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Travel12 operates trips on behalf of kimkim in Greece and Italy. It is a travel company that represents an innovative approach to travel planning and execution.

We offer authentic, coherent, tailor-made experiences in Greece and Italy, showcasing the unique natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the countries, and bringing travelers in touch with the locals' everyday life.

We design end-to-end experiences to meet traveler needs and preferences, and deliver them in a way that makes them unique and memorable: personalized, well-balanced, meaningful and truly enjoyable!

To ensure the best possible quality of services, everyone involved in serving our travelers has the appropriate knowledge, experience, training and attitude.

We pay attention to the detail to ensure your experience is flawless. We are committed to high quality and to continuous improvement. We care about sustainability and offer all our services with respect to natural and cultural heritage.

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Kimkim ensures every detail is cared for!
Greece | May 28 - Jun 9, 2025

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Robin S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025
Irene and the entire team planned and executed a prefect trip! The mix of ancient sites, guide selection, restaurants and and beach outings were perfect! Read more

Irene and the entire team planned and executed a prefect trip! The mix of ancient sites, guide selection, restaurants and and beach outings were perfect!

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Athens Manor Houses
Athens
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Olive Green Hotel
Heraklion
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Kouros Hotel Mykonos
Mikonos
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Antony Suites
Naxos
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Malmo Historic Hotel
Chania
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Activity Reviews
Naxos E-Bike Tour with Farm visit and Olive Oil Tasting
Naxos E-Bike Tour with Farm visit and Olive Oil Tasting
Naxos
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The Vineyard Picnic Experience
The Vineyard Picnic Experience
Greece
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Local Transfer in Chania
Greece
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Local Transfer in Athens
Greece
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Mythical Argolis Day trip
Mythical Argolis Day trip
Athens
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Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Athens
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Local Transfer in Mykonos
Mykonos
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Private Knossos & Museum Tour
Private Knossos & Museum Tour
Greece
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Delos & Rhenia Day Cruise
Delos & Rhenia Day Cruise
Mykonos
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Snorkeling Boat trip in Chania
Snorkeling Boat trip in Chania
Chania
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Balos & Falassarna Beach Tour with Lunch
Balos & Falassarna Beach Tour with Lunch
Chania
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Local specialist: Irene Lappa

A dream trip! Beyond our expectations.
Greece | May 8 - May 28, 2025

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Susan S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2025
My sister and I enjoyed a 21 day dream trip put together by Chris at KimKim and managed by their local tour group, Mamakita Travel 12-a brilliant way to manage clients. Mamakita touched base with us on a daily basis through WhatsApp on where to meet our guides, when the driver would be arriving, our ferry tickets, etc...We felt like had family members looking after us. Chris, at KimKim did an excellent job choosing our hotels and our tours. I wanted four or five star hotels and on all but one... Read more

My sister and I enjoyed a 21 day dream trip put together by Chris at KimKim and managed by their local tour group, Mamakita Travel 12-a brilliant way to manage clients. Mamakita touched base with us on a daily basis through WhatsApp on where to meet our guides, when the driver would be arriving, our ferry tickets, etc...We felt like had family members looking after us. Chris, at KimKim did an excellent job choosing our hotels and our tours. I wanted four or five star hotels and on all but one occasion he delivered and the one hitch was remedied with the hour. Over the course of three weeks, we visited Athens, Crete, Santorini, Naxos and Nafplio, a town I had never heard of but Chris suggested it would be a good place to end our trip and he was right! It is a lovely town. We had a beautiful two story room with a view of harbor at the Hotel Ippoliti. Our hotel in Chania at the beginning of the trip was an eight century monastery, The San Salvatore. It has an incredible view of the harbor, the light house, sailboats coming and going and the shops and the restaurant lights twinkling on the water at night...Gorgeous, not to mention the wall of blooming Conferate Jasmine wafting across our patio and into our apartment! We were not disappointed that sand storm blew when we moved to Santorini sabotaging our actives. Our accommodations, the Lithies Traditional Homes was hard to believe there was such a place and we didn't want to leave! We loved the opportunity to bask in the view, drink wine, eat the olives and cheese we had been collecting. We painted, journaled, soaked in the hot tub and took advantage of the hospitality offered by Maria. Onto the island of Naxos, slight hitch in the hotels, but Chris had us moved within the hour to a boutique hotel up the street that we found very comfortable, Villa Flora and lovely. Over the course of our three week trip we took three cooking classes, several village tours, visited cheese making facilities, wineries and olive oil tours, of course all the ruins with excellent guides (a must), catamaran tours, swam in the Aegean Sea, walked 85 miles in three weeks and who know how many steps! Ate fabulous food, shopped and brought home many gifts and a life time of stories. Chris and Mamakita Travel 12 working in tandem did an excellent job ensuring we had a wonderful trip-and we did.

Hotel Reviews
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

We arrived at this hotel after 30 hours of travel. Great location, super friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast. The room was subpar and a real disappointment for the first night a trip after a very long and tiring journey. It had me nervous about how the rest of the trip was going to be because I asked for four or five star hotels and the room on this one fell short. Quite. The view was a hubble of concrete construction across the street, the furniture looked like it was used. A rug that looked dirty but was probably just old and inexpensive. I din't want to walk on it barefoot. Just a real disappointment for the first night of a trip when you have so many months of planning and hours of travel. The location was good and the staff was very attentive but it is not luxurious, it's a three star. It will do. It not what I want.

