Hi everyone! I am Angela (or as my Greek friends call me, Aggeliki). Let me introduce myself: I am a travel and adventure lover just like you! I work in the travel industry, for a quiet few years now, and I love creating new exciting trips, tours, and above all, experiences for people from all around the world that choose to visit this amazing country called Greece. I am also an Adventure Travel Guide Standard Board Member Representing Greece since 2015.
Born and raised in the US by Greek parents, I have been living in Greece since 1992 and loving it - there is no better place to live! Sun, sea, mountains, rivers, nightlife, food, culture, people, parties, fun, and a safe environment all consist of making Greece the ideal place to live or (if you're not that fortunate), to travel to during your holidays or even for a city break!
I aim to give you a feeling of what Greece has to offer. Guidance, my recommendations on things to see and do during your stay, 'Don't Miss' tips, and plenty of other info to bear in mind before traveling or during your holidays here! Making amazing lifetime experiences for amazing people all over the world that choose Greece for their vacation, is my profession - so, let me help you experience Greece like never before through off-the-beaten-path tours and trips! Your trip will for sure be a memorable one! Get in touch!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in each and every destination in Greece! Especially the hidden gems and the less mass tourism destinations. But even in the world famous islands, like Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, I know all the unique and authentic places to visit and see along of course with the must see and visit touristic spots. My expertise is providing unique, authentic, memorable experiences. Either you are an outdoor and adventure enthusiast, a food junkey, or a history and culture addict, or you just want to enjoy the alluring Greek blue of the beaches and islands, I've got you covered! I want to provide special moments that will for sure be the highlights of your trip. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"I always loved traveling and discovering new places. Especially the hidden gems of each destination! From the moment I remember myself as an adult, I remember getting in my car and heading for road trips! I discovered each and every corner of Greece and met amazing locals along the way! As the years past by I found myself being a travel expert of Greece! Then it hit me! I have to share this knowledge with other people! So, I found a job at a travel agency and quickly scaled my self up to being the director of the incoming travel planning department. After getting the necessary knowledge of running a travel business I decided to establish my own travel company, back in June 2018. Still sharing my local expertise and experience with the same excitement as day one! "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I once went with a group on a trip to Epirus Region. While having a walking tour in Metsovo village a took the group uphill so they can see the narrow streets and houses of the village away from the mass tourism spots. During our walk I turned my head and peaked inside a house. I saw a woman weaving on a loom and stood there and started talking to the group about how the locals use the weaving techniques and how this is part of the local culture. At that point the woman inside the house saw us and invited us inside to see the procedure up close! She showed us how it's done, she talked about how this is part of the local life and the ways they use the woven creations, and eventually sat every person of the group in the loom so they can personally experience the weaving procedure! It was an amazing experience for all of us and the people in the group were so excited and amazed by the hospitality of this local woman. It was the highlight of our trip for sure! "
Angela (Aggeliki)'s favorite itineraries and travel advice
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Discover the highlights of Athens' titanic ancient history with this 4-hour private tour geared especially towards families. On this adventure, you will get to see the best of two of the city's finest sights, the famous hilltop Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, finding out all about fascinating...
Enjoy a private tour of Knossos Palace, Cretes' most extensive and important archeological site. A licensed guide will cater the tour to your personal interests and lead you through the most important monuments of the site, such as the Palace of Knossos, the Little Palace, the Royal Villa, and...
Bring your comfortable walking shoes (and your appetite) on this four-hour stroll around Naxos. Experience the city through the eyes of a local as you follow your private guide to the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and climb to the Venetian Castle. After admiring island artifacts at the...
Discover the scenic islands of Kimolos and Polyaigos with this day cruise from Milos. You'll depart from Pollonia and set sail for Kimolos, anchoring in a small cove called Goupa. Here you'll enjoy views of traditional Syrmata, typical soft-rock houses with colorful doors to keep boats in the...
Experience a full-day guided hiking tour through Europe's longest (and Crete's most popular) river gorge, Samaria Gorge. As one of the island's natural wonders, you'll enjoy incredible views of the rushing river, rocky mountain peaks, and Crete's scenic countryside. Along the way, your local...
Recent trip reviews for Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela our agent, was amazing. She was attent...
Greece
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Jun 22 - Jun 29, 2025
Denine W.
Flagami, FL
| Reviewed on Jul 09, 2025
Angela our agent, was amazing. She was attentive and responsive and on top of every detail of our trip. Greece was an amazing place to visit and she had every excursion set with an extremely knowledgeable guide. The hotels were amazing top notch. We’ve experienced everything at a very comfortable level and felt everybody was very kind and helpful Throughout the trip. Although tips aren’t expected, everybody was extremely grateful to receive them.
