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Chris Gravas

I design entire journeys that mitigate issues before they arise.
I ensure the best possible orchestration of all services included.
I provide human accountability in real time.

My name is Chris, and I have a passion for authentic experiences, cultural awakenings, and nature explorations.

As a partner of a local boutique travel agency, I take every chance to explore Greece & Italy to expand my horizons, while making sure all trusted partners maintain their high-quality standards. I am very proud to call myself a true Greece & Italy "Insider"!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Families' & friends' trips (up to 10 people), memorable honeymoons, adventurous road trips to Mainland Greece & Peloponnese, activities in nature, history/culture/gastronomy & wine in Greece and Italy, and all kinds of tailor-made travel."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Having worked for many years in Sales and Marketing roles across multiple industries, traveling has always been my passion, taking every chance for trips across Greece, Europe, and America.

I first started as a travel specialist some years ago, in a transitional period of my life. It was something I immediately fell in love with, and I decided to further pursue it.

As a lifelong learner, I am constantly amazed by the vast wealth of Greece & Italy. Greece & Italy remain treasures of virgin, "unconquered" places and experiences to visit, see, taste, smell, feel, and cherish.

The opportunity to share these two beautiful countries with the rest of the world, and help them witness their unparalleled beauty, is both a challenge and a blessing, for which I am grateful."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I will never forget one of the road trips I experienced as a teenager with my family, starting from the cosmopolitan port of Ancona, then on to beautiful Venice, then to the quaint small mountain town of Innsbruck, Austria, and also Nurnberg in Germany, until resting in the wonderful Evian lake-side town of Montreux in Switzerland. This is a memory I cherish and I am thankful for.

Also, summer of 2017, I lived and worked on the island of Amorgos in Greece for a whole summer season. Apart from being amazed by the natural beauty of this Cyclades island, I was deeply touched by the charm of the Aegean Sea and its everlasting sense.

I had never felt so free in my life before."

Top itineraries and travel advice
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Luxury itineraries
Road trip itineraries

Recent trip reviews for Chris

I gave them a budget and they hit it to the d...
Greece | Jun 10 - Jun 18, 2026

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Steve S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
I gave them a budget and they hit it to the dollar. Good follow up and check ins throughout the trip. Read more

I gave them a budget and they hit it to the dollar. Good follow up and check ins throughout the trip.

Hotel Reviews
Daydream Luxury Suites
Santorini

Like most of Santorini had a lot of steps! Most rooms have a private hot tub. AC wasn’t great but they fixed it. Close to all the action in Fira. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Staff was fantastic and responded quickly with any questions or requests. Would recommend rooms 1-5. They are up higher with better views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
AC was only complaint but they fixed
Princess Mare Hotel
Naxos

Our local host was great. She really took care of us. Great breakfast and close to the main town and beach. Everything within walking distance. Only drawback was having the first floor room which was a little noisy at times. Room is small but workable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Jun 19, 2026

Hello Steve,

Thank you very much for sharing your views and feedback from your trip, appreciate your comments. I am glad that everything was smooth overall and that we tailored the trip to your budget. Wishing you a great rest of your summer, and safe future travels!

Kind regards,
Chris

From do-it-yourself planners: Kimkim was worth it
Greece | Apr 21 - May 12, 2026

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Lori B.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Our first experience with Kimkim (a trip to Greece and southern Italy) was very positive. We are accustomed to planning our own trips but found the advantages of working with Kimkim worthwhile: our agents offered experience and advice that can otherwise be difficult to come by; the agency provided services that smoothed the way where we would have struggled (for example, getting from airports to hotels); suggestions were provided for activities we otherwise wouldn’t have known about, such as... Read more

Our first experience with Kimkim (a trip to Greece and southern Italy) was very positive. We are accustomed to planning our own trips but found the advantages of working with Kimkim worthwhile: our agents offered experience and advice that can otherwise be difficult to come by; the agency provided services that smoothed the way where we would have struggled (for example, getting from airports to hotels); suggestions were provided for activities we otherwise wouldn’t have known about, such as stopping on our drive from Athens to Nafplio for a wine tour and lunch. We would not normally have opted for private tours but found them excellent and well worth engaging. A few itinerary details in Italy were erroneous but we worked them out, and one tour was disappointing, but both our agents were very responsive when contacted. Our primary agent, Chris, listened carefully and planned thoughtfully, as well as checking in with us during our trip. Thanks for your valuable help!

