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Sydney Hubbard

I’ve spent a lot of time traveling around Greece, from sailing between islands to exploring some of the quieter places that don’t always make the typical itineraries. That firsthand experience, along with lots of behind-the-scenes research, helps shape the trips I design.

I really enjoy the planning process and helping make a big trip feel manageable and exciting. I’d love to help you plan a Greece adventure that feels just right for you! 🇬🇷💙

How did you get involved in travel?

"I really fell in love with travel right after high school, when I challenged myself to visit one new country every year. I’m 15 countries in now and definitely not slowing down.

I’ve traveled solo, with friends, and spent years planning trips for the people around me. At this point, I’m the default travel planner in my group. What keeps me excited about travel is how much it gives back on both sides. I’ve seen how thoughtful, sustainable tourism can directly support local communities, and I’ve also felt how stepping into new cultures shifts your perspective in ways that stick with you.

For me, travel is really about connection, between people, cultures, and those small, meaningful moments that stay with you long after you’re home."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"On my last trip to Greece, one of my favorite surprises was a day trip to Aegina, known as the pistachio capital of the country. We visited a small, family-run farm that’s been passed down for generations, and it was my first time seeing pistachios growing in real life. I had no idea how much hands-on work goes into cultivating them.

The family explained how Aegina’s soil and climate are what make these pistachios so special, and then came the fun part: tasting. Pistachio pesto, brittle, baklava… and the standout was the pistachio butter.

It’s now my top recommendation for a Greek souvenir (so delicious and easy to bring home!). If you love pistachios, Aegina is one of those underrated stops that’s absolutely worth it."

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Recent trip reviews for Sydney

Amazing Trip
Greece | Sep 2 - Sep 9, 2026

Skye
Skye F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026
We absolutely loved our trip to Greece! Everything was planned so well, and we felt like there was the perfect balance between having things scheduled and still having plenty of flexibility to explore and do things on our own time. We never felt like there was too much planned or like we were being rushed, but we also always had something to look forward to. All of the food recommendations and options were amazing, and we had so many great meals throughout the trip. The transfers were also... Read more

We absolutely loved our trip to Greece! Everything was planned so well, and we felt like there was the perfect balance between having things scheduled and still having plenty of flexibility to explore and do things on our own time. We never felt like there was too much planned or like we were being rushed, but we also always had something to look forward to.

All of the food recommendations and options were amazing, and we had so many great meals throughout the trip. The transfers were also extremely helpful and made getting from place to place so easy and stress-free, especially since we were traveling to multiple places.

Any time there was an issue or something came up, it was handled and solved very quickly. Everyone was always extremely helpful and accommodating, which made the whole trip feel so much less stressful.

We especially loved our hotel in Paros — it was incredible and definitely one of the highlights of the trip! Overall, everything felt very well thought out, and we loved being able to enjoy Greece without having to worry about all of the little details ourselves. We had such an amazing trip and would definitely recommend KimKim and will be using them again in our future adventures!

Hotel Reviews
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

We really enjoyed our stay here overall! The hotel had a beautiful view of the caldera, and we really loved staying in Imerovigli. It was such a pretty area and a great location for our time in Santorini. The staff was friendly and helpful for the most part, although there were a couple of things that could have been handled better. We were told that we were going to be moved to a different room, but that never ended up happening and we weren't really given an update about it. We were also told someone would come help us with our bags when leaving early in the morning, but no one ever came, so we ended up taking care of them ourselves which was difficult given the stairs you have to walk up. Neither of these things ruined our stay, but the communication and follow-through could have been a little better. Overall, we still really enjoyed the hotel, especially the beautiful caldera views and the location in Imerovigli!

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Alexandros Suites & Apartments
Naoussa

I seriously cannot say enough good things about this hotel! It was absolutely gorgeous, in an amazing location, and by far our favorite hotel of the entire trip. Being so close to Naousa made it really easy and fun to go into town, but the hotel itself still felt relaxing and peaceful. The staff was INCREDIBLE. I truly cannot say enough good things about everyone who worked there. We arrived pretty early in the day, and they immediately worked on getting our room ready for us so we could check in early. They were so helpful throughout our entire stay and helped us book reservations at restaurants and beach clubs they recommended, while also giving us suggestions on what to do and see around Paros. Every recommendation they gave us was great! Our room was right next to the pool, which we were a little worried about at first because we thought it might be loud, but it wasn't at all. The room was extremely clean, comfortable, and so nice. There was also a public beach only about a five-minute walk away, and we had so much fun hanging out there the day we arrived. Everything about our stay was amazing. Between the beautiful hotel, perfect location, and especially the incredible staff, this place was easily one of the biggest highlights of our trip. I genuinely could have stayed there forever and would absolutely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character
its beautiful and such an amazing view!
Location
great location, 5 min walk to the beach, 10 min walk to Naousa
Staff
they were amazing. so accommodating and truly so nice. cant say enough good things about them!
Cleanliness & Comfort
so clean and fun!
Achilleas Hotel
Athens

We really enjoyed our stay here! The location was great and made it so easy to get around and be close to everything we wanted to see and do. The receptionists were also extremely helpful and gave us some great local recommendations, which we really appreciated. One thing that really surprised us was how quiet the room was. Athens can feel pretty busy and loud when you're outside, but as soon as we got into our room, it was completely silent. We never had any issues with outside noise, which made it really nice to come back and relax after being out all day. Overall, we had a great stay and really loved the location, helpful staff, and how peaceful the room was!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Loved the location. Was central and walkable to everything
Staff
they were so helpful and accommodating. we got there early, and they kept our bags so we could go explore while they were getting our room ready.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Parikia & Naousa Markets Visit
Self-Guided Parikia & Naousa Markets Visit
Paros

It was so fun. Definitely the best place we explored for shopping. I loved all of the different shops that had lots of authentic greek items. We got really amazing olive oil from one place

Quality of Experience
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

This was such a fun experience!! we loved it. the water was really calm until the end. it was so fun to see different parts of santorini you couldn't see without going on a boat! wasnt many fish to see snorkeling and we only stopped at 2 spots and you could really only swim in one of them. It was really nice.

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Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages
Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages
Santorini

So fun to explore here. definitely lots of walking but i wouldn't have been comfortable driving here. I really enjoyed looking at all the churches and seeing all of the gorgeous views of the caldera! We watched mamma mia at volkan on the rocks and it was SO fun!!! highly recommend.

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

This was so much fun to walk around. We shopped around both days we were there. We especially liked the store called JAmevar colourful home! you should definitely check it out.

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Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens
Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens
Athens

It was a cool museum to see after we learned to much about the acropolis too!

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Self-Guided Santorini Shopping
Self-Guided Santorini Shopping
Santorini

we didn't do too much shopping here, but we did get souvenirs here and they weren't too expensive! Very fun.

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Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Santorini

This was really fun and a great way to end our trip! Our tour guide was so helpful. It was really fun to see different parts of the island that we hadn't seen either. We learned so much about the island and the wine making process!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
the drive was kind of like our main guide and he was so knowledgeable and nice! we loved him.
Transport
Self-Guided Beach Time
Self-Guided Beach Time
Paros

We rented a buggy and would definitely recommend this for seeing all of Paros. It made exploring the island so fun. We got to go to a beach club for the beginning of the day and that was really nice to relax there, but it definitely was pretty busy. We went to the Monastiri beach club.

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Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Athens

Our tour guide was very helpful! it was a group tour but was great. Really enjoyed it!

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Transport
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 22, 2026

Skye & Jill,
Thank you again for trusting me to plan a special mother-daughter birthday celebration! I love hearing that you were able to unwind, relax, and take in each location's charm. It was great getting to know you both throughout the planning process, and I hope we'll have a chance to meet in person here in Colorado soon! 🩵

Fabulous TripThis was our first time dealing...
Greece | Sep 8 - Sep 17, 2026

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arthur S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026
Fabulous Trip
This was our first time dealing with Kim Kim and you knocked it out of the ballpark. It was as if Sydney knew us. The places, hotels and tours she chose for us fit our tastes to a tee. The fact that Grant checked in with us on our arrival and was able to make a minor adjustment to our itinerary was much appreciated.
was fabulous. Her tour was one of the highlights of our trip. For well-seasoned travelers, like us, Kalamata was a very
We were particularly impressed with...
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Fabulous Trip
This was our first time dealing with Kim Kim and you knocked it out of the ballpark. It was as if Sydney knew us. The places, hotels and tours she chose for us fit our tastes to a tee. The fact that Grant checked in with us on our arrival and was able to make a minor adjustment to our itinerary was much appreciated.
was fabulous. Her tour was one of the highlights of our trip. For well-seasoned travelers, like us, Kalamata was a very
We were particularly impressed with Kalamata and the Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch. Maria Monastirloti pleasant surprise. We wish we would have booked more time there to explore that region which is not quite as packed with tourists as the rest of Greece. And Santorini was unbelievably beautiful, but what impressed us the most was the first-class service and gracious hospitality we received from the staff at the Anteliz hotel.

If we could offer one constructive criticism it has to do with the hotel and jeep tour we took in Mykonos. We were given a very undesirable hotel room at the Vencia Boutique Hotel. Our view was the back of other guests' rooms, and we were in a well-worn travel path. Had we known that we could have paid extra for a better view, we would have gladly done so. And the jeep tour was not worth whatever we paid for it. It was advertised as a six-hour tour. It lasted for three and a half hours and for the bulk of the tour the driver was handling personal business on his cell phone.

Hotel Reviews
Anteliz Suites
Fira
Authenticity & Character
Location
could not have been better, room was outstanding
Staff
Staff went out of their way to ne helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vencia Boutique Hotel
Mykonos

Hotel itself was beautiful, our room was disappointing

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Location
Nothing was in walking distance
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pharae Palace Hotel
Kalamata
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Niche Hotel
Athens

View from the restaurant was incredible.

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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Mykonos

We didn't complete this because it was difficult terrain getting from our hotel to town and our jeep driver who could have helped us get there and back did not.

Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Kalamata

It was brutally hot so we were not able to fully appreciate the local markets.

Private Panoramic Views Santorini Experience
Private Panoramic Views Santorini Experience
Santorini

This tour was a nice introduction to Santorini. It was helpful to do it on the first night we arrived because it gave us a good feel for the island and how we wanted to spend our time there.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Demetri was an outstanding guide who made the tour delightful. He was very accommodating and a pleasure to be around.
Transport
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

There should be a better way of transporting people to and from the catamaran. We spend over an hour on the bus between the pick up and drop off.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages
Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages
Santorini
Quality of Experience
We always enjoy free time to discover on our own and this did not disappoint.
4WD Jeep Island Adventure
4WD Jeep Island Adventure
Mykonos

This was advertised as a six hour tour and it was over in three and a half hours. For much of the tour the driver was on his cell phone conducting what we assumed was personal business. Unlike other tour guides, he was not very accommodating. We indicated an interest in seeing the town, a request he could have easily accommodated since we were running well ahead of schedule and while he offered to drop us off it was begrudgingly and then suggested he's send somebody else to pick us up.

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Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Kalamata

Maria was incredible. What a terrific ambassador for Greece. We learned so much about the food, customs and traditions of the Greek people. This was an absolutely wonderful tour and totally delightful. It's easily one the highlights of our trip.

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Food
Everything
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Private Transfer From {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} with Guided Stop in Ancient Corinth
Private Transfer From {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} with Guided Stop in Ancient Corinth
Greece

The driver was very accommodating and helpful.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

The tour guide was very good, very knowledgeable and sensitive to the fact that it was a brutally hot day. She tried to find shade whenever she could.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard

We had a wonderful trip to Greece. Sydney di...
Greece | Aug 31 - Sep 10, 2026

Judith
Judith A.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026
We had a wonderful trip to Greece. Sydney did a fabulous job planning the ideal trip for us with plenty of adventures and time for rest and relaxation. Our tour guides were excellent, both knowledgeable and very enjoyable to spend time with.
Would definitely recommend KimKim and look forward to our next trip!
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We had a wonderful trip to Greece. Sydney did a fabulous job planning the ideal trip for us with plenty of adventures and time for rest and relaxation. Our tour guides were excellent, both knowledgeable and very enjoyable to spend time with.
Would definitely recommend KimKim and look forward to our next trip!

Hotel Reviews
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

Spectacular views! The many steps up/down were manageable for us. Food was quite good, the best we had had for hotel food. Rooms were clean, bright and enjoyable and staff was friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos

Clean, bright rooms, with an ideal location. Attentive staff.

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Staff
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Athens Manor Houses
Athens

Great hotel with friendly staff and ideal location. We did not have any issues with noise which I read about in other reviews.

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Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 21, 2026

Judy & Matt,
I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful trip! It's great knowing you felt a perfect balance of adventure/relaxation during your travels, with plenty of time to make memories between both. Excited to see where you choose to travel next! 🩵

An active vacation filled with adventures, history and great guides.
Greece | Aug 29 - Sep 7, 2026

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Petra R.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
We loved the kayaking on the Mediterranean sea with views of the Poseidon and ending up at a small beach and being served fresh delicious fruit. The trekking through the gorge was amazing and the lunch after was delicious. The winery with dinner from a farm to table aspect was great. The ebike tour was challenging with great views and a wonderful midway snack with fruits and cheese. Ending the last day in Crete with a full day of sailing, snorkeling and great food was fantastic. The sunset... Read more

We loved the kayaking on the Mediterranean sea with views of the Poseidon and ending up at a small beach and being served fresh delicious fruit. The trekking through the gorge was amazing and the lunch after was delicious. The winery with dinner from a farm to table aspect was great. The ebike tour was challenging with great views and a wonderful midway snack with fruits and cheese. Ending the last day in Crete with a full day of sailing, snorkeling and great food was fantastic. The sunset cruise was disappointing and the food at the Holiday Inn was awful so I would take those out of an itinerary.
Kimkim did a fantastic job for us. We had a family trip with lifelong memories to share.

