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Erica Gerakos

Hello! I am a Travel Sales Specialist for Greece🇬🇷

I first fell in love with Greece after marrying into a Greek family—and after years of visiting, exploring, and connecting with the culture, it’s truly become my favorite place in the world (aside from home in Colorado). We have family in Sparta, in the rugged southern Peloponnese, as well as in Athens and Santorini, so I’ve been lucky to experience many of Greece’s diverse and beautiful regions. Imagine: orange and olive groves, quiet seaside fishing villages, ancient ruins, and peaceful Peloponnesian beaches... along with the stunning whitewashed villages, hikes with sweeping views, swimming in the Aegean, incredible food, and golden sunsets of the Cyclades.

Beyond the incredibly delicious Greek food (nothing compares to a seaside taverna meal of just-caught fish and local wine), I really enjoy combining outdoor adventure with cultural discovery—whether it’s hiking to a hilltop fortress, swimming in turquoise coves, exploring a museum, or wandering through a mountain village. Those are the moments that stay with me.

How did you get involved in travel?

"Exploring Europe during my college years is what first sparked my love for travel and cultural connection. Since then, I’ve worked in the travel industry for many years, helping people create meaningful and memorable trips.

Now, I get to help others experience Greece in that same authentic way—through amazing food, rich culture, stunning landscapes, and real local experiences. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Sailing in a catamaran in Santorini! Swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue water at various secluded spots along the island's coast, enjoying a delicious lunch - horiatiki (Greek salad), souvlaki, tzatziki, pasta with shrimp - prepared by the chef on board, and sunbathing on the deck returning to port. Having this experience with my extended family was truly magical and something we will never forget!
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Recent trip reviews for Erica

Stress-free, well organized vacation in Greece
Greece | Sep 2 - Sep 9, 2025

Jean
Jean B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
We had a wonderful, and stress-free trip thanks to the incredible service of Kim Kim. Knowing all our rides were prearranged made things so easy!
They picked a wonderful location at the Melidron within a couple minutes walk to all the restaurants we could ever want. The choice of Naxos Island was perfect for us, especially after comparing with what we heard of Santorini and Mykonos from other travelers. It is more laid-back, less crowded and everything is more affordable. The location of our...
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We had a wonderful, and stress-free trip thanks to the incredible service of Kim Kim. Knowing all our rides were prearranged made things so easy!
They picked a wonderful location at the Melidron within a couple minutes walk to all the restaurants we could ever want. The choice of Naxos Island was perfect for us, especially after comparing with what we heard of Santorini and Mykonos from other travelers. It is more laid-back, less crowded and everything is more affordable. The location of our place in Athens was great too, and we were able to explore around on our own and find our way back thanks to Google Maps. Our favorite tours were on Naxos. One was with Iliana, walking from village to village, tasting and eating along the way. She was very knowledgeable and great company. We loved the One-on-one style, where we could get to know something about each other.
We also enjoyed our farm visit, I'm sorry not to remember our guides name, I should have written it down. (Stavros, maybe?) He was also very personable and picked a perfect dish for us to prepare. We loved walking around the farm meeting Wilson and his sheep family.
We also got acquainted with some of the staff at the hotel. Julia and Foteini every day at breakfast and evening at the pool bar, and Teo on our last day.
Of course food was the highlight of the trip, and starting every morning with the fabulous breakfast at the Melidron, was what we looked forward to each day.
The beach scene wasn't our style, with side by side umbrella and beach beds that were for rent for a whole day. If we were younger, and had more time, we might have rented a scooter to explore the island on our own to find less crowded beaches. We did take our own masks and fins, so we went for a quick snorkle at the less crowded end, though there wasn't much to see.
We didn't get to do our catamaran trip because of the wind conditions, but having talked to a couple that did it, we weren't all that disappointed. They said the boat ride was bumpy and they didn't see too many fish.
We appreciated the great customer service of Kim Kim; they let everyone know about Dan's birthday, so they brought him a special dessert with a candle at the pool, and they had a cake with a candle at our farm lunch in addition to the dessert we made ourselves. Very sweet!
We've never taken an agent-organized trip before, and it was a treat to have most of the planning done for us!

