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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..."

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Recent trip reviews for Tasos

Solon is the best tour guide I have ever wor...
Greece | Sep 21 - Sep 28, 2024

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John F.
Israel | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024
Solon is the best tour guide I have ever worked with, he went well beyond my expectations. I have traveled globally more than 50 times and worked with many travel agencies .Maria, Micheal and Sonia were very well received by the team, funny, knowledgeable and accommodating.
I will recommend KimKim to everyone.
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Solon is the best tour guide I have ever worked with, he went well beyond my expectations. I have traveled globally more than 50 times and worked with many travel agencies .Maria, Micheal and Sonia were very well received by the team, funny, knowledgeable and accommodating.
I will recommend KimKim to everyone.

Hotel Review
Makedonia palace Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Authenticity & Character
Spotlessly clean, fabulous service, amazing bar and Michelin Star breakfast.
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Italy was exactly as you see it in post cards...
Italy | Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2024

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Wanita B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
Italy was exactly as you see it in post cards. There was too much walking for us, however. Two of our hotels (4 nights each) were down in the marina so we were forced to walk up and down many, many stairs and hills to the restaurants, towns , etc. Comfortable shoes are a MUST. Anacapri, Positano and Sorrento (main squares) were our best stops. Capri and Amalfi were very busy and difficult to get around (taxis and buses were packed and hard to get). The weather in September is... Read more

Italy was exactly as you see it in post cards.

There was too much walking for us, however. Two of our hotels (4 nights each) were down in the marina so we were forced to walk up and down many, many stairs and hills to the restaurants, towns , etc. Comfortable shoes are a MUST.

Anacapri, Positano and Sorrento (main squares) were our best stops.

Capri and Amalfi were very busy and difficult to get around (taxis and buses were packed and hard to get).

The weather in September is unstable (rain, wind, high 60s/low 70s) so it's challenging to know what to wear each day.

Overall, it was worth it and we recommend it at least once. KimKim was a great service.

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Seamless, smart planning produced a splendid ...
Italy | Jul 18 - Jul 27, 2024

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Gail C.
Daly City, CA | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2024
Seamless, smart planning produced a splendid trip for my family that gave us exactly the experience we'd hoped for. We came in with a rough vision, and Tasos used local knowlege to help us refine it. The logistical suggestions he made increased our ease. The local contractors he found brought our vision to life. The on-demand support allowed us to just relax and enjoy our experience rather than stressing about details. I'm a fairly cheap person. I don't like to spend money that doesn't need... Read more

Seamless, smart planning produced a splendid trip for my family that gave us exactly the experience we'd hoped for. We came in with a rough vision, and Tasos used local knowlege to help us refine it. The logistical suggestions he made increased our ease. The local contractors he found brought our vision to life. The on-demand support allowed us to just relax and enjoy our experience rather than stressing about details. I'm a fairly cheap person. I don't like to spend money that doesn't need spending. But the mark-up we had to pay for KimKim to connect us with Tasos and Tasos to handle all the details of our adventure was well worth it.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Capo d'Africa—Colosseo
Rome

Hotel Capo d'Africa - Colosseo was in the perfect location for us. The AC was reliable, the rooms clean, and the breakfast delicious. At our price point, this was a five-star hotel; I'm only giving it four stars because there are certainly more luxurious places to stay in Rome!

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Souvenir Hotel
Monterosso al Mare

Souvenir Hotel was located in the old town part of Monterosso, far enough from the train to be quiet but just steps from everything we wanted to be close to (beach, shopping, restaurants, trails, etc.). It was just splendid. The AC in one room was broken the first night, but the staff improvised a solution for the next two nights. The breakfast was lovely. The black-out shades were great. We had heard that accommodations in Cinque Terre tend to be spartan and were pleasantly surprised by this clean, comfortable lodging. That said, it's not a five-star hotel! Go in expecting it to be just fine for what you need, not to knock your socks off, and you'll be more than satisfied, especially since location is such a key piece of the puzzle for Cinque Terre.

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Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Florence

Hotel Santa Maria Novella could not have been better. We will stay here every time we visit Florence from here on out. The accommodations were luxurious, the rooms as comfortable as any five-star hotel, the location ideal, the staff available, the AC reliable, and the gym servicable!

