Efcharistó
Greece | Oct 4 - Oct 18, 2022

Joanne
Joanne A.
Bridgeport, CT | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022

Amalia! We loved our vacation and thank you for all the effort and support and marvelous suggestions you gave us. One of the great highlights of the trip were the personal tours of the Acropolis, Corfu and Knossos you planned for us. Anda is an incredible resource and made the Acropolis and ancient Greece come alive for us. We enjoyed all our accommodations, especially the 5 star hotel in Crete. It was a lovely way to end our trip.
We are creating a slide show for our friends and family who keep on asking about the food, which was fabulous! We will send it to you when we finish it. Please come visit us in New York! Joanne and OJ

Hotel Reviews
GDM Megaron
Heraklion

We never had a proper honeymoon and this was it! Lovely staff who answered all our questions. Incredibly food. Candies on the bed before sleep????!!!! Thank you.

Authenticity & Character
It was just beautiful and calm and quiet.
Location
Ease of getting places. The restaurants that were within walking distance.
Staff
Nazia and Ire (spelling) were ready to help when ever we needed it and the dining staff were exceptional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
the bedtime sweets!
Sofitel Athens Airport
Athens

We only stayed one night, got in very late and had to leave in the morning. When we arrived about 1 a.m. we went to our comfortable room and to bed. Then, for some reason, we heard continual clicking sounds in the room which didn't stop. We didn't know what it was. I called the front desk and they arranged for another room immediately. We were very grateful. The breakfast was lovely, especially the cook making the omelettes. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely. Not sure what you mean by authenticity but the breakfast was wonderful.
Location
proximity to airport
Staff
They changed our room immediately when we heard clicking sounds - air conditioning?
Cleanliness & Comfort
bed was comfortable
Activity Reviews
 The Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology & Museum Tour
The Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology & Museum Tour
Athens

We were in Greece for two weeks. Crete and Corfu in addition to Athens. The personal tour with Anda was the highlight of my entire trip. She was incredibly knowledge and shared all her enthusiam for the topic. The tour within the museum was also very important. When I was unable to climb up to the Acropolis she arranged for us to use the elevator. I want to go back!

Quality of Experience
The fact that Anda arranged on a moment's notice to have me use the elevator. I could not have walked up because there aren't any railings for climbing. I did, however, walk down with help of my husband and Anda - for balance.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Anda's intelligence and passion.
Transport
I don't know what this means. We took an Urber to the Acropolis and the metro back
Day Cruise to Paxi & Antipaxi
Day Cruise to Paxi & Antipaxi
Corfu

The tour was lovely. At Paxi we explored the charming town and had a delicious meal. At Antipaxi many people left the boat to swim in the beautiful water. We did not swim but it was terrific to watch everyone enjoying themselves. Our tourguide did a great job of keeping things moving. She was fun. The highlight for me was meeting another passenger who, after talking for several hours, I think we will enjoy being friends and visiting with each other in England and the US. The dancing at the end of the cruise was fun. Thank you.

Quality of Experience
The tour guide made the long trip work, as did the two barristers. They kept our energy up and the dancing at the end was a lovely way to end the trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I can't remember her name but she spoke 5 languages! She obviously cared a great deal that the passengers had an interesting and fun trip.
Transport
It is a long trip and at times I wish it had been shorter. That being said, Paxi, Antipaxi and the caves were worth it. I am sure that for the people that jumped into the sea that was a highlight. The pricing was excellent.
Food & Culture Walking Tour in Corfu
Food & Culture Walking Tour in Corfu
Corfu

Our tour with Mary was excellent. She showed us the church where she was baptized! And she shared information about the past and current residents and happenings on the island. After the tour we felt we had a very good idea of its history. The arranged lunch was very good and it was nice to sit and chat.

Quality of Experience
Having grown up in Corfu, Mary was a font of knowledge.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Not sure what this means. We walked everywere.
Knossos Palace guided tour
Knossos Palace guided tour
Heraklion

So much to know and our guide knew all!

Quality of Experience
Private tour allowed us to move through the crowds. Our guide answered all our questions.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou
Amalia
Amalia Symvoulidou
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 27, 2022

Dear Joanne and Orris,

Thank you soo much for your wonderful words. I'm very happy to know that you had fun in Greece and I feel so lucky that I got the chance to meet you in person. I had a great time!
I will definitely visit you when I come to New York! Hopefully very soon🤞

Oh my are you creating a slide? How exciting! I'm looking forward to see this😁
PS: How we met was one of the funniest stories in my life. I will never forget it haha
Sending you my warmest wishes,
Amalia