Irene Lappa

I can't remember all their names. Big momma was amazing. Fabio was great as well. Actually, everyone we encountered from our trip was fantastic and very accommodating. Irenes was so kind and helpful. Smoothest trip ever. Thank you for everything. We will definitely be using you again in the future read more

I can't remember all their names. Big momma was amazing. Fabio was great as well. Actually, everyone we encountered from our trip was fantastic and very accommodating. Irenes was so kind and helpful. Smoothest trip ever. Thank you for everything. We will definitely be using you again in the future

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ottantotto

Florence

Owners very accommodating

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Relais Le Clarisse

Rome

Bed was a little uncomfortable however everything else was perfect.

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Palazzo Tritone e Abigale

Sorrento

Very nice.

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Sweet Home Boutique Hotel

Athens

They were so kind and accommodating. Beautiful.

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Activity Reviews

Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour from Florence

Florence

wonderful experience.

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Private Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Awesome. Big mamma was fantastic.

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Aperitivo & Stroll around Sorrento

Sorrento

beautiful. So nice to have a guide show us around.

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Private Amalfi Coast Driving Tour

Italy

Our driver was truly amazing. He went above and beyond to make our trip exciting.

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Private Pompeii Tour & Mount Vesuvius visit with lunch and wine tasting

Pompeii

I think this was Fabio. He was fantastic. So helpful in explaining everything.

Food

Loved the entire wine experience and food.

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Transport

I don’t have words for how phenomenal this trip was.
I was beyond impressed by the communication by our travel specialists. The hotel choices? The airport and travel transports? Could not have been better communicated, kind and more professional. The guides personable, funny and endearing. If you are wondering if Kim Kim is a good bet?
The answer is DO IT.
I am recommending to family and friends and will use them over and over again for trip planning. They took the stress out of the... read more

I don’t have words for how phenomenal this trip was.
I was beyond impressed by the communication by our travel specialists. The hotel choices? The airport and travel transports? Could not have been better communicated, kind and more professional. The guides personable, funny and endearing. If you are wondering if Kim Kim is a good bet?
The answer is DO IT.
I am recommending to family and friends and will use them over and over again for trip planning. They took the stress out of the detailed planning of drivers and transportation and gave incredible local knowledge and recommendations that made our trip 1000% better than it could have been. Incredibly impressed and grateful for their help, planning and kindnesses such as having a bottle of wine sitting in the refrigerator in our villa on my birthday!
Thank you to Irene and her team.
I will come back to Kim Kim over and over again.

Hotel Review

Hotel Doupiani House

Kalampaka

Kind. Very Sweet front desk girl with great recommendations… and an incredible complimentary breakfast. Very unique and personal hotel with incredible views!!!

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Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Doria our guide was kind, sweet, so knowledgeable and we truly appreciated her time and extra efforts.

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Local dinner in Meteora

Meteora

Monica the granddaughter of the Family run business was sweet and welcoming and an incredible hostess. We all loved her! The food was the BEST MEAL of our entire trip. Would 100% recommend!

Quality of Experience

Food

Local incredible cuisine

Santorini Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting

Greece

Harry our guide was adorable and Takis our driver an incredible driver. We had a time confusion and they were very calm and flexible. Beautiful views and a fun experience!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Give Harry and Takis our love!

Transport

We planned a family trip. Mom's 80th. Post COVID revenge travel. To Greece. About which we knew next to nothing. For a big group (6 adults) with complicated logistics.

We found KimKim on-line. Used their tool to assess our needs. And Irene put together a trip that matched our interests and met our needs.

We chose Thessaloniki for its importance in Jewish history. The tour was quite good. Though note to tour guide Dina, less emphasis on Jews' perceived wealth would have been okay. The... read more

We planned a family trip. Mom's 80th. Post COVID revenge travel. To Greece. About which we knew next to nothing. For a big group (6 adults) with complicated logistics.

We found KimKim on-line. Used their tool to assess our needs. And Irene put together a trip that matched our interests and met our needs.

We chose Thessaloniki for its importance in Jewish history. The tour was quite good. Though note to tour guide Dina, less emphasis on Jews' perceived wealth would have been okay. The one remaining synagogue is poignant. And the museum is well done. The waterfront and neighborhood around the hotel is beautiful. At the last minute we added a side trip to Pella. Kimkim made it happen promptly and smoothly. (That's the theme: Kimkim handled all of our requests and all of our needs smoothly, promptly and effectively.) The museum at Pella is fabulous. And empty. The actual dig site is not really developed to be tourist friendly. Perhaps if we had a do-over, we'd skip Thessaloniki and spend time at the Athens Jewish museum.

Athens is beautiful. Like the postcards. And mom climbed the acropolis. Don't miss the acropolis museum. Don't miss the archeology museum.

And when mom needed hearing aid repair, Kimkim found us a great audiologist.

Chania was our favorite. Less over-run by tourists. Lots of history. Don't miss the archeology museum (which we discovered on our own but which Kimkim should encourage). The wine tasting and olive oil tour was a fun day. But there was also a wine tasting on Santorini with better wine. (Sorry, Crete) We arranged a visit to Friday night services at Etz Chaim. Wonderful, warm and inclusive service. Glad it is an active synagogue rather than a museum to a lost community.

The beach day on Crete was beautiful. But mom and I missed it. Mom tested positive for COVID and we spent the day at the hospital trying unsuccessfully to obtain Paxlovid. Apparently, it is reserved for EU citizens and no mechanism to get it for Americans. They offered to admit mom for remdesivir, which she did not need. The rest of the family said George, their guide, showed them a great day.

Fortunately, mom never had more than a sore throat which passed quickly. Unfortunately, she spent the rest of the trip in quarantine. Kimkim nimbly made alternate travel and hotel arrangements to accommodate our new needs. And got her VIP handling at the airport for her trip to Athens then home.

Kimkim set us up with cars to travel from Chania to Heraklion. The trip was beautiful. Spectacular vistas. But if we went to the lake, we should have swam. Or not gone. And we didn't find the recommended waterfall though we did find picturesque restaurants in the vicinity

Impossible to overstate Knossos. Don't miss it. Better than acropolis. Our guide was unhappy that the museum was not on our itinerary. (And maybe I'd have preferred that to the wine tasting day. But our large group has other interests than just mine.)

Do not drive in Heraklion.

Car drop-off, ferry to Santorini went smoothly. When pick up at ferry was not smooth, a call to Kimkim fixed it.

Santorini is gorgeous. Magnificent. And so packed with tourists that it's unpleasant. I have no need to go back. The wine is better. Akrotiri is very impressive. And possibly important (But the remains of the third Minoan settlement appeal more to me than to others in the group.) The private catamaran trip around Santorini was a lovely way to end a hectic trip. The Galaxy S9 phone says waterproof. But died after the water.