Hotel Reviews
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

This hotel was perfectly situated for exploring Athens. The staff was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was wonderful. It really gave the feeling of being in authentic old Athens.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming
Location
Close to everything
Staff
Helpful and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
A little cramped at times, but in keeping with the feel of Old Athens.
Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos

Perfect for anyone to enjoy Agios Prokopois beach.

Authenticity & Character
The building style of stacked -up white lodgings matched what we saw all around the island. Very clean, and beautiful garden-like grounds.
Location
Very close to all that was happening in the area. Liked the small village feel of being away from the hub bub of Naxos Town.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful. The staff at the pool bar/ breakfast were so engaging,e felt we got to know them a little, especially Joulia and Foteini.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Roomy accommodations, would have liked a set of drawers so we could unpack, but there was plenty of room to spread out or stuff, so it was still convenient. It was well- supplied with whatever we might need in the way of soap, shampoo, etc.
Activity Reviews
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

It was interesting if Greek Mythology is your thing. We liked hearing about the history.

Quality of Experience
Experiencing truly ancient architecture.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable, can answer any questions.
Transport
On time, freindly
Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm
Naxos

Liked getting to see rural Naxos, loved the cooking/ eating experience.

Quality of Experience
Our guide was a relative of the farm owner, so he was able to give us some more personal information.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Villages & Countryside Foodie Day Trip with Lunch
Private Villages & Countryside Foodie Day Trip with Lunch
Naxos

We got to see a lot of rural Naxos. Liked private tour.

Quality of Experience
We got to see three different villages and local businesses.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Iliana was so nice, very knowledgeable and seemed interested to get to know us personally
Transport
Self-Guided Food Walk
Self-Guided Food Walk
Athens

We didn't make it to all recommended locations. We were hungry, so ate at the first place we found, then were too full to try anything else. After walking and standing in the heat for so long in the morning, we were ready for a rest.

Self Guided Beach Day in Naxos
Self Guided Beach Day in Naxos
Naxos

Without personal transportation, seeing lithe beaches is not convenient.

Morning Catamaran Cruise
Morning Catamaran Cruise
Naxos

Sorry to give poor rating, but " did not participate" is not an option. This tour was canceled due to weather conditions

Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Naxos

We weren't sure how to get to the old market, had to ask around, the then just stumbled on to it by chance. We discovered on our next trip to town the easier way.

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos

Kimkim tailors the tour for you. Never worry.. just enjoy!
Greece | Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2025

Rochelle
Rochelle C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2025
We were so pleased with our entire tour with Kimkim. Every transfer, every driver was friendly and always on time!!! We never worried about our pick up or our meeting places. Thank you Kimkim for the detailed itinerary! We started in Athens with 2 neighborhood walks. Our guide, from “ Greek Travel Tellers” , CATHERINA, was wonderful and passionate about showing us the neighborhoods!! SANDRA, of Greek Travel Tellers, was also passionate & very knowledgeable about the sunset tour of the... Read more

We were so pleased with our entire tour with Kimkim. Every transfer, every driver was friendly and always on time!!! We never worried about our pick up or our meeting places. Thank you Kimkim for the detailed itinerary! We started in Athens with 2 neighborhood walks. Our guide, from “ Greek Travel Tellers” , CATHERINA, was wonderful and passionate about showing us the neighborhoods!! SANDRA, of Greek Travel Tellers, was also passionate & very knowledgeable about the sunset tour of the Acropolis ! In Mykonos, our neighborhood guide, PACO, was very informative friendly, and yes , passionate about showing us the neighborhoods! In Santorini, Santorini Road Trips: our guide/ driver was KOSTAS!! He too was passionate, informative & friendly. At the end of our tour, we felt like family! Our last tour with LENA, of course Santorini Food Tour, was so informative & yummy! We learned and ate so much😄😄😄LENA, too, was very passionate about the local restaurants and tavernas!

