Trip to Greece - the trip of a lifetime!
Greece | May 11 - May 19, 2025

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Alan G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 27, 2025

We had a great trip to Greece with the help of Aggeliki. She really took our plans to heart and built a trip that maximized our time there! We wanted to make sure we saw as much as we could and our private tours were great. Maybe I should have even trusted her when she said we should plan another half day on our own but we loved what we saw. One addition we would add is to hike up Filapappous Hill and see the city and the Acropolis from another perspective. It was a great trip.

Hotel Reviews
O&B Athens Boutique Hotel
Athens

O&B was great for traveling with our 2 adult kids. We liked its convenience to everything and especially Psirri where we thought the restaurants were great and more authentic than in the city center. The surrounding area is not top end but the accommodations were super updated and they had superb free breakfast each morning. I would stay here again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location to Psirri and other parts of the city
Staff
Their staff was superb!!! Both the front desk and breakfast servers !!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Really updated rooms and bathrooms
Heavens Edge
Santorini

Heaven’s Edge is just a truly unique setting. Our apartment was in the middle of the terraced rooms and included 2 full bedrooms and a jacuzzi that overlooked the sea. Super clean and wonderful people.

Authenticity & Character
Location
There’s not a lot like this location nestled in the side of the mountain of Santorini. Be aware that you will have to walk up and down LOTS of stairs. It was fine for us but we reminded ourselves not to bring our 85y/o parents.
Staff
Staff was wonderful. LOVED the breakfast each morning and they really helped us with anything we needed.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bohemian Suites Athens
Athens

This was probably in a nicer location than our first hotel but was totally different. A bit more authentic/quaint but also a more like a VRBO

Authenticity & Character
Location
Didn’t get to know the area well
Staff
Staff not as available but very nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
New bathrooms
Activity Reviews
Panoramic Tour 2025
Panoramic Tour 2025
Santorini
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Our guide was wonderful but I wasn’t as interested in the mythology as the real history. She did a good job making sure that happened. She also gave us the recommendation to go to Fillapappous Hill which we really enjoyed.

Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Athens

Even with a rainy day, this was still excellent. One note: DO THE MUSEUM BEFORE you do the walk up Delphi. Our private guide knew a lot but I think the museum is well worth it.

Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Greece

It was a beautiful view but we may have been better off just eating at the restaurant near our accomodations. It was VERY expensive.

Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera
Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera
Athens
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Santorini

Great trip despite being a bit windy and cooler than expected. Very nice crew who were entertaining and gave us lots of good information. That was really important that they did share information about the island and area and I could have even used more.

Full-Day Tour of Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus & Isthmus Canal
Full-Day Tour of Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus & Isthmus Canal
Athens

This was a very long day (and our last) and at first we were concerned about the amount of time, but in the end it was very interesting. Where possible do the museums attached to the sites to learn more.

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on May 28, 2025

Yeia sou Alan,

I am really happy that you had a lovely time here in Greece with us and that you enjoyed the tours and places you visited.

We would love to see you come back someday. 🙂

My best to Sheree and the kids,
Angela - GA Trips team