Activity Reviews
Nemea Wine Tour & Lunch
Nemea Wine Tour & Lunch
Greece

Beautiful setting, tasted four wines, then had lunch. A nice stop on a drive, and fun to learn about local wines.

Quality of Experience
Food
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Athens

Our guide was so knowledgeable and engaging!

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Delphi Day Trip From Athens
Delphi Day Trip From Athens
Greece

The site is not one to miss. The group tour is okay.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Perhaps not the clearest communicator
Visit the ancient kingdom of Mycenae (Self-Drive)
Visit the ancient kingdom of Mycenae (Self-Drive)
Greece

Great guide, knowledgeable an interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit to Epidaurus & guided tour (Self-Drive)
Visit to Epidaurus & guided tour (Self-Drive)
Greece

Great guide, knowledgeable and interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Herculaneum visit with a private guide
Herculaneum visit with a private guide
Greece
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full day tour to Pompeii & Naples
Full day tour to Pompeii & Naples
Greece

Pompeii was fascinating. The guide, however, tended to walk ahead with my husband so I missed much of what he said. The tour of Naples was pretty good. The driver was careful.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided tour of Palermo
Guided tour of Palermo
Palermo

Another great guide. She also pointed us to an ethnographic museum because we were looking for more cultural and anthropological informaition.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Palermo Street Food Tour (morning)
Palermo Street Food Tour (morning)
Palermo

Fun! Great food! Included historical sites, and although we had seen some of them the previous day, we got a different perspective on them.

Mazara del Vallo - Selinunte
Mazara del Vallo - Selinunte
Greece

Another great guide, interesting site. Huge!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Santa Margherita di Belìce - Guided tour
Santa Margherita di Belìce - Guided tour
Greece

We were given a tour only of the Gattopoardo Museum by an English-speaking cousin of a museum employee, although I had requested history and culture of the town.

Quality of Experience
Mothia - Masala with salt pans visit
Mothia - Masala with salt pans visit
Greece

We visited historical sites in Marsala followed by Mothia, remains of a fascinating Phoenician settlement. Our guide managed to fit in a good deal! Afterwards we toured the salt pans and saw how sea salt was harvested, saw the old wind-powered grinding stone, and had a salt tasting. A great day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on May 28, 2026
Dear Lori, Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and notes regarding the tours and quality of the overall experience. I appreciate it. I'm very happy everything was smooth and that we were there for you along the way, to help with any issues. On the other hand, I am also disappointed that the tour in Santa Margherita was not up to your expectations, even though we did our best to accommodate. In my defense, I have to convey that Maria and I were assured that the tour would be... Read more

Dear Lori,

Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and notes regarding the tours and quality of the overall experience. I appreciate it.

I'm very happy everything was smooth and that we were there for you along the way, to help with any issues.

On the other hand, I am also disappointed that the tour in Santa Margherita was not up to your expectations, even though we did our best to accommodate. In my defense, I have to convey that Maria and I were assured that the tour would be as rich as possible to the extent you were looking for, regarding the history & culture of this town. It looks like it was not that way, and we only found out now, with your polite and kind feedback. I will surely look into this more closely with our local partner in Italy and make sure that we improve the future quality and context of similar requests.

I thank you again that you shared all this, and I hope to be able to make it up for you in the future, with another trip to Greece/Italy!

Kind regards,
Chris

Wonderful planning and vacationing experience
Greece | Apr 11 - Apr 18, 2026

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Caitlin C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Chris did a wonderful job planning our Greece vacation, as well as ensuring our trip was going as planned while we were enjoying it! We were in good hands and would recommend Chris for future trips! Read more

Chris did a wonderful job planning our Greece vacation, as well as ensuring our trip was going as planned while we were enjoying it! We were in good hands and would recommend Chris for future trips!

Hotel Reviews
Achilleas Hotel
Athens

It was within walking distance to all of the Athens adventures, shopping and food that we wanted.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to all the things we wanted to do - food, tours and shopping
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Princess of Naxos
Naxos

The staff were very friendly and accommodating - they wanted to make sure we had a good trip and offered great suggestions and help if needed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
15-20 min walk to town, but right on the beach
Staff
Very helpful and engaging! Offered great suggestions for what to do including renting cars, driver service and booking tours.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blue Dolphins Hotels & Villas
Firostefani, Santorini

The views the views the views!! The room was great with the master bed facing out to the beautiful views! The staff was very friendly and the breakfast brought to your room was phenomenal!

