Chris Leontopoulos
Hello, my name is Chris
I am Canadian by birth, but my family’s roots can be traced centuries back to two beautiful mountain villages in Greece.
One in the shadow of Mount Olympus, and one very near Ancient Delphi on Mount Parnassos.
As a boy, when my family would visit Greece, my father would take me to see the ruins at Delphi, Olympia and other historical sites. He would fill my head with a images of how life was in ancient times, tell me stories about Socrates and Alexander the Great.
Our family moved back to Greece when I was a teenager, and I have been living in Greece all my adult life.
This was a turning point in my life.
I was intoxicated by the landscape, the culture, the lifestyle. To this day, I am constantly reading and learning about the history of Greece, crisscrossing the mountains on my motorcycle, or sailing Poseidon’s beloved Aegean sea, eagerly uncovering new aspects of the diverse culture.
Now, as a father myself, I love taking my children to those same sites, reading with them tales of Odysseus and Jason, and inspiring them to dig into the vast wealth of the culture themselves.
My passion for exploring Greece, for learning new things, for meeting new people, combined with my high standards for quality services, has lead me to be employed in various aspects of the travel and hospitality industry since I was a teen. From summer jobs at souvenir shops, to cooking at traditional tavernas, to reservations desks, to managing small hotels.
So it is no accident that I created a vocation based on these experiences, becoming a Greece travel specialist.
Actually I consider myself to be somewhat of an ambassador of Greece. I am always excited for the opportunity to “show off” this stunning country to travelers from abroad.
Whether it is for a romantic honeymoon, for some fun in the sun, and especially for those who want to dig beneath the surface, and uncover the many layers of this timeless and beautiful country.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in all things Greek!
There are so many unique islands, so many beautiful settings and sites on the mainland, so many distinct “shades of Greece” that it could take a lifetime to explore them all! So many options for amazing and exciting activities depending on one’s interests. Then, there are so many ways of getting around, some scenic, some adventurous, some comfortable, and some not very efficient! Boats, planes, cars, trains etc. Given that most visitors only get to visit Greece once in a lifetime, and they have limited time to do so, it is essential to make the right decisions when planning.
This is where I come in.
I make a special effort to understand my client’s special interests and needs, their budgets and time constraints. I strive to make each custom trip that I design exciting, memorable, and efficient so that no time or money is wasted. After so many years of exploring Greece myself, I apply my extensive experience, my passion for the culture and history, quality services and accommodations, to suggest the best locations, activities, and accommodations for each and every traveler.
Over the past few years, I have extended my area of expertise to Italy. I’ve planned several custom trips, and I’ve had the pleasure of exploring many parts of our neighboring country myself, comparing our similarities and learning about our cultural differences. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"I think that it goes back to my early love for mythology and for the Greek language.
When I first started to read the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, of Odysseus, and the labors of Hercules, I realized that the backdrop for all these amazing tales was travel and exploration.
The Odyssey begins with this phrase:
"Sing in me Muse, and through me tell the story of that man skilled in all ways of contending, the wanderer, harried for years on end…..he saw the town lands and learned the minds of many distant men…"
As I began to learn the Greek language at an early age, I would frequently come across the term “tetraperatos” (τετραπέρατος) and I understood it to mean someone who is very intelligent, or smart.
At a later age, when I began to dig deeper into the semantics of the language, I realized that the literal meaning of the word is “one who has seen the four corners of the world” (tetra= four, + perata= distant ends).
So the Greeks have coded into their language the concept that intelligence is a direct result of travel.
As you can understand, I was left with little choice. If I wanted to cultivate myself and broaden my horizons, reading books would not be enough.
I had to get out and explore the world! "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I always like to think that the most exciting journey is the next one that is in the planning!
If I look back at my travels in Greece and abroad, I have a hard time selecting one specific trip over the other as the most unique. But I can recall highlights from many.
As a novice sailor, my first actually trip as a skipper, my wife and I chartered a boat from Athens, and on the first afternoon we dropped anchor for the night in the little gulf under Cape Sounion. It was a night with a clear sky and full moon, (planned by accident of course!) and I spent the night captivated by the spectacle of the full moon rising above and illuminating the ruins of the majestic temple of Poseidon. I don’t think that I’ll ever forget how beautiful the sight was. It was like the sea god was giving me his consent for my first trip, nodding to me that he would ensure calm seas along the way. Clearly I misinterpreted the sign, because the trip turned out to be quite an adventure in the end!