We had too many travel days. And too many flights but much of this was of our own devising since we wanted to make the trip all encompassing. But Kimkim made the entire experience smooth and handled every situation that came up. They did an excellent job!

Hotel Reviews

Sweet Home Boutique Hotel

Athens

Lovely rooms with tall ceilings. Inn keeper and staff could not be nicer.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful. Felt very European.

Location

Was a short walk to the places we wanted to go.

Staff

At breakfast offered to fill out water bottles with ice water!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Kriti Hotel

Chania, Crete

Nice hotel. Located across the street from a venue that had late evening shows and concerts. Glass doors and windows kept much of the sound out but was still audible in the rooms. Apparently one show did not end until midnight. Luckily we were so tired that it did not keep us awake.

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Several of the rooms contained two twin beds. We were a large enough group that we were able to trade with one of our sons who had a king all to himself. My other son and his girlfriend called the front desk an they handled it by moving furniture and pushing the beds together.

Olive Green

Heraklion

Really nice room. Shower, toilet and sink were each located in a different part of the room so more than one person could be doing their thing without preventing a roommate to access the other things.

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Abelonas Retreat

Santorini

Santorini is gorgeous in large part due to the challenging terrain. Many of the roads are windy and single lane though allow for two way traffic. Had a short but challenging walk from where we were dropped off by our driver to the hotel. Took us a while to locate the hotel office. Once there, while i was signing the group in, the inn keeper made a nasty comment about my unseen but heard (grown) "children"who were trying to get all of our luggage down the steep ramp onto the hotel property. There were some laughs but nothing disruptive. Bathroom was nothing special (it was impossible to shower without flooding the bathroom, the tile in the entire bathroom/shower was slippery when wet). Though reported by the innkeeper that the breakfasts were "award winning," we found them to be nothing special. In fact, of all the places we stayed, it was the worst. Breakfast is delivered to your room in 15 minute increments. The innkeeper also complained that our 9:30 AM tour was messing up the breakfast schedule since they don't start delivering breakfast until 8:30 AM, can only delivery to one room every 15 minutes and the earliest times were already booked. As a concession, he agreed to serve us cold options at 8 AM.

Authenticity & Character

Very pretty.

Location

Busses are within walking distance and got us where we wanted to go more reliably than a taxi.

Staff

Paul was very uptight but warmed a bit with time.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was clean and bed comfortable. The bathroom left much to be desired. Innkeeper (Paul) could be friendlier and more welcoming to guests arriving tired and weary, even if it is 12:30 PM.

City Hotel Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

Nice room, nice location, nice breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

Private Santorini Caldera Cruise

Santorini

Excellent way to end a tiring but amazing vacation.

Quality of Experience

Food

The two person crew prepared a delicious Greek meal for us with pasta, grilled fish and yummy sides.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Christopher and Anastasia were warm, friendly and eager to make us comfortable.

Transport

The young driver who picked us up at our hotel drove the van backwards down a narrow windy road like a pro. Very impressive (this was done since there is little room to turn around at the drop off, near the water). ie We were ery mna aiwentptOur

Jewish Monuments of Thessaloniki Walking Tour

Thessaloniki

Our guide was knowledgeable and informative. A little too much about Jewish wealth. (That stereotype breeds resentment and ultimately causes anti Semitic violence.) And so sad that the synagogue is a monument to people who are gone rather than a functioning congregation. The museum is excellent.

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Ancient Macedonia Monuments: Pella & Vergina

Thessaloniki

Museum is outstanding. And the guide who met us at Pella was extraordinarily knowledgeable. The actual site is not well developed for tourists. A few mosaics in a field.

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Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Fabulous. And fabulous museum. Time for the Brits to return the Elgin marbles

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Local Transfer in Athens

Greece

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Private Old Town of Chania guided walk

Chania

Great knowledgeable friendly. Could have taken us to the excavations just a block or two away. But we made it back there on our own.

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Olive Routes and Villages Around Chania

Chania

Pleasant and fun day. Three wine tastings and an olive oil factory.

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Balos & Falassarna Beach Tour with Lunch

Chania

Gorgeous

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Loved George

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Palace of Knossos Private Tour

Greece

Fabulous guide.

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Transport

Not applicable we drove ourselves. An adventure for a different section.

Private Santorini Driving Panorama

Santorini

We saw much of the island. Oia is so overcrowded that an hour there seemed like forever. And yet we went back for dinner. Akrotiri is spectacular. But I am in danger of making this an archeology tour. Wine tasting was nice. And better wines than Crete. A little uncomfortable with the lack of choice in restaurant.

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Useful Information

Greece

There was no time to experience Heraklion.

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Claudia's tours of Cinque Terre and Portfolio were fantastic; she was knowledgable and flexible with our needs.

The trip turned out almost perfect if not for the heat wave we experienced during our trip. The Traveler Care team was amazing and responded to all my requests while traveling in a very timely manner making additions and modifications to the trip to account for situations like the weather.

This is our second trip planned using KimKim and would definitely consider using them again for another trip. You definitely pay a premium but its nice to have someone plan everything for you when... read more

The trip turned out almost perfect if not for the heat wave we experienced during our trip. The Traveler Care team was amazing and responded to all my requests while traveling in a very timely manner making additions and modifications to the trip to account for situations like the weather.

This is our second trip planned using KimKim and would definitely consider using them again for another trip. You definitely pay a premium but its nice to have someone plan everything for you when visiting a foreign country for the first time.

Hotel Reviews

Yes Hotel

Rome

Cute little boutique hotel situated super close to the train station and some amazing restaurants. Nice breakfast in the morning with clean and comfortable rooms.

Authenticity & Character

Location

2 minute walk to the train station

Staff

Great restaurant recommendations.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean rooms and comfy beds.

Palazzo Alabardieri

Naples

Love love loved this hotel. The charm of it was one of our favorite places we stayed during our trip. Great breakfast. Rooms were super comfy and spacious.

Authenticity & Character

beautiful architecture and Italy charm

Location

great distance to all kinds of shopping and restaurants

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were spacious. Breakfast area was very nice.

Hotel Villa di Sorrento

Sorrento

The location of this hotel was perfect . It was within a 2 minute walking distance to the central area where all the taxis converge, and restaurants and shopping within a few minutes walking distance.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was a little run down. They could use a little sprucing up but then again I think it was a 3 star hotel so maybe it was on par for the price.

Activity Reviews

Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was a great tour however if I were to do it all over again I would try to find a shorter tour. 3 hours in the Vatican area is a lot. The amount of people being hoarded through is crazy. After a few hours its just a lot.

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Transport

Comfy, on time

Local transfer in Rome

Rome

iCareLimo services were amazing. We used them almost daily throughout our trip. They were always on time, communicated with me timely and at my disposal. The car was always nice and cool which was appreciated during the heat wave. Sometimes cold water was provided. I would say that should be a must for every time we used the service just as a suggestion.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

Rome

Great tour, great stories but it was just hot hot hot!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

tour guide knew his stuff and made it very interesting.

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Pizza Cooking Class in Napoli

Naples

Fun class and great tasting pizza but the restaurant didn't have AC and it was around lunchtime. Having to stand and cook near a hot pizza oven in a restaurant with no AC was brutal.

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Private Pompeii Tour & Mount Vesuvius visit with lunch and wine tasting

Pompeii

This was one of our favorite tours however we did have to scrap the Mt Vesuvius hike as the temperatures were in the triple digits. I would say just do a longer Private Pompeii tour and skip the Mt Vesuvius hike or the lunch/wine tasting.

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Loved her stories and the things she showed us in Pompeii

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Pasta & Gelato Or Tiramisu Making Class

Rome

Loved this class! The food was amazing. The instructors were terrific. I loved the experience of it all. The restaurant was very nice and cool (which was important with the heat wave we were experiencing). It was a bit far from our hotel but once we got there we loved the experience.

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Sorrento

It was a great experience. Long day on a boat so definitely take your Bonine if you tend to get boat sick. The seas get pretty rough with all the boats in the area. I loved that our stops were short (1.5 hours in Amalfi and 1.5 hours in Positano) and then we had 2 swimming stops. We really got a great tour of the entire Amalfi coast. I do wish the boat was a little more comfortable. For 12 people I felt like a few of us didn't have seats for the entire trip covered as most of us didn't want to be in the full sun for 8 hours.

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Naples Street Food Tour

Naples

This was the one tour we could have done without. While the Naples food scene is interesting and different from other parts of Rome we felt like we walked for miles with no real destination in mind. 3 hours is WAY too long. And after the first few tastings you're so full you can't really eat anything more.

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We usually plan our own travels and this is the first time getting help . And using Kimkim was the best decision we ever made. Irene our local specialist was phenomenal! She was really a pleasure to work with. She is patient, very responsive and was honest in her opinion. Together we discussed what I wanted in the trip and she helped us craft a perfect itinerary.
We had both guided and self guided tours. She gave great insights into the places we visited, where to go, what to look out for... read more

We usually plan our own travels and this is the first time getting help . And using Kimkim was the best decision we ever made. Irene our local specialist was phenomenal! She was really a pleasure to work with. She is patient, very responsive and was honest in her opinion. Together we discussed what I wanted in the trip and she helped us craft a perfect itinerary.
We had both guided and self guided tours. She gave great insights into the places we visited, where to go, what to look out for and even restaurant recomendations.

We packed a lot into our trip. We visited 4 cities and Irene helped plan the visits to each city/area. I can't decide which is the best because they are all different with different things to offer. Irene's plan was well thought out.

Throughout our trip, we felt truly cared for. The Travelcare team which is like a "virtual concierge" is really god-sent. They were available to answer any questions, help you if you have problems or encounter any problems. We truly felt that everyone on the team is there to make sure your trip runs smoothly and that we have the best travel experience.

I posted my travels on social media and had lots of my friends asking who helped me plan this amazing trip. I told them about Kimkim. I will definitely use Kimkim in my future travels!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Modigliani

Roma

Hotel was conveniently located near the Spanish Steps. Don’t let the entrance fool you. The rooms are very clean, updated and we had a really good rest there.

Authenticity & Character

It’s a cute and quaint hotel

Location

5 mins fr Spanish Steps and the shopping area

Staff

Very friendly and efficient

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were comfy and rooms felt updated and clean. AC was cool. Bathroom was a little tight but we didn’t mind

Hotel Antigo Trovatore

Venice

Location was fantastic. Very near the water taxi station and San Marco Basilica. Rooms were clean. Bfast was adequate. Only reason I gave it a 4 star is bcos the air conditioner’s location was not ideal. It had cool air blown on my face the whole night which made it difficult to sleep . Otherwise the hotel is great!

Authenticity & Character

Location

3 mins walk fr San Marco square

Staff

Friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were clean

Hotel L'Orologio

This is a 5 star hotel! It felt very luxurious. From the moment you walk into the lobby till the room. Everything was exquisite! It’s just a 6 min walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station and a 4 min walk to the Duomo. Super convenient!

Authenticity & Character

Very classy hotel

Location

Near Duomo and train station

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Luxurious hotel

Activity Review

Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Sorrento

This was the most relaxing tour we had for our trip. We were glad we chose the boat tour rather than going buy car/bus as we were able to enjoy the scenic coastline up close!You wouldn’t hv had that experience if we traveled on the road. The captain of the boat was good. He made sure we were safe. The highlight was that we were able to swim in the sea. It was just breathtaking!

Quality of Experience

Very well planned tour. We got to visit Positano and Amalfi town n also get to enjoy the ride on the boat

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Captain of boat made sure safety comes first. He also told us what to look out for, places to see etc

Transport

Enjoy the sea rather than stuck in a car or bus going thru windy roads

Irene and the team from travel 12 were amazing. Irene planned the most amazing family trip. Her knowledge of Greece in planning our trip is what made our trip so memorable. Her recommendations were top notch. We wouldn’t have been able to plan the trip we took on our own. I highly recommend kimkim to plan any vacation you are thinking about. 5stars, A+++++!!! read more

Irene and the team from travel 12 were amazing. Irene planned the most amazing family trip. Her knowledge of Greece in planning our trip is what made our trip so memorable. Her recommendations were top notch. We wouldn’t have been able to plan the trip we took on our own. I highly recommend kimkim to plan any vacation you are thinking about. 5stars, A+++++!!!

Hotel Reviews

Sweet Home Boutique Hotel

Athens

Beautiful boutique hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast buffet was outstanding. Definitely not what you get at other hotels. Delicious greek specialties. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

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Poseidon Hotel & Spa Paros

Paros Island

This hotel was beautiful and bery clean and private. The rooms are beautiful and relaxing. The staff was so accommodating and professional. I cant say enough great things about the staff and their constant attention to our needs!

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Location

Staff

Over and above our expectations!!

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Activity Reviews

Family photo-shooting

Athens

This was a great adventure with the photographers. They were very professional and made sure to get all the shots we wanted. Great family pictures that will forever remind us of our Greek holiday.

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Wine Tasting in the Heart of Athens

Athens

OMG Eleni was so sweet, kind and knowledgeable. We had so much fun learning about and tasting wonderful Greek wine. We even came away with an autographed book by Eleni! Loved this adventure. Highly recommend.

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Antiparos Day-Trip

Paros

Again, this experience was much better than out expectations. I have been on other boat cruises in beautiful places. Compared to this cruise those were terrible this cruise was a small super friendly group of travelers. The staff was so nice and very attentive to all of our needs. The water was beautiful clear blue. We had a great time swimming and floating on the water. The kids had a great time jumping off of tall rocks. The meal and wine was gourmet quality and crazily prepared on the boat. WOW! Highly recommend!!!

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Farm Tour & Private Farm-to-Table Lunch

Paros

This was a wonderful private tour of this family run farm. Beautiful view of the harbor below. Enjoyed learning about farming techniques used on an island with minimal water/rain. The lunch on the terrace of this beautiful home on the hills. The authentic food was outstanding. Much do activity.

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Local Transfer in Paros

Paros

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The booking process was easy w the help of Irene. We loved the guide Giorgia in Siena. We didn’t know the back story of the horse race and it was fascinating. She also got us right into the thick of the parade. All of the drivers were excellent. We really liked Guillermo who drove us to Siena from Terre di Baccio. We loved all the hotels. The service, breakfasts and locations were all great. Our favorite experience was the private boat ride in Sorrento. I think the skipper’s name was Luigi... read more

The booking process was easy w the help of Irene. We loved the guide Giorgia in Siena. We didn’t know the back story of the horse race and it was fascinating. She also got us right into the thick of the parade. All of the drivers were excellent. We really liked Guillermo who drove us to Siena from Terre di Baccio. We loved all the hotels. The service, breakfasts and locations were all great. Our favorite experience was the private boat ride in Sorrento. I think the skipper’s name was Luigi and he was perfect. I highly recommend using Irene and the kimkim team for a vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Splendid Venice - Starhotel

Venice

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was an easy walk to shops and the pier. A water taxi pulls up to the hotel

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Terre di Baccio

Greve in Chianti

Great staff. Amazing food. Gorgeous views. There are alpacas and dogs to pet at breakfast. Are you kidding me?!

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VOI Donna Camilla Savelli

Rome

Great location for Rome. Excellent staff. Great breakfast.

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Grand Hotel De La Ville

Sorrento

Great location near center of Sorrento. Great staff. Loved the pools. Rooftop bar and a rooftop pool w great views.

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Activity Reviews

Siena Walking Tour

Italy

Giorgia was an excellent guide. She’s lived in Siena for 25 years and gave us lots of great insight into the town, culture and horse race, which we were lucky enough to catch as it is only twice a year.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guillermo the driver has a wonderful personality. He was a pleasure.

Transport

Tuscany Tour & Lunch

Siena

This tour was a favorite, especially for Christina. We visited a winery where we had the pleasure of interacting with an older gentleman who was a painter. The winery visit was followed by a delicious lunch. Our driver was knowledgeable about wines. The lunch wasn't a full meal but it was enough to eat, and we enjoyed wine throughout.

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Private Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Our tour guide, Matteo, was exceptional. He was very good at navigating us through the Vatican, even skipping the line of the skip line people. He was quite knowledgeable about the history and explained things very well about the Sistine Chapel and the shrines. His expertise ensured we had a thorough tour without it taking too long.

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Sorrento

The family absolutely loved this tour. Our boat driver was great and the stops at two towns were enjoyable. The highlight was when he stopped and threw some fish food into the water, attracting beautiful blue fish. The kids were thrilled to snorkel among the fish. The views were breathtaking and the overall experience was unforgettable.

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Sorrento Sea Kayak Tour

Italy

This was quite an adventure, especially for my 13-year-old who found the waves challenging. The guide helped by tying his kayak to hers and we managed to reach a small cave area where we took a break. We took some beautiful pictures there. The experience was a bit challenging but still enjoyable.

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Irene was phenomenal. From the start she helped us through planning the best week trip to Greece and was always available for us when we needed it. She planned a great itinerary for us with great hotels, guided and self-guided tours, restaurants and more. Irene is very friendly, sweet and knowledgable about the area. Very much recommend Irene for your next travel to Greece!

We had the most spectacular Italy trip, all due to the excellent and detailed planning by Irene Lappa, and then aided by the Travel 12 Team.
Everything was perfect, from the transportation to the hotels to the tours and activities.
We were so impressed with the quick responses to our questions, right from the planning of the trip to the final day, when some changes had to be made, with no problem at all.
The specific tours set up by Irene were very educational and fun - truly enjoyable. We... read more

We had the most spectacular Italy trip, all due to the excellent and detailed planning by Irene Lappa, and then aided by the Travel 12 Team.
Everything was perfect, from the transportation to the hotels to the tours and activities.
We were so impressed with the quick responses to our questions, right from the planning of the trip to the final day, when some changes had to be made, with no problem at all.
The specific tours set up by Irene were very educational and fun - truly enjoyable. We now have wonderful memories of Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice and Milan. We have learned about Italy as the locals live and work, which is exactly what we wanted. We also now know how to make authentic Italian pizza and gelato!
We would absolutely recommend Kimkim, and particularly Irene Lappa, to anyone wanting to travel to Italy.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Alexandra

Rome

This hotel is in a perfect location for walking around the neighborhood, with many cafes and restaurants. The beds were very comfortable and the buffet breakfast was excellent. We would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

It was not a standard hotel room, had lots of character.

Location

Walking to many restaurants, ambience of neighborhood

Staff

Very helpful in suggesting places to eat and how to get around

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable beds, very clean

Hotel Ottantotto

Florence

One of our favourite! The history of the “hotel” was amazing- being a bakery and the a nobleman’s home -made us feel like we were living in the past with them. The breakfasts were delicious!

Authenticity & Character

As stated, the incredible history of the building was truly appealing. It was delightful having breakfast in the garden, or to just sit there.

Location

Easy walking to many places.

Staff

They were very helpful -explaining the entry system, getting us taxis and serving the breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were very comfortable and the room was really clean.

Hotel Antigo Trovatore

Venice

The location was terrific - easy walk to numerous restaurants and cafes, water taxis and water bus, and of course St.Mark’s Square.

Authenticity & Character

Being in a neighborhood setting made us feel like we were local! Our room had a balcony overlooking regular Venitian homes. The one drawback was the size of the room, as it was rather small and compact, but the wooden ceiling beams and decorative walls gave a lot of ambiance.

Location

Easy walking distance to many places.

Staff

Very helpful front desk - professional and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Only reason for 4 stars is the small size of the bedroom and bathroom.

Residenza delle Città

Milan

This is a self-catering hotel, meaning that it is an efficiency hotel. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a separate bedroom and a very spacious bathroom and living area.

Authenticity & Character

The spaciousness of the rooms was a very pleasant surprise. We didn’t use the kitchen at all, as we wanted to sample authentic Italian food in the local restaurants. There is an on site laundry, which came in very handy.

Location

This was exactly as we wanted - not in the main tourist areas with a regular type of hotel. We could walk to the train station and metro.

Staff

Very helpful front desk- explained how the entry system worked (if we came in after regular hours), helped us in figuring out the Metro system to get to the city centre - just very friendly and welcoming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were very comfortable. Everything was perfectly clean. We really liked the spaciousness.

Activity Reviews

Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

Rome

Highly recommend this tour - we didn’t have to line up for hours to get in, and we went to the underground part where the gladiators and anime were kept. The history behind the Colosseum was absolutely fascinating and the tour guide’s explanation was exceptional. Our second tour guide was amazing as well, explaining so much of Roman history during the walking tour around the Forum.

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Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience

Rome

This tour explained about the eating and wine pairing traditions of Italy. Absolutely delicious, informative and fun, throughout all the stops.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and made us truly enjoy the 4 hours. The owners of the different restaurants greeted us vey warmly and were delighted that we asked questions and enjoyed everything.

Food

Every stop had a different appetizer along with the Prosecco or specific wine. All delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very friendly, knowledgeable and made everything fun!

Transport

Our driver was very friendly, answered all our questions. The car was very luxurious!

Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Florence

Florence

Definitely something not to miss! Learning how to make authentic pizza and gelato was super fun. Eating our finished products was a great way to end this tour, especially as everything turned out well.

Food

Well, after learning to make our pizza step by step, it turned out perfectly & we were happy to eat our creations.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The head of the cooking class taught us so much, not only how to make the pizza and gelato, step by step, but all the history that went along with it. She was very passionate about teaching us, and her humorous comments just added to the fun. We are now experts at pizza making & knowing the difference in how to choose authentic gelato!

Transport

Very professional! Very friendly & again, very comfortable car.

Afternoon Florence Highlights Walking Tour (Semi-private)

Florence

Very informative and interesting walking tour. The highlight was definitely the Statue of David - something not to miss. Really enjoyed learning about the history of Florence.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As with the other tours, the service, knowledge & friendliness of the people who we were assigned to were all excellent.

Tuscany Day Trip from Florence with Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano

Florence

An awesome tour that touched on so many different aspects of life in Florence and the Tuscany area.

Quality of Experience

Siena was especially impressive, as we were there the day before their annual horse race. Parades start up at any place - we got behind one & had to follow it to be able to leave the town. The history of the 17 different groups in one small town - incredible! San Gimignano was an interesting place - a walled village with lots of history. The weather was very hot, and that’s the only reason we felt drained at the end and were happy to get back into our air conditioned van.

Food

The food served on the wine tour was delicious. We learned about how different wines are served with different courses and definitely did not need to have dinner on our return to Florence. Learning how this organic winery operates and how different wines are made was extremely interesting.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our group was split into 2 vans, with the tour guide being in the other van. So our driver answered all our questions - he was very proud of his country and gave us much background on everyday life. Plus he had a terrific voice - I asked him to sing & he played his recorded CD - such a talent in many areas!

Transport

Again, perfect.

Half-Day Murano & Burano Islands

Venice

Travelling to the islands by water taxi was a real treat! And refreshing! Watching how glass is made in 2 different ways was very interesting. It is a true art, with very specialized artists.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

It was always interesting talking to our guides and drivers, to learn about their everyday lives.

Transport

Water taxis through the canals - best way to go! The gondolas were interesting to watch - the skill of the rowers - but they were rather packed in along the canals, so we were glad that we had our own private transport already arranged.

Useful Information

Italy

It was very useful to have the suggestions, as we followed all of them.

Evening Aperitivo in Navigli

Milan

A very interesting walking, wine tasting and aperitif tour. The area was where the locals “hang out”, so perfect for what we wanted to do.

Quality of Experience

Our tour guide knew all the local places to take us and have a history of everywhere we went. The food and drinks were delicious. Our group also got along famously! We were from 3 different continents.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our tour guide gave us a very welcoming - we were late because the directions were a bit confusing, as 2 areas were pretty much the same. We were in the wrong area! The group had to wait for us, but our guide was awesome about keeping us all relaxed & happy!

Transport

Milan Highlights With Duomo

Milan

The Duomo and Castle were obviously spectacular, but the first hour of the walking tour was exactly the same area we had covered in the wine and food tour the evening before.

Quality of Experience

Not repeating the same walking tour part as the wine and food tour.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Just finished our 2nd trip with kimkim.
Irene was our planner and she exceeded in all aspects. Revised the intierary perfectly to accommodate our needs was always accommodating. All hotels choosen for us were in comfortable and in amazing locations, walking distance to anything we wanted too see or do.
Activities throughout the trip provided knowledge, amazing sites and all food tours had excellent selections.
Overall a great vaction with amazing tour sites, delicous food/drinks, ... read more

Just finished our 2nd trip with kimkim.
Irene was our planner and she exceeded in all aspects. Revised the intierary perfectly to accommodate our needs was always accommodating. All hotels choosen for us were in comfortable and in amazing locations, walking distance to anything we wanted too see or do.
Activities throughout the trip provided knowledge, amazing sites and all food tours had excellent selections.
Overall a great vaction with amazing tour sites, delicous food/drinks, picture perfect beachs. Memories for a lifetime. Thanks again kimkim and to Irene!

Hotel Reviews

SanSal Boutique Hotel

Chania

Great location with awesome rooftop bar and infinite pool.

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Heliotopos Hotel

Santorini

Amazing balcony view, could of stayed on it all day.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Residenza Il Campanile

Sorrento

In a amazing location, right across the street from the best Gelato to finished every night

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Very nice lady

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Sorrento Sunset Sea Kayak Tour

Sorrento

Was a cool experience, that ended with a amazing sunset. Definitely happy I was familiar with a kayak. The ocean is a little rough and I could see how some would of been anxious paddling through the rockinlet to the swim area.

Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Sorrento

Provide plenty of drinks, picture perfect swimming spots. Even served us raw sea orcants.

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Transport

Pizza Cooking Class in Napoli

Naples

Was cool but maybe I had my hopes up a little for a pizza class in Naples. don't really due much to making the pizza besides the dough that you don't use "dough has to rise"

Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience

Rome

Food selections and wines were great

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very friendly

Driving Tour & View Spots Around Chania

Chania

Was nice to see the moutinan side of chania, the highlight of the trip is the local resturant they brought us to that was run by a family with no electricity and only used firebeds to cook. The owner was amazing and made sure we're having a good time. He served us a overwhelming amounts of diffent meats. Best goat I ever had.

Quality of Experience

Food

Very good meats

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver very friendly and resturants owner was awesome,

Transport

Balos & Falassarna Beach Tour with Lunch

Chania

View point of balos is very cool, this day was one of our favorites. Falassarma beach was super chill with the right amount of wave action to have some fun in the water. Very nice day that ended with delicious food

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Food

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Olive Farm Visit and Traditional Greek Lunch at Archanes

Heraklion

Nice to learn a little bit about the process and how to read olive oil labels. Owenr is very passionate

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Santorini Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting

Greece

The tour guide made this enjoyable. Would of been nicer to maybe visit more vineyards. Sight seeing spots are nice though.

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Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit

Santorini

Very cool day, nice swimming spots on a nice boat with delicious food.

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Hello Irene and Team!
We are very grateful to all of you for your support and careful planning while we were in your beautiful country. We have fallen in love with the islands and all the places we visited.
We felt supported and cared for every step of the way. A special thanks to all our guides and drivers. You all did an exceptional, professional and beautiful job. Thank you, thank you!!!
Irene, thank you so very much for meeting with us in Athens and for putting together this exceptional trip. May we be in touch again for another adventure!

Irene worked with me to create a personal Greek vacation that fit my requirements of visiting a few islands during my time. Everything was laid out in easy to follow detailed instructions, I didn't have to worry about a thing. Our tours were all small and personal. We had a great time and would definitely use them again. read more

Irene worked with me to create a personal Greek vacation that fit my requirements of visiting a few islands during my time. Everything was laid out in easy to follow detailed instructions, I didn't have to worry about a thing. Our tours were all small and personal. We had a great time and would definitely use them again.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

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Iris Boutique Hotel

Naousa

Beautiful views and the nicest staff!

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Staff

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Afroditi Venus Beach Hotel & Spa

Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aera Milos

Milos

It was interesting and different but also odd.

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Avra Hotel Rafina

Rafina, Athens

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Activity Reviews

Milos Sea Kayak Tour

Milos

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Private Riviera & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

Athens

Our guide didn't tell us anything. It was a long silent drive.

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Transport

From the beginning of our planning all the way until the very end of our trip, Irene and the whole kimkim team, including Travel12 in Greece, were absolutely wonderful. Irene took care and was very responsive during the planning process to make sure our trip was exactly what we wanted... and it was! She thought of everything and covered every little detail to ensure our holiday was safe and stress free. My daughter and I packed a lot into our 2 week trip in Italy and Greece. Irene made sure... read more

From the beginning of our planning all the way until the very end of our trip, Irene and the whole kimkim team, including Travel12 in Greece, were absolutely wonderful. Irene took care and was very responsive during the planning process to make sure our trip was exactly what we wanted... and it was! She thought of everything and covered every little detail to ensure our holiday was safe and stress free. My daughter and I packed a lot into our 2 week trip in Italy and Greece. Irene made sure we saw and did everything we could without being overwhelmed or exhausted. Our itinerary was the perfect balance of planned/scheduled tours and time to explore on our own. I appreciated how the team would check in with us from time to time. The couple of times I had questions, they responded within minutes and made certain my question was answered fully. We had an especially incredible day in Naples - exploring Pompeii and Vesuvius - thanks to our very fun driver, Mauro, and the absolute best guide to walk through Pompeii, Fabio!

I started working with Irene in November planning a trip to Greece with our 12 year old granddaughter! She is a fountain of knowledge! She provided us with a plan which I would never have been able to do by myself.
About 2 weeks before our trip I notified her that I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I would be limited to shorter walks. Without asking she started searching for a scooter and transportation to haul it. She advised against certain venues for safety issues. ... read more

I started working with Irene in November planning a trip to Greece with our 12 year old granddaughter! She is a fountain of knowledge! She provided us with a plan which I would never have been able to do by myself.
About 2 weeks before our trip I notified her that I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I would be limited to shorter walks. Without asking she started searching for a scooter and transportation to haul it. She advised against certain venues for safety issues. Every driver was more than helpful! Irene arranged for cooking lessons with a Chef who delighted us for 3 hours. Our tour guides were outstanding.
I asked Irene if there was a chance that we could meet her in Athens and she even made that happen. We have always traveled with a tour company on buses. The experience of KimKim exceeded all expectations. The bar has been raised and we highly recommend this company!! Thanks to the team who provided us with a vacation that will never be forgotten.
Travel dates were June 15 to 19, 2023.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

mattresses weren't comfortable

Ippoliti

Nafplio

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

matresses could be better

Avra Hotel Rafina

Rafina, Athens

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Wish we had more time there. Less than 10 hours. Breakfast location was marvelous.

Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Tour guide was outstanding.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very helpful

Transport

Exceptionally clean. Very helpful with scooter.

Mythology, Wine and Farm Tour of Nemea

Greece

Food

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Epidaurus Theater and Sanctuary Guided Tour

Greece

Unexpected

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Cooking Class in Nafplio

Nafplio

ONE of the highlights

Quality of Experience

Food

Included all of us in prep.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Riviera & Cape Sounion Sunset Tour

Athens

Restaurant was closed. Driver adapted to another restautrant

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Trip was wonderful! Catered to our preferences! Transfers were on time. Everyone we dealt with was personal and professional. Will definitely look at KimKim for future adventures.
Irene was wonderful. Clearly communicated and offered suggestions as needed.
Thank you Irene as well as the rest of the team for making this bucket list adventure a memory for the ages! read more

Trip was wonderful! Catered to our preferences! Transfers were on time. Everyone we dealt with was personal and professional. Will definitely look at KimKim for future adventures.
Irene was wonderful. Clearly communicated and offered suggestions as needed.
Thank you Irene as well as the rest of the team for making this bucket list adventure a memory for the ages!

Irene did an AMAZING job planning our honeymoon in Greece. We had so much fun experiencing Greece with the numerous 10/10 tours Irene set us up with. Irene did a spectacular job creating a honeymoon for in the go people who wanted to see as much of Greece as possible, but also wanted a little relaxation. We were so impressed! Irene had private drivers ready for us before every transfer, and everyone she chose was timely and efficient. All of our tours were fun but our favorite was the Wine... read more

Irene did an AMAZING job planning our honeymoon in Greece. We had so much fun experiencing Greece with the numerous 10/10 tours Irene set us up with. Irene did a spectacular job creating a honeymoon for in the go people who wanted to see as much of Greece as possible, but also wanted a little relaxation. We were so impressed! Irene had private drivers ready for us before every transfer, and everyone she chose was timely and efficient. All of our tours were fun but our favorite was the Wine Tour in Santorini with our tour guide Harry! We would recommend kimkim, especially Irene, for your travel to Greece!