All the ladies at the Woo hotel in Athens ...
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Angela our agent, was amazing. She was attentive and responsive and on top of every detail of our trip. Greece was an amazing place to visit and she had every excursion set with an extremely knowledgeable guide. The hotels were amazing top notch. We’ve experienced everything at a very comfortable level and felt everybody was very kind and helpful Throughout the trip. Although tips aren’t expected, everybody was extremely grateful to receive them.
All the ladies at the Woo hotel in Athens great and friendly and so much fun. They made it feel like home. Highly recommend that great place, position in the middle of Athens.
The Melrose hotel in Reythmno was beautiful and a fantastic breakfast display. This hotel was in the perfect place right by the beach, walking distance all fun, cool shops.
Crete was a beautiful island and would definitely love to see that again. The Nautitech 46 Fly catamaran taught crew was amazing!! we absolutely enjoyed their company and having conversation and lunch on the yacht was delicious. Love that crew.!!
Hotel Reviews
Melrose Rethymno by Mage Hotels
Rethymno, Crete
The hotel is perfect, a block from the beach. It was updated beautiful rooms and very comfortable beds.
It was a walking distance of a bunch of restaurants and the boardwalk with all the stores. Very nice to walk down at night.
The breakfast bar was fantastic and delicious and everything was so fresh. Heads up to the Chef.
Authenticity & Character
The breakfast buffet had some authentic foods on it, which was very pleasing and delicious
Staff
The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything is so picked up clean and in order constantly.
Great hotel, fantastic location and amazing people that work there
Authenticity & Character
From the rooftop, you have the Acropolis. Absolutely beautiful.
Location
I was in the walking distance of so many cool shops, and areas to see
Staff
The staff was so accommodating anything we needed or wanted they provided. They also were fun and friendly. Made us feel extremely comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The whole place was clean. It was comfortable absolutely loved it.
Activity Reviews
Rethymno 7-hour Cruise to Georgioupoli/Morning
Greece
This is probably our favorite thing to do and probably our favorite group of people we hung out with.
Was chilly, but it was beautiful. It was a beautiful ride and very relaxing after going from all the different excursions that was a perfect way to end for our last day.
Food
Thank you, Chef. Everything was delicious.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
That was so friendly and fun
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Greece
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Ultimate Delphi Day Trip from Athens
Greece
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Our trip to Greece was amazing! Angela did an...
Greece
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Jun 21 - Jun 28, 2025
Madeleine S.
Fort Worth, TX
| Reviewed on Jul 09, 2025
Our trip to Greece was amazing! Angela did an amazing job. We have a few instances where we needed to communicate with her and she was super responsive and easy to work with. Everything we did from all the tours, the guides and the hotels were perfect for our trip.
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Our trip to Greece was amazing! Angela did an amazing job. We have a few instances where we needed to communicate with her and she was super responsive and easy to work with. Everything we did from all the tours, the guides and the hotels were perfect for our trip.
Hotel Reviews
Let's just say the view is the winner! Staff was great and Photis was the perfect bartender. Would highly recommend this place. One thing to note is that it's a minimum of a 40min drive to Oia where a lot of the action is but if you want something quite and relaxing this was nestled in the cutest little town. We very much enjoyed the down time.
Location
Great for those looking for something quite and near the wine tasting rooms
The staff here was super friendly the breakfast and coffee were great and the views from the rooftop were 10/10!
Location
This is right in the center and can walk everywhere we needed
Activity Reviews
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Santorini
This was overall a fun day however from start to finish this is about a 10hour deal. Highly recommend doing the sunset cruise since its still day light when you start so you get to swim and see all the different types of beaches around the island.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Athens
So glad we had this day! It was relaxing with all the scenic views yet we did a lot of hiking this day. Adam was amazing and really customized the tour for us.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athens Wine Tasting Tour & Nightlife
Athens
This was so fun! 10/10 recommend and everyone was amazing especially our guide!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
Penelope was great! She was easy and very knowledgable about greek mythology.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
50th birthday trip, Greece from planning to leaving.
Greece
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Jun 20 - Jun 29, 2025
Felicia H.
Sacramento, CA
| Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
Here's my full review it will be lengthy. We started planning our trip with Kim Kim about 18 months in advance. Our agent was Angela. She was very thorough and helpful throughout the whole process. The original group was around 15, which eventually whittled down to three. So as you can imagine there were many adjustments that Angela handled in stride. There was a significant time difference (10 hours), and Angela always got back to me within a day with answers to any questions that I had. I'm...