A few years earlier, I took advantage of a short hiatus between positions, and decided to “take off” on my motorcycle, to destinations unknown! Armed only with basic biking gear, a couple of changes of clothes and a map, (this was before smart phones, GPS, and Gopro cameras!). I flipped a coin to decide if I would go north or south, (it came up north) and took off! I rode for hours on end, mountain top to mountain top, tiny village to tiny village, sea side town to sea side town, only planning to get to whatever destination made sense by nightfall. I saw so many hidden corners of Greece, tasted so many local delicacies, met so many wonderful people along the way, made so many friends that I am still in touch with to this day. I still remember the sinking feeling that I had in my gut, about 10 days later as I traversed the last few miles to return to my “base” and get back to “normality”.
More recently, I had the extreme pleasure of traveling for a week on the largest full-rigged sailing cruise ship in the world, the Royal Clipper. We embarked from the port of Piraeus, with Rome as our ultimate destination. We rounded the Peloponnese, stopping at Monemvasia and Olympia. Then after a full day at sea, we reached the coast of Sicily, the town of Naxos, where we were met be a huge sign on the dock informing us that Naxos was the first Greek colony on Sicily in the 7th century BC. After a day of exploration with a rented car that took us up to Mount Etna, we sailed through the mythical straits of Scilla and Haryvdi (as Odysseus did so long ago!) and we stayed up on the deck till very late at night to see the live volcano on the isle of Stromboli as we passed it by. A puff of smoke and a bursting red hue lighting up the night sky every few minutes. Unforgettable! After exploring the stunning towns on the Amalfi coast, witnessing the amazing ruins at Pompeii, we reached Rome where we spent a couple of days taking in as many of the sites as possible, and of course enjoying the amazing food!
What made this particular trip memorable, besides the incredible cruise ship, like a setting taken out of a story book from the 1900’s, besides the amazing sites and places, was the fact that this was my first “father and son” adventure! I got to see all these things not only through my eyes, but through the wild and excited eyes of my 8 year old boy as well. A priceless experience that I wish for every parent. "
Featured trips & expertise
Gourmet Experience & Outdoor Adventure in Athens, Crete & Santorini - 12 Days
Offering the perfect balance of outdoor activities and gourmet pursuits that provide insight into Greece's history and culture, the pleasures of Athens, Crete, and Santorini await. Begin in Athens and discover the city, kayak around Cape Sounio at sunset, and hike in Parnassos National Park. Then it's off to Crete to sample local cuisine and relax on the famous pink sand beach of Elafonissi before ending the adventure with several days on Santorini.
Sun and Sea in Athens, Naxos & Santorini- 11 Days
Soak up the sunshine on this 11-day luxury tour of Greece, Naxos, and Santorini. Enjoy a guided tour of Athens' ancient Acropolis, an escorted drive of the coastline, and a sunset over Cape Sounio. On Naxos, take lessons to windsurf, sail to the Small Cyclades, and catch a high-speed ferry to Santorini for a catamaran cruise over pristine waters to swim, snorkel, and lie out on the island's famous volcanic beaches.
Wine, Sun, and Romance in Athens & the Greek Islands - 13 Days
Experience the best of Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini on this romantic 13-day luxury voyage. You'll explore the ancient ruins of the Acropolis and sample local delicacies before being whisked away to drink red wines around Nemea and sail along the picturesque coastline of Nafplio. Then it's off to discover the beautiful beaches of Greece's islands, cruise turquoise waters on a catamaran, and cap the experience with a professional photographer documenting your sunkissed excursion around Santorini's most scenic locales.
Adventure & Relaxation in Athens, Mykonos, Paros & Santorini - 10 Days
From the bustling capital of Athens to quiet villages on idyllic islands, this 10-day tour takes you to some of Greece's most appealing destinations. After sightseeing in the big city at the start of the trip, you'll sail to the island of Mykonos, where you'll tour the charming 18th-century neighborhood of Little Venice and relax on the beach. Then it's off to the lesser-visited island of Paros, a picturesque place to explore in your own rental car. Wrap up the trip on the famous island of Santorini, where you'll visit a local winery, shop for handicrafts in traditional villages, sunbathe on the Red Beach, and catch glorious sunsets over the sea.