Authenticity & Character
The room was lacking. A sore disappointment.
Location
Walk everywhere, felt very safe.
Staff
Friendly and efficient. Made up for the disappointing room.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean. Not particularly comfortable.
San Salvatore Monastery
Chania

Oh my God! Stay here! An old monastery built on the harbor with views of the light house, sailboats coming and going, people walking and fishing, Sunrise and full moon! Could not be more romantic, you feel like you are dreaming! A lovely breakfast delivered to your patio at whatever hour you request. Quiet and serene. Beautifully furnished and very spacious. Heads up, if you want to use the kitchen you must pay a different rate. We eat a big meal at lunch and like to have a happy hour in our room or on our patio in the evening for our dinner but were not allowed to use kitchen due to some legislation and the rate we paid for room. This was a little disappointing because the patio was enormous and the view was spectacular. It was would have been really special to enjoy the delicious Greek wine, cheese and olives and recount our day enjoying the view and fragrant wall of Confederate Jasmine that was blooming on the patio. But, the town is right outside the door and there were many restaurant options. We thoroughly enjoyed The San Salvatore, it is quite an experience.

Authenticity & Character
It is beautifully landscaped and furnished. It's an eight century old Monastery! You are living history!
Location
Excellent. On the harbor but removed from the noise of old town Chania.
Staff
Irene is gracious, attentive and kind. A fairly like person. We liked her very much.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything you want.
Olive Green Hotel
Heraklion

We stayed her one night after a day touring Knosses and the museum. It has a really good location and the room is big and very well laid out. This hotel was perfect for the short one night stay we had in Heraklion.

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Lithies Traditional Homes
Thíra

Can I give it six stars? It hit ALL the buttons! View, location, staff, amenities. We didn't want to leave. Ever! It was the best thing about Santorini!

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos

This hotel was awful. It was like a woman's prison. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. Where should I start? The music blaring into the room from the outdoor bar, the full sun beating down on the tiny patio, no cover, no shade, no respite possible from the sun and heat, full exposure. If the person in the room next door came out of their room at the same time one person would have to step back in their room because the doors are so close. The bathroom, the door opened in and hit the sink so you had to step into the bathroom and straddle the toilet to shut the door to get to the shower. No chair, no desk, no bedspreads just sheets. The room was about 15X15. It was pure awful. I was shocked that a hotel of this caliber even came up on the radar it was so far off the mark from San Salvatore and Lithies. Naxos is amazing and the experience there deserves much more. Chris seems to really like this hotel and said his clients do, too. Possibly they have other rooms that measure up.

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Ippoliti Hotel
Nafplio

Sweet, sophisticated, quiet, accommodating and elegant. Ideal location. Extremely helpful and kind staff. Lovely and ample breakfast served every morning buffet style. Beautiful two story room with two balconies, a view of the harbor. Walk everywhere. Loved it!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful and comfortable furniture in the room and lobby. Very clean and up to date. Nice little pool in the back with tables set for breakfast every morning. A great place to have a glass of wine in the evening.
Location
One block off the harbor, very quiet location. We felt very safe any time of the day or night and could get where ever we wanted in a matter of minutes. Great shopping, dining and people watching within minutes of walking out the door.
Staff
Very friendly and curious about your day. Helpful and kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sofitel Athens Airport
Athens

Our flight was at 6:30am so we needed to end our trip at an airport hotel but the Sofitel did not disappoint. We got great massages at 6:30pm and relaxed in our room. for the evening. There was a mix up on room service and by the time we figured out dinner wasn't coming it is was too late to eat. The hotel compensated by making generous breakfast boxes for us for the airport in the morning-full of fruit, egg sandwiches and croissants. We fed a soccer team!

Authenticity & Character
Location
They had our luggage on a buggy and walked us across the street to our terminal at 4:30 am!
Staff
When room service realized they messed up on our dinner they called us and apologized and offered us the breakfast boxes for compensation. We really appreciated that.
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Activity Reviews
Elafonisi and Milia Mountain Retreat Tour with Lunch
Elafonisi and Milia Mountain Retreat Tour with Lunch
Chania

The guide, Dimitri was very knowledgable, a great driver and fun to be with for the day.

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En-route Rethymno Town & Historical Mainland
En-route Rethymno Town & Historical Mainland
Greece

This was an ok experience. We couldn't find the cultural art center so we ended up walking around and have a mediocre lunch. Very pretty town.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We really enjoyed Christof, our driver. He picked us up at the airport in Chania and, again was our driver to Heraklion. Super fun guy.
Transport
The driver.
Cretan Villages Food & Culture Tour
Cretan Villages Food & Culture Tour
Greece

Wow, Nico, our guide was amazing! He had so much personality and was so knowledgeable. He made this day.

Quality of Experience
Food
It was fine. Not great. Maybe I wan't hungry.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nico!
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Naxos Villages Private Driving Tour
Naxos Villages Private Driving Tour
Naxos

It was a really sweet day. We enjoyed the company and seeing another side to Naxos.