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Here's my full review it will be lengthy. We started planning our trip with Kim Kim about 18 months in advance. Our agent was Angela. She was very thorough and helpful throughout the whole process. The original group was around 15, which eventually whittled down to three. So as you can imagine there were many adjustments that Angela handled in stride. There was a significant time difference (10 hours), and Angela always got back to me within a day with answers to any questions that I had. I'm not going to lie I was nervous that everything wouldn't be to my liking as we're a world away from Greece. Angela took care of all our travel arrangements down to the very last detail. Day 1 we arrived in Athens, our driver was waiting for us and we were able to communicate with him before stepping off the plane using what's app. Make sure you download the app, because it is the best tool for communicating with your drivers and your travel agent during your stay. We arrived at our 1st hotel with no fuss. The only hiccup was our room wasn't available at the allotted time. We were very tired from almost a 24 hour trip so this was a little frustrating. The staff did offer us free drinks and told us to explore the city a little. We were too tired so we just waited until the room was available. Other than that the staff was helpful with things to do in our area and the hotel was centrally located. Everything was within a 15 minute walk which was perfect! Our tour guide Michael on our 2nd day for our trip to Acropolis was outstanding! I became sick on the tour and he took his time and was genuinely concerned for my well-being. I appreciated that more than he'll know. He was super friendly, answered our groups questions and very knowledgeable about Athens. 10/10 as far as guides go! I highly recommend this tour if you love history. Day 3 we're off to Mykonos. Once again our driver and ferry is set up for us. What a major convenience not worrying about how to get around Greece. The ferries are quite the experience for 1st timers. You have to get in where you fit in as far as getting yourself and luggage on board and off. 😂 But once you do it that 1st time you know what to expect. We did this 3x hopping to different cities. It was quite the experience. We were booked in club level seats so we're quite comfortable during our journey (usually 1.5 -3 hour trips). I enjoyed watching the sea each time. Mykonos Princess Hotel was so beautiful! The views were spectacular and the service was top tier! The staff was excellent and they saw to our every need. We had a boat tour that was fun as well. Next was Santorini. The views, shopping, tours were my favorite! We had land and sea tours in Santorini. The panoramic tour with Santorini luxury travels was excellent! Maria our tour guide, along with her trainee Kimberly and driver Eddy were unmatched! Maria was so welcoming I felt like I was with family. She explained the history of Santorini so well she could have been a professor. It was a beautiful outdoor history lesson. I loved hearing about the culture of this beautiful city. My favorite was the next day and we had our Sunset Catamaran tour. The boat ride was incredible. The views unbelievable! The food they served delicious. That alone cinched my trip for me! We stayed at this quaint boutique hotel, Sole d'oro. The staff was amazing and attentive here as well. Each morning they served us breakfast of our choice (included with our stay) and we ate it outside on our porch. Think little cottages with a patio. The hotel was about a 10 minute walk into the heart of shopping and restaurants. Just perfect! Our last stop was Heraklion, Crete where we stayed at the Happy Cretan Suites. Now this was my favorite resort by far! We wanted our last 2 days of Greece to just be about relaxation before our long journey home. The rooms and grounds were magnificent 5 stars all the way. We never left the resort as everything we needed was provided. Live music, massages, yoga and the food was amazing. Hands down this has been the best 50th birthday trip for me and my family. I would definitely do it again. Angela thank you for guiding us through this whole process. It was an unforgettable experience for us! Perfection! ❤️🫶🏾❤️
Hotel Reviews
Ava Hotel & Suites
Athens
Centrally located near shops, attractions, restaurants.
Mykonos Princess Hotel
Mykonos
The scenery, staff are all amazing! Definitely giving you the most amazing views of Mykonos!
Authenticity & Character
Beautiful views
Location
Not to far from the heart of the city and ports.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful rooms
Sole d'oro Luxury Suites
Santorini
Such a cute intimate cottage feel. It feels like your at home, but better!
Location
10 minute walk next to shops and restaurants
Staff
So attentive, patient and friendly. It was like talking to friends!
Happy Cretan Suites
Malevizi, Crete
If I could give them 10 stars I would! The beauty of the resort. The staff, amazing! The services offered, everything was excellent. It's family friendly.
Authenticity & Character
The rooms were comfortable for a family of 3
Location
You are overlooking the Aegean sea
Staff
Very friendly always did everything with a smile. Very welcoming.
Activity Reviews
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
Our tour guide, Michael was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, funny and friendly! I became ill on the tour and he made sure to take his time and was genuinely concerned. I appreciated that!