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Activity Reviews
Local transfer in Rome
Rome

The driver was a little late, but got the job done!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Sunset Rome Walking Tour & Orientation
Private Sunset Rome Walking Tour & Orientation
Rome

This part of our trip was a bit disappointing. Our tour guide had a thick accent which meant that two of our kids couldn't understand what she was saying. The tour covered the Colloseum, which we were scheduled to see later in our trip, and we weren't able to have any special access to anything else. No "stand here" secrets to deal with the crowds at Trevi Fountain, no restaurant recommendations in the neighborhood we wanted to eat in, no going inside the Palazzos listed as places we'd see, etc. It felt a bit like a neighbor or family friend walking us around town rather than an expert. We would have preferred a tour more tailored to the rest of our itinerary with a guide who spoke English in a way our children could understand.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Vatican Guided Tour
Private Vatican Guided Tour
Rome

Tania did a lovely job helping us navigate the lines and see what we wanted to see!

Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Rome

Marco was really great at what he does! He kept things interesting for the kids, pivoted to switch things around to beat the heat, gave us advice on other stuff in Rome, and more.

Hiking Cinque Terre with Cultural stops
Hiking Cinque Terre with Cultural stops
Cinque Terre

Marta did an incredible job of pivoting to give our family an experience customized to what we needed, even shepherding one of our kids back to the hotel so that the rest of us could hike an additional leg of the trail and returning to escort another child after that leg. The lunch that Tasos and the Travel 12 agency coordinated was absolutely perfect. The food was delicious, and the timing was expertly orchestrated. We can't recommend this activity highly enough!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Kayak Tour
Half-Day Kayak Tour
Italy

We had a great time kayaking to a secret cove, and our guide did a great job switching folks around in the kayaks to make things work smoothly, but it would have been nice to know ahead of time how choppy the water is! We would have taken medication for motion sickness. Still, it was a great suggestion by Tasos and a great addition to our trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Afternoon Florence Highlights Walking Tour (Semi-private)
Afternoon Florence Highlights Walking Tour (Semi-private)
Florence

Sara did a fantastic job explaining things to the kids in engaging ways and getting us oriented in the city. She really helped them contextualize David and wrap their minds around the Medici family's power and the historical context of the Renaissance. And her restaurant recommendation was our very favorite from the trip! We went there twice and had one of the best meals we've ever eaten. Just fantastic.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It would have been nice to have been met at the hotel and walked over to the highlights. We had trouble finding our meeting place.
Florence Food Markets Tour
Florence Food Markets Tour
Florence

This tour was good and Jessica did a good job. I'm just giving it four stars rather than five because it wasn't as action-packd as our other activities, and we didn't learn as much as we did on the other tours.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We would have liked to have been met at the hotel and walked over to the food markets. It was tricky getting the kids over to the first one.
Bike tour in Tuscany from Florence
Bike tour in Tuscany from Florence
Italy

We can't recommend this experience highly enough! We just wish we had a little more time in the first two stops, since those felt rushed. Also, my husband would have liked a more intense biking experience, and we pushed for that, but what our guides offered turned out to be perfect for our family. My only suggestion would be to change the description to make it clear that the biking is really a cruise, not a work out, even without e-bikes. Having the van to block traffic for us at roundabouts and give one of our kids a little break was a great luxury. And the whole experience was quite seamless and enjoyable.

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Transport
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Flawless execution on a well-planned, unforgettable trip
Italy | Jul 3 - Jul 16, 2024

Sarah
Sarah S.
Rosemont, CA | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
From our first interaction with KimKim and Tasos, our experience has been excellent. As promised it was an unforgettable family trip to Italy! Trip Planning: Tasos was responsive to all of our input and accommodated all of our requests regarding locations and activities. He and his team planned a custom itinerary that included fun, meaningful tours, plenty of down-time and free time for exploration. He and his team provided relevant, well-researched recommendations for neighborhoods,... Read more

From our first interaction with KimKim and Tasos, our experience has been excellent. As promised it was an unforgettable family trip to Italy!

Trip Planning: Tasos was responsive to all of our input and accommodated all of our requests regarding locations and activities. He and his team planned a custom itinerary that included fun, meaningful tours, plenty of down-time and free time for exploration. He and his team provided relevant, well-researched recommendations for neighborhoods, activities and restaurants for days that were left unstructured.

