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Antonis Chatzis

Half from Athens, half from Tinos island, naturally connected to the sea and always on the move around the globe. I strongly believe that engaging with the locals is what makes traveling a life journey.

How did you get involved in travel?

"I used to enjoy most of my summers in the Greek island of Tinos, as the son of a local keen marble artisan, having the chance to develop a strong passion for the sea, marble, and the local culture and arts in general.
My passion for discovering human diversity through travel, stems from my grandpa who used to welcome each and every passer-by who visited his village into his home. Travellers from all over the world, re-visiting the village, still search for him."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Hard to say. So many to choose from...
I will take you back when I was a university student.
Florence - Piazzale Michelangelo, late afternoon. A light breeze of air caught me sitting by the stairs, watching the sun set over Ponte Vecchio and Arno river. Myself, my cousin and a couple of beers. While the sun was setting I made a promise to myself, to go back home and make Travelers visiting my country feel the way I did.
And so I've been doing since then..."

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I left Greece with new friends
Greece | Mar 15 - Mar 23, 2024

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Amity G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
Using Be a Greek was the best choice I made in planning my vacation. There was so much I didn't have to worry about. And if anything confused me, I would send a text to the team and be answered immediately. Their local providers were all top-notch. The Greeks are pros since tourism is their biggest industry, and so many of them seem to know exactly what makes a visitor feel safe and at-home. We are history buffs, so the personalized tours and Ph.D. level tour guides were worth any added... Read more

Using Be a Greek was the best choice I made in planning my vacation. There was so much I didn't have to worry about. And if anything confused me, I would send a text to the team and be answered immediately. Their local providers were all top-notch. The Greeks are pros since tourism is their biggest industry, and so many of them seem to know exactly what makes a visitor feel safe and at-home. We are history buffs, so the personalized tours and Ph.D. level tour guides were worth any added costs. But it was Maria who helped me plan the trip and gave me the most personalized experience. She even came to tour one of the sites with us! I felt like I made friends with the people at Be a Greek. I recommend this company without hesitation or reservation.

Hotel Reviews
The Foundry Suites
Athens

Fabulous and unique. Being here with our two teens was a great way to start our visit to Greece. The lobby looks like a little library, and a hotel staff person was always sitting there waiting to welcome you at any hour. We loved breakfasts on the rooftop. Great for those who care about design. I recommend without reservation.

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Residenza Vranas Boutique Hotel Chania
Chania

We got a spacious suite on the top floor of this adorable little place. The balcony overlooking the harbor alone was worth the cost. We also soaked in the hot tub during our chilly March visit. The staff, like George, were so eager to please and to help. I recommend this beautiful place with no hesitation!

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Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
Heraklion

The photos of the "family suite" did not represent what we got. Maybe I should have looked closer, but there is no sitting room, desk, or any social space to hang out as a family. The joined rooms were small with a single window. The worst part was the beds for our teens. They were both hard futon-like mattresses, and my tall son was barely supported by the cot frame. We ended up switching hotels. This is a business hotel, and seems perfectly fine for that purpose. Safe and clean. Just not good for families!

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Activity Review
The Real Cretan Cooking Small-Group Experience
The Real Cretan Cooking Small-Group Experience
Chania

I loved our experience with the family who showed us how to cook! First of all, the meal we made was the best thing I ate in Crete, and I ate many great meals. The experience is long but well-paced. The only thing was that the history lesson offered was a little redundant for us, and my 11 year old drifted off. I might shorten the experience just a little. But if you want to get your hands into the herbs and veggies that Greek food is so famous for, take this excursion! The people are sweet and fun. You won't regret it.

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Antonis
Antonis Chatzis
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Apr 06, 2024
Dear Amity, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Company! We are thrilled to hear that your vacation planning was made effortless and enjoyable with our services. Our Team takes great pride in providing top-notch experiences and ensuring that our Travelers feel safe, at home, and well taken care of during their stay. It's wonderful to hear that Maria and the rest of our Team created a trip to remember for you and your family and we are delighted that you... Read more

Dear Amity,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Company! We are thrilled to hear that your vacation planning was made effortless and enjoyable with our services. Our Team takes great pride in providing top-notch experiences and ensuring that our Travelers feel safe, at home, and well taken care of during their stay.