RM Round Transfers to Mykonos port area for the Cruise
Mykonos
Everything was taken care of. I highly recommend arranging for any transfers and drivers. Kim Kim does it for you. It will save you the hassle of worrying how to get around the city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Panoramic Tour 2025
Santorini
Maria was my favorite tour guide. She was so knowledgeable. It was like talking to my auntie telling me about my family history! I just loved her! You can tell she definitely enjoys her work!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Santorini
It was amazing touring Santorini by sea. The sunset was perfection. The food was great!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rhenia & Delos day cruise
Mykonos
We loved going to the islands and exploring.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini
Santorini
All of our drivers were prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed talking to them about the locals and what to explore.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on Jul 01, 2025
Yeia sou Felicia,
I am thrilled to read through your review and know that you had a fantastic 50th birthday celebration trip to Greece with your family.
I am super happy to know that you enjoyed every moment, from transfers, hotels, to guides, and the people you met.
My team and I would love to see you come back and show you more of our amazing country!
My best to you and your family,
Angela - GA Trips team 😍🤗
I was not involved in the planning, but was a...
Greece
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Jun 20 - Jun 28, 2025
Michael K.
Chicago, IL
| Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025
I was not involved in the planning, but was able to just sit back and enjoy. All of the tours provided something different as far as personality and knowledge of the tour guides, but all were very good.
In addition to all the normal Grecian highlights like the Parthenon and Kenosis, etc. I enjoyed and valued greatly the friendliness and helpfulness of the people we met.
I also especially enjoyed the food. And there was plenty of it!
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I was not involved in the planning, but was able to just sit back and enjoy. All of the tours provided something different as far as personality and knowledge of the tour guides, but all were very good.
In addition to all the normal Grecian highlights like the Parthenon and Kenosis, etc. I enjoyed and valued greatly the friendliness and helpfulness of the people we met.
I also especially enjoyed the food. And there was plenty of it!
Activity Review
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on Jun 29, 2025
Yeia sou Michael,
I am super happy to know that you enjoyed Greece and our people, and food!
That is really great. 🙂
Also very happy to know that Joe did a good job with the planning of the itinerary, and the rest of you just sat back and enjoyed the ride!
We would love to see you coming back soon and showing you more of our amazing country.
Best regards,
Angela & the GA Trips team
A Truly Unforgettable Greece Experience
Greece
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May 18 - May 29, 2025
Dustin S.
Chicago, IL
| Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025
A Truly Unforgettable Greece Experience — Thanks to Angela (Aggeliki)!
We just returned from an incredible 12-day journey through Greece, covering Athens, Naxos, Santorini, Paros, and back to Athens — and wow, what a trip! From the moment we started planning with Angela (Aggeliki), we knew we were in great hands.
She carefully crafted a beautiful, balanced itinerary that combined just the right mix of guided experiences and free time to explore. We absolutely loved the food tour in...
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A Truly Unforgettable Greece Experience — Thanks to Angela (Aggeliki)!
We just returned from an incredible 12-day journey through Greece, covering Athens, Naxos, Santorini, Paros, and back to Athens — and wow, what a trip! From the moment we started planning with Angela (Aggeliki), we knew we were in great hands.
She carefully crafted a beautiful, balanced itinerary that combined just the right mix of guided experiences and free time to explore. We absolutely loved the food tour in Naxos, the mythology tours, wine tasting in Naxos, the catamaran cruise in Santorini, and the cooking class in Paros. Each experience felt curated and authentic.
We did have to cancel our private rib boat cruise in Paros (sadly!), but based on everything else Angela put together, we know it would have been amazing. Sometimes things don't go exactly as planned — especially with travel — and that’s where Angela truly shined. When our flights were disrupted at the beginning of the trip (through no fault of KimKim), she stepped in immediately and helped us adjust everything so we could still make the most of our time. Her responsiveness, calm demeanor, and problem-solving were invaluable.
Every transfer, hotel, and activity went off without a hitch. The people, the food, the landscapes — it all exceeded our expectations. And behind it all was Angela, ensuring we had the trip of a lifetime.
Highly recommend using KimKim and especially working with Angela. We’re so grateful for the memories and already dreaming of our next adventure!
Hotel Reviews
Antony Suites in Naxos. It was absolutely amazing — just steps from the beach, beautifully designed, and the farm-to-table breakfast delivered each morning was such a perfect start to our days. The location and hospitality made it hard to leave!
Authenticity & Character
It's greece... embrace it!
Staff
Helped with everything! We will be back
Elite Suites Oia
Santorini
Our stay at Elite Suites Oia was unforgettable. The view is absolutely stunning — truly one of the best in Santorini. The suite was spacious, luxurious, and beautifully designed, creating the perfect spot to relax and take it all in.
The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. From arrival to departure, everything felt seamless and special.
If you’re considering staying here — do it. You won’t be disappointed.
Activity Review
Naxos Old Town Wine-Tasting & Dinner
Naxos
Natasha — if you ever see this, we still talk about that night!
The Naxos Old Town Wine-Tasting & Dinner was one of the highlights of our entire Greece trip. The wine, the food, the stories, the setting — everything was perfect.
