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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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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 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)

Amazing Family Trip to Greece
Greece | May 25 - Jun 6, 2025

Mackenzie
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... Read more

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.

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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.

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Naxian Rhapsody
Naxos

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.

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We enjoyed being outside of the village, but for someone wanting to walk to restaurants and shops this might not be the best location.
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Once Upon A Time in Naxos (a kids family tour!)
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 ฮงฮฑฮปฮบฮตฮฏฮฟ 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!

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
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. ๐Ÿ™‚

Safe travels and take care,
Angela and the GA Trips team

Amazing Family Trip to Greece
Greece | May 18 - May 27, 2025

Toby
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... Read more

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
Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the heart of everything
Staff
Attentive and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Absolute Mykonos Suites & More
Mykonos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
So friendly and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sole d'oro Luxury Suites
Santorini
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Happy Cretan Suites
Malevizi, Crete
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Most welcoming and friendly , so hospitable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
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Transport
Mykonos Island Tour - Like a Local!
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.

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Rhenia & Delos day cruise
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

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
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. ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ™
I would love to see you come back and show you more of my amazing country. ๐Ÿ˜€

My best to you and the family,
Angela - the GA Trips team

The Milos guide Michael was fabulous as was o...
Greece | May 11 - May 21, 2025

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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!

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Santa Maria Village Resort and Spa
Milos

Great room, beautiful breakfast. Walking distance to the beach and downtown restaurants.

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Antony Suites
Naxos

My favorite of them all. Great room, absolutely best breakfast. Anna goes above and beyond.

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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.

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14 Reasons Why
Athens

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.

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Activity Reviews
Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Sunset Walking Tour
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.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
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.

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Best of Milos half-day tour
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.

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Kayaking Kalandos โ€“ Rina Cave / Day Trip
Kayaking Kalandos โ€“ 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.

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
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! ๐Ÿ™‚
Until our paths meet again,
Take care and safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team

Trip to Greece - the trip of a lifetime!
Greece | May 11 - May 19, 2025

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Alan G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 27, 2025
We had a great trip to Greece with the help of Aggeliki. She really took our plans to heart and built a trip that maximized our time there! We wanted to make sure we saw as much as we could and our private tours were great. Maybe I should have even trusted her when she said we should plan another half day on our own but we loved what we saw. One addition we would add is to hike up Filapappous Hill and see the city and the Acropolis from another perspective. It was a great trip. Read more

We had a great trip to Greece with the help of Aggeliki. She really took our plans to heart and built a trip that maximized our time there! We wanted to make sure we saw as much as we could and our private tours were great. Maybe I should have even trusted her when she said we should plan another half day on our own but we loved what we saw. One addition we would add is to hike up Filapappous Hill and see the city and the Acropolis from another perspective. It was a great trip.

Hotel Reviews
O&B Athens Boutique Hotel
Athens

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location to Psirri and other parts of the city
Staff
Their staff was superb!!! Both the front desk and breakfast servers !!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Really updated rooms and bathrooms
Heavens Edge
Santorini

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Thereโ€™s not a lot like this location nestled in the side of the mountain of Santorini. Be aware that you will have to walk up and down LOTS of stairs. It was fine for us but we reminded ourselves not to bring our 85y/o parents.
Staff
Staff was wonderful. LOVED the breakfast each morning and they really helped us with anything we needed.
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Bohemian Suites Athens
Athens

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Didnโ€™t get to know the area well
Staff
Staff not as available but very nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
New bathrooms
Activity Reviews
Panoramic Tour 2025
Panoramic Tour 2025
Santorini
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Our guide was wonderful but I wasnโ€™t as interested in the mythology as the real history. She did a good job making sure that happened. She also gave us the recommendation to go to Fillapappous Hill which we really enjoyed.

Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Athens

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

Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Greece

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

Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera
Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera
Athens
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Santorini

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

Full-Day Tour of Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus & Isthmus Canal
Full-Day Tour of Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus & Isthmus Canal
Athens

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

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on May 28, 2025

Yeia sou Alan,

I am really happy that you had a lovely time here in Greece with us and that you enjoyed the tours and places you visited.

We would love to see you come back someday. ๐Ÿ™‚

My best to Sheree and the kids,
Angela - GA Trips team

Trip was one of a lifetime! Planning includin...
Greece | May 10 - May 19, 2025

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Marlin H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 23, 2025
Trip was one of a lifetime! Planning including transportation and guides were really good. Will mention a couple challenges later. Appreciated the planning by Angela to have our group of six mostly to ourselves. The only time we have a larger group was at Athens, Kronoss and Corinth but was only 14 folks usually. Guides all very knowledgeable and catered to any slight changes or provided options.
The individualized boutique hotels were absolutely wonderful. Only challenge from time to time...
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Trip was one of a lifetime! Planning including transportation and guides were really good. Will mention a couple challenges later. Appreciated the planning by Angela to have our group of six mostly to ourselves. The only time we have a larger group was at Athens, Kronoss and Corinth but was only 14 folks usually. Guides all very knowledgeable and catered to any slight changes or provided options.
The individualized boutique hotels were absolutely wonderful. Only challenge from time to time were the steps to get to the enjoyable hotel rooms. Santorini biggest challenge. But oh, the reward of the Elite Rooms! The tours of Athens and Corinth were wonderful, local food suggestions from hotels or local folks were all wonderful.
The hotel in Athens was nice and quiet but was so isolated on small street our transportation vans had a hard time getting down the street. Glad we didn't have to drive.
Got to experience the Sahara sandstorm one day! Fun but for the Cretans a challenge.
Wonderful experience the final evening with the Greek Cooking class and eating the food and tasting the wine! And oh, the wine, cheese, yogurt, baklava, figs, olives - What can we say! Thanks Angelia!! Would let you plan our next trip somewhere in this world!!

