
Tasos Mylonas
Traveling is a very personal matter! Following masses and ticking checklists has never been my cup of tea! As founder & director of travel12, I see every client as a unique personality who is looking for a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, in their own very personal way.
I strive to design and deliver coherent and authentic experiences, tailored to the needs and preferences of the traveler. Remember, travelers are like days. No two are the same!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I am passionate about sharing true, meaningful experiences with people from all over the world. Traveling is all about living like a local, acting like a local, seeing things through the eyes of the locals.
History, culture, tradition, art, natural elements, food & wine production, gastronomy, cities & villages: experiencing different aspects of the locals' everyday life is what brings people closer, what makes understanding possible and what helps create unique and memorable traveling experiences.
I have traveled across Greece by car, boat, train and plane. I am still missing a few corners that I am looking forward to discover! "
How did you get involved in travel?
"Traveling has been in my heart since I was a kid! As I grew older, I started realizing that the more of the world you see the more there is yet to discover...
I have been looking for ways to experience the destinations I visited in an authentic way, to 'become a local' for a few days, to live the destination rather than just visit!
Finally, I decided to leave behind my career in consulting and banking to embark in a new journey: offering unique experience in Greece to travelers from all over the world. The joy in their faces is my best reward!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"My trip to Cuba!
When my wife and I took the plane for Cuba, we could not imagine that on the last of our trip, while walking on the 'Malecon', we would feel so much at home!
It 's all about meeting local people, wandering around, learning about their culture, picking fruit from the trees, tasting local recipes, participating at local events!
I still remember that day in Trinidad, inside a merchant's house, when we talked for hours like old friends..."
Featured trips & expertise

Leisurely Italy With Small Children: Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast & Naples - 14 Days
Take two weeks to explore Rome and some of Italy's most popular coastal cities with this itinerary designed to make traveling with babies and toddlers simple. Private tours to Roman highlights like the Vatican, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill will make sure you can move at your own pace before you head to the coast. In Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, plentiful free time allows for maximum flexibility and time to lounge on the famous beaches. Finish your trip in Naples, where everyone can enjoy making pizza and exploring the ruins of Pompeii.

Veneto and Tuscany for Active Families: Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Siena & Florence - 14 Days
Families with teens who want to get out and explore (and find the perfect backdrop for their photos) should give this two-week itinerary through the Veneto and Tuscany a try. You'll start in Venice, where you can explore secret passages, craft your own masks, and paddle a gondola. Then head to Verona and Lake Garda, biking through both urban and natural attractions. Wrap up in the Tuscan cities of Siena and Florence with a hot air balloon ride, gelato-making, and more.

Family Road Trip: Northern Lakes, Tuscany & Italian Riviera - 14 Days
Spend two weeks exploring northern Italy at your own speed with this self-drive itinerary that allows you to choose the stops. You'll start off in the northern lakes, with Lake Como and Lake Garda offering boat tours past villas and amusement parks alike. Then make your way into Tuscany, where you'll ride a horse-drawn wagon through the countryside and explore the medieval walled city of Siena and famous art of Florence. Finish your trip in the Italian Riviera and colorful five villages of Cinque Terre.

Leisurely Italy With Small Children: Rome, Sorrento & Naples - 10 Days
Parents who want to travel with small children without disrupting their fellow explorers can turn to this 10-day itinerary. You'll explore Rome's archaeological and religious sites on private tours, with plenty of time to relax in the parks, then head to Sorrento for some time on the beach and boat cruises. Wrap up the trip in Naples with a pizza-making class and visit the islands of Ischia and Procida before you head home.

Family-Friendly Highlights of Italy: Venice, Florence, Rome & Naples - 14 Days
With two full weeks, your family can embrace what Italy has to offer on this tour, focused on kids aged 5-12. You'll craft Carnival masks and follow engaging clues through the canals of Venice, then experience the Renaissance arts of Florence. Tour ancient sites, extensive art collections, and fruit-filled markets in Rome before you end your trip in Naples, home of both ancient Pompeii and some of the best pizza you can find.
Recent trip reviews for Tasos
7 people going to Italy and Greece · Italy - Jun 25 - Jul 4, 2022
Everything was planned and even when plans changed they made backups that were great options to help us have a great time. Love all the tour guides and learned so much more than I would have not having them! Everything was top notch and would recommend him to everyone for an amazing trip!! I will use him again!! read more

Hi Celeste,
Thank you for your kind words.
It was a real pleasure having you as guests and I look forward to helping you plan your next visit, perhaps with a taste of the Cyclades islands which I think you'll love!
All the best!
Tasos

What a wonderful journey! We had a great time... · Italy - Jun 17 - Jun 24, 2022
What a wonderful journey! We had a great time in Italy and this was the least stressful travel experience I have ever had. Our travel specialist Tasos thought of everything. We just had to be ready for the day and the rest was taken care of. Our kids got to see Italy and learn about this history and culture in the process. The trip for our budget and had everything we hoped for! read more