10 Days in Greece - 6 Family-Friendly Itineraries
Greece has a multitude of wonders to attract you and your family for 10 days of adventure. It's one of the sunniest places in the world, so catch some rays as you explore the cultural capital of Athens in the company of storytellers, breathe in the healing airs of Crete on easy hikes and treasure hunts, and watch the stunning sunsets of Santorini from secret spots.
Recent trip reviews for Chris
We had a great trip to Greece with kimkim!
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Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2022
We had a great trip to Greece with kimkim's support. The interface is super intuitive and easy to navigate. The planning was super easy and Chris provided helpful insights. He suggested more time on one island rather than hopping around a lot which was a great decision. He responded quickly and clearly with each of our questions and requests. I also loved that at each transfer point we were provided exactly what we needed the night before. Rather than traveling with a bunch of passes... read more
Well Handled by Kim Kim. Will Use their service again when we next visit !
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Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2022
The overall trip 7 days was very well handled by Kim Kim and their affiliates in particular the following :
a) Acropolis and Flavors of Athens.
- Aleks the tour guide was superb in his presentation and photo taking. Very well received by my wife and I, though he has so much to share, the 2 hour tour of Acropolis went by in a flash. 9.5 /10
b) Food expert guide : Andreas, another really warm and friendly guide who took us to the main Monstiriki market and savour the eats around the area. 9... read more
Awesome Trip in Every Way!
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Sep 4 - Sep 19, 2022
First of all, the trip exceeded our expectations by a long ways! Thank you so much Chris for all your help in the planning and execution!
Our first stop was in Athens, where we stayed in the plako district in a very cute suite in a perfect location. The hostess there [named Magna, I believe] was super helpful in every way.
We were met at the hotel and taken to the fast ferry by an individual whose name I cannot remember. In fact we were always met on time in each location but the names... read more
Hello Ken
Thank you very much for your detailed and thoughtful review!
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed all the arrangements we made for you, or just about all the arrangements!
It pains me to hear that the hotel on Naxos was not to your liking. It's one that I've suggested many times before, and to be frank I've not had any negative comments. I think that the problem might have been that I did not manage your expectations of it as well as I should have. it is a decent hotel, in a good... read more
Greece - City, Mountains and Sea
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Sep 9 - Sep 26, 2022
Greece was so amazing that I really do not know where to begin. First, KimKim and Chris were incredible. Chris took the time to talk to me and my wife and really try to understand the type of trip we were after - we wanted to explore on our own, sail on a small boat and see all the sights but not be with a big group.
He put together an 18 day extravaganza that included local guides in Athens (Thanks Apollo !), a car rental with us driving around Greece to Delphi, Olympia, Nafplio and all... read more
Hi Chad
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed, and kind review!
I am ecstatic that all the group had such a wonderful time! The trip was a long time in planning, had many "moving parts" and it was great that everything went well! Especially the good weather you had during the sailing part.
Of course, as you've learned, I have a great team to support my travellers, and we have fantastic guides, partners and hotels that we like to suggest. Combine that with good... read more
The whole trip was perfect! It was everything...
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Sep 3 - Sep 14, 2022
The whole trip was perfect! It was everything and more! Chris planned the perfect trip and all the kimkim staff was with us the whole way through! I will definitely use kimkim again. I can’t imagine why i would plan a trip without them after this!!!
Hello Paige
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your kind review!
We are all very happy that you and Christopher enjoyed your trip as much as we enjoyed planning it for you!
I wish you many more fantastic adventures in the future, and of course when you are ready for an encore trip to Greece, I'll be delighted to plan it for you!
All the best,
Chris
The team- and chris- did a terrific job. The...
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Aug 31 - Sep 15, 2022
The team- and chris- did a terrific job. The tours were great, the locales visited were the right ones and hotels good. The follow up was good until 2 weeks prior to trip. Restaurant recommendations were also terrific. We would definitely use Chris and Kim Kim again. Thank you!
