everyone was above and beyond kind! Thank you, Kimkim for the trip of a lifetime

Hotel Reviews
Akrotiri Hotel
Paros

I felt so spoiled and taken care of by the staff here. Such a comfortable and beautiful place

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just far enough from town to be peaceful at night, but close enough to walk
Staff
The staff here really out do themselves! Feels like you are royalty the way they take care of you
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Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos

Wonderful environment and kind staff!

Authenticity & Character
So relaxing and unique
Location
Perfect distance to walk through town
Staff
Very helpful and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Goulielmos Hotel Santorini
Santorini

If I could only stay at one hotel ever again. This would be the place. Stunning doesn't even begin to cover it!

Authenticity & Character
The private pool and fruit tray were a beautiful touch. And you HAVE to eat at the Edge restaurant there
Location
Beautiful view, not super busy. Very relaxing
Staff
The best service! I literally felt like a princess being waited on
Cleanliness & Comfort
Positively sparkling
Activity Reviews
South Coast Kayak & Snorkel Adventure with Picnic
South Coast Kayak & Snorkel Adventure with Picnic
Santorini

YOU HAVE TO DO THIS!!! Adonis had us laughing the whole time. The trip is beautiful and unforgettable! I can't even put into words how much we enjoyed this. We left feeling like family

Quality of Experience
Excellent views, amazing company and the perfect day
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Adonis and Lia are beautiful people! The best guides I could ask for!
Transport
Self-Guided Day Trip to Antiparos
Self-Guided Day Trip to Antiparos
Greece

This was actually our favorite day of our trip. Rented a ATV and explored all day! Such an easy island to navigate!

Quality of Experience
The buses and ferries are so easy to navigate
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Sophia was absolutely amazing! This is an amazing tour with so much knowledge and fun!

Quality of Experience
I gained so much knowledge in such a short time
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sophia is literally amazing! So personable and sweet
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis Antoniadis

Elena was a pleasure to work with.
Greece | Sep 14 - Sep 21, 2025

Richard
Richard L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025
Elena was a pleasure to work with. She listened to our requests and worked them into our itinerary seamlessly. She was on top of everything. Couldn't be happiery with this experience. Highly recommend KimKim. Read more

Elena was a pleasure to work with. She listened to our requests and worked them into our itinerary seamlessly. She was on top of everything. Couldn't be happiery with this experience. Highly recommend KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
Heliotopos Hotel
Santorini

The staff bent over backwards to be of service. Top notch.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The views from our room were simply breath taking. And the sunsets were magical.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were very clean. But a little tired. The rooms were spacious but could use some modernization. But all that said... I would go back.
Antony Suites
Naxos

Loved the location. So close to everything. Our rooms were clean and spacious. Their customer service was top notch. I would go back in a heart beat.

Authenticity & Character
It is a small hotel so the staff care and you can see and feel that.
Location
Close to the beach, food and shopping.
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NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Loved the location. Our room was neat, clean and spacious. The common space was always clean. Couldn't have been happier with the choice. I would go back again!

Authenticity & Character
All the staff were extremely friendly
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Activity Reviews
Santorini Greek Food and Wine Tasting
Santorini Greek Food and Wine Tasting
Santorini

Awesome experience. The tour was well organized and the team was awesome. Couldn't have been happier.

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Food
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Santorini Wanderlust
Santorini Wanderlust
Santorini

This was another great tour. Experienced the culture and the food. Knowledgeable guide and a tonne of fun.

Quality of Experience
Wasn't sure what to expect but we had an amazing day. Learned lots about the islands culture and especially wine!
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Nature's Path
Nature's Path
Naxos

The best way to understand people is to immerse yourself in their culture... Walk in their shoes. And this tour was the perfect opportunity.

Quality of Experience
Our guide was knowledgeable and fun.
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Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Athens

Best activity we did in Athens. Informative and fun. I couldn't imagine not using a guide for this experience. Totally awesome!

Quality of Experience
First time I used thos service and was blown away!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I loved that every detail was planned and executed to perfection
Transport
Friendly and on time!
Local specialist: Elena Kyrimi
Elena
Elena Kyrimi
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 07, 2025

Hi Richard!

We are truly excited to see that you had a fantastic trip to Greece! It was my pleasure to plan this trip for you and I am happy to see that you enjoyed it to the fullest!

I hope to have the chance to plan your trip again in the future!

All the best,
Elena

Very pleased the way Kim Kim planned my trip...s
Greece | Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2025

Anita
Anita R.
Coral Gables, FL | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025
Very pleased the way Kim Kim planned my trip loved that the tours were a small group . All details about pick up and drops off ,transfers , etc. The drivers always on time . Very nice hotels , very good suggestions for restaurants and places to see in our free time. Loved the way activities and tours were planned but also that they gave us free time .to explore in our own . Totally recommend this agency it is amazing. Read more

Very pleased the way Kim Kim planned my trip loved that the tours were a small group . All details about pick up and drops off ,transfers , etc. The drivers always on time . Very nice hotels , very good suggestions for restaurants and places to see in our free time. Loved the way activities and tours were planned but also that they gave us free time .to explore in our own . Totally recommend this agency it is amazing.

Hotel Reviews
Avra Hotel
Rafina, Attica

Very clean and nice. , and close to the airport which was very convenient

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Blue Dolphins Hotels & Villas
Firostefani, Santorini

Spectacular view , very close to store and reastautant , very clean . Staff was very nice and helpful.

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The George Hotel
Mykonos

Beautiful view , very clean , very amigable staff

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Athens Manor Houses
Athens

Very good location close to restaurants , walking distance to the center . very clean and nice

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Activity Reviews
Local Transfer in Athens
Greece

All tranfers were very easy , drivers always on time , we didnt have to worry about anything very nice people . We had a very good experience

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Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Santorini

The mos beautiful sunset view . The staff were very nice , very amigable and funny , food included delicious ., nice music , very relax tour. The water very cold or as they said refreshing but once you jump in you soon get used to it and dont feel so cold anymore. Totally recommend it

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Santorini Highlights with Wine
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Greece

Very pretty walk in the city, learn the history and their way of living. , very easy and relax tour , always wear confortable shoes and clothes lots of walking.