Hotel Reviews
Holiday Inn Athens - Airport
Athens

The rooms were quite large with mini refrigerator and tea pot. There was a indoor pool, sauna and workout room. Onsite bar and restaurant also available. Staff were professional. We had complimentary dinner and breakfast. Food was terrible and it took almost 2 hours to get dinner. Breakfast buffet had many varieties but food was subpar with hot foods not hot and most of food bland. If you are going for the hotel only, I would give it a higher score but the food and restaurant service brought it down. They only had one waiter! He worked hard but could only do so much. Need a new chef and more waitstaff.

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Location
Only a gas station next door but within 15minutes of airport.
Staff
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Spacious and comfortable bed
3 Pines Design Hotel
Heraklion Crete

Apartment was spacious. There was a rooftop with wonderful sunset views and a small pool to enjoy.

Authenticity & Character
It was large and in a neighborhood so many local sounds could be heard but still quiet at night for sleep.
Location
Within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Staff
Very friendly and helped make some dinner reservations
Cleanliness & Comfort
Porto Veneziano Hotel
Chania

Beautiful hotel with spacious room overlooking the water. It was within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Breakfast was very good with many selections.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Checkin person was a bit frazzled but after that the staff was great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Black out blinds helped us sleep in. Very quiet and insulated. Bed very comfortable.
Urban Frame Hotel
Athens

Rooms are typical European size. Breakfast was basic. Location was perfect. We could walk to all the sites and shopping we wanted to see and do.

Authenticity & Character
It was a basic, small hotel
Location
We could walk to the Acropolis, restaurants, shopping, Catholic church.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Morning or Evening Sea Kayaking to Temple of Poseidon
Morning or Evening Sea Kayaking to Temple of Poseidon
Athens

The Morning or Evening Sea Kayaking to the Temple of Poseidon was excellent. The company was really awesome, with three staff members who provided plenty of water and fruit for the trip. The experience was well managed and enjoyable, with no issues.

Canyons & Villages E-Bike Adventure
Canyons & Villages E-Bike Adventure
Greece

The Canyons & Villages E-Bike Adventure was a great surprise. They provided more than expected, including cheese, food, sweet pie, water, and soft drinks. The food layout halfway through the tour was really nice, and everyone loved the e-bike tour. It was a very enjoyable and well-organized activity.

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek
Chania

The driver was late and then the guide was late. Poor communication on what we really needed to bring on the trek. Guide provided wet bags but no water or snacks as promised. Fortunately, we all brought water and a few snacks. Once we were on our hike through the gorge, it was fantastic. Lunch afterwards was local and very good. The guide was very informative and helpful once we started on our hike.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful nature
Food
We had a large variety of local foods. Fantastic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Be on time and give better instructions before the hike
Transport
40 minutes late
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2026

Petra,
Thank you so much for the sweet review. I’m really happy to hear how much your family enjoyed the trip, especially the gorge trek, winery dinner, e-bike tour, and sailing day. I'm glad we were able to pack in so many fun experiences/memories for your family 🩵

I also really appreciate the honest feedback on the sunset cruise, the hotel meal, and the communication about the gorge trek. I’ll definitely share that with our team so we can keep improving.

It was a pleasure helping you put this trip together. I love that Greece gave your family some lifelong memories! 🇬🇷✨

Greece - Fantastic
Greece | Jun 13 - Jun 22, 2026

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kristen J.
Baileys Crossroads, VA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
The trip was fantastic and captured everything we wanted to experience within the 10 days. Our guides were fantastic, but our most favorite guide was Christos for day trip to Delos who made the visit fun and engaging, even for the kids. The hotels were all perfect as well. The Foundry was in a great location, close to the Acropolis and nearby to some superb restaurants. However, we really enjoyed staying at the Mojo Suites on Naxos - it was roomy for the four of us and the breakfast was... Read more

The trip was fantastic and captured everything we wanted to experience within the 10 days. Our guides were fantastic, but our most favorite guide was Christos for day trip to Delos who made the visit fun and engaging, even for the kids. The hotels were all perfect as well. The Foundry was in a great location, close to the Acropolis and nearby to some superb restaurants. However, we really enjoyed staying at the Mojo Suites on Naxos - it was roomy for the four of us and the breakfast was outstanding. We even enjoyed afternoon drinks in the courtyard on our last day and chatted with the owner. We would definitely go back to Naxos!

Hotel Reviews
The Foundry Suites
Athens

Great location

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Anemomylos Residence Paros
Naousa

Great location - able to walk downtown. Pool was very pleasant and the courtyard was quiet.

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Majo Suites Hotel
Naxos

Fabulous accommodations, authentic homemade breakfast in the mornings. Our suite was perfect for the four of us and the location and access to beach and restaurants was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very welcoming and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Delos & Mykonos Day Trip with Expert Guide
Private Delos & Mykonos Day Trip with Expert Guide
Greece

Delos was amazing! However, I would have skipped the excursion to Mykonos afterwards as there were three large cruise ships docked in the port and the town was swarming.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Christos, our guide for Delos was great!
Transport
Private Full-day Sailing to Blue Lagoon
Private Full-day Sailing to Blue Lagoon
Paros

This was by far our best experience of our trip! The four of us were spoiled for the entire cruis - the food was abundant and excellent; the service was beyond expectation. We had so much fun swimming, cliff diving and relaxing. I highly recommend Glaraki.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Afternoon Old Town Walk with Portara Sunset
Private Afternoon Old Town Walk with Portara Sunset
Naxos

Our guide was personable and knowledgeable. We were so glad that we took the time to acquaint ourselves with Naxos and its history when we arrived.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 29, 2026

Kristen,
I couldn't agree more about Majo Suites! I've stayed there myself, and it's one of my favorite places to recommend. The homemade breakfast is so good, and the owners are wonderful! It makes me happy to hear you got to slow down and enjoy the property before heading home. Naxos has a way of being an unexpected favorite destination for so many. I hope I get to help plan your return trip someday! 🩵

Graduation trip to Greece!
Greece | Jun 13 - Jun 22, 2026

Kelly
Kelly C.
Pawleys Island | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
We had such a wonderful time on our trip to Greece! From the beautiful hotels selected for us in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini, to the personalized tours we did in each location, everything was top notch! Athens was our first stop and we were well taken care of by the staff at the Niche Hotel. The location was perfect for exploring the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki, and Psyri, where the shopping and the food were plentiful. We really enjoyed our food tour, and our guide, Fotis, was... Read more

We had such a wonderful time on our trip to Greece! From the beautiful hotels selected for us in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini, to the personalized tours we did in each location, everything was top notch! Athens was our first stop and we were well taken care of by the staff at the Niche Hotel. The location was perfect for exploring the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki, and Psyri, where the shopping and the food were plentiful. We really enjoyed our food tour, and our guide, Fotis, was knowledgable and fun! We got lucky and had excellent weather for our tour of the Akropolis and the Agora, and Athena did a wonderful job of covering centuries of history to help us better understand how ancient history shaped the city and the citizens of Athens. Our next stop was Mykonos, which we traveled to via ferry. While we were a bit nervous to take the ferry ride, everything went well and was relatively easy, and we were there in about three hours. Mykonos was everything we hoped for and more, including our home for the next three days, The George Hotel. We loved our hotel - the breakfast was amazing, the staff was helpful, the rooms and pools and sundecks were beautiful, and we were surprised to find out we had access to sunbeds directly on the beach through a sister hotel a five minute walk away. It was a relaxing three days of beautiful scenery, sunning, and some fun at SantAnna Beach Club! From there we took another ferry to Santorini, whose beauty was just unmatched. Anteliz Suites was the PERFECT location to make our base from, and ALL of the staff there really outdid themselves in taking care of us. We really enjoyed exploring the area and checking out the restaurants and shopping. We did a private tour with Sabine and she took us to some really off the beaten path places in Santorini, while giving us an excellent overview of both the history of the islands as well as the current industries, and our favorite stop was Emporio where we explored the mazes of the Castelli, which was purely magical. Overall, this was such a once in a lifetime trip and Sydney and the folks at KimKim really came through in planning exerything perfectly!

Hotel Reviews
Niche Hotel
Athens

Staff was helpful and friendly, location was perfect for exploring Athens, and the breakfast was so yummy!!!

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Staff
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The George Hotel
Mykonos

We loved the George Hotel and all the staff there. The rooms were large and comfortable, the staff was so friendly and helpful, the sundecks and multiple pools (including the heated pool) were refreshing, and the breakfast was amazing. The fresh OJ from the OJ machine was really a hit for us!! Also, being able to use the Sunbeds at the sister hotel on the beach was just perfect and we loved having the option to hit the pool or the beach.

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Anteliz Suites
Fira

Anteliz Suites was one of the highlights of our trip. The views from their courtyard were amazing, and it was wonderful to be able to have our order-off-the-menu breakfast sitting outside with the view of the caldera. This was our favorite breakfast of the trip and I am still dreaming of the Greek Yogurt and scrambled eggs with avocado on brioche. The staff was super helpful with their recommendations for restaurants and went out of their way to be helpful, including making us reservations and making sure we were taken care of on the day of our early checkout!

Authenticity & Character
The room was so cute and I loved the way it was decorated.
Location
The views of the caldera and Sunsets here were unmatched!
Staff
Everyone went out of their way to be super helpful and welcoming!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The A/C worked really well!
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 29, 2026

Kelly,
It was such a joy helping you and Jackson plan this special graduation trip! It sounds like Greece was everything you were hoping for - beautiful weather, great memories, and plenty of authentic Greek hospitality!

Thank you again for trusting the kimkim team and me with your celebration. I’m glad it felt like a once-in-a-lifetime adventure 🩵

Athens: We had a lovely group tour of the Acr...
Greece | Jun 4 - Jun 15, 2026

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Family S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
Athens: We had a lovely group tour of the Acropolis in the evening of our first night to beat our jet lag. Our tour guide Christina was knowledgeable, patient and great at weaving us through crowds to find spots to talk with us all. The next morning was one of our favorite tours- the walking mythology tour with Katarina- she was engaging, knowledgeable and fun. We had fun having Greek coffee and ‘reading the coffee grounds’ with her as well. We had a guide (more like a driver) in the... Read more

Athens: We had a lovely group tour of the Acropolis in the evening of our first night to beat our jet lag. Our tour guide Christina was knowledgeable, patient and great at weaving us through crowds to find spots to talk with us all. The next morning was one of our favorite tours- the walking mythology tour with Katarina- she was engaging, knowledgeable and fun. We had fun having Greek coffee and ‘reading the coffee grounds’ with her as well. We had a guide (more like a driver) in the evening to the Cape of Sounion and sunset at the Temple of Poisedon. We stopped at an amazing tavern from delicious food and the experience was great; the driver, George, was very nice, also smart, though he was not much of a guide. One negative was that he stopped on the way home to have a vape/smoke break.
Our last full day was a day trip to ancient Corinth. Our guide and driver was amazing again. We were interested in seeing Napflio and she was very flexible, able to check with her manager and make this edit for our itinerary.
Our hotel was wonderful for our family of 5. The only negative is that they could not provide our breakfast one morning as they can only service one room during a time slot and if it is taken, you are out of luck. Even with providing our time preference the night before, it was not feasible for them, and given our pre scheduled tours we did not have flexibility. They did give us some packed food to take with us.
Crete: We used our free time to wander the streets in Chania; stayed at Domes Zeen. Beautiful Hotel, only negative is distance to town and for a family of 5 it is difficult to find transportation. We either had to take 2 taxis or wait a long time for a van; food was incredible, service was wonderful and lodgings stunning! Our sailing day to Balos and Gramvousa was a huge family hit! This family company upgraded our vessel for the day and the mother (Ari) and son (Nico) were so wonderful about timing so to avoid the crowds in each location. We stopped for a swim in a small cove, and home made lunch (in the top favorite of meals eaten during the trip). At Balos we arrived as 2 bigger party boats were leaving and experienced stunning views, swam in the lagoon; Gramvousa was also gorgeous- the hike up was fine for us, but may be difficult in hot weather and depending of fitness levels.
My husband and I visited Monastriaki Winery on our own- loved the winery, but we were part of a cruise ship crowd and it defn affected the charm of the experience. We also booked a walking food tour of Chania on our own, this was also fantastic. Our last day was a visit to Elafonissi beach and a mountain village with another engaging driver/guide. He was wonderful with stories, knowledge, keeping us engaged during the driving hours and we all had another of our most favorite meals at Mila in the Eco Retreat. Our guide was Nicholas.
Naxos: Our guided village tour with Elizabeth was again amazing- we had fun and learned a lot with the walks through the streets, seeing all the fruiting trees and flowers. Mezze at the olive oil mill after tasting was delicious. The Kitron distillery was perfect as it was not too long, but interesting for the adults. Our lunch was delicious again! On our own we had dinner in the mountains at Rotunda-highly recommend for the views and food, esp if celebrating.
We also on our own explored the Chora and temple of Apollo; had dinner at Avalon one night.
Our sailing day did not materialize as planned due to winds and weather. We did enjoy what we were able to see immensely. The company graciously gave us some refund back as we did not get to Santorini. Our skipper was fun and gave us great tips as we swam around visited Koufonisi (picture perfect small island!!!).

We had an amazing vacation and booking through kimkim really did help take so much stress of coordination/transfers out of the picture so we could enjoy.
Some feedback- we had to adjust our last day to fly back to Athens the night before due to a short layover, which now with the EES would have been impossible to catch our flight home. given the change we could not recoup money for the Naxos hotel and we had to book another hotel in Athens. I would expect that the trip coordinators would be aware of these issues and when planning we would have discussed getting to Athens the night before. Unfortunately this was not the experience. Part of the reason to use a company with resources like this is awareness of these sorts of things in the itinerary—I was the one to bring it up weeks before travel when I heard from travel blogs that the EES was instituted in April and causing delays, and then request the changes. The EES was a planned event for many months and I wish we knew at the time of booking or even as it was initiated so we did not have to lose money.
We did have a slightly different, more positive experience with our trip to Spain in this very regard of planning transfers/travel, when issues arose.
All in all- we have really enjoyed booking with KimKim and will continue to in the future! The support, customer service, best guides and tours we have ever had, are great! We are thankful to have had an epic family vacation and thankful to the team helping coordinate this trip!
Purbi

Activity Reviews
Private Mythology Trail Storytelling Walk
Private Mythology Trail Storytelling Walk
Athens
Private Day Trip to Ancient Corinth and Loutraki
Private Day Trip to Ancient Corinth and Loutraki
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elafonisi Beach & Mountain Retreat Lunch 4WD Adventure
Elafonisi Beach & Mountain Retreat Lunch 4WD Adventure
Chania
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Chania
Private Boat Adventure: From Naxos to Santorini
Private Boat Adventure: From Naxos to Santorini
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion
Private Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion
Greece
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food
Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island
Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island
Chania
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 29, 2026

Purbi,
It's great to hear that everyone had such an amazing time in Greece! I loved helping plan so many special moments along the way, especially with celebrating your anniversary in such a beautiful place 🩵

I also really appreciate your feedback about the final travel day. With the new EES system, travelers’ experiences have varied widely, so I’m glad we were able to adjust the plan in the end and give your family more peace of mind for the journey home.

Thank you again for trusting kimkim with your family’s adventures. We'd love to help with another trip in the future!

Sydney planned the most beautiful trip to Gre...
Greece | May 31 - Jun 13, 2026

Katherine
Katherine C.
Covington, WA | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Sydney planned the most beautiful trip to Greece to celebrate my daughters graduation from college. Everything was perfect. Pir accomodations were incredible. The tours were amazing and our guides were fun and professional. Crete specifically Chania turned oit to possibly be our favorite destination but the place we stayed in Paros was the most incredible. We loved the beaches, thr small town villages and the food. Thank you for an incredible and memorable trip we will never forget! This is... Read more

Sydney planned the most beautiful trip to Greece to celebrate my daughters graduation from college. Everything was perfect. Pir accomodations were incredible. The tours were amazing and our guides were fun and professional. Crete specifically Chania turned oit to possibly be our favorite destination but the place we stayed in Paros was the most incredible. We loved the beaches, thr small town villages and the food. Thank you for an incredible and memorable trip we will never forget! This is our 3rd trip using Kimkim and we are aboit to book our 4th to Japan! Thank yoi for helping us plan unforgettable vacation experiences!

Katherine and Delaney

Hotel Reviews
xenodocheio Milos
Athens

Perfect location, gracious staff and beautiful room!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Gracious and welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kosmitis Suites & Villas
Naoussa Paros Island

Just wow! This hotel was insane. We stayed in one of the villas with it's own pool. Loved all the staff.. they were so kind!

Authenticity & Character
Location
A sgot 15 minute walk to town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 25, 2026

Katherine & Delaney,

I loved chatting with you both and getting to know you throughout the planning process (especially during our pre-trip Zoom!). Thank you for letting me help bring this special graduation trip to life 🩵

I'm happy you both had a chance to slow down, recharge, and soak up Greece after such a big milestone before deciding what’s next. Thank you again for trusting kimkim with your travels, especially for your third trip with us! I’m so excited that Japan is next!

A three generations family trip to Greece...
Greece | May 30 - Jun 9, 2026

Mark
Mark P.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
We loved working with Kim Kim. Sydney was excellent in creating an itinerary that fit three generations of interests including the mythology tour of the Acropolis, the food tour in Athens, the day trip to Delphi, and our farm visit/cooking class in Naxos which was our favorite. The experience so relaxed having every transportation connection pre-still planned, organized and payed for. Thanks Kim Kim. Read more

We loved working with Kim Kim. Sydney was excellent in creating an itinerary that fit three generations of interests including the mythology tour of the Acropolis, the food tour in Athens, the day trip to Delphi, and our farm visit/cooking class in Naxos which was our favorite. The experience so relaxed having every transportation connection pre-still planned, organized and payed for. Thanks Kim Kim.

Hotel Reviews
Argo Boutique Hotel
Naxos

This place felt cramped including the breakfast area, the bedrooms for four people, the pool, etc. The staff was generally kind and welcoming. We did have an issue with my mom being locked out of the main building when we were trying to check out at 5:30am for our 7:15am flight. No one was at the desk and we had to leave cash to pay for water we had purchased since no one was there. Otherwise the hotel was clean, it was in a good location and the staff was generally friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Being available at the front desk for checkouts before the earliest departing boat or flight at the local airport.
Akrotiri Hotel
Paros

This was a lovely hotel. The four bedroom was a bit tight for four people but we made it work. There juts not enough room to unfold everyone’s carryon luggage. The pool, views and friendliness of staff were excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The four bedroom was small. It was hard to layout our carryon luggage in this room and have space to walk. We made it work but it took creative thinking. The rooms and spaces were always very clean. The breakfast were outstanding.
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Great location in Athens. The breakfast was fantastic. The rooms were very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 17, 2026

Mark,
Thanks so much for your kind words! I love hearing that the trip was a great fit for all three generations + that the Naxos farm visit/cooking class was a family favorite! I’ve done that one myself and loved it too, so it’s always extra fun when travelers connect with it as much as I did. It was such a pleasure helping plan your family’s time in Greece! 🩵

Our Amazing Trip to Greece
Greece | May 23 - Jun 1, 2026

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Aaron W.
Upland, CA | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026
Sydney planned an amazing trip to Greece. She took thoughts on what we wanted to experience and turned it into a reality. From Athens to Milos to Santorini to Crete, we were able to experience all of Greece. The private tours, the private sunset cruise, and I can go on and on and on. Sydney is the best and KimKim too! Thank you for another well thought out and planned trip! Read more

Sydney planned an amazing trip to Greece. She took thoughts on what we wanted to experience and turned it into a reality. From Athens to Milos to Santorini to Crete, we were able to experience all of Greece. The private tours, the private sunset cruise, and I can go on and on and on.

Sydney is the best and KimKim too!

Thank you for another well thought out and planned trip!

Hotel Reviews
Phaea Blue Palace
Agios Nikolaos

This was the highlight of our trip. The BEST hotel I have ever stayed in my entire life. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel
Santorini

It was a bit on the older side - the room was not as nice as the other 2 hotels. But the service was impeccable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Santa Maria Luxury Suites & Spa
Milos, Cyclades
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athens
Activity Reviews
Crete Wine & Culture Adventure: Private Tour of Peza Wineries, Olive Oil, and Traditional Pottery
Crete Wine & Culture Adventure: Private Tour of Peza Wineries, Olive Oil, and Traditional Pottery
Heraklion

WOW! Another highlight for us! The best experience! Spyros was amazing!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Spyros was the best guide, ever
Transport
Private Day Trip to Spinalonga Island
Private Day Trip to Spinalonga Island
Heraklion

We could have done this on our own. We were also supposed to have lunch included but we did not.

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

WOW! The best!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Chasing the Santorini Sunset
Self-Guided Chasing the Santorini Sunset
Santorini
Half Day Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Half Day Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure
Milos

One of the best Catamaran experiences we have had. Great captain and staff, food was amazing. We could have not asked for a better experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Day of Highlights
Private Day of Highlights
Milos

We really enjoyed the exclusivity of the day. Our guide was awesome. And we were able to see parts of Milos that we would have missed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-guided Exploration of Plaka
Self-guided Exploration of Plaka
Milos
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Athens
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 03, 2026

Aaron,
I’m so glad you were able to experience such a beautiful mix of Athens, the islands, and Crete, and that the private experiences helped make the trip feel extra special. I'm excited to see where you and Cher go next! 🩵