Execution: Every transfer, meeting point, travel day was fully planned and went off without a hitch! We've never before travelled in this way and to say it eliminated the major stress associated with traveling would be an understatement.

Tours: Our trip included private, pre-planned tours on the Island of Ischia, the Colosseum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, through the Tuscan countryside to a saffron farm/private lunch, on e-bikes from Castello di Brolio in Chianti to Piazza del Campo in Siena, and through St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Most tours were arranged by LivItaly and every single tour guide enhanced the experience immensely. Not only were they knowledgeable about the history and points of interest, they were an absolute pleasure to be with. Each one focused on what interested our group the most and tailored the experience to us. Each guide was magnificent. Thank you to Francesca, Francisco, Mattia, Pam, Ricardo and Sabrina. Bravo!

Accommodations: All of the accommodations were perfectly planned based on our needs and met our expectations. Tasos was even able to make some last-minute changes for us without issue.

Transfers: It may seem a small detail, but it is worth noting that all transfers were excellent. Drivers were prompt, pleasant and ... good drivers (especially where traffic rules are merely suggestions in many places!). Bravo to ICarelimo!

KimKim: The website was easy to use and provided all the information and links we needed. One suggestion would be separate the trip details from the trip cost so details can be shared with others separately (without cost).

We greatly appreciate all of the planning and meticulous attention to detail that Tasos and his team did to make our trip smooth and unforgettable. We cannot wait to get back on the road again. THANK YOU

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

This trip was amazing....
Italy | Jul 20 - Jul 27, 2024

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LuAnne V.
Florence-Graham, CA | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2024
This trip was amazing. Every detail was taken care of. We just need to enjoy the sights. Thank you for a wonderful trip. Read more

This trip was amazing. Every detail was taken care of. We just need to enjoy the sights. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

Activity Reviews
Family-Friendly Rome By Golf Cart
Family-Friendly Rome By Golf Cart
Rome

A great way to see the city. Guides were knowledgeable and fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Tuscany Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano
Private Tuscany Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano
Italy

Love the winery and the tour of where the wine was stored. Good was amazing. Georgia was an excellent tour guide.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Just got back from a 9 day trip to Italy plan...
Italy | Jun 25 - Jul 3, 2024

Katie
Katie S.
Clifton Park, NY | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2024
Just got back from a 9 day trip to Italy planned by Tasos Mylonas and his local team. Tasos and his team (Demitris and Christos) put together a customized agenda that was executed without a hitch. We toured Rome and did an amazing cooking class where we met other lovely travelers. We got to see the preserved ruins of Pompeii. We had the most delightful day touring the Amalfie Coast by boat and we did a super fun walking food tour of Naples. Tasos and team provide a personal touch that helped... Read more

Just got back from a 9 day trip to Italy planned by Tasos Mylonas and his local team. Tasos and his team (Demitris and Christos) put together a customized agenda that was executed without a hitch. We toured Rome and did an amazing cooking class where we met other lovely travelers. We got to see the preserved ruins of Pompeii. We had the most delightful day touring the Amalfie Coast by boat and we did a super fun walking food tour of Naples. Tasos and team provide a personal touch that helped us feel prepared and supported. Our accommodations were luxurious and unique. We loved that they planned days where we could do what we wanted to for half or whole days while providing us with ideas that we could decide to do on the fly/ on our own, based on our energy level and interest. We found an awesome beach club in Sorrento where we totally chilled and spent the day swimming in the sea and relaxing in the sun! We can’t wait to plan our next trip with Tasos!! Thank you to Tasos and his team. Katie Schmidt and family ❤️🇮🇹😎

Hotel Reviews
Casa Montani Hotel
Rome

Such an authentic experience. Felt like our own little apartment in Roma. Great location.

Authenticity & Character
Old building with modern and comfortable amenities
Location
Easy to walk to many attractions and places to eat.
Staff
Great communication.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable beds and gorgeous art, bathrooms and the littles touches that made it feel special.
Hotel Villa di Sorrento
Sorrento

Attentive staff. Lovely breakfast included. Great view of the sea from our room.