Hello Ethan and Maura,
Thank you so much for your review! It means everything to the team and I to know you had a great time and that the trip was fulfilling and fun.
Nest stop, Greece. I will be delighted to help.you plan another amazing trip and discover the connections between two civilizations that go back a long time.
All the best,
Tasos
From beginning to end, KimKim did an amazing job · Greece - Jun 17 - Jun 24, 2022
From beginning to end, KimKim did an amazing job. Tasos was knowledgeable, helpful, patient (with my many questions), and spot on with his suggestions. He truly listened to our wants and provided much information.
As soon as we were picked up from Athens, our journey began…and on time. Our drivers were always on time, and we had many. They were friendly on every island. Especially Manos in Santorini.
The boutique hotels were great. NLH was comfortable and in a hip area. Antoni... read more

Hello Cathy,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the detailed review. I will make sure to pass on your stellar feedback to all guides and drivers, I know they will appreciate it!
I am very happy that your vacation was memorable and I look forward to hearing from you when it's time for Italy.
All the best,
Tasos
My husband and I had an amazing trip to Greec... · Greece - Jun 11 - Jun 18, 2022
My husband and I had an amazing trip to Greece. This was our honeymoon and we could not have been to a more beautiful destination to celebrate. We had a tour of the acropolis with our awesome guide, Alex who did a great job explaining the history of Athens to us. We did a food and wine tour in Santorini where our guide, Ana helped us cook traditional greek cuisine and explained the history of wine making on the Island. For a trip so far from home we only had a few hiccups. Our seats for both... read more

Hi Matt and Molly,
I am very happy to hear your honeymoon was a 10/10 experience!
I wish you all the best for the new chapter of your life together and I look forward to helping you plan your next visit .
Best
Tasos
Amazing Greece in 2 weeks! · Greece - May 30 - Jun 12, 2022
Tasos listened to what we were hoping for on our trip to Greece; authentic food, people, places, and experiences with just enough of the top tourist destinations. Then he put together a plan that exceeded our expectations. Our personal tour guides; Katarina in Athens, and Katia on Naxos were brilliant, but very personal too. We discovered that we could order a salad and 2 or 3 appetizers and split it all between us and be more than satisfied and get a nice sampling of the Greek food. We... read more

Hi Mark and Patrice,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing these beautiful memories!
As a matter of fact, I have just moved with my family to the island of Syros, right in the center of the Cyclades, and the image you described about kids "playing their hearts out" on the marble square in front of the town hall has been one of the things the we (and our son) deeply appreciate!
I wish you the best and I look forward to hearing from you again.
Best,
Tasos

Tasos and the whole team provided us with a w... · Greece - May 11 - May 24, 2022
Tasos and the whole team provided us with a wonderful amazing trip filled with lifetime memories of Greece . Everyone was so gracious and courteous dedicated to making our trip a success! Thank you so much! read more

Hi Lisa,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy to read that you had such an amazing trip!
Our team is indeed dedicated to making each and every single trip a success, and everyone is grateful for your appreciation of their efforts.
If you are thinking about visiting Italy in the future, please don't hesitate to give me a ring.
All the best!
Tasos
Tasos was very helpful. Our trip turned out t... · Italy - May 20 - May 26, 2022
Tasos was very helpful. Our trip turned out to be even more amazing than I imagined. All of our tours were either private or had no more than 2 people from another party which was awesome. Our drivers always only had my family of 4 in the vehicle and were always on time. I did wish the itinerary was more clear on when we had to find our own ride. But when I asked Tasos he was responsive and answered all of my many questions. I think next time I use Kimkim I'll be more familiar with their... read more

Hi Charisma,
I am excited to hear that your trip to Italy was even more amazing than you imagined! This is our team's constant motivation and driving force, striving to make every single trip amazing, beyond initial expectations!
It was wonderful looking through the wealth of pictures you uploaded. Your beautiful family really looks like having a great time!
I wish you the best and I look forward to helping you plan your Greece visit when my sunny country comes up in your plans.
Safe travels!
Tasos
Memorable Greece Holiday Trip · Greece - Apr 28 - May 10, 2022
Working with kimkim, and especially Tasos allowed us to fully experience the culture and beauty of Greece. Tasos listened to what we were interested in doing, curtailed a schedule that fit those interests and made sure that we were happy with the plan. We had one issue while visiting, and it was quickly resolved. The support we received throughout the process was wonderful. No question or request felt bothersome and he guided us through the experience. I was also impressed with the... read more

A Honeymoon trip that will forever be remembered · Italy - Apr 21 - May 4, 2022
Okay, this was the most amazing trip I have had in my entire lifetime. From the transportations to and from the airports and train stations to the fantastic planned activities, everything was tailored to us in the most fantastic way. Tasos planned our honeymoon just perfect, we thoroughly enjoyed ALL of the excursions. We would, without hesitation, recommend Kimkim to our friends and family, thanks.
Terry read more

Hello Terry,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
It is so fulfilling to read such reviews, it makes our entire team very proud and of course we'll make sure to pass on the praise to everyone involved.
All the best!
Tasos