Hello Tad
Thank you very much for your kind review!
I'm very happy that despite the changes we had to make at the last minute, all went well in the end and that you enjoyed your trip to Greece!
Please give my regards to the rest of the crew, and of course I look forward to hearing from you again in the near future! Perhaps next time we'll sail the Ionian islands!
All the best,
Chris
Chris was amazing! We cannot thank him enough...
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Aug 31 - Sep 10, 2022
Chris was amazing! We cannot thank him enough for all he did to make this trip just what we wanted. He met and exceeded all our expectations. He made himself available on our time schedule to have many conversations to work out the details. The agenda he put together for us was just what we were looking for (a lot of leisure/relax time with a sprinkle of private tours so I could get my history fix). The drivers he used to shuttle us from place to place were AMAZING. They consistently arrived... read more
Hello Joel
I just read your very kind and generous review,
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind words and all the amazing information that you provided me with!
I'm very happy that you both had such a good time, that you enjoyed the hotels and activities that I suggested.
I'd love to take credit for everything going well, but we both know that this is a team effort. My amazing colleagues at our head office do all the hard work to make me look good!
I sincerely enjoyed... read more
Trip of a lifetime
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Aug 2 - Aug 12, 2022
Chris really listened and created a first time trip to Athens and the Islands that was both full of informative and delicious experiences, hotels with amazing views and breakfasts within our budget and the right balance of experiences and free days for downtime. We wanted this trip to be both an immersion and a vacation and Chris delivered!
Hello Anastasia
Thank you very much for your glowing review!
It was a pleasure planning your trip for you and Emily.
I am very happy that after all you've gone through over the past couple of years, we were able to deliver an amazing birthday trip to Greece!
I wish you only happiness and joy moving forward, and if you ever want to discover more of Greece, you know where to find me!
All the best
Chris
We felt KimKim was very responsive A+++
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Jul 27 - Aug 9, 2022
We felt KimKim was very responsive A+++
All of our excursions and transfers were on time, clean, courtesy and the upmost professional.
I felt Chris really understood our personalities and needs of our trip.
The house in Santorini has become our all time favorite stay.
Hi Melissa
I am very happy to hear that all went well on your special trip to the Greek Islands!
Somehow, I knew from our discussion that the Lithies would be a great fit for you!
Since your trip was focused on the Aegean, I look forward to hearing from you in the future if you ever want to explore the Ionian islands on the other side of the mainland. Many great islands to chose from!
I thank you for your great review, and I wish you all the best!
Chris
Every interaction thst we had only added magi...
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Jul 23 - Jul 29, 2022
Every interaction thst we had only added magic to our trip. A truly mythical experience. Can't say enough about Greece and everything that kim kim provided. Thank you for your undivided attention. Your team was so remarkable!!! read more
Hi Robert
Glad to hear that you are back home, safe and sound after a terrific trip!
I am especially happy that the little incident with your luggage on arrival was resolved quickly, and that you didn't have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe for the trip!
It was a blast planning this trip for you and Kimberly, and we are all happy that you enjoyed the hotels, tours and activities that we planned for you!
It does not look like much on the map, but Greece is a pretty large country,... read more
Chris did a terrific job making arrangements ...
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Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2022
Chris did a terrific job making arrangements for meals, tours and transportation. He seemed to be on call 24 hrs each day. Very responsive. Very good at communicating.
We still have some financial issues left to sort out.
Chris was amazing and planned an unforgettabl...
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Jun 28 - Jul 10, 2022
Chris was amazing and planned an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Thank you!
Perfect Trip--Lifelong Memories.
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Jul 5 - Jul 13, 2022
There are simply not superlatives enough for the service and expertise we received from Chris and his team. From the first call with Chris, I knew we were in excellent hands. We got exactly the trip that we didn't know we always wanted. The accomodations were stellar, the excursions were perfect, the transfers were flawless. Even when we changed our mind about our excursion with only two hours notice, they never blinked an eye. Before this trip, I thought "oh why do you need a travel agent,... read more
Jennifer,
Thank you very so much for giving me the opportunity to plan this special trip for you and your family!
I am so happy that you all had so much fun and that you found all the hotels and services that we planned for you to your liking!