It's wonderful to hear that Maria and the rest of our Team created a trip to remember for you and your family and we are delighted that you felt like you made friends with us. We feel exactly the same way!

We truly appreciate your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back to Greece in the future!

Antonis

Greece Vacation
Greece | Sep 16 - Sep 25, 2023

Rebekah
Rebekah T.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
Our trip to Greece was amazing, went smoothly and was unforgettable. I have nothing but good things to say about our experience. This was our first trip to Europe and I was so impressed with the service that was provided. Communication was prompt and I was always able to get a hold of someone instantly if I needed them. Everyday we were notified of our schedule and times of excursions for the next day. The whole team at Be A Greek created a vacation for us that we will never forget. Highly... Read more

Our trip to Greece was amazing, went smoothly and was unforgettable. I have nothing but good things to say about our experience. This was our first trip to Europe and I was so impressed with the service that was provided. Communication was prompt and I was always able to get a hold of someone instantly if I needed them. Everyday we were notified of our schedule and times of excursions for the next day. The whole team at Be A Greek created a vacation for us that we will never forget. Highly recommend them and hoping to use their services again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Alcanea Boutique Hotel Chania
Chania Town

A beautiful hotel with friendly staff. The building is over 500 years old which makes it even more amazing and beautiful. This hotel has an amazing location and views. Located in the port and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the beach. They also have a restaurant and bar with a complimentary breakfast. We had a balcony where we could sit and relax with a view of the lighthouse. It was amazing!

Authenticity & Character
The building is over 500 years old and beautifully maintained.
Location
Located within the Old Venetian Port of Chania but off to side away from noise. Beautiful views.
Staff
Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and lovely to talk to.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Since it is such an old building there are no elevators. So you will have to walk stairs but it is what gives the building character. Everything was clean and comfortable.
DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

Stayed here one night just to sleep. The hotel was beautiful, modern, and clean. Oddly located on a side street that gets busy but we didn't stay in the hotel except to sleep and it was conveniently located to tons of shops and restaurants. Beautiful area to walk about and sightsee.

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Beautiful and modern hotel
Location
Within walking distance to main shops, food and sights. I am not a city person so it was a little loud and busy for me in the area.
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Above Blue Suites Santorini
Santorini

This hotel and the location are breathtaking! The views from the hotel were beautiful! The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious with so many options. So many walking trails and things to do in the area.

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Beautiful blue and white hotel with breathtaking views.
Location
I'll never forget the beautiful views from this hotel.
Staff
The women who checked us in was lovely, friendly and extremely helpful. She recommended restaurants and made our stay very relaxing.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and the hotel was well maintained.
Argo Hotel
Mykonos

Beautiful hotel and centrally located to many restaurants and beaches. I was impressed with the size of our room and the amenities. The hotel was beautiful.

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Centrally located to many restaurants, a few shops and the beach. You can even walk down the street to catch a water taxi to access more beaches.
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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athina

I am not a city person and this hotel is located within the city. That being said if you stay in Athens then you need to stay at this hotel! They have a restaurant on their rooftop with the perfect view of the Acropolis. Extremely beautiful! Plus the food was delicious. The rooms were cleaned and maintained, and they had a jacuzzi bathtub. Being in the city it was quiet at night within our room.

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Rooftop view of the Acropolis.
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Activity Reviews
Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings
Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings
Greece

It was so nice to tour Chania Old Town with a local who does tours. It was great to hear the history and be taken to historical locations. The food and wine tasting at the end was a nice way to try local food and dishes. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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We met the tour guide at our hotel location. Very convenient and easy.
Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour
Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour
Greece

The tour was very informative and insightful. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and you could feel her passion. Learned so much and we we enjoyed the beauty and knowledge we gained.