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Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Athens

Very interesting and educative tour .needa to wear very confortable clothes ans shoes , lots of ups and downs but totally worth it . The tour guy very nice and experienced

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Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

Five starts, The most amassing Vacations
Greece | Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2025

Josefina
Josefina O.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
I can't say enough about the amazing experience I had with Kim Kim from start to finish, everything was organized perfectly. Chris was outstanding always professional and attentive to every detail, making sure trip was seamless and stress free., All the drivers, guides and tours staff were wander full always punctual, and very helpful and very friendly. I highly recommended Kim-Kim and entire team, include the Travel 12 especial Dimitris. If you are looking for excellent service, caring... Read more

I can't say enough about the amazing experience I had with Kim Kim from start to finish, everything was organized perfectly. Chris was outstanding always professional and attentive to every detail, making sure trip was seamless and stress free., All the drivers, guides and tours staff were wander full always punctual, and very helpful and very friendly.

I highly recommended Kim-Kim and entire team, include the Travel 12 especial Dimitris. If you are looking for excellent service, caring guides, and smooth, memorable travel experience, this is the company to trust.

Hotel Reviews
Blue Dolphins Hotels & Villas
Firostefani, Santorini
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
The George Hotel
Mykonos
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Manor Houses
Athens
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Local Transfer in Athens
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

Great in Greece
Greece | Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2025

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BILL K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Trip was fantastic. Everything went very smoothly and we really enjoyed all of the activities the KimKim team put together for us Read more

Trip was fantastic. Everything went very smoothly and we really enjoyed all of the activities the KimKim team put together for us

Hotel Reviews
Somewhere Boutique Hotel, Vouliagmeni
Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni

We only had one night but we could tell this is a very nice hotel

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DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

Location was great. It is close to the main fun areas in town.

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Aqua Luxury Suites Santorini
Imerovigli

Stunning views and lots to do nearby

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Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos

We loved this hotel. Best one of our trip

Authenticity & Character
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close to beach and fun restaurants and shops
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NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Great location. Close to the nice area of town with shops and restaurants and not too far from the Parthenon

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Activity Reviews
Zaros Lake & Trypiti Beach 4WD Day Trip
Zaros Lake & Trypiti Beach 4WD Day Trip
Heraklion

Fun day. Trypiti beach is very nice. The town we stopped in for lunch was very interesting. Lots of driving around!

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Private Cooking Class & Winery Visit
Private Cooking Class & Winery Visit
Santorini

We had a blast doing this activity. Our guide Kristine was absolutely great. So fun. And the chef (forgot name) was also a hoot. And learned some tricks in the kitchen that we will use.

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Morning Catamaran Cruise
Morning Catamaran Cruise
Naxos

Fun day. It was very windy so we didn't get the normal day but it didn't matter. Other groups on the boat were fun and we had a great time.

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Private Culture Walk with Food Tastings & Tavern Meal
Private Culture Walk with Food Tastings & Tavern Meal
Naxos

We really enjoyed this activity. Mary - our guide sent us a Greek cookbook that she wrote. Really got to see some great things on this tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
The food in Greece was extremely good
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Self-Guided Highlights Walk
Self-Guided Highlights Walk
Athens

This is a must do if you have time in Athens

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Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 07, 2025

It was such a pleasure helping plan your trip, Bill! I love that Mary sent you her cookbook -- that's amazing! The Melidron Hotel in Naxos is one of my favorites as well, so happy you enjoyed it! I hope we can plan a return visit for you in the future! 🇬🇷✨🕊️

Angela was very helpful . We had a large grou...
Greece | Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2025

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Nicole G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
Angela was very helpful . We had a large group traveling together and it was so nice to have our accommodations, transportation and side trips all arranged . She was also super responsive with any questions that came up. Read more

Angela was very helpful . We had a large group traveling together and it was so nice to have our accommodations, transportation and side trips all arranged . She was also super responsive with any questions that came up.

Hotel Reviews
Athina Luxury Suites Santorini
Santorini

Beautiful property and rooms with stunning views. Definitely a special treat.

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Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Perfect location, charming hotel with easy access to all things Athens has to offer.

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Activity Reviews
The Mediterranean Diet: Food & Lifestyle
The Mediterranean Diet: Food & Lifestyle
Naxos

Amazing. Our guide, Elizabeth was excellent . Definitely a highlight of our time on Naxos.

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Naxos Sunset Cruise
Naxos Sunset Cruise
Naxos

The weather did not cooperate for this activity, which was not our boat captain’s fault, but I did feel like the tour should have been canceled since it was not conducive to swim, etc due to the weather.

Cook like a Greek with a chef!
Cook like a Greek with a chef!
Athens

Our hosts were very friendly and the food was excellent, but we signed up for a hands on cooking class and really didn’t get to do any hands on cooking, which is what we were expecting.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. Great tour.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Angeliki)
Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Sep 28, 2025
Yeia sou Nicole, Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🙂
I am really happy that I was able to assist you with the planning, and whenever needed, while you were here.
I will definitely be sharing your feedback with the cruise in Naxos and the cooking class in Athens.
What I know for sure about the cruise is that the captain closely monitors the weather, and if, for any reason, he thinks that the experience will not be a pleasant one, he will cancel.
I personally spoke with the crew there...
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Yeia sou Nicole,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🙂
I am really happy that I was able to assist you with the planning, and whenever needed, while you were here.

I will definitely be sharing your feedback with the cruise in Naxos and the cooking class in Athens.
What I know for sure about the cruise is that the captain closely monitors the weather, and if, for any reason, he thinks that the experience will not be a pleasant one, he will cancel.
I personally spoke with the crew there the previous day, and they reassured me that it would be OK to have the cruise. I am sorry you did not enjoy it, though.