Honeymoon / 2nd Anniversary in Italy · Italy - Apr 21 - May 4, 2022
My husband and I finally got to have our Italian honeymoon (2 years delayed thanks to Covid). Over 2 weeks we experienced Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples. Tasos helped us put this unforgettable experience together and it was perfect! We did all private and small group tours which really helped us get the most out of our trip. Some of our biggest highlights included gelato making with Tulio in Florence, The Colosseum with Elisabetta in Rome, an evening... read more

Hi Donica and Terry,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to me and the team to know that we helped make this trip a very special one for the two of you!
I look forward to hearing from you once you plan to visit Greece.
All the best!
Tasos
Glorious Greece courtesy of Tasos · Greece - Aug 8 - Aug 16, 2021
What an amazing trip and an awesome service kimkim provides! Everything went so smoothly for our 8-night trip to Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The hotels were all top-notch (Zillers, Cyano Suites, and Petit Palace Suites), our activities were fun and informative with great guides, and all of the logistics were handled so we never had to stress. Tasos was there every step of the way to provide feedback and insight based on our desires, especially as we navigated the covid landscape, and his... read more

Hello Carla,
Thank you for trusting me with planning your trip to Greece, and a big thank you on behalf of the entire team and all the guides for your kind words!
We are all very happy that the trip lived up to your expectations and that we were able to help make it smooth and memorable.
All the best,
Tasos
Tasos and KimKim were great · Greece - Sep 1 - Sep 15, 2021
We thought KimKim and Tasos were great!! Tasos planned all aspects of our Greece trip (including a sailboat charter, numerous excursions, car rental and boutique hotels) and did a wonderful job. He selected boutique hotels and suggested excursions that on our own would have been difficult to find or research. We especially enjoyed the sailboat charter and the boat captain and his deckhand were great Tasos was very responsive and as questions and issues happened he and his team got... read more

Hello Jeff,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means everything to myself and the team to know we have helped make your trip special, and I am very glad that my insights and suggestions were a good match for your interests and taste :-)
It was a real pleasure having you in Greece and I wish you safe and memorable travels!
All the best,
Tasos
Ancient Greece's Classical Sites · Greece - Aug 14 - Aug 22, 2021
Of course the Parthenon is most memorable and our guide (Eleni), also an archeologist, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Greek history and mythology. I really enjoyed running on the 1896 Olympic Stadium track. Thank you. Cooking class was fabulous. We loved what we cooked and the wine tasting...so much fun. Ilia and Demetri were fantastic. The tour of Delphi and our guide Penny were superb. Brava, as Penny would say. Great hotel and nice swimming in Galaxidi. The tour of Olympia was... read more

Hello Jim,
Thank you so much for your kind words and comments!
I have passed on the feedback to each one of your guides and hosts and they are delighted that they helped make this trip enjoyable and memorable for the two of you! It was a great thing that you booked the trip early on so I had the flexibility to book the guides who I thought were the best match for your interests, and I am very happy it paid off.
I have also taken good note that a couple of the tours should be allowed more time, thank you for pointing this out.
I wish you the best!
Tasos

A Perfect Customized Vacation! · Greece - Aug 30 - Sep 16, 2021
We just returned yesterday (September 16, 2021) from a fantastic 18-day vacation in Greece (Athens and Naxos with day trips to Paros, Delos, and Mykonos). kimkim provided a great platform for planning this vacation and Tasos Mylonas and the Travel12 team in Greece provided 5-star expertise, advice, recommendations, itinerary planning, flexibility in details and so much more during the planning process. In the end we had a customized vacation package (except for the international travel and ... read more

Hello Tom,
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to write such a detailed review and share your experience!
It has been a great pleasure for myself and the team to have you in Greece and we are really happy that you enjoyed the planning process and, most importantly, the trip itself. I have passed on your praise to the team, it means a lot to each one of us to know that we helped make this trip special and worry-free.
Thank you for trusting us and safe travels!
Best,
Tasos
It really was an amazing honeymoon in Italy! · Italy - Jul 31 - Aug 14, 2021
The best part of our 14 day vacation was the choice of hotels. Our first two nights at Posta Di Veccia were a perfect way to start the trip. We relaxed the first day at the hotel right on the sea, and then spent the next day touring Rome with a great guide. The second hotel was Il Pelicano, which we also loved. At both hotels we had really nice rooms with amazing views and felt really welcomed and well taken care of by the staff. The food and location was amazing at Il Pelicano on a beautiful... read more

Hello Phoebe,
I am delighted to hear that you had such a great honeymoon and that the choices of accommodations helped create the perfect setting for the two of you to enjoy your special romantic trip!
The entire team is very happy that we managed to quickly resolve the only issue that occurred, and I would like to thank the two of you for your understanding and your quick decision-making that was essential in resolving things in the best way possible.
I wish you all the best and I look forward to having you also in Greece!
Best,
Tasos
Tasos and his team made our trip simply unfor... · Greece - Jul 16 - Jul 30, 2021
Tasos and his team made our trip simply unforgettable!! What a professional and on point team! My husband and I had a fantastic and memorable trip to the most beautiful place. All vendors were on time, the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable, hotels were amazing and restaurants were the best!
Greece was such an unique place and we will use KimKim for all of our future trips.
Thank you so much!
Mirelly Friedland