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Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine
Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine
Santorini

Our guide, Maria was very knowledgeable and energetic. She knows a lot about the wine and methods of growing grapes in Santorini. We enjoyed her discussion and learned a lot. The winery was beautiful. The food/farm part of the tour was kind of disappointing except that we got to visit with Maria and the other couple outside in a picnic setting which was very pleasant. We appreciated learning the farming techniques of Santorini. I think we all would have preferred a different menu which we all could have participated in making- some cheese, some good bread, olive oil and olives with some wine instead of making seven tomato recipes when tomatoes aren't even in season. Just my thought. The dishes were not flavorful and I would not make any of them again. I can't even remember what we ate except the tomato fritters and they were pretty tasteless. I would not recommend this tour.

Quality of Experience
I'm sorry, I'm not a good one to ask about Santorini. Outside of Lithies, I was disappointed in Santorini. I found it boring and the landscape didn't appeal to me accept for the Caldera view. We had toe excellent meals there, saw some really fine art and did some shopping but two nights in Santorini would be sufficient ONLY because we were at Lithies Traditional Homes.
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Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Santorini

Cancelled due to sandstorm

Sailing Tour around Naxos
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Naxos

Super fun! Beautiful boat! Gorgeous water. Not too many people on board, 17. Great crew.

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Food
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Awesome yacht!
Food Tour in Naxos Town
Food Tour in Naxos Town
Naxos

We had a charming guide but I was so upset over the hotel situation I couldn't enjoy our tour that evening. However, over the course of our five days in Naxos we did go back to several of the place she introduces us to.

Private Farm to table Cooking Class in Naxos
Private Farm to table Cooking Class in Naxos
Naxos

LOVED our day!!!

Quality of Experience
Maria and her husband and their farm is the authentic experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and the experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
Food
We liked making it! It was tasty and healthy and we will make it for our friends.
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Epidaurus & Olive Oil Guided Tour
Epidaurus & Olive Oil Guided Tour
Nafplio

Wow! Amazing. Loved having Martina as our guide. She made the experience very special We were both blown away with the experience at Epidauarus. Our private Olive Oil tour was really special. Having the tour to ourselves was really cool and they lunch they served us was totally unexpected. We were so surprised when they gave us each a bottle of olive oil!

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Island-Hopping to Hydra from Nafplio
Island-Hopping to Hydra from Nafplio
Nafplio

Long drive...I could have skipped Hydra but I think my sister really liked it. I would have preferred to stay in Nafplio and get on a boat or walk the three miles along the water to the sand beach. There wasn't anything to do in Hydra except shop for trinkets and the shopping in Nafplio is really good...

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Good driver and very nice.
Transport
Good driver and good conversation.
Athens Food Tour
Athens Food Tour
Athens

Really fun morning. Lots of food, good guide. Enjoyed the different districts, the markets and the food we ate. Our group was small, just five so it was really easy to stick together and we had good conversation.

Quality of Experience
Guide was excellent and the group was small. Good restaurants. Good walking routes and areas. Nice overview of old Athens
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Acropolis Afternoon Tour
Acropolis Afternoon Tour
Athens

Very nice late afternoon tour. Chris suggested going in the late afternoon and that was good advice.

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Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

21 Days in Greece
Greece | May 8 - May 28, 2025

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nancy F.
Memphis, TN | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2025
My sister and I are early 70s and travel well together. We usually manage travel plans without much assistance as we have traveled often and far throughout our lives. Grabbing the best of Greece in 21 days became a challenge. KimKim was the answer; 1) lovely, quaint accommodations, 2) guides that were so well trained we returned home thinking we had attended a semester of college, 3) transportation via auto, ferry, small & large airlines was seamlessly arranged & 4) attention to what feeds... Read more

My sister and I are early 70s and travel well together. We usually manage travel plans without much assistance as we have traveled often and far throughout our lives. Grabbing the best of Greece in 21 days became a challenge. KimKim was the answer; 1) lovely, quaint accommodations, 2) guides that were so well trained we returned home thinking we had attended a semester of college, 3) transportation via auto, ferry, small & large airlines was seamlessly arranged & 4) attention to what feeds our soul...art!

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Athens Airport
Athens

It is lovely because of its location and the ease of getting to the airport. At this stage of the travel, it was small, out of town, and felt like (and is) an airport hotel.

Authenticity & Character
We ordered one beer (no Guinness to be had) and a vodka tonic for a cost of 40 euros!
Location
Staff
We phoned in an order for room service at 8:30 p.m. and by 10 p.m it had not arrived so we canceled. The staff made up for it by preparing 2 lovely breakfast boxes for our 4 a.m. departure. We did take advantage of the spa.
Cleanliness & Comfort
I like the toilet and shower in separate rooms. We did not have washclothes.
Ippoliti Hotel
Nafplio

Lovely corner two story room with 2 patios.

Authenticity & Character
The lobby is very comfortable. Sometimes, when traveling with another, having a place to escape for a 45 minute journaling exercise, glass of wine or coffee, or chat with an employee or other guest can be a lifesaver.
Location
Location was perfect. Bustling little town. We were located, not on the water, but the view was nice and noise was not an issue. We go to bed before 10 p.m.
Staff
The staff seemed much larger than at our other locations. ALL were exceptional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was kept well furnished with bottled water, clean towels, a hot pot for tea.
Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos

We moved to another hotel. It is unfair to write a review.

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Lithies Traditional Homes
Thíra

If only every hotel was this grand?!