Working with people like you, warm friendly and with a great sense of humour, makes my job so easy and so much more rewarding!
I do hope to hear from you again in the future if you want to explore more of our fair country, or if you want see Italy... read more
Chris and the team at kimkim made this a fant...
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Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2022
Chris and the team at kimkim made this a fantastic trip for my family and myself. The suggestions they made were perfect. The catamaran cruise from Naxos Yachting and our co-captains Yannis and Christos showed us how beautiful the Aegean and Cyclades really are. We also enjoyed Athens, Santorini and the our accommodations at the Vasilicos hotel. One again, thanks for everything. A special thanks for the rescheduling from the original 2021 trip.
Hello Barry,
I am so happy that after all this time we were able to reward your patience and kindness with the fantastic trip that you had waiting for!
It was a pleasure planning your family trip, and I hope that you've all filled your suitcases with beautiful family memories on the Aegean. Memories that you will cherish for many years to come, and might one day lead you back to Greece!
In this event, of course I'd be honoured for the opportunity of planning your encore trip!
All the best Barry,
Chris
Chris and his team were fabulous in creating ...
Greece
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Jun 24 - Jul 1, 2022
Chris and his team were fabulous in creating this trip for my family. Everything that they planned for us was amazing. Our accommodations in Athens were very nice. Our tour guide (Elanie?) in Athens was amazing! She even got a little gift for us at the end. I'm very happy that we included a short stay in Athens. It was truly worth seeing some of the sites.
Santorini was amazing! Most beautiful place that I have been so far. The accommodations at the hotel Agali Houses were perfect.... read more
Hello Jennifer
What was it, 2 years ago when we started talking about your trip?
Despite all the mess the world has been in over the past couple of years, despite all the uncertainty and changes that we needed to make, we finally pulled it off!
I am so happy that you and your family finally made it to Greece, and that I was able to be a part of your adventure!
I thank you for your patience all this time, and for your fantastic review!
It was a pleasure communicating with you over the... read more
Wonderful experience. Chris did a great job p...
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Jun 15 - Jun 24, 2022
Wonderful experience. Chris did a great job planning a trip for our family to Crete and understood the types of trips we like and lodging we like. Lina who gave us a tour of Knossos was excellent The hospitality at our lodgings in Archanes and Milia was superb. This is my first time using a travel agent. I usually plan all of our trips but due to my busy work schedule I used an agent for the first time which turned out to be a good thing. My husband had an injury hiking and this required a... read more
Our guided tour of the acropolis and the acr...
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Jun 10 - Jun 20, 2022
Our guided tour of the acropolis and the acropolis museum was wonderful. Also enjoyed our time in Naxos with Speros hiking through some parts of the more remote parts of the island and seeing the marble mines. And, of course Santorini was very special even though we felt like mountain goats with all the steps. Our hotel at Above Blue Suites overlooking the caldera with our own private pool was fabulous. read more
Introduction to Greece (May 26 - June 11, 2022)
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May 26 - Jun 11, 2022
We used Kimkim to help us arrange a 17 day tour of Greece. (We booked the trip in early March.) We wanted to see as much as possible since it was our first trip to Greece. We did 9 cities in total, including the islands Crete (Chania and Heraklion), Santorini, and Naxos. We also visited Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Nafplio, and finally Athens. The arrangements included most of the hotels, transfers, ferries, a flight, a catamaran cruise, and rental cars in two locations. And some private tours... read more
Great professional organization...Chris and h...
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May 25 - Jun 1, 2022
Great professional organization...Chris and his group were a joy to work with...always kept in contact with us throughout the trip to make sure things kept on track...highly recommend them! read more
Classical Greece 2022
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May 5 - May 13, 2022
Our trip to Greece was one of the best trips we have ever taken. Chris and his team provided an amazing experience. Our guides, Kiki, Penny, and Ares in Athens/Delphi and Elias in Nafplio (please forgive me if I have misspelled names) were informative, fun, and considerate. Drivers were prompt, safe and offered options for stops and other areas of interest along the way on longer trips. Constantine was particularly kind and charming. It is hard to choose a most memorable place or experience.... read more
Greece May 2022
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Apr 30 - May 8, 2022
Greece May 2022
Overall, the logistics were coordinated well (airport transit, ferry, flight,, tour pick-up).
