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Insiders Travel Experiences

Insiders Travel Experiences is a GNTO-registered DMC in Athens, as well as a HATTA and ASTA member.

Founded in 2013, the company offers specialized themed tours and complete holiday packages throughout mainland Greece.

Our expertise is designing programs completely tailored to the wishes of our guests- even customizing elements on the way. We aim to offer unique travel experiences that exceed your expectations.

We want to give you the opportunity to discover what lies beneath the surface through our distinctive Insider’s look.

Our philosophy is to offer high quality, private, and personalized experiential vacation packages that engage travelers, and give them the opportunity to see Greece through our eyes, as we know and love it.

By carefully listening to your passions and interests we create a program that covers every aspect of what makes up your dream vacation.

Insiders Travel Experiences is part of the following groups: Greece Travel Agents, Italy Travel Agents

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24 Hours of Splendid Communication
Italy | Oct 23 - Nov 5, 2023

Victoria
Victoria J.
Sudbury, MA | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023
Superb - that was our experience with Chris and Maria Grazia of the Italy team.  Upon first reaching out to KimKim we were immediately connected to Chris.  He understood our hopes and preferences and compiled extraordinary hotel accommodations in four cities.  Along with Maria Grazia, he set up the right-fit tour guides and transportation for us.  Maria Grazia supplied daily detailed information with names and connections.  Midway through our two week Italy stay, we switched plans and Maria... Read more

Superb - that was our experience with Chris and Maria Grazia of the Italy team.  Upon first reaching out to KimKim we were immediately connected to Chris.  He understood our hopes and preferences and compiled extraordinary hotel accommodations in four cities.  Along with Maria Grazia, he set up the right-fit tour guides and transportation for us.  Maria Grazia supplied daily detailed information with names and connections.  Midway through our two week Italy stay, we switched plans and Maria Grazia fully understood and reacted quickly to make other plans for us. Chris suggested an online meeting before we left our Boston home to review our specialized itinerary  which proved extremely worthwhile and allowed us to make a face-to-face connection.  Thanks to the Whatsapp application we had both Chris and Maria Graze in our pockets 24 hrs. per day.  We did have some off-hours communication that both Chris and Maria Graze accepted helpfully and graciously - they both possess a great sense of humor.  We could not more strongly recommend KimKim and the extraordinary Chris and Maria Grazia.

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Nov 14, 2023

Dear Vikki & Bob,
Thank you so very much for your kind words and your 5* review, much appreciated!
It has been a pleasure working with you planning this amazing trip to Italy, and also during your journey. Maria & myself are both very grateful for your flexibility during your trip and also your overall appreciation of our services. I will surely share this wonderful feedback with her, she will be very happy!
Should you wish to arrange your next adventure in Greece, you know where to find me :)
Wishing you all the best and happy holidays ahead!
Warm regards,
Chris

Following the steps of St Paul in Greece and more...
Greece | Sep 20 - Oct 3, 2023

Darlene
Darlene G.
Omaha, NE | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
The tour we requested from Chris was based around 'Following the steps of St Paul in Greece', plus wanting to see some additional scenic parts of Greece. Therefore, our two week trip took us to Thessaloniki, Philippi, Zagori, Meteora, Delphi, Athens, and Zakynthos. The guides we had for Thessaloniki/Philippi, Meteora, Delphi, Athens/Corinth were all extremely knowledgeable about the ancient ruins, Greek history, Greek mythology, and Apostle Paul, etc. However, we had requested not to visit... Read more

The tour we requested from Chris was based around 'Following the steps of St Paul in Greece', plus wanting to see some additional scenic parts of Greece. Therefore, our two week trip took us to Thessaloniki, Philippi, Zagori, Meteora, Delphi, Athens, and Zakynthos. The guides we had for Thessaloniki/Philippi, Meteora, Delphi, Athens/Corinth were all extremely knowledgeable about the ancient ruins, Greek history, Greek mythology, and Apostle Paul, etc. However, we had requested not to visit a lot of museums and explained that neither of us were history buffs, so were overwhelmed by the number of museums we visited and quantity of Greek history and mythology that we were given.

Our private driver, Andreas, was fun to be around and very accommodating as we traveled from place to place on the mainland.

My favorite places were Zagori, Meteora, and blue caves of Zakynthos because of the beauty of the scenery. My favorite lodging was the Pirrion Boutique Hotel in Zagori because the hostess was so welcoming and helpful.

