What an amazing trip! We couldn’t be happier...
Greece
|
Apr 1 - Apr 10, 2026
What an amazing trip! We couldn’t be happier with the experience. I would not have thought to choose Greece as a destination, but my brother and his wife did, and with Kimkim’s vision and planning we had the experience of a lifetime! Every guided excursion we took was private and the guides were all personable, knowledgeable, and hospitable in what we came to understand is at the heart of Greek culture. Outstanding!
The pick up drivers were also wonderful and it was amazing to not have to try to navigate a foreign country on our own. We could tell your stories about our experiences in Paris doing it ourselves!
The hotels were all beautiful and hospitable in a way we have never experienced in America. We were made to feel welcomed and well cared for at each in their own special way. Attention to detail was out of this world and everything was so clean and beautiful.
I wish there was a way we could easily provide feedback per tour, but they were all wonderful in their own ways and I will do my best to remember them all.
Thessaloniki - we had two tours, and a rainy day. Our hotel provided umbrellas and our tour guide came prepared with her own.
Private Culture and Food Walk:
Even on a rainy day we had a great time zipping through local markets. During the whole tour the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer our many questions. We toured the open markets, sampled some traditional Greek products, had coffee and pastries at a wonderful bakery, and ended at a restaurant for lunch. Wonderful!
Private Tour of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki: The guide was so passionate about the displays we toured that we asked if he is indeed an archeologist (he is, among other things). This tour proved to serve as a foundation for the history and mythology we continued to learn along the rest of the trip. We saw some beautiful exhibits and learned a ton.
Private Half-Day Monasteries of Meteora Exploration:
Our guide was fantastic! He grew up in the small town we stayed in (Kalampaka) and was extremely knowledgeable about the caves, monasteries, rock formations, local flora, and he even knew some fun tricks with our cameras to take some fantastic photos. He went out of his way to personalize the tour to our interests. The monasteries and rock formations were beautiful, we got our daily dose of Greek cats, and we had a wonderful time.
Athens Mythology Storytelling Walk:
Guides (and Storyteller) were amazing. It was truly wonderful to hear the myths right in the places they were born to help us understand the history of Greece. The hosts were open to answer our many questions and we learned about the people of Greece as well as the history of the city in such a fun way! The combination of information and dramatization of the myths made for an unforgettable experience that truly helped to immerse us into the culture and history surrounding us.
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk in Athens - Friendly, open, and honest guide knowledgeably and expertly answered our many questions while taking us to parts of Athens we wouldn’t have seen on our own. We toured a garden, saw part of the changing of the guards ceremony, stopped for some delicious gelato, walked a pedestrian street we later went back to shop, toured a church, and ended at a restaurant for traditional Greek mezes (small plates). So fun!
Private Acropolis and Museum Experience- Again the guide was knowledgeable, hospitable, and super friendly in a relatable manner. We started in town and walked through Plaka and the pedestrian street up to the Acropolis, learning about the ancient theatres, temples, and other ruins. We saw cats even at the ruins! (One of our favorite aspects about Greece.) We learned and relearned, from previous tours, about the history and mythology of what we were seeing. It was great to hear different variations of the same myths and really drive home the significance of the myths and history that created Greece and the Greek culture. We ended at the museum where we could see up close what we saw from more of a distance at the top of the hill. Wonderful!
Wine Tasting in the Heart of Athens: I’m not a wine, cheese, or olive fan, but the products in Greece are so different than what we get in the states that I even liked the feta cheese (in slices! I’ve never even seen it like that!). It was a very small group from all over the world in a sort of classroom setting and we all had fun learning how to assess different wines and how their flavors change when paired with different cheeses. Fun!
Private Falassarna and Balos Beaches Day: Wow! I don’t normally enjoy loud and bumpy boat rides, but the water was so blue and in our small RHIB we felt as though we were right in the sea ourselves - it was amazing. I was laughing out loud I was having so much fun. At our first stop there was an opportunity to walk up to a castle (though my husband’s hip was bothering him - we found a private perch and drank some wine and enjoyed the view of the sea while the other guests hiked). It was too cold this time of year to swim, but we were offered the opportunity in a beautiful blue lagoon with white sand beaches. So much fun!
We truly had the experience of a lifetime. The people of Greece are so hospitable, friendly, and welcoming. We had so much fun learning a few Greek phrases and trying them out with the locals. We learned so much, laughed constantly, and can’t stop smiling when we talk about our trip. Thank you, Kimkim, for arranging such an amazing excursion. We will absolutely recommend your services and hope to have the opportunity to use them again.
Activity Reviews
Our guide was fantastic! He grew up in the small town we stayed in (Kalampaka) and was extremely knowledgeable about the caves, monasteries, rock formations, local flora, and he even knew some fun tricks with our cameras to take some fantastic photos. He went out of his way to personalize the tour to our interests. The monasteries and rock formations were beautiful, we got our daily dose of Greek cats, and we had a wonderful time.
It was truly wonderful to hear the myths right in the places they were born to help us understand the history of Greece. The hosts were open to answer our many questions and we learned about the people of Greece as well as the history of the city in such a fun way! The combination of information and dramatization of the myths made for an unforgettable experience that truly helped to immerse us into the culture and history surrounding us.
The guide was knowledgeable, hospitable, and super friendly in a relatable manner. We started in town and walked through Plaka and the pedestrian street up to the Acropolis, learning about the ancient theatres, temples, and other ruins. We saw cats even at the ruins! (One of our favorite aspects about Greece.) We learned and relearned, from previous tours, about the history and mythology of what we were seeing. It was great to hear different variations of the same myths and really drive home the significance of the myths and history that created Greece and the Greek culture. We ended at the museum where we could see up close what we saw from more of a distance at the top of the hill. Wonderful!
Even on a rainy day we had a great time zipping through local markets. During the whole tour the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer our many questions. We toured the open markets, sampled some traditional Greek products, had coffee and pastries at a wonderful bakery, and ended at a restaurant for lunch. Wonderful!
The guide was so passionate about the displays we toured that we asked if he is indeed an archeologist (he is, among other things). This tour proved to serve as a foundation for the history and mythology we continued to learn along the rest of the trip. We saw some beautiful exhibits and learned a ton.
Friendly, open, and honest guide knowledgeably and expertly answered our many questions while taking us to parts of Athens we wouldn’t have seen on our own. We toured a garden, saw part of the changing of the guards ceremony, stopped for some delicious gelato, walked a pedestrian street we later went back to shop, toured a church, and ended at a restaurant for traditional Greek mezes (small plates). So fun!
I’m not a wine, cheese, or olive fan, but the products in Greece are so different than what we get in the states that I even liked the feta cheese (in slices! I’ve never even seen it like that!). It was a very small group from all over the world in a sort of classroom setting and we all had fun learning how to assess different wines and how their flavors change when paired with different cheeses. Fun!
Wow! I don’t normally enjoy loud and bumpy boat rides, but the water was so blue and in our small RHIB we felt as though we were right in the sea ourselves - it was amazing. I was laughing out loud I was having so much fun. At our first stop there was an opportunity to walk up to a castle (though my husband’s hip was bothering him - we found a private perch and drank some wine and enjoyed the view of the sea while the other guests hiked). It was too cold this time of year to swim, but we were offered the opportunity in a beautiful blue lagoon with white sand beaches. So much fun!