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Mariliza Chatzelli

My fascination with travel started when i was quite young. When I was just 11 years old, I was very fortunate to have my dad take me on trips to different parts of the world. He was the captain of a ship and it was in these trips that I became fascinated with other cultures and places. I carried this love of travel through college, into my professional life, and i still love discovering new places to this day! Lately, I 've been focusing on the many hidden gems in my home country of Greece!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Greece /mainland and islands. Historic and cultural trips, Archaeology & Spiritual, Culinary & Gastronomy, Adventure or Relaxing trips. We specialized in tailor made honeymoon, family or solo trips."

How did you get involved in travel?

"As I traveled a lot as a child, I decided to lead my career in the world of tourism.
What excites me in this job is to create unforgettable memories for each traveler to Greece!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I have one special memory that will stay with me forever!
A few years ago I was in my parent’s native island of Mitilini. During my childhood, we used to spend many summers there as a family.
I remember one summer on a warm night, we were with few friends in a local taverna in front of the beach. We were eating seafood and drinking ouzo (ouzo is the islands famous local spirit). We began singing and we were all enjoying the night, some music and the company. One of the friends was playing guitar... and suddenly I had an idea:
“Why don’t we go for a sailing under the moon light?” (It was full moon that night).
I wasn’t expecting that they would follow…but after a while we were all together in a small boat in the dark sea, sailing towards the moon light.
It was so magical! When we were under the moon, the friend with the guitar starting playing and singing and every time that I visit Mitilini, I remember that moment! That was for me an unforgettable experience!
"

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Favorite experiences

Minoan Mythology Tour Around Knossos for Families with transfers

Discover the ancient scenery and myths of Minos, Ariadne, Theseus, the Minotaur, and the Labyrinth on this family-friendly half-day private adventure. This unique educational activity explores the roots of the Minoan civilization with some of the most popular Greek stories and myths. It'll...

Sailing Day-Cruise around Milos 

Discover Milos' unique beauty and enjoy swimming in the sea's crystal clear turquoise-hued waters on this full-day sailing excursion. Enjoy the astonishing scenery the island offers and take photos as your guide shares historical facts and myths about the island. There will be several swimming...

Acropolis & Ancient Athens Mythology Tour

Today is your chance to discover more about the titanic history of Athens as you undertake a fascinating half-day mythology-themed walking tour through the heart of the city, visiting the Acropolis as well as many more iconic Athenian landmarks. As you go, your guide will share captivating...

Santorini Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting

Discover Santorini's iconic sites and vistas on this half-day driving tour of the island. Along the way, learn all about the fascinating history of Santorini, including its ancient winemaking past.Your guide will collect you from either your hotel or a central point in Fira. Υou’ll stop in...

Self-Guided Antiparos Island Day-Trip

Discover the charm and beauty of Paros' classy neighbor, the island of Antiparos on a self guided tour of the island. A short ferry ride takes you to this special Cycladic island, where you can walk almost everywhere in a matter of just 10-15 minutes. Enjoy swimming, roaming, eating, and drinking...

Cooking Class in a Traditional Village

Find out all about the Greek way of life with your taste buds during this half-day hands-on cooking class! There is no better way to immerse yourself in the local traditions and cuisine than through food, as you will find out today when you experience a sensory day-in-the-life of a local family,...

Recent trip reviews for Mariliza

As my five star rating indicated, the overall...
Greece | Oct 10 - Oct 24, 2023

Richard
Richard P.
The Bronx, NY | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2023
As my five star rating indicated, the overall trip was wonderful. Mariliza was prompt in letting us know of any changes in the itinerary prior to the actual trip and what alternative options were available. The only last minute change was the Samaria Gorge hike in Crete. When we learned a few days before from Mariliza that a group tour was no longer available we were given two options: a private tour at 405 USD per person or to do it alone at 230 USD per person. We thought both options... Read more

As my five star rating indicated, the overall trip was wonderful. Mariliza was prompt in letting us know of any changes in the itinerary prior to the actual trip and what alternative options were available. The only last minute change was the Samaria Gorge hike in Crete. When we learned a few days before from Mariliza that a group tour was no longer available we were given two options: a private tour at 405 USD per person or to do it alone at 230 USD per person. We thought both options were very expensive so we declined the offers and decided to go to a travel agent in Chania (Crete) and book the trip ourselves which was considerable less expensive at 53 Euros each. We were somewhat puzzled of such a huge price differential even with the understanding that all parties need to make a certain percentage of profit.

Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Nov 02, 2023

Dear Richard,
Hi! Thank you for your feedback!
Those prices that you mentioned, were for a private tour, that of course the cost is totally different from a coach/group tour.
In any case, we are happy that you enjoyed the tour in Samaria!
Take care and Safe Travels!
Best regards,
Mariliza

My recent trip to Greece with my friend, Richard
Greece | Oct 10 - Oct 24, 2023

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Helen O.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2023
My recent trip to Greece with my friend, Richard, was wonderful in all aspects. Mariliza devised an itinerary of really worthwhile tours, mythological & archaeological, also cultural, food & wine. The trip plan also allowed for free time so that we could further explore areas on our own. We had a fantastic guide, Magda, for our tour of the Acropolis. For Delos, we had Pantelias who was really passionate about history, mythology and culture. In Naxos, Yiota highlighted life in medieval times... Read more

My recent trip to Greece with my friend, Richard, was wonderful in all aspects. Mariliza devised an itinerary of really worthwhile tours, mythological & archaeological, also cultural, food & wine. The trip plan also allowed for free time so that we could further explore areas on our own. We had a fantastic guide, Magda, for our tour of the Acropolis. For Delos, we had Pantelias who was really passionate about history, mythology and culture. In Naxos, Yiota highlighted life in medieval times there. And on Santorini, we were fortunate to have Panos for 2 tours wherein we were able to discuss local foods and wines, and of course sample both!
All of the places (Athens, Mykonos, Delos, Naxos, Santorini, Crete) we visited had their own unique/different features and I loved them all equally.
I would like to give special mention to our driver in Athens (Pascal??) who ensured our safety and got us to our destinations stress-free. And thank you to all the other drivers who willingly shared local knowledge.
Thank you again Mariliza!

Hotel Reviews
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania

Great location, walking distance to Old Town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walking distance to attractions, restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Xenones Filotera
Imerovigli

The views from the hotel are spectacular!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cyano Suites
Naxos

Located a short walking distance from town. Beautiful view from hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Family run hotel with very nice ambience.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Myconian Kyma Design Hotel
Mykonos

Beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located a short walking distance from town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Our first room happened to be in a part of the hotel that is adjacent to a nightclub that was open until 0400. Needless to say we had a sleepless night. We were changed to another room for the following night.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location is within walking distance of attractions, restaurants, eyc
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Free afternoon in Athens
Free afternoon in Athens
Athens
Quality of Experience
Greek Food & Wine Tasting
Greek Food & Wine Tasting
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Santorini, Semi-Private Tour
Discover Santorini, Semi-Private Tour
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Medieval Citadel, Private walking tour
The Medieval Citadel, Private walking tour
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit the UNESCO's archaeological site of Delos, Guided Tour
Visit the UNESCO's archaeological site of Delos, Guided Tour
Mykonos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens Highlights / Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights / Mythology Tour
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 31, 2023

Dear Helen,
Hi! Thank you so much for this great review and your lovely comments! The AFEA team is delighted that you had a fantastic time in Greece, and we hope to see you again in the future!
Our Best regards to Richard too! :)
Take care and Safe travels!
Mariliza

First Time In Greece!
Greece | Sep 23 - Oct 2, 2023

Heidi
Heidi B.
Wauwatosa, WI | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
My husband and I just got back from our 10-day trip in Greece. We started our trip by visiting Athens for a few days. Our hotel was a perfect fit. Close to a lot of things so it was easy to walk around to find places to eat and visit. It was also very clean, and the staff was super friendly.
-We did the Mythology walking tour. This was a great way to see various Greek Mythology sites and learn a little bit about their history. I would recommend this tour.
Our next island was Kefalonia.... Read more

My husband and I just got back from our 10-day trip in Greece. We started our trip by visiting Athens for a few days. Our hotel was a perfect fit. Close to a lot of things so it was easy to walk around to find places to eat and visit. It was also very clean, and the staff was super friendly.
-We did the Mythology walking tour. This was a great way to see various Greek Mythology sites and learn a little bit about their history. I would recommend this tour.

Our next island was Kefalonia. We were hesitant as we didn't know much about this island. We are SO glad we went as it was beautiful. The water was amazing. Again, our hotel was very clean and nice. We sat on both the public and private beach.
-We also did a private 1/2 day island tour. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. It was a great way to see and learn about the island.

We finished up our visit by going to Santorini. Again, we really liked out hotel the staff was very friendly, and the hotel was clean. Maybe the only down fall was it's more in the middle of the island, so it made it harder to walk to places to eat. At least a 45min walk. But we liked that it was quieter and away from the big crowds.
-We did a BBQ boat cruise to see the sunset. It was fun to see Santorini from the water. I would recommend. We booked an e-bike tour while we were there and that was probably one of our highlights of the trip also.

Probably the only down fall of our vacation was the amount of flying we had to do between locations. But that was pretty minor in order to be able to see various locations.

Overall, I would book with KimKim again! Our trip was so smooth, and we loved all the things we did. Everything was exactly like it said it would be and we never had to worry about a thing!

Hotel Reviews
Xenones Filotera
Imerovigli
Authenticity & Character
Location
Not as easy to walk to for dinner or shopping. We had to take a taxi one night and it's pretty expensive.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
White Rocks Hotel Kefalonia
Kefalonia
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Cocomat Jumelle
Athens

This is a super cute hotel with amazing staff. The hotel was clean and comfortable. It was very easy to walk around and find things around the hotel to see and do.