Authenticity & Character
The artwork by Andrea Alefragis was exceptional.
Location
Quite a hike to get anywhere.
Staff
Marie, Sonny, and another manage suitcases, food, and linen like family. There were hugs, an accident where my arm was scratched and soiled the linen. Watching Sonny manage the stairs (80!) with 4 bags was humbling.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We felt comfortable using the hot tub everyday.
Olive Green Hotel
Heraklion

Small room, but the best 'small room' hotel I have ever rented!

Authenticity & Character
It is simple, but all needs are met.
Location
We had to collect something from the bus station and had to board a ferry. The hotel was within 1/2 mile of each.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
San Salvatore Monastery
Chania

It is hard to beat the view, the smell of the jasmine on our private patio, and Guinness in the guest refrigerator! The breakfast was delicious.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel has very few guest suites. It has the 'feel' of a home. The lobby is simple, but includes a history of the building that is worth reading.
Location
We could walk left and feel as though we were with the locals or turn right and mingle with the tourists.
Staff
We only encountered Irene. She checked us in, delivered breakfast, and gave us great ideas for each day's adventure.
Cleanliness & Comfort
There are no rugs in any of the places we stayed for the 21 days, with the exception of the airport hotel. Irene brought up yoga mats for our use. Much appreciated!
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Location was great. We were here only one night so I feel it is unfair to evaluate it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We walked to CIEL for a rooftop dinner and BANGBANG. What a view of the Acropolis!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Naxos

Our captain was a pro! He knew where to go to get the best experience. He was very aware of all 17 people on board.

Quality of Experience
The first stop was my favorite. Rubbing the black mud all over myself was just a little too funny!
Food
We didn't sign up for the food. It was adequate.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
This trip had the perfect blend of intergenerational groupings; a few in their 70s (us), a few in their 50s, a few college grads, a few young teenagers, and a 4 year old. Lots of laughter.
Transport
Very clean, comfortable boat.
Private Farm to table Cooking Class in Naxos
Private Farm to table Cooking Class in Naxos
Naxos

This is the event my sister and I will most likely, share the most! It was like visiting your grandma in rural Tennessee.

Quality of Experience
A friend of the hosts had dropped off fish, which was fried and added to our lunch. This neighborly action added a little plus to the simple meal of stuffed vegetables. The orange cake for dessert was delicious.
Food
Just sitting around the table, sharing the olives, the bread, the vegetables, the fish, just too personal and fun!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver understood our interest in the arts. He made a good call and skipped a historical site, taking us to a pottery shop. This was great as my sister and I are both ceramic artists.
Transport
Our driver was excellent.
Food Tour in Naxos Town
Food Tour in Naxos Town
Naxos

My sister was somewhat stressed because of the hotel accommodations and it impacted the food tour in a small way. The guide was delightful, full of enthusiasm and selected wonderful stops. We love the cheese in Greece!

Quality of Experience
We were taken off the 'beaten' path.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I loved our guides enthusiasm. It is such a joy to find people that love their country, their town, and want to share the best.
Transport
Easy to walk. Options were offered in the event stairs seemed challenging. There was no issue.
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Santorini

Canceled because of dust cloud.

Quality of Experience
The water was so clear it was hard to know the depth.
Food
The food was adequate. The 17 people on board made this trip delightful.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our captain was fun, funny, and extremely aware of every person's presence. I saw him counting heads multiple times.
Transport
Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine
Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine
Santorini

Of the food tours we experienced, this was worth the time, but my least favorite. The wine tour was surprising because I have never seen vineyards like this; a true educational experience!

Quality of Experience
It is a challenge to grow vegetables on this island!
Food
It is fun to learn new cooking techniques; even something as simple as caring for your knives! The wine segment was a plus.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very knowledgeable about day to day living on Santorini. I found her lifestyle as a mother of two, a husband that works on a farm, and so well educated, a big plus to our day.
Transport
Safe driver. VERY comfortable car.
Private Knossos & Museum Tour
Private Knossos & Museum Tour
Greece

Our guide was exceptional. I knew nothing about the Minoan civilization.

Quality of Experience
Flushing toilets!? A room for potters, weavers, woodworkers? Simpy amazing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thoughtful and extremely knowledgable.
Transport
En-route Rethymno Town & Historical Mainland
En-route Rethymno Town & Historical Mainland
Greece

The place I wanted to see in Rethymno was closed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was excellent. We were notified that we had left an item in our hotel. It was placed on a bus. Our driver took us to the bus station. So kind!
Transport
Elafonisi and Milia Mountain Retreat Tour with Lunch
Elafonisi and Milia Mountain Retreat Tour with Lunch
Chania

Beautiful drive.

Quality of Experience
The view, the water, quite unique.
Food
The mountain retreat was beautiful. Delicious meal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide knew the plants in the area. I like to do beach art and there were no shells. Instead, I had to collect small rocks and plants for my creation.
Transport
Comfortable drive. Very comfortable van.
Cretan Villages Food & Culture Tour
Cretan Villages Food & Culture Tour
Greece

This tour was excellent. Nico has a gift. He knew herbs. He is knowledgable about the ocean. He has a love of Greece that is infectious.

Quality of Experience
Having a guide that has a sense of humor adds a lot to the experience.
Food
Homogenous group. Meal was family style. Delicious.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Safe driving, frequent stops for drinks. bathroom breaks, etc.
Transport
We were in a van that held maybe 8 or 9 passengers. Nice size
Acropolis Afternoon Tour
Acropolis Afternoon Tour
Athens

This group was quite large. It is hard to ask questions when there are 15+ people.