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

Authenticity & Character

Location

Cypria hotel is right in the middle of the plaza district, and a close walk to so many hotspots in Athens!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adonis Hotel

Mykonos

They were so kind and easy to work with even when we arrived earlier than planned! They let us keep our bags in the baggage room and gave us a ton of recommendations for things to explore in Mykonos before our room was ready. Once we were able to check in we were surprised to hear they upgraded our room! It was so good to stay there!

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Staff

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Afroditi Venus Beach Hotel & Spa

Santorini

We had an amazing time at the Afroditi Venus Beach Hotel & Spa during our honeymoon! They left us a note and a bottle of wine for our honeymoon, and it was so good! Honestly the whole time we stayed in Santorini we only ate somewhere that wasn’t the hotel one time, the hotel food was so good and so accessible! The beaches were so beautiful and well maintained, and all the workers were so kind!

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Avra Hotel Rafina

Rafina, Athens

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Ancient Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and so fun to be around and learn from!

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Athens Food Tour

Athens

Our food tour was a very intimate group of people (4) and our tour guide. She was so fun and knowledgeable about all the foods and about Greece! She was able to give us so much information as we walked around the neighborhoods of Athens.

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Food

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Delos & Rhenia Day Cruise

Mykonos

Our day cruise in Greece was so much fun! The staff cooked us a great lunch, and they also created a really fun and relaxing environment while on the cruise. We will always remember this cruise!

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Food

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Santorini Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting

Greece

We had so much fun on our wine tour with Harry!! Harry did an amazing job showing us Santorini, and the wine part was so fun too!! Harry was very professional but also really fun and showed us so many things around the island. The tour was a good mix of fun and learning!!

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Santorini Sea Kayak tour

Santorini

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The planning in advance of this trip was great. Irene answered all of my questions and made me feel super comfortable with the plans that we made. My suggestions and whims were taken into account which made me feel heard. My mom had never gotten a passport or traveled out of the country and was nervous but are itinerary and detailed schedule made her feel a lot more comfortable. Our tour guide of Acropolis, Michael, was so knowledgeable and friendly. A great person to me at the start of our... read more

The planning in advance of this trip was great. Irene answered all of my questions and made me feel super comfortable with the plans that we made. My suggestions and whims were taken into account which made me feel heard. My mom had never gotten a passport or traveled out of the country and was nervous but are itinerary and detailed schedule made her feel a lot more comfortable. Our tour guide of Acropolis, Michael, was so knowledgeable and friendly. A great person to me at the start of our trip. He took photos for us and taught us so much about Greek history. The first hotel that we went to was also lovely. I really appreciate that they held my mom's passport when she forgot it. Another great reason to use a travel agent - communicating and resolving the issue with our travel team made it an easy fix. I'm so grateful for the expertise of our travel team. Renting a car was so scary but so worth it for the day trips we got to have and landscape we got to see. The suggestion to stop at the Corinth Canal on our way to Nafplio was so great! A sight I definitely would have missed on my own. Our time in Nafplio was lovely. Our hotel was immaculate. The town is so beautiful and peaceful. I was glad for recommendations by the concierge at the hotel. I was able to make a last minute appointment for a manicure and my mom got a massage. The private chef was amazing! Costas and his wife were so friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. It was a treat to learn about Greek food and wine. I also really enjoyed our cooking class. It was so intimate to go into Katarina and her mother's home to make recipes that are so close to their heart. An experience I won't forget. We also go to sample olive oil nearby which was a treat. Our flight to Naxos was so seamless. I was also so pleased to find that we had lounge access before our flight. Every person who picked us up from an airport was also so kind and helpful. Yanis at our hotel in Naxos was amazing!! He helped us in so many ways and I really appreciated his service. Ippokampos is such a lovely hotel. All the amenities were perfect for our time there. Sitting under those umbrellas is a great way to spend the day. Sailing was also so fun and breathtaking. A beautiful way to see the sea and landscape of Greece. The snacks and food on the trip were lovely. The other guests with us were all so lovely. We were even able to make some friends. My only small improvement would be around the ferry ride back. Our tickets wouldn't download on my phone so I had to go to the ticket office on the island and it was somewhat unclear where/ how to get on. Once we were on the ferry was no problem. The hotel near the port was a great choice. Very convenient for our day of traveling and to have a shuttle to the airport the next day. Overall this was one of the best vacations my mom has ever taken in her life. It was such a blessing to be able to spend time with her and get to see and learn about Greece. I'm so grateful for the support of Irene and our travel team to create this magical experience for her. Can't recommend y'all's service highly enough!

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

This hotel is super clean and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. I loved the view from our balcony of the city. The rooftop bar was amazing for a great view of the Parthenon at night. They also were so accommodating when my mom accidentally left her passport in our room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

This hotel is right in the center of everything a brief walk to acropolis. Near to a lot of shopping and great food.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

I bet here was super uncomfortable. Everything else was very clean and modern and comfortable

Impero Nafplio Hotel & Suites

Nafplio

This hotel is so lovely. It is clean. It has charm. It's close to the center of town. The view from the balcony is beautiful. The staff are so helpful and willing to give suggestions or help make a reservation. The breakfast is delicious and has so many options. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. There is a lot of space for parking close by.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel is a very charming. It's modern but still has rustic touches that make it feel warm and welcoming. There's also a pleasant scent that lingers in my memory.

Location

Very close to the center of town + lots of restaurants and shops

Staff

One of the concierges helped us make a reservation for a manicure at the last minute. I was so grateful for the recommendation and the manicure was lovely.

Cleanliness & Comfort

This bad was extremely comfortable. The bathroom has a very fancy shower with lots of options. I really enjoyed how spacious our room was and the access to outdoor space to see the view or sit and have privacy.

Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

This hotel was amazing. Similar to many beachfront resorts in the best ways. Our room had a fabulous view of the sea. This hotel is located just on the edge of the center of town which makes it quiet and pleasant but also easy to navigate from. You get a discount on the chairs with umbrellas as a guest. They have complimentary beach towels for you. They clean your room every day so no need to worry about sand everywhere. This room was not super spacious but it didn't need to be as we were out exploring the island at all times.

Authenticity & Character

Very charming hotel with modern touches. The breakfast everyday is amazing.

Location

Close to shops and restaurants. Amazing view of the sea.