Thank you for trusting us with your trip to Greece.
We would love to see you come back someday. 🙂

Take care and safe travels!
Angela & the GA Trips team

Guides were great and very knowledgeable. Pen...
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2025

Wendy
Wendy T.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Guides were great and very knowledgeable. Penelope was my favorite(Acroplis and food tasting tour) followed by Yannis who drive us to Delphi. The views were incredible. Definitely a trip of a lifetime. Read more

Guides were great and very knowledgeable. Penelope was my favorite(Acroplis and food tasting tour) followed by Yannis who drive us to Delphi. The views were incredible. Definitely a trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews
Manos Small World Santorini
Santorini island

Very clean and wonderful staff. Did not like the fact that there were over 60 stairs to get to the rooms. Luckily there was a bellhop that carried our luggage up and down for us. Excellent view off the patio of the coastline and sunset.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location but a lot of stairs to get to the rooms.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Galaxy Hotel Naxos
Naxos

Great views and loved the pools. Breakfast buffet was also very good. Close to the beach and short walking distance from town. Friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Cypria Hotel
Athens

Hotel was very clean but had extremely small elevators. And the rooftop bar next door played extremely loud techno music until after 1am, so I had to sleep with ear plugs. Breakfast buffet was incredible. Hotel staff was very accommodating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Sunset Caldera Cruise
Private Sunset Caldera Cruise
Santorini

My favorite activity by far. Had a private catamaran for just the 3 of us. George & Dmitrios were great. Got to swim in a few spots in the Aegean sea. Food was excellent as well and the sunset was incredible.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The transport driver from the hotel seemed to be in a hurry. Was driving fast and honked his horn often.
Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Naxos

This was my least favorite activity. Host was very gracious but we made stuffed vegetables as the main meal. Thought we would be making an authentic Greek dish. Although we did make homemade tzatziki sauce which was excellent. We did get a tour of the farm, but it was way up on a hillside so we didn’t get to stroll through the town as the description stated.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos
Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos
Naxos

I liked Iliana a lot. She was very knowledgeable. I especially liked the symposium we had while drinking wine. The sunset at the Temple of Apollo was incredible.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Guided Day Trip to Delphi
Private Guided Day Trip to Delphi
Athens

Yannis was our driver and was great. Tour guide was ok. The lunch spot was excellent with a great view.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Athens

Penelope was my favorite guide. Learned a lot from her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Didn’t realize it was all on foot.
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 07, 2025

Thank you, Wendy, for sharing such thoughtful feedback! 💛 I’m so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience overall and that guides like Penelope, Yannis, and Iliana helped make your trip so memorable. Your notes about the hotels and activities are very helpful, and I’m happy you were able to enjoy those amazing views and sunsets throughout Greece. It truly sounds like a special journey—one to remember for a lifetime!

Culture, Adventure & More
Greece | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2025

Esa
Esa E.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025
Our trip to Greece was an unimaginable experience. The beauty of the quaint villages and carefully cultivated tours were only surpassed by the wonderful guides that were engaging, knowledgeable and passionate about their culture. Kim Kim found the right balance of time on our own to explore, and planned excursions, that definitely left us wanting to return! Read more

Our trip to Greece was an unimaginable experience. The beauty of the quaint villages and carefully cultivated tours were only surpassed by the wonderful guides that were engaging, knowledgeable and passionate about their culture. Kim Kim found the right balance of time on our own to explore, and planned excursions, that definitely left us wanting to return!

Hotel Reviews
Manos Small World Santorini
Santorini island

Gorgeous sunsets!!! Comfortable accommodations and centrally located to dining and nightlife. The staff were awesome and brought our bags down and up…80+ stairs though, so not a good option for travelers with mobility considerations.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alexandros Suites & Apartments
Naoussa

Litza and her staff were gracious and so welcoming. The view, the location and the breakfast were all phenomenal!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was smaller than we expected, but otherwise comfortable.
Sweet Home Naxos
Naxos

Comfortable and amazing hospitality! Plus- the unit had a washing machine- ideal for long trips.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arion Athens Hotel
Athens

Great location for exploring the historic city center! Modest but suitable and clean accommodations with a decent breakfast that met my dietary restrictions.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central and convenient location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip
Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip
Santorini

Amazing experience. Very informative guide and Akrotiri was stunning.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Santorini

The tour guide was an exceptionally knowledgeable about the island and the wine! We visited a variety of unique wineries, with delicious pairings.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Elle was AMAZING.
Transport
Private Traditional Villages & Winery Tour
Private Traditional Villages & Winery Tour
Paros

The tour was amazing- the winery was only “ok.” Would have rather spent more time exploring the villages we went to. Our tour guide and driver were both excellent!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Elizabeth was such a knowledgeable and engaging young woman.
Transport
Delos & Mykonos Day Trip by Ferry
Delos & Mykonos Day Trip by Ferry
Naxos

Aside from the very rough boat ride over the tours were great. Delos is magical- but 3 hours was not enough time to see everything on the island.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our tour guide, Antonio, was incredible.
Transport
Super rough ride over.
Self-Guided Island Highlights
Self-Guided Island Highlights
Paros
Quality of Experience
Old Town Food Walk
Old Town Food Walk
Naxos

I have dietary restrictions which made it difficult to take full advantage of this experience. They tried to accommodate but it can be difficult. I think we found better dining options on our own. The tour guide was lovely though and the walking tour itself was interesting.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self Guided Beach Time in Naxos
Self Guided Beach Time in Naxos
Naxos

Everything about the beaches on Naxos is amazing. It was a super easy bus ride from our lodging.