Your passion and knowledge made the evening not just delicious, but memorable in every way. We felt welcomed, relaxed, and truly connected to the spirit of Naxos.
Thank you again — we appreciate it more than you know! 🍷🇬🇷
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on Jun 19, 2025
Hello Dautin and family!
I am thrilled to read your review on what a great time you had here in Greece with us.
I am truly excited to be part of this amazing experience.
Natasha, I, and the rest of the team are really looking forward to welcoming you again and showing you more of our amazing country. 🥰
Until our paths meet again, safe travels and take care.
Greetings from Greece,
Aggeliki and the GA Trips team
Amazing Trip to Greece
Greece
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May 17 - Jun 6, 2025
Stan S.
Flagami, FL
| Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025
I can summarize our trip to Greece in one word, "outstanding". Angela (Aggeliki) worked with us for many weeks over an eight month period putting an itinerary together for our three week trip. We started with a preliminary outline and over time with Angela's guidance we refined our trip to accommodate our interest. As architects and builders our focus were on architectural sites, historical references, time on the water and embracing the Greek culture. We put our trust in Angela to help...
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I can summarize our trip to Greece in one word, "outstanding". Angela (Aggeliki) worked with us for many weeks over an eight month period putting an itinerary together for our three week trip. We started with a preliminary outline and over time with Angela's guidance we refined our trip to accommodate our interest. As architects and builders our focus were on architectural sites, historical references, time on the water and embracing the Greek culture. We put our trust in Angela to help pick out daily tours to fulfill our interests. To summarize our itinerary we started in Athens-two nights, day trip to Hydra. Flew to Paros for four nights with day trips to Iso and Antiparos via private boat and captain. Ferry to Naxos for two nights, ferry to Santorini for three nights, ferry to Heraklion (Crete) for four nights, Chania for two nights and back to Athens for two nights. On each island Angela set us up with amazing tours with spectacular well educated local tour guides. We learned so much about the architecture, foods, history of Greece, culture, etc. Our guided tours took us to many small villages and ruins on each island that most tourist do not have the time to experience. Our guides had personal relationships with most of the restaurant owners in the small villages in the islands back country areas. The host's were so gracious, inundating us with massive amounts of local culinary treats. I think we actually ate our way through Greece. Over three weeks we had one or two bumps in the road based on our schedule and Angela was so easy to make contact with. Either through the Kimkim site or Whatsapp she always responded and solved any situation that arose. One of the best features was that Angela would send us all our ferry passes for each excursion and there was always an on time driver to pick us up at the airport, ferry or hotel to take us to our next destination. Not being familiar with the country, this was extremely comforting. All the drivers were very friendly and always made us feel comfortable. To top off our trip Angela really stepped up her game and was able to satisfy one desire while in Athens. She obtained tickets to the Roman amphiteater, Odeon of Herodes Atticus completed in 161 AD at the base of the Acropolis to see the Puccini-Turandot opera. What a way to end a trip. I highly recommend Angela, she was always so supportive and engaging. Our trip to Greece was absolutely fantastic.
Hotel Reviews
Ava Hotel & Suites
Athens
Hotel is in a great location. One block from Hadrian's Arch. Five minute walk to Platka and easy access to anywhere. Buffet breakfast was excellent. Our room had a mini kitchen which made is so convenient to cook or put together some food if we wanted to.
Authenticity & Character
Small and quaint.
Location
Easy access to the Plaka and surrounding area. Felt very safe walking to and from the hotel at all times.
Staff
Staff was very helpful whenever we had questions. Even provided us beach towels when needed.
Senia hotel was in a great location. Easy to walk to the heart of Naoussa. Beach was just down the hill from the hotel. The main pool area overlooking the ocean was great. Wonderful views from our room and breakfast area. Breakfast buffet was fantastic. So nice to sit on the pool deck and eat breakfast with a great water view.
Galaxy Hotel was our least favorite hotel during our trip to Greece. Rooms and bathrooms were extremely small but that is typical for Greece and most of Europe. The hotel has been renovated but they could have done a better job. The hotel shared a common pool and breakfast area with a newer hotel wing. We would have preferred to stay in the newer building. We had a lower floor (pool level) room and on the last morning a floor drain in the hallway overflowed and water came into our room. Things happen so we didn't make to much of a deal about it. Luckily we were leaving that morning and had everything packed. We only stayed two nights, we were comfortable but we would have preferred to stay somewhere else.