Local guide for Acropolis tour was very good
Santorini Discovery tour + wine tasting was very good
Sailboat tour in Santorini was very good.
I was expecting a bit more information. The initial itinerary indicated: "... driver .... will deliver our small but useful welcome pack, including our insider's guidebook for the places you will be visiting" . This information was not received. However, I had done research on my own for activity options.
Winter in Crete - HIGHLEY recommended!
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Dec 26 - Jan 1, 2022
Our trip, planned with Chris's help, was fantastic from start to finish! We asked Chris to help us plan a low key adventure on Crete. From helping us make air arrangements, to private transfers to and from our hotels, everything went smoothly. The hotels (GDM Megaron in Hiraklio and Veneto in Rethymno) were both amazing. The Megaron was close to everything we wanted to do and the view of the seaside was beautiful. The Herakleion Archaeolgical Museum and Knossos were our first big day events... read more
Chris is amazing! A wizard!
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Oct 16 - Oct 23, 2021
Hello Kim Kim;Chris and fellow travelers.
Words will not convey all positive aspects of our time in Greece. This trip designed by Chris was perfection!! We spoke by phone for a few moments, he sent me some suggestions for the trip, I chose the suggestion I liked, then everything was prepared in the most professional, the most optimal plan from professional, college graduates for our guides, friendly, warm inviting. We did something different every day (9 days)• We can not thank Chris enough... read more
Hello Kim and Dana
I am very happy that your trip went off without any hitches, and I am delighted to read that you both had a great time in our fair country, and I do hope that it was everything you had been dreaming of an then some!
I thank you both very much for your kind words on the review that you posted to kimkim,
I am very sorry that I could not meet you during your trip,
I was looking forward to connecting with you for a coffee or lunch while you were passing through my neck of... read more
Late last year we spent weeks with Chris plan...
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Aug 28 - Sep 14, 2021
Late last year we spent weeks with Chris planning a trip to Greece - a nearly three week trip that recently ended. We spent 9 days on 'mainland' Greece, then three days each in Corfu, Naxos and Santorini. The entire trip from beginning to end was well planned and executed. Terrific driver in Greece, amazing guides at each site, in general wonderful hotels, and Chris was always available before and during the trip to answer our questions or address any concerns. I highly recommend KimKim as a way to find a local travel planner, and also highly recommend Chris.
Best week ever!
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Aug 14 - Aug 20, 2021
Marcus the taxi driver in santorini was HILARIOUS He taught us a lot about the country.
To briki. Pirousi were the best restaurants in fira
We felt the hotel room you picked WAS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! The pool the view the size. Wow! Everyone was soooo nice and the food was great!!
I would highly recommend ammoudi bay and the black beach so thank you for those recommendations
The hotel home and poetry was perfect! The breakfast was actually so fresh and delicious and HIGHLY recommended for other gluten free customers!
Thank you again!
Chris and kimkim were great. Many questions a...
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Aug 2 - Aug 11, 2021
Chris and kimkim were great. Many questions and issues came up during the trip (like needing to modify our travel plans) that they were instrumental in resolving. It was like having a personal concierge. Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Hi Jeff
Thank you very much for your kind words!
It was a pleasure planning your trip and I am very happy that you and Naomi had a terrific time!
I look forward to seeing you again in Greece!
Chris
Soooo Glad I Found KimKim!
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Aug 2 - Aug 11, 2021
I am a control freak and usually plan every detail of my trips. I have very high standards and want to make the most of every minute of my vacation. But this time I was just too busy to do the research and wanted the help of a local expert. I struck gold when I found Chris! He took the time to really understand what kind of accommodations and experiences I was looking for, and after a lengthy discussion, he put together a package that looked perfect. We just got back from our 11-day trip to... read more
HI Naomi
As you have seen, we are "control freaks" too!
That's why we try to leave nothing to chance!
I am so happy that your trip was everything you were hoping it would be!
It was a pleasure working with you, and I do look forward to hearing from you in the future if you ever get the notion to do an encore trip to Greece!
All the best,
Chris
Amazing Greece!