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Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 10, 2023

Dear Heidi,
Thank you so much for the review! We are glad that you had a wonderful time in Greece, and we hope to see you again in our beautiful country!
Take care,
AFEA Team /Mariliza

Memories of a lifetime in Greece!
Greece | Sep 6 - Sep 18, 2023

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Martha L.
| Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
My husband and I always plan our own trips and have fun doing so. This was our 30th wedding anniversary and while I wanted some of the fun of planning the trip, I was overwhelmed with the options of traveling in Greece, and I wanted to be taken care of a bit! Mariliza was wonderful helping us plan this trip from start to finish and incredibly accommodating whenever we needed to make changes to our itinerary. She definitely had a sense of what we were looking for and found us amazing places to... Read more

My husband and I always plan our own trips and have fun doing so. This was our 30th wedding anniversary and while I wanted some of the fun of planning the trip, I was overwhelmed with the options of traveling in Greece, and I wanted to be taken care of a bit! Mariliza was wonderful helping us plan this trip from start to finish and incredibly accommodating whenever we needed to make changes to our itinerary. She definitely had a sense of what we were looking for and found us amazing places to stay and planned amazing tours! All of our accommodations were wonderful, and despite some hiccups because of the floods and high winds and the ferry strike, everything was amazing. We also want to thank Afroditi who helped us out when we were not sure about the road closures due to the floods, as well as making alternate plans during the ferry strike. Both Mariliza and Afroditi were warm and patient and were not flustered when we were flustered about needing to make last minute changes. Thank you to both of you!

Hotel Reviews
Chroma Fashion Rooms & Apartments
Athens

VERY basic hotel in a fun neighborhood outside of Athens.

Authenticity & Character
Updated air-conditioning would be nice. Our unit cycled on and off throughout the night, which kept waking us up, and also the temperature was inconsistent.
Location
We stayed here on our last night in Greece in order to avoid Monday morning traffic to the airport. It fit the bill. Cute area with lots going on and lots of good restaurants.
Staff
Lovely front desk when we arrived.
Cleanliness & Comfort
All very basic, but definitely clean. The couch in our room (maybe a sleep sofa) definitely could be replaced. We were there for so little time that it didn't matter, but if we were there for longer, it might have.
The Tanneries Hotel & Spa
Chania

Staff were extremely accommodating, warm and kind. All rooms face the ocean and have a view to Chania old town, which is only a 20 minute walk from the hotel. The rooms are modern and well-equipped, incredibly comfortable bed and linens. Breakfast was excellent with different choices every day, and different varieties of fresh fruit juices.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view of the sea and Chania old town was incredible.
Staff
Everyone was helpful and warm and lovely.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Incredibly clean, small and quiet hotel.
Naxos Island Escape
Naxos

A quiet and beautiful escape, away from the hustle and bustle of Naxos town, and steps away from Plaka beach, which was also quiet and peaceful. So easy to get to town with the local bus or a cab if you prefer. Absolutely incredible breakfast each day! Naxos Island escape is clearly a labor of love for Marios, who was always available and who helped us with many logistics during our stay. Highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character
Incredibly beautiful property, comfortable room.
Location
Away from the buzz of the old town, which we prefer, yet easy to get to.
Staff
Marios was a gem, so warm and lovely and full of knowledge about this beautiful island.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cocomat Jumelle
Athens

The hotel is very charming and the staff were absolutely wonderful! Incredible breakfast, healthy options and delicious homemade pastries. The only thing lacking was storage space for our clothes. There was a rod with some hangers and one small drawer, but for two adults traveling for two weeks in Greece, we would have liked more storage.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We could walk everywhere, but it was also quiet at night.
Staff
Everyone was warm and kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
As noted above, we would have liked more space for our clothes.
Activity Reviews
Cooking Lesson in Chania, The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
Cooking Lesson in Chania, The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
Chania

So much fun. A small group tour into the white mountains of Crete. Incredibly beautiful. Wonderful tour guide (and driver) Yannis, who knows so much about Cretan history and clearly loves his home. Incredible cooking lesson using the freshest of ingredients taught by a lovely woman (whose name I sadly can't remember but she was amazing), and hosted also by her son.

Quality of Experience
Lovely hosts. Beautiful setting in the mountains. Unforgettable.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yannis had so much to share about the history of Crete and the land and the food.
Transport
Yannis was an excellent driver!
Welcome to Crete
Welcome to Crete
Greece

Beautiful island. Wonderful people. Incredible food.

Quality of Experience
The people, the food, the history.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lovely cooking lesson in the mountains with our incredible guide Yannis.
Transport
Yannis was so lovely and filled with knowledge and love about the history of Crete.
Free day in Naxos
Free day in Naxos
Naxos

We had two free days in Naxos because sadly our all day sailing cruise was cancelled because of high winds. We rented a car and drove up into the mountains, which was absolutely incredible.

