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Elen Hakhverdyan

Hello! I'm Elen, a passionate admirer of Greece. The country's profound history, breathtaking scenery, and welcoming atmosphere have consistently captivated my heart, prompting me to revisit time and again throughout the past decade. Fulfilling my lifelong dream, I've established a home in Greece, channeling my love for the country into a flourishing profession.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"All kinds of customized Tours and Customer Service for Individuals, Couples, Honeymooners, Families, and Groups up to 10 people."

How did you get involved in travel?

"With a wealth of nine years' of experience in international chain hotels, particularly focusing on events and group sales, I currently design bespoke travel packages for clients. Being a passionate traveler myself, I take pride in curating unforgettable journeys tailored to each traveler's preferences and needs, ensuring they fully immerse themselves in the sensory richness of Greece."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I will forever cherish the memories of my unforgettable 20-dayroad trip across Europe, where I immersed myself in the diverse cultures of numerous countries. Indulging in the culinary delights of each region, I not only explored the traditional cuisines but also rekindled connections with relatives and old friends residing there. Additionally, the journey introduced me to new acquaintances, making this expedition an unparalleled highlight in my extensive travel experiences."

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Recent trip reviews for Elen

Great time was had by all!
Greece | May 4 - May 14, 2025

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Colm K.
Verona, WI | Reviewed on May 29, 2025
After an initial miscommunication on the Athens hotel the trip was great. Elen did a great job planning the itinerary and the outings. All the guides were excellent - great insights and knowledge but also articulate and personal. The food and wine tastings were very enjoyable. Naxos stands out as our favorite destination but Athens and Santorini were also great experiences. We absolutely loved the people, the food, the wine and the history! Read more

After an initial miscommunication on the Athens hotel the trip was great. Elen did a great job planning the itinerary and the outings. All the guides were excellent - great insights and knowledge but also articulate and personal. The food and wine tastings were very enjoyable. Naxos stands out as our favorite destination but Athens and Santorini were also great experiences. We absolutely loved the people, the food, the wine and the history!

Hotel Reviews
Electra Metropolis
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ammothines Cycladic Suites Naxos
Naxos

Amazing hotel, staff and location! Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Best bar and restaurant in Greece
Location
Walk across the dune to the sea!
Staff
Can't say enough about the staff, wonderful experience.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Family owned and everyone has bought into making it great.
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

Fantastic views, lovely people and great location. The only issue could be the stairs - there are a lot of stairs to walk steeply up each time you leave the hotel. It's the price to pay for magnificent views of the caldera.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Mountain of Zeus Hike & Traditional Lunch
Mountain of Zeus Hike & Traditional Lunch
Naxos

George was an amazing guide, funny, personable and great insights and knowledge. Highly recommend this hike with George!

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Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on May 30, 2025
Dear Colm,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!
I’m truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable time in Greece and that the overall experience—from the guides to the tastings and destinations—was so enjoyable. Naxos is indeed a gem, and it’s wonderful to know it was a highlight for you.
Regarding the Athens hotel: I’d just like to clarify that while the initial hotel category wasn’t what you expected, we upgraded you to a better option right away to ensure your comfort....
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Dear Colm,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!
I’m truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable time in Greece and that the overall experience—from the guides to the tastings and destinations—was so enjoyable. Naxos is indeed a gem, and it’s wonderful to know it was a highlight for you.
Regarding the Athens hotel: I’d just like to clarify that while the initial hotel category wasn’t what you expected, we upgraded you to a better option right away to ensure your comfort. I’m glad the rest of the trip went smoothly and left you with such positive impressions.
It was a pleasure working with you, and I’d be more than happy to help you plan another adventure whenever you’re ready!