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Jul 24 - Aug 7, 2021
We had an amazing trip! Chris and his team helped us put together an experience we will never forget. They were available to help us before the trip and the whole time we were there. Everything went so smoothly and our trip was incredible. Highly recommend!
Hello Margo,
Thank you ever so much for your kind review,
I know how much you and your family were looking forward to this trip, and I am very happy that it was worth the wait!
As we discussed on our phone calls, Greece has many wonderful corners, and many beautiful islands, and I would love to show them to you if you ever have an itch to come back!
All the best to you and your family!
Chris
Chris Leontopoulos was amazing!!!
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Jun 13 - Jun 27, 2021
Chris Leontopoulos was amazing in helping design the perfect vacation for our family of 5 (Myself, My wife and three high schooler aged kids). Of course Greece was amazing, Athens, Crete, and Santorini, but the level of comfort and relaxation was made possible by the highly detailed and efficient plans set up, so that we never felt out of sorts. We had a lot of free time in every location to explore also, especially on Crete. Overall Exceeded our high expectations and we were truly... read more
Discover Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete - 10 Days
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Sep 13 - Sep 25, 2019
We loved the trip! Everything was pretty seamless except for locations for the last couple of pickups. Chris was great. Very responsive and patient with all our questions. We highly recommend him and kimKim
Overall beautiful experience
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Aug 31 - Sep 13, 2019
This is our second trip with KimKim and it went well but not quite as smoothly as our first trip in Iceland.
Initially Chris (local travel group) did a great job planning the trip but I am not sure if he left the company or what happened, but it was a bit stressful to have no contact from him after multiple attempts to contact him for 2 weeks prior to our trip starting. Basically after we made the final payment, he never assisted us again. We still had questions on the final details and... read more
Trip to Greece
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Aug 25 - Sep 7, 2019
Overall great experience! We were very pleased with our travel and everything was perfect! We are so thankful we used Kim Kim. Chris did a great job choosing hotels and excursions for us to do. It was everything we could have asked for! Lampros, our driver in Athens, was great! We loved getting to meet him and he provided excellent service. The staff at the Ammos Hotel went above and beyond to meet our needs. Loved every second of the trip!
My only recommendation is if anyone else is going... read more
Hello Savannah
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review,
I am very - very happy that you had a terrific trip over all and that for the most part it went as planned and exceeded your expectations!
You are very right to point out the lack of detail regarding your Samaria Hike and I thank you very much for doing so. We are working with a new tour operator on Crete who does these hikes for us, and I was informed that this information would be outlined on the voucher that... read more
Trip to Greece
Greece
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Aug 31 - Sep 7, 2019
Chris was an amazing travel planner. He listened to what we were looking for in our trip to Greece and nailed it. We couldn’t have had a better time. The hotels were boutique and beautiful. Everything fell into place. Drivers were there and on time and courteous. Tours were set up for us by Chris and were outstanding! I can’t say enough about our experience. We had a blast. And I will definitely choose kimkim for our next travel!! Lots of love to your team!! Lynn
Hello Lynn
I am very happy that you and David enjoyed your trip to Greece!
I know how much you were looking forward to it, and it was a great pleasure for me to plan it for you!
Greece has many amazing islands and hidden treasures all across the mainland.
I would love to hear from you again in the future if you ever get the urge to uncover more of our country!
Thank you again, and all the best to you and David.
Chris
Trip to Greece
Greece
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Aug 3 - Aug 11, 2019
The guide to the eastern Peloponnese was exceptionally engaging
The Atlantis Hotel on Santorini was one of the best stays of my life
The pool side bartender at the Porto Naxos hotel was also very engaging
Travels with Piper
Greece
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Jul 2 - Jul 17, 2019
First of all, my apologies for this delayed response. Nothing to do with our pleasure about the Greece trip. It was delightful in all respects. I am delayed in communicating because there were just a great many chores to complete on our return to Connecticut and Rhode Island.
I have just completed annotating the photos from Greece and so many great memories surfaced. I feel really fortunate to have chosen your team for this planning. Without exception the accommodations could not have... read more
Hello Rogene,
I am so happy to hear that you and Piper were able to enjoy one more fantastic trip together, and I am very happy to have had the pleasure of planning it for you!