Quality of Experience
Private Cultural Treasures & Local Villages Experience
Private Cultural Treasures & Local Villages Experience
Naxos

This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Unfortunately, we weren’t not able to make it to the museum due to time constraints, and needing to make our flight that afternoon.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Athens

One afternoon was definitely enough.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 07, 2025

Esa, thank you so much for this valuable feedback! From the fabulous to the could be improved, we appreciate it all! It was so fun planning your best friend getaway to Greece! I hope we can plan another trip for you in the future! 💛

This truly was a trip of a lifetime...
Greece | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2025

Lyndee
Lyndee V.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025
This truly was a trip of a lifetime with my best friend and the team at KimKim did an amazing job putting it all together. The itinerary was flawless with just the right amount of things to do and free time left to explore on our own. When unexpected things did arise they were on it quickly providing feedback and/or alternatives. The guides and tours they chose were really top notch and the transfers both around the islands and from island to island were really spectacular. I highly recommend... Read more

This truly was a trip of a lifetime with my best friend and the team at KimKim did an amazing job putting it all together. The itinerary was flawless with just the right amount of things to do and free time left to explore on our own. When unexpected things did arise they were on it quickly providing feedback and/or alternatives. The guides and tours they chose were really top notch and the transfers both around the islands and from island to island were really spectacular. I highly recommend and will use them again for my next adventure.

Hotel Reviews
Manos Small World Santorini
Santorini island

A great space that offered the best sunset views on all of the island - IMO.

Authenticity & Character
The views!!
Location
Lots of steps to get there but worth the views and in the heart of Firostefani - a short walk to Fira's vibrant nightlife
Staff
The brought our bags down (and back up) when we arrived and departed (about 80 steps!)
Cleanliness & Comfort
We didnt have our own rooms but the space was well laid out and felt bigger than most places we stayed.
Arion Athens Hotel
Athens

In the heart of the city. Beautiful views and very comfortable accomodations.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alexandros Suites & Apartments
Naoussa

Litza and her staff were top notch! Beautiful sweeping views and a great breakfast each morning.

Authenticity & Character
We had a garden room which provided a close proximity to everything and a little quaint space to chill outside.
Location
Loved the views and proximity to the town and the beach!
Staff
Litza and her staff were top notch
Cleanliness & Comfort
Smaller accomodations but very clean and easy to navigate for 2 friends traveling.
Sweet Home Naxos
Naxos

This was some of the nicest accomodations that we had in the whole of Greece. I really loved the neighborhood setting. It really gave you an authentic "day in the life" experience. Naxos is a very walkable city so even though you could have a car to tour around it, we didnt find it necessary. The hosts were so great as well.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the neighborhood setting
Location
Great walkable part of Naxos
Staff
Very detail oriented and accomodating & they made a great Cappucino!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very spacious, clean and even had a washer!
Activity Reviews
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Santorini

Elle our guide was knowledgable and fun to hang out with.

Private Traditional Villages & Winery Tour
Private Traditional Villages & Winery Tour
Paros

Daphnie our guide was great; sweet, knowledgable and fun to be around.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Delos & Mykonos Day Trip by Ferry
Delos & Mykonos Day Trip by Ferry
Naxos

The water was a bit choppy - which apparently is not uncommon for those waters, but Delos was worth it. Also a great way to see Mykonos - I'm glad we did a day trip there and didn't stay. It was nice but we enjoyed other locations more than Mykonos.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Delos was great. Our guide was so knowledgable that we actually ran out of time to see everything!
Transport
It was a little choppy but the crew seemed used to it so that was comforting - and worth it!
Private Cultural Treasures & Local Villages Experience
Private Cultural Treasures & Local Villages Experience
Naxos

A great tour and amazing tour guides - Maria is the best!!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Maria was so knowledable and super fun to be around. Nick, our driver was great too.
Transport
My travel partner gets motion sickness and they let her sit in the front seat to maximize her comfort. It was greatly appreciated.
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 07, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! I love that this trip felt like a true adventure of a lifetime and that the mix of guided experiences and free time was just right. It’s great to know you loved your accommodations, especially in Naxos and Santorini, and that our local guides made such a positive impression. I hope we can plan your next adventure!

Amazing Experience!!
Greece | Sep 8 - Sep 16, 2025

Daniel
Daniel Z.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
To preface this review, I will say that I am the furthest thing from an avid traveler and had no experience traveling over to Europe.
I found the KimKim on a Google search and filled out a painless form which was rapidly followed up with a pleasant phone conversation to get a little more granular on the wants and needs of the trip.
We knew we wanted to go to Greece and spend time in Santorini but felt overwhelmed by the thought of planning a 10-day adventure hopping between islands.
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To preface this review, I will say that I am the furthest thing from an avid traveler and had no experience traveling over to Europe.
I found the KimKim on a Google search and filled out a painless form which was rapidly followed up with a pleasant phone conversation to get a little more granular on the wants and needs of the trip.
We knew we wanted to go to Greece and spend time in Santorini but felt overwhelmed by the thought of planning a 10-day adventure hopping between islands.
The folks at the Kim Kim were beyond amazing. Everything was put together quickly for our review and we were quite pleased with the agenda. A mix of both scheduled and unscheduled activities, with endless resources, pre-booked transfers, signs up for every activity needed, ferries, planes, and everything in between.
The hotel choices were incredible. We were blown away by the hospitality and care that went into our stays. Everything felt so personalized from start to finish.
The tour guides were incredible, the snorkeling and yacht cruise were amazing.
At one point in the first night we ran into an issue where all the taxi drivers in Athens were on strike and our ride to the airport in the morning was cancelled. Being in a foreign country and learning this news at 9pm before an 8am pickup, we were panicked. I emailed the Kim Kim team and they got right back to me and much to our surprise had already booked a substitute ride service for us before we even realized it was an issue.
No other service is resolving problems in real time like this. 24/7 support and check ins throughout the trip. The app is perfect and available offline to keep everything in order and not lose any of the details.
I’ve told everyone we know about these services and would absolutely do it again and again. 10/10! 5 stars!
It made our honeymoon picture perfect and we enjoyed every minute!
Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Anteliz Suites
Fira

Great stay. Right in the best spot on the cliff walk with incredible views. The public had the ability to look over the wall into our pool suite, so that was a bit uncomfortable but I think it’s part of the trade off for being so close to everything.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Calme Boutique Hotel Paros
Drios

Amazing experience!

