GA Trips

I had the pleasure of working with Angela from KimKim to plan my recent trip to Greece, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. Angela truly went above and beyond to curate an amazing itinerary filled with fantastic tours and activities. From the moment I reached out to Angela, she made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Her expertise and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the trip was taken care of. She listened to my preferences and crafted a personalized journey that exceeded all expectations. The tours Angela arranged were exceptional, offering insightful glimpses into Greece's rich history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Each day brought new adventures and unforgettable memories, thanks to her thoughtful planning. I highly recommend Angela to anyone looking to plan their dream vacation. Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to providing outstanding service make her the ideal travel agent. Thanks to Angela, my trip to Greece was truly unforgettable, and I can't wait to plan my next adventure with her expertise.

We really enjoyed our 11 day tour of Crete, seeing small villages and big cities. Our guides and drivers were superb, and flexible when we took more time than usual at the historical sites. Angela, our coordinator, was always responsive to questions. Our hotels were well-chosen and rooms in Chania and Iraklion exceeded our expectations.

Wonderful trip to Greece in November. We were initially concerned about visiting Greece outside of the main tourist season, but November is the only month our schedules permit visiting. Our Kim Kim local specialist Angela immediately put our concerns to rest and crafted the perfect trip. The weather cooperated with sunny and warm days and temperate evenings. Our itinerary included Athens, Crete, and Santorini.

Athens was alive with people, but not overcrowded. Angela picked great accommodations that were clean, comfortable, and perfectly situated. We did the Mythology tour including the Acropolis, with Alternative Athens that was astonishing. The Plaka Sunset tour with Greek Cocktails was a particularly interesting as not only was our guide Vanessa charming and informative, she took us to areas with fascinating history and breathtaking views at sunset. Not to mention the cocktails she selected were unique and delicious!

If we had to pick a highlight of the trip it was Crete. We stayed in Rethymno which is a near perfectly preserved medieval town with an abundance of history and ancient alleyways lined with restaurants and shops. Angela arranged two tours highlighting the history of the island and civilization, combined with local experiences to gain an understanding of the historical significance of the island we barely knew existed. Our tour guides Joanna and Ioanna in company with Nikos our driver, are wonderful people who provided an abundance of fascinating history. We visited small villages, traveled winding roadways with panoramic vistas, and ate fabulous meals of local delicacies all at the recommendation of our incredible guides. We made memories that will last our lifetimes.

Our final stop was Santorini, which was the only destination where it was noticeable that it was not high season. However quiet, it did not detract from the natural beauty of the island. Our stay at Blue Dolphins was as comfortable as every other accommodation Angela booked us into. It was an absolute pleasure to take the All Time Classic Santorini tour with Elena without having to contend with summertime crowds. We visited the Akrotiri archeological site, red beach, black beach where we had a seaside lunch, wine tasting, then ending the day viewing a stunning sunset.

We travel frequently, and this is the first time we used a travel agency faced with the complexity of a visit to Greece. It was a great value and all we had to do was relax and enjoy not having been belabored with planning. We are tremendously satisfied customers and it will certainly not be our last experience with Kim Kim!

Hotel Reviews

Blend Hotel Athens

Athens

Now Bob W, the hotel was clean, roomy, and comfortable hotel in a terrific location. Unique in that there is no on site reception, the process worked flawlessly and the virtual staff was always available to help. Breakfast in the cafe was wonderful!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Restaurants and Cafe's just outside on a largely pedestrian only street leading to Monastiraki square

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cressa Suites - Adults Only

Rethymno

Beautifully restored hotel in the medieval neighborhood of Rethymno. Just be forewarned that the rooms are up a spiral staircase and there is no staff to offer assistance with luggage. We found this aspect quite challenging.

Authenticity & Character

Location

A short walk from the main roadway nestled in the midst of the historic city.