Staff

Yanis is amazing and goes above and beyond to support your request. He helps schedule a taxi for us helped us drop off our laundry helped us rent an umbrella. All the staff was kind and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Avra Hotel Rafina

Rafina, Athens

Very close to the port and very convenient for a one-night stay before our flight in the morning. The breakfast here was not as great or impressive. The staff were very direct and kind but not warm.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Just a 5 to 10 minute walk from the port. Was a bit of a challenge with our luggage but nothing we couldn't handle.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

DeSoto was clean. The room is very small. The bed was somewhat comfy. There were some bugs in our shower.

Activity Reviews

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

Michael was amazing! Can't recommend him highly enough. Having grown up in Athens and having a master's in history made him an amazing tour guide. He answered all of our questions and some. He took photos of us. He was extremely friendly and would highly recommend a tour with him. It was also easy to find our meeting point.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walked and found the meeting point easily.

Private Chef experience in Nafplio

Nafplio

Costas is amazing! It was so great to learn about Greek food from such a masterchef. Both he and his wife were so friendly. I loved the wine tastings with dinner. I love talking to them about Greek food and history. I had a really lovely time. It's also so impressive that he cooked nearly all the food in front of us. Everything was so delicious.

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Sailing Trip around Naxos & Small Cyclades islands

Naxos

Very fun adventure! This was a lovely excursion. It was fun too swim to lounge to eat the snacks food and wine that they brought. To chat with other travelers.

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Cooking Class in a Traditional Village

Naxos

We really enjoyed getting to know Katarina and her mom. It was such a treat to be learning in their home which felt intimate. The food was amazing obviously. It was great learning about their lives and customs around food.

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My daughter and I have had the most amazing trip to Greece. We are in love and will be back. It was great having Irene of Kimkim help plan our trip of 9 days as we wanted culture, art and history at a relaxed pace.

We visited Athens, Naxos and Santorini and it was fantastic. Irene organized a cooking class, a trip to Delphi with olive tasting and in Naxos convinced me the best way was to drive to see the beautiful landscape! She was right.

In Santorini, we had a pottery class with a... read more

My daughter and I have had the most amazing trip to Greece. We are in love and will be back. It was great having Irene of Kimkim help plan our trip of 9 days as we wanted culture, art and history at a relaxed pace.

We visited Athens, Naxos and Santorini and it was fantastic. Irene organized a cooking class, a trip to Delphi with olive tasting and in Naxos convinced me the best way was to drive to see the beautiful landscape! She was right.

In Santorini, we had a pottery class with a local famous Greek artist which was fun for the both of us and walking around and seeing the sunset was out of this world.

We loved our accommodations too and Irene chose well and to add that the entire team from KimKim were always available in case of anything and made me feel safe should something go wrong.

Everything was taken care of and on time and grateful for our tour guide in Athens, Magda who was entertaining and knowledgeable.

We had a very relaxed holiday and I was glad I had some assistance thanks to Kimkim to navigate around!

All in all, we will back to Greece and would recommend anyone short on time and energy to let Kimkim sort you out. They really know some hidden gems and where to go and are quick to respond so it lets you breathe and be free.

Hotel Reviews

Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

Beautiful location, clean and amazing food! Staff was helpful and we loved how relaxing it was.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right close to the beach

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Abelonas Retreat

Santorini

Stunning views, breakfast in your room. Management was great and we had amazing views where we were. Also for those who like some peace and quiet it’s perfect as it’s not super big and has a certain charm to it.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Views are stunning. Breakfast is delicious and can walk to many places.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

Right in the heart ofnthe city. Can really hear the hustle and bustle and great restaurants including vegetarian ones. The buffet breakfast was amazing from Greek yogurts to a full English breakfast, Pastries and coffee, tea and juices.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walking distance to most things like Acropolis

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Ancient Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Learnt so much on this tour and Magda was highly knowledgeable and engaging. My daughter loved her. She has a way with kids. Carry some snacks and water as it’s quite long.

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Cooking Class in Athens

Athens

The restaurant was amazing and the food too. We really enjoyed it but wished we had the chance to make a couple of dishes as I was with my 9 year old. A menu to cater that would have been great. Still we enjoyed it.

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Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

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Local Dinner in Naxos

Naxos

Quality of Experience

Food

Definitely the cheese platter with the local Naxian cheese … we didn’t finish it but it was yum!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We walked and found beautiful spots to eat

Everything about our trip was truly "Perfecto!" Irene was very responsive throughout the entire planning process and created exactly the itinerary that we wanted. We spent 2 nights in Venice, 3 in Florence and 2 in Rome. I was so impressed with every tour guide. Each and every one was so professional and so knowledgeable. I loved the personal nature of our tours being just for our group of 3 or a very small group. The personal and friendly nature of these tours made each day a joy! I can see... read more

Everything about our trip was truly "Perfecto!" Irene was very responsive throughout the entire planning process and created exactly the itinerary that we wanted. We spent 2 nights in Venice, 3 in Florence and 2 in Rome. I was so impressed with every tour guide. Each and every one was so professional and so knowledgeable. I loved the personal nature of our tours being just for our group of 3 or a very small group. The personal and friendly nature of these tours made each day a joy! I can see how having a good guide to show the highlights of Florence and the Uffizi galleries is extremely important. The Tuscany wine trip was also very enjoyable as we toured with three other couples. It was wonderful to get to know people from all over the world. We were also extremely pleased with our hotels in each city. The location of each one was close enough to the action to make it easy to walk to many places, but quiet enough to feel relaxed. Each hotel had a local feeling and also with all the amenities you would expect in a 4 star hotel. And the breakfasts...fantastic! All of our transportation went off without a hitch thanks to all of the arrangements by Irene. We are so thankful for Irene and the beautiful trip that she arranged for us. We would definitely use KimKim again in the future!

Hotel Review

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

Florence

Extremely beautiful, artistic decor. Old world feeling with all the modern conveniences. Probably my favorite hotel of my trip. Front desk very helpful. Location is perfect on Santa Maria Piazza.

Authenticity & Character

The decor is beautiful and very historic feeling.

Location

Love being able to see the Santa Maria Novella church from our window. Wonderful piazza area - not too busy - just right!

Staff

Very helpful front desk - excellent help with restaurants.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds very comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Venice Private Evening Stroll with Gondola

Venice

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Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Thank goodness this tour was a skip the line tour. You should try to do the tour that is in the morning before it opens. Our tour guide, Barbara, was very good, but the whole experience would have been even better in the morning. It just didn't work out for our timeline. Do the morning tour if you can get it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

So knowledgeable!

Trastevere Afternoon Aperitivo & Food Tour

Rome

This evening was super fun! Our guide, Ali, was so knowledgeable and fun - we enjoyed each stop. Great food and nice to be in this old part of Rome. Definitely recommend!