Authenticity & Character
Everyone was so dialed in to our trip
Location
Premier, remote, and quiet
Staff
Incredible people and personalities
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 25, 2025
Thank you so much for trusting kimkim to plan your honeymoon, we are honored to have been part of such a special trip! I’m so happy to hear it was a 10/10 experience. Choosing the hotels and tours is always a fun part of the planning process, but it’s experiencing the beauty and hospitality of Greece and connecting with the wonderful local guides, that truly makes it a dream come true. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it all! Our support team really cares about making sure every trip runs... Read more

Thank you so much for trusting kimkim to plan your honeymoon, we are honored to have been part of such a special trip! I’m so happy to hear it was a 10/10 experience. Choosing the hotels and tours is always a fun part of the planning process, but it’s experiencing the beauty and hospitality of Greece and connecting with the wonderful local guides, that truly makes it a dream come true. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it all!

Our support team really cares about making sure every trip runs smoothly, and it’s wonderful to know that came through during your travels. We hope to welcome you and Brie back in the future for your next adventure.

Greece with Girlfriends 2025
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2025

Deborah
Deborah S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
We had a wonderful time in Greece. Everything flowed extremely smoothly, which was top-notch. All of our excursions were fun and interesting.
Our private Acropolis tour with Penelope was a great first impression of a tour guide in Athens. Not only was she educated and an experienced archaeologist and classics lover if mythology, , she was polite and extremely fun to be around. Loved her!! She was patient snd kind as well. It was a little awkward to eat and drink in front of her but we got...
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We had a wonderful time in Greece. Everything flowed extremely smoothly, which was top-notch. All of our excursions were fun and interesting.
Our private Acropolis tour with Penelope was a great first impression of a tour guide in Athens. Not only was she educated and an experienced archaeologist and classics lover if mythology, , she was polite and extremely fun to be around. Loved her!! She was patient snd kind as well. It was a little awkward to eat and drink in front of her but we got over it.

I enjoyed the trip to Delphi with Janis-he was a great driver and very friendly. Our tour guide in Delphi was also knowledgeable but very sarcastic and I felt rushed. The restaurant Janis took us to in Delphi was beautiful and delicious.

I would suggest for the excursion of Traditional cooking at Village Farm, you let visitors know that this is a basic cooking class that is strictly vegetarian. It was mostly chopping a few vegetables and stuffing them into another vegetable. This was not what I expected and the young 22-year-old man named Kostas even complimented us on being able to chop vegetables quickly. We all can cook. We were under the assumption that it would be a little more traditional meal and it was disappointing. Even the dessert was rudimentary- graham crackers and melted chocolate . Not worth it. If there was not a farm tour with cheese afterwards, I would probably give this two stars. Least favorite of trip.
Santorini was wonderful and our hotel was fabulous except for the 69 stairs down to it thank God for our porter Louis who took our bags down to the hotel. On the day that we were leaving to come home, pick up was at 6 AM when no Porter is there. Thank God I asked the porter how we would get our bags back up to the top. We had to make arrangements for the Porter to come in before his work time and pay for him to take our luggage up 69 stairs. I would suggest letting people know that this is a real dealbreaker if I was to come back to this hotel. There would be no way for us to bring our luggage up to catch our taxi to the airport if we did not think about this prior and make arrangements.
George - Private island village and Akrotiri day trip - was a great guide that took us high into the city. He even let us stop and purchase some pottery as we made our way down from the castle. I would suggest that you let people know that this is a very extraneous activity, which includes lots of up and down with stairs. Thank God we were all in shape and could make it, but there is no way anyone with mobility issues would be able to do these excursions in Santorini.
Last excursion was Sunset Caldera cruise. What a great experience that we had on this private excursion. We felt a little like royalty that we had the whole boat to ourselves. The meal was fantastic, and the two young men were lovely. I can’t remember their names, so hopefully Bev or Wendy can. We really enjoyed this as our last sendoff.
Overall, this was a great memorable trip with special friends. Thank you for all your planning and help and hopefully this review will shed some light for other future travelers and what the offerings are in Greece.

Hotel Reviews
Manos Small World Santorini
Santorini island

This hotel was a great location, but too many stairs to get down to your room with luggage. I believe it was 69 steps and there was no one to take our luggage back up in the morning. We did have to pay the porter to come in early at 6 AM so we could make our flight back to Athens. The staff was fantastic.

Authenticity & Character
We love the rooms and that the bed was up a few stairs. Shared balcony was great to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset. Incredible.
Location
I don’t think anything could be approved about the location when the cruise ships come in and park right in front of the hotel down at the water edge. The cruise ships ruined this locations view.
Staff
Louis the porter was an amazing help getting our luggage down to our hotel room and also back up. This was no small feet when our luggage weigh 50 pounds each.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Top-notch for cleanliness
Galaxy Hotel Naxos
Naxos

What a great hotel that has a pool and a wonderful buffet ( at the hotel next-door ) to start your day off. The beach was only about 100 yards away and we were able to go down there and experience swimming in the sea. Pool closed a little early-8pm, but you were able to go to the pool at the hotel next-door.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just a 15/20 minute walk to the downtown area.
Staff
One of our room was ready when we got there, but the other one wasn’t ready till the evening, which was unfortunate.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Cypria Hotel
Athens

Great location in downtown Athens. Felt very safe. The elevator to get up to our room on the sixth floor was about as big as a closet. Only three people could fit in there or one person with luggage. Extremely claustrophobic, which caused me to take the stairs up six flights instead of getting into that tiny tiny elevator. The buffet was amazing as an introduction to Greek breakfast cuisine. I was even able to make Greek coffee over hot sand, which was very traditional and memorable. View of the Acropolis in Parthenon was total bonus. I’m giving it 3 stars because of the elevator.

Authenticity & Character
Great rooftop bar.
Location
Great location downtown Athens. So many shops and restaurants everywhere we went.
Staff
Extremely friendly and helpful finding places around the city.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean hotel with a nice touch of a dessert waiting for you.
Activity Reviews
Self Guided Beach Time in Naxos
Self Guided Beach Time in Naxos
Naxos

Loved the beach and restaurants.

Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos
Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos
Naxos

Great guide with great stories. Nice strenuous walk straight up to get to wine tasting. Nice wine snd great snacks. I loved interacting and sharing with other folks. Wonderful view.

Quality of Experience
Great job getting us to sunset on time.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Illiana was knowledgeable and fun. Very interesting and had great mythological stories.
Transport
We walked and had no transport.
Private Guided Day Trip to Delphi
Private Guided Day Trip to Delphi
Athens

Our driver Janis was fantastic and fun. We were very grateful for all of his knowledge and honesty. He picked a great restaurant for us after our guided tour. Loved his stories. Even had cold water for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver was wonderful. We enjoyed his laid back style. Museum was great but wish I had more time inside. Felt a little rushed.
Transport
Nice vehicle and comfortable.
Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Naxos

I would have to say that this is a rudimentary class on how to chop vegetables. We thought we were going to be making a more complicated traditional meal. Everything was very, very basic and a little disappointing. We finished making the stuffed green pepper vegetarian meal in about 10 minutes. They do not use meat therefore everything you make is vegetarian according to our guide.

Quality of Experience
The farm tour was the highlight. We were there for hours and if we didn’t have this, it wouldn’t be at all enjoyable.
Food
I really enjoyed the strong wine.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our staff person that showed us how to chop vegetables was not a super experienced cook , but a young 22-year-old man. We showed him how to cut vegetables quickly and he even commented that he never had people cut vegetables as quickly as we did I felt that the expectation was we were going to get an experienced grandmotherly type of person to teach us a well loved recipe.
Transport
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Athens

Fantastic tour guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Penelope was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Knowledgeable, educated, and overall extremely fun to be around
Transport
There was no transport we walked to get to where we were going.
Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk
Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk
Athens

This is not a guided tour. This is you being on your own walking around the city? Not much to review if you don’t get out into the city.

Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 14, 2025
Hi Deborah, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Greece trip with your girlfriends! I’m so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time overall and that many of your experiences—from the Acropolis tour with Penelope to the sunset caldera cruise—were such highlights. I also really appreciate your candid feedback on areas that could be improved, like the cooking class expectations and the stairs at your Santorini hotel. As we’ve already discussed... Read more

Hi Deborah,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your Greece trip with your girlfriends! I’m so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time overall and that many of your experiences—from the Acropolis tour with Penelope to the sunset caldera cruise—were such highlights.

I also really appreciate your candid feedback on areas that could be improved, like the cooking class expectations and the stairs at your Santorini hotel. As we’ve already discussed directly, I’ve shared suggestions with our local partners so they can better set expectations for future travelers.

It was such a pleasure helping you plan this memorable journey. Thank you again for trusting kimkim with your travels, and I hope we’ll have the chance to work together on another adventure in the future!

Dream Trip to Greece
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2025

Torey
Torey F.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
The KimKim team for Greece really knocked it out of the park for our 10 day tour or main land Greece and several islands. The activities they suggested for us were spot on for what what we like to do and were the perfect small groups. The accommodations were perfect boutique hotels in the best locations that allowed us to walk around town and really get a feel for the local culture. We visited, Athens, Paros (Alike), Santorini (Kamari Beach) and Crete (Chania) so there were a lot of logistics... Read more

The KimKim team for Greece really knocked it out of the park for our 10 day tour or main land Greece and several islands. The activities they suggested for us were spot on for what what we like to do and were the perfect small groups. The accommodations were perfect boutique hotels in the best locations that allowed us to walk around town and really get a feel for the local culture. We visited, Athens, Paros (Alike), Santorini (Kamari Beach) and Crete (Chania) so there were a lot of logistics as planes, taxies and ferries were required and everything was incredibly smooth. When I did have a question mid trip our POC Lea had answers for me in under 15 minutes. This really was a dream come true tip and we can't wait to plan our next trip using KimKim. Huge thanks to our in country planner Ionnis and our coordinator and trip POC, Lea. You guys crushed it!

Hotel Reviews
Belmondo Hotel & Suites
Chania

I have no words to describe how much we loved this hotel. We had the Belmomdo suite with the most amazing views of Old Harbor, perfectly walkable to tons of shopping and restaurants with the best views ever. If I could move into our suite I would. Please stay here if you are visiting Chania! The staff is incredible and even helped up with take away breakfast when we had early morning activities.

Authenticity & Character
Super cute charm
Location
The BEST location!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acoya Residences
Paros

Super cute hotel right in the town of Alike, which is the cutest little fisherman town with fantastic restaurants, beach and ocean views!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kamari Beach Hotel Santorini
Santorini

Perfect location and amazing views. Great spot and very walkable to all things in Kamari Beach and a short trip to Oia. Love!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Coco-Mat Athens BC
Athens

One of my favorite hotels I have ever stayed in, the atmosphere and location was amazing~

Authenticity & Character
So many unique features, and very eco friendly!
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip
Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip
Chania

Stunning hike, super fun but pretty challenging. If you are not in good shape or a decent hiker you may want to look at another gorge hike. We loved this hike but want to throw a word of caution. The views are stunning and the beach, beach town and restaurants at the end are amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Morning Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

Loved this trip, small group activity, the lunch provided was fantastic and the locations we went were very fun.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset & Wine Tasting Experience
Sunset & Wine Tasting Experience
Santorini

Loved this small group tasting and tour, we got to see three of Santorini's wineries. Our host was fantastic.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Small Cyclades Sailing Day Trip
Small Cyclades Sailing Day Trip
Paros

Such a great time actually sailing (not many sailing charters actually put the sails out and sail) the crew was great and the locations we visited were VERY private.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking lessons at an idyllic hotel by the pool
Cooking lessons at an idyllic hotel by the pool
Paros

We loved this activity! The host was fantastic, we felt like we were cooking in our hosts home, they gave us all the recipes and we can wait to try and replicate. Would love to do this again!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis Antoniadis

Our trip to Athens, Paros, Antiparos and Naxos
Greece | Sep 4 - Sep 16, 2025

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Thomas C.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
Our trip to Athens, Paros, Antiparos and Naxos exceeded our expectations. Erica was very helpful in planning the trip and the KimKim app worked well in allowing us to seamlessly keep track of our itinerary on the road. Some of the service providers who were particularly friendly and helpful along the way - Nasos Thanasas was our driver to and from the Athens airport, the staff at the Stelia Mare Hotel in Paros, the guides at the Traditional Cooking experience on a Naxos Village Farm and the... Read more

Our trip to Athens, Paros, Antiparos and Naxos exceeded our expectations. Erica was very helpful in planning the trip and the KimKim app worked well in allowing us to seamlessly keep track of our itinerary on the road. Some of the service providers who were particularly friendly and helpful along the way - Nasos Thanasas was our driver to and from the Athens airport, the staff at the Stelia Mare Hotel in Paros, the guides at the Traditional Cooking experience on a Naxos Village Farm and the Naxos Private Wine Experience.

We were not aware of the Cycladic summer winds that are common and did in fact have high winds our first couple of days in Paros. That is the risk you take in traveling to the Cyclades in the summer months and the weather was otherwise ideal. But it may make sense to consider making the trip further into the shoulder seasons on either side of summer.

Renting cars was easy although the driving is a bit challenging with very narrow roads and dodging tour buses on Naxos. In particular, we took a car on the ferry from Paros to Antiparos and very much enjoyed a day on Antiparos exploring the cave there and relaxing on Soros Beach.

We wound up with what was basically a layover day in Athens at the Athens Riviera Hotel on the way out as our flight home the following day was in the early AM. We wish we had taken an earlier flight from Naxos to Athens to have more time in Athens on that day.

In total, we chose several days on Paros and Naxos at Erica's recommendation and do not regret the choice. Other friends had told us Mykonos and Santorini are beautiful but much more crowded. We are not Greece experts by any means and there are many other islands to consider.

Hotel Reviews
Athenian Riviera
Vouliagmeni

The Athenian Riviera hotel was a lovely hotel with beautiful rooms, but it felt quite isolated without much within walking distance. The hotel itself was lovely, but it felt like being in the States rather than in Greece. The logistics of getting there and back were not ideal for our schedule.

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athens

The Elia Ermou Athens Hotel had a great location with nice room service. The rooftop bar and restaurant were good, and we were very happy with our stay there.

Stelia Mare Boutique Hotel
Paros

Stelia Mare Boutique Hotel in Paros had really good staff and a great location. We were very pleased with our stay there.

Activity Reviews
Day Cruise Sailing
Day Cruise Sailing
Paros

The day cruise sailing around Paros was lovely. The food was surprisingly amazing for a day cruise, and the staff was excellent. It was quite windy, but that's just Mother Nature.

Private Wine Experience
Private Wine Experience
Naxos

The private wine experience in Naxos was very good. Our guide was passionate about what he does, and we enjoyed the tour. Just a tip for others, I'll suggest wearing tennis shoes for comfort, as there's a bit of walking involved.

Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Naxos

The traditional cooking experience at a village farm in Naxos was delightful. We cooked stuffed tomatoes and peppers with vegetable and rice, added tzatziki sauce, and made a chocolate dessert. The setting was a nice old family farm, and the food was delicious.

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 22, 2025

Tom & Beth, Thank you for trusting me and kimkim with your trip to Greece. I’m so glad to hear it exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the islands we chose! It’s wonderful to know our local partners and guides made such a positive impression, that hospitality is what makes Greece so special. I appreciate your feedback on the winds, island driving, and the flight timing. We hope to welcome you back to kimkim in the future!

Perfection in Greece!
Greece | Sep 4 - Sep 14, 2025

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Meghan & Chris W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
Angela (Aggeliki) is the ultimate professional for planning a vacation! Her communication skills are excellent and very timely. It seems no matter when we had a question she'd reply quickly. Our trip to Greece was spectacular! We had just the right amount of activities and free time each day of our 10 day trip. Her ability to customize according to our desires is unmatched for any vacation I have ever had. The accommodations, transfers, excursions, restaurants and overall advice were... Read more

Angela (Aggeliki) is the ultimate professional for planning a vacation! Her communication skills are excellent and very timely. It seems no matter when we had a question she'd reply quickly. Our trip to Greece was spectacular! We had just the right amount of activities and free time each day of our 10 day trip. Her ability to customize according to our desires is unmatched for any vacation I have ever had. The accommodations, transfers, excursions, restaurants and overall advice were spot on. We visited Athens, Kalabaka, Naxos and Santorini. Many locals were impressed with our visit to Kalabaka (Meteora) because so many people visit the islands and, besides Athens, forget about the rest of the mainland. There, with the amazing driver/guide, we visited incredible monasteries, did an awesome Hermit Caves Sunset Hiking Tour and a fun truffle hunting excursion. This cool dog hunts for truffles, digs them up and brings them to its owner. This was super cool! They had a whole set up in the brush where a chef prepared a penne, mushroom, garlic, white truffle oil meal with truffle shaving from the ones "we" found! In Athens, we did a great Mythology tour, visited the Acropolis and ate incredible food. Our Aegean Lush Bike tour in Naxos was such a blast! We rode electric bikes and toured all over this fantastic island which is largely self sustaining. That evening we had an amazing tour of old town Naxos and ate phenomenal food. On day 2 in Naxos, our private cruise was so cool! We visited Antiparos and Paros and our guide was so nice and informative, as all of guides were. In Santorini, we experienced an awesome sunset kayaking tour of the coastline. Our guide was simply astounding! Finally, our 8 hour tour of Santorini was so fun and we learned so much! All in all, this was our favorite vacation ever! We have been many places. In hindsight, it was Angela's skillful set up that made it so amazing! Greece is a special place with wonderful people and even better food! Angela lives there and is the premiere travel guide for anyone who is planning to visit Greece!

Local specialist: Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Angeliki)
Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Sep 16, 2025

Yeia sou Meghan and Chris,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I am thrilled to know that you had such a great time here in Greece with us and that I was able to be part of that great experience. 🙂
I would really love to see you come back one day. There is so much more to show you. 🙂
Take care and safe travels,
Angela & the GA Trips team

All the tours were great and the guides were ...
Greece | Sep 4 - Sep 14, 2025

Stacey
Stacey S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
All the tours were great and the guides were passionate about sharing cultural and historical knowledge. Meteora was stunning and our sunset hike was amazing! We really appreciated Yannis. He went out of his way to make sure we were happy. We especially loved Naxos. The bike tour was a highlight as well as our wine and dinner. Both guides were great! In Santorini the highlight was the kayaking tour and dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our guide and fabulous dinner after the sunset!
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All the tours were great and the guides were passionate about sharing cultural and historical knowledge. Meteora was stunning and our sunset hike was amazing! We really appreciated Yannis. He went out of his way to make sure we were happy. We especially loved Naxos. The bike tour was a highlight as well as our wine and dinner. Both guides were great! In Santorini the highlight was the kayaking tour and dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our guide and fabulous dinner after the sunset!
I have some feedback to share about the truffle hunting. The hunting part was extremely short, about 20 minutes. The lunch was great but we were still full from breakfast so couldn’t really enjoy the food.
Thanks for a incredible trip!

Hotel Review
Cresanto Luxury Suites
Santorini

Beautiful hotel! We enjoyed the shared pool as well as our private pool. The morning buffet was fabulous with tailor made omelets. The staff was welcoming and friendly during our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Quiet location away from crowds.
Staff
The staff was very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel and room were very clean and the bed was very comfortable!
Local specialist: Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Angeliki)
Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Sep 15, 2025

Yeia sou Stacey,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback.

I am really happy to know that you enjoyed your time here in Greece with us.
Your feedback regarding the truffle hunting is well noted and will be passed on to the guide, but please keep in mind that early September is not the best time of the year for truffle hunting. October, November, and March, April are the best months for such an activity.

We would love to see you come back someday and show you more of our amazing country!

Thank you for trusting us with your trip to Greece!
Angela and the GA Trips team

Greece 2025 birthday celebration
Greece | Sep 3 - Sep 13, 2025

Mary
Mary B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025
The excursions were good with the exception of the cooking class. All we did was chop vegetables and the chef was not a chef but a friend of the farmer. I realize the need to support the farmers but this was really weak and cheaply done. No meat at all in a traditional Greek dish.
Wine tasting was ok but went to too many which seemed like same wines.
Favorites were two boat outings
A lot of time spent to /from ferries ect.
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The excursions were good with the exception of the cooking class. All we did was chop vegetables and the chef was not a chef but a friend of the farmer. I realize the need to support the farmers but this was really weak and cheaply done. No meat at all in a traditional Greek dish.
Wine tasting was ok but went to too many which seemed like same wines.
Favorites were two boat outings
A lot of time spent to /from ferries ect.

Activity Reviews
E-Bike Experience with Olive Mill & Farm Visit with Lunch
E-Bike Experience with Olive Mill & Farm Visit with Lunch
Naxos

On main roads a lot A lot of traffic

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
Private White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
Chania
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable
Transport
Private Sunset Wine Experience
Private Sunset Wine Experience
Santorini

Nobody really liked the Greek wine

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island
Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island
Chania

Would rather be on catamaran than sail boat

Quality of Experience
Island was great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Sunset Caldera Cruise
Private Sunset Caldera Cruise
Santorini

Awesome Great guides

Quality of Experience
Food
They made us great food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip
Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Greek Cooking Class
Private Greek Cooking Class
Naxos

No chef just a friend of farmer leading the chopping class We did not cook anything

Quality of Experience
No
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Shopping and Sunset Walk
Private Shopping and Sunset Walk
Mykonos

Fun Guide was great

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 29, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback, Mary. We're glad you enjoyed many of the excursions—especially the boat outings and the guides who made them memorable. We truly appreciate your honesty about the cooking class and wine tastings; we've already spoken with the cooking class provider to address your concerns and ensure the experience is more hands-on and reflective of traditional Greek cuisine for future travelers. Choosing a fast-paced adventure like this one does... Read more

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback, Mary. We're glad you enjoyed many of the excursions—especially the boat outings and the guides who made them memorable. We truly appreciate your honesty about the cooking class and wine tastings; we've already spoken with the cooking class provider to address your concerns and ensure the experience is more hands-on and reflective of traditional Greek cuisine for future travelers. Choosing a fast-paced adventure like this one does require a fair amount of travel time, especially when exploring the Greek Islands, but we hope the variety of experiences made it worthwhile. Your insights help us improve, and we’re grateful you chose to travel with us.

We had such an amazing trip and its hard to s...
Greece | Sep 3 - Sep 13, 2025

Patty
Patty M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025
We had such an amazing trip and its hard to say where we liked the best. I would say Santorini was the most beautiful as far as the the main town we stayed in and the boat cruises on both Crete and Santorini was my favorite.. The water in Crete in Balos was gorgeous and probably the bluest and clearest water I ever swam in. The cooking class was our least favorite as it was not really cooking in our opinion as was more chopping for the the cook and the cook was not really a chef. That was... Read more

We had such an amazing trip and its hard to say where we liked the best. I would say Santorini was the most beautiful as far as the the main town we stayed in and the boat cruises on both Crete and Santorini was my favorite.. The water in Crete in Balos was gorgeous and probably the bluest and clearest water I ever swam in. The cooking class was our least favorite as it was not really cooking in our opinion as was more chopping for the the cook and the cook was not really a chef. That was our least favorite. Overall we had an amazing trip and would definitely go back. The food and the people were wonderful. Thank you Siena and Lea for putting together such a wonderful trip! Patty and Frank

Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 29, 2025

Thank you so much, Patty and Frank! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing trip and loved the beauty of Santorini and Crete, especially the boat cruises and stunning waters of Balos. We appreciate your honest feedback about the cooking class and will definitely take that into account for future planning—thank you again for traveling with us!

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