Quality of Experience
It was all amazing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Marios, the proprietor of our hotel (Naxos Island Escape) gave us amazing recommendations of where to go outside of Naxos town.
Transport
Totally fun to drive a manual transmission up into the mountains!
Discover Divine Delphi, Overnight in Meteora
Discover Divine Delphi, Overnight in Meteora
Greece

This review is solely based on our trip to Delphi, since sadly we were not able to visit Meteora because of the floods. We will definitely have to return - we were so looking forward to Meteora, but peoples' safety is most important! Delphi was incredible and highly recommend. We drove up there ourselves, which we loved. Seeing the incredible mountains makes you understand how the ancient Greeks believed in the Gods. It felt like they were still there. We had a wonderful tour guide, who also recommended a restaurant to eat lunch in Delphi, which was delicious! (Pictures of the mountains don't do justice.)

Quality of Experience
Should not miss.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our very knowledgeable tour guide, George, was amazing!
Free afternoon in Athens
Free afternoon in Athens
Athens

Loved wandering and eating amazing food wherever we went.

Quality of Experience
Being able to walk and wander.
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens

Wonderful tour guides, Alex (Temple of Zeus) and Maria (Acropolis)!

Quality of Experience
The beauty of the city, the history, the food... so much!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was so kind and helpful.
Transport
So glad to not have to think about this aspect of traveling. And, we did love having the opportunity to drive ourselves at times.
Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 17, 2023

Great photos and great memories! We are very happy you had an amazing trip, we hope to see you again in Greece! :)
Take care,
Mariliza and Afroditi

Perfect Honeymoon in Greece
Greece | Jun 27 - Jul 4, 2023

Joseph
Joseph D.
Pittsburgh, PA | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2023
Our experience working with Mariliza was amazing! She booked great experiences and accommodations for us for the entire trip. It was really nice to not have to worry about setting up really anything on our own. Mariliza really understood what we were hoping to do while on our trip, and we would not have wanted to change a thing. Santorini was such a beautiful island and Mariliza was even able to upgrade our accommodations there to a private villa, which was so beautiful. Our experience... Read more

Our experience working with Mariliza was amazing! She booked great experiences and accommodations for us for the entire trip. It was really nice to not have to worry about setting up really anything on our own. Mariliza really understood what we were hoping to do while on our trip, and we would not have wanted to change a thing. Santorini was such a beautiful island and Mariliza was even able to upgrade our accommodations there to a private villa, which was so beautiful. Our experience working with the KimKim team and Mariliza was great and I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of planning a trip!

Hotel Reviews
Blend Hotel Athens
Athens

This hotel was very centrally located to tons of restaurants, cafes and shops. It was also a pretty short walk (20 minutes) to get to historical sights like the Acropolis. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful for our first time to Greece.

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Aspronisi Luxury Villa
Megalochori, Santorini

The staff here was amazing! They are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have a perfect stay. The view from the hotel pool was beautiful and did not get old to look at.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view from the pool was amazing! Only a short walk to restaurants and grocery stores.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Caldera Hike
Caldera Hike
Santorini

We were not staying near Oia or Fira so this hike was really cool to get to see both of those towns in Santorini. The hike was long, but very worth it. You get many incredible views along the way.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
Santorini

This was the coolest experience we did in Santorini and has to be a must do for anyone traveling there. The guys working the boat were super fun and helpful. They made sure you had everything you needed. The food was also amazing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Wine Tasting & Dine
Sunset Wine Tasting & Dine
Santorini

It was really cool to learn the history of wine making in Santorini. We had a lot of fun with our tour guide and other people on the tour with us.

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Athens Highlights / Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights / Mythology Tour
Athens

Really awesome tour to see 3 different historical sites! We like these kinds of tours because it gives you background and history on what you are seeing rather than just taking pictures to say you were there.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 07, 2023

Dear Joseph,
Thank you for this wonderful review! I am so happy you had a wonderful time!
I hope to welcome you again to Greece and show you other destinations of our beautiful country! :)
Safe Travels!
Mariliza

The best trip to Greece
Greece | May 29 - Jun 7, 2023

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SHOSHANA S.
Lawndale, CA | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
The guides were excellent. We spent the day, 9 hours, with Nota in Athens. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Antoni spent the day showing us the island of Milos. He detailed it to our wishes. It was a good way to see local places and restaurants. Or guide in Santorini also, spent 9 hours with us. This tour entailed local cuisines and historical landmarks. The food was good for all of our tours, including the sailing trips. The staff on the Santorini sailing tour, made vegetarian... Read more

The guides were excellent. We spent the day, 9 hours, with Nota in Athens. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Antoni spent the day showing us the island of Milos. He detailed it to our wishes. It was a good way to see local places and restaurants. Or guide in Santorini also, spent 9 hours with us. This tour entailed local cuisines and historical landmarks.

The food was good for all of our tours, including the sailing trips. The staff on the Santorini sailing tour, made vegetarian meal, just for me.

