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Siena Mueller

Whether you're a solo adventurer, a couple seeking romance, or a family craving new adventures, I'm here to tailor-make your journey, ensuring it surpasses your expectations while contributing positively to the local community. From scenic nature activities to deep dives into history, culture, and cuisine, I'm passionate about sharing my love for travel with all types of adventurers.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in crafting tailored trip plans for solo travelers, couples, and families, catering to newcomers and experienced travelers looking for a new adventure. My favorite activities include scenic nature adventures and immersive experiences in history, culture, and cuisine."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Guided by my family's adventurous spirit, my introduction to travel began at an early age. My mom prioritized taking my sister and me on yearly trips to new places throughout my childhood, from local road trips to flights across seas. These experiences sparked my love for exploration, paving the way for my pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Sustainable Tourism Development. During a study abroad program in Greece, focused on community development and tourism in the Mani peninsula, I fell in love with the country's rich culture and gorgeous landscape. With 20 countries under my belt, each journey adding to my wealth of experiences, I continue to be inspired by the transformative power of travel."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I have been so lucky to have had many impactful travel experiences - my pro tip is to keep a travel journal to help you remember the details of your adventures! One particular adventure stands out: a hike from Milia to the Panagia Giatrissa Monastery. Trekking through lush green mountains, we discovered hidden creeks and funky insects. We finally reached the top, after getting beautifully lost for an additional mile or so, and soaked in the inspiring view of the mountain range. There, a clergy member shared the land’s deep-rooted history over Turkish coffee. Returning to Milia, we shared a meal with locals, tasting some of the finest olive oil and exchanging stories that bridged generations. This experience perfectly encapsulates my approach to travel: a harmonious blend of nature exploration and cultural immersion, connecting with locals who enrich our understanding of the places we visit."

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Recent trip reviews for Siena

Greek archeological and historical tour.
Greece | Oct 21 - Oct 28, 2024

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Stuart H.
North Plainfield, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024
Overall terrific for education, information, hotels and transportation. Food tour in Athens terrible and something the guide was not familiar with. Wine tasting in Athens had very mediocre wines. Food tour in Thessaloniki also poor. Educational/ touring components good. Mount Olympus tour out of Thessaloniki exceptional.
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Overall terrific for education, information, hotels and transportation. Food tour in Athens terrible and something the guide was not familiar with. Wine tasting in Athens had very mediocre wines. Food tour in Thessaloniki also poor. Educational/ touring components good. Mount Olympus tour out of Thessaloniki exceptional.

Hotel Reviews
xenodocheio Milos 5*
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigon Urban Chic Hotel
Thessaloniki

Beautiful. Space very tight

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Space an issue
Tsikeli Hotel Meteora
Meteora

Great little hotel in an out of the way location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
COCO-MAT Athens BC
Athens

Lovely staff beautiful hotel. Great view of. The acropolis

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Space tight in the room
Activity Reviews
Private Walk of Acropolis & Food Tour
Private Walk of Acropolis & Food Tour
Athens

Very informative on archeology and history. Charming. Not a oerson who should be giving food tour . Selections marginal.

Secrets of Plaka and Anafiotika with Wine Tasting
Secrets of Plaka and Anafiotika with Wine Tasting
Athens

The woman was lovely, the secrets of Plaka and Anafiotika was fascinating. The wines were very mediocre. We are at a luxury level tour and the wine selection was not appropriate.

Transfer to Meteora with en route Activity to Delphi Archeological Site
Transfer to Meteora with en route Activity to Delphi Archeological Site
Greece

Charming and informative driver to Delhi. Driver fro Delphi to Meteora less talkative but still lovely.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Hiking Experience to Meteora's Hermit Caves
Private Hiking Experience to Meteora's Hermit Caves
Meteora

Trip was enjoyable. Young man leading hike. Original destination too difficult for us, but alternative was great.

Culinary Journey through Thessaloniki
Culinary Journey through Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki

While he knew history and local color, the food was not great . When we took your food tour in Portugal, we sampled foods from different parts of the city, different cultures represented there. Instead in Thessaloniki we sat at a restaurant for most of the time without even a suggestion as to what we should order. No history of the place we were eating etc.