Quality of Experience
There was a young man playing the piano and the music was with us every step.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very educated.
Transport
Athens Food Tour
Athens Food Tour
Athens

Our guide was excellent. The fish market was the biggest I have ever seen. We had a hard time meeting our guide. The location was somewhat foreign as Publix is a grocery store in the USA.

Quality of Experience
The tour director took us to places that were very authentic. I have researched olives for possible growth in the areas I have lived. The first stop was at an olive business and run by a gal that knew her facts!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It is an art for a guide to know when and how to direct a group and keep it focused. Our guide was a master.
Transport
Comfortable walking distance
Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

College Group Travel to Athens and Santorini
Greece | May 20 - May 28, 2025

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Joshua S.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on May 31, 2025
Our university send a mixed group of 19 people to Greece, including students, faculty, parents and staff. We spent four days in Athens and three days in Santorini. Overall, the feedback from the group on the itinerary and activities has been fantastic.
In Athens, we took a guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis museum, a food tour, and a day trip to Delphi. In Santorini we took a guided tour of the island and a Catamaran tour of the caldera. To a one the guides were professional,...
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Our university send a mixed group of 19 people to Greece, including students, faculty, parents and staff. We spent four days in Athens and three days in Santorini. Overall, the feedback from the group on the itinerary and activities has been fantastic.
In Athens, we took a guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis museum, a food tour, and a day trip to Delphi. In Santorini we took a guided tour of the island and a Catamaran tour of the caldera. To a one the guides were professional, informative, responsive to questions, and enthusiastic about working with our group. Our group appreciated the VARIETY of activities offered.
Chris and the KimKim team made the logistics easy and smooth. They organized transportation to and from the airport, a high-speed ferry transfer from Athens to Santorini, and our flight back. It was easy to get our tickets and our transports showed up on time.
As a trip leader, I was a VERY appreciative of the chance to let a professional organize the logistics, and Chris spoke with me on the phone several times during the brainstorming phase to learn about our group and make suggestions about what kinds of activities we would enjoy.
Overall, I had a great experience working with Chris and the KimKim team. I will definitely use them for travel planning in the future!

Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

A Family Adventure with Kimkim
Greece | May 12 - May 16, 2025

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Rachel K.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on May 23, 2025
Kimkim made our large family’s Greece trip, including our small children, absolutely unforgettable, expertly managing diverse itineraries and multiple stops. The spacious rental van was perfect, keeping the kids comfortable and happy during travel between destinations. We stayed at the beautiful Monasteri Guest House, a former monastery whose historic charm and stunning architecture fascinated the kids. After checking in, we watched the sunset over the Meteora rocks, a magical moment our... Read more

Kimkim made our large family’s Greece trip, including our small children, absolutely unforgettable, expertly managing diverse itineraries and multiple stops. The spacious rental van was perfect, keeping the kids comfortable and happy during travel between destinations. We stayed at the beautiful Monasteri Guest House, a former monastery whose historic charm and stunning architecture fascinated the kids. After checking in, we watched the sunset over the Meteora rocks, a magical moment our children adored, followed by an authentic Greek dinner at a local taverna in Kalampaka, where the kids gleefully tried new flavors. Meteora’s breathtaking monasteries were awe-inspiring, and the kids were thrilled by the towering rocks and stories of monks, blending stunning views with rich history. In Galaxidi, we stayed at Mira Mare, where the charming environment and yummy breakfast delighted the children, though the beds weren’t very comfortable. The Delphi tour was incredible, brought to life by our exceptional guide, Ilektra, whose passionate storytelling captivated even our little ones, who hung onto her every word. We fell in love with the authentic lunch at the olive grove—a perfect moment where the kids played happily in the serene setting. The transfer into Athens was seamless, keeping the children content, and the accommodations at Athens Manor House were ideal, offering a cozy space for our family. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the vibrant Plaka, with its colorful streets and shops that our kids found endlessly exciting, and visiting the iconic Acropolis, where the children were amazed by the ancient ruins and their grand history. The Greek culture and people were incredible, their warmth and love for children and family shining through in every interaction, making our adventure truly special. Kimkim’s flawless planning and thoughtful details ensured our small children enjoyed every experience, making this trip extraordinary. Highly recommend for any family adventure in Greece!

Hotel Reviews
Monastiri Guesthouse
Kalampaka - Meteora

Absolutely beautiful room in the old building. The details including the chandelier were exquisite. Plenty of room for our family of 4. Beds were extremely comfortable. The whole building itself was beautiful and loved having the pool there (wish we had more time to use it!)

Authenticity & Character
The details and color in the room were amazing
Location
Walking distance to square, very close drive to the monasteries
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mira Mare Hotel
Delphi

The rooms were on the smaller side, however for the “triple” it was only 2 twin beds pushed together with a division in the middle, and another twin bed. The beds were not very comfortable either. The small kitchenette was nice to have. And we enjoying hanging out in the outside patio upstairs. Very close to the water and strip of restaurants. What stood out here was their AMAZING breakfast!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The beds were not very comfortable. And did not enjoy having two twins pushed together with a division down the middle.
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

Large, spacious room and bathroom. Comfortable beds. Ideal location within walking distance to the Plaka and Acropolis. Breakfast was not spectacular but covered the basics.

