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Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Traveling for me is more than a job, it's a lifestyle. I travel to explore new places, interact with different people, and learn a little more about a culture I'm unfamiliar with. Every trip is a new experience and every destination is a new memory to be thankful for.

There was never a better time to travel than it is NOW!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"My fields of specialization in traveling are in line with my interests. I'm interested in history and philosophy, thus, cultural trips are always on the table. I love outdoor activities, therefore, adventurous traveling. I'm also a skipper! Nothing beats the freedom you feel while on board a sailing boat. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I took my first trip at the very young age of 15 when I visited some family friends in Germany for a month. I will never forget the feeling of boarding an airplane and going somewhere "strange". After that, I took every opportunity available to travel again. Internships abroad, volunteer programs, or just a cheap flight... Steadily but surely, I became a seasoned traveler and can proudly say that I have explored more than 30 countries worldwide. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"About two months before the Corona Virus outbreak, I visited Vietnam with my best friend. We landed in Ho Chi Minh City, rented two 125cc motorbikes, and drove more than 3400 km around the country in a month.

What a majestic trip and what a wonderful experience! The imposing mountains, the yummy food, the splendid nature, the sunsets, and the friendliest people you will ever meet. "

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Recent trip reviews for Ioannis K.

Lovely experience in Greece facilitated by KimKim
Greece | Sep 27 - Oct 5, 2023

Paloma Yvelisse
Paloma Yvelisse C.
Amherst, MA | Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023
Our trip had its ups and downs, but overall we enjoyed it very much. The mythology walk of the Acropolis was great; the guide was very knowledgeable and the sights were amazing. We did get off to a rough start though because our Uber dropped us off at the wrong place, so we were late in joining the rest of the group, but the guide was very accommodating and let us join the tour. The tickets to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and Ancient Agora were supposed to be included in the tour, but we... Read more

Our trip had its ups and downs, but overall we enjoyed it very much. The mythology walk of the Acropolis was great; the guide was very knowledgeable and the sights were amazing. We did get off to a rough start though because our Uber dropped us off at the wrong place, so we were late in joining the rest of the group, but the guide was very accommodating and let us join the tour. The tickets to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and Ancient Agora were supposed to be included in the tour, but we had to purchase our own, which wasn't a big deal. The Athens food tour was definitely our favorite. The food we tried was incredible. The guide, Dorella, was very laid back and friendly, and the other people on the tour were nice to talk to. Our cooking class in Naxos was held in a farm and we got to see some of the animals and even feed them. That was a highlight for us. The instructor was very friendly. I do wish the meal we had cooked was a bit more complex though. I felt the one we made - stuffed vegetables - was too easy and basic considering the price of the class. The sailing tour in Milos was absolutely beautiful. The water was gorgeous and we got to see caves once used by pirates, which was really fun. The 2 people running the tour were super nice and knowledgeable about the history of Milos. The ferry to get from Naxos to Milos was a terrible experience though. I wish we would've been told that the ferry to Milos tends to be late. Had we known this, we might've opted for a domestic flight. All of the drivers scheduled by kimkim were great - always on time and considerate. Despite some hiccups, we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to Greece sometime in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Anatoli
Naxos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Be my Guest Hotel Athens
Athens
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ippocampos hotel
Milos, Cyclades
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Attalos Hotel
Athens
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Mythology Walk of Acropolis and Temple of Zeus
Mythology Walk of Acropolis and Temple of Zeus
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gourmet Walk in Athens
Gourmet Walk in Athens
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Trip to Small Cyclades
Day Trip to Small Cyclades
Naxos
Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home
Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Ultimate Sailing Experience of Milos
The Ultimate Sailing Experience of Milos
Milos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Thank you so much for KimKim they made our t...
Greece | Sep 2 - Sep 10, 2023

Salwa
Salwa K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023
Thank you so much for KimKim they made our trip more easier, they provide for us all the facilities to enjoy my honeymoon. They are very professional and organized I recommend this agency πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ Read more

Thank you so much for KimKim they made our trip more easier, they provide for us all the facilities to enjoy my honeymoon.