Authenticity & Character
The hotel was exactly the feel I was looking for!
Location
Walkable to town and food, right on the cliff with amazing views
Staff
Very helpful and friendly!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Mythology for Families
Mythology for Families
Athens

Our tour guide was wonderful - she was so engaging with the kids and brought different activities for them to do too!

Quality of Experience
The tour guide! She was knowledgeable and very kid / cat friendly!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Best part was our guide
Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Sunset Tour
Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Sunset Tour
Naxos

I loved this tour because there was so much more to the city than I would have realized on my own! It was great to learn the history of the town and see the different architecture and history.

Quality of Experience
Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable
Transport
This was a walking tour and felt very doable even for my two kids - ages 6 &7
All Time Classic Santorini
All Time Classic Santorini
Santorini

I felt like we got to see so much on this tour!

Quality of Experience
Such a variety - different beaches, great views, amazing food adventure!
Food
Exceptional!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Both our driver and guide were just as wonderful on day 2!
Transport
Perfect
Naxos Villages Food Tour
Naxos Villages Food Tour
Naxos

I loved that this tour went inland to the small villages, we got to see so much more than the “tourist” perspective, as well as meet great people and try delicious food!

Quality of Experience
Felt very authentic from the locations we went to, the information we were provided, the people we met and the food we ate.
Food
So great to try so many delicious things! A great variety!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver and guide were both great!
Transport
The transport van was perfect
We Guide You In The Past
We Guide You In The Past
Santorini

This was so cool and I knew nothing about this prior to coming! Our guide knew lots of great details

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Both the driver and guide were great!!
Transport
Perfect for our family
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Las Vegas, NV, USA | Replied on Apr 22, 2026

Dear Caitlin,

Thank you very much for your kind words, recommendation and wonderful review! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your impressions and experiences from your trip. I will share your feedback with all related drivers, partners and guides, they will surely appreciate it.

Should you wish to plan a future trip to Greece and/or Italy, you know where to find me.

Until that time, all the best and safe travels!

Warm greetings,
Chris

Amazing Trip
Greece | Oct 4 - Oct 24, 2025

Frances
Frances X.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
We just returned from an absolutely amazing trip to Greece and Italy, and we can’t thank Chris enough for making it all possible! From the very beginning, Chris took the time to understand exactly what we wanted — a mix of history, culture, food, and relaxation — and created the perfect itinerary. Every detail was thoughtfully planned: smooth transfers, beautiful hotels in ideal locations, and incredible local experiences that we never would have found on our own. Even during the trip,... Read more

We just returned from an absolutely amazing trip to Greece and Italy, and we can’t thank Chris enough for making it all possible! From the very beginning, Chris took the time to understand exactly what we wanted — a mix of history, culture, food, and relaxation — and created the perfect itinerary.

Every detail was thoughtfully planned: smooth transfers, beautiful hotels in ideal locations, and incredible local experiences that we never would have found on our own. Even during the trip, Chris and his team checked in regularly and was always available if we had questions or needed assistance. It truly felt like we had a trusted friend looking out for us the entire time.
Thanks to Chris, we were able to just relax and enjoy every moment — from watching the sunset in Santorini to exploring the streets of Rome.
Highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a seamless, personalized, and unforgettable travel experience in.

Activity Review
Divine Delphi Excursion
Divine Delphi Excursion
Greece

This is our first tour in Greece and one of the best. Delphi is a lot less crowded than Acropolis so we really had time to appreciate the Delphi Archaeological Museum and the archaeological site. We also had a really good tour guide who explained everything so well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 29, 2025

Dear Frances & Jian,

I am humbled by your kinds words. I appreciate your review and I thank you for your recommendation. I am very happy that you enjoyed a wonderful trip and that the itinerary presented was exactly how you envisioned it, with a mix of almost everything you were looking for.

I hope to plan another adventure for you again in the future. Until then, I wish you all the best and happy holidays ahead!

Kind regards,
Chris

Family trip to Italy
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 5, 2025

kathy
kathy s.
Kamas, UT | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Chris was very responsive and great to work with. Our family vacation went smoothly from start to finish. Read more

Chris was very responsive and great to work with. Our family vacation went smoothly from start to finish.

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel Parker’s
Naples
Hotel Conca Park
Sorrento

Large hotel filled with large tour groups. Must be something more quaint in Sorrento. Did have a good location.