Hotel Reviews
The Zillers Boutique Hotel
Athens

Loved the location and roof top restaurant! Stafff very friendly and accommodating!

Authenticity & Character
Uniqueness
Location
It’s centralized
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Friendly staff.. boutique hotel!
Vencia Boutique Hotel
Mykonos

Beautiful view, clean rooms, Well, cap facility, friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
The location
Location
The location could be improved. If I had a choice. Next time I would request a hotel on the beach there was a lot of walking upstairs and downstairs to the center of town.
Staff
The staff was very friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean facility and very organized
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

we felt like we had our own bungalow. The staff was very nice. The rooms are very clean. It was great to have a great view and a personal hot tub as well as a shared pool.

Authenticity & Character
I loved the white washed buildings and the infinity pool and the quiet surroundings
Location
Great view overlooking Santorini however it was necessary to take a taxi or a bus to the different part of the island
Staff
The south was friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
The entire facility was clean organized and was constantly being kept up
Activity Reviews
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Athens

Loved the walk & information! So enjoyed Catherina!

Quality of Experience
The guide and the up front experience of local taverna’s & neighborhoods.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
On schedule, all of the time.. All drivers were personable!
Transport
Exactly… seamless!
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Athens

It was great… but similar to our first neighborhood walks.

Quality of Experience
The homes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Katharina was very approachable
Transport
The transportation was always on time
Acropolis Sunset Discovery Walk
Acropolis Sunset Discovery Walk
Athens

Perfect time to see the acropolis at sunset. Sandra, our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about what she was showing us.

Quality of Experience
Sandra was very knowledgeable and it helped that she was a native of Greece
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Mykonos

We didn’t realize that we were so high up and that it would take some energy and time to walk down to the town center

Quality of Experience
We liked the adventure
Self-Guided Beach Day
Self-Guided Beach Day
Mykonos

We loved our beach day. I would recommend having this day planned in the itinerary.

Quality of Experience
Time to rest and enjoy the scenery and cool off in the water
Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip
Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip
Santorini

We loved our guide, Kostas. The archaeological dig was amazing. We also saw the red beach and the black beach and the monastery Kostas was with us and added so much information. Also we were able to taste caper leaves, seaweed leaves and capers.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Clean, smooth riding van!
Fira Food & Views Walking Tour
Fira Food & Views Walking Tour
Santorini

We tasted many items of food we learned about real olive oil, real feta cheese, basically authentic items that came from Santorini

Quality of Experience
Authenticity of the food items we tasted
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lena was a wonderful enthusiastic, funny, informative & passionate guide
Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 09, 2025

Rochelle, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m thrilled to hear that every part of your trip went smoothly and that you felt so well taken care of. It sounds like you had an amazing time with all your local guides—they’re so knowledgeable and passionate about sharing Greece, and I’m glad that came through. It’s so wonderful to hear that these experiences truly connected you to Greece!

Our trip was wonderful! The perfect balance o...
Greece | Jul 13 - Jul 21, 2025

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Evie C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Our trip was wonderful! The perfect balance of relaxation and activity. We loved Apsila on Sifnos. That place is something special. The cooking class and e-bike tour were both surprise hits with the family. They gave me all of the credit for planning but you did all of the work, thank you. We didn’t love the second hotel in Athens, it was fine but nothing special after our other places. We walked down the street to the Ace Hotel for dinner, which was delicious. The location and view at the... Read more

Our trip was wonderful! The perfect balance of relaxation and activity. We loved Apsila on Sifnos. That place is something special. The cooking class and e-bike tour were both surprise hits with the family. They gave me all of the credit for planning but you did all of the work, thank you. We didn’t love the second hotel in Athens, it was fine but nothing special after our other places. We walked down the street to the Ace Hotel for dinner, which was delicious. The location and view at the EliasErmou was really good., better view than the King George Hotel! The transport to and from the airport to hotels, etc is literally my favorite thing. Makes it so easy and less stressful.

Thanks so much for putting together an awesome trip.

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos

In the past I have always planned our vacatio...
Greece | Jul 27 - Aug 2, 2025

Charlene
Charlene C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2025
In the past I have always planned our vacations myself but felt completely overwhelmed trying to organize a (too) short trip to Greece. Erica at KimKim took all the worry out! She collected information from me to help guide her regarding where we wanted to go, how much we wanted to spend, and what activities our family of five including three young men would be interested in. I then sat back and let her go to work and was not disappointed with the results. We were provided with a clear... Read more

In the past I have always planned our vacations myself but felt completely overwhelmed trying to organize a (too) short trip to Greece. Erica at KimKim took all the worry out! She collected information from me to help guide her regarding where we wanted to go, how much we wanted to spend, and what activities our family of five including three young men would be interested in. I then sat back and let her go to work and was not disappointed with the results. We were provided with a clear itinerary that we could easily access throughout the trip. And I appreciated the pre-trip check-in with Erica in the week before we left to answer any final questions.
All of our local flights and transfers were set up - and even when we had delays in our flights the provided contact information made it easy to communicate with our drivers in a stress free way. I cannot imagine trying to navigate getting from one place to another on my own.
We stayed in three different amazing hotels - the Dom Boutique in Heraklion, the San Salvatore Monastery in Chania, and the Sweet Home Hotel in Athens. Each was a unique experience with comfortable sleeping and living arrangements, excellent food, and gracious receptionists. We had a dental emergency while in Chania and Irene at the Monastery helped us find a doctor and checked in when we returned.
Our activities included an e-bike tour in Heraklion through the countryside to enjoy coffee in a small village; an authentic Cretan cooking experience in a beautiful house on the mountain overlooking the ocean with an unbelievable meal to finish the day; a hike through a gorge; a trip to the beach followed by lunch at an ecolodge; a self-guided food tour in Athens; and a visit to the acropolis. Each of the family members had a favorite experience but we all enjoyed each of them. Vasilias was our guide to Elafonisi Beach and the ecolodge tour and provided entertainment and education during the trip. Our guide for the Cretan cooking experience not only translated for our chefs but gave the background of the house and family and did a wine tasting as well.
Not sure when or where our next trip will be but I would definitely consider booking again through KimKim

Hotel Reviews
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Unfortunately we were only at this hotel for one short night and had to leave early in the morning for our flight. We stayed in a penthouse room with plenty of space for our family of five (but would have been nice as a couple to get to experience some of the romantic aspects like the tub in the bedroom). The location was an easy walk to the acropolis and plenty of restaurants.

San Salvatore Monastery
Chania

This was such a unique place to stay - in an old monastery in Old Town Chania. While we were there we were the only ones staying so it was quiet. Irene met us there early, provided amazing breakfasts each day, and was a source of information for restaurant recommendations and helping us find a dentist in an emergency. The room we had worked well for our family of 5. And the location was a very easy walk into Old Town with countless restaurants, shops, and views of the ocean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

I cannot say enough about the Greek breakfast that was provided each day. So much food and all of it delicious. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious. I would not recommend having a car here as the hotel is in old town with narrow roads. We did have to walk down the street for one of our tours as it was difficult for a larger van to approach the hotel but that is the only and minimal downside. You are right in the heart of the town with a very cool area just outside the door to explore shops and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2025
Charlene, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review! I truly appreciate your kind words and the thought you put into sharing your experience. It means so much to hear how the planning, itinerary, transfers, hotels, and activities all came together for your family, and that everything—from the e-bike tour to the Cretan cooking experience—was fun for everyone. I’m especially glad we could help make your trip stress-free, even with flight delays and unexpected... Read more

Charlene, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review! I truly appreciate your kind words and the thought you put into sharing your experience. It means so much to hear how the planning, itinerary, transfers, hotels, and activities all came together for your family, and that everything—from the e-bike tour to the Cretan cooking experience—was fun for everyone. I’m especially glad we could help make your trip stress-free, even with flight delays and unexpected situations. It was a real pleasure helping plan this special trip for your family, and the Kimkim team would be thrilled to work with you again whenever your next adventure comes along!