Staff

The staff was kind, friendly and delivered a scrumptious breakfast to enjoy privately on out terrace.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room featured a hot tub that was basically just an outdoor bathtub which was kind of gross and unusable. As I mentioned above getting luggage up a winding staircase is difficult.

Niche Hotel Athens

Athens

Everything was in line with a top quality hotel. Perfect location, large well appointed rooms, amazing breakfast in the restaurant with amazing views of the Acropolis.

Authenticity & Character

I would describe it as a luxury property.

Location

A block from the Plaka neighborhood in the shadow of the Acropolis.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bedding was very comfortable and they even offered a pillow selection!

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

Nicely maintained, clans and roomy hotel with absolutely astonishing views! The breakfast was incredible and delivered directly to your room each morning by a friendly staff member.

Authenticity & Character

Postcard hotel nestled in the hillside of iconic Santorini.

Location

Not only is the view amazing, it's situated just a short walk to Fira along charming walkways.

Staff

John was great and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The entire property was spotlessly clean and the bed comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Plaka Sunset Tour with Greek Cocktails

Athens

The Plaka Sunset tour with Greek Cocktails was a particularly interesting as not only was our guide Vanessa charming and informative, she took us to areas with fascinating history and breathtaking views at sunset. Not to mention the cocktails she selected were unique and delicious!

Quality of Experience

Visiting "hidden" areas of Plaka with fascinating origins.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Vanessa was a great guide and lovely person.

Transport

It was a walking tour, but we were met at our hotel right on time.

Knossos Palace & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences from East

Greece

We learned so much about the history of Crete, the Minoan civilization, the Venetian and subsequent Ottoman occupations that were richly informative. We visited a small village occupied by generations of locals. We had a sumptuous lunch topped off with a wine tasting that all together made for a perfect day.

Quality of Experience

Every stop and every minute in between was filled with interesting detail.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Joanna our guide and Nikos our driver were passionate about Crete and genuinely interested in spending the day with us.

Transport

Nikos was like a guide himself and made the time spent richly rewarding. Plus he makes the best Raki on the island!

Luxuries of Mirabello with Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos from East

Greece

Ioanna our tour guide is a true historian and kept us fully engaged with fascinating historical details as well as present day facts about Crete and its culture. We deviated a bit from the scheduled itinerary based upon her recommendation which turned into a truly memorable day. We learned about the history of Rethymno (where we were staying) which is a near perfectly preserved medieval town. Ioana brought the history of Crete and its civilizations to life with her extensive knowledge as we visited a bustling local village and traveled winding roadways with panoramic vistas. We toured a olive oil factory and enjoyed fabulous meals of local delicacies all at the recommendation of our incredible guide. Nikos was our driver again and brought even more charm (and Raki) to the experience than he did the day before.

Quality of Experience

The passion about the history of Crete combined with the knowledge of our guide made this a truly special day.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Ioanna and driver Nikos are genuinely caring and thoughtful people that were a pleasure to know.

Transport

Nikos was knowledgeable, funny, and an overall engaging individual.

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

The tour was astonishing. We gently ascended the Acropolis until we reached the Parthenon while being entertained by stories of Greek gods and ancient history.

Quality of Experience

It was the Acropolis! What more needs to be said?

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was wonderful and caring.

All time classic Santorini 2023

Greece

Amazing day. We visited the Akrotiri archeological site, red beach, black beach where we had a seaside lunch, wine tasting, then ending the day viewing a stunning sunset.

Quality of Experience

Every aspect was great.

Food

Lunch was included and it was amazing!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Elena was great. She was passionate about us having a great experience.

Transport

Punctual and enjoyable ride in a luxury van.