I thank you very much for the detailed review, and I'm very glad that you liked all the suggested hotels and activities and that everything went as planned and without a hitch!
I wish you both many such exciting Grandmother and grand daughter trips together, and I would love to hear back from you in the future if you ever want to explore more of Greece!
All the best to you both!
Chris
Trip to Greece
Greece
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Jun 20 - Jun 30, 2019
We loved our trip to Greece planned by Chris, especially our sea view hotels in both Naxos and Santorini and our hotel in Athens. We really appreciated having a driver to pick us up and drop us off at the airports, Lampros was exceptional he was professional, efficient, and well dressed. The Kimkim team was quick, professional, and responsive on WhatsApp when we had questions and or concerns. There were only a couple of hiccups: we were promised double beds in each hotel, this only happened... read more
Trip to Greece
Greece
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Jun 28 - Jul 6, 2019
We had an exceptional experience in Greece! We were a group of 11, arriving in Athens and excursions to Mykonos and Santorini. Our travel to and from these islands was thoroughly enjoyable. Our hotels were exquisite, as well as our catamaran trip in Mykonos and wine tour in Santorini. Chris gave us the most memorable experience we could have imagined! Bravo Chris!
Cynthia and Grace Moriarty
suzannes holiday
Greece
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Jun 1 - Jun 16, 2019
I found Kimkim on the internt when i was looking at going to Greece for a holiday.
I dealt with Chris and he listened to what i wanted to visit and as a woman travelling on her own, safety was too of this list.
Not only did Chris put together a fantastic itinery he sent draft copy to me first to peruse, along with some excellent comments on due to his knowledge of the area.
From start to finish everything rang like clockwork, the best was having someone there to pick me up at airport or... read more
Hello Suzanne
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review,
I am extremely happy that you enjoy the trip that we put together for you, and all the hotels and locations!
I'm delighted that everything went off without a hitch and that you could relax and enjoy the beautiful islands!
I look forward to planning your next trip to Greece, there are several amazing islands and wonderful hidden corners on the mainland,
I'd love to show them to you!
Chris
athens, mykonos, santorini
Greece
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May 20 - May 28, 2019
Chris did a great job and the trip to Greece was one of our best vacations. Everything was handled and all the staff were professional and wonderful to deal with.
I would definitely recommend kimkim to handle your travel needs.
Hi Joel,
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review!
I am delighted that you and your family had a wonderful time in Greece,
It was a pleasure to plan your trip for you!
Please give my regards to Louise,
All the best!
Trip to Greece
Greece
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May 23 - Jun 5, 2019
Our holiday inGreece was remarkable. Chris planned an interesting and outstanding itinerary and arranged great hotel accommodations as well. I especially enjoyed our suites in Athens, Rethynmo,, and Mykonos Town! The Catamaran Cruise in Santorini was delightful and so much fun. Made acqpanitiness with several other travelers . Also wanted you to know that our private drivers were all wonderful ! They were attentive to your needs and polite, and extremely knowledgeable which made our... read more
Hello Margaret and Kenny
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a kind review, but most of all thank you for taking the time to meet me for coffee during you Delphi trip!
It was wonderful to meet you and Kenny after such a long time that we were in planning!
I m very happy that I had the opportunity to help you and Ken reconnect with Greece and I look forward to hearing from you again in the near future when you want to "get your Greek on" again!
All the best!
Chris
Discover Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete - 14 Days
Greece
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May 16 - May 25, 2019
I always use local guides and drivers when I travel. This is the first time I used kimkim online without using a travel agent from where I live. I was skeptical and a bit nervous at first. It turned out to be one of the best decisions. The best things about kimkim is that its' travel agents are living in the places that you want to travel so they have the most up-to-date info of where and when to go. My local agent, Chris is very knowledgeable of Greece. He listened to my unique... read more
Hello Patrick,
Thank very much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review!
The opinion of seasoned and happy travelers such as your self means a lot to us,
It was my pleasure planning this trip for you and all the crew, and I hope to hear from you again in the future if you ever want to uncover more of Greece hidden treasures. There are countless amazing islands, and many gems on the mainland, and I'd love to show them to you!
All the best,
Chris