Hello Mirelly,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
It's the most rewarding thing ever to know that we helped create an unforgettable experience for the two of you in Greece, and I will make sure to pass on the compliments to each and every driver, guide and other personnel involved, and to thank them for making is us proud once again.
I wish you the best and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Safe travels!
Tasos

Kudos to Tasos and team on our wonderful postpandemic trip to Greece · Greece - Jun 1 - Jun 25, 2021
We are seasoned travelers and always plan our own trips. When we decided on a spur of the moment, month-long, post-pandemic trip to Greece we put ourselves in the trusted hands of Tasos. We are so glad we did. From his smart itinerary planning to outstanding communications to flawless transfers; from the quality of local guides and tours, to the charming boutique accommodations, the whole experience was top drawer and great value for money. Working with Tasos was a great partnership. We brought our experience and enthusiasm and he took care of the details. Well done and thank you.
Our Adventure in Greece · Greece - Jun 3 - Jun 13, 2021
Tasos and his crew provided a wonder adventure for us in Greece. Due to Covid restrictions and concerns our trip was put off for over a year. Also due to the same concerns we upgraded our trip to basically a private tour. We were provided the same private driver for every trip while in Athens. He was timely, provided a clean neat car, had excellent English and was able to provide information on everything we asked. Our first days of our trip we stayed at Sweet Home Hotel. A very small, clean... read more

Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the detailed account of your Greece adventure. I will make sure to pass on your kind comments and praise to our drivers and guides who make us proud every time!
It has been a real pleasure having you in Greece!
All the best,
Tasos
Excellence in Greece · Greece - Jun 2 - Jun 11, 2021
Our trip planning was a breeze and our trip was infinitely better because of Tasos. He made sure we had the best guides, saw everything we wanted to see with plenty of time to explore and enjoy. We also made some last minute revisions during our trip that Tasos seemlessly worked into our trip. We are forever grateful. The next time we travel to Greece we will definitely be contacting Tasos!

Dear Heather,
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your warm feedback and I will make sure to convey your message to all the guides and team members involved. I will be more than happy to help you plan the next visit whenever it's time to revisit some Classical monuments and to discover some more of them.
Till then, All the best!
Tasos
We had a wonderful trip to Greece thanks to T... · Greece - May 18 - May 28, 2021
We had a wonderful trip to Greece thanks to Tasos at KimKim. Our guides in Athens, Syros and Santorini were excellent and tailored the trip to match our interests. We felt well cared for and had the time to get to enjoy the best of Greece, In Athens our driver Lambros brought us to great sightseeing locations around Athens and was so welcoming. Our other guides in Athens were extremely knowledgeable about the city and gave us a great tour of the Parthenon and the various neighborhoods... read more

Dear Theresa,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will make sure to convey the details to our trusted drivers and guides both in Athens and on the islands, who made us proud once again. I am sure they will be as delighted as I am!
I have to say, since your trip came right after Greece's reopening, it feels even more special having had the opportunity to connect with you and it makes us all even happier to read that you enjoyed the trip.
All the best!
Tasos
Awesome Athens, Naxos and Santorini · Greece - Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2019
We had a fabulous trip to Greece from start to finish. Everything went incredibly smoothly, in fact I didn't have to get in touch with Tasos or KimKim/ Travel 12 once the entire trip. All our hotels, guides, tours and drivers were wonderful! I wish I knew how to spell all of their names but they were all so much fun as well as knowledgeable and kind. We also enjoyed all the hotels very much. Sweet Home in Athens was in a great location and had a wonderful breakfast and super comfortable... read more

Dear Susan,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
The team, our partners, and myself, we are all excited to read your review and are extremely happy you enjoyed this experience 'from start to finish'.
I'll be happy to hear from you whenever it's time for another incredible trip to Greece!
All the best to the entire family,
Tasos

We were extremely pleased with our trip to gr... · Greece - Oct 15 - Oct 26, 2019
We were extremely pleased with our trip to greece. It was all that was promised and more. We were always picked up at the exact time that was expected. Dinner at mani mani the first night was delicious and a great way to start our holiday. The first day we tried to call about our flight e tickets early in the morning but no one was in the office so we went on our tour and figured we would call later. We were very impressed that you saw the missed call and tried many times to get to us. ... read more

Dear Gayle,
Thank you so much for for your words and praise! It means everything to the team and myself to deliver what we have promised and more.
I am very happy you enjoyed the trip, especially since you said Greece had been on your bucket list for a long time.
I wish you all the best!
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2019
We enjoyed our trip around Greece and the arrangements made by Travel12 were top notch. We normally make all our own arrangements but decided to try KimKim because we could customize our itinerary and let KimKim make all the detailed arrangements. It turned out to be a very good combination. The hotel locations were centrally located which we like, and the tours were all very good. The transfers to/from the airports were very convenient. That’s something we have never arranged on our own and... read more