I was disappointed in the arrangements made in Zakynthos. To enjoy the island, we really needed access to a car, or provided information for booking transportation from the town of Zakynthos. Our one tour provided transportation to/from the boat launch to the Blue Caves, but that was only a half day of the two full days on the island.

I did enjoy meeting Chris while in Athens.

Hotel Review
Pirrion Boutique Hotel
Ano Pedina, Zagorochoria, Ioannina

We thoroughly enjoyed this 10-room hotel that was family friendly, and very welcoming! The hostess was willing to answer our questions about their village, other Zagori villages, and what we didn't want to miss in the surrounding area. The views from the hotel were breathtaking and there were multiple levels of seating outside to enjoy the scenery. Breakfast was included at the hotel as part of our tour, and dinner was available if you did not want to go into the small village. We enjoyed the food served for both breakfast and dinner. There was a bar available on-site for wine, beer, and cocktails within the bar area or dining room. NOTE: This hotel is not for those who are mobility challenged. Parking is limited, and down the hill from the hotel entrance. There are several steps to get to the entrance, and to get to the rooms inside the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is in the mountains with beautiful scenery, close to the Zagori villages, Vikos Gorge, and stone bridges.
Staff
The hostess took care of our check in/out process, answered questions about the area, helped keep the breakfast buffet filled, and waited on us at dinner. She was very friendly and did everything she could to make our stay pleasant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The lobby, restaurant, bar, and guest rooms were all clean, comfortable, and well stocked.
Activity Reviews
Full day tour in Thessaloniki
Full day tour in Thessaloniki
Greece

The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We saw parts of the modern city and ruins within our tour. There was more walking than I expected and was comfortable doing. My favorite parts were the markets, and the historic area and open spaces down by the sea.

Philippi & Amphipoli Guided tour
Philippi & Amphipoli Guided tour
Greece

I enjoyed seeing the ruins of the ancient city of Philippi and hearing about the Apostle Paul's time in that area. The guide was very informative.

Quality of Experience
The information provided by our guide and seeing where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned made the Bible stories more real.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The volume of information shared about the area was extensive.
Transport
The vehicle was comfortable, easy to get in/out. There were snacks and water available for us during the tour.
Breathtaking Meteora (private)
Breathtaking Meteora (private)
Greece

The rock formations were truly breathtaking! When we arrived in the area, we drove around and took pictures because the weather forecast for the day of our tour was for rain. When we started our tour the next day, the fog was thick enough to not see the rock formations nor monasteries on the top or sides of the formations. As the day progressed, the fog cleared and we were able to enjoy the scenery we came to see. The history of the monasteries was very interesting, but we needed to climb a lot of steps to get up to them. Some friends had told us about visiting the monasteries, and they were able to see more parts of the buildings than our tour included, which was disappointing to us. They were still worth seeing though!

- Delphi Guided Tour
- Delphi Guided Tour
Greece

We initially visited a museum and then the ruins of Delphi. I do not enjoy museums, especially when I am taken from exhibit to exhibit that the guide wants us to see, rather than being able to wander and view/read information on what might interest me. It was pouring down rain when we got to the ruins, so we asked to cut our tour short.

Shipwreck and Blue Caves Skinari
Shipwreck and Blue Caves Skinari
Zakynthos

While I was not impressed with the shipwreck, I loved the boat ride and the caves. The varying rock formations along the way, clear blue water, and the boat going into the caves were the highlights for me. While I knew we would have the opportunity to swim, I did not realize there would be no bathroom on the boat to finish getting ready to swim, so I missed out on that part of the experience.

Ancient Corinth & Church of Apostle Paul
Ancient Corinth & Church of Apostle Paul
Greece

Our guide was very knowledgeable about Ancient Corinth, and I enjoyed seeing these specific ruins and hearing how they related to the Apostle Paul. The tour included another museum that was not of interest to me. I was under the impression that we would get to see the Apostolos Pavlos Church right outside the ruins and asked the guide about that prior to going into the museum. I was assured that that was the last part of the tour, but we drove right past it on the way out of Ancient Corinth. I was very disappointed!

