10 Great Days in Greece
Greece | Sep 15 - Sep 24, 2024

Jeremy
Jeremy L.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2024

Our 10-day trip to Greece was, in a word, memorable. I had never heard of Kim Kim before but I have to say that they provided a great service in planning the trip and a great way to enjoy it. Highlights of our custom-designed itinerary included the walking tour of the Acropolis and Plaka district of Athens with guide Angela, the catamaran cruise around Santorini, the Greek cooking evening on Naxos with guide/driver Spiros and hosts/instructor Yannis and Maria. We were met at every stop by drivers organized by Welcome Pickups and all of these were punctual, friendly and informative.
Many thanks to Lea and Gustavo for all their work in planning and setting up all the detailed arrangements.

Hotel Review
Agali Houses Santorini
Firostefani, Santorini

We were a little surprised by the number of steps down to the hotel, but the views from it were spectacular, with very nice outdoor spaces and friendly, accommodating staff. Special thanks and kudos to the porters who lugged our cases up and down the steps!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Spectacular views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Walk of Acropolis & Food Tour
Private Walk of Acropolis & Food Tour
Athens
Quality of Experience
Angela
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide, Angela, was very knowledgeable and friendly. She did a great job in adjusting the tour to fit our pace and interests.
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

This was a great afternoon/evening! The number of people on the cruise was appropriate to the catamaran so that we didn't feel crowded at all. The crew were very friendly and helpful and the barbeque meal was very good too.

Quality of Experience
Opportunities to swim in geo-heated and regular water. Spectacular views of the geology of Santorini.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia
Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia
Santorini

We didn't really do this activity because the steep terrain made it a bit intimidating.

Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home
Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home
Naxos

This was a special opportunity to meet and interact with "real" Naxians who were very welcoming and hospitable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver/guide (Spiros) was very informative, friendly, and keen to give us a great experience.
Self Guided Beach Day in Naxos
Self Guided Beach Day in Naxos
Naxos

We had a very nice day at Agrios Prokopios. This included a very nice lunch and leisurely stroll along the foreshore.

Family-Run Vineyard & Olive Grove Visit with Tastings
Family-Run Vineyard & Olive Grove Visit with Tastings
Mykonos

This was a nice activity but not outstanding in my opinion. I felt that the tour of the 'garden' was a bit rushed. However, like the Naxos farm visit, it was great to see something of the island that wasn't a typical tourist stop.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Mykonos

Following Lea's advice we had a very nice walk around the narrow streets near the old port, with a nice lunch along the way.

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Oct 03, 2024

Hello Jeremy!
Thank you so much for this detailed review.
We are delighted that your first time with kimkim has been a positive experience and hope to help you with your trips in the future :)