Incredible Two Weeks in Greece
Greece | Jul 9 - Jul 23, 2025

Nicole
Nicole T.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2025
Erica and the whole kimkim team did a fantastic job of planning our trip to Greece. We had several stops on the itinerary, with drivers, tours, and multiple hotels. We did not have a single hiccup. Having all of the info in the kimkim app was invaluable. We always knew exactly where we needed to be, and who to contact. Every driver made us feel like great friends by the end of the rides. The hotels were lovely, with helpful staff, delicious breakfasts, and suggestions for things to do. ... Read more

Erica and the whole kimkim team did a fantastic job of planning our trip to Greece. We had several stops on the itinerary, with drivers, tours, and multiple hotels. We did not have a single hiccup. Having all of the info in the kimkim app was invaluable. We always knew exactly where we needed to be, and who to contact. Every driver made us feel like great friends by the end of the rides. The hotels were lovely, with helpful staff, delicious breakfasts, and suggestions for things to do. Everyone let us practice our Greek with them, which we appreciated. The whole trip felt like one long highlight, but two really stand out: the Majo Hotel in Naxos is incredible. Ioanna and her son have created a slice of heaven, with their beautiful rooms, private pools, and homemade breakfasts. It's a place I would return to again and again. Our other highlight was Solon and Maria from Hello Thessaloniki tours. Their hospitality and knowledge of the city perfectly kicked off our trip. We could have spent all day with them learning and laughing. Overall, it was an amazing vacation. Thank you so much to Erica, Lea and Summer for taking care of us so we could relax and enjoy our trip!

Hotel Reviews
Azure Villa Santorini
Santorini

I was not satisfied with the Azure Villa Santorini. While it was spacious, it had issues like cockroaches in the kitchen, mildew and mold in the bathrooms, and a water leak. For the cost, it was not a pleasant stay. It also didn't serve breakfast, which was something we missed.

Athenian Riviera
Vouliagmeni

The Athenian Riviera was a wonderful stay. Although we only had one night there, it was a beautiful place with friendly staff and a nice restaurant area.

Athens Manor Houses
Athens

Athens Manor Houses were great. The accommodations were lovely, making our stay in Athens very enjoyable.

Vanoro Hotel
Thessaloniki

We were super happy with the Vanoro Hotel. The stay was comfortable and met all our expectations.

Majo Suites Hotel Naxos
Naxos

The Majo Suites Hotel in Naxos was definitely our favorite during the trip. The experience there was just perfect, and we loved everything about it.

Activity Reviews
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

The Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise was wonderful. We had a great crew and pilot. It definitely made the experience amazing.

Private Morning Old Town Walk with Museum, Castle & Portara
Private Morning Old Town Walk with Museum, Castle & Portara
Naxos

We did a tour in Naxos that we really liked. It was a great experience exploring the Old Town with the museum, castle, and Portara. Really enjoyable.

Private Classic Sightseeing Tour of Thessaloniki
Private Classic Sightseeing Tour of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki

The Private Classic Sightseeing Tour of Thessaloniki with Hello, Thessaloniki and Maria was fantastic. We had the greatest time ever learning and touring with them, and could have easily spent more days doing so.

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2025

Nicole, I love reading this!! I’m so glad everything went so smoothly and that you connected so well with the drivers, guides, and hotel hosts. The Majo Hotel really is such a special place, and I’m so happy you loved it. Thank you for trusting us with your special family trip to Greece, and I’m so glad you were able to simply relax and enjoy every moment. I hope you, George, and the kids have memories and stories from this trip to share for years to come!