- Athens Highlights
- Athens Highlights
Athens

I had visited Athens before and been to the Acropolis and Parthenon, but our guide provided much more historical information than I received previously. I enjoyed wandering around the ruins and marveling at what is still standing, but the paths getting up to and on top of the rock were uneven and dangerous in places. The second amphitheater was being set up for a concert, and it is amazing that it can still be used for performances. We visited the New Acropolis Museum, a world renown museum, but it was still not of interest to me. Again our guide took us to the view specific parts of the museum vs letting us wander around some to see exhibits that might have peaked our interest. We were supposed to see the historic Agora, but it happened to be closed that day, so we went there after being in Corinth the next day. We then walked around the current market place with many restaurants and bars, souvenir stands, etc. The second half of the day we were driven on a panoramic city tour to see the sights of Athens, stopping for photo opportunities at Olympic Stadium, changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace, etc.

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 24, 2023
Dear Darlene,
Thank you for your detailed feedback regarding all services offered on this trip. I am glad to hear that your overall experience on this trip was great and that you enjoyed the guided tours, the hotels, and the places you visited. Regarding the car rental possibility in Zakynthos, I understood that you could book that directly through your hotel's concierge once you were on the island and got an impression of the local roads and drivers I remember mentioning that to you early in...
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Dear Darlene,
Thank you for your detailed feedback regarding all services offered on this trip. I am glad to hear that your overall experience on this trip was great and that you enjoyed the guided tours, the hotels, and the places you visited. Regarding the car rental possibility in Zakynthos, I understood that you could book that directly through your hotel's concierge once you were on the island and got an impression of the local roads and drivers I remember mentioning that to you early in our conversation when we were discussing the possibility of an ATV rental in Santorini, I had suggested opting for that after you landed on the island and saw the condition of the roads. I assumed that you would keep the same thinking for Zakynthos as well. Nevertheless, if I had known that you wanted to rent a car while in Zakynthos, I would surely help with that, so I am sorry for any inconvenience on that front.
In any case, I want to thank you again for providing such a detailed overview of certain parts of your trip. I understand that some things could be better, and we will make sure to share your feedback with all relevant partners and put it to good use, as we always look to improve and aspire to offer our travelers nothing short of the best.
I appreciate your kind words and overall good impression and I hope to get a chance to plan another trip for you in the future.
Kind regards,
Chris

Amazing Stay in Greece.
Greece | Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2023

Elizabeth
Elizabeth L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
All of the people that helped us on our Greece trip were amazing. Special shout out to the driver from the Ferry to Chania (he also drove back to the airport in Chania). A lovely man, incredibly helpful driving tips, create conversation he crushed it. Also our guide on our first day in Athens to Acropolis (and food tour) was awesome. Food tour on last day was also incredible - guide was great and the other people on the tour were fun too.
The drive to Chora Sfakion was stunning as was the...
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All of the people that helped us on our Greece trip were amazing. Special shout out to the driver from the Ferry to Chania (he also drove back to the airport in Chania). A lovely man, incredibly helpful driving tips, create conversation he crushed it. Also our guide on our first day in Athens to Acropolis (and food tour) was awesome. Food tour on last day was also incredible - guide was great and the other people on the tour were fun too.
The drive to Chora Sfakion was stunning as was the hike to Sweet Water. Bus taxi to Loutro and back to Sfakion was really fun.

All in all an amazing trip.

Santorini was a bit overrun with cruise ships which made walking in Fira a challenge. But that is the only "bummer".

Hotel Reviews
Athinaidos K&K Unique Holiday Homes

Gives you a taste of what living in Athens would be like. Lovely Hotel Manager - super helpful with restaurants in Athens (our best meal) and great suggestions for our future stays in Santorini and Crete.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites
Firostefani, Santorini
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
ventilation/fan to fight tile mold
Elia Zampeliou Hotel
Chania

Loved location - authenticity - breakfast - staff - just great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
shower
Activity Reviews
Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour
Athens
Quality of Experience
Food
All was amazing - just the quantity was a bit overwhelming but it didn't seem to stop us.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide - female from Olympia - was OUTSTANDING - her knowledge, her delivery - we LOVED her. Kills us that we didn't get her full name so we can recommend to any and all that go to Athens.
Sunset Volcano Cruise on a wooden boat
Sunset Volcano Cruise on a wooden boat
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
It was better than expected feeding so many - solidly good
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
not all staff was super friendly - they seemed tired of tourists. Boat was great.
An ultimate food experience in the villages around Chania
An ultimate food experience in the villages around Chania
Chania

They take you to towns off the beaten path and you meet people from villages you wouldn't likely meet otherwise.