San Montano Resort & SPA Ischia
Lacco Ameno

This place was fabulous. We were upgraded to a room with a pool that was just great.

Staff
Activity Reviews
Tour To Capri From Sorrento
Tour To Capri From Sorrento
Italy

This was a great full day boat tour around the island. It was a completely different experience than what was noted on our itinerary, so we did not come as prepared as we would of liked to.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amalfi, Positano & wine tasting in Ravello
Amalfi, Positano & wine tasting in Ravello
Italy

This day was confusing. Driver picked us up and was also the guide. She did a good job, but at one point tells us the trip is going to cost us an extra 100 euros because it is going too long. We started on time, we were back to the van when we were supposed to be and we followed the itinerary as planned. The wine tasting made the schedule to long and we ended up only getting 30 minutes in Positano which was disappointing. Had to pay 80 in cash at end of tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
safe driver on crazy roads
Pompeii guided tour en route to Sorrento
Pompeii guided tour en route to Sorrento
Italy

Great guide, gave us the highlights.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Ischia tour with lunch & wine tasting
Full day Ischia tour with lunch & wine tasting
Ischia

Too long, could of done the whole trip in 4 hours, not whole day. Wine tasting experience was ok, but not necessary.

Welcome to Ischia
Welcome to Ischia
Italy

Too long, could of done the whole trip in 4 hours, not whole day. Wine tasting experience was ok, but not necessary.

Afternoon Neapolitan Cooking Class With Dinner
Afternoon Neapolitan Cooking Class With Dinner
Naples
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 15, 2025
Dear Kathy, Thank you very much for your kind words. I am delighted that everything went smoothly from start to finish and that you enjoyed this special holiday with your friends. Moreover, I appreciate the separate feedback regarding some hotels and tours, as well as their elements, and we will ensure that it is put to good use by sharing it with our partners and improving our future service. I truly enjoyed planning this trip with you and hope to help you again in your future travels to... Read more

Dear Kathy,

Thank you very much for your kind words. I am delighted that everything went smoothly from start to finish and that you enjoyed this special holiday with your friends. Moreover, I appreciate the separate feedback regarding some hotels and tours, as well as their elements, and we will ensure that it is put to good use by sharing it with our partners and improving our future service.

I truly enjoyed planning this trip with you and hope to help you again in your future travels to Italy and/or Greece.

Wishing you all the best for the holidays ahead and safe travels!

Kind regards,
Chris

The most AMAZING multi-generational trip! So easy and seamless...
Greece | Jun 7 - Jun 21, 2025

Kate
Kate G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
I presented a challenge to Chris: design a trip for a group of 10, aged 8 to 80, who have never been to Greece. He did the most amazing job. Everything happened like clockwork, even when our group didn't. The locations, the hotels, the transportation, and the guides were on point. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and Kimkim. We bought our flights but that was not an issue even when significantly delayed; our drivers were waiting for us. Chris managed to fit in all that we wanted to see and... Read more

I presented a challenge to Chris: design a trip for a group of 10, aged 8 to 80, who have never been to Greece. He did the most amazing job. Everything happened like clockwork, even when our group didn't. The locations, the hotels, the transportation, and the guides were on point. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and Kimkim. We bought our flights but that was not an issue even when significantly delayed; our drivers were waiting for us. Chris managed to fit in all that we wanted to see and do on our trip - visit archaeological sites, stay in relaxing hotels, and go on food and history tours. All 10 of us agree it was a trip we will never forget. My only suggestion - there was a bit too much honey and cheese in the tours (but I did ask for food tours). Thanks, Chris!

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Dear Katie,

Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm very happy that everything went smoothly from start to finish and that you all enjoyed this trip, from the youngest to the oldest traveler. Your recommendation is very much appreciated, as well as your feedback on the food tours - we will share that with our partners.

I wish you all the best, safe future travels, and I would love to plan your next adventure to Greece again and/or Italy!

Kind regards,
Chris

Chris did an AMAZING job from start to finish...
Greece | Jul 11 - Jul 16, 2025

Stephanie
Stephanie W.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Chris did an AMAZING job from start to finish. He listened to our needs and wants and implemented them perfectly. When we wanted to change something prior to our arrival date, he delivered our updated needs and communicated with the tour operators prior to our reserved dated. I would highly recommend him and his services. Read more

Chris did an AMAZING job from start to finish. He listened to our needs and wants and implemented them perfectly. When we wanted to change something prior to our arrival date, he delivered our updated needs and communicated with the tour operators prior to our reserved dated. I would highly recommend him and his services.