From Athens to Santorini, to Crete, we saw many beautiful, historical, and cultural sites, making it tough to pick one memorable moment. Honestly, a positive tone was set from the very beginning with the pickup up at the airport in Athens. Our first guide in Athens was Michael, and he was followed by Haris. Both very outgoing, and very knowledgeable. The Monasteries at Meteora were simply breathtaking, although the bus ride, at least the return, was a bit much. I wish I could remember the guide’s name (he was Canadian I believe), but he too was knowledgeable and personable. On to the views and Blue Domes of Santorini, where after much discussion, my wife and I decided our most memorable experience was the Catamaran trip, and a day on the Sea. We both love the water, whether it be a Lake, a Sea, or an Ocean. A great time for sure. Our other day-trip on Santorini was also worthy of a thumbs up. On to Crete, and what can you say about Crete? The Catamaran excursion aside, my wife and I were both an awe of Crete. From the blue seas, to the majestic mountains, to the charming villages, to the rich history and culture, Crete had it all. We were blessed to have an extremely knowledgeable and likable guide in Alexander all three days. So while the Catamaran was indeed our #1 memorable experience, Crete simply “rocked” from the very beginning. It has to be mentioned how the entire experienced was well choreographed. By that I mean every person involved doing their part by simply being at the right place at the right time. Our departure from Crete started with a 4:45 am pickup, and that kind gentleman was actually early!

Hotel Reviews

11 Enteka Acropolis Suites

Athens – Acropoli

The 11 Enteka Acropolis gets high marks for location, cleanliness. It was also quiet. The room was basic, but modern and clean. Their website advertised breakfast which was not accurate. Although it appears they did update their site, there remained an entry near the bottom that said, “Breakfast 8-11”

Authenticity & Character

The authenticity is in the name. We also like to stay in locally owned and operated accommodations.

Location

All the meeting places were within an easy walk. We took the Metro to catch the bus to Meteora, and the Metro Station was literally around the corner.

Staff

Our interaction was ilimited, but both individuals we interacted with were kind and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It helps this was a new property because it easily displays this. But the staff also appears to work hard to keep both the rooms and the common areas clean.

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

This was a tough one to review. The views were absolutely amazing, as was the morning breakfast served right outside your door. Our room (101), was loated next to a room with a common wall that was “paper-thin.” On the night of a major storm, they appeared to use this room as a secondary office to allow people whose flight was severely delayed to check-in. This went on to 23:00 hours, and we know this could you could literally hear every word. My wife had an unfortunate fall on the wet stairs leading away from the common area in front of our room. Fortunately she only sustained a very nasty bruise. But I have to acknowledge the staff being very courteous and approachable. Very helpful. We did not tell the staff about the fall however.

Authenticity & Character

The character was in the decor.

Location

If you want views, this is the place.

Staff

Very kind, polite and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Insulate the was between 101 and 102! Cleanliness was not an issue.

City Lion

Heraklion Crete

If you desire a stay in Heraklion, this is a good option. It’s with walking distance of dozens of restaurants and bars, and dozens of dessert and coffee options. Also an easy walk to the waterfront.

Staff

Very helpful. Although the quote, “office hours” were limited, the staff was always available either by phone or WhatsApp.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean!

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

A beautiful day dawned on us as we walked amongst the birthplace of democracy. To walk among ruins thousands of years old, and with a knowledgeable guide, makes the day worth waking up to.

The Delicious Athens Food Tour

Greece

Wow! So many wonderful dishes, locations, and people. It’s always great to meet and interact with locals. Haris seemed to have a magical touch of picking all the right locations.

Quality of Experience

A great way to get to know and understand local dishes.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Haris was outgoing and knowledgeable

Athens to Meteora day trip by scenic train ride!

Athens

The Monasteries were truly amazing, breathtaking and memorable. The drivers and guides was knowledgeable and engaging. The “downer” on this trip involved Mother Nature intervening, causing a change in plans from a train ride to a bus ride. For us, the return bus ride was not something to behold, and probably something we won’t likely forget. We had to ladies in front of us. As we began to pull out and head “home”, one rudely reclined her seat all the way back into my wife’s lap, and when asked politely to consider moving it back up halfway, rudely declined. On top of that, my wife woke up the next morning with some rash on the back of her left leg, that we can only assume was picked up on the ride home.

Transport

LS Catamaran Cruise MDL

Santorini

It always helps when the weather is good for a trip like this, and it was. Add in a beautiful setting, a glass of wine, the wind in your face, friendly, outgoing crew members, and you have the ingredients for a memorable experience. And that it was.

Quality of Experience

Being out on the water in great weather!

Food

Outstanding!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All very polite, and helpful.

Transport

On-time. Our driver was as polite and helpful as the boat crew.

Winter Panoramic Tour 23-24

Santorini

Again, it helps that this experiences was not during the high season, Anytime you can walk the street in a small, local village, and see little to no people, is huge. I think we saw my Cats that people! Our guide was very outgoing and knowledgeable.

Luxuries of Mirabello with Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos from East

Greece

My only complaint on this trip was the closure of the Monastery and the inability to actually take a boat ride out to Spinalonga Island. There appeared to be no real reason why. But overall, the trip was a wonderful experience. I’m a history nut, so walking among the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization, was an experience worth remembering. Our guide, Alexander, knows all the “nooks and crannies” of Crete, so we knew we were in good hands. Oh, and also, it was very cool to see a 4000 year old Olive tree.

Quality of Experience

Anytime you get the opportunity to see ancient history, you’ve reached the pinnacle of any experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alexander knows his tuff!

Transport

A well stocked mobile refrigerator!

Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East

Greece

So not only did we get the experience of a very knowledgeable local guide, but we also got the experience of a local expert regarding Knossos Palace. And how amazing it was to descend into the Cave of Zeus. As with the day before, having someone like Alexander at our disposal makes all the difference. I also can’t complete this review without adding the lunch at Taverna Kourites. A small village, a great restaurant, an extraordinary host, added to the grand experience.

Quality of Experience

Seeing so much history, culture and authenticity.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alexander’s knowledge beyond what you normally see.

Transport

Again, a nicely stocked mobile refrigerator!

Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her

Greece

With the completion of this experience, we had been from one side of Crete, to the other. We went from the Minoans to the Venetians in the history books. As with other excursions, small towns, very few people, and with a knowledgeable guide, simply makes for a better experience.

Quality of Experience

History! Culture! Scenery! No people! A great guide!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The fast knowledge, and “inside” information.

Transport

Did I mention a well stocked refrigerator?

We had the most fabulous 60's birthday celebration trip to Greece in late Sept and it would not have been nearly as fun, relaxed, and well coordinated if Angela at Kim Kim had not helped us. She was so fantastic in making sure we comfortable with all that she chose for us, she was attentive during the trip, checking on us and problem solving along the way. There was not much to problem solve because she planned the trip with such care for us that almost nothing went wrong. I have already referred at least 3 people to her and will continue to do so. She was amazing.

As for the trip, we visited Athens and had an extremely knowledgable tour guide the took through the weaving streets of Athens filling us with history along the way. On to Milos for a lovely day long catamaran that took us to the most spectacular water! The accommodations at the Dome White Caste pools was so lovely and the food was amazing. The staff went out of their way to make us feel at home.

Next on to Naxos and the highlight of this island was its laid back feel, culinary delights and kind people. Our tour took us to a lovely homestead farm where we cooked a meal with a lovely couple. I was so amazing the hospitality these folks showed us. Just lovely. The only thing about the tour in Naxos was that we were to go to an Olive Oil factory and we were very much looking forward to it, but it did not happen.

Last spot Santorini. A truly beautiful island and the Oia Mansion was to die for accommodations. The only warning I would give folks is that even in late Sept/early Oct, it was very crowded. On one day, there were 5+ cruise ships and frankly walking down the street was impossible. Luckily we had a spectacular roof top to hide from the crowds!

All in all, a wonderful trip made possible and even more fantastic by Angela and her Kim Kim team. I will definitely be using them again and again for my travel needs.