A decent experience
Greece | Apr 10 - Apr 14, 2025

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Jeffrey M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025
My Santorini experience was awesome including one of the best accommodation experiences I have ever had and a really good tour. My Crete experience was okay at best. My accommodation was fine. But the timeframe I had available made Crete a poor recommendation as an island to visit. The pick ups and drop offs at all locations were very good Read more

My Santorini experience was awesome including one of the best accommodation experiences I have ever had and a really good tour. My Crete experience was okay at best. My accommodation was fine. But the timeframe I had available made Crete a poor recommendation as an island to visit. The pick ups and drop offs at all locations were very good

Hotel Reviews
Olive Green Hotel
Heraklion

A nice hotel with pleasant front desk staff. Unfortunately, there is no concierge so difficult to get 'help' in planning any excursion. Also, the shower leaked very badly - they had maintenance fix it, but it was no better.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Renos Hotel
Santorini

Maybe the best hotel experience in my life. Beautiful view from my balcony. Excellent breakfast. Such attentive, kind staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
So kind, so helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Panoramic Tour
Panoramic Tour
Greece
Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Apr 19, 2025
Dear Jeffrey,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts—I truly appreciate you taking the time to reflect on your trip.I'm absolutely delighted to hear that your time in Santorini was such a highlight, especially with the accommodation and the tour experience. It’s wonderful to know that everything came together so beautifully there.
I’m also grateful for your honest feedback about Crete. I completely understand that with limited time, it can be a challenge to fully enjoy such a large and...
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Dear Jeffrey,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts—I truly appreciate you taking the time to reflect on your trip.I'm absolutely delighted to hear that your time in Santorini was such a highlight, especially with the accommodation and the tour experience. It’s wonderful to know that everything came together so beautifully there.
I’m also grateful for your honest feedback about Crete. I completely understand that with limited time, it can be a challenge to fully enjoy such a large and diverse island. Your input is invaluable, and I’ll certainly keep this in mind when recommending destinations for shorter stays in the future.
I'm very glad to hear the pick-ups and drop-offs went smoothly across the board. That’s always a key part of a relaxed and enjoyable travel experience.
Thank you once again for traveling with us—it was a pleasure assisting you, and I hope we’ll have the opportunity to plan another, even more perfect, journey for you soon.

I cannot recommend this travel agency enough!...
Greece | Mar 22 - Mar 29, 2025

Amy
Amy C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025
I cannot recommend this travel agency enough! From the moment we arrived in Greece, every detail was perfectly arranged, making our trip truly unforgettable. The service was exceptional, and the guides and drivers were simply amazing. Our Acropolis guide, Apollon, brought the history of the ancient site to life in such a captivating way. He had so much knowledge and passion that it was impossible not to get caught up in the wonder of the experience. When we traveled to Delphi, Yannis, our... Read more

I cannot recommend this travel agency enough! From the moment we arrived in Greece, every detail was perfectly arranged, making our trip truly unforgettable. The service was exceptional, and the guides and drivers were simply amazing.

Our Acropolis guide, Apollon, brought the history of the ancient site to life in such a captivating way. He had so much knowledge and passion that it was impossible not to get caught up in the wonder of the experience. When we traveled to Delphi, Yannis, our private driver, made the two-hour journey both enjoyable and comfortable. His friendly demeanor and expertise made the drive feel like part of the adventure. Once we arrived in Delphi, Giorgos, our private guide, expertly navigated us through the larger groups, ensuring we could get up close to the remarkable sculptures in the museum. His guidance helped us truly appreciate the history and beauty of the site.

In Naxos, we had the privilege of having Katia as our private guide, and Niko as our driver. They made the experience unforgettable. Katia was incredibly knowledgeable, and Niko’s smooth driving allowed her to focus entirely on us, guiding us through the island’s rich history and breathtaking sites.

One of the highlights of my trip was a last-minute request I made to Elen, asking for a drive through the mountains to visit the marble quarries. As an architect, this was one of the most memorable experiences of the trip. Elen arranged everything seamlessly, and Spiro, my driver, took me on a scenic route that added another layer of magic to my journey.

Throughout the entire trip, the agency made everything feel easy and effortless, all while staying within a reasonable budget and providing us with wonderful accommodations. The entire experience felt like first-class treatment but without the hefty price tag. If you’re planning a trip to Greece, I highly recommend booking with this agency—you’ll be in great hands!

Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Apr 07, 2025
Dear Amy,
Wow—thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review! I’m truly touched by your words, and it brings me so much joy to know that your journey through Greece was not only seamless, but also filled with meaningful moments and unforgettable experiences.
It was a pleasure to plan every part of your trip, and I’m thrilled to hear that each of our guides and drivers made such a positive impact. Apollon, Yannis, Giorgos, Katia, Niko, and Spiro will be so happy to know they...
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Dear Amy,
Wow—thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review! I’m truly touched by your words, and it brings me so much joy to know that your journey through Greece was not only seamless, but also filled with meaningful moments and unforgettable experiences.
It was a pleasure to plan every part of your trip, and I’m thrilled to hear that each of our guides and drivers made such a positive impact. Apollon, Yannis, Giorgos, Katia, Niko, and Spiro will be so happy to know they helped make your trip special. And I'm especially glad we were able to arrange that marble quarry visit for you—it means a lot to hear it was a highlight!
Thank you again for your trust, your enthusiasm, and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. I’ll be here when you're ready for your next adventure!

Trip of a lifetime planned to perfection
Greece | Mar 22 - Mar 29, 2025

Shannon
Shannon C.
Woodridge, IL | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025
I honestly can’t imagine anything I would have changed about this trip. Elen planned everything thoughtfully and the plan was executed with perfection. The personalized tours and guides were all outstanding and the cultural experiences that were booked were so fun! We loved the olive oil tasting and cooking class in Naxos! We will book with Kim Kim again without hesitation!! Read more

I honestly can’t imagine anything I would have changed about this trip. Elen planned everything thoughtfully and the plan was executed with perfection. The personalized tours and guides were all outstanding and the cultural experiences that were booked were so fun! We loved the olive oil tasting and cooking class in Naxos! We will book with Kim Kim again without hesitation!!

Hotel Review
Argo Boutique Hotel Naxos
Naxos

Wonderful boutique hotel walking distance to town and the beach. Fantastic customer service

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful breakfast
Location
Close to town and the beach
Staff
Kiki
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything
Activity Reviews
Acropolis and Mythology Tour
Acropolis and Mythology Tour
Athens

Fabulous guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Divine Delphi Excursion
Divine Delphi Excursion
Greece

Fabulous and knowledgeable guide. Amazing lunch!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos Mythology Tour With Wine And Olive Oil Tasting
Naxos Mythology Tour With Wine And Olive Oil Tasting
Naxos

Fantastic tour guide! Loved the olive oil experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Roots & Recipes: Greek Cooking Class With Family Farm Visit
Roots & Recipes: Greek Cooking Class With Family Farm Visit
Naxos

Such a fun experience!!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Apr 07, 2025

Dear Shannon,
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words! I’m truly touched by your feedback. It means the world to know that the trip was everything you hoped for—and more! It was such a joy to plan your journey, and I’m so happy you loved the experiences, especially the olive oil tasting and cooking class in Naxos—what a delicious memory!
Looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure whenever you're ready. Until then, take care and keep those travel memories close!

an excellent tour, but not what I requested
Greece | Feb 16 - Feb 23, 2025

Rick
Rick G.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
The customer service I received from everyone was excellent. All the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.
I was disappointed in the content of our tour. I specifically asked for a tour centered around the "Percy Jackson" materials, books, movies, TV shows dealing with Greek mythology. I understand it is difficult to separate mythology from history and architecture but the majority of our tours dealt with history and architecture, even religion and geology. It was mostly our first...
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The customer service I received from everyone was excellent. All the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.
I was disappointed in the content of our tour. I specifically asked for a tour centered around the "Percy Jackson" materials, books, movies, TV shows dealing with Greek mythology. I understand it is difficult to separate mythology from history and architecture but the majority of our tours dealt with history and architecture, even religion and geology. It was mostly our first day in Athens that covered mythology. I believe this was just a cookie cutter tour taken off the shelf that focused on Greece's main attractions, there was no customization.
The accommodations were excellent, everything was timed very well but for the very expensive price paid I would have hoped to get what I asked for, a mythology based tour and I did not.

Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Feb 27, 2025
Dear Rick,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our customer service, guides, and accommodations. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our team.
I’m very sorry to hear that the tour content did not fully meet your expectations. In our initial offer, we did mention that we do not provide guided tours specifically themed around Percy Jackson. However, we always strive to incorporate Greek mythology into our experiences to create a...
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Dear Rick,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our customer service, guides, and accommodations. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our team.
I’m very sorry to hear that the tour content did not fully meet your expectations. In our initial offer, we did mention that we do not provide guided tours specifically themed around Percy Jackson. However, we always strive to incorporate Greek mythology into our experiences to create a rich and immersive journey. While our tours focus on a balance of history, mythology, and culture, I completely understand that you were hoping for a more mythology-centered approach. At archaeological sites across mainland Greece, there are only a limited number of licensed guides available. We carefully selected those with the strongest knowledge of mythology to enhance the storytelling aspect of your tours.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will take it into consideration as we continue refining our itineraries. We truly appreciate the opportunity to have been part of your journey and hope you take many wonderful memories from your time in Greece.

Every element of our trip, from the drivers w...
Greece | Oct 3 - Oct 14, 2024

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Tamara B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Every element of our trip, from the drivers who collected us to the various tours, was amazing. On time, very informative, fun. Read more

Every element of our trip, from the drivers who collected us to the various tours, was amazing. On time, very informative, fun.

Hotel Reviews
Domes Noruz Chania
Agioi Apostoloi Chania-Crete

Overall design of hotel is cool but room design is very impractical. We had a “wellness suite” on 2 floors. Entry floor features the bathroom sink in the middle of the room, too much furniture but no place to store clothes or even put suitcases (had to put one on the sofa, the other on floor next to bathroom door). Bathroom is impossibly small. Bed area upstairs features small queen bed that is “cocooned” by glass half-wall on sides and feet. Must be extremely difficult for housekeeping staff to change bed linens and clean. Small toilet next to bed area impossibly small. Jacuzzi bath on balcony had zero privacy from people walking around hotel. Yoga ball and foam roller took up too much space, as well as 2 nesting coffee tables, rocking chair and sofa bed. As an adult-only hotel, I wondered why the need for a sofa bed, so many coffee tables if only max two persons in room? This was probably meant to be the nicest hotel of our trip but the Collection (Domes) is trying too hard to be something the travelers are not - funky.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Naxian Collection
Naxos-Greece

The hotel is nice but next to the airport - when a plane has recently landed you smell jet exhaust. Lighting was barely existent in bathroom (by design), so it was difficult to see for tasks. Breakfast was very tasty. Location required taxi into town, longish walk to beach area. Sheets and towels were not white, rather dirty-grey. I think this may have been part of their ecological drive to not use bleach - just seemed less appealing. Loved the semi-private pool and landscaping.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Divani Hotel Meteora
Kalampaka
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
V Hotel Delphi
Delphi

The hotel was no frills, basic and clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Urban Stripes Athens
Koukaki, Athens

Very nice, comfortable and chic hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Acropolis & Athens e-bike guided tour
Acropolis & Athens e-bike guided tour
Athens

Fun, informative and exactly what we’d expected

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 15, 2024
Dear Tamara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that the overall experience, from the drivers to the tours, was amazing, and that you enjoyed the fun and informative e-bike tour in Athens!
We also appreciate your candid thoughts on the accommodations. It’s great to know that you found Domes Noruz Chania's design cool, though we understand your concerns about the room layout and space. Your observations about the privacy and...
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Dear Tamara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that the overall experience, from the drivers to the tours, was amazing, and that you enjoyed the fun and informative e-bike tour in Athens!
We also appreciate your candid thoughts on the accommodations. It’s great to know that you found Domes Noruz Chania's design cool, though we understand your concerns about the room layout and space. Your observations about the privacy and practicality of the wellness suite will be shared with the hotel for future improvements.
For the Naxian Collection, we’re happy you enjoyed the breakfast and the semi-private pool, but we’ll pass on your comments about the lighting, towels, and proximity to the airport to help enhance the guest experience.
We’re excited to assist you in planning your next adventure with Kim Kim. Thank you for choosing us!