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Activity Reviews
Car Rental Pick-up
Greece

Easy to find the pick up spot, clear communication. However since we had a car seat to install, we were there for a bit longer than the alotted “free” time and had to pay $$ on the way out of the airport. Van was “clean” but not spotless.

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Private Panoramic Meteora Tour
Private Panoramic Meteora Tour
Meteora

Breathtaking views and loved learning the history! Guide Nancy was great, would’ve been nice to have her go into the monasteries with us.

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Private Tour of Delphi
Private Tour of Delphi
Greece

Tour guide Ilektra was knowledgeable and kept our 5 year old engaged!

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Lunch with Olive Grove View
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Greece

Loved meeting the family who cares for the campsite and olive grove. The family-style meal was AMAZING. Beautiful views. Loved.

Quality of Experience
Food
Absolutely delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Athens

Tour guide Maria was knowledgable and flexible with our tired kids!

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Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

Everything was so well organized and flawless...
Italy | May 8 - May 17, 2025

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Benjamin S.
Canada | Reviewed on May 21, 2025
Everything was so well organized and flawless. The tripp went as smooth as it could of possibly gone. Read more

Everything was so well organized and flawless. The tripp went as smooth as it could of possibly gone.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano Siena
Siena

The staff and place was just amazing! I highly recommend for a getaway close to Siena.

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25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino
Florence

Well situated and staff was very helpful! lots of amenities and cool design.

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Sentho Rome
Rome

Well located and very helpful staff. The rooms are modern and clean. Rooftop and garden in the middle of Rome

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Villa Poggiano 
Montepulciano
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Car Rental Pick-up
Italy
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Car Rental Drop-off
Italy

Dropping off the car in Rome was a bit complicated because we had not been warned there is a dedicated parking for rental cars and we kep trying to go to the rental office. If you know about the dedicated parking, it is no issue, but if you don't, you might turn in circles a bit.

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Vatican Semi Private Tour
Vatican Semi Private Tour
Rome

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and helped us move through the crowds.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Rome

We loved our tour guide. Was friendly and knew a lot about the Forum and Art.

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Local specialist: Irene Lappa

Gentleman's Trip to Italy
Italy | Apr 17 - Apr 26, 2025

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STEVE T.
Canada | Reviewed on May 13, 2025
My brothers and I had a amazing trip to Italy, beautiful Italy with its historical sites, amazing food, and incredible coastal and mountain views. The tour guides were very knowlegeable and were very interesting. The drivers and boat captain were very professional and always on time. The hotels that were selected met our needs and were clean and were located strategically so our tours were close by. Irene (KimKim) did an amazing job of planning our trip, tickets were purchased ahead of... Read more

My brothers and I had a amazing trip to Italy, beautiful Italy with its historical sites, amazing food, and incredible coastal and mountain views. The tour guides were very knowlegeable and were very interesting. The drivers and boat captain were very professional and always on time. The hotels that were selected met our needs and were clean and were located strategically so our tours were close by.

Irene (KimKim) did an amazing job of planning our trip, tickets were purchased ahead of time so we could skip the line. Tour guides and drivers were all on time and pleasant to deal with. The hotels chosen were perfect for our needs. Overall I would give it a 9.5 out of 10.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Modigliani
Roma
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Hotel Pupetto Positano
Positano SA

Great location on the water but a lot of stairs if you want to go up to the road. However, nice easy path to get to Positano.

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Palazzo Guardati Hotel Sorrento
Sorrento

great location right in the middle of Sorreto

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Hilton Rome Airport Hotel
Fiumicino

Nice hotel but they were supposed to just hold our credit card but they actually charged it and we had to wait 2 weeks to see it get off our pending charge.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
staff charged our credit card but was just supposed to hold it.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Aperitivo & Stroll around Sorrento
Aperitivo & Stroll around Sorrento
Sorrento

This was probably our best memory of our trip. Sorrento is such a beautiful small town on the coast. The shopping was really nice cheap and good stuff. The tour guide was very knowlegeable and interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
professional, knowlegable, spoke very good english
Transport
Local transfer in Amalfi Coast
Italy
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Useful Information
Italy
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Express Colosseum Tour
Express Colosseum Tour
Rome
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Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Rome

Food and drinks were amazing. Tour guide too.

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Food
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Vatican Guided Tour
Vatican Guided Tour
Rome

Tour guide very knowlegeable and spoke very good English

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Evening Drinks & Golf Cart Tour
Evening Drinks & Golf Cart Tour
Rome

This was our first day/night in Italy and it gave us a good sample of Rome has to offer. Tour guide gave us some good restaurant recommendations. He was amazing.

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Sorrento

Beautiful boat tour along the coast. It was a beautiful day weather wise. The captain was professional and knowledeable.

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Private Pompeii Tour
Private Pompeii Tour
Pompeii

Tour guide was very interesting telling us all about Pompeii and the history. One of our favorite stops.