Happy Cretan Suites
Malevizi, Crete
The hotel is top notch. Unfortunately it is a forty-five minute drive from Heracklion, the heart of Crete. The hotel buffet breakfast by the pool deck was beautiful with a full view of the ocean. The rooms are well designed and very comfortable. Since most of our excursions were to the east we would have preferred to stay on the east side of the island before going to our second destination of Chania on the farwest side of the island. Since the hotel is centrally located you need a car to go anywhere. We took a taxi down the hill to the seaside village for dinner two times. The hotel overall is a beautiful design, quiet and very relaxing. If you are use to going out at night to shop or just walk around like we did on the islands of Naxos and Paros, this location is not for you. There is nothing around but other hotels and houses.
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania
Beautiful hotel and located within a five minute walk of Old Town. Our large balcony overlooked the beautiful clear ocean. Even got to feel a small earthquake while sitting on the balcony. We stayed in one of the two executive suites (#602) which had great views of Old Town to the north and the ocean to the west. The staff was fantastic. They breakfast buffet was exceptional. The hotel offers a beach bag with towels for your use for the beach. The manager George was so helpful with anything we needed. The roof top pool deck was so wonderful. Again, great views, bar for your drinks and a bite to eat if you want any food. One of the best hotels during our stay in Greece.
Spitia Tzitzi
Caldera, Santorini
This place was amazing. Our host explained that history behind our apartment style accommodations. At one time it was a cave and in the late 1980's renovations took place and the front living room and second floor bedroom and roof deck were added. The apartment had a full kitchen and two bathrooms. The views from both the lower and upper roof decks were amazing. Full view of the Caldera. Our location was in the middle of the village of Imerovigli which was quite and relaxing. Most of the tourist venture to Fira to the east and Oia to the west. This location was in between so it was quiet and not the throngs of tourist walking by. Our host cooked us breakfast every morning based on our likes. The food was fantastic. The location was an easy fifteen minute walk to Fira and other points of interest. A number of grocery stores and restaurants were less than a five minute walk away. Great accommodations, access and service. It was our best stay while in Greece.
Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel
Athens
Mixed feelings on our stay at Ivis 4. Our room was wonderful and the location was easy walking distance to the Psyri area, market place and other locations of interest. The pictures in the marketing brochures show a roof deck with great views of the Acropolis. When we opened the curtains to our second floor room, our balcony view was of a two story abandoned building that was falling apart. When I inquired about our room location and asked about the views of the Acropolis I was told that room is a large suite on the top floor. The first night we arrived we were going to bed and there was loud music from the adjacent restaurants around the corner. I called down to the desk to inquire about when the noise would subside. I was told "around 2:00 am, because it was from the local bars". The desk person asked me if I wanted ear plugs. That was not a good sign. The second night was not as bad. Maybe our first night was just one of those nights. The breakfast was by menu only, not buffet like most hotels. The food was very good though. The hotel lobby and bar area is very comfortable and the front desk staff was very helpful with questions. To sum up our stay, I would say if you want a quiet place to sleep, this isn't the best location. The hotel was very nice, clean and in a good location, just not what we expected.
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on Jun 19, 2025
Yeia sou Stan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thorough review.
I am honestly really happy to know that you had an overall great time here in Greece with us.
Learning so much about my country's architecture, history, and culture, visiting small villages and ruins that most tourists do not have the time to experience, and eating your way through Greece is exactly what my team and I strive to offer!
Super excited to know that you enjoyed the performance in Herodus...
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Yeia sou Stan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thorough review.
I am honestly really happy to know that you had an overall great time here in Greece with us.
Learning so much about my country's architecture, history, and culture, visiting small villages and ruins that most tourists do not have the time to experience, and eating your way through Greece is exactly what my team and I strive to offer!
Super excited to know that you enjoyed the performance in Herodus Atticus, and I am delighted that I was able to assist you with booking great seats. 🙂
Safe travels!
Best regards,
Angela & the GA Trips team
I cannot say enough great things about Aggeli...
Greece
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May 25 - Jun 5, 2025
Liz J.
Seattle, WA
| Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
I cannot say enough great things about Aggeliki and the trip to Greece she planned for me and my childhood best friend. My friend and I had been talking about doing this trip for 40 years, since we were just barely teenagers and finally were able to do it at 54 and 55 years old!
That being said, you can understand why I needed this trip to be exactly what we imagined and Aggeliki nailed it! I interviewed four different travel agencies and Aggeliki really listened to my vision of what we...
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I cannot say enough great things about Aggeliki and the trip to Greece she planned for me and my childhood best friend. My friend and I had been talking about doing this trip for 40 years, since we were just barely teenagers and finally were able to do it at 54 and 55 years old!
That being said, you can understand why I needed this trip to be exactly what we imagined and Aggeliki nailed it! I interviewed four different travel agencies and Aggeliki really listened to my vision of what we wanted to see and do as well as the vibe and pace of the trip.