Dion and Mount Olympus – Private Day Trip
Dion and Mount Olympus – Private Day Trip
Thessaloniki

Awesome day. Both driver and guide very informative and interesting people. The guide even invited us to his apartment afterwards. A wonderful day. Highly recommend.

Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 20, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, Stuart! It’s great to hear that the educational components, hotels, and transportation were great for you. I’m especially glad that the Mount Olympus day trip stood out as exceptional with lovely local guides! I am sorry to hear that the food and wine tours in Athens and Thessaloniki didn’t meet your expectations or our usual standards. We strive to create immersive and memorable culinary experiences, similar to the one you enjoyed in... Read more

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, Stuart! It’s great to hear that the educational components, hotels, and transportation were great for you. I’m especially glad that the Mount Olympus day trip stood out as exceptional with lovely local guides!

I am sorry to hear that the food and wine tours in Athens and Thessaloniki didn’t meet your expectations or our usual standards. We strive to create immersive and memorable culinary experiences, similar to the one you enjoyed in Portugal. I’ll be following up with our local partners to understand where improvements can be made and ensure they exceed expectations for future travelers.

01-07 Nov 2024 Greece Trip for the Athens, Meteora, Thessaloniki, and 11-Nov-2024 Aegina Trips
Greece | Nov 11 - Nov 11, 2024

Nicholas
Nicholas N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024
All Greek English Speaking Private Guides made our 01-03 Nov Athens Experiences, 03-05 Nov 2024 Meteora, 05-07 Nov 2024 Thessaloniki unforgetable, incredible, amazing and unique experiences for my wife and I. Same true with our 11-Nov 2024 Aegina with Andreas. Coco-Mat was a fantastic 5 star hotel for food, location and room to Athens City Center but Wifi was less than stellar for work and reception. Divani Palace for 03-05 Nov 2024 at Kalambaka and Makedonia Palace were both... Read more

All Greek English Speaking Private Guides made our 01-03 Nov Athens Experiences, 03-05 Nov 2024 Meteora, 05-07 Nov 2024 Thessaloniki unforgetable, incredible, amazing and unique experiences for my wife and I. Same true with our 11-Nov 2024 Aegina with Andreas.

Coco-Mat was a fantastic 5 star hotel for food, location and room to Athens City Center but Wifi was less than stellar for work and reception. Divani Palace for 03-05 Nov 2024 at Kalambaka and Makedonia Palace were both outstanding for food , location, and room to the city centers to both Kalambaka and Thessaloniki.

Hotel Review
Herodion Hotel
Acropolis, Athens

Herodion had outstanding food, location, and service to Acropolis and Athens City Center, but wifi was sub standard.

Authenticity & Character
Incredible authenticity and character.
Location
Next to Acropolis location, restaurants, shops and museum.
Staff
Gave personal attention to our needs.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean
Activity Review
The Ultimate Day Trip to Hydra Island
The Ultimate Day Trip to Hydra Island
Athens

Andreas made our family trip of seven unforgetable. Tour all over Aegina was amazing. All 7 adults of various ages had an incredible memorable time.

Quality of Experience
Incredible experience.. Andreas and the three drivers.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides personalized the needs for the tour. We are able to see the entire island including Saint Nectarios Church and Monastery.
Transport
Professional and safe with traffic challenges.
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Nov 14, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review, Nicholas! I’m happy to hear that your journey through Athens, Meteora, Thessaloniki, and Aegina was filled with unforgettable and unique experiences. Our local guides are passionate about making each moment enriching and immersive, and it’s fantastic to know they made a difference in your trip. Your feedback on the hotels is also very valuable.