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Local specialist: Irene Lappa

We loved everything about this trip from star...
Greece | Jun 14 - Jun 30, 2024

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Caroline F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2024
We loved everything about this trip from start to finish. Working with Eleni was a real pleasure with such a personable connection from the very first phone call. Eleni understood our requests and presented the most efficient itinerary to see all the ancient Greek sites we requested with so many options layered in based on local knowledge that we never would have figured out by ourselves. Highly recommend giving her a call and working with her within your budget to have the trip of a... Read more

We loved everything about this trip from start to finish. Working with Eleni was a real pleasure with such a personable connection from the very first phone call. Eleni understood our requests and presented the most efficient itinerary to see all the ancient Greek sites we requested with so many options layered in based on local knowledge that we never would have figured out by ourselves. Highly recommend giving her a call and working with her within your budget to have the trip of a lifetime. The administration and organization of the whole Kim Kim experience were flawless. The guides were passionate and highly knowledgeable.

Hotel Review
Kontokali Bay
Corfu

The setting is idyllic, overlooking the Ionian Sea watching the sail boats. Great food options. Clean, well maintained rooms, beach and pool. Nice spa. Friendly staff. Loved the inspiring yoga teacher. Great place for R&R with good proximity to Corfu town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
15 mins cab ride from Corfu town for great restaurants and authentic atmosphere for a little escape from the heavenly oasis
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the welcome basket and treats, fresh towels and general pampering offered at the hotel such a treat!
Activity Reviews
Explore the Smart Home of Ancient Greeks
Explore the Smart Home of Ancient Greeks
Athens

Unexpected fun afternoon spent in this little unique museum.

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Sea Kayak above sunken Epidaurus
Sea Kayak above sunken Epidaurus
Nafplio

So fun to spend a morning kayaking over ancient ruins. Made special by a birthday cupcake treat at the beach picnic from the guides for a birthday we were celebrating.

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Local specialist: Eleni Fotiou
Eleni
Eleni Fotiou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Dec 05, 2024

Thank you very much Caroline for your very warm words!
It was a pleasure to work with you. I hope we get the chance to plan another trip for you either in Greece or in Italy.
All the best, Eleni

Excellent experience in Greece - would definitely recommend kimkim!
Greece | Oct 20 - Nov 2, 2024

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Agnes H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
We used kimkim to help us organize a 2-week trip for 4 (2 couples) to Greece, and we had a fabulous time! Irene was the specialist we worked with and she put together a full plan in a very short time that included hotels, tour guides, entry tickets to museums and sites, ferry tickets, private ground transportation and driver, and experiences such as sailing, a cooking class, wine tasting, and more. We were primarily in Athens, Delphi, Galaxidi, Nafplio, and the island of Hydra, but saw many... Read more

We used kimkim to help us organize a 2-week trip for 4 (2 couples) to Greece, and we had a fabulous time! Irene was the specialist we worked with and she put together a full plan in a very short time that included hotels, tour guides, entry tickets to museums and sites, ferry tickets, private ground transportation and driver, and experiences such as sailing, a cooking class, wine tasting, and more. We were primarily in Athens, Delphi, Galaxidi, Nafplio, and the island of Hydra, but saw many historical sites and other points of interest along the way, such as Mycenae, Epidavros, the temple of Poseidon, and the Corinth Canal.

Everything went smoothly at every step in the planning and during the trip. We were interviewed early on to establish a price range for the trip and Irene stayed within the agreed-upon range delivering on everything we requested. Communication was very good as we worked out the plans, with daily communication by email as well as phone. Once the trip was underway, kimkim provided both a WeChat group and a support number where we could quickly reach them in the event of any issues.

One of us is gluten intolerant and Irene took care to ensure that every hotel we stayed at provided gluten-free alternatives for breakfasts, the chef for the private cooking class adjusted the menu accordingly, and that the restaurants she reserved for us (which were excellent) had gluten-free options.

It cost a bit more to have someone make the plans for us, but we felt the quality of the service and the trip were well worth the additional cost, not to mention the ease of having someone who knows the country help line up all of the plans and make sure they worked together seamlessly.

We will definitely use them again!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Miramare
Galaxidi

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and loved it. It is a small hotel in Galaxidi, a block from the harbor and restaurants. The staff are friendly and they serve a wonderful breakfast in the courtyard of the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Charming, great staff, wonderful breakfast in the courtyard.
Location
Central location a block from the harbor and restaurants.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Herodion Hotel
Acropolis, Athens

Very nice hotel in a great location at the foot of the Acropolis on a quiet street. There is a rooftop restaurant and bar with a great view of the Parthenon. The Acropolis museum is a block away as is the Plaka neighborhood. Would definitely recommend it and stay there again. Delicious and extensive breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Nicely updated. In addition to the rooftop view of the Parthenon, it has a beautiful bar and restaurant area in an atrium on the ground floor.
Location
At the foot of the Acropolis with an amazing view of the Parthenon from the rooftop restaurant and bar. One block to the Acropolis museum and the Plaka neighborhood. On a quiet street, so not a lot of noise.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hydroussa Hotel Hydra
Hydra

Beautiful old (but updated) hotel in a central but quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff. Extensive breakfast buffet with indoor and outdoor eating areas. The queen bed was 2 single beds pushed together.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful old hotel, nicely updated.
Location
Centrally located and short walk to the port and restaurant area but also away from the noise of the nightlife so it was quiet at night.
Staff
Staff was very pleasant and went out of their way to offer help.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Leto Nuevo Hotel
Nafplio

