We recommend Eirini and Kim Kim if you are traveling to Greece.
Greece | Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2026

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Trent S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Eirini and her team did an amazing job planning our trip to Greece. The hotels in all of our locations were very nice. The rooms were great and the locations were outstanding with easy access to everything we wanted to see. Our hotel in Santorini (Ilioperato) was in a great location with "postcard" views of the Caldera from our front porch. We loved that it was in quiet location away from the tourist crowds, but still close to great shopping and restaurants. Our hotel in Heraklion (Dimargio) was a hidden gem. We were surprised how new and modern it was, yet still in the heart of the city near all of the attractions and restaurants. Also, our drivers were great, especially Costantinos in Athens. Also, a special shout out to George (think that was his name) in Santorini who picked us up at the airport and dropped us off at the port. Both of the gentlemen we so nice and informative. They felt like old friends after driving us a few times. My wife gave them hugs when we left them the last time! The tours and excursions were also wonderful. Eirini will find something for everyone - food, culture, history and adventure. Loved our farm tour and cooking class in Santorini. Great to see something on the non-Caldera side of the island and learn more about the island. Our host and driver were locals and passionate about life, culture, and the history of Santorini. The Kim Kim App was fantastic and easy to use. It was great having all of our trip details at our fingertips. Eirini was always responsive. We recommend Kim Kim and Eirini if you are traveling to Greece. We will use Kim Kim for our future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Athens City View Urban Suites
Athens

Great location and very nice room. The restaurant downstairs is connected to hotel and the food was great. There are some stairs to deal with, but someone from the hotel or restaurant will usually help you with your luggage.

Authenticity & Character
Modern and clean rooms. Not a traditional hotel with a lobby. More like your own apartment.
Location
Can walk to attractions and restaurants
Staff
Staff arranged for a box breakfast the morning we left because we had a 6:00 flight and the restaurant was not yet open.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Urban Stripes Athens
Athens

Large, updated room with couch and kitchen amenities. Great view of the Parthenon from our room. Nice lite balcony to enjoy wine or coffee.

Authenticity & Character
Very new hotel with an apartment feel. Not a traditional hotel lobby, although staff were available to assist with any needs. Felt like be a resident of Athens!
Location
Walking distance to the Parthenon and shopping.
Staff
Very helpful with checking in and restaurant recommendation
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and modern.
Ilioperato
Santorini

Great location with amazing views. This location does not have as many tourists walking by, which was nice compared to many of the other hotels we saw. Yet, it was still walking distance to the Fira shops and many nice restaurants. Double sized beds, so smaller than what we are used to, but manageable considering we enjoyed breakfast, drinks, and sunset views from our front porch. Amazing! Also, very nice and attentive staff.

Authenticity & Character
What you expect in Santorini -white building on the cliffs of the Caldera. Smaller rooms, but that adds to the charm of the architecture of being in "old" Santorini.
Location
Quiet, but close to everything you want to do and see. Cannot overstate how nice the views are from the seating areas in front of each room.
Staff
Great staff. Very helpful and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean.
Dimargio Hotel and Spa
Heraklion, Crete

Very pleased with the newer modern hotel in the heart of the city close to everything you want to see. To hotel, while very new, was designed to look like it was built in ancient Crete, with a courtyard and dining area surrounded by old looking brick walls. Nice bar in the lobby and a great breakfast. Can't imagine there is a nicer hotel in the heart of Heraklion.

Authenticity & Character
New facility but designed with the charm of being amongst the ancient ruins.
Location
Five-minute walk from heart of the city and Morosini Fountain.
Staff
Helpful staff. Made dining reservations for us and gave us other tips for visiting the area. Nice bartender in the lobby.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very new and clean
Activity Reviews
Sea kayaking experience
Sea kayaking experience
Santorini

Unfortunately, the actively was canceled because of high winds. Good communication about the situation and offered alternatives, which unfortunately, did not fit our schedule. Refund was processed promptly.