Thank you for choosing us to plan your adventure—we can’t wait to welcome you back to Greece someday! Efharisto! 🇬🇷

For the love of Greece
Greece | Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2024

Kelly
Kelly M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024
12 days in Crete. Time well spent from the mountain tops from hiking to the relaxing beach days and a bit of the city life. I left the planning to Sienna and Lea from KimKim! I let them know my interests and must dos. They did not disappoint! From the pickups to excursions that were planned for me, I have no words for the people and their knowledge, hospitality and love for their country and profession was remarkable. Hand chosen hotels were in great locations. My favourite was in Chania,... Read more

12 days in Crete. Time well spent from the mountain tops from hiking to the relaxing beach days and a bit of the city life. I left the planning to Sienna and Lea from KimKim! I let them know my interests and must dos. They did not disappoint! From the pickups to excursions that were planned for me, I have no words for the people and their knowledge, hospitality and love for their country and profession was remarkable. Hand chosen hotels were in great locations. My favourite was in Chania, Mirabile luxury suites, the host and staff always willing to give suggestions on where to eat and best places for site seeing.
So many memories but if I had to choose, my favourite was hiking to Preveli beach with my tour guide George. Highly recommend having him guide you on any hike.

Hotel Review
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Heraklion – Crete

Right in the heart of the city. Perfect location. Balcony view of the Rocca mare fortress.

Authenticity & Character
Modern rooms
Location
Location to shops and restaurants
Staff
Friendly and eager to help with questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parking maybe an issue
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Oct 25, 2024

Kelly, I’m so happy we were able to plan and execute a wonderful, worry-free, birthday trip for you! Customizing your trip plan to your interests was truly a delight, as we share a love for Crete! I hope we can work together again in the future! From mountain hikes to sunny beach days and the vibrant energy of the island, it sounds like you enjoyed all the magic Crete has to offer. Thank you for trusting us with this special trip! 🇬🇷🫶

The whole trip was excellent, Crete is a beau...
Greece | Oct 13 - Oct 20, 2024

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Dianne V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
The whole trip was excellent, Crete is a beautiful island. We excursions that were booked for us were great. The tour of seven villages ended being a private tour for the four of us and our driver/guide Nikos was excellent. We quite enjoyed the Trip Imbros Gorge, an amazing place to walk. It was unfortunate that our trip to the Samaria Gorge was cancelled but greatly appreciated Lea’s prompt notification of this and the alternatives she provided to us. All and all the trip was great as... Read more

The whole trip was excellent, Crete is a beautiful island. We excursions that were booked for us were great. The tour of seven villages ended being a private tour for the four of us and our driver/guide Nikos was excellent. We quite enjoyed the Trip Imbros Gorge, an amazing place to walk. It was unfortunate that our trip to the Samaria Gorge was cancelled but greatly appreciated Lea’s prompt notification of this and the alternatives she provided to us. All and all the trip was great as was KimKim’s help.

Hotel Reviews
Samaria Hotel
Chania Town

Lovely hotel, excellent staff and fantastic location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to everything
Staff
Very helpful and welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olive Green
Heraklion
Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location to see the sites.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Chania

Chania is a lovely city with all its quaint alleyways and streets.

Quality of Experience
Day Trip to Apokoronas Villages
Day Trip to Apokoronas Villages
Chania

It was a very interesting excursion where we learned about the local way of producing olive oil, Raki etc. The countryside was beautiful which we would not have seen if we had not gone on the excursion.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver/guide Niko’s was excellent.
Transport
Imbros Gorge Hike
Imbros Gorge Hike
Chania
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Dianne, thank you for your lovely feedback! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Crete, especially the village tour with Nikos, your walk through Imbros Gorge, and your hotel accommodations. Lea and I loved helping to plan and book your trip, and I hope we can assist you in the future with a return visit to hike the Samaria Gorge! 🙌🇬🇷

We had the time of our life! Our guide in San...
Greece | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2024

Stephanie
Stephanie C.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
We had the time of our life! Our guide in Santorini was incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely amazing! I wish I had her with us through out the trip and remembered her name. I learned so much from her! She knew every historical, agricultural, economic, etc fact you could ever imagine! I later shared the facts on our Sunset Cruise and everyone had so many questions… like I was the guide. Lol. Our private driver pickups was such a perk we weren’t used to having.
We had an amazing time and...
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We had the time of our life! Our guide in Santorini was incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely amazing! I wish I had her with us through out the trip and remembered her name. I learned so much from her! She knew every historical, agricultural, economic, etc fact you could ever imagine! I later shared the facts on our Sunset Cruise and everyone had so many questions… like I was the guide. Lol. Our private driver pickups was such a perk we weren’t used to having.
We had an amazing time and if were to return would stay in Santorini the entire time and do day adventures from there. There’s so much to see there! We did change our Catamaran sail to an afternoon option to see the sunset. It was a last minute decision & the driver etc just wasn’t the same. Our mistake though!
We found an incredible 20th anniversary ring at Poniros, recommended by the clerk/concierge at Perla hotel . It is stunning!! Absolutely perfect! Thank you KimKim we can’t wait to use you for France & Thailand next! 😘😘😘

