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Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti

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.

Also, a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors Member #900327428).

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) is part of the following groups: Greece Travel Agents, Greece Family Travel Agents, Greece Luxury Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Acropolis with Kids-Photo by MAMAKITA
Private Acropolis & Agora Mythology Tour

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...

Knossos Palace
Visit the Palace of Knossos and Archaological Museum

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...

You'll start your introduction to Naxos at the iconic Portara
Private Culture Walk with Food Tastings & Tavern Meal

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...

Sailing Near Galazia Nera Beach - Photo from Polco Sailing
Day Cruise around Kimolos & Polyaigos

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...

Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge Guided Hike

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)

We had an awesome time.
Greece | Apr 26 - May 4, 2025

Suzanne
Suzanne A.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 05, 2025
We had an awesome time. All of our guides were fantastic especially at the Acropolis in Athens. Everyone was understanding of my mobility issues. The hotels were too rate. The highlight for us was our time in Kalamata and going on the walking food tour. Would definitely recommend and will use Kimkim again if we are lucky enough to go another time. Read more

We had an awesome time. All of our guides were fantastic especially at the Acropolis in Athens. Everyone was understanding of my mobility issues. The hotels were too rate. The highlight for us was our time in Kalamata and going on the walking food tour. Would definitely recommend and will use Kimkim again if we are lucky enough to go another time.

Hotel Review
Pharae Palace Hotel
Kalamata

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the port and many restaurants.
Staff
Very attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tasting Kalamata – The authentic tastes and traditions food tour
Tasting Kalamata – The authentic tastes and traditions food tour
Kalamata

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

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Food
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Transport
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

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

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Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on May 05, 2025

Yeia sou Suzanne!

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your trip.

We are really happy to see that you very much enjoyed your time here in Greece with us.
Dora should be sending you an email with photos of the food tour (if she hasn't already 🙂)
We would love to see you come back soon!

Stay safe and safe travels!

Our best from Greece,
Angela & the GA Trips teams

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Angela did an amazing job planning our trip a...
Greece | Mar 11 - Mar 20, 2025

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Katie D.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025
Angela did an amazing job planning our trip and we had a great time! She listened to our preferences, made changes when necessary, and helpfully answered our many questions. We would definitely use this service again. There are a couple of things that I think could use an adjustment. -It would be helpful to communicate if there is a change in the tour. It isn't a huge big deal, but sometimes with children even a small change from what they are expecting can be disappointing. For... Read more

Angela did an amazing job planning our trip and we had a great time! She listened to our preferences, made changes when necessary, and helpfully answered our many questions. We would definitely use this service again.

There are a couple of things that I think could use an adjustment.

-It would be helpful to communicate if there is a change in the tour. It isn't a huge big deal, but sometimes with children even a small change from what they are expecting can be disappointing. For example, the Cave of Zeus has been closed over 5 months and it is still listed in the itinerary for one of the Crete tours. Luckily our tour guide knew of another cave that we were able to see, but it would have been nice to know ahead of time.

-The timing of the Sea & Land tour in Santorini is not accurate. The Sea part is about 6 hours, but if you add in the Land part it brings it to 9 hours. This can make a big difference when you are planning meals, etc because we didn't pack a lunch or have time to grab something between the Land & Sea part. The meal on the boat was excellent, but we were all pretty hungry by the time it was served.

-The FAQ on our trip states that "ETIAS travel authorization is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling to any of these 30 European countries (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en#ETIAS-countries) and is a requirement as of 2024." This is actually not a requirement yet. I had researched this before, but I still had some last minute panic when I read it on the KimKim website.

I would like to note that our tour guide in Santorini (Tonya) and our guide and driver in Crete (Alex and Stefanos) were excellent. They were patient with my kids and were flexible when we needed a little extra time to let them burn some energy.

Activity Reviews
Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour
Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour
Athens

This tour was fun and informative about Athens and the Acropolis. My oldest daughter is very interested in Greek Mythology so we anticipated it being perfect for her. I guess we didn't really think that through, because a large part of the tour is hearing the Greek stories and she already knew them all. I would have appreciated a more abbreviated version of the myths when the guide realized that one kid knew them all and the younger daughter was a little bored. The guide did a good job involving the kids in the tour, asking them questions and using props, etc.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I feel like she could have read the room a little and realized some of the stories could be shortened.
Transport
I loved that our hotel was so close to the tour and we could walk the entire thing.
The Ultimate Delphi Day Trip from Athens
The Ultimate Delphi Day Trip from Athens
Greece

This was a very long tour/day. I don't know if it was worth it with our 11 & 7 year old. We saw some interesting things and the guide did a great job explaining the history, but the amount of driving was a little overwhelming.

Sea & Land Sunset Tour Winter 2025
Sea & Land Sunset Tour Winter 2025
Santorini

We loved this tour! Land: Tonya was amazing. She shared so many great facts and was patient with my kids. Sea: So great, so beautiful. The boat is very comfortable and did not feel crowded even with about 15 people on board. The meal was really delicious and there were drinks available all the time. Probably 80% of the ride was very smooth and pleasant. The last portion as you are coming into port was a little rough. Not extreme but if you are prone to motion sickness I recommend some dramamine or Zofran.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East
Greece

This was a fun tour. Alex is full of facts and stories and great with kids. The roadside picnic (and Raki) was especially fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our vehicle was very nice and spacious. My daughter was able to lay down when her car sickness was really bad.
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Greece

Again, Alex and Stefanos make a great team. They were so kind and helpful to my daughter who had a stomach bug and stopped at a pharmacy to find us some medication. This was a fun way to travel from Heraklion to Chania with several great views and stops along the way.

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Mar 22, 2025
Yeia sou Katie, Thank you for sharing your feedback!
I am very happy to know that you overall enjoyed your time in Greece with us. For the ETIAS things were very blurry. It was initially set to be in effect in the second half of 2024. Then they transferred the date to 2025 and just 2 days ago they announced that it will come into effect in Q4 2026! It has been crazy! I did change that in the FAQs section and thank you for pointing that out. 🙂
In any case, I would have informed you if... Read more

Yeia sou Katie,

Thank you for sharing your feedback!
I am very happy to know that you overall enjoyed your time in Greece with us.

For the ETIAS things were very blurry. It was initially set to be in effect in the second half of 2024. Then they transferred the date to 2025 and just 2 days ago they announced that it will come into effect in Q4 2026! It has been crazy! I did change that in the FAQs section and thank you for pointing that out. 🙂
In any case, I would have informed you if anything was needed from your end.
For the tour in Santorini, the winter version of the tour is 6 hours. The summer version of the tour is 8 hours. They obviously ran the summer version of the tour since the weather was great during your stay. 🙂
We would love to see you coming back soon. There is so much to show you in Greece!
Especially, in summer, when all islands are open and operating 🥰
Take care & safe travels!
Greetings from Greece,
Angela & the GA Trips team

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Kimkim does it again. This is our second time traveling with Kim Ki...
Greece | Feb 17 - Feb 22, 2025

Susanna
Susanna A.
Clemson, SC | Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025
This is our second time traveling with Kim Kim and it won’t be our last. I had planned and booked out a trip with Angelica and then 10 days before our trip. My husband broke his foot. We still wanted to travel, but suddenly all the hiking around for a walking tourist seemed problematic. I contacted Angelica and she moved around an entire week of complicated logistics so that my husband could have a more comfortable time. We really appreciate it. The sweet home hotel in Athens was clean and... Read more

This is our second time traveling with Kim Kim and it won’t be our last. I had planned and booked out a trip with Angelica and then 10 days before our trip. My husband broke his foot. We still wanted to travel, but suddenly all the hiking around for a walking tourist seemed problematic. I contacted Angelica and she moved around an entire week of complicated logistics so that my husband could have a more comfortable time. We really appreciate it.

The sweet home hotel in Athens was clean and comfortable. It has absolutely outstanding breakfast. We enjoyed all our tours and driving excursions. We were especially surprised by how magnificent Delphi was. Somehow we hadn’t wrapped our minds around it beforehand, and we found it absolutely thrilling to be there.

Overall we were delighted with our adventures with our teens in Athens and definitely recommend Kimkim

Hotel Review
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens
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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Feb 24, 2025

Yeia sou Susanna,

I am thrilled to know that you had a lovely time with your family in Greece.
I am honestly really happy that I was able to rearrange things due to the unfortunate injury of your husband and that eventually, things turned out nicely.

We would love to see you coming back soon and show you more of our AMAZING country. There are so many magnificent spots all over Greece that are sure to thrill you. 🙂

Take care & safe travels!
Aggeliki & the GA Trips team 🥰

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WONDERFUL!
Greece | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2025

Christy
Christy M.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2025
We had a wonderful trip from start to finish and everywhere in between. Angela took care of everything! The accommodations, the tours, the transfers, the reservations were all made to our specifications and if something changed, Angela took care of it immediately. We had piece of mind every step of the way that we were and would be taken care of and that is priceless. Would recommend to anyone traveling abroad! Thank you again! Read more

We had a wonderful trip from start to finish and everywhere in between. Angela took care of everything! The accommodations, the tours, the transfers, the reservations were all made to our specifications and if something changed, Angela took care of it immediately. We had piece of mind every step of the way that we were and would be taken care of and that is priceless. Would recommend to anyone traveling abroad! Thank you again!

Hotel Reviews
Four Streets Athens
Athens

Great apartment! Great location! Safe! Would definitely recommend

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Azure Villa Santorini
Santorini

It is the off season and the villa was closed. The couple who met us. Had not opened it up prior and made sure everything was working. It seemed as they had actually never been there. They couldn’t even find the breaker to the lights. Once everything was in working order, we really enjoyed our stay. The views from the villa are amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olive Green Hotel
Heraklion

Great spot. About a block away from all the shopping and food you could ever want. Breakfast was fantastic for a hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Very modern. Not traditional
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Zoe Garden Home
Spata Athens

We were only here for a short time but it felt like home from the moment we got there. The host is so inviting and friendly. Providing many different touches to make us feel welcome!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Delicious Athens Food Tour
The Delicious Athens Food Tour
Greece

Elizabeth is amazing! Showed us and fed us so many many things!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking tour
Winter Panoramic Tour 24 - 25
Winter Panoramic Tour 24 - 25
Santorini

Great to see all the different sights of the island and hear some history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Babas and Yanis are great!
Transport
Tailored Private tour
Tailored Private tour
Santorini

Our travel advisor planned most of this but then we changed a couple of things along the way. We added the lighthouse and red sand beach. It was great to be able to have the basic tour and then add more things that we liked.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Babas and Yanis are great!
Transport
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Greece

Great guide and great information. We learned so much and saw so much.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
These guys were phenomenal! Watch out for the “evil” table at the end. 😂
Transport
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East
Greece

The mountains of Crete are a completely different world. We would have never known about. Beautiful views! Beautiful history! Beautiful people!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating! Great guides all together!
Transport
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Great tour. Wonderful explanation of the history and mythology.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking tour
Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini
Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jan 05, 2025

Yeia sou Christy and family!
I'm super happy to know that you enjoyed your time here in Greece with us.
We would love to see you coming back soon and show you more of our beautiful country. Maybe your next visit can be with a warmer weather so you can enjoy some of Greece's amazing beaches!

Thank you so much for trusting us with your family trip to Greece. 🙂

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

Greece-Winter-2024
Greece | Dec 21 - Dec 31, 2024

Rakesh
Rakesh W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2025
A Memorable Winter Getaway to Greece: A Vegetarian Family's Delight Our family of four recently embarked on an unforgettable 10-day winter vacation to Greece, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. As vegetarians, we were thrilled with the diverse and delicious food options throughout our trip. Traveling During Winter:
Visiting Greece in the off-season was a fantastic choice. While the weather was chilly with occasional rain, the festive atmosphere of Christmas made up for it.... Read more

A Memorable Winter Getaway to Greece: A Vegetarian Family's Delight

Our family of four recently embarked on an unforgettable 10-day winter vacation to Greece, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. As vegetarians, we were thrilled with the diverse and delicious food options throughout our trip.

Traveling During Winter:
Visiting Greece in the off-season was a fantastic choice. While the weather was chilly with occasional rain, the festive atmosphere of Christmas made up for it. The lack of tourist crowds allowed us to explore iconic sites and picturesque towns at a relaxed pace. Some shops were closed, but this added to the charm of discovering hidden local gems.

Hotel Highlights:

Bohemian Suites, Athens: This boutique hotel was brimming with historical charm. Its central location made it easy to access local sights and restaurants, and the personalized service was exceptional.

Daydream Suites, Santorini: The name says it all! Luxurious and boasting a view that will forever be etched in our minds, this was a true highlight of the trip.

Dom Boutique, Heraklion: A comfortable stay with great accessibility to the city square. It struck a perfect balance between convenience and charm.

Casa Delfino, Chania: A luxurious hotel steeped in history and located right in the heart of the old town. The ambiance was unmatched, and the service impeccable.

