Fabulous Sweet 16 in Greece
Greece | Aug 4 - Aug 14, 2026

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Mary Karen V.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

We took our granddaughter to Greece for her 16th birthday! We had used kimkim last year for a trip to the Lofoten Islands for her brother's 16th. Their service is impeccable from the initial planning to helping you when you are abroad. You work with agents who have traveled extensively to the places you are planning to visit and they tailor the trip to the needs of the group. Our trip took us to Athens, Nafplio, Paros and Santorini. Nafplio was a total surprise and probably one of our favorite places. We had our best meal there and had a fabulous guided kayak and snorkel trip with George. It was the first capital of Greece and the old town is totally charming with great restaurants and shops and not crowded with tourists. The catamaran cruise in Paros was also a highlight especially for our granddaughter. She loved the stop where she could jump off a 30 foot cliff into the water. The grands loved taking the pictures and also swimming in the crystal blue water. Santorini sunsets are amazing and we could go on and on. If we ever had a problem or were worried about a driver being late, we just texted and had an answer in less than a minute. Thank you for making the entire vacation so seamless.

Hotel Reviews
Anemomylos Residence Paros
Naousa

Perfect location with a wonderful pool! It was quiet yet you were only 10 minutes walking to all the action in the old town. Also loved Antonakis Souvlaki and Co. right across the street for a quick bite to eat without the crowds.

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Urban Frame Hotel
Athens

Perfectly located within walking distance of the Acropolis, markets and Parliament. Their suites are perfect for two couples traveling together or traveling with a granddaughter. You had your own entrance to your two bedroom, two bath suite. If street noise keeps you awake, take the bedroom off the main street. Loved the location.

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3Sixty Hotel & Suites
Nafplio

Location, location, location! It was right in the heart of old town where you could walk to shops, restaurants or even the coastal hike. There were many restaurants on the water where you could enjoy the views from outside tables. Our favorite restaurant was Kollegas. The hotel was quiet and had great street side tables where you could enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail after returning from the day's activity.

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Blue Dolphins Hotels & Villas
Firostefani, Santorini

We loved our views from this hotel! It's much quieter than being directly in Fira. Its location is close to Fira and right on the hiking route from Fira to Oui. We could easily walk to many restaurants and weren't disturbed by the masses embarking from the cruise ships. The service is impeccable! You need to walk down steps to get to registration but there was always someone to take your luggage up or down the steps. We loved sitting on our balcony at night watching the sunset and boats in the water. It does not have a swimming pool, but there is one in their sister hotel, Grand View, that you can shuttle to.

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Avra Hotel
Rafina, Attica

This is a great option for your last night in Athens. You are only 20 minutes from the airport and there is a free shuttle. It was very windy when we were there so we didn't use the beach, but the beach is right there. We enjoyed watching the ferries come into Rafina. There are many seafood restaurants to choose from with a few blocks of the hotel.

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Activity Reviews
Kayak & Snorkel Adventure in the Sunken City of Epidaurus
Kayak & Snorkel Adventure in the Sunken City of Epidaurus
Nafplio

George was amazing! We loved being on the water and we loved snorkeling over the sunken city. I have to admit that I thought the sunken city was going to be huge, but it's not. You get up close and personal to the old jugs and walls of the city. George and Lucy (his dog who kayaks with you) made the whole day!

Day Cruise Sailing
Day Cruise Sailing
Paros

Loved the size of the boat and the comfortable seating. We had such a great time meeting new folks, swimming in crystal clear water and jumping off cliffs. Actually, it was my 16 year old granddaughter who was jumping off cliffs and this was probably her favorite day of the trip. Food was delicious as well.

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Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 25, 2026

Mary Karen, what a joy to help plan a second milestone birthday trip with your grandkids! I'm so happy to hear Nafplio stole the show; it's such a rewarding stop before the islands, and George (and Lucy!) have a real gift for making that kayak-and-snorkel day the memory everyone talks about afterward. Thank you for trusting us with these celebrations! 🤩🫶