Dear Dave,
Thank you so much for your nice words!
I am very glad you enjoyed your trip and I have taken good note of your detailed feedback, for which I sincerely thank you as it helps to keep improving every day!
Looking forward to helping you plan your next visit.
All the best,
Tasos

Trip to Greece · Greece - Sep 11 - Oct 2, 2019
Our holiday was intended to give my wife and me a first time taste of cultural Greece.
Tasos from the Travel12 team suggested a great mix of archaeological sites as well as food and wine experiences extending from Athens to islands in the Cyclades, the astounding monasteries of Meteora to the Peloponnese and then Delphi. Our drivers were excellent, punctual and always courteous and friendly. All of the guides were exceptional, Tania and Constantine of Alternative Athens, Anastasia in Mykonos,... read more

Dear Roger,
Thank you so much for your kind words! The team and I are very happy you enjoyed your trip, which was a very demanding one given the length and breadth of geographies covered.
I will be excited to help you plan your 2nd visit to Greece whenever you feel like going deeper into Greek culture and discovering more hidden treasures.
All the best!
Tasos
Historic Athens, Mainland Greece, Cyclades and Crete - 10 Days · Greece - Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2019
I have nothing but praise for Tasos and his team of local travel specialists who made our 30th anniversary trip to Greece a trip of a lifetime. It's not easy to put into words how incredible the trip was for us -- we have come home with fond memories of EVERY experience we had and we wish we could more easily reconnect with our guides and the locals we met during our visit. I am not exaggerating in saying every detail was taken care of for us with punctual transfers, delightful hotels, and... read more

Dear Becky,
I don't have words to describe the feeling after reading your review. Our aspiration to create unforgettable experiences is what drives our day to day efforts and nothing is more rewarding than knowing we got it right and offered our guests a unique and memorable trip!
Every single person you mentioned will be thrilled to read your kind words, for which I sincerely thank you.
I look forward to help you plan your next visit and, along with Crete, discover perhaps some of the treasures of the mainland.
All the best,
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - Sep 12 - Sep 23, 2019
Every phase of our trip was excellent. Starting with our excursion to Mycenae and Nafplio where we had both a driver and guides who were very personable and informative, to our hike and food tour on Naxos where our guides were outstanding, to our Cape Sounio and Athens Riviera sunset tour where our driver was terrific, we had an absolutely fabulous time. The only small glitch was that our dates for touring Mycenae and the Acropolis were switched from the original itinerary ( Mycenae was to be... read more

Dear Alice,
I am very happy you enjoyed your trip and I would like to sincerely thank you for your kind words about the guides, drivers and everyone else you interacted with.
All the best!
Tasos
Overall great trip · Greece - Sep 11 - Sep 20, 2019
Overall the trip was great. While Tasos did a great job of planning everything and having ready to go, the communication was not great. There was times when we would ask a question and not hear back for days or weeks. Also a few more details for the plan tours would be nice.

Dear Scott,
I am so happy you enjoyed your trip to Greece with your family!
Your feedback is well noted - as a matter of fact there has been a period of time in the beginning of the season when my response time was a bit slow, and hopefully this has now been resolved.
I wish you all the best!
Tasos
History and islands · Greece - Sep 12 - Sep 24, 2019
This was the first time for our group of 3 couples to use a tailored tour company. Tasos Mylonas and Travel12, the local tour company in Greece were terrific. Once the schedule was agreed upon, Tasos put together a detailed itinerary for our trip. Our goal was see many of the historic sites on the mainland and then tour a few of the islands. We saw wonderful antiquities and had super guides to bring these ancient locations to life. Penny at Delphi, Antonia at Olympia, Lena at Mycenae,... read more

Dear Larry,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your detailed feedback. The team, drivers and guides will be delighted to hear your impressions and praise for their services. As for the suggested improvements, I am personally grateful for your remarks as they are valuable in further improving every day!
I am looking forward to helping you plan your next trip and visit some of the most amazing off-the beaten path sites that Greece has to offer!
All the best,
Tasos
History and islands · Greece - Sep 12 - Sep 24, 2019
The trip was very well planned and thought out. Sites visited were generally all worthy of the time spent. The "Welcome" dinner was very enjoyable. I recall two visits that were much too long; Santorini especially, as we didn't get to our hotel until after dark; We could have stopped at a couple of the museum stores if there had been a little time after the guided tour.
We liked most of the guides. The first one at the Acropolis, Jason was not a top level guide, nor was Katia in Tinos.... read more

Dear Thomas,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for writing this detailed review, which is very helpful in our continuous quest for excellence.
It was a real pleasure having you in Greece and I am looking forward to seeing you again next time you decide to visit.
All the best,
Tasos

Trip to Greece · Greece - Aug 21 - Aug 31, 2019
The tours and tour guides were above and beyond what we had hoped. We were wowed at every turn. Thank you Tasos and the whole crew!!