We stayed at the Elia Ermou in Athens, the Santa Maria Village Resort and Spa in Milos, and the Santorini Palace Hotel. The staff at all the hotels were friendly and helpful. The hotels were all well situated, in walking distance to restaurant and shopping.

Kimkim did an excellent job planning our trip.

Hotel Reviews
Santa Maria Village Resort & Spa
Milos

The Santa Maria Village Resort & Spa was my favorite hotel. The room and location were excellent.

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Staff
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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athina

The hotel was in a great location, but the room setup was a bit unusual. There was no counter space to put things on, which was inconvenient. However, overall, the room was comfortable and decent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
Santorini

The sunset sailing tour was enjoyable. The food prepared on the boat was good and added to the overall experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
All time classic Santorini, Full-Day Island Tour
All time classic Santorini, Full-Day Island Tour
Santorini

I truly enjoyed the full-day island tour in Santorini. Our guide was exceptional. We visited an archaeological site and had a memorable day.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
⛵ Boat Trip to Kleftiko with catamaran, H/D
⛵ Boat Trip to Kleftiko with catamaran, H/D
Milos

Despite some rain, I had a great time on the boat trip. The crew was friendly and accommodating, which added to the overall enjoyment of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
🚙 Jeep Safari in Milos
🚙 Jeep Safari in Milos
Milos

This wasn't exactly what I expected. I thought it would be a real Jeep, but it was more of a four-wheel drive car. However, the guide, Anthony, was incredible. He genuinely listened to what we mentioned and tried to take us to different places than initially planned. This made the tour feel personalized and unique

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jun 29, 2023

Dear Shoshana,
Great photos! Thank you for the feedback!
We are very glad that you had an amazing time in Greece and that you shared your moments with us!
Our warm greetings, Afea Team

Beautiful overview of the Greece Isles
Greece | May 12 - May 26, 2023

Amanda
Amanda S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023
Our trip to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Athens was fantastic. The itinerary was a great pace and the transfers were seem-less. The drivers were safe and timely and the guides were knowledgable and definitely added to the understanding of the history and the people of Greece. If we ever had a question or needed clarification Mariliza got back to us quickly and efficiently. The acropolis tour and the food tour in Athens were excellent. Our hotel in Chania was very special. Thank you! Read more

Our trip to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Athens was fantastic. The itinerary was a great pace and the transfers were seem-less. The drivers were safe and timely and the guides were knowledgable and definitely added to the understanding of the history and the people of Greece. If we ever had a question or needed clarification Mariliza got back to us quickly and efficiently. The acropolis tour and the food tour in Athens were excellent. Our hotel in Chania was very special. Thank you!

Activity Review
Acropolis & Flavors
Acropolis & Flavors
Athens

Both of our guides on this trip were phenomenal!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jun 27, 2023

Thank you Amanda!
We hope to welcome you again to Greece and show you other parts of our beautiful country! :)
Take care!
Warm Greetings Mariliza

Simply Amazing!
Greece | Jun 4 - Jun 17, 2023

Jenifer
Jenifer B.
Chandlersville, OH | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023
There were 8 of us (my husband and I, our 2 grown children, my in-laws and brother and sister-in-law). We gave Eleni a few suggestions of places we wanted to go and things we wanted to do, and she took it from there. She and Mariliza booked all of our hotel reservations, tours and transportation. From the time we got off the plane in Athens until we departed two weeks later, everything was seamless. Our tour guides were all extremely knowledgeable and friendly, our drivers were prompt and... Read more

There were 8 of us (my husband and I, our 2 grown children, my in-laws and brother and sister-in-law). We gave Eleni a few suggestions of places we wanted to go and things we wanted to do, and she took it from there. She and Mariliza booked all of our hotel reservations, tours and transportation. From the time we got off the plane in Athens until we departed two weeks later, everything was seamless. Our tour guides were all extremely knowledgeable and friendly, our drivers were prompt and courteous, and the hotels that they selected were top-notch. A few highlights: our stunning view of the Acropolis from the Electra Metropolis hotel, shopping in Hydra, lunches at Safran in Ios, and a sunset catamaran tour in Santorini. It was a perfect mix of sightseeing and relaxation, and Eleni and Mariliza were extremely helpful, flexible and professional. I was originally planning to make the arrangements myself, but I am so grateful that my daughter found KimKim online. It wouldn’t have been the same without their expertise and guidance.

Hotel Reviews
Katikies Garden Santorini
Thira

Very unique property (it used to be a monastery) , conveniently located right in Fira. The manager, Lea was so helpful and friendly. The infinity pool area was very nice and had a beautiful view, and the breakfast was delicious and had plenty of options. The fresh-squeezed juice was a favorite for our group.