Authenticity & Character
Special touches in the decor
Location
Great locations. Could walk to the beach area, shops and great restaurants easily.
Staff
Staff helped us figure the technology of the room and was quick to help us with small requests like ice for our room or great places to eat.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Alabardieri Hotel Napoli
Naples

We felt fancy in this hotel. Superb location and attentive staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
One of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the city.
Staff
We had to leave at 5am for the train station and they had a lovely boxed breakfast for us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Rome Walking Tour
Private Rome Walking Tour
Rome

Our guide Franco was friendly and knowledgeable and was sensitive to the things we wanted to see and know more about. He found things of interest for our teenaged sons.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Franco was kind and patient and made us feel comfortable to ask questions.
Transport
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Beautiful Greece Trip
Greece | Jun 24 - Jul 2, 2024

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Richard F.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2024
The trip could not have been more perfect. Tasos and the entire team really listened to what we wanted. He made recommendations and suggested revisions where appropriate based upon his knowledge. Their team was always easy to reach with any questions we had. I would definitely work with them again and will recommend them without hesitation Read more

The trip could not have been more perfect. Tasos and the entire team really listened to what we wanted. He made recommendations and suggested revisions where appropriate based upon his knowledge. Their team was always easy to reach with any questions we had. I would definitely work with them again and will recommend them without hesitation

Hotel Reviews
Cyano Suites
Naxos

Beautiful view, clean and comfortable suite, and incredible breakfast. Cyano Suites are very close to the harbor

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Above Blue Suites Santorini
Santorini

Spectacular view and a great staff. Beautiful clean suite. The balcony was very nice but a bit dated. Overall, and amazing location and a great choice. We would love to return

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The Zillers Boutique Hotel
Athens

Beautiful and historic hotel with an amazing view of the Acropolis. Perfectly located to explore historic Athens. Small hotel with a great staff. The hotel felt very welcoming and the rooftop restaurant was perfect.

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Activity Reviews
The Athenian Democracy tour
The Athenian Democracy tour
Athens

Tina was wonderful. She was not only extremely knowledgeable but has a real love of the history of Athens. She’s a perfect guide you through historic Athens

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked the tour. You need to be up for a long walk but I can’t imagine a better way to experience it
Dinner in Athens with Acropolis View
Dinner in Athens with Acropolis View
Athens
Quality of Experience
Food
Incredible dinner
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very friendly staff
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Three generation trip to Italy
Italy | Jun 19 - Jun 28, 2024

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Priscilla M.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2024
Our trip to Italy was a celebration of our granddaughters’ 10 th birthdays. My husband and I, their moms and the two girls traveled from Venice to the Amalfi coast with Florence, Cinque Terre, Pompeii, and Sorrento in between. I have planned many trips before so I know about the mountain of details there are. But with so many stops I felt I needed help with the planning. Tasos was great from the start - patiently fielding all our requests and changes. Also advising us on what was possible... Read more

Our trip to Italy was a celebration of our granddaughters’ 10 th birthdays. My husband and I, their moms and the two girls traveled from Venice to the Amalfi coast with Florence, Cinque Terre, Pompeii, and Sorrento in between. I have planned many trips before so I know about the mountain of details there are. But with so many stops I felt I needed help with the planning. Tasos was great from the start - patiently fielding all our requests and changes. Also advising us on what was possible and what we should not try to do. Our accommodations were perfect - I know it’s difficult to find family rooms in Europe but we had a suite for the kids and a standard room for my husband and I with hot breakfasts included. The breakfast at the Magi House in Sorrento was exceptional! Every driver, every transfer was at the time and location described in our itinerary. We went by train to each city with reserved seats. The standout part of the trip, though, was the guides and the private tours. I loved the scavenger hunt in the Doges Palace in Venice - geared for kids but excellent for adults! Gondola paddling was a hoot. Pizza and gelato class in Florence was very informative and fun! Our Pompeii guide was excellent even though it was raining and thundering. Cleared out the crowds! The driver for the Amalfi coast, Pasquale, was full of information and stories. We were wishing we had a little more time in Ravello. The highlight of the trip was the private Capri Island & Grottos tour with Tony. He went above and beyond showing us around Capri, arranging a wonderful lunch and of course sailing us all around the island with music, snacks and conversation. I can’t thank Tasos and the Travel 12 group for their attention to detail, the clearness and completeness of our itinerary and the ease with which we could communicate with them before, during and now after the trip as we are struggling with lost luggage and out of pocket expenses for a delayed flight. I will definitely use Kimkim again for our next big trip.