We had four locations (Athens, Milos, Santorini and Crete) so four different hotels, and they were all perfect in their own way from location to amenities and more. Every time we arrived at a hotel we were so happy and I would say, “Wow! Our travel agent really knows the best places in each area!” She was communicative throughout the whole trip making sure we got our ferry transfers and had the drivers communicate with us and honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had a trip go more perfectly.
We even had to change plans at one point and she handled that seamlessly! I have already referred her to a few of my friends and will continue to do so!
Activity Review
A Dazzling Day Trip to Hydra Island from Athens
Greece
Our guide, Leo, was the best! So fun to hang out with and made for a great day! Definitely want to revisit Hydra another time!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on Jun 16, 2025
Yeia sou Liz!
What amazing photos! Wow!
I am super excited to know that you had a lovely time here in Greece with us. 🥰
Hydra is waiting for your next visit, and more amazing islands are waiting to be explored!
So, I would love to see you come back soon!
It was great working with you on this trip, honestly. 🌞
Our best,
Angela and the GA Trips team
Amazing Family Trip to Greece
Greece
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May 25 - Jun 6, 2025
Mackenzie S.
Chicago, IL
| Reviewed on Jun 08, 2025
When our family decided to travel to Greece, I started to look into travel options and was immediately overwhelmed! I am so glad I found kimkim and Angela! Working with Angela to plan our trip was so easy. She asked about our priorities for the trip and our budget and then sent options for me to look over. As someone who never visited Greece, I would never have known which islands were best for families, or the best locations to stay. Angela took care of all of that and we had a wonderful...
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When our family decided to travel to Greece, I started to look into travel options and was immediately overwhelmed! I am so glad I found kimkim and Angela! Working with Angela to plan our trip was so easy. She asked about our priorities for the trip and our budget and then sent options for me to look over. As someone who never visited Greece, I would never have known which islands were best for families, or the best locations to stay. Angela took care of all of that and we had a wonderful time in Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The tours and hotels were exactly as promised, and our 9-year-old felt like a VIP everywhere we went! I highly recommend working with Angela and kimkim to take the stress out of planning.
Hotel Reviews
Ava Hotel & Suites
Athens
We stayed in a suite on the 3rd floor and had a beautiful view of the acropolis from our balcony. The location was busy, which was perfect for us because we were able to walk to most every area we wanted to visit. If you prefer less hustle and bustle, you might not want to stay in the Plaka neighborhood. But once we walked through the hotel doors, we were in a quiet, cozy environment. The breakfast was lovely and we had an amazing stay.
Aegean Gem
Santorini, Thira
Nicholas and his grandmother created a wonderful stay for us in Santorini. The room was lovely and accommodated our family of four. The balcony was perfect, creating some extra space for us all to enjoy! It was a short 5-minute walk to the beach, ships, and restaurants. Being in Kamari was a great experience - we were able to rent a car easily through Nicholas at the front desk and drive to Fira (15 minutes) and Oia (20 minutes) to experience the larger villages and shopping, but come back to the less crowded side of the island for our evening.
Anna and Joanna made our stay so lovely. The Naxian Rhapsody villas are adjacent to the Naxian Utopia and both are owed by the same family - three sisters who represent the next generation in charge of the hotel. The hotel is outside of the village of Chora and a car is necessary if you don't want to be beholden to taxis, but we loved returning to our little oasis. Our villa was huge - two bedrooms and a large living space for our family of four. The sisters were able to provide great recommendations for beaches and restaurants and also helped us reserve a car for our time on the island.
Location
We enjoyed being outside of the village, but for someone wanting to walk to restaurants and shops this might not be the best location.
Activity Review
Once Upon A Time in Naxos (a kids family tour!)
Naxos
Our entire family loved visiting George's farm! My kids are now obsessed with donkeys. It was nice to just hang out with his animals and not have too much other structure to it. The walk into Χαλκείο was really nice, and Iliana was really easy to talk to and full of information about the town. Lunch was delicious, with Iliana guiding us through the Naxos staples. One of my children has Celiac disease and everyone was lovely in accommodating for her. The mediterranean diet is quite Celiac friendly!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on Jun 09, 2025
Yeia sou Mackenzie,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.
My team and I are truly excited to know that you had a lovely family vacation here in Greece with us.
We would love to see you coming back soon and showing more amazing places of Greece. 🙂
Safe travels and take care,
Angela and the GA Trips team
Amazing Family Trip to Greece
Greece
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May 18 - May 27, 2025
Toby B.