Quality of Experience
Food
liked the sampling of all
Guides, Drivers and Staff
FANTASTIC guide - on some stops i.e. Olive Oil factory we wished he gave the tour!
Transport
Driver made all the miles pass seamlessly - such interesting antic dotes
Local specialist: Thanos Nikopoulos

All our guides were personable and well infor...
Greece | Oct 5 - Oct 13, 2023

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Holly W.
Pawleys Island, SC | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

All our guides were personable and well informed. They were great
Meteora was simply awe inspiring.
And our driver Yannis made the whole trip a special experience

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Thank you, Holly, for your kind words!
I'll share them with everyone involved, and with Yannis of course. I am happy that you had an amazing holiday and enjoyed breathtaking places and views in Meteora and Zagori. It was a pleasure and honor meeting all of you in Athens.
Hope to plan another holiday for you in the future. Until then, all the best and safe travels!
Kind regards,
Chris

Off the beaten path in Greece.
Greece | Oct 5 - Oct 13, 2023

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Julia H.
Albemarle, NC | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
Chris did a great job of putting together an “off the beaten path” trip for us. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly. Trips to Meteora,, Zagori villages and our boat day in Corfu were made more special by informative guides who were passionate about their home towns. Our driver, Yannis, was so much more than a driver. He was an informative tour guide who taught us and created immersive experiences. His guidance, information and excellent driving enriched our trip. Read more

Chris did a great job of putting together an “off the beaten path” trip for us. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly. Trips to Meteora,, Zagori villages and our boat day in Corfu were made more special by informative guides who were passionate about their home towns. Our driver, Yannis, was so much more than a driver. He was an informative tour guide who taught us and created immersive experiences. His guidance, information and excellent driving enriched our trip.

Activity Review
Palaiokastritsa Boat Experience
Palaiokastritsa Boat Experience
Corfu

Beautiful day with knowledgeable Captain Spiros. We were constantly in awe.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Captain Spiros
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 16, 2023

Thank you so much, Julia, for your kind words!
I really appreciate you taking the time to provide these reviews and evaluations, and I am super glad that your trip to such amazing destinations in Greece went smoothly. I am sure that Yannis elevated your experience, and I will share your feedback with him, he will be very happy.
Wishing you all the best and hope to plan another trip for you in the future!
Kind regards and safe travels,
Chris

Thank you Thanos!
Greece | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2023

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Elisa S.
Haverhill, MA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2023
Thanos planned out a wonderful trip for tye four of us and was available at any time for clarification and support. We had an amazing trip due to his recommendations abd would reach out to him again for planning purposes. Read more

Thanos planned out a wonderful trip for tye four of us and was available at any time for clarification and support. We had an amazing trip due to his recommendations abd would reach out to him again for planning purposes.

Hotel Review
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites
Firostefani, Santorini

Christina and Nikki were amazing support and gave great recommendations for our stay. The hotel is clean and organized and the breakfast on the patio can’t be beat. Delicious and local foods and fruits. Huge help with our luggage and getting us settled..book your stay at This location you will be highly satisfied.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the trail to Oia!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Thanos Nikopoulos

Greece Mainland and Corfu trip
Greece | Sep 25 - Oct 7, 2023

Sharon
Sharon B.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
This was our first experience using the help of a trip planner, and it won't be the last time we do that! We were beyond satisfied with the experience overall, and especially grateful for the unflagging support, patience and insights of our Athens-based connection, Chris Gravas. From start to finish, he was helpful, available, and supportive. He started us off with a very inclusive trip plan and let us make many custom adjustments to it. However, we took nearly all of Chris's suggestions... Read more

This was our first experience using the help of a trip planner, and it won't be the last time we do that! We were beyond satisfied with the experience overall, and especially grateful for the unflagging support, patience and insights of our Athens-based connection, Chris Gravas. From start to finish, he was helpful, available, and supportive. He started us off with a very inclusive trip plan and let us make many custom adjustments to it. However, we took nearly all of Chris's suggestions for hotels, private tours and self-guided options, and every one of them was a winner. We had fabulous local tour guides, particularly in Athens and Meteora, as suggested by Chris. The hotels were charming and comfortable, as we requested. The itinerary included a stop in Delphi that we hadn't considered until Chris suggested it, and we were so glad we did that. Chris even offered to meet us in Athens to answer any questions or concerns, and we spent a fun and relaxing evening there with him at a great restaurant. Our tour of Greece, from Athens to Delphi to Meteora to Corfu was very special and one of the best trips we have ever taken.