Florence and Siena
Italy | Sep 5 - Sep 12, 2024

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Ray R.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024
Elen did a wonderful job of transferring our vacation wishes into a detailed itinerary. We went through a couple of iterations before settling on the final plan, and she was very patient with our changes. Once in Italy, our local contact Maria made sure we were always informed about pickup times and tour guide details, ready to support us if necessary.
Florence was awe-inspiring (as expected) - in hindsight I wish we had spent a couple of more days in Siena, but that was our choice, not a...
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Elen did a wonderful job of transferring our vacation wishes into a detailed itinerary. We went through a couple of iterations before settling on the final plan, and she was very patient with our changes. Once in Italy, our local contact Maria made sure we were always informed about pickup times and tour guide details, ready to support us if necessary.
Florence was awe-inspiring (as expected) - in hindsight I wish we had spent a couple of more days in Siena, but that was our choice, not a criticism of Elen.
Will definitely use Kim Kim for planning our next vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Lorenzo
Florence

Great small hotel, out of the way of the major tourist area but still walkable - 15 minutes to the Mercato.

Authenticity & Character
Just a classic feel
Location
Out of the tourist area but still convenient
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Surprisingly large and comfortable bed.
Hotel Athena Siena
Siena

Hotel is just within the walls, easy free monitored parking without worrying about the ZTL zone. It’s a 10 minute uphill walk to the Piazza, which means downhill after dinner! It’s a surprisingly large hotel, and the breakfast area was extremely crowded. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable, with a small balcony.

Authenticity & Character
Large hotel that feels small, not overwhelming.
Location
Close to the Piazza, easy parking.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was extremely comfortable.
Room Mate Luca
Florence

Great little hotel, easily walkable to the center of Florence. Very friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Charming small-ish hotel.
Location
Staff
Very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable bed
Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 16, 2024

Dear Ray,
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! I am thrilled to hear that I could bring your vacation dreams to life and that Maria kept things running smoothly while you were in Italy. It was a pleasure to help tailor the itinerary to your wishes, and I am glad you enjoyed Florence and Siena.
We can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure with Kim Kim. Thank you for choosing us!

Phenomenal local Greek experiences by Elen
Greece | Jul 11 - Jul 19, 2024

Sona
Sona S.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2024

Thank you Elen for a phenomenal authentic experience with all things Greek…your patience, knowledge sharing, and passion for Greece made our trip a beautiful lifetime memory for us!!

Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 09, 2024

Dear Sona,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a beautiful review! It was truly a pleasure to share Greece’s rich culture and history with you and your mom. I’m so glad to hear that the experience left you with wonderful memories to cherish for a lifetime. Your kind words about my passion and patience mean so much to me!
I’m thrilled that Greece made such a lasting impression on you, and I hope our paths cross again for more adventures in the future.

Loved it!
Greece | Jul 28 - Aug 9, 2024

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Jinni R.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
We absolutely loved the guided food tour in Athens. Our guide Alexandra was very nice and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The hotels were in great locations.
We loved the islands!
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We absolutely loved the guided food tour in Athens. Our guide Alexandra was very nice and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The hotels were in great locations.
We loved the islands!

Hotel Reviews
You And Me Suites
Santorini
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Liostasi Hotel & Suites Ios
Cyclades
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perianth Hotel
Athens

Great location, very clean, good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise
Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise
Santorini

Don't offer this to clients. More than 20 guests despite being a small group tour (supposed to be less than 20 guests). Staff are rude. Very strict rules once onboard. No getting onto the boat wet after swimming, can't wear sunscreen, can't use the onboard bathrooms, can't have a towel, can't sit down inside the covered areas of boat, BBQ food was dry & overcooked. Stopped at swimming areas for very very short amount of time so there wasn't enough time for all on board to get in and out again.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driver was late at pick up. Driver went in circles at the end, I think he was lost.
Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Athens
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We guide you in the Past
We guide you in the Past
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mylopotas Beach Free day!
Mylopotas Beach Free day!
Ios
Quality of Experience
Private Tailored Horse Riding Experience at Sunset
Private Tailored Horse Riding Experience at Sunset
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Excursion (5 hrs)
Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Excursion (5 hrs)
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan

We had a wonderful time. The highlights for m...
Greece | Jul 28 - Aug 9, 2024

Jinni
Jinni R.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
We had a wonderful time. The highlights for me were the Food tasting tour in Athens, watching the sunrise over the Acropolis, hiring a boat & captain to visit the secluded beaches of Ios (my favorite activity & favorite location by far the whole trip). We would return to Ios in a heartbeat! Next time we’d skip Santorini & stay on the smaller islands but I’m grateful to have seen it. Our agent was available and ready to help throughout the whole trip and having her took the stress out of... Read more

We had a wonderful time. The highlights for me were the Food tasting tour in Athens, watching the sunrise over the Acropolis, hiring a boat & captain to visit the secluded beaches of Ios (my favorite activity & favorite location by far the whole trip). We would return to Ios in a heartbeat! Next time we’d skip Santorini & stay on the smaller islands but I’m grateful to have seen it. Our agent was available and ready to help throughout the whole trip and having her took the stress out of planning & organizing.

Hotel Reviews
You And Me Suites
Santorini

Amazing location. Pool was heated but it was very hot out & staff turned heating off at our request which made the pool water very refreshing. Breakfast was delicious and varied a bit each day. Lots of room amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The fellow who took our bags & brought breakfast was a gem (& also super strong!)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Liostasi Hotel & Suites Ios
Cyclades
Authenticity & Character
Loved the outdoor cinema
Location
Close to everything but also felt private & tucked away. Amazing sunset views.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a hard time getting the room dark enough to sleep
Perianth Hotel
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Tailored Horse Riding Experience at Sunset
Private Tailored Horse Riding Experience at Sunset
Santorini

We booked to ride at sunset, if we hadn’t confirmed it would be a sunset ride on the day I believe we would’ve finished before sunset. Ensure you are adament about sunset if that’s what you want. Our ride & guides were awesome!!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise
Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise
Santorini

Staff were rude. So many rules and restrictions. Don’t go here, don’t sit there, don’t get the boat wet (?), seriously? It’s a boat!!! One staff said go ahead & jump on water, next staff said absolutely no jumping in, use the one ladder for all the ppl. Very short time spent at swimming places. Hot springs (?) were just rocks in the ocean. Not warm at all, just regular ocean. Meant to be a small group of 20 ppl max but there were 28 ppl. Shortage of towels & snorkeling gear. Lunch was dry & overcooked. I would suggest chartering private instead of joining a group.

Quality of Experience
Everything
Food
Dry & overcooked
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rude boat staff
Transport
Mylopotas Beach Free day!
Mylopotas Beach Free day!
Ios

Amazing beach! Crystal clear water! We loved the beaches in Ios more than anywhere else we’ve EVER been.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Excursion (5 hrs)
Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Excursion (5 hrs)
Athens

It was quite a drive just to see sunset but it was a neat experience. We learned a lot from our guide about Greek life during the drive.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Athens
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Aug 16, 2024

Dear Jinni,
Thank you for your detailed feedback. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time in Greece, especially the food tour in Athens and your experience in Ios—it truly is a special place! I’m sorry to hear that the Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments are valuable, and I'll make sure they’re passed on to improve future experiences. I appreciate your kind words about my support during your trip, and I’m glad I could help make your journey stress-free. Looking forward to assisting you with your next adventure!