Thanks to Erica at KimKim, our trip to Greece...
Greece | Jun 15 - Jun 28, 2025

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Chrisie C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2025
Thanks to Erica at KimKim, our trip to Greece was absolutely AMAZING!! It would take me days to fully describe all the highlights of our 14 day trip, but here are just a few. I enjoyed the “Off the beaten path” excursions as they provided the opportunity to see and learn about Greek island history and culture. We did, unfortunately, miss a walking tour in Naxos b/c gps misguided us, but I believe we were compensated. The boating and wine tour excursions were very enjoyable. We found the local... Read more

Thanks to Erica at KimKim, our trip to Greece was absolutely AMAZING!! It would take me days to fully describe all the highlights of our 14 day trip, but here are just a few. I enjoyed the “Off the beaten path” excursions as they provided the opportunity to see and learn about Greek island history and culture. We did, unfortunately, miss a walking tour in Naxos b/c gps misguided us, but I believe we were compensated. The boating and wine tour excursions were very enjoyable. We found the local wines to be outstanding. Both excursions are a Must-Do! Our accommodations exceeded our expectations as did the service and friendly staff. Each hotel was ideally located and within walking distance to beautiful cities, towns and harbors. Everything about our trip was beyond anything we could have hoped for, and I would highly recommend Erica and KimKim to friends and family wishing to plan the trip of a lifetime! Special thanks to our favorite tour guides: Demetrius, Sandra, Elle, Adonis.

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this! I know it took a lot of planning, so it’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the excursions, hotels, and local wines. I love that the off-the-beaten-path experiences gave you a deeper look into Greek history and culture—the guides really do make it all so authentic and memorable. Thank you for trusting the Kimkim team, I’m so glad the four of you had this special time together in Greece.

Truly Exceptional Travel Experience with KimKim
Greece | Jul 19 - Jul 26, 2025

Anne
Anne S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
This trip was amazing, and the responsiveness from KimKim was truly outstanding. From start to finish, we felt completely taken care of. The excursions, hotel selections, and recommendations were all excellent—we genuinely felt like we were in the best hands throughout. Our favorite excursion was with Chania Adventures. The guide, the front-row beach chairs at Elafonisi Beach, the tour itself, and the included lunch were all fantastic. The cooking experience is also an absolute must for... Read more

This trip was amazing, and the responsiveness from KimKim was truly outstanding. From start to finish, we felt completely taken care of. The excursions, hotel selections, and recommendations were all excellent—we genuinely felt like we were in the best hands throughout.

Our favorite excursion was with Chania Adventures. The guide, the front-row beach chairs at Elafonisi Beach, the tour itself, and the included lunch were all fantastic. The cooking experience is also an absolute must for anyone visiting Chania.

During the Greek heatwave, our family requested an itinerary change to allow for more downtime. I submitted the request through the Trip Notes section, and the KimKim team responded immediately, making the adjustments without any issue.

I absolutely loved the KimKim itinerary app. It was always up to date, easy to use offline, and packed with every detail—from driver info to pickup times to confirmation numbers and links. It gave us such peace of mind. And honestly, being able to share the app with my 17-year-old saved me from hearing “What are we doing next?” every hour. I just had to say once: “It’s all in the app!”

I will 100% be using KimKim for all of our future travels!

Hotel Reviews
Cretan Dream Royal
Chania

The staff were absolutely wonderful. The pool and poolside bar were beautiful, with excellent service throughout. While it’s a short walk to the community beach, reserving loungers with umbrellas in town was incredibly easy and very reasonably priced. We loved the beach—plus, the views were simply outstanding.

Authenticity & Character
Location
If you want to see more of old town Chania, plan a 20 minute cab ride into town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Phāea Cretan Malia
Malia

The location was absolutely beautiful—and thanks to the KimKim team, we were truly beachfront! We stepped right out onto the patio and there was the beach, just steps away. Securing beach lounges was easy, and the staff were incredibly hospitable and responsive to every request. We felt like royalty the entire stay. Ask ChatGPT

Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit far from the town, 40 minute drive into town. So that added a bit of time to our day to plan for.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Divani Palace Acropolis
Athens

The hotel pool was a bit smaller than expected—especially since we ended up using it more often due to the heatwave—but the service and hospitality from the staff more than made up for it. They were absolutely amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Elafonisi Beach & Mountain Retreat Lunch 4WD Adventure
Elafonisi Beach & Mountain Retreat Lunch 4WD Adventure
Chania

This was definitely a family favorite. Our tour guide, Vesolli (apologies if I’m misspelling his name), was outstanding. He made the drive to the beach both entertaining and educational, while still allowing us some downtime to simply enjoy the ride. We’re so grateful for the front-row reserved umbrellas and chairs—they were a premium experience and an absolute must. As soon as we arrived at the beach, our chairs were waiting for us! The drive to the private restaurant in the small local village—featured in National Geographic for its unique historical architecture and preservation—was incredible. It quickly became one of our family’s favorite stops. The small tour group allowed for personal attention while also giving us the chance to meet another family and share the day. The guide even happily accommodated a small last-minute request to stop at a honey farm, which was another highlight. The tour guide from Chania Adventures was absolutely key to making this day such a memorable success.

Quality of Experience
Food
Featured Restaurant in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Just outstanding-- Such a major reason for our enjoyment.
Transport
Cretan Village Cooking Experience
Cretan Village Cooking Experience
Chania

Our family always includes a cooking experience in our vacations, and the KimKim team absolutely nailed it with this one. The family farm, the kitchen setup, the delicious food, and the take-home recipes were all incredible. What really set this apart was that we actually got to do the cooking ourselves—something many tours don’t allow. It felt like a truly authentic Greek culinary experience, and one we’ll never forget.

Quality of Experience
Food
The quality of the lamb was outstanding. The rest of the meal—plentiful and fresh—was equally impressive. The beverages, from the refreshing non-alcoholic lemonade to the adult drinks, were absolutely fabulous!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The family team that serviced us was outstanding! I simply cannot tell you how much at home the made us feel, and they did EVERYTHING for us, as far as cleanup, setup and mundane prep work. The class size was perfect, and we all had so much fun getting to know each other and laugh and share the final meal together.
Transport
We had originally planned to arrange a taxi through the hotel, which wouldn’t have been a problem. However, a few nights before our cooking experience, the Cooking Company kindly called and offered to provide a transfer for a small fee. This made everything so much simpler and took the planning off our plate. We truly appreciated this thoughtful extra service.
Knossos Palace Experience
Knossos Palace Experience
Greece

Our guide was fantastic—so knowledgeable and engaging. From start to finish, we were treated like royalty. Transportation was seamless: we were dropped off right at the entrance, met by someone who personally escorted us to our guide, and after the tour, walked back to our driver. KimKim removed all the typical travel hassles—we never once had to search or wonder where to go. Everything was perfectly coordinated.

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Our guide did a wonderful job weaving the tour into a cohesive story—by the end, the mythology and true history were beautifully tied together, making the experience both engaging and meaningful.
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Greece

Staff and Crew hospitality outstanding. Food on the boat was terrific. The size with the other families was great, not too crowded. Everything we were promised was provided!

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A bit further from the hotel (again , hotel we had was 45 minutes away-- so that added 90+ minutes to the tour time planning.
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Athens

Very good tour guide, and she provided us a full VIP experience. The fact it was just our family made it superior to anything else we saw. We were so grateful, we spent a small amount more to provide this one/one experience.

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Walking distance from hotel.
Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your experience in Crete! It’s wonderful to hear how seamless everything felt from start to finish and that you really enjoyed the excursions, especially your day with Chania Adventures and the cooking experience. The app is such a handy tool, and I’m glad it made things easier along the way. Knowing you’d like to use Kimkim again means a lot, and it was a true pleasure helping plan this special trip for your family.

My family and I had an incredible trip to Gre...
Greece | Jul 13 - Jul 20, 2025

Michael
Michael Y.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
My family and I had an incredible trip to Greece. Erica and Lea were there to address all our trip needs, from planning and during the amazing trip. Read more

My family and I had an incredible trip to Greece. Erica and Lea were there to address all our trip needs, from planning and during the amazing trip.

Hotel Reviews
Glyfada Riviera Hotel
Glyfada

Not the best hotel - had to pay 30 euros for additional city taxes which I wasn't expecting. It also wasn't in close proximity to any restaurants.

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Majo Suites Hotel Naxos
Naxos

Family run hotel - very friendly. Great breakfast. They accommodated all our needs - we checked in early and checked out late our final day there. Would love to stay there again.

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Acrogiali Beach Hotel
Mykonos
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Athens Manor Houses
Athens
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Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2025

Michael, I’m so glad to hear you and your family had such an amazing trip to Greece! It was fun helping you plan it all, and I love that Majo Suites made you feel so welcome. I hope the kids had the best time on all your adventures together!

Fabulous Greece adventure!
Greece | Jun 17 - Jun 26, 2025

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Fran S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025
Our family had a fabulous trip to Greece! Erica took time with us to discuss what we were looking to do and created an amazing itinerary! Everything was perfectly planned from the activities to the shuttles. Thank you Erica and Lea for helping us take this wonderful vacation! Read more

Our family had a fabulous trip to Greece! Erica took time with us to discuss what we were looking to do and created an amazing itinerary! Everything was perfectly planned from the activities to the shuttles. Thank you Erica and Lea for helping us take this wonderful vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athens

Great location in downtown Athens. Fabulous and very helpful staff!

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Irida Luxury Apartments
Naxos

Great location, close to the sea and great restaurants, very clean, and a fabulous staff!

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Aloni Hotel
Paros

Wonderful location and amazing staff!

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Activity Reviews
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Great historical walking tour! Would definitely recommend!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Old Town Food Walk
Old Town Food Walk
Naxos

This was really fun for our family! Even the teenagers had a good time. Our guide Natasha provided an amazing walking tour of the town’s history and food and the samples and dinner were fabulous!

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Food
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Kolymbithres Beach E-Bike Excursion with Picnic
Kolymbithres Beach E-Bike Excursion with Picnic
Paros

This was a great activity for our family! Ages 11,14 and 16. Biking the backroads of this Greek Island was very fun for all of us. The beach time and picnic were amazing. Would definitely recommend!

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Marble Carving Workshop
Marble Carving Workshop
Paros

This was a really fun activity for our teenagers! Very memorable and we each left with a unique piece!

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Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 09, 2025

Fran, I’m so glad your family had such a fabulous trip to Greece! It was truly a pleasure working with you to create the best trip for everyone. And yes—the private transfers really do make family travel so much easier and more enjoyable. I hope the kids carry many wonderful memories of your adventures in Greece together!

The food, the sunsets, the people, the history---Greece was amazing!
Greece | May 28 - Jun 7, 2025

Julie
Julie B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
We had an absolutely amazing time in Greece! Erica helped tailor the trip to just what we wanted--splitting our time equally in Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The food tour in Athens was especially enjoyable as was the sunset Acropolis tour. (I highly recommend the sunset tour if you go in the summer--otherwise, it's a bit hot! : ) ) Naxos was perfect--our favorites included the hike up Mount Zas, the e-bike village tour, and watching the sunset at the Temple of Apollo. Of course, Santorini... Read more

We had an absolutely amazing time in Greece! Erica helped tailor the trip to just what we wanted--splitting our time equally in Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The food tour in Athens was especially enjoyable as was the sunset Acropolis tour. (I highly recommend the sunset tour if you go in the summer--otherwise, it's a bit hot! : ) ) Naxos was perfect--our favorites included the hike up Mount Zas, the e-bike village tour, and watching the sunset at the Temple of Apollo. Of course, Santorini was beautiful, but it was a bit crowded for our taste. Still, we really loved the kayak adventure--and the sunset over the white domes is something we'll never forget. We've worked with KimKim before (on a trip to Brazil) and will certainly work with them again--everything went so smoothly. Thanks, Erica!

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 09, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m thrilled you had such an amazing time in Greece. It sounds like you made the most of each stop. I’m so glad everything went smoothly and that the trip felt just right for you. Of course the Kimkim team would love to help with your next adventure when the time comes!