All hotels served delightful breakfasts, tailored to our vegetarian preferences, setting the tone for each day.

Tours and Activities:
The guided tours were well-organized and insightful.

In Athens, the mythology tour was interesting but didn’t include the museum visit, something we realized later. Private museum tours are a must for a richer experience.

The private tour of Delphi was a standout, and having a knowledgeable guide elevated the visit significantly.

Our journey from Heraklion to Chania with Joanna was extraordinary. She is a treasure trove of historical knowledge and made the drive enjoyable with fascinating stories and insights. Crete’s hospitality, especially from its locals, left a lasting impression on us.

Travel Planning:
Angela from Kimkim deserves special mention for her meticulous planning. Every detail of our itinerary was thoughtfully crafted, including historical and cultural tours, transit arrangements, restaurant reservations, and free time for leisure. Her precision ensured our trip ran seamlessly, earning her our highest recommendation.

Overall Experience:
Greece in winter exceeded our expectations. The combination of festive vibes, historical wonders, luxurious accommodations, exceptional local cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality made this trip one for the books. Our overall rating: 4.7/5.0. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Greece off-season!

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jan 03, 2025

Hi Rakesh,

Thank you so much for your thorough review!
I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed your vacation in Greece during Christmas.
It's super nice to know that you enjoyed the tours and found the accommodations great. I am honestly thrilled to be part of this great experience for your family.

We would love to see you coming back soon and show you more of our beautiful country!

Greetings from the GA Trips team and myself - Angela

Greece is Wonderful! Angela made it so
Greece | Aug 9 - Aug 19, 2023

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JEAN J.
Scarsdale, NY | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024
This is very late in coming but as many of us make our decisions using other people's reviews, I think Angela should get the recognition that she deserves. We had a great time in Greece. Angela took the hassle completely out of trip planning. She listened to our wishes and catered to us. With 3 kids, we didn't want the nightclubs of Mikonos or Santorini. Angela chose Milos and Naxos for us, planned our tours and excursions from Athens and arranged all accommodations, transportation and... Read more

This is very late in coming but as many of us make our decisions using other people's reviews, I think Angela should get the recognition that she deserves.

We had a great time in Greece. Angela took the hassle completely out of trip planning. She listened to our wishes and catered to us. With 3 kids, we didn't want the nightclubs of Mikonos or Santorini. Angela chose Milos and Naxos for us, planned our tours and excursions from Athens and arranged all accommodations, transportation and tickets. She even helped us check in for our ferries. She got it all right.

The drivers were wonderful. They were all prompt and ready with cold bottles of water. The accommodations also excellent. Erianna Suites in Milos was our favorite. We had the freedom to do what we liked and the structure to make it all work.

Thank you!

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Nov 29, 2024

Hey Jean,

It is never too late to share your great experience and it is always deeply appreciated. 😀
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on your experience in working with us.

I am really happy to know that you enjoyed your time and that I was able to make things easy for you taking all the hassle off your shoulders so you can focus on having an awesome time.

I would love to see you coming back soon!
Safe travels.
Angela & the GA Trips team

Greece Family Vacation
Greece | Sep 21 - Oct 4, 2024

Rod
Rod E.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
Angela organized an amazing trip for our family. We all enjoyed the tours, guides, hotels and culinary experiences during our stay in Athens, Naxos and Tinos. Read more

Angela organized an amazing trip for our family. We all enjoyed the tours, guides, hotels and culinary experiences during our stay in Athens, Naxos and Tinos.

Hotel Reviews
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Excellent location in the heart of Athens close to the Parthenon and "Old Athens". Very friendly and helpful staff with wonderful breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easily walkable to central Athens sights, museums, restaurants and shops
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Panos Studios
Naxos Town

Wonderful for our family vacation. Two suites met our needs to relax and cook when we wanted to

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the beach and short walk to center of Naxos with lots of restaurants very close by
Staff
Always helpful to our requests
Cleanliness & Comfort
Coocono Villas
Tinos

Beautiful Villas with nice welcome gift basket.