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Private Santorini Cultural Highlights Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
Private Santorini Cultural Highlights Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
Santorini

We enjoyed this tour and we were able to choose the locations we wanted to see. The best part was talking with the tour guide and learning about the culture. All the locations were beautiful. We visited a monastery, and winery, and walked through a local town. Very beautiful and informative experience.

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Santorini Caldera Small-group Sunset Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar
Santorini Caldera Small-group Sunset Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar
Santorini

If you visit Santorini this is a must-do! We had so much fun! The staff on the boat were all amazing, kind, and fun! It was a small group of people so we all chatted, got to know each other, and enjoyed the beautiful cruise. We swam in the ocean, saw the beautiful beaches, swam in the hot springs, had a delicious meal, and watched the sunset. They also showed us many historical sights. This cruise was one of my favorite excursions on our vacation.

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Mykonos Old Town Private Guided Walking Tour
Mykonos Old Town Private Guided Walking Tour
Mykonos

I am so happy we did this walking tour otherwise my husband and I would have been walking in circles around Mykonos. The tour took us to all the spots to get beautiful photos and avoid the crowds. Learned about the history and how Mykonos became known for being a party location. The city is beautiful with all the shops and painted walkways and homes.

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The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
Athens

So glad we did this tour because there is so much you can miss out on with the history of the Acropolis. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate and taught us so much. The Acropolis is absolutely beautiful and a must-visit. We are happy we had a tour of the museum as well because there is such an extensive amount of history to learn.

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Free Day in Chania
Free Day in Chania
Chania

We were happy we had a free day in Chania so we could explore the city and recover from a long day of travel. The city is beautiful and lovely to spend time walking around and exploring. There is so much to see. You could sit for hours just watching the water. Beautiful city and our favorite location we visited in Greece.

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Local specialist: Antonis Chatzis

The KimKim team did a great job but some of their people did not.
Greece | Jun 1 - Jun 10, 2023

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Susie S.
Kettering, OH | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2023
The KimKim team did an amazing job planning and executing our family trip to Greece.
Wehad drivers and guides and all were opposite the cruise ship drop off and other
added folks into the cities.
Our guide for the Acropolis, the city tour in Chania and the Hike in Crete were all amazing!
Not only informative but they were all so compassionate about the job they were doing!
Our drivers in Athens and Crete we awesome and safe and prompt.
I cannot say the same thing for our drivers in...
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The KimKim team did an amazing job planning and executing our family trip to Greece.
Wehad drivers and guides and all were opposite the cruise ship drop off and other
added folks into the cities.
Our guide for the Acropolis, the city tour in Chania and the Hike in Crete were all amazing!
Not only informative but they were all so compassionate about the job they were doing!
Our drivers in Athens and Crete we awesome and safe and prompt.
I cannot say the same thing for our drivers in Santorini, first one was nice enough but on his phone the entire time and should have spent more time watching the road. The second driver taking us to an event, was late and not "because of traffic", because there was none. He also had mutliple signs in his vehicle to tip him! Unprofessional in my opinion. I will not tip when someone tells me to do so. Our Third driver picked us up from our sunset cruise and obviously thought he was a nightclub. the musinc an lights were super loud and bright. We asked to lower the volume to no avail. In addition the speed he drove was unacceptable! It was unsafe for everyone! Also he decided to take a longer route and drop us off last , intersting. He must have had some personal issues. Also he did have an extra body on the van that he was delivering too,

Local specialist: Antonis Chatzis

Selected Guides : Constantina (Athens - very good) Theodora - e...
Greece | Jun 1 - Jun 10, 2023

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Kathleen S.
Mount Pleasant, SC | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2023
Constantina (Athens - very good
Theodora - excellent !! ( In Chiana ) can't say enough of knowledge and passion for what. she does
Constantina ( Gorge .... really enjoyed )
? nname - Herculian /palace - very nice- too fast dialogue annd scripted
Sanntorinni. -Alex enjoyed / great knnowledge ///// driver was not --playing on phonne the entire time he was driving way too fast
The Santorini Sunset boat was ok - obviously the water was very nice annd views but the vann driver (... Read more

Constantina (Athens - very good
Theodora - excellent !! ( In Chiana ) can't say enough of knowledge and passion for what. she does
Constantina ( Gorge .... really enjoyed )
? nname - Herculian /palace - very nice- too fast dialogue annd scripted
Sanntorinni. -Alex enjoyed / great knnowledge ///// driver was not --playing on phonne the entire time he was driving way too fast

The Santorini Sunset boat was ok - obviously the water was very nice annd views but the vann driver ( return only) was dangerous with his speeds and driving , rediculoous with the loudness of music / even after being asked to turn down

Local specialist: Antonis Chatzis

Greece 2023
Greece | Apr 18 - Apr 23, 2023

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Robin K.
Chanhassen, MN | Reviewed on May 01, 2023
Our trip to Greece was fantastic. They really listened to what our interests are, the age of the group traveling, and developed the trip around that. Everything happened on time, drivers were always on time and we had no hiccups. Read more

Our trip to Greece was fantastic. They really listened to what our interests are, the age of the group traveling, and developed the trip around that. Everything happened on time, drivers were always on time and we had no hiccups.

Hotel Reviews
Ergon House
Athens

We really loved this hotel. The location was fantastic, rooms were comfortable and the restaurant was top-notch.

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DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

Nice hotel with a nice location. Rooms are a bit smaller than other rooms we have been in.

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Room was just a little small.
Kivotos Santorini
Santorini

This hotel is a nice hotel but doesn't fit our demographic. The rooms are very dark, with no natural lighting. Because of the indoor jacuzzi everything was damp.

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They are trying to tie the volcano ash piece into their theme, but for us it didn't fit the vibe of the island.
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Very attentive - maybe too much so.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Adding some natural lighting and ventilation.
Sofitel Athens Airport
Athens

Nice hotel and the location across the street from the airport was very convenient as we had a 6:00 am flight.

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The Tanneries Hotel & Spa
Chania

We absolutely loved this hotel! While it wasn't in the middle of town, we could still walk to everything. The hotel itself is beautiful with generous rooms. The restaurant and its staff are excellent and the view is spectacular.

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Activity Reviews
Discover Santorini Small-group Guided Tour
Discover Santorini Small-group Guided Tour
Santorini

This was a perfect outing for the last day of our 20 day trip. It showed us the true Santorini and Elsa was very knowledgeable.

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Apokoronas Region Seven Villages Private Tour
Apokoronas Region Seven Villages Private Tour
Chania

This was a very unique tour. It was good because you got to see Crete, but off the beaten path. Definitely areas that most tourists don't get to see. For us, the trip was much more about local food and tasting than most food tours we have been on.

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Private Tailored Elafonissi Tour
Private Tailored Elafonissi Tour
Greece

This was an unfortunate day, not because of the location or our guide, but because of the weather. To have to spend about 6 hours driving and to have the weather be cold, windy, and rainy when you get to the beach it is very disappointing. I am sure the beach is super beautiful but it wasn't on the day we were there.

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Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour
Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour
Greece

This is a super interesting tour and in our opinion, a can't miss. The ruins and the stories behind it all are fascinating.

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The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
Athens

If you are heading to Athens, this is a must see. It explains so much of the Greek culture.

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Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing Dinner at Aleria Restaurant
Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing Dinner at Aleria Restaurant
Athens

Half of the group really loved the experience and the other half didn't. It all depends on your food interests and if you like what they are focusing on that evening, it is a great experience. If you don't than not so much so.

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Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings
Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings
Greece

This should not be labelled as a Food and Wine Walking Tour. It is a cultural tour of the City - which we appreciated, however that isn't what the name implies. We started tasting some local cheese, but then finished the evening at a restaurant where we did some wine tasting with appetizers.

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Local specialist: Antonis Chatzis
Antonis
Antonis Chatzis
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on May 15, 2023

Dear Robin,

thank you for your kind words! We are all very happy that you enjoyed your trip to Greece so much!

Hope to see you back in Greece again soon!

Best,
Antonis