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Liostasi Hotel & Suites

Absolutely stunning property! The staff was so friendly and welcoming (Eleni is so sweet!). The sunset views were breathtaking. It was a short walk into Chora, the main town, but very quiet and relaxing. We had a great dinner at Grandma’s restaurant (on property) and enjoyed sunbathing at the infinity pool. The breakfast was amazing. In addition to an extensive buffet, there was also a menu of options that you could order from. We stayed in a suite with a bedroom upstairs for us, and sleeper sofas downstairs for the kids. It worked out perfectly!

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Leto Hotel
Hydra

Quaint boutique hotel, a short walk to shopping and dining, friendly staff and nice breakfast.

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Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel
Athens

Incredible view of the Acropolis from the rooftop restaurant. The pool was nice for cooling off in the afternoons. The location was fantastic - no need for cabs, we walked everywhere! Great breakfast.

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Activity Reviews
⛵ Private Sunset Sailing & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
⛵ Private Sunset Sailing & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
Santorini

The highlight of our trip! Evie and Eleni were fantastic. They took us to the red beach and the white beach to swim and snorkel (the water was crystal clear!) and then around the volcano. They made us a delicious dinner on the boat, and then the wind picked up so Evie raised the sails and we sailed around for about an hour before we watched the sun set. It was a perfect way to end our trip.

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All time classic Santorini, Private Tour
All time classic Santorini, Private Tour
Santorini

Another awesome tour in Santorini! This day we visited Museum of Prehistoric Thera, and then went to Akrotiri, an active archaeological dig site of an ancient fishing village covered by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Our tour guide, Tonia, was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the ancient civilizations. From there we visited Perivolos Beach and had an amazing sushi lunch at Forty One. We were supposed to go to Profitis Elias Mountain, but since we had done that the day before, we opted to spend some extra time at the black beach. The restaurant allowed us to use a few of the lounge chairs for free, since we had eaten lunch there, which was really nice. We went to another winery for a wine tasting (not sure of the name, but the views were stunning!) and then back to the hotel.

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Sunset Wine Tasting & Dine
Sunset Wine Tasting & Dine
Santorini

This was a great way to get familiar with the island. The first stop was Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum. It was a little cheesy, but it was very informative and we learned about the history of winemaking on the island, then sampled a few of their wines. Our general impression was that they were good, but we didn’t love them enough to buy bottles to bring home. We visited the town of Megalochori, walked the cobblestone streets and visited ancient cave dwellings. Our next stop was Profitis Elias Mountain (the highest point in Santorini). There we visited a little church and bought products made by the monks at the local monastery. We tried caper leaves for the first time (delicious!) and bought some sun dried tomatoes to bring home. Elena poured us each a glass of wine and we drank it overlooking the entire island. Next, she took us to a restaurant where we had traditional Greek dishes on a rooftop while we watched the sunset. A perfect way to end the evening.

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Acropolis & Flavors
Acropolis & Flavors
Athens

Eleni was so knowledgeable and friendly! The tour of the Acropolis was great. Because we were with a tour, we were able to enter the Acropolis from the back side and avoid the lines. From there, she took us to a cute restaurant for Freddo Cappuccino and orange cake. We walked around the city, visited a meat and fish market, and sampled olives at the local outdoor produce market. From there we visited Bougatsadiko Thessaloniki restaurant in Psirri for spanakopita. She offered to take us for souvlaki, but we were already stuffed and decided to head back to the hotel. It was a perfect way to see Athens!

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Ios Highlights Tour
Ios Highlights Tour
Ios

A driver picked us up in a nice Mercedes van and took us to visit the main sightseeing spots on Ios - Homer’s Tomb, the Odysseas Elytis Theatre, Paleokastro and Mylopotas Beach. It was so beautiful!

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Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jun 27, 2023

Dear Jenifer,
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Afea team is delighted that you had all these unforgettable moments on your trip to Greece!
The photos are great, you are a wonderful family, and we hope to welcome you again to Greece until then take care!
Our best greetings,
Mariliza / Afea team

Amazing, fun-filled, and worry-free honeymoon in Greece!
Greece | May 16 - May 29, 2023

Julian
Julian C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 31, 2023
I didn't ever think I would use a travel agent. It's not very "millennial," but with a wife in medical school, two-year-old at home, and a full-time job, I decided to take my dad's advice and try out KimKim to plan our honeymoon vacation to Greece (after three years of delays due to the pandemic). I couldn't have been more happy with my choice! Eleni and Mariliza were fantastic and picked out guides, tours, and experiences that were exactly what my wife and I were looking for. It was such... Read more

I didn't ever think I would use a travel agent. It's not very "millennial," but with a wife in medical school, two-year-old at home, and a full-time job, I decided to take my dad's advice and try out KimKim to plan our honeymoon vacation to Greece (after three years of delays due to the pandemic).

I couldn't have been more happy with my choice! Eleni and Mariliza were fantastic and picked out guides, tours, and experiences that were exactly what my wife and I were looking for. It was such a relief not to have to book hotels, worry about transportation, etc. The service was really out of this world and deeply refreshing to someone used to scrounging for deals on AirBnBs and fretting over public transit when traveling abroad.