Authenticity & Character
Very Chic new contemporary design with wonderful views of the bay and Mykonos
Location
Short walk to the beach and easy walk to old town Tinos to visit restaurants.
Staff
All were very attentive and responded to our requests immediately
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera
Vravrona

Very slow check in. Hotel was billed as updated but rooms and all facilities are very tired. Food was very mediocre

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
took forever to order a drink in the outdoor lounge
Cleanliness & Comfort
everything
Activity Reviews
Bike & Food Tasting tour - conventional bike or e-bike
Bike & Food Tasting tour - conventional bike or e-bike
Athens

Very good overview of old Athens.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens Coastal Bike tour - conventional bike
Athens Coastal Bike tour - conventional bike
Athens

Wonderful way to see more of Athens than just the core.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was very helpful explaining the areas that we visited
Transport
Once Upon A Time in Naxos (a kids family tour!)
Once Upon A Time in Naxos (a kids family tour!)
Naxos

George was wonderful with the little girls

Quality of Experience
Enthusiastic George
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide for the day was extremely helpful explaining the areas that we visited
Transport
Very Comfortable transport van
Private Cook Service in Naxos
Private Cook Service in Naxos
Naxos

Food was fantastic and Maria was excellent explaining all dishes

Quality of Experience
Maria included the little girls when making some of the dishes. She brought small aprons and Chef hats for them:)
Private Half Day Catamaran Cruise
Private Half Day Catamaran Cruise
Naxos

A wonderful tour over to Paros and great swimming in two bays.

Quality of Experience
The Catamaran was very clean and well kept by the Captain
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Both the Captain and his mate were very personable and helpful with everyone. Snacks and drinks were a very nice touch.
Transport
A wonderful calm transfer across and back from Naxos to Paros
Naxos Culinary Tour
Naxos Culinary Tour
Greece

The cook and her husband were very gracious hosts and we had a fun dinner with them, the guide and some unexpected friends of the cook

Quality of Experience
Very helpful explaining how we could help prepare the dishes
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Van was a bit tired but clean
Tinos Full Day Tour
Tinos Full Day Tour
Tinos

Excellent tour of the small island. A great way to learn about the history of Tinos

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful answering any questions we had at all of the stops.
Transport
Cooking Experience - Meet the Locals
Cooking Experience - Meet the Locals
Greece

A fantastic lunch in the countryside with a wonderful cook.

Quality of Experience
Everyone (including the little girls) helped make the various dishes. Great explanations of how to make everything
Food
To be able to taste wonderful Greek cuisine that everyone had a hand in preparing. Lunch with the host and her husband overlooking the sea was special
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Nov 25, 2024
Yeia sou Rod! So nice to hear from you and thank you so much for sharing your feedback and thoughts on your trip. I am honestly really happy to know that you all (even the little ones) enjoyed your time here in Greece with us. That is amazing. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your feedback on Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera. It is highly appreciated and of course, we take that into deep consideration and will not book this hotel for anyone else in the future. They were supposed to have a... Read more

Yeia sou Rod!

So nice to hear from you and thank you so much for sharing your feedback and thoughts on your trip.

I am honestly really happy to know that you all (even the little ones) enjoyed your time here in Greece with us. That is amazing. 🙂

Thank you for sharing your feedback on Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera. It is highly appreciated and of course, we take that into deep consideration and will not book this hotel for anyone else in the future. They were supposed to have a full renovation last year around this time. I assume they actually never did. And now knowing that even the staff did not do their utmost best to offer a pleasant stay, that is a red line! I am really so sorry you had this experience at this accommodation and I truly thank you very much for your sincere feedback.

My best to the whole family,
Angela
Yamas! 🥂

The trip was okay ! I reached out to Kim Kim...
Greece | Sep 28 - Oct 11, 2024

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Marjorie R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
The trip was okay ! I reached out to Kim Kim earlier this year with a friends suggestion . We had 3 options and were walked thru every possibility. Angela was amazing . We had a slight snafu and she was immediately there for us . The drivers and excursions were seamless . We visited the country of Greece and 3 islands 4 major cities … going forward I thought as a senior couple a little too much for us . We lost a few days due to transfers between islands that I was not prepared /told about.... Read more

The trip was okay ! I reached out to Kim Kim earlier this year with a friends suggestion . We had 3 options and were walked thru every possibility. Angela was amazing . We had a slight snafu and she was immediately there for us . The drivers and excursions were seamless . We visited the country of Greece and 3 islands 4 major cities … going forward I thought as a senior couple a little too much for us . We lost a few days due to transfers between islands that I was not prepared /told about. The excursions were interesting but took up a lot of our time . We have been to Europe 5 times and although this seemed easy in the future I will plan on our own

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2024
Hi Peggy, I'm really sorry to see that you didn't enjoy the your trip to the fullest. You never mentioned anything during the trip. On the contrary you always told me that you are having a great time and all was an amazing adventure. The only ferry you had was the one between Santorini and Crete. That's because there is no straight flight connection between the islands.
For your transfer from Athens to Santorini and Crete back to Athens I recommend taking a flight - which you eventually did... Read more

Hi Peggy,

I'm really sorry to see that you didn't enjoy the your trip to the fullest. You never mentioned anything during the trip. On the contrary you always told me that you are having a great time and all was an amazing adventure.