Hotel Reviews
The George Hotel
Mykonos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

Thank you to everyone who made our adventure there amazing! To our hotel concierge & staff we appreciate everything you did! Especially our adventure to Poniros as a recommendation for the best jewelry shopping! My ring is stunning & one of a kind!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Santana Luxury Suites Naxos
Naxos

The staff was lovely! Not the same as the others. Bed uncomfy and we missed cold potable water at our beck and call/room service or even room phones to ask questions. The island was beautiful.. just alot more laid back. We did our souvenir shopping here because the island/city areas economy was a lot less luxurious & even busy! Which was a nice change but we missed a couple little things. Comforts & Water 💧.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

I wish we actually got to sleep & enjoy this location but we stayed up, curled in bed & ordered Vietnamese food because we were exhausted & knew our flights, leaving hotel in Athens, were at 2am. Longgg ride home in a really cozy plane!

Authenticity & Character
The balcony was awesome!!
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

I wish we spent a little more time here!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Mid city center, Acropolis in walking distance and view, food, people, restaurants amazing!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Excursion to Santorini's Villages
Private Excursion to Santorini's Villages
Santorini

Our absolute favorite! Our guide, I wish i knew her name so i could recommend her, was extremely knowledgeable about all details, history, architecture, agriculture, wine & it’s history of being the “oldest vines known” because of the lack of soil in Santorini and the roots growing in the constantly spongey/damp pumice stone of the lava landscape.. every little bit of information we soaked it up! I wish I had her with us our entire trip! She took great pictures for us & others. So incredibly kind and if we had the chance would have made lifelong friends! I’d love her name and to find her on Facebook etc!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible feedback, Stephanie! 🤩 I’m so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience in Santorini, and that your guide, Agatha, made such a memorable impression! I’m not surprised you became the “unofficial guide” on your sunset cruise afterward—love it! The 20th-anniversary ring sounds stunning, and what a special find to bring home! When you’re ready to explore France and Thailand, we’ll be here to make those journeys just as magical. Thanks again for choosing Kimkim, and happy travels until next time! 🫶

Sienna and Lea made our trip to Greece so muc...
Greece | Sep 26 - Oct 8, 2024

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Tammy R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

Sienna and Lea made our trip to Greece so much more memorable and enjoyable without all of the hassles of figuring out all the plans and picks ups in a foreign country. We would definitely use KimMim again!

Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 15, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words, Tammy! Knowing that we could take care of the logistics so you and Steve could relax and fully enjoy yourselves means so much! We’d be delighted to help with future adventures—Greece or beyond! Looking forward to planning with you again. 💛

There was some great things and a couple that...
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 8, 2024

Alex
Alex L.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
There was some great things and a couple that should be changed or addressed for future customers. The last hotel, in Sorrento, was nice but our room had stairs (two floors) with no handrails. Plus, a lot of steps to get from the room to the amenity and to the street. Breakfast service was bad. We got to breakfast at 9:00 and all food was picked over and not replenished. The people there acted like they did not like working there. Heliopolis, I think was the name. All the guides were... Read more

There was some great things and a couple that should be changed or addressed for future customers. The last hotel, in Sorrento, was nice but our room had stairs (two floors) with no handrails. Plus, a lot of steps to get from the room to the amenity and to the street. Breakfast service was bad. We got to breakfast at 9:00 and all food was picked over and not replenished. The people there acted like they did not like working there. Heliopolis, I think was the name. All the guides were great. Seems we spent too much time traveling to all places. Not your fault. All drivers were on time and helpful.
Sailing was great..............weather was good. Guides got us around a lot of lines.