In particular, my wife and I loved our experiences hiking in Meteora and Zagori. Our guide (Jim) in Meteora was very knowledge, but also hilarious and a great story-teller. We had a blast the whole time. I had never even heard of Vikos Gorge until Eleni suggested it, but ended up loving hiking out in the remote mountains of Eprius. Our guide (Athena) in Vikos was patient, engaging, and very attentive to our level of fatigue/comfort through the hike. The restaurant recommendations we got throughout the trip were also fantastic--with so many options to choose from (esp. in Athens) it was great to be able to pick from a smaller list. We never had a disappointing meal!

We also appreciated that Eleni/Mariliza were willing to let us "take the reigns" toward the end of the trip. My father is Greek and we wanted to spend time visiting family in Kavala. Eleni/Mariliza arranged a very smooth transition from the part of the trip they planned with the time that we spent seeing relatives. It was reassuring to know that they were there and available to help if we needed them, but not pushing us to buy/do things that we didn't want or need to.

Overall, we are really happy. Next time we take a big trip abroad, we will definitely use KimKim. This was so much better and more relaxing than doing everything ourselves. Now that I've tried a modern travel agency, I don't think I can ever go back. :)

Hotel Reviews
Noa Premium Stay
Thessaloniki
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Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas
Zagorohoria Aristi
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Divani Hotel Meteora
Kalampaka
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The Editor Hotel Athens
Athens
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Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jun 09, 2023

Thank you Julian!
We appreciate your kind words and we will be delighted to welcome you again in Greece! :)
Warm Greetings,
Mariliza

Unforgettable Girls' Trip to Greece
Greece | Apr 24 - May 1, 2023

Misha
Misha V.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on May 08, 2023
My friend and I had an incredible time in Greece thanks to KimKim! Our local specialists Eleni and Mariliza curated an unforgettable experience that was well within our set budget. The Athen Highlights Mythology Tour by Alternative Tours was dazzling and informative, and the Sunset Wine & Dine experience by San Lux Travel in Santorini was AWEsome! Hands-down the best sunset I've ever seen with some of the tastiest wines I've ever had. Each hotel our specialists chose was centrally... Read more

My friend and I had an incredible time in Greece thanks to KimKim! Our local specialists Eleni and Mariliza curated an unforgettable experience that was well within our set budget. The Athen Highlights Mythology Tour by Alternative Tours was dazzling and informative, and the Sunset Wine & Dine experience by San Lux Travel in Santorini was AWEsome! Hands-down the best sunset I've ever seen with some of the tastiest wines I've ever had.

Each hotel our specialists chose was centrally located, and offered superb service. I especially enjoyed the breakfast spread and massage I received at Cresanto Luxury Suites.

I would highly recommend using KimKim to plan all your trips, and I know I will be using this service to do so from now on.

Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Eleni
Eleni Koropouli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on May 09, 2023

Girls thank you so much for your kind words!
We hope to see you and welcome you again in Greece!
Take care!
Cheers, Afea Team/Kim Kim

We highly recommend KimKim Travels for a trip to Greece!
Greece | Apr 8 - Apr 15, 2023

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Anita N.
Tysons Corner, VA | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
We highly recommend KimKim Travels for a trip to Greece! My family and I visited three cities in Greece in April 2023: Athens, Nafplio, and Santorini. From the beginning of our interaction until the end of our trip, team members Eleni and Mariliza provided solid support. They created an excellent itinerary for us, taking into consideration our requests and the weather conditions in Greece during that time. Team members were timely in their communications and always ready to assist with any... Read more

We highly recommend KimKim Travels for a trip to Greece! My family and I visited three cities in Greece in April 2023: Athens, Nafplio, and Santorini. From the beginning of our interaction until the end of our trip, team members Eleni and Mariliza provided solid support. They created an excellent itinerary for us, taking into consideration our requests and the weather conditions in Greece during that time. Team members were timely in their communications and always ready to assist with any changes that occurred, even during the trip. This made us feel secure and at ease.

The drivers and tour guides who accompanied us from city to city—Eva, Giannis, George, and Hercules—were well informed, friendly, dedicated, and committed to making our trip a huge success! They also had snacks, water, and soda for us in their tour vans!

We enjoyed the choice of hotels in each city. We stayed at a total of four hotels, given our travel requirements. Our favorites were the Elia Ermou in Athens, the Grande Bretagne in Nafplio, and the Kalisti in Santorini. Pickups and drop-offs from the airport were smooth and timely. We also really appreciated the thoughtful and unique gifts from KimKim!

KimKim Travels thought of almost everything, and we deeply value their time and energy spent in creating a fabulous holiday experience for us in Greece!

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Overall this hotel was good in terms of the room size and also the size of the bathroom. The area of its location did not appear to be the best. The hotel door was locked at all times and only one person sat at the reception. Did not get time to taste their breakfast as we had an early morning flight. Staff was friendly. Someone was playing loud music all night. Perhaps passing cars that came and stood in front of the hotel. Not sure.