The only ferry you had was the one between Santorini and Crete. That's because there is no straight flight connection between the islands.
For your transfer from Athens to Santorini and Crete back to Athens I recommend taking a flight - which you eventually did - exactly to reduce transfer times, as did keep in mind that you are senior travelers so reducing any hassle was my priority.

Finally, the full - detailed itinerary with all times and info was sent to you 22 days prior to your arrival (final full detailed trip plan sent on September 6th while your arrival was on September 28th).
So you knew 3 weeks ahead about how long each transfer would be take and the exact times of pick ups, etc.

I am honestly really sorry that I now know that something wasn't at your liking.
My ultimate goal is to offer lifetime experiences. Not only meet but exceed all expectations. I'm really sorry to know that I didn't manage to do that for you as I have done for so many travelers leaving superb feedback about their trip. 😕

Safe travels!
Angela

Best vacation ever. Treated like royalty.
Greece | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2024

Kim
Kim P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2024
George and Maria in Naxos were awesome. Nicole in Santorini really knocked it out of park and a true local. Read more

George and Maria in Naxos were awesome. Nicole in Santorini really knocked it out of park and a true local.

Hotel Reviews
Ava Hotel & Suites
Athens

Close to everything

Authenticity & Character
Sits in great area.
Location
Close to great restaurants. Acropolis was walking distance.
Staff
Very accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable
Antony Suites
Naxos

Walking distance to everything.

Authenticity & Character
Had everything we needed and made to order breakfast delivered
Location
Anna was very helpful and made great recommendations
Staff
Anna and the owner
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Elite Suites Oia
Santorini

Most amazing hotel I have ever stayed.

Authenticity & Character
Tucked in the cliff side and really represented Santorini.
Location
Location, view, pool, staff
Staff
They went out of their way to meet our needs.
Cleanliness & Comfort
I know I will be booking this place again in the future. I really want to bring kids and grandkids.
14 Reasons Why
Athens

This is located in a very trendy energy location.

Authenticity & Character
It is trendy, world concious and really relatable in today’s world. Affirmations in every room.
Location
Staffing was so amazing. We are in our sixties and this staff was so polite and always trying to make it better
Staff
Always jumping in to help. Very aware of what is happening around them and where they can make a difference.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Christina is very knowledgeable and takes times to answer questions

Quality of Experience
Having a local giving his own life experience while showing the history of this area.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Opening our door. Always on time
Transport
I didn’t have to plan it.
Mount Zas Hike: the highest peak in the Cyclades!
Mount Zas Hike: the highest peak in the Cyclades!
Naxos

George was great. Funny, knowledgeable and nice looking. this was a great hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos Town: Food, People & Heritage
Naxos Town: Food, People & Heritage
Naxos

Maria was great - knew the area well and most of Greece.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
this tour has relationships to all the tasting locations so they are quick to feed us
Transport
we walked this tour
Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Greece

Food, scenery and staff was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Restaurant staff were amazing and accommodating
Transport
walked again
Day Hike at Thirassia 2025
Day Hike at Thirassia 2025
Santorini

Great hike and lots of history. Nicole has grown up on this island and know so much.

Quality of Experience
top notch
Food
meals prepared and served at the home of the guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Santorini

Crew was great - other guests no so much.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Photo taken by Kim P
Photo taken by Kim P
Photo taken by Kim P
Photo taken by Kim P
Photo taken by Kim P
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 14, 2024

Yeia sou, Kim!

Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback.
We are thrilled to know that you had a great time here in Greece with us.
I will be here and more than happy to assist you with your next adventure in Greece - this time with kids and grandkids! I'm sure it will be amazing 😀

My best to Tom.