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Greece trip planned by Tasos at KimKim Travel wa...
Greece | Jun 3 - Jun 15, 2024

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Leslie H.
Tucson, AZ | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2024
Our trip planned by Tasos at KimKim Travel was the best vacation my Husband and I have ever taken! Tasos worked to organize our customized Greece trip by listening to what we wanted to do and not do. We flew from Tucson, AZ, to Atlanta, GA, then to Athens, Paros and Santorini Islands. We spent 4 days on the mainland of Athens while also traveling to Meteora and Delphi. The history is like none other in the world! The Plaka District is the place to stay for the history in all of Athens... Read more

Our trip planned by Tasos at KimKim Travel was the best vacation my Husband and I have ever taken! Tasos worked to organize our customized Greece trip by listening to what we wanted to do and not do. We flew from Tucson, AZ, to Atlanta, GA, then to Athens, Paros and Santorini Islands. We spent 4 days on the mainland of Athens while also traveling to Meteora and Delphi. The history is like none other in the world! The Plaka District is the place to stay for the history in all of Athens in my opinion and The AVA Boutique Hotel where we stayed had amazing breakfasts every morning and treated us superb. Very comfortable suite w/kitchen. They even gave us welcome and parting gifts! Totally unexpected. In Athens, we visited the Parthenon, Acropolis Hill, the Ancient Agora, National Archaeological Museum. Very historic and great history learned.
Michael was our Tour Guide for The Acropolis & Ancient Athens Mythology Tour, he was wonderful, funny and a great historian.
George was our Private Transfer Driver who drove us safely to Meteora, the oldest Olive Oil Producer in Greece with ancient olive Grove and Delphi and he was great too! He added stops along the way at no additional cost so we could get some beautiful pictures by the sea and history (battle of Thermopylae) that he provided himself. Meteora and Delphi were humbling. The history there and the stories of the Monks from the past to today we will never forget! By the end of the three travel days we were friends with George and he too gave us a parting gift of his very own harvested olive oil and oregano! We're enjoying both today as I write this:)!
George, delivered us to the Athens Airport and we flew to Paros Island. The plane was small and we were cramped. Husband is 6'5" and I'm 5'10" so hard to get around that. Fortunately, it wasn't a long flight.
We loved Paros, didn't want to leave. Don't recommend anywhere that we traveled in Greece to snorkel. Did bring our gear but no coral, sea floor is black rock or rock from volcano eruption and/or earthquakes. Did see lots of small fish though. Water is a beautiful turquoise and just the right temperature in June to swim and enjoy. Don't wear your smart watch in the salt water!
Paros is an amazing Island. Old authentic with new development just as Tasos mentioned. We wanted beaches and that's why Tasos recommended Paros. We spent 4 nights on Paros. Town of Naoussa (where we stayed) and Parikia were great to visit, dine, shop and just go around at our own pace. We had great meals and service everywhere we ate. Never had a bad meal. We stayed at the Contaratos Beach Hotel. Right on the water. Had an amazing balcony that looked right out on the gorgeous pool and then the Sea. The view was fantastic. Employees were awesome at hotel. Always smiling and willing to help whenever needed. Tasos recommended a full day boat trip that we met great people on and had a huge meal that was delicious. All the beer, wine, other beverages and food you wanted. We traveled to many islands, swam and snorkeled. Great day! Naoussa and Parikia were so much fun! We used Panos as a private transfer driver throughout our stay and he was very friendly and kind too.
We took a ferry from Paros to Santorini Island. Very crowded but moved well. We were comfortable on the ride. We arrived on Santorini along with 7 other "Cruise Ships" that day! Santorini is way too crowded at this time of year. Yes, the island is beautiful but don't recommend going here. Way too crowded and expensive. Everything here was more than double the price of Paros and other Greek Islands that are spectacular. Our hotel, Petit Palace Suites, was fantastic. Great view of the caldera, off the crowded track. Room and Employees were fantastic. We took a morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise and thoroughly enjoyed the cruise, ship crew and getting to know the people cruising with us. The town of Oia was beautiful but disappointing because it was way too crowded. Did come away with great pictures from the island though. Wasn't impressed with the sunset. We have prettier sunrises and sunsets in AZ;). We also attended a wine tasting that we were supposed to sip wine, learn about their old vines and the centuries long winemaking process that we would only find in Santorini, but, we were only entitled to sip 4 wines and didn't have any tour or learn about their winemaking process. I think that lasted for 30 minutes. There was no view that I recall either.
After two nights in Santorini, we started our return by flying to Athens late on day 3. However, our flight was cancelled due to weather in Athens. Tasos set us up with "Travel 12" Customer Service through Whatsapp to communicate from the beginning of our trip to the end. Travel 12 was with us all along the way, while Tasos left us to enjoy our trip but monitored the communication. Immediately, Travel 12 was there to support us by offering to find us a hotel with transfers. My Husband stood in line for over 2 hours with Aegean Airlines (partner of Delta) to determine what they were going to do with us. We had to catch a connection the next day at noon for the US out of Athens. We did have insurance and was assured the hotel and flight changes would probably be covered according to Travel 12 so that was a relief. Travel 12 consulted with Tasos and he advised to wait to see what Aegean would do for us because if they offered a hotel with transfers back to airport the next morning our insurance would not cover what Travel 12 was working on for us and that's exactly what happened. Aegean covered transfers and another night stay on Santorini. The hotel was decent and the transfers were timely and just as expected.
Once we finally arrived home in Tucson, AZ, our bags did not. However, Delta tracked them out of Athens and were delivered to our home 2 days later in tact with nothing damaged.