Chicago, IL
| Reviewed on May 29, 2025
We had an unforgettable experience in Greece! Angela planned such a great trip for us. She was always available and helpful in planning all the details. The hotels were beautiful and perfect locations. The excursion to Dilos was a favorite of ours and her recommendation to do the Caldera hike in Santorini was a hit! All of the people we met were so welcoming and hospitable. Our favorite guide was George in Mykonos! He was instantly engaging and passionate about sharing his home and all the...
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We had an unforgettable experience in Greece! Angela planned such a great trip for us. She was always available and helpful in planning all the details. The hotels were beautiful and perfect locations. The excursion to Dilos was a favorite of ours and her recommendation to do the Caldera hike in Santorini was a hit! All of the people we met were so welcoming and hospitable. Our favorite guide was George in Mykonos! He was instantly engaging and passionate about sharing his home and all the special places. We would recommend Angela to our friends and family if they ever decide to travel to Greece!
Hotel Reviews
Ava Hotel & Suites
Athens
Location
Right in the heart of everything
Staff
Attentive and friendly
Absolute Mykonos Suites & More
Mykonos
Staff
So friendly and welcoming
Sole d'oro Luxury Suites
Santorini
Happy Cretan Suites
Malevizi, Crete
Staff
Most welcoming and friendly , so hospitable
Activity Reviews
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mykonos Island Tour - Like a Local!
Mykonos
Our guide made this experience amazing
George was so engaging and shared he love of his home with us. He was so genuine and enthusiastic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rhenia & Delos day cruise
Mykonos
Really loved going to Delos
It was enough time to walk and hike the island and enjoy the history
The boat ride was fun and the staff was very welcoming
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on May 29, 2025
Yeia sou Toby,
I am so happy to know that you enjoyed your time here in Greece with us!
I deeply appreciate that you would recommend me to your friends and family. Your trust means a lot to me. 🙂🙏
I would love to see you come back and show you more of my amazing country. 😀
My best to you and the family,
Angela - the GA Trips team
The Milos guide Michael was fabulous as was o...
Greece
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May 11 - May 21, 2025
Becky Z.
Chicago, IL
| Reviewed on May 28, 2025
The Milos guide Michael was fabulous as was our kayak guide (husband and wife) on Naxos. It was a rescheduled kayak tour and I am so grateful we were scheduled for this one.
Angela is a must and the best!! Always emanating kindness she went above and beyond each and every time.
From her patience as we changed our trip around in initial stages to last minute changes, she was there and a lifeline. The bonus of checking in for our ferry trips was also such an added touch and I know she cares...
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The Milos guide Michael was fabulous as was our kayak guide (husband and wife) on Naxos. It was a rescheduled kayak tour and I am so grateful we were scheduled for this one.
Angela is a must and the best!! Always emanating kindness she went above and beyond each and every time.
From her patience as we changed our trip around in initial stages to last minute changes, she was there and a lifeline. The bonus of checking in for our ferry trips was also such an added touch and I know she cares and loves her work.
Honestly, it was a dream holiday and one we will not forget, in part by Angela's confidence and trustworthiness. The experience allowed my stress levels the stay low and just enjoy!
Because Greece...we will be back!
Hotel Reviews
Belle Epoque Suites
Athens
This was a fun and quaint hotel. Close to everything you need and still quiet at night. The elevator is a must!
Santa Maria Village Resort and Spa
Milos
Great room, beautiful breakfast. Walking distance to the beach and downtown restaurants.
My favorite of them all. Great room, absolutely best breakfast. Anna goes above and beyond.
Blue Dolphins Hotels & Villas
Firostefani, Santorini
We had a private patio and jacuzzi and oh my goodness the view!! Loved that is was in a smaller town and quiet. Good breakfast.
We were actually only in this hotel for about 6 hours as we had an early flight. It had character, but was too small for us to want to stay there for multiple days.
Activity Reviews
Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Sunset Walking Tour
Naxos
This was a great and short historical tour that gave some fabulous history of the island. Learned so much.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
This tour was so informative. The pace was comfortable and next thing you know you were standing at the Parthenon! We enjoyed all the history we learned without spending all day on an excursion.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Best of Milos half-day tour
Greece
Michael was the best and I fell in love with Milos after learning so much of their history. It was great to be able to ask questions and talk with a local. Loved that it was a private tour also.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kayaking Kalandos – Rina Cave / Day Trip
Naxos
We ended up on a shorter kayak trip due to the winds, and it was the best experience I could of asked for. The husband and wife team were precious and made all of our experiences personal. They love what they do and they will make sure everyone is safe and having a great time.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece
| Replied on May 28, 2025
Becky & John!
I am honestly really happy to know that you had a lovely time here in Greece with us.
Being able to assist and make this a trip you call "a dream trip" makes me truly happy!
Greece is here and waiting to welcome you once again. And so am I! 🙂
Until our paths meet again,
Take care and safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team