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Kalisti Hotel & Suites
Santorini

Fantastic central location! Walkable to the main city center and other places. Beautifully built in the iconic Greek housing style. Bathrooms were however very small. The owner of the hotel came to the breakfast room to greet folks...how wonderful is that! She is an amazing lady who has been in the restaurant for 40 years we were told. She was so kind and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. The outdoors near the swimming pool was beautifully decorated and one could see the rising sun in the mornings. great place for the hotel to consider offering yoga classes!

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Gave a 4 rating only because of the very small bathroom which would have been okay if there was a sliding glass door. The water spilled out into the rest of the bathroom area.
Grande Bretagne - Nafplio
Nafplio

Loved its location--right near the water and main square! This was an older hotel so the rooms were larger and also the bathrooms were larger. The decor had an old world charm.

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The hotel had no in service dinning for the evening time. Their restaurant was non operational, perhaps because it wasn't high season.
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athina

Located in central Athens this hotel was a charming, small hotel on one of the main streets of Athens and was in the midst of lovely outdoor restaurants, high end shopping, as well as local shops with trinkets. It was also very close to the Acropolis. The breakfast was hearty. The staff was polite. The bathrooms were a bit tight but then the stay was only for a few days. The only recommendation I would provide is to have the twin beds in each room separated.

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1) The layout of the beds. Twin beds need to be kept separate. Two persons in our group received a room with a bathroom made for people with disabilities. That room should be kept reserved only for people with disabilities. What if someone had checked in who needed that room then the hotel staff would have made us move. That would have been an inconvenience to us and others.
Activity Reviews
Santorini Wonders
Santorini Wonders
Santorini

George, who was our guide in Nafplio, was an amazing guide who prepared a list of items and places for us to visit in Santorini. We shared that list with our guide in Santorini, Hercules who then created a wonderful day of sightseeing for us. He took us first to a monastery on top of a hill that many people don't know about. The views of Santorini from there are spectacular! We also went to Emporio, a small village with amazing architecture just like one sees in pictures! After that he took us to a winery from where the views of the other side of the island were fabulous! We also visited the excavation site in Akrotiri rounding off the tour at the Art Space and Wine Museum where we got to taste local Santorini wines, and admire the work of Greek artists in their gallery. Overall, we had a great experience with Hercules and the van driver, Thomas, and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santorini.

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Discover Mycenae & 🍷Nemean Wines with Lunch, Overnight in Nafplio
Discover Mycenae & 🍷Nemean Wines with Lunch, Overnight in Nafplio
Greece

We had an excellent experience with Giannis our guide in Nafplio. He picked us from Athens and drove us to Nafplio. His van had snacks and water and he was a great conversationalist! Our specialist Eleni suggested Nafplio and we are so glad we went. Giannis was an amazing guide, showing us many monuments and interesting places, such as the place where the Mythical Hydra visited and the Corinth canal on the way to Nafplio. We would have never known about these places if it wasn't for him. We also had a wine tasting with lunch at Nemean wines. The lunch was supposed to be light, but it was a big beautiful delicious spread! This was our favorite meal of the trip. Highly recommend this town, even though it is less known.

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All the guides we had were polite and friendly. We loved our guide Janice.
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⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran
Santorini

The sunset sailing tour in Oia on the luxury catamaran was a highlight of our trip. The cruise was very nice, and the members on board were kind and welcoming. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed the views of the beautiful architecture of Santorini with the white-washed buildings and swimming pools on balconies as well as the blue domes of churches from the water. We also watched the breathtaking sunset from the Catamaran. We even came back to the same place-- Oia, the next day because we loved it so much. We highly recommend this spot if you are looking for photos.

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Discover impressive Epidaurus
Discover impressive Epidaurus
Greece

We appreciated the list of recommendations for all the places we visited from our driver cum guide-Giannis-- on the way to Nafplio including a visit to the famous ancient theater site, Epidaurus, where we learned about the history and connection of healing between art and performance. It was an amazing experience, and we were grateful that the car took us right up to the top so we didn't have to walk. The local guide there was George and he was amazing in his explanations about the site!

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Free afternoon in Athens
Free afternoon in Athens
Athens

We very much appreciated the free afternoons we had. It was more than a sufficient amount of time to explore the city on our own. Our hotel was in a wonderful location, so it was easy to walk to different restaurants and go shopping.

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Acropolis, Private Guided Tour
Acropolis, Private Guided Tour
Greece

Our tour guide Eva was very knowledgeable about the Acropolis and its history. She made the tour very interesting and engaging. We appreciated the elevator that allowed us to go up so we did not have to walk all the way up. Overall, a great experience.

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Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Eleni
Eleni Koropouli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on May 15, 2023

Dear Anita,
thank you for your detailed feedback and your kind words! We really appreciate all of the Afea team!
We hope to see you again on a future trip to Greece!
Take care!😊
Cheers,
Eleni