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

Angela did an incredible job planning this tr...
Greece | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2024

Kate
Kate R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2024
Angela did an incredible job planning this trip with us. She really listened to our interests and developed a wonderful itinerary beginning in Athens with a mythological small group tour of Acropolis and other ancient sites with Kristina.We did a private half day walking food tour of neighborhoods in Athens with Elena. She was so knowledgeable about history, culture and of course food.
We moved on to Naxos and did a walking tour of old city with Katya. She had a wealth of information... Read more

Angela did an incredible job planning this trip with us. She really listened to our interests and developed a wonderful itinerary beginning in Athens with a mythological small group tour of Acropolis and other ancient sites with Kristina.We did a private half day walking food tour of neighborhoods in Athens with Elena. She was so knowledgeable about history, culture and of course food.
We moved on to Naxos and did a walking tour of old city with Katya. She had a wealth of information about architecture, history and cuisine of Naxos.
The following day we toured villages of Naxos. We sampled foods and climbed to ancient ruins, monasteries and other sites.
The last leg of trip was In Santorini. We spent a day away from caldera exploring other parts of Santorini and had a fabulous lunch with wine tasting in a garden. The final day was spent on a catamaran seeing the caldera from the water, swimming at different places along the caldera and ended with grilled dinner on the boat. Only 10 people and verycompetent crew.
It is hard to name each and every tour guide but I would say across the board, they were very knowledgeable, paced the day well and encouraged us to keep our steps up! There is a lot of walking and climbing. We are in our mid 70sand in good health. We felt challenged but not overwhelmed.

Hotel Reviews
Niche Hotel Athens
Athens

Well located near major visiting sites. Built with archeological excavations visible from lobby. Fabulous rooftop restaurant. Perfect view of Acropolis. Attentive staff. Excellent breakfast served at rooftop restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Seeing excavation sites as you walk in.
Location
Close to major sites
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate
Antony Suites
Naxos

Lovely quiet apartment steps from Aegean Sea and main part of Old town.

Authenticity & Character
Minimalist decor, relaxing
Location
Quick walk to Old town. Steps from beach
Staff
Anna greeted us and helped orient us with directions, restaurants etc
Cleanliness & Comfort
Utterly spotless and very quiet
Above Blue Suites
Santorini

Highest point on caldera. Did not have to go anywhere to experience gorgeous sunsets. All could be seen from terrace.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms built into caldera itself.
Location
Top of caldera. Short walk to restaurants in town
Staff
Always there to help. They carried luggage up and down stairs, making easy check in and out
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well cared for.
Activity Reviews
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Excellent information. Well paced given lots of walking. Very knowledgeable guide

Quality of Experience
Excellent orientation to city
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable in terms of art, architecture and history
The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour
The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour
Greece

Excellent way to explore Athens. Visited neighborhoods we might not have found.

Quality of Experience
Fun and informative
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide Elena knew so many of people we met along the food tour. This made it very personal
Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Walking Tour
Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Walking Tour
Naxos

Katya helped us understand both ancient and contemporary history of Naxos.

Quality of Experience
Ended with wine and cheese tasting!!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Katya made day so interesting. Easy to get lost in maze of Castle. She gave us useful landmarks
Villages of Naxos and Beyond!
Villages of Naxos and Beyond!
Naxos

So good to get outside of Ild town and experience village life beyond.

Quality of Experience
Visiting different villages and getting feel for local people and culture
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our our guide was very warm and knew so many of people we visited.
Transport
Very comfortable way to get around
All time classic Santorini 2024
All time classic Santorini 2024
Greece

Excellent way to experience life in Santorini outside of caldera.

Quality of Experience
Variety of stops, red rock beach, museum, vineyard etc
Food
Great wine tasting with 3 course lunch in a beautiful garden setting
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very attentive to interests and pace of climbing
Transport
Comfortable and able to navigate impossibly narrow streets
HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD
HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD
Santorini

So special to see caldera from the water and get close up to volcanic rocks.

Quality of Experience
Extremely clean and comfortable vessel
Food
Well prepared food on board
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Crew members friendly and knowledgeable Cooked great dinner on board
Transport
Driver negotiated impossible roads. Comfortable vehicle
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 13, 2024

Yeia sou, Kate!

Good to know you are back home and thank you so much for your time to share your valuable feedback.

We are all truly happy to know that you had a great time here in Greece with us and we all are looking forward to seeing you coming back soon.
I will be here and more than happy to assist you with your next adventure in Greece!

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