Hotel Review
NYX Esperia Palace Hotel Athens
Athens

Amazing hotel, very modern, clean and the roof top restaurant gave us the perfect sunset view of the Acropolis.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Acropolis Guided Tour
Acropolis Guided Tour
Athens

Thanos was very knowledgable and easy to talk too. It was nice to take this tour in the evening b/c it was not nearly as crowded. The cruise ships disembark in the morning, thus making it less crowded later in the day. It was also cooler.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flavors of Athens Food Tour
Flavors of Athens Food Tour
Athens

Ilia was FANTASTIC! She was easy to talk too and showed us a real food tour where locals eat. The food was delicious and even though the tour was 4 hours in the heat, we didn't feel like it was that long because of the conversation, stops around the city and the various visits with local eateries.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
South Coast Of Mykonos: Dragonisi Island Half Day Cruise
South Coast Of Mykonos: Dragonisi Island Half Day Cruise
Mykonos

Absolutely Stunning! We had the most amazing time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants to experience Mykonos by boat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
All Time Classic Santorini
All Time Classic Santorini
Santorini

We loved Santorini and this tour was catered to our wants and the places we wanted to visit. Everything about Santorini is gorgeous, but it is extremely busy. Many of the go to spots were filled with so many tourists it became difficult to get around.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 28, 2025

Dear Stephanie,

Thank you very much for your kind words and appreciation! I'm very happy that we managed to pull off this trip for your group and that everything went smoothly from start to finish. Your feedback for the tours and hotels is also very valuable and we will share it with the respective partners.

I suppose you meant to leave a 5-star review, but maybe by mistake you pressed the 4 stars :)

In any case, I wish you all the best with safe future travels, and I would love to plan your next adventure to Greece again and/or Italy!

Kind regards,
Chris

An exceptional travel experienceChris, than...
Italy | Jul 27 - Aug 3, 2025

Maria
Maria H.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
An exceptional travel experience Chris, thank you and your team, Maria, Stefania, Placid, and each and every driver for a truly memorable experience! Our family is forever grateful for your recommendations and thorough planning. You played a part in helping us explore Italy is ways we wouldn’t have otherwise. From the moment we landed in Rome, from the train ride to Florence, the scenic ride through the Tuscan region, and back to Rome, every detail was carefully planned. And that made it... Read more

An exceptional travel experience

Chris, thank you and your team, Maria, Stefania, Placid, and each and every driver for a truly memorable experience! Our family is forever grateful for your recommendations and thorough planning. You played a part in helping us explore Italy is ways we wouldn’t have otherwise. From the moment we landed in Rome, from the train ride to Florence, the scenic ride through the Tuscan region, and back to Rome, every detail was carefully planned. And that made it such an enjoyable trip!

Forever thankful!
Maria

Hotel Review
Hotel Kraft
Florence

A lovely gem with the breathtaking views!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 15, 2025

Thank you so very much, Maria, for your kind words and appreciation, we truly cherish it! I will extend to everyone involved as well, they were very happy to know your family and offer a memorable holiday! All the best and take care!

Kind regards,
Chris

Chris was absolutely fantastic, and the agenc...
Italy | Jul 27 - Aug 3, 2025

Maurchet
Maurchet H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Chris was absolutely fantastic, and the agency set up a truly first-class trip to Italy for our family! My wife and kids enjoyed everything and can’t stop talking about how much fun they had. We highly recommend Chris and his team to arrange your holiday or vacation travels. Your adventure awaits! Read more

Chris was absolutely fantastic, and the agency set up a truly first-class trip to Italy for our family! My wife and kids enjoyed everything and can’t stop talking about how much fun they had. We highly recommend Chris and his team to arrange your holiday or vacation travels. Your adventure awaits!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Kraft
Florence

Choose this hotel. Great views, and first class all the way. Ciao

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Al Manthia Hotel
Rome

Great hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tuscany Highlights: Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa with lunch & wine tasting
Tuscany Highlights: Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa with lunch & wine tasting
Florence

Remarkable views and not a lot of walking. Enjoy the wine. 😉

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking tour of Florence (Private)
Walking tour of Florence (Private)
Florence

Really great tour. Can’t miss opportunity!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food tour among squares and fountains of Rome
Food tour among squares and fountains of Rome
Rome

So amazing and the we even were able to see my historical sites while we ate! One of my favorite tours!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Rome

Great tour and unforgettable!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Colosseum & Roman Forum private guided tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum private guided tour
Rome

The tour guide was so knowledgeable and took on our family on our own private journey of Rome! It was remarkable!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 31, 2025

Dear Maria & Maurchet,

I humbly thank you for your kind words and recommendation, I appreciate it very much! It was a pleasure planning this trip for your family and offering you the chance to create lifetime memories! I will be happy to work with you again on your next one, to Italy or Greece!

