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Petra R.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

We loved the kayaking on the Mediterranean sea with views of the Poseidon and ending up at a small beach and being served fresh delicious fruit. The trekking through the gorge was amazing and the lunch after was delicious. The winery with dinner from a farm to table aspect was great. The ebike tour was challenging with great views and a wonderful midway snack with fruits and cheese. Ending the last day in Crete with a full day of sailing, snorkeling and great food was fantastic. The sunset cruise was disappointing and the food at the Holiday Inn was awful so I would take those out of an itinerary.
Kimkim did a fantastic job for us. We had a family trip with lifelong memories to share.

Hotel Reviews
Urban Frame Hotel
Athens

Rooms are typical European size. Breakfast was basic. Location was perfect. We could walk to all the sites and shopping we wanted to see and do.

Authenticity & Character
It was a basic, small hotel
Location
We could walk to the Acropolis, restaurants, shopping, Catholic church.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Porto Veneziano Hotel
Chania

Beautiful hotel with spacious room overlooking the water. It was within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Breakfast was very good with many selections.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Checkin person was a bit frazzled but after that the staff was great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Black out blinds helped us sleep in. Very quiet and insulated. Bed very comfortable.
3 Pines Design Hotel
Heraklion Crete

Apartment was spacious. There was a rooftop with wonderful sunset views and a small pool to enjoy.

Authenticity & Character
It was large and in a neighborhood so many local sounds could be heard but still quiet at night for sleep.
Location
Within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Staff
Very friendly and helped make some dinner reservations
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Athens - Airport
Athens

The rooms were quite large with mini refrigerator and tea pot. There was a indoor pool, sauna and workout room. Onsite bar and restaurant also available. Staff were professional. We had complimentary dinner and breakfast. Food was terrible and it took almost 2 hours to get dinner. Breakfast buffet had many varieties but food was subpar with hot foods not hot and most of food bland. If you are going for the hotel only, I would give it a higher score but the food and restaurant service brought it down. They only had one waiter! He worked hard but could only do so much. Need a new chef and more waitstaff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Only a gas station next door but within 15minutes of airport.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spacious and comfortable bed
Activity Review
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek
Chania

The driver was late and then the guide was late. Poor communication on what we really needed to bring on the trek. Guide provided wet bags but no water or snacks as promised. Fortunately, we all brought water and a few snacks. Once we were on our hike through the gorge, it was fantastic. Lunch afterwards was local and very good. The guide was very informative and helpful once we started on our hike.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful nature
Food
We had a large variety of local foods. Fantastic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Be on time and give better instructions before the hike
Transport
40 minutes late
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2026

Petra,
Thank you so much for the sweet review. I’m really happy to hear how much your family enjoyed the trip, especially the gorge trek, winery dinner, e-bike tour, and sailing day. I'm glad we were able to pack in so many fun experiences/memories for your family 🩡

I also really appreciate the honest feedback on the sunset cruise, the hotel meal, and the communication about the gorge trek. I’ll definitely share that with our team so we can keep improving.

It was a pleasure helping you put this trip together. I love that Greece gave your family some lifelong memories! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·βœ¨