Dear Martha,
Thank you so much for your nice words!
I am so glad you enjoyed the trip and that the tours and guides exceeded your expectations! This is exactly what we continuously strive for and we are extremely happy every time we hit it right!
My greetings to all!
Best,
Tasos
How kimkim Trips Work in Greece · Greece - Aug 6 - Aug 16, 2019
What a well organized trip that we just got back from thanks to Tasos and the crew from KimKim. I was on a mission to plan a trip for a group of colleagues - initially for over 20 people. I had done a lot of back research myself then realized it was getting a bit difficult to coordinate (especially when it came to transferring from one destination to the other within Greece.
I had been to Greece plenty of times myself, having a Greek background but had never planned for such a large... read more

Dear Freda,
I can't thank you enough for your kind words! Reading such a review is what gives meaning to our everyday efforts to offer the best possible experience to our travelers, and makes our entire team proud and happy!
It was quite a challenging trip to plan - 16 people seeking 4 destinations in mid-August - but thankfully you launched the planning process well in time and we were able to secure the accommodations and achieve some substantial cost savings.
It was a real pleasure meeting... read more
Trip to Greece · Greece - Jun 15 - Jun 24, 2019
My trip was amazing and your entire staff was right on point and made my wife and i feel like we were part of your family. First rate see you guys soon
Thanks again

Thank you so much for for your kind words! This is a wonderful way to describe our approach: making our guests feel part of our family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again.
All the best,
Tasos
We had an amazing time in Greece. The organising of our trip was without fault. The places we enjoyed the most were Meteora, Athens, Nafplio and the tour of Pilio villages and of course the Greek Islands. We did some interesting walks and our guides were superb. Accommodation was excellent and we were very grateful that we could leave our bags in Athens whilst we did our trips away. Lampros was absolutely amazing - very professional and very friendly. We have nothing but positive comments for the entire trip.

Dear Sue,
Thank you for your kind words!
It was great meeting you in Athens and it's wonderful reading your impressions from Greece. The team and I are very happy you enjoyed your trip and look forward to seeing you again!
All the best,
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - Jul 8 - Jul 17, 2019
Incredible. That's the only word I have for it. This was, by far, the best vacation the family has ever had. Tasos and the team at Travel 12 did an outstanding job of customizing every step of the way to meet exactly what we were looking for. It's hard to call out the places that were most memorable because the entire trip was fantastic.
Thank you Kimkim and the team at Travel 12 for making this such an outstanding adventure through Greece.

Dear Jon and family,
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! It is words like these that give meaning to our work and to our every-day efforts to develop unique propositions for each and every one of our travelers.
It has been wonderful meeting you in Athens and I look forward to seeing you again whenever the time is right for you.
All the best to everyone!
Tasos and the travel12 team
Trip to Greece · Greece - Jun 9 - Jun 17, 2019
Where do I begin? Greece was more magical and beautiful than I could imagine and the entire KimKim Team was wonderful to us! The entire trip was planned for us which included some of the most incredible excursions that we never would have thought of choosing. The best part was having the team coordinate drivers to pick us up from the airport, ferries and hotels and take us to the next destination. Every hotel was gorgeous and the entire team was gracious. We were able to communicate... read more

Dear Christine,
Reading reviews like yours makes us extremely happy and gives us the strength and courage to keep devoting all the time and energy required so that we consistently deliver superior Greek experiences to our guests, bringing out the best of Greek hospitality!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so looking forward to having you back in Greece!
Until then, we wish you all the best!
Tasos on behalf of the team
Brady Family Trip · Greece - Jun 28 - Jul 7, 2019
Hi: all in- wonderful trip.
Tour highlights: tour of Naxos. I would have shortened tour of Naxos (drop the water mill portion with snack) but it was all very well done.
George and Anna were great.
Wooden boat: Jazz soloist was a nice surprise. It was good to be out on water to escape heat. A little more info on tour would be great. Like you have to swim to thermal spring (my mom could not do that), and tell people to bring a towel and a change of clothes. Maybe explain... read more

Dear Jen,
I am very glad you enjoyed the trip and I hope all your memories are as beautiful as the picture you posted!
Thank you for the detailed review- it is great to read both what you enjoyed and what could be improved - building on constructive feedback is the cornerstone of our quest for excellence!
I am sorry some of the showers were not large enough for Kevin - I wish I had known from the beginning in order to make sure you would get the right rooms.
All the best,
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - Jun 21 - Jun 28, 2019
My 16 year old daughter and I had the trip of a lifetime, thanks to KimKim and Tasos' planning! Firstly, Tasos was incredibly patient and helpful as we tailored the trip to fit my budget and my daughters dreams (there were several incarnations of this trip before we finalized the best version). And we were not disappointed! It was the perfect mix of tours (private, small group and large group), down-time and free-time. So glad we made a two nights stay in Athens to take in the sights with a... read more

Dear Joan,
Thanks a lot for your kind words! It is the best feeling to know that you enjoyed this trip. I appreciate how important it is to make your daughter's dreams come true, and I wish you to be able to keep doing that in all aspects of life!
I will be delighted to help you plan your next visit.
All the best,
Tasos
Mainland Greece Road Trip - 7 Days · Greece - Jun 12 - Jun 17, 2019
Our trip to Greece was lovely. The guides were wonderful, and the itinerary covered what we had asked for - archeology, mythology, and some family relaxation time. The visit to the family farm / vineyard was especially memorable for our entire family. Hercules, a guide that we had in Nafplio, was also wonderful interacting with the kids- teaching my youngest all about the local plants, and talking to my older two about Scouting in Greece.
The primary reason that I am giving... read more

Dear Rebecca,
I am very glad you enjoyed this special trip and that your family has great memories from these truly off the beaten path activities in the area of the Peloponnese. I have taken good note of your feedback and I will be more than glad to work with you again and help you plan your next visit.
All the best,
Tasos

Trip to Greece · Greece - May 26 - Jun 5, 2019
This was the trip of a lifetime! We are very grateful to Travel12 for putting together a very detail oriented and authentic tour of Greece, the whole team is so professional and absolutely fantastic.
Our first day landing in Athens we were met at the airport and transferred to our hotel in Athens without any issues. Our driver was very courteous and knowledgeable about Athens. On our way to the hotel we caught site of the Parthenon and that was it! We were awestruck and ready to take in all... read more

Dear Joel,
Thank you so much for your kind words for our country, our fellow Greeks and for our team! There is no greater satisfaction than reading your review again and again.
I am so happy you enjoyed this trip - it was quite a challenge to make sure everything would work like a 'swiss clock' as you visited so many places in these 11 days that the slightest deviation from plan would have consequences...
It was wonderful meeting you in Athens and it has been our pleasure talking to you and supporting you throughout your trip. Looking forward to see you again.
Best,
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - Jun 4 - Jun 17, 2019
We enjoyed every place we visited in Greece for different reasons. We experienced beauty, history and culture. Most of our guides were excellent, but I did not write down their names so I can’t give specific input on certain ones. The one at Delphi seemed to be in a hurry so we felt a little rushed there. The experience our last night at the fish restaurant was especially nice. The people connected with the the farm tour and meal were very gracious and made a lasting impression. The... read more

Dear Suzanne,
It was great having you as guests and I am so glad you enjoyed your trip - I am particularly thankful for your choice of words to summarize your Greek experience: beauty, history and culture.
I will be delighted to hear from you any time you are thinking of coming back to discover more treasures.
Best,
Tasos

Athens & Islands · Greece - May 24 - Jun 5, 2019
Overall our Greece trip and experience was great. Some highlights in my opinion:
On Crete: Tour to villages and particularly the distillery, Knossos Museum, Dinner in small town of Archanes
On Santorini: Hidden Gems and Wine Tasting tour (guide was very fun), sunset sailing
On Mykonos: Farm tour/dinner (very friendly hosts), hanging out at the Dublin pub
In Athens: Hotel roof top restaurant, every historic site/museum, farewell dinner arranged by Travel12
Overall: fact that almost all our... read more

Dear Andrew,
Thank you so much for your nice words and for taking the time to write this detailed review!
Traveling as a group of 6 to 8 people has indeed certain benefits and makes it possible to enjoy most experiences in a private setting without increasing the cost, making the most out of the trip!
I am very glad you enjoyed it and I have taken good note of all your remarks in order to keep improving every day.
I wish you all the best!
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - May 31 - Jun 12, 2019
We booked a vacation that included me, my husband and our adult children and children in law. Tasos made it all so easy. We arrived and departed at different times. Pickups and drop offs were perfectly executed.
Tasos's recommendations were excellent. We had a wonderful combination of historical exploration, guided cultural experiences, beach days and time to explore on our own.
Highlights included: welcome dinner at Zillers, our guides in Athens, our guided trip to Delos, our full... read more

Dear Susan,
It has been a pleasure having your family as guests in Greece and it feels wonderful to read your review - we always strive for the best personalized arrangements depending on each traveler's profile and it's great satisfaction to know we hit it right!
Many thanks for sharing the highlights - it's important for us to know which parts you enjoyed most and they may also serve as inspiration to other travelers.
I'll be delighted to hear from you again anytime!
All the best,
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - Jun 6 - Jun 14, 2019
Tasos was great in planning our trip. We got to see everything my grandson wanted to see and more. The guides he booked were great, everyone of them. The driver, Nikos , he booked for the Olympia, Vasse, and Mycenae trip was the most professional diver we could ask for. He was very accommodating to our every need. Very engaging in conversation and went out of his way many times to makes us happy. We felt like we met as strangers but parted as friends. The boat trip with Socrates... read more

Dear Bruce and Jenny,
Thank you so much for your kind words! There is no greater satisfaction than to know you enjoyed the trip and that you were happy with our services.
Having just become a father myself, I can only begin to imagine the importance of such a trip to your grandson - especially since he has read so much about Greek Mythology - and to you, and it makes me even more happy that the trip I helped you plan was enjoyable and met your expectations.
Your comments have been duly... read more
Greece at it's finest · Greece - Jun 5 - Jun 15, 2019
In one word - AMAZING!
Tasos and his team helped us plan a trip of a lifetime. Beginning in Athens with our driver, Lampros, who took us to the Sounio Temple and an impromptu dinner, which was wonderful. We then did an Acropolis tour, which was fascinating and awe inspiring.
Our next stop was Tinos. Our accommodations at Favie Suzanne were great, but the personal service we got from both Yannis and Fabio was above and beyond - they were so helpful. Tinos is a beautiful island, which we... read more

Thank you, Martha, for your kind words!
There is not much I can say - only that reading such a review is the greatest pleasure and satisfaction I can get through my work, and it's what keeps me and the team going and continuously striving to further improve!
I am delighted you enjoyed this trip and I will be more than happy to help you plan your next visit anytime, to discover more hidden treasures of the real and authentic Greece!
Wish you all the best,
Tasos
Athens & Islands · Greece - May 24 - Jun 5, 2019
This trip was a blast. Except for a problem with a late driver picking us up at a ferry dock, the whole trip was very smooth! The accommodations were very nice and the excursions were terrific. We felt we got a great introduction to Greece and the islands we visited. I especially enjoyed the local tours of the bell maker, cheese makers, distillery, winery, and tannery. --and of course all the ruins we visited. Our guides were wonderful, knowledgeable, and really went out of their way to... read more

Dear Lynn,
Thank you for your nice words. I am very happy you enjoyed the trip! It feels great to know that the effort put into planning and experience selection has been appreciated!
Hopefully you'll come back for more Greek food and experiences and I'll have the chance to help you discover more hidden gems.
All the best,
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - May 21 - Jun 2, 2019
I would highly recommend Tasos and the entire Kimkim /Travel 12 team to everyone. Everyone we dealt with was very professional. Tasos put us with drivers that took us places we didn't even know existed. Every tour was right on point. The tours of ancient Athens, Meteora, Delphi and Messinia were incredible. Mykonos was fantastic and Santorini was wonderful. In Athens of course you must see the Acropolis. The meal arranged by Tasos was unbelievable. Meteroa is like something from another... read more

Dear Gene,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I am so happy you enjoyed this trip - it is always a challenge to strike the right balance between renowned places that people have heard of and would like to visit, and hidden treasures that they didn't know of but will certainly appreciate afterwards. I am very glad we hit this balance right and that all 3 of you had a great time!
Looking forward to helping you plan your next visit - this time I strongly suggest to also consider Crete.
All the best,
Tasos
Athens & Islands · Greece - May 24 - Jun 5, 2019
The trip was amazing. All except 1 individual were on-time for pickups and twice when he was involved our ride was late. Every other interaction was smooth as silk. It was a wonderful balance of guided tours and free time to roam on our own. I enjoyed that most of our tours weren't the traditional touristy thing. The accommodations were nice at each place and the staff was friendly and very helpful at each location. I have recommended Kimkim several times since returning from our adventure and will continue to do so.
Thanks for the wonderful time!

Dear Lisa,
Thank you so much for your nice words!
Reviews like yours give us the courage and motivation to devote all the time and energy required to make a trip 'smooth as silk'. I am very happy that you enjoyed the balance of the itinerary and the authentic - not touristy - experiences!
Looking forward to helping you discover more hidden treasures.
All the best,
Tasos
Your expression 'smooth as silk' perfectly describes our team's aspiration for the trips we plan and we will continue to devote our energy into making this
Tour of Athens, Santorini, and Crete · Greece - May 10 - May 19, 2019
We planned this for a couple of generations of family, us (in our 40s) and our parents (ranging from 70 to 80). This overall was a great trip which allowed us to combine everyone's interest and also cater to some of the activities we wanted to do on certain days. At every hotel, the breakfasts were fantastic!
Most memorable - the first night restaurant. Although a tiny bit of a walk to get there (for our parents), it was beautiful, food delicious, and gorgeous view of the Acropolis. Pi... read more

Dear John,
Thank you for your detailed feedback!
I am very happy you enjoyed this special trip and I have taken good note of your remarks regarding location of your 1st Crete hotel and the timing oftransfer to theport, as I strive to further improve the level of services offered.
The team and I wish you all the best and we'll be delighted to have you back in Greece any time.
Happy and safe travels,
Tasos

Explore Athens, Island hopping trip. · Greece - May 4 - May 17, 2019
Our trip and experience in Greece was fantastic. We have Tasos and his team to thank, the itinerary was planned to suit our interests. The communication during the planning phase and while we were on our trip was exceptional. We were able to contact Travel 12 anytime, we had been provided with a sim, and there was always someone on the end of the phone to help. In one instance we were not able to locate a restaurant we were to go to and were helped to find it. The guides during our visit were... read more

Dear Sue,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
It has been a real pleasure having you as guests and I am more than happy that you enjoyed the different aspects of Greece that you discovered through this comprehensive trip.
Greetings from the entire team - we'll be excited to help you plan your next visit!
All the best,
Tasos
Trip to Greece · Greece - May 22 - May 28, 2019
Some good parts, such as the mythology tour and the farm experience and the Mycenae tour, some mediocre -- the amphytrion hotel -- and some poor, like the foothills trek.

Dear Richard,
Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed most parts and I will thoroughly look into improving the ones that have not (fully) met your expectations so as to deliver a consistently great experience from start to finish.
All the best,
Tasos