Hotel Reviews
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania

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

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Artion City Boutique Hotel
Iraklio

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

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Elite Suites Oia
Santorini

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

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Oniro City
Athens

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

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jun 01, 2025

Hey you!

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on your experience in Greece.
"Trip was one of a lifetime!". This phrase is the best thing I can read from a guest who has traveled with us.
I am super happy to know that you had a great time here with us.
I know some hotels are challenging to get to, but as you said, the views usually pay off!
I would truly love to see you all coming back to Greece.
There are so many more places I would like to show you, and that I am sure you will love.
Until your next visit, take care and safe travels!

Angela & the GA Trips team

This was an awesome trip. As Iโ€™ve been tellin...
Greece | May 10 - May 19, 2025

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Tobias L.
Greece | Reviewed on May 23, 2025
This was an awesome trip. As Iโ€™ve been telling people since we are home โ€œmy heart is full (everything went very smoothly), my head is full (many historical details/dates, Greek mythology etc.), my belly is full ( loved the Greek food) but my body is tired! (Good tired). I would echo Keith/Phyllis's review concerning the guides. Four of us wear hearing aids which at times was difficult to hear, especially womenโ€™s voices which are higher pitched making it more difficult to understand. But... Read more

This was an awesome trip. As Iโ€™ve been telling people since we are home โ€œmy heart is full (everything went very smoothly), my head is full (many historical details/dates, Greek mythology etc.), my belly is full ( loved the Greek food) but my body is tired! (Good tired). I would echo Keith/Phyllis's review concerning the guides. Four of us wear hearing aids which at times was difficult to hear, especially womenโ€™s voices which are higher pitched making it more difficult to understand. But overall just an amazing trip. Thanks for accommodating our requests. Youโ€™re the best!

Hotel Review
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania

Beautiful view of the water and very homey.

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Activity Review
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
Chania

When I initially saw this scheduled I wasnโ€™t real excited about this. But the experience was wonderful and Iโ€™m glad I got to do this. Our driver/guide was very good and the family as well. And we had fun getting to know and interact with the other people.

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See Phyllisโ€™s comments about the one guide.
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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on May 23, 2025

Yeia sou Toby,

Thank you for sharing your feedback.
I'm really excited to know that you have been talking about the your trip to Greece, an that you are overall full! Being full and tired after returning from a trip is exactly how it should be!
I have noted your Phyllis's and your feedback about the guide.
We will see how this can be fixed.

It was a real pleasure working with you on this trip.
Hope to see you coming back soon. ๐Ÿ™‚

Best regards,
Angela and the GA Trips team

Overall, the trip design and logistics were e...
Greece | May 10 - May 19, 2025

Phyllis
Phyllis S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 21, 2025
Overall, the trip design and logistics were excellent. Tour personal were knowledgeable and wanted us to have an enjoyable and educational time. And, they all arrived on time and handled the details. The excursions were interesting ones. The only suggestions for improvement would be a hotel location closer to attractions in Athens, and one tour guide, while overall good, one tour guide did not always position herself and enunciate well enough to be heard by the whole group. Read more

Overall, the trip design and logistics were excellent. Tour personal were knowledgeable and wanted us to have an enjoyable and educational time. And, they all arrived on time and handled the details. The excursions were interesting ones.

The only suggestions for improvement would be a hotel location closer to attractions in Athens, and one tour guide, while overall good, one tour guide did not always position herself and enunciate well enough to be heard by the whole group.

Hotel Reviews
Oniro City
Athens

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

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Elite Suites Oia
Santorini

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

Artion City Boutique Hotel
Iraklio
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania
Activity Reviews
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East
Greece
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We guide you in the Past 2025
We guide you in the Past 2025
Greece
Quality of Experience
Excellent choice of excursions. Tour guide was difficult to hear/understand.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
Chania
Private Biblical Tour of Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal
Private Biblical Tour of Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal
Greece
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Santorini
Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini
Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini
Santorini
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Greece
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on May 22, 2025

Yeia sou, Phyllis!

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

I am really happy that you had an overall very nice time here in Greece with us.
Your notes on Oniro City and the guide in Santorini are well noted. We will reach out ot the guide and let her know so that she makes sure that next time she is heard.

We would love to see you come back soon.

Safe travels!
Aggeliki & the GA Trips team

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 โ€“ The authentic tastes and traditions food tour
Tasting Kalamata โ€“ The authentic tastes and traditions food tour
Kalamata

I got to try many things I hadnโ€™t had before and as a foody thatโ€™s saying something. Our guide Dora was knowledgeable and very personable. It was a pleasure to spend time with her.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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 didnโ€™t know.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
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 ๐Ÿ™‚)
We would love to see you come back soon!

Stay safe and safe travels!

Our best from Greece,
Angela & the GA Trips teams

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.

Quality of Experience
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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. ๐Ÿ™‚
In any case, I would have informed you if...
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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. ๐Ÿ™‚
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. ๐Ÿ™‚
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 ๐Ÿฅฐ
Take care & safe travels!
Greetings from Greece,
Angela & the GA Trips team

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 wonโ€™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 wonโ€™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 hadnโ€™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
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
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. ๐Ÿ™‚

Take care & safe travels!
Aggeliki & the GA Trips team ๐Ÿฅฐ