Efficient Process with Fabulous Results
Greece | Sep 17 - Sep 24, 2023

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Jason H.
Eden Prairie, MN | Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

Angela helped us find an itinerary that matched up with exactly what we wanted - and without much back and forth somehow! The food/wine/culinary experiences we had were truly unique and made our trip extremely memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Caldera's Memories
Santorini

Excellent staff and accommodations. Location was great if you like to be a bit away from the crowds - possible just the time we were there but it felt like a windier part of the island, but that didn't detract us from the enjoyment. The view was amazing - perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sunset in your space while others crowd for best views in other parts of the island. Hotel was in great condition.

Authenticity & Character
The large pool and relaxation area were a huge plus. Also the rooms all overlooking the amazing view was a bonus.
Location
A bit away from the crowds.
Staff
Professional - friendly - very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, very comfortable.
Dunes Hotel Plaka Naxos
Naxos

The hotel was clearly not finished in construction - it had the needful - but left some things to be desired. If this was a year from now, I bet I'd give it a 4+ star.

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast was good and Greek oriented, but lunch/dinner type food options were extremely lacking. We didn't want a sandwich and chips or salad, but some authentic Greek food options so had to walk to nearby restaurants to order take-away. The overall vibe will be great someday - music a bit too loud though.
Location
As beachfront as you can get - excellent sandy beach and chairs/umbrellas were provided.
Staff
Beach staff probably could have been more helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean, very nice aesthetic and space. Unfinished areas reduce this score a bit, maybe a year from now better. Also, with wanting windows open and no screens, we did have more bugs in the room than I'd prefer. But, the reason is obvious - we wanted the windows open.
33 Solonos Suites
Athens

Clean and comfortable - large room.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like any nice accommodations in a large city.
Location
Near enough, but not in the crowds.
Staff
No staff present. Process went fine - but didn't see anyone in our short time there.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and nice common areas and rooms.
Activity Reviews
HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD
HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD
Santorini

Wonderful experience all around - just what you want - amazing how the vantage point from the sea feels strikingly different despite having been on the high caldera rim for 2 days prior. A must do thing once you have explored the island on foot.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local tastings 2024
Local tastings 2024
Greece

At the top of our favorite list - the ambiance was wonderful, the cooking class was extremely fun to get such an interaction and the very good wine was flowing heavy with a tremendous amount of good food to eat at the end. For obvious practical reasons (we are drinking a lot of wine), the level of cooking that we did was pretty simplistic. But, that left me able to watch and talk to be engaged and learn without having to focus on my hands. Description needs updated a bit - no cellar tour, and the menu was slightly different but still delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The wait staff and chef were outstanding - our guide from the tour company (not the winery) was just OK - gave some interesting information but took too much time to do so.
Transport
Naxos Culinary Tour
Naxos Culinary Tour
Greece

The most authentic thing we could have done - it was like going to a distant relative's house to have a nice meal and conversation with cooking class included. The guide and host were outstanding - even with a language barrier to the host we could tell they genuinely enjoyed being able to give us such an experience. Only downside was the description again - we didn't get to do to an olive oil factory tour which we had really looked forward to. The things we did were amazing though.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Great information and good guide - but just took too long of our limited time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It's a walking tour.
The Delicious Athens Food Tour
The Delicious Athens Food Tour
Greece

Awesome individual experience - local guide who was knowledgeable and personable - it felt like we were making a friend. Very authentic way to learn about the city and food scene. If I was to do one activity in Athens, it would be this. The rest you can see self-guided easily enough, but the food in Greece is so good that this is just an awesome way to experience it.

Quality of Experience
Went to a couple places I never would have made it to - a bit off the normal tourist path. So good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Like making a friend - wonderful.
Transport
Met guide at hotel, then walked as expected and wouldn't want it any other way.
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Sep 29, 2023

Yeia sou, Jason!

Thank you for your valuable feedback.

We are really happy that you had an overall great time here in Greece with us and that the tours/activities were memorable!
We would love to see you coming back soon. There are so many more places I would love to show you and so many amazing experiences. 🙂

So, until next time, Yamas!
Angela & the GA Trips team