Good coordination on your part...........

We'd do it again...............might should have put the last hotel closer to the airport in Athens...........1 hour each way.

Hotel Review
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athina

Great service, great room, no English news on TV

Authenticity & Character
Very helpful staff, great view from the bar.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 15, 2024

Thank you so much, Alex, for sharing your feedback and highlighting your favorite parts of the trip! I’m thrilled you enjoyed our coordination, local guides, and sailing experience, along with the punctuality of the drivers (that is a detail that is so important!) I also appreciate your notes about the last hotel in Santorini; I’m sorry for the issues with stairs, breakfast, and hospitality, and I’ll be sure to address these with the hotel and our team to prevent similar situations in the future. We’d love the opportunity to help craft another memorable adventure for you!

An overpriced hassle.
Greece | Sep 27 - Oct 1, 2024

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John S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
We had booked what was to be a lux vacation, and paid $1200 per person for four nights. Included were hotel rooms and professional private your guides.
The trip started badly when we tried to check into our first hotel and the reservation was missing. The Kimkim team fixed this, but it caused unnecessary stress.
Likewise, there were no contact details for any of the guides, so getting in tough was always challenging, and wasting our tour time.
While the first hotel Olympion Asty was...
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We had booked what was to be a lux vacation, and paid $1200 per person for four nights. Included were hotel rooms and professional private your guides.
The trip started badly when we tried to check into our first hotel and the reservation was missing. The Kimkim team fixed this, but it caused unnecessary stress.
Likewise, there were no contact details for any of the guides, so getting in tough was always challenging, and wasting our tour time.
While the first hotel Olympion Asty was reasonably within the range of our expectations, the second hotel, Grove Seaside was a disaster. Dated, wrecked rooms, inedible food, sketchy neighborhood. How maintains a 4* rating is a mystery and should have been disqualified by Kimkim.
The third hotel Mystra Grand was very nice and should have been the standard for all the hotels we stayed in.
The last hotel, Elite City, was likewise not very acceptable. The lobby and the main building were OK, but the separate villas where the rooms were located were wrecked, dirty, even our door didn't close properly because someone had kicked the door in and it wasn't fixed.
The guides were all good. Professional, knowledgeable, prompt, pleasant, even entertaining.
Our biggest complaint is the price we were charged for the trip. If we had booked the hotels ourselves, we would have paid 550 euros per couple for the 4 nights. The tours would have been further 400 euros per couple. But we were charged 2200 euros per couple, which is a ridiculous upcharge for a very unsatisfactory experience full of hassles.
I would not recommend Kimkim to anyone, certainly not for anything that required some research and planning.

Hotel Reviews
Olympion Asty Olympia
Ancient Olympia

A good standard for a decent unpretentious hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Grove hotel Drepano Nafplio
Nafplio

Old, dirty and in a poor location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mystras Grand Palace
Sparta

Beautiful spot with amazing views. Decent and comfortable rooms. Great staff. Very acceptable and varied food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Elite City Resort
Kalamata

Beaten up and unfriendly. Nice lobby, ok breakfast, terrible rooms. Our basement 'garden view' room looked out on a piece of weedy lawn. The door had been locked on and not repaired. The room had been flooded and all the baseboards and bottom of the furniture were swollen and buckled. Need I say more?

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Visit to Ancient Olympia
Guided Visit to Ancient Olympia
Greece

Maria was a very entertaining and knowledgeable guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-guided Day Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Corinth
Self-guided Day Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Corinth
Nafplio

We had two guides. The first one was knowledgeable but a little boring. Because we wasted 30 mins locating him, we missed out on a lot of the tour. The second guide Patty was very interesting and fun.

Quality of Experience
Private Historic Walk & Visit to Palamidi Fortress
Private Historic Walk & Visit to Palamidi Fortress
Nafplio

Patty was a knowledgeable and fun guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided History Walk in Sparta
Guided History Walk in Sparta
Greece

Very nice and fun guides but not much to see. Sparta doesn't have much antiquity and the town is rather poor.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-guided  Activity to Explore the Medieval Town of Mystras from Kalamata
Self-guided Activity to Explore the Medieval Town of Mystras from Kalamata
Kalamata

Did not go Mystra. Kalamata is OK but nothing much to see.

Quality of Experience
Skip it.
Self-guided Exploration of Diros Caves
Self-guided Exploration of Diros Caves
Kalamata

Did not get there.

Quality of Experience
No comment
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 17, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, John. We sincerely apologize for the initial issues with your hotel check-in and the challenges with certain accommodations. While the Olympion Asty and Mystras Grand met expectations, we apologize for the experiences at Grove Seaside and Elite City and are actively reevaluating these properties for future travelers. Regarding the cost estimates, thank you for bringing this to us; however, they do not align with our pricing. I'm happy our support team was able to... Read more

Thank you for your feedback, John. We sincerely apologize for the initial issues with your hotel check-in and the challenges with certain accommodations. While the Olympion Asty and Mystras Grand met expectations, we apologize for the experiences at Grove Seaside and Elite City and are actively reevaluating these properties for future travelers.

Regarding the cost estimates, thank you for bringing this to us; however, they do not align with our pricing. I'm happy our support team was able to help clarify this to ensure transparency. Your insights are invaluable as we improve our processes and ensure every journey reflects the quality we’re committed to delivering!

GREECE planned on short notice and so enjoyable!
Greece | Sep 16 - Sep 25, 2024

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Susan N.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
We enjoyed our time throughout Greece. The hotel in Athens was clean, the workers were friendly and the room is okay. It nothing spectacular. Acropolis was great to see and our guide was great. We had a good time but Athens felt like just another big city in many ways. The Hotel- Milestones- in Naxos was fabulous and, Myrta, our host was over the top. She made us feel like family, the bed was like sleeping on a cloud, the patio/hot tub area facing the beach was so relaxing both to enjoy... Read more

We enjoyed our time throughout Greece. The hotel in Athens was clean, the workers were friendly and the room is okay. It nothing spectacular. Acropolis was great to see and our guide was great. We had a good time but Athens felt like just another big city in many ways.

The Hotel- Milestones- in Naxos was fabulous and, Myrta, our host was over the top. She made us feel like family, the bed was like sleeping on a cloud, the patio/hot tub area facing the beach was so relaxing both to enjoy breakfast in the morning and to end our day at night. The food was more than anyone could consume and all of it was outstanding. We had some things we were accustomed to and then so local Greek favorites.
Our cooking excursion in Naxos with Kastos was so special. To experience true farm to table was educational, fun and delicious. We loved seeing how true Greeks live in that area and we learned alot.
We loved the food tour in Naxos but would have preferred to have it at the beginning of our stay there because we saw parts of the island we had missed before then. Our guide, Natalia, was informative, excited about her job, and made the whole experience.

The hotel in Santorini was in a perfect location and had a nice amount of space with separate bedrooms, bathrooms and a great room. Artemis was a wonderful host, helping us find drivers for any additional excursions that we chose to do on our own.
The cooking/wine tasting excursion was exceptional. It might have been my favorite excursion that KimKim planned for us. The chef was so detail oriented and very personable. He made sure we knew how to convert the recipes to our measurements in the United States and he also allowed us to take pictures of all of the ingredients so I can replicate the dishes at home.
The boat tour of the island was lovely. We had perfect weather for it and our captain and crew were excellent. The food was very tasty to be something prepared on a boat. It was the only way to see the different variations of the island's topography.
The six hour tour of Santorini was nice but there were only two things we saw that we hadn't discovered on our own before we got to this. It would have been better to put it at the front of our time on the island. The winery and the monastery were still very enjoyable.

The fast ferry wasn’t what we expected. ... FAST. The first one didn’t feel fast at all because we were on the boat almost 6 hours but it was a relaxing way to travel. The Fast Ferry to Santorini was fast.

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

Our stay at NLH Monastiraki was okay but not spectacular. The staff was accommodating, allowing us to leave our luggage early even though we couldn't check in right away. The room was fine, but we were disappointed by the balcony view, as it overlooked a street frequented by delivery trucks—not what we expected. Breakfast was similar to that offered by a Hampton Inn—decent, but not exceptional. A bit of a surprise was having to pay $5 for a cappuccino, as the staff member didn't show me how to use the machine myself. The rooftop bar was a letdown due to inappropriate music being played, but the view of the Acropolis was beautiful.

Milestones Naxos
Naxos

Milestones Naxos was by far my favorite place to stay. The room was gorgeous, and the hospitality by Eliza, who worked at the front desk, was unparalleled. She treated us like family, going out of her way to make us feel special with gestures like offering lemonade during the day and arranging transport to a nearby restaurant. The breakfasts were generous and the cleanliness was exceptional. The peacefulness of the location, with breathtaking views and serene surroundings, made for an unforgettable stay.

Anthemis Suites
Santorini

Artmeis was a wonderful host, greeting us immediately and allowing us to check into our room (really more like an apartment) early. We had a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchenet with a family room. It was nice to have space to spread out and it was fabulous when it came time to pack up our luggage to fly home. He was extremely helpful with recommendations for restaurants and even made several reservations for us. He found us a driver when we didn't have one prearranged through KimKim. We had to leave well before the normal breakfast hour to make our flight home and he stocked our refrigerator with some cold breakfast foods for us so we could eat before we left. The location of this hotel was perfect for us and it was very quiet. The only way it would have been better was if it had a water view, but it was more than worth the trade off.

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Location
It was convenient between Firra and Oai.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
Explore Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
Athens

The Explore Acropolis & Acropolis Museum tour was absolutely incredible. Our guide was incredibly informative and kind, making the experience memorable. She managed the pace well, accommodating slower-moving participants while keeping everyone engaged. Her genuine interest in sharing knowledge and helping us made this tour a highlight of our trip.

Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home
Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home
Naxos

The Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home was an amazing experience. We enjoyed it immensely, especially as our chef, a young family member, shared wonderful stories and insights into the family and culture. The simplicity and authenticity of the cooking was wonderful, and the time flew by as we were so engaged with the experience.

Cooking Class and Wine Tasting
Cooking Class and Wine Tasting
Santorini

The Cooking Class and Wine Tasting experience in Santorini was phenomenal. It was well-organized, and everything from the class instruction to the wine tasting was perfectly executed. It made for a spectacular and memorable day enjoying the culinary delights of the region.

Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Athens

We were able to knock around the city but we were exhausted. It would have been better if we could have checked in early to take a 1-2 hour nap so we would have more energy.

Self-Guided Historic Churches Walk
Self-Guided Historic Churches Walk
Athens

We chose to use this time to enjoy a glass of wine, people watch and do some shopping.

Quality of Experience
Self Guided Beach Day in Naxos
Self Guided Beach Day in Naxos
Naxos

We had truly planned to have a beach day, which was walking distance from our hotel, but we opted to rent a car and drive around the island because we found it so charming. We were so thankful we did. We found some fifth generation potters and toured their place and ordered pottery to be shipped home.

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A Taste of Naxos
A Taste of Naxos
Naxos

Natalia was AMAZING and so much fun. She knew more than she could share about Naxos and the shop/restaurant owners clearly love her as well. This would have been best to do our first day there.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Santorini Shopping Trip
Self-Guided Santorini Shopping Trip
Santorini

I loved wandering around Santorini and talking with the shop owners and learning about them and the area they were located in within the village. To say I supported the economic development of Santorini was an understatement. We brought back wine, artisan jewelry and some clothing.

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Highlights Day Trip from Fira
Highlights Day Trip from Fira
Santorini

The review was more based on the timing of the trip. Doing it at the end wasn't wise. It should have been a first thing for us because much of what we saw was something we had already discovered on our own. The guide was precious.