Hotel Review
Tsikeli Hotel Meteora
Meteora

We loved our stay at Tsikeli Hotel. It is beautifully and very conveniently located in Kastraki Village with views of the Meteora monoliths. We could walk to many places from there. The room was modern and comfortable. We enjoyed the restaurant as well. All the meals there were delicious, and the staff was friendly and welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Acropolis Guided Tour
Acropolis Guided Tour
Athens

Fantastic guide! She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing her expertise. We learned a lot, and loved the experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Delphi Ancient Trail Hike
Delphi Ancient Trail Hike
Greece

Due to heavy rains the day before, we had to make changes to the hike as described. However our guide Hilda was amazing, and we hiked through the nearby town of Chrisso, and through an enormous olive grove, one of the largest in Greece. The hike was not only beautiful but really interesting, as Hilda knew the area so well and shared much about the importance and use of olive trees in Greece. Loved it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Meteora Hiking
Meteora Hiking
Greece

This was probably our favorite guided tour. Our hiking guide, Chris, was particularly great. He paced the hike to our abilities and still took us to amazing places around and on top of the monoliths of Meteora. We had toured most of the monasteries on our own (amazing also) but felt we really connected with the magic of this place on the hike with Chris, away from the other tourists, up close and personal with the landscape in a unique way. Chris knew everything about the flora, fauna and geology there and shared so much with us. Truly a notable day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 09, 2023
Dear Sharon,
Thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated!
I truly value your feedback and I am very happy to have helped you have such a unique holiday and tailor it around your special interests. I will make sure to share your feedback with all guides and everyone involved as well, they will be very happy to receive it.
I had a great time with you and it was a pleasure meeting you both, thank you both so much for such a wonderful evening and for the dinner. If I ever visit...
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Dear Sharon,
Thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated!
I truly value your feedback and I am very happy to have helped you have such a unique holiday and tailor it around your special interests. I will make sure to share your feedback with all guides and everyone involved as well, they will be very happy to receive it.
I had a great time with you and it was a pleasure meeting you both, thank you both so much for such a wonderful evening and for the dinner. If I ever visit Texas, I will surely let you know.
Wish you both all the very best and I will be happy to arrange another holiday for you in the future.
Kind regards,
Chris Gravas

A Wonderful Honeymoon
Greece | Sep 10 - Sep 23, 2023

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Brian S.
East Tremont, NY | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
Chris was easy to reach and always on call if we needed anything during our two week honeymoon. From the planning phase through execution Chris was responsive and kind in making sure we had an unforgettable trip. All of the drivers and tour guides we had through Chris’s agency were top notch, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The tour guide we had in Chania for the Wine and Olive Oil tour, Andres, was a standout. Our driver in Santorini, Lefteris, was also a standout. Most of our hotels... Read more

Chris was easy to reach and always on call if we needed anything during our two week honeymoon. From the planning phase through execution Chris was responsive and kind in making sure we had an unforgettable trip. All of the drivers and tour guides we had through Chris’s agency were top notch, welcoming, and knowledgeable.

The tour guide we had in Chania for the Wine and Olive Oil tour, Andres, was a standout. Our driver in Santorini, Lefteris, was also a standout.

Most of our hotels were wonderful.

I would suggest not booking with Veneziano Boutique Hotel in Heraklion. It was not an adequate hotel even for the two nights we were there. The smallest bathroom with no door to the shower leaves water everywhere when showering. There is no staff there after 3 or 4pm, so hopefully you don’t need any assistance.

The cooking class is Naxos was excellent, but unfortunately, my husband has a dairy allergy, and this was not communicated to the leader of the class. She felt so badly that my husband was unable to eat some of the foods she planned for us to make. She handled it wonderfully and altered some of the recipes where she could, but ultimately, this was not her fault. This is not a complaint but more of a warning to anyone doing a cooking class to be more pushy when it comes to making sure that the allergies were taken care of especially for such an expensive excursion. Being dairy free in Greece was hard enough! It didn’t ruin our honeymoon in the least.

We would recommend anyone book through KimKim and with Chris. Especially while I was planning our wedding, knowing that our honeymoon was being simultaneously planned gave me peace of mind.