Quality of Experience
Riding on the beach was amazing. It was very hot, so be prepared.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides were great and helped those who were not as experienced with horse.
Transport
The stables offered transportation and had a great young. man as a driver. Long time family owned and operated transport and rental company. As a local, he shared a lot of information about the island/
Sunset trip to the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion
Sunset trip to the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion
Athens

Loved our driver. I would recommend this trip be schedule one hour later, or at a time to make sure you are there for sunset. Otherwise, you can see the temple in about 20-30 minutes. It is a long, although beautiful, drive for a short visit. We were there earlier and would have had to wait for over an hour for sunset. However, it was starting to get very busy the closer it got to sunset. We decided to leave and our driver dropped us off at a nice local fish restaurant for dinner. We were the only non-locals at the restaurant, which was fun. It was nice to see some of the area outside of Athens.

Quality of Experience
Getting to know our great drive Costantinos was the best part of this experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knossos Palace guided tour
Knossos Palace guided tour
Greece

Great tour. Very informative.

Quality of Experience
Vary good guide. Worth having a guide, as it is very busy.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide and drive make this actively so much more enjoyable.
Transport
Driver was on time - both on pick up and return. Provided water, which was needed the day we visited.
Afternoon Acropolis Museum & Acropolis guided tour
Afternoon Acropolis Museum & Acropolis guided tour
Athens

This is a must do if you are visiting Athens. A guide is well worth the expanse. Skip the lines. From what we can tell, it is always busy there, so the guide gets you where you want to go and explains everything. If you can endure the heat, we went very late in the afternoon. When we left, we walked out onto part of Filopappou Hill (I think) and watched the sunset.

Quality of Experience
You are visiting one of the most historical wonders of the world. We happened to visit on July 4th, which was even more fun as we are from the United States. Standing at the center of the birthplace of democracy on our nation's 250th birthday was special.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We walked from our hotel - 10-minute walk. Guide was very informative.
Transport
Walked
Farm visit with cooking class & winery visit with wine tasting
Farm visit with cooking class & winery visit with wine tasting
Santorini

It was nice learning more about the people who live and make a living on Santorini outside of tourism. We learned so much about agriculture and how they grow tomatoes and grapes on a volcanic island. We helped make tomato fritters and enjoyed our meal outside under a big shade tree. Very pleasant.

Quality of Experience
Our host was so passionate about the food they grow and the history of agriculture on the island.
Food
Good fresh food and wine. Just know the meal does not include any chicken, lamb, or protein. Still worth it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very good guide who grows the food we ate. Also, took us on a tour of a small nearby village, Megalochori, which we really enjoyed.
Transport
Again, another great local driver who told us so much about the island, history, culture and more. Learn why the church domes may or may not be painted blue.
Local specialist: Eirini Tzoka
Eirini
Eirini Tzoka
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 21, 2026
Dear Trent,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review. Reading your kind words truly made my day!😀
It was a real pleasure planning your journey through Greece, and I'm so happy to hear that each destination offered something memorable. I especially loved reading that our drivers felt like old friends by the end of your trip. That's exactly the kind of authentic connection we hope every traveler experiences!
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Dear Trent,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review. Reading your kind words truly made my day!😀
It was a real pleasure planning your journey through Greece, and I'm so happy to hear that each destination offered something memorable. I especially loved reading that our drivers felt like old friends by the end of your trip. That's exactly the kind of authentic connection we hope every traveler experiences!
Your reflection about visiting the Acropolis on the 4th of July was especially touching. Standing at the birthplace of democracy while celebrating your nation's 250th birthday is such a meaningful perspective, and I'm so glad Greece could be part of that special memory!
Thank you again for your trust, your recommendation, and for allowing me to be part of your Greek adventure. I hope the memories you and Jane have made stay with you for years to come, and I would be more than happy to help you explore more of Greece whenever you're ready for your next journey.
My warmest wishes,
Eirini