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Morning Caldera  Catamaran Cruise
Morning Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

So fun and relaxing. It gave you a view of the island you wouldn't have otherwise and a great LAST adventure to have on the island.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 08, 2024
Susan, thank you so much for sharing your experience and these lovely photos! 🙌 Taking the trip planning off your plate while you were juggling so much was a great pleasure and it’s wonderful to hear that the mix of adventure and relaxation was just what you needed. I’m glad Naxos was a highlight, from Myrta’s warm hospitality to the farm-to-table cooking class with Kastos. It’s great that you enjoyed Santorini, especially the cooking and wine-tasting experience with Artemis' help - I'll be... Read more

Susan, thank you so much for sharing your experience and these lovely photos! 🙌 Taking the trip planning off your plate while you were juggling so much was a great pleasure and it’s wonderful to hear that the mix of adventure and relaxation was just what you needed. I’m glad Naxos was a highlight, from Myrta’s warm hospitality to the farm-to-table cooking class with Kastos. It’s great that you enjoyed Santorini, especially the cooking and wine-tasting experience with Artemis' help - I'll be sure to keep recommending it to future foodie travelers. Your feedback on the ferry and tours is much appreciated, and we look forward to helping with your next adventure! 🇬🇷

Amazing Greek Adventure!
Greece | Sep 15 - Sep 24, 2024

Gabrielle
Gabrielle W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2024
We had an amazing trip to Greece that was an authentic adventure exploring the islands with wonderful tours and excursions planned by Kimkim! We did a mythology-focused tour of the acropolis in Athens that was really interesting and the tour guide made the day lots of fun. We spent the majority of our time in Paros which was selected for us by Kimkim because it is a less-crowded, but beautiful island. We went kayaking with a wonderful company that gave us a feel for the culture and... Read more

We had an amazing trip to Greece that was an authentic adventure exploring the islands with wonderful tours and excursions planned by Kimkim!

We did a mythology-focused tour of the acropolis in Athens that was really interesting and the tour guide made the day lots of fun.

We spent the majority of our time in Paros which was selected for us by Kimkim because it is a less-crowded, but beautiful island. We went kayaking with a wonderful company that gave us a feel for the culture and the sea we were exploring. We had a delicious hand-prepared picnic on a stunning island and snorkeled and swam as part of the experience.

The Aloni hotel was in a quaint area of Paros and very close to restuarants and shops. We did need a car to explore on our own and get to all the planned tours, but it was easy to take care of on our own. Our favorite experience on the island of Paros was the cooking class at Antezina where we made a traditional Greek meal and ate with a small group of tourists. It was a great way to learn about the culture and enjoy making a meal together with locals. We took a short ferry to Anteiaros for a few hours to see a beautiful ancient cave and hike around the beaches. We also did a e-bike excursion that was a terrific way to explore the island from a different perspective. On this tour, our guide Flora made a delicious picnic that we ate as we watched the sunset. This was incredible! We also had time to just relax at the beach and enjoyed Golden beach the most where we hung out a restaurant called Blue.

We then went to Milos for a few days and had the opportunity to go sailing, snorkeling and swimming around the island. It was a little windy, but that made it all the more fun and exciting. The captain was really friendly and the chef cooked an amazing meal onboard. We then went to Sarakaniko beach which was just beautiful. We rented a car on Milos as well to help get around the island easily.

Overall, the experience included just the right amount of planned activities to allow us to relax and have chill time. I would definitely book my next trip with Kimkim. Having never been to Greece, they selected wonderful activities that gave us a great feel for this amazing country.

Thank you Kimkim!!

Hotel Review
Aloni Hotel
Paros

The room was very comfortable and clean with nice views of the sea. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was quaint, but close to many restaurants and shops. Highly recommend this hotel.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Paros or Antiparos by Sea Kayak
Explore Paros or Antiparos by Sea Kayak
Paros
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Traditional Greek Cooking Class
Traditional Greek Cooking Class
Paros
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Couples E-Bike Excursion to Delion and Agios Fokas
Couples E-Bike Excursion to Delion and Agios Fokas
Paros
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Ultimate Sailing Experience of Milos
The Ultimate Sailing Experience of Milos
Milos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Oct 03, 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Gaby! 🌟 These photos are incredible, thank you for sharing! I love hearing that your Greece adventure was filled with unforgettable experiences at a perfectly balanced pace and you were able to explore a more authentic side of Greece in Paros and Milos. I hope we can plan another Kimkim trip for you in the future!