They are very professional and organized I recommend this agency πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

Activity Review
Morning or Sunset Cruise to Delos and Rhenia Islands
Morning or Sunset Cruise to Delos and Rhenia Islands
Mykonos

The tip amazing the caption and the crew very friendly they prepared for us very nice launch 🫢😍

Quality of Experience
Amazing
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very nice staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Best holiday in my lifetime
Greece | Sep 2 - Sep 10, 2023

Sharaf
Sharaf A.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023
Ioannis was really helpful and patient with us as we keep changing our minds and contact him so often. So grateful for his patience and professionalism. Thanks a million, you really made a difference in making this honeymoon trip go smooth. Sharaf and Salwa Read more

Ioannis was really helpful and patient with us as we keep changing our minds and contact him so often. So grateful for his patience and professionalism. Thanks a million, you really made a difference in making this honeymoon trip go smooth. Sharaf and Salwa

Hotel Reviews
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

The hotel is modern and clean but there was noise from a night club in one day and we struggled to sleep. They also didnt give us a room in the same hotel building, they sent us to another building 30 meters away which we were not informed about in advance.

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Location
Staff
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Ilio Maris Hotel
Mikonos

Nice hotel BUT a bit old and bathroom wasn't pleasant. When you have a shower the water leaks everywhere in there. Also the AC sometimes hang. We enjoyed our stay in Mykonos but I might choose a better hotel next time.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Ionnis was great assistance with booking our ...
Greece | Aug 6 - Aug 10, 2023

Nishu
Nishu B.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
Ionnis was great assistance with booking our trip and during our trip!
Trip to Greece was planned just perfectly. All arrangements were booked for us from the moment we arrived in athens greece, travelling to both islands of paros and milos and then back for our international flight from athens.
So appreciative of Ionnis as there was miscommunication with one of the hotels who charged me, i was able to msg ionnis right away, and he sorted it out and had ir refunded for me. Our next trip...
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Ionnis was great assistance with booking our trip and during our trip!
Trip to Greece was planned just perfectly. All arrangements were booked for us from the moment we arrived in athens greece, travelling to both islands of paros and milos and then back for our international flight from athens.
So appreciative of Ionnis as there was miscommunication with one of the hotels who charged me, i was able to msg ionnis right away, and he sorted it out and had ir refunded for me. Our next trip to Europe we will for sure be booking through kimkim, no questions asked!
So convenient and well priced.

Thanks again, Ionnis for arranging such an amazing trip from my husband and i!

Hotel Review
Lithos Luxury Rooms Milos
Milos

What a cute little boutique hotel run by a sweet family! We arrived to the hotel at 1030pm and the hotel owner gave us a ride into town so my husband and i can have dinner. In the morning they homecooked breakfast for their guests, which was delicious. I also forgot my adapter for plugging in my phone, the owner of the hotel was sweet enough to give me one to borrow. Such a cute, clean and hospitality was amazing . Definitely will come back again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the top of the mountain hill so nothing is at walking distance . Have to take taxi.
Staff
Run by a very sweet family!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Sail the Aegean & Explore Hidden Beaches in Small Cyclades
Sail the Aegean & Explore Hidden Beaches in Small Cyclades
Paros

Great vibe and nice people that we met on the sail boat. The trip was nice a getaway around the island of paros

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Greece
Greece | Jul 17 - Jul 26, 2023

Maggie
Maggie T.
South Salt Lake, UT | Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
We were grateful to work with Ioannis. He made the planning phase much easier. We loved all our guides that were hired and we learned so much from them about real Greek culture and that made it much more gratifying. We did try changing a duplicate Walking Food Tour, and wish that we knew it was going to be the same thing twice (different times of day so we thought it would be different food), but it was the exact same restaurants...and no one caught it. That was a waste of money...but the... Read more

We were grateful to work with Ioannis. He made the planning phase much easier.