Hotel Reviews
Veneziano Boutique Hotel
Heraklion Crete

I would suggest not booking with Veneziano Boutique Hotel in Heraklion. It was not an adequate hotel even for the two nights we were there. The smallest bathroom with no door to the shower leaves water everywhere when showering. There is no staff there after 3 or 4pm, so hopefully you don’t need any assistance.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Didn’t meet the staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shower didn’t have a door and bathroom was so small.
Elia Bettolo Hotel
Chania

This was a lovely hotel. They gave us a honeymoon dinner and had champagne and a charcuterie board in our room. It was a wonderful experience. The staff was accommodating and the location was good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athina Luxury Suites Santorini
Santorini

We had the honeymoon suite here. It was fantastic with roses and petals decorating our room along with champagne and cake. It was a wonderful experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos

This hotel was also nice with a good location and friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover the Wonders of Wine and Olive Oil
Discover the Wonders of Wine and Olive Oil
Chania

This was a fantastic experience. The guides were top-notch and we felt taken care of. It was a well-done activity and didn't feel like a tourist trap.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Village & Family Home Cooking in Naxos
Traditional Village & Family Home Cooking in Naxos
Naxos

This could have been a really great experience. However, the host was not informed of our dietary restrictions. My husband is allergic to dairy and I do not eat seafood so the host had to change the recipe for us.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 09, 2023
Dear Brian,
Thank you very much for your kind words and appreciation of our services, much appreciated. I will also share your feedback with the drivers and guides, they will surely be very happy to have it! Thanks also for the additional feedback on the hotel in Heraklion as well as the cooking class in Naxos, we will make sure to adjust and improve our suggestions accordingly for future travelers.
Overall, I am happy that you had an amazing honeymoon with the respective peace of mind, and I...
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Dear Brian,
Thank you very much for your kind words and appreciation of our services, much appreciated. I will also share your feedback with the drivers and guides, they will surely be very happy to have it! Thanks also for the additional feedback on the hotel in Heraklion as well as the cooking class in Naxos, we will make sure to adjust and improve our suggestions accordingly for future travelers.
Overall, I am happy that you had an amazing honeymoon with the respective peace of mind, and I will be more than happy to plan another holiday for you in the future.
Wish you both all the best and happy & safe future travels!
Kind regards,
Chris Gravas

Naples, Sorrento, Positano - October 2023
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 7, 2023

Kenneth
Kenneth D.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
Overall , the trip was great.
Good hotel selection.
Transport between locations went well
Emergency number worked well
A few issues with documentation:
The trip detail update/vouchers arrived as we were leaving for the airport, so no time to print/ review prior to our departure.
There were some inaccuracies in the trip plan/voucher.
1) incorrect pick-up location indicated for Vesuvius & pompeii tour. We were late & nearly missed the tour
2) Incorrect pickup time indicated on...
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Overall , the trip was great.
Good hotel selection.
Transport between locations went well
Emergency number worked well
A few issues with documentation:
The trip detail update/vouchers arrived as we were leaving for the airport, so no time to print/ review prior to our departure.
There were some inaccuracies in the trip plan/voucher.
1) incorrect pick-up location indicated for Vesuvius & pompeii tour. We were late & nearly missed the tour
2) Incorrect pickup time indicated on trip detail for skydiving tour
3) Vouchers did not include e-ticket link for Vesuvius & Pompeii. This caused entry issues & we needed to stand in line & buy a ticket for pompeii
4) trip detail indicated guided tour for Vesuvius & Pompeii. The actual tour included a driver only. A guide at Pompeii would have been helpful

Local specialist: Thanos Nikopoulos

Would return in a heartbeat
Italy | Sep 23 - Sep 30, 2023

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Abi D.
Bothell, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023
We had a wonderful time in Italy! Thanos created an itinerary that was perfect for our needs and our trip was near-seamless for an international trip with the number of people we had. Would go back in a heartbeat! Read more

We had a wonderful time in Italy! Thanos created an itinerary that was perfect for our needs and our trip was near-seamless for an international trip with the number of people we had. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mulino Di Firenze
Florence

Almost perfect! Mosquitoes are a bit of an issue outside your room in outdoor common areas and it takes a 15-20min taxi ride to get to the heart of town but otherwise the hotel is to die for! The staff, the breakfast and overall service were amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not in the city center
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apartment in Sorrento
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Siena & San Gimignano with wine tasting & lunch
Siena & San Gimignano with wine tasting & lunch
Florence
Private Full-Day Tour to Cinque Terre
Private Full-Day Tour to Cinque Terre
Florence
Capri Boat Tour
Capri Boat Tour
Italy
Local specialist: Thanos Nikopoulos