Very nice, clean, and updated hotel in the old town. The old town is on a hill and the hotel is up the hill, so there are many steps to climb to get to it when on foot, but there is an area where cars are allowed a block away which makes it easier to move luggage to/from a car or taxi. Furthermore, as it is on the hill it is much quieter than other hotels in the area would be. The steps lead down to the historical area and waterfront, where there are many good restaurants. The hotel provides a very nice breakfast buffet. It also offers same-day laundry service at a reasonable price, which is very helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very good location for exploring Nafplio, but steep staircases to get into the central area and back.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Avra Hotel
Rafina, Attica

The main attraction of this hotel is that it is located by the port where the ferries come through and near to the airport (to which it offers a shuttle service) o it is good for people in transit. Rooms are small, but clean and comfortable, and there is a nice breakfast buffet. Wifi was poor and intermittent, so we constantly lost connection and had to reconnect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location supports people in transit to/from ferries or the airport, it is not a destination hotel.
Staff
Front desk staff were perfunctory. Staff in the restaurant were warm and welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Greece

We did not know what to expect from this activity and were pleasantly surprised. One of the owners sat with us to talk us through the history of the family olive farm. He explained to us differences in olives based on when and how they are harvested and talked about differences in olive oils. He provided samples of olives and of the oil to taste so we could appreciate the differences, along with a nice lunch that included olive preparations and wine. The lunch was in a beautiful location overlooking a valley of olive trees and, out over the water to Galaxidi. We were on a shaded veranda, which provided a nice break from the sun.

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Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Athens

Our tour guide Tina met us at our hotel and walked with us the short distance to the Acropolis. We were scheduled to be with her for 4 hours to tour the Acropolis hill and the museum, but she stayed with us for over 5 hours. Tina is very knowledgeable and gave us a detailed explanation of everything we were seeing, putting it all in a historical context. She pointed out places of interest in the city that could be seen from the Acropolis Hill and patiently fielded many questions from our group of 4. She was the best of the 4 tour guides we had during our trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Tina was excellent.
Half-Day Nafplio Sailing Tour
Half-Day Nafplio Sailing Tour
Nafplio

This was a semi-private outing for 5 hours. The 4 of us were joined by 3 others. They picked us up at the port very near by our hotel. There was ample room on the boat. We sailed out from Nafplio around the coast to Tolo and back, stopping in several places to allow for swimming, though it was too cold for most to get in. Teodoro and Mario were wonderful crew and made us all at home. They served fruit, snacks, and lunch with wine or beer. It was a beautiful day to be out on the water. We motored for 3/4 of the trip and went on sail power for the balance. Overall it was a great way to spend a day in Nafplio. Highly recommend.

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Private Cooking Class in Nafplio
Private Cooking Class in Nafplio
Nafplio

This private class was one of the highlights of our trip! Costas and his wife were welcoming and warm. We prepared 4 dishes with everyone participating and Costas provided pointers on food prep that we will continue to benefit from. One of our party is gluten-free and Costas had adjusted the menu accordingly and also provided them with gluten-free bread. Two of our party never cook or do food prep, but he made them comfortable with slicing and dicing as well as braising and making a delicate lemon sauce. They discovered how enjoyable cooking can be. The food was absolutely delicious, and possibly the best meal we had in Greece. We made stuffed zucchini with lemon sauce as an appetizer, a lamb dish (with the lamb falling-off-the-bone tender), a Greek salad, and a frozen yoghurt desert. My husband does not like lamb but loved this dish, making him re-think his approach to lamb. Costas had us prepare a special take on a Greek salad that included a cool cucumber and basil soup, and it was fabulous. We had 4 Greek wines paired with each of the four dishes, and Costas explained to us how and why each wine was appropriate for that dish.

Quality of Experience
A fabulous experience with the best meal we had in Greece!
Food
Fabulous food with a great wine pairing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Costas and his wife are warm and great teachers. He is a professional chef so he really knows what he is doing and shares tricks of the trade.
Local specialist: Irene Lappa
Irene
Irene Lappa
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Nov 13, 2024

Dearest Agnes,
I am so happy you had a fabulous time on your trip to Greece!!
Thank you so much for your warm message and detailed feedback! It was a pleasure e-meeting you and working with you to create a plan based on your interests, and I appreciate your kindness throughout the process.
I will be happy to connect again soon and work on a trip to another part of Greece or to Italy!
I wish you all the best and safe travels!
Irene

A wonderful plan, well executed!
Italy | Oct 3 - Oct 12, 2024

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Alice W.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
The three of us couldn't have been more pleased with the experience of working with kimkim! From the beginning, our agent, Irene, crafted a trip that encompassed our wildest dreams. Her quick, knowledgeable answers to our questions, and her expertise in kimkim's services, as well as travel in general, were endlessly helpful and reassuring. The plan she created was excellent in every respect–from transports, ticketing and trains, to hotel locations and staff, tours and guides, restaurants and... Read more

The three of us couldn't have been more pleased with the experience of working with kimkim! From the beginning, our agent, Irene, crafted a trip that encompassed our wildest dreams. Her quick, knowledgeable answers to our questions, and her expertise in kimkim's services, as well as travel in general, were endlessly helpful and reassuring. The plan she created was excellent in every respect–from transports, ticketing and trains, to hotel locations and staff, tours and guides, restaurants and suggested activities. Our trip would have been far more limited and less successful on our own. We will definitely be using kimkim again in the future!

Local specialist: Irene Lappa