Hotel Reviews
AVA Boutique Hotel
Athens

Wonderful place to stay, great employees, fantastic breakfasts (best on the whole trip!) receive both welcome and parting gifts from them!

Authenticity & Character
Old world classy charm! Chandeliers everywhere!
Location
Historic old city with walking distance to Acropolis.
Staff
Staff was always smiling and exceptionally attentive! There were Employees who stood out but I'm sorry don't remember their names.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was perfect regarding the cleanliness and comfort. Loved the bathroom! Very beautiful bathroom ceiling and chandelier in bedroom:)!!
Monastiri Guesthouse
Kalampaka - Meteora

Beautiful view. Old world charm. Didn't care for different levels in hotel room and bath. Breakfast was just okay. Staff very kind and attentive.

Authenticity & Character
Old world charm. Don't know the history but imagine the hotel is very old with renovations.
Location
Walking distance to town. Loved the town.
Staff
Very helpful and kind!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was very clean, bed wasn't too comfortable though. Hard mattress.
Fedriades Hotel Delphi
Delphi

Smallest bathroom we've ever showered in. Bed and breakfast very nice though. Great location in town to stroll around in.

Authenticity & Character
Nice feel. Didn't get authentic or a character feel here. Small accomodations.
Location
Right in town you can stroll around in. Ate at great restaurant across the street for dinner.
Staff
Did their job. Was only a one night stay.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean and comfortable beside the small shower that sprayed the whole bathroom.
Contaratos Beach Hotel Paros
Naousa

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Authenticity & Character
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Location
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Staff
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Petit Palace Suites
Santorini

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Authenticity & Character
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Location
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Staff
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!
Avra Hotel Rafina
Rafina, Athens

Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.

Authenticity & Character
Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.
Location
Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.
Staff
Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.
Activity Reviews
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Athens

Highly recommend it. Michael our tour guide was great!

Quality of Experience
Highly recommend.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Highly recommend.
Transport
Highly recommend.
Local Transfer in Athens
Greece

Great - Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
The Driver - George!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved George!
Transport
Very safe, informative and helpful!
Meteora Sunset Tour
Meteora Sunset Tour
Meteora

Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing history.

Quality of Experience
Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing history.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing history.
Transport
Very safe and comfortable!
Private Tour of Delphi
Private Tour of Delphi
Greece

Tour Guide was exceptional regarding the history information shared. She even extended the tour time because we were her last tour for the day and she wanted us to have all our questions answered.

Quality of Experience
The history and Tour Guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Perfect!
Transport
Perfect!
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Greece

Owners were very informative and lunch was delicious! View spectacular!!

Quality of Experience
Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing view!
Food
Meals were delicious at the Olive Grove and in Delphi!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
George was very kind, safe driver, shared great historic info, took us to stops that were on the way and even shared a parting gift of his own olive oil and oregano produced from his home! Loved George!
Transport
Very safe and great vehicle!
Local Transfer in Paros
Paros

Panos was very kind, safe and informative about the area.