We loved all our guides that were hired and we learned so much from them about real Greek culture and that made it much more gratifying. We did try changing a duplicate Walking Food Tour, and wish that we knew it was going to be the same thing twice (different times of day so we thought it would be different food), but it was the exact same restaurants...and no one caught it. That was a waste of money...but the Street Art tour was a highlight. Having shuttles from the airport/ferry to our hotel was very convenient, however, one was less than a 10th of a mile and we could have walked. Knowing this ahead might have saved us that expense as well.

We enjoyed all of our hotels and were grateful to be moved closer to what we wanted to see as suggested by Ioannis.

Unfortunately we lost a day in Santorini due to a mistake on the itinerary. We were sad to lose that extra day there...and were left paying for all of our shuttles from that point forward. Kimkim did pick up the extra night in an airbnb which was lovely....but we had no access to food. Never the less, I would use Kimkim again.

Thank you for making our trip a memorable one.

Hotel Reviews
Makris Beach Hotel Santorini
Kamari

Absolutely LOVED this hotel! Peaceful, close to the black sand beaches. Great breakfast. Highly recommend!:)

Authenticity & Character
Location
10 steps from the water!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Xenia Hotel
Cyclades

Lovely room...but VERY noisy! The bars across the walk were loud and open very late. We would choose something off the beaten path next time....

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is right in the center of the port town, but with that comes noise.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Our first hotel in Greece. We were moved here to be closer to the Acropolis and I was glad for that convenience, but we lost our breakfast included perk. The area was sketchy...much like downtown San Fransisco...lots of homeless. Bars around are loud and business are hopping early so that made it hard to sleep. But thats downtown living. All that said...the room was nice and fit us all comfortably. We loved the roof top bar with a view of the Acropolis.

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Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Private Walk of the Acropolis and Food Tour
Private Walk of the Acropolis and Food Tour
Athens

This activity ended up being separated and we were glad. It was much better that way. Athens was HOT and going early to the Acropolis was key. Our guide was amazing. Again, the Food Tour was a great way to get a feel for Athens life and culture. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgable
Sounio Half-Day Trip
Sounio Half-Day Trip
Athens

We enjoyed the sunset at Sounio. The van was quite hot but the information was good, we learned a lot.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens Street Food and Street Art
Athens Street Food and Street Art
Athens

The Street Art was amazing! The street food tour was repetitive. I am sorry this wasn't caught before the trip. We weren't able to change it without losing our money.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Trip to Small Cyclades
Day Trip to Small Cyclades
Naxos

A highlight for sure!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

This was our favorite experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santorini Shore Excursion
Santorini Shore Excursion
Santorini

We somehow ended up on the cruise shoreline excursion. Having to wait for the folks from the ship slowed us down...however, terrific tour once we got going. Great company...knowledgable guides. Wine tasting was amazing!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

The trip was amazing. Little details matter and they were mostly there.
Greece | Jun 30 - Jul 9, 2023

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Robert U.
West Chester, PA | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
The trip was amazing. The itinerary was packed and really gave a varied look at Greece. We really enjoyed everything that we saw and did. The tour guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and made the trip extra special. Our days where we had physical activities (snorkeling and river trekking) were super fun!
The main problem we had, and it was quite stressful, was the transportation. We had several incidences where no drivers were scheduled and we had to find a taxi or there was a mix up...
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The trip was amazing. The itinerary was packed and really gave a varied look at Greece. We really enjoyed everything that we saw and did. The tour guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and made the trip extra special. Our days where we had physical activities (snorkeling and river trekking) were super fun!
The main problem we had, and it was quite stressful, was the transportation. We had several incidences where no drivers were scheduled and we had to find a taxi or there was a mix up with how many cars were coming. Afterwards, we understand the logistics of scheduling and know why there was a mix up with how many cars were coming. Not having any cars scheduled when we thought they were was a problem that would need to be addressed.
I personally have booked full European and US trips (air, lodging and transportation) with zero issues. If I am paying someone to do all of this for me, I would expect the same results. The issues were controllable and not due to unforeseen circumstances.
P.s. I don't appreciate getting vacation emails from other parties all of a sudden. I haven't signed up for them and never received them until I booked the trip with Kimkim. Now, all of a sudden, I'm getting these emails.

Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

This was a great trip and I would use KimKim ...
Greece | Jun 8 - Jun 16, 2023

Scott
Scott M.
The Woodlands, TX | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
This was a great trip and I would use KimKim again in the future! Read more

This was a great trip and I would use KimKim again in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

The best! Family owned and they pay attention to detail!

Authenticity & Character
Easy and walkable.... a lot is just a block away...
Staff
Helpful and quick to take action
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vencia Boutique Hotel
Mykonos

Staff was helpful, great rooms, overall it was great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aperto Suites
Santorini

This was great. Stay in Suite 7! The entire experience was perfect!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
A for Athens
Athens

Was unsure based on the outside... stepped inside and was blown away. Stayed in the red suite and loved it. Rooftop cocktails at sunset were amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The bar is perfect
Cleanliness & Comfort
top notch
Activity Reviews
Private Walk of the Acropolis and Food Tour
Private Walk of the Acropolis and Food Tour
Athens

This was a great mix of history and culture. Lot of walking but worth every step!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing
Transport
Private Half-Day Excursion in Mykonos
Private Half-Day Excursion in Mykonos
Mykonos

Seemed like it was just thrown together last minute. A random guy rented a car and drove around and showed a few things here and there... He was nice and pleasant but not a real guide...

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
better planning, seemed random and last minute
Transport
rented a car last minute... parked extremely far way...
Morning or Sunset Cruise to Delos and Rhenia Islands
Morning or Sunset Cruise to Delos and Rhenia Islands
Mykonos

Simple cruise over to Delos...quick lunch and swim after... it was nice

Quality of Experience
Food
Only vegetarian options...
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great crew
Transport
Morning Caldera  Catamaran Cruise
Morning Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

It was fun. If you've sailed previously this won't be for you... if not you'll have a good time. Great food and amazing staff@

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Panoramic Views Experience
Private Panoramic Views Experience
Santorini

It was sold and booked as a 6 hour tour and a 4 hours we were dropped off. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. A bit expensive for what it was. Seemed a bit expensive to run around the island for four hours...

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I like that she was local, and seemed genuine
Transport
Comfortable ride, very clean, professional
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Ioannis the Master Planner!
Greece | May 20 - May 26, 2023

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Claire C.
New Haven, CT | Reviewed on May 28, 2023
Ioannis was an excellent resource throughout this trip. We found plenty of fun activities and places to visit in Chania and Heraklion with their help.
Every minor hiccup with quickly resolved by Ioannis for us which made everything stress free!
Thank you, Ioannis for an amazing experience and I am sure I will be using you as a resource again the next time I visit Crete and Greece!
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Ioannis was an excellent resource throughout this trip. We found plenty of fun activities and places to visit in Chania and Heraklion with their help.
Every minor hiccup with quickly resolved by Ioannis for us which made everything stress free!
Thank you, Ioannis for an amazing experience and I am sure I will be using you as a resource again the next time I visit Crete and Greece!

Hotel Reviews
Elma's Dream Apartments
Chania

Very nice hotel, a longer walk from the central city but very close to nice clean beaches and very helpful staff!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Capsis Astoria Heraklion
Heraklion – Crete

Perfect hotel for a visit to Heraklion, very walkable to all the food sites and food in the city.

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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Hike to Samaria Gorge
Hike to Samaria Gorge
Chania

This is the second time I have hiked the gorge and It is always an amazing and breathtaking experience. Having the help of getting out there and back through this trip was a huge help.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vineyard Visit with Wine, Olive Oil, Honey Tastings
Vineyard Visit with Wine, Olive Oil, Honey Tastings
Chania

The Chania wine tour was a must! We had a lot of fun with our guide and the small group tasting local olive oil and wine!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Palace of King Minos and the House of Minotaur
The Palace of King Minos and the House of Minotaur
Heraklion

Our guide was amazing and was a wealth of information about Crete during the Bronze age! Knossos and the museum are a must-see in Heraklion.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Catamaran Cruise
Morning Catamaran Cruise
Heraklion

Perfect way to end your trip to Heraklion with an amazing day cruise to Dia! The water was incredible and the staff was friendly and amazing. Overall very fun and relaxing trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Greek Islands Girls Trip
Greece | Apr 25 - May 3, 2023

Sharon
Sharon K.
Murrysville, PA | Reviewed on May 07, 2023
Our guide from Athens to Corinth and Nafplio, Marcos, was outstanding! He was so knowledgeable and kind he shared so much about the areas we toured and personal stories of his family growing up in Athens. He was a true highlight of our trip. The tour in Mykonos with Dora was also wonderful and really gave us a chance to see more of the island. We also loved the hike in Santorini with Catherine. Seeing the caldera from the old footpath was a treat and hearing the history of the island was... Read more

Our guide from Athens to Corinth and Nafplio, Marcos, was outstanding! He was so knowledgeable and kind he shared so much about the areas we toured and personal stories of his family growing up in Athens. He was a true highlight of our trip. The tour in Mykonos with Dora was also wonderful and really gave us a chance to see more of the island. We also loved the hike in Santorini with Catherine. Seeing the caldera from the old footpath was a treat and hearing the history of the island was special.

Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Corinth and Nafplio
Day Trip to Corinth and Nafplio
Athens

Marcos the guide for our tour was exceptional. We feel like he started our trip off on the highest of notes!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Half-Day Excursion in Mykonos
Private Half-Day Excursion in Mykonos
Mykonos

Dora our guide was wonderful. She adjusted the tour to allow us opportunities to see parts of Mykonos that we had not seen or wouldn't have seen without a car. She was very knowledgeable and made it fun and interesting.

Quality of Experience
The guide Dora was excellent!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking from Fira to Oia
Hiking from Fira to Oia
Santorini

This was a great hike and allowed us to see Santorini in a way minus the crowds and tourists. It was a breathtakingly beautiful view of the caldera. Our guide, Catherine, was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guide was great!
Hiking Excursion in Mykonos
Hiking Excursion in Mykonos
Mykonos

Hike to beach was great. Our guide Demetrius was very knowledgeable and informative.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis

Wonderful Greece Vacation!
Greece | Apr 5 - Apr 14, 2023

Aditya
Aditya N.
Sterling, VA | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Overall, we had a wonderful experience planning our Greece vacation through kimkim. The entire process, from the initial introduction call, to the connection made to our local specialist Ioannis who guided us through all our options, to the flexibility in adjustment our upfront payment schedules, everything was professional and top notch. Once we were able to share the types of things we were interested in doing across our two families traveling together, Ioannis was able to suggest great... Read more

Overall, we had a wonderful experience planning our Greece vacation through kimkim. The entire process, from the initial introduction call, to the connection made to our local specialist Ioannis who guided us through all our options, to the flexibility in adjustment our upfront payment schedules, everything was professional and top notch.

Once we were able to share the types of things we were interested in doing across our two families traveling together, Ioannis was able to suggest great options for us to choose from. This included village excursions, cooking tours, luxury catamaran rides etc. Overall, his guidance was really helpful in allowing us to make great choices.

For all the tours that we went on (4 organized ones in total), the local guides were absolutely excellent. All of them spoke great English, gave us a great background in Greek history, exposed us to "local/ traditional" adventures, and really made the trip memorable.

The hotel selections were also great, with good breakfast options every morning, and convenient locations. In the one hotel where the first room we were offered wasn't that great, we got in touch with Ioannis to explain the situation. Ioannis was on this instantly, coordinating directly with the hotel and making sure that we were upgraded to better quality two room as no additional costs! This was really appreciated by us!

Overall, this was very memorable and we intend to use kimkim in the future!

Local specialist: Ioannis K. Antoniadis