Until that time, all the best and safe travels!

Kind regards,
Chris

We had limited time at our locations. Chris w...
Italy | Jul 7 - Jul 14, 2025

Surinder
Surinder D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025
We had limited time at our locations. Chris was able to arrange seamless car transfers and tour bookings to maximize our exposure to each site with days of respite in between. All the car drivers arrived a few minutes earlier than scheduled time, which was amazing! Communication via text and WhatsApp was detailed and appropriately frequent. One of the tour guides was running late and Chris and Maria were able to sort out the situation early on a Saturday morning! Read more

We had limited time at our locations. Chris was able to arrange seamless car transfers and tour bookings to maximize our exposure to each site with days of respite in between. All the car drivers arrived a few minutes earlier than scheduled time, which was amazing! Communication via text and WhatsApp was detailed and appropriately frequent.

One of the tour guides was running late and Chris and Maria were able to sort out the situation early on a Saturday morning!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo
Milano

Fantastic hotel and location. Walkable to all sites and good choice of walkable restaurants. Very close to the Duomo cathedral and Gucci/LV flagship stores! Only stayed one night but very peaceful and plush rooms with spa like bathrooms, marble walled, slippers and bathrobes too. Went to be rooftop bar but was very pricey for a drink so just enjoyed the views which are great. Good breakfast buffet but no omelette station.

Authenticity & Character
Large big box high quality hotel like ritz Carlton
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Poet Hotel
La Spezia

Nice location, close to walking to downtown shopping and restaurants. Wonderful front desk staff Glulia and Gaia. Some knowledge about local restaurants. Rooms were clean but dated, in need of new paint with unfinished wood floors and deep gouges. End rooms were very spacious.

Authenticity & Character
Has character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms need a paint job but that’s about it
Sheraton Lake Como
Como

Excellent hotel, plush and beautiful. Great staff and food quality and choices. By far the most amazing brunch I’ve seen with fresh juicing station and fresh omelettes. Spa and gym lounge ones clean and equipped enough. It’s not downtown in the lake como village but walkable to the next town Cernobbio. Easy water shuttle service around the lake. Nighttime travel may be challenging without a car but plenty of walkable restaurants. Nice pool and outdoor seating options and outdoor restaurants as well on site.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very courteous and helpful. Give good advice about local activities and sites
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice and modern rooms with bathrobes and slippers. They even had a steamer iron!!
Activity Reviews
Cinque Terre Tour With Limoncino Tasting
Cinque Terre Tour With Limoncino Tasting
Italy

Be aware that this is a cruise ship tour. We had some delays in the morning as a result. However Lisa the guide was fantastic. You get to see many sites in a short time. The best part was after the last stop and the cruise ship passengers had to depart, you can keep the train tickets and ride from site to site all night if you like. However the crowds did get worse during the day. Luck selections and souvenir shops are plentiful

Quality of Experience
Beautiful scenery
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Good trains but lots of crowds
Food & Wine tour on Como Lake (from Como)
Food & Wine tour on Como Lake (from Como)
Italy

Nice walk of the town and some boating on the ferry. I hadn’t realized the huge size of the lake and expected more lake time so I rented a boat the next day! Went through some churches, shopping and limited wine tasting. Lunch selection was great. Had a nice walk through Torno, with narrow streets and small coffee shop for a rest. Renzo was great but I wish he was louder!

Quality of Experience
Food
Nice pasta place for lunch. Wine tasting offering was on the skimpy side.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Timely and very pleasant young Shuttle driver from town to the hotel (Yuri)
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Jul 16, 2025

Dear Surinder,

Thank you very much for your kind words and appreciation of our services, I am most grateful. Also, thank you for the details regarding the hotels and the activities, this will surely be of use to future travelers. I am very happy that everything was smooth and that all logistics of your trip were up to your standards. I look forward to planning your next family adventure, to Greece or Italy again. Until that time, enjoy the rest of your summer, and happy and safe travels!

Kind regards,
Chris