Quality of Experience
Highly recommend!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Highly recommend!
Transport
Safe and convenient!
Antiparos Day-Trip
Antiparos Day-Trip
Paros

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Quality of Experience
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
Food
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
Transport
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Greece

Guide and tour was great - tired us out though in the heat. Wine tour was disappointing. Wasn't a tour and we had a sip from 4 wines (lasted about a half hour). Did end up having lunch at the winery and that was very good.

Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise
Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise
Santorini

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Quality of Experience
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
Food
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
Transport
Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!
The Greek Wedding Show
The Greek Wedding Show
Santorini

Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.

Quality of Experience
Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.
Transport
Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Perfect honeymoon
Italy | May 11 - May 20, 2024

Charlotte
Charlotte B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Perfect honeymoon planned by Kimkim. The planning process was smooth and they took all of our wants and needs into consideration. We had an unplanned trip to Florence due to a rental car problem and they were able to give us a plan and restaurant recommendations for this new city within 30 minutes. Can’t wait for our next trip with kimkim. Read more

Perfect honeymoon planned by Kimkim. The planning process was smooth and they took all of our wants and needs into consideration. We had an unplanned trip to Florence due to a rental car problem and they were able to give us a plan and restaurant recommendations for this new city within 30 minutes. Can’t wait for our next trip with kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Abruzzi Hotel Rome
Rome

Good location in the heart of Rome. It felt like we could get anywhere within 10-15 minutes walking.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo delle Grazie
Sorrento

The staff was so helpful and friendly! Rooms had a coast feel with beautiful tiles. The locations is great but, because it’s on a busier alley, there are always street lights on and noise from pedestrians. Still would highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Location
15 minute walk to the water or any restaurant.
Staff
Most accommodating staff of our trip. We had a 5:15 am check out and they made us a to go box for breakfast with assorted pastries.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Sabolini Tuscany
Colle di Val d'Elsa

Beautiful villa in Tuscany. Such a relaxing ambiance with rolling hills surrounding. The pool was a nice amenity. Breakfast was amazing! Would definitely recommend having your own vehicle.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful rooms with amazing views.
Location
Within an hour of anything you want to do in Tuscany.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Local transfer in Rome
Rome
Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Rome

Educational and fun tour! Our guide was able to get us through long lines which would have eaten up some of the tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked from the hotel but it was an easy walk.
Car Rental Pick-up
Italy

First car had a mechanical issue but was able to contact the company next day and arrange for vehicle exchange in Florence.

Tuscany E-Bike Tour
Tuscany E-Bike Tour
Italy

Very fun and gratifying trip around the small villages of Tuscany outside of Chianti. Very educational and scenic with a little bit of exercise. The e-bikes made this 3 hour 16 mile tour easy!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chianti Winery Tour & Tasting with Lunch
Chianti Winery Tour & Tasting with Lunch
Italy

Cool winery that was established in the 1400s. I felt like the wine tasting was very informative and I left feeling like I knew much more about wine than before. The associated restaurant was also great.

Quality of Experience
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Car Rental Drop-off
Italy

The car drop off was in the middle of Florence. It was a little unclear that there are two different locations within the city. One was the office and one was the drop off point.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Useful Information
Italy
Quality of Experience
Private Pompeii Tour & Mount Vesuvius visit with lunch and wine tasting
Private Pompeii Tour & Mount Vesuvius visit with lunch and wine tasting
Pompeii

Amazing day filled with education, great wine, and great food. Pompeii was so fascinating with so much history within the soil. The winery had the most breathtaking view of our whole trip. The wine was organic and the food was great. Climbing Mount Vesuvius was a little tough but worth it.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Sorrento

We loved that this wasn’t a large group tour on a boat. We were with only six other people. Unfortunately, the weather was not great for this boat day, but we had breaks in the rain and we’re still able to see all the sites and even swim.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Capri Island & Grottos Boat Tour from Sorrento
Capri Island & Grottos Boat Tour from Sorrento
Sorrento

Beautiful and relaxing trip around the island of Capri with four hours to explore the island. We had fun on the chairlift up to the top of the island. Highly recommend walking down the hill to the port from the city center rather than taking the bus as the walk was short and peaceful and took us through some picturesque villas. The boat tour took us around and in all the caves and sights of the coast. The blue grotto was expensive ($18 per person plus a suggested $10/ person tip) but in our opinion something that you should experience once.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas