Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our guide Katie was very helpful, the itinerary was very much to my expectation. We can see beautiful Norway, it helps also with good weather (we have been very lucky). Taxi in smaller cities probably is not the most reliable service. But in general, most cities in Norway are not big, very walkable (and also relatively flat). It’s also my first time using assistance of tour guide, also a good experience for me.

Our driver, Mohammad, was truly extraordinary! Generous, honest and concerned about every experience. Was more of a friend by our departure in Tangier. Please pass this along to him.
Daily guides ranged from good to really bad. Last day in Chefchaouen the guide, Baba, was sincerely bad, rude, angry and aggressively trying to sell us in his ‘family’ shop, clearly working us for his commission from the shop. Not a good experience.
Your services very much appreciated!

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

Should not be using this guide - interested in nothing except selling us rugs in his ‘family’ shop.

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Different guide

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

Another highlight

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Dinner in the Stone Desert of Agafay (From and Back to Marrakech)

Morocco

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Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay

Morocco

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Atlas Safari in Agafay and the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Highlight, best part of our visit

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Guided Tour in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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We had the most wonderful, stress free honeymoon in Italy thanks to kimkim and local Italy-based team! There was incredible communication from the initial inquiry through small day-to-day changes throughout our trip. The team perfectly matched our wants and wishes and went above and beyond to find us unique, highly recommended activities and hotels. We appreciated having help with transfers to and from activities and different locations, making this a very stress free trip! We will definitely use kimkim to help plan future vacations!

Erica and Lea, were absolutely wonderful! They organized our trip so well and worked closely with us to create the experience we wanted. Everything was seamless — from planning to the actual travel — and they were always accessible when we had questions during our vacation.

Some highlights we highly recommend: the Mythological Walk Tour in Athens with Athena was amazing, and the food tour in Santorini with Elaina was an absolute must!

Our hotels were fantastic — the hotel in Paros was beautiful, and the staff were so attentive and welcoming. In Santorini, we had a little hiccup with our first room, but the hotel quickly switched us and everything was perfect after that; the views were absolutely breathtaking.
Their attention to detail and support made our trip truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Every guide we had was amazing! Working with Natalia was amazing! Everything was easy to plan and we were able to get into every pace we wanted! Hotel that was booked for us was great and were still able to go to the places that even though had been closed the day we are originally supposed to go.

Very nicely curated trip! Your App and WhatsApp both worked great. Transfers with drivers all went smoothly. The activities were great overall, especially Delos, Knossos, and the Acropolis (even though it rained). The Santorini sunset cruise seemed to emphasize a lot of drinking - not our style really - and we would have preferred something quieter. The cruises both advertised that we would have beach time, but we were only offered swimming around 300 feet away from a beach. The cruise in Mykonos had wonderful food, but the Santorini cruise had mediocre food and drink.
The hotel in Santorini (Ducato) had dangerously dim lighting and unmarked interior steps. We shared a patio with the workers, and they left trash bags and smoked until we asked the front desk to ask them to stop. The view was gorgeous, though!
The first hotel in Athens was delightful, the second (Achilleus) was adequate. In Mykonos, the pool was really nice.
Food walk in Athens was great (it was just the two of us and the guide) and the Crete village tour likewise. Hotel breakfasts ranged from good to wonderful.

Hotel Reviews

Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel

Santorini

The Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel in Santorini had some beautiful aspects, like the lovely patio and the plunge pool, which provided great relaxation. However, the room had some dangerous steps that were not well-marked, making it hard to navigate. We also had an unpleasant experience due to cigarette smoke seeping into our room from the staff break room nearby and garbage bags stacked right outside our door, which was odd. Despite these issues, the location was undeniably beautiful.

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Sweet Home Hotel in Athens was my favorite accommodation during the trip. It had so much charm, and the people there were incredibly welcoming. The room offered a marvelous view of the Acropolis, which was spectacular. The only downside was that it was a bit on the small side, but overall, the experience was delightful with a great neighborhood to explore.

Activity Reviews

Evening Neighborhood Food Walk

Athens

The Evening Neighborhood Food Walk was an excellent experience. We had the guide all to ourselves, allowing for a personalized tour of the local cuisine. It was a delightful way to end the day.

Knossos Palace Experience

Greece

The Knossos Palace Experience was enjoyable, especially with the cultural and historical significance. However, it was a bit disappointing to learn that many of the best art treasures were moved to a museum. A visit to the museum would have complemented the experience nicely.

Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise & Lunch

Mykonos

The Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise & Lunch was a terrific experience. It provided a unique way to explore the areas, with lunch being particularly good on this cruise. It was a highlight of our cultural experiences on the trip.

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

I really enjoyed the Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk despite a little bit of rain. It was a great way to be immersed in the rich history of Athens, and the guide was knowledgeable and engaging.

Overall the trip was great but it was a lot more driving than we expected. We didn’t realize how remote places were. The hike at Glymur Falls is really only for very experiences hikers. There is a log but to get to the log you have to go over an area of rocks, just holding onto a wire. So neither of us were able to get very far (and a lot of other people were also turning back).
The whale watching was really fun, it was a great crew.

Hotel Review

Basalt Hotel

Borgarnes

The hotel was really nice but it was in the middle of nowhere, there was nothing else around.

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Activity Reviews

Whale Watching Safari From Akureyri

Akureyri

This trip was a lot of fun, we got to see hump back whales and a blue whale.

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Glymur waterfalls hike

Iceland

This is only for very experiences hikers- there is a log but to get to the log you have to get over a large area of rocks, just hanging onto a wire hand rail. Neither of us went across and it looked like lots of other people did not want to chance it as well.

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Blue Lagoon Premium Admission

Iceland

Very glad that we got there so early in the morning as it got very busy by the time we left.

We had a wonderful trip. Each and every stop was unique and interesting. From urban settings to small towns and even the seldom traveled Shetland Islands, the scenery was beautiful. We found out many new and unknown facts about England and Scotland and their rich and interesting history. Our guide Paul, in London was very knowledgeable about all things Beatles. When we got to Edinburgh Robert gave an excellent walking tour of the city and told us many stories of unknown facts about events that have occurred in the town. From there we headed out into the country where we received gracious hospitality at all of our lodging stops. We were especially happy with our stay on the Isle of Sky and also the Shetland Islands. When we arrived in Lerwick Lara gave a wonderful and car tour of the town and some other historical sites on the Island. She was interesting, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We all enjoyed the day with her.
After the Shetlands we head back to London for some more rich history tours with Angie and Tracy. The walking tour to the Buckingham Palace was interesting and Angie was full of fun facts about the Royal family and the traditions. Tracy took us on a Black cab tour of London. Tracy was also interesting and knowledgeable. She took us to some local shops and eateries unique to London. She was great as well and we enjoyed our day with her. We could not have had more fun. Stephen you kept us busy and entertained. It was better than I imagined it could be. Thank you for the great planning and great guides!

We booked through Kim Kim with the help of Tazos! Everything he helped us book was incredible from all transportation and hotels to incredible activities! The hotels chosen for us were perfect and definitely took into account our preferences of being in small boutique hotels within walking distance from many attractions. We even had a local driver ask us if we had been to Italy before because of how good our selection of hotel was! All of the activities booked for us were so fun and well done! Tazos and his team were so great to work with and really helped us plan our honeymoon with no stress! Overall we had such an amazing honeymoon and would definitely recommend!

Activity Review

Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience

Rome

This was a really great tour! The guide was so knowledgeable and taught us lots of fun and interesting things about the food and wine in Italy! All of the food was incredible! This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip!

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Food

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Our trip to Morocco was beyond anything we could have expected. The people, culture, food and shopping were all amazing. Ali and Siad were both excellent to work with, but the highlight of our trip was our driver Faissal. Faissal went above and beyond in all ways to make sure we were happy, well taken care of and had the best trip we could. Faissal is professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, very concerned with your wellbeing and happiness on the trip and of course a great bargainer when it comes to shopping. He made restaurant recommendations, adjusted the trip (sometimes at the last minute) to make sure we saw the best of Morroco, made sure we saw the best sites and shopping and made sure we always got the best price.

Our guides were all excellent as well. Mohamed gave us a once in a lifetime food tour in the old Medina of Marrakech.

Adbu was very informative during our tour of Marrakech and took us to some amazing shops where Faissal of course got us the best deals.

Sharif was one of the best guides I have ever had in all my travels. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Fez, extremely patient with our shopping (with Faissal for bargaining!), has excellent English and provided us with a world class day in Fez.

Faissal made last minute arrangements for Abdul to show us Meknes. Thank you Faissal! Adbul's knowledge was only matched by his energy. He gave us a great tour of the mausoleum and market of Meknes.

Fatima is a world class guide for sure. Having grown up in Chefchaouen, she showed us all the points of interest and explained the history of the city in near perfect English.

Faissal came through again with a last minute tour of Akchour and the Ponte de Dieu with Omar. Omar has been hiking that area for years and it was a great way to break up our drive from Chefchaouen to Tangiers.

Again, we had an absolutely unbelievable trip to Morocco and could not have asked for a better driver than Faissal. He truly made our trip one we will remember forever!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Le Pèlerin

Marrakech

Our stay at Riad Le Pèlerin in Marrakesh was an unforgettable experience. The staff was incredibly helpful, ensuring we knew how to get around and checking in on us. The rooms were nicely appointed, and staying in a riad was a unique and wonderful way to explore Moroccan culture. Definitely recommend experiencing a riad at least once!

Riad Braya

Fes Medina

Riad Braya in Fes was quite lovely, and the breakfast was amazing, but there was a bit of confusion around meals as our guide informed us we could have dinner there, only to find out no food service was available in the evening. It was also advised to stay close to the riad at night, which made going out for dinner tricky. Despite these minor issues, it was otherwise a great place to stay.

Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa

Chefchaoun

Very nice hotel in Chefchoaune. Excellent location overlooking the medina. Helpful, friendly staff, nice rooms and a very nice roof top bar and restaurant.

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Activity Reviews

A Scenic Day Trip Journey to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

The Scenic Day Trip Journey to Aït Benhaddou was absolutely stellar. The views, history, and opportunity to explore up close and climb to the tower were marvelous. It's a must-see for anyone visiting Morocco!

Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

This is a once in a lifetime experience. You can taste some of the most amazing foods from sweets, to hearty tangia, to fresh juices and more. Do not miss this excursion!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mohamed is an excellent guide!

Transport

Our trip to Greece was amazing. I would not have changed a thing. Aggekili did a fabulous job of listening to what we liked and wanted to do and planned the perfect trip. Before the trip she kept us updated and tweaked any changes we wanted to make. During the trip she kept us informed, checked in on how things were, and helped us as needed. We loved every hotel, every city/island, every transport driver, and every excursion and guide that we had. We had just the right mix of relaxation, history, and culture. Although we loved everywhere we went, Naxos and Crete were probably our favorites. Can't wait to plan another trip with KimKim and hope to go back to Greece in the future to try some other islands we did not make it to and maybe revisit some. The people, the food, the landscape of Greece will be missed.

Hotel Reviews

Niche Hotel

Athens

This hotel was centrally located. We were able to walk to every place we wanted to visit. The view from the rooftop of the Acropolis was amazing both in the day and night. Great breakfast buffet on the rooftop with lots of choices every morning.

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Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor

Chania

Great location. Walkable to everything. Loved the look of the entry way and the breakfast area. We had a room with the private rooftop terrace. So nice to sit in the hot tub and see the city around us. Staff very kind. We had an early flight, so they even boxed up a breakfast for us to take with us. The breakfast was very good and had large portions.

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Pnoé Breathing Life

Heraklion

Hotel had such a relaxing feel. It was so nice to have our own private pool and lounge chairs. Also very easy to take the hotel shuttle to their private beach with food and beverage service. The food at Anasa was some of the best food I had. We ate there for dinner both nights. The breakfast buffet had a ton of choices. The staff was very helpful and helped arrange transport into the city for us.

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Location

Close to a few beaches, but would need to drive or take the bus to the city center and sights. But being a bigger city that is expected.

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Daydream Luxury Suites

Santorini

The view is worth every penny. We had gone out to eat for the sunset view and found out that the view from here was just as stunning. Breakfast was very good and plenty. It was nice to sit in the outdoor pool and watch the people and donkeys go by on the sidewalk below. There are a lot of steps, but worth the view. The staff is great. I wouldn't want to carry that luggage and they do it as if it is nothing. Rafail, the manager, had great suggestions and was very helpful. It is centrally located to the shops, and tavernas.

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Perfect spot for sunsets and views.

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18 Grapes Hotel Naxos

Naxos

Amazing hotel. The staff was so kind. We even did the vineyard experience with the owner, Dimitris, and met most of the family. Breakfast was very good with large portions. Everything was very clean. Loved having our own pool, but used the main pool too. The whole place was beautiful to look at. Short walk to beach and tavernas.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Short walk to beach and tavernas.

Staff

The front desk staff and all the servers were so kind.

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Activity Reviews

Half day (morning) PRIVATE cruise with Classic Sail Yacht 40feet long

Chania

A great ending to our Greece trip. It was a beautiful yacht. There was plenty of room to move around. It was very relaxing and amazing views. Great crew and food.

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Jeep Tour To Elafonisi and Falasarna

Greece

We loved Olga. She was so easy to talk to and felt like a friend by the end of the day. We drove through the breathtaking landscape to Elafonissi Beach, the famous pink beach. It was really cool, but maybe not as striking as in some of the pictures. We got there early and got sunbeds. It did get crowded later. Olga called ahead and found out the next beach we were going to was windy, so we stayed longer at Elafonissi. We did go on to Falasarna Beach. It was windy, but pretty. It had some pink sand too.

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Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her

Greece

Nicolas was so kind and informational. He had waters and a special dessert treat for us. He did a great job of showing us some highlights of Crete. Since it was just us, he geared it to some places we wanted to see. The landscape was breathtaking as we drove from place to place. We first went to a botanical garden. Is was amazing to see all that can grow in Greece. We went to 2 monasteries (females make sure to wear something that covers your legs). We then went through a Gorge and to the village of Argioupolis. He took us to a darling taverna tucked into a hill with a waterfall. It was so pretty and the food was yummy. It was a great way to travel from Herkalion to Chania.

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Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025

Santorini

This was a small group excursion. There were about 18 people on the boat. The sunset was beautiful. Had a couple stops to swim. We chose to stay on the boat and spread out a little more while others were swimming. They had wine and beer and dinner.

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Food

It was Ok.

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Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini

Santorini

The Santorini Luxury Travel had such nice drivers and clean spacious vehicles. They even came and got our luggage and stored it for us when we were leaving Santorini, so we could walk around in between the time we had to check out and they drove us to the ferry.

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Panoramic Tour 2025

Santorini

Marina was a great guide and Vasilis was a great driver. Got to walk around Oia and see the blue domes. We then went to the wine museum. It was very interesting and informational, but had very outdated special effects and scenes. The wine tasing was yummy. Then we went to the Monastery, the Megalochori Village and the Black Beach. Great way to see lots of Santorini that you would not be able to see without a car.

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

Greece

Beautiful sunset view on rooftop. The food and service were great too. Loved the grilled salad and bread.

Quality of Experience

Perfect place to watch sunset.

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Transport

So nice. Even let us walk around Oia after dinner before he took us back to Fira.

Full Day Private Cruise to South Naxos & Koufonissia

Naxos

George was great. So kind, and informational. He also had beers, waters, and sandwiches for us on the boat. The boat was the perfect size for us and the landscapes and sea were beautiful. The water was a little cold, but very refreshing. We loved Koufonisi. It was so quaint and quiet.

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Naxos Old Town Wine-Tasting & Dinner

Naxos

Maria was so sweet and took us to some hidden gems. We also walked around and learned lots of history. We visited a wine bar. Had some great wines and cheeses. Nikko, our waiter. even brought us a special treat since we were on an anniversary trip. We also went to a great restaurant in a beautiful courtyard. Maria ordered some yummy local dishes. There was so much food, we could only eat a portion of it. Maria even emailed me a digital copy of a cookbook she had written. We stayed a little longer and walked around on our own and went to cute bar.

Quality of Experience

Food

Didn't have anything we did not like. Can't wait to try to make some of the dishes back at home.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Every driver we had were so kind and loved to share about Greece and their life.

Athens Premium Gastronomic Experience evening tour with dinner

Athens

Jenny was so sweet, easy to talk to, and fun. She picked us up at our hotel and we walked to a wine bar first. The wine and pairings were great and Jenny and the staff explained each very well. We then went to a restaurant that we would have never found on our own. Jenny ordered the some delicious dishes I would never have ordered on my own. Last we went to a rooftop bar that had great drinks, amazing views, and a great vibe. She even gave us other ideas for the rest of our stay in Athens and for the other islands we were going to.

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Food

Food was amazing and we would have never found any of the places we went on our own. Hidden gems.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

No transport. Walking tour.

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Helen was a great guide. She was so informational. The earpieces helped being able to hear when other people were around. It did get a little crowded with people near the gate.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our experience included 4 couples for 6 nights out with Robbi and his first mate Dorio . Initially we had a shaky weather forecast however the motto of this group is to go no matter what and we can't be more thrilled. While we started out with a little rain, Robbi adeptly moved our group through the day to make sure we were under cover at just the moment the weather hit. Better than that, we were wine tasting watching the big storm move in. From that point forward we had beautiful weather . Robbi showed us the best spots for a swim or hike, best food in the small fishing villages and he knew exactly when a rain storm was going to impact our bike ride. (We literally landed at Robbi's spot for lunch as the clouds opened up. )
Robbi has superb talent in remembering and telling jokes, while also demonstrating a deep knowledge of the history of Croatia, the land and sea.
Our experience cannot be complete without mentioning the work of Dorio who made coffee every morning, kept the boat safe and in his own rite a comedian.

Activity Reviews

Sailing Elafiti islands

Croatia

And out with a bang. Swim spot into cave again navigated perfectly by Robbi to keep us safe while swimming with other boats. Our last lunch of Calamari and more wine really put an exclamation point on the trip.

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Sailing to Šipan island

Croatia

More goodness in the swim spots and relaxation of the group. Beautiful sailing weather as well.

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Walking or hiking in National park Mljet

Croatia

We hiked a short hike and rode e-bikes through the national park. Again. Robbi adeptly moved us in the right direction on that day to avoid the weekend crowds and to arrive for lunch just as the clouds burst.

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Pelješac- Dingač region and Žuljana bay

Žuljana

The best food. Fresh fish out of the Sea grilled beautifully.

Quality of Experience

Staring to relax now, the weather is great, the swim spots are terrific.

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Sailing to Mljet Island and National Park

Croatia

The hiking and food on first night was incredible.

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Korčula

Ston

Robbi picked a great spot for dinner. Time the next morning for showers and stroll through the old city. One of my favorite spots in Croatia.

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Pelješac peninsula and Ston

Šipan

Starting here was a day to transition for everyone from other travels. Robbi had a perfect itinerary that kept us active and entertained while we settled into the boat life

Quality of Experience

It was a day of transition, the wall walk in Ston and the wine tasting were the best as the weather kept us guessing.

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Transport

On time exactly as we departed dubrovnik and made our way out.

Hi Kateryna,
Our trip to England was wonderful and you were great, responding very quickly to our texts and emails, and making the adjustments we requested. Our guides, Chris, our Black Cab driver in London, and Ulrich in Bath, were so knowledgeable and fun. Loved our hotels, very quaint and comfortable (especially The Manor, I'd like to live there forever). Enjoyed our diverse itinerary and the great transportation between town, especially our train ride.
Thank you so much for making this trip perfect.

Overall our trip was fantastic and we appreciate all of the work you and your team put in to it to make it so, Our lodging in all three cities were great and located perfectly for walking and getting to places we wanted to go. Some of the transportation didn't run as smoothly as planned but that happens and it all worked out in the end. The two guides in Madrid were fantastic and we enjoyed them immensely. Both were informative, easy to understand and kept us entertained. We especially enjoyed the "market" tour, which really became a pub crawl but Carlos? was so good and entertaining we all had a great time. The guide in Seville was a little dry, but still informative. Hard to compete with the two we had just had in Madrid. Our time in Barcelona was also grand. The football game was a highlight as it was fun to see the passion Spain has for their teams. Transportation back from there left a lot to be desired but we eventually made it so alls well. Our guide in Barcelona was also great and We would have no hesitation in recommending her.

Hector and team was very responsive and communicated well both during our trip and planning it. We should have spent more time reviewing hotels and tours before booking them to ensure travel styles were better understood.

Highlights of the trip: 1) Douro valley day trip with Bruno 2) Catamaran tour of Bengali caves in the Algarve and 3) Pena Palace with Oriana as our guide and walking through the pathways to get to the palace. Going into the palace could have been skipped as well as the drive to Cascais since it was really just a touristy resort town.
The tuk tuk tour in Lisbon of west Belém was a complete waste of time and money and would not do that again!

Overall the tour was good, just not sure of value for money but was an easy trip with everything well planned and always with support available. Trip plan app was helpful although the info was sometimes inaccurate - for example, 2 hours for a 4 hr tour or 6 hrs for an 8-9 hr tour. We had to cancel dinner plans one night because we arrived back too late.

Hotel Reviews

Flores Boutique Hotel

Porto

The Flores Boutique Hotel in Porto was excellent. The location was very convenient, and what really stood out was their charming outdoor restaurant/cafe area where you could sit and enjoy a meal or a drink. It was probably the best hotel experience of the trip.

M'ar de Ar Aqueduto

Évora

It was okay, a little tired and well used. Rooms could have been cleaned better on arrival, drapes were broken and shampoo, shower gel etc were not filled in the shower.

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Location

Within the old city walls next to the aqueduct.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

This hotel looks better in the pictures! Bathroom privacy is a problem, and reception desk help could have been better, making errors and not providing solutions to problems until we talked with a manager or our travel / tour company. As mature adults, this does not meet expectations of a 4 star hotel. Also, there’s no parking if you have a rental car and no one to help with luggage. Pool area is not luxurious at all and rather stark, but the positive is its fantastic restaurant and breakfast.

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Location

Cente

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Activity Reviews

Exploring Sintra & Cascais: Palaces, Cliffs & Coastline

Lisbon

This is a full day tour. Peña palace was enjoyable and we found a nice Italian restaurant away from the touristy restaurant scene that was recommended by the guide. Oriana was a good guide and walked us up to the palace through the trees and park, rather than the direct straight path uphill. Nice walk in the morning to the palace. Going through the palace is a little like herding cattle..it was just ok.

Quality of Experience

No

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full van of 8 people, a little tight

Catamaran Boat Excursion to Benagil Caves & Carvoeiro Beach

Portugal

Great experience and weather day! The catamaran could hold 80+ people and there were only 10 of us, so made for an enjoyable day to take in the beautiful scenery. Guide and staff were friendly and lunch was decent. Some jumped into the water for a swim and paddle board…water was cold but refreshing.

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Go West to Belém by Tuk-Tuk

Lisbon

This was not a good tour, granted it was a cool, grey day but it was just a drive through a neighborhood in a tuk tuk. The driver didn’t talk much other than to tell us that there was some kind of running race going on so he wasn’t going to drive us up near the monastery. We could have walked up to it thru a tunnel if we wanted, but he didn’t encourage it really.

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The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

Pleasantly surprised that the experience was really good overall. Food quality was great and the music / performances were well paced and timed around courses.

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Food

Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise

Porto

Good day with a great small group. Bruno, our guide, was engaging and fun with a lot of knowledge to share. Lunch on a hilltop overlooking the valley was good, especially the fish!

Quality of Experience

Food

Fish at lunch was good, the beef looked inedible

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

It was a full van of 8 people - more comfortable if it was 6 but was a fun group

Hassan was responsive and helpful in the planning phase of the trip and we were able to do everything we wanted including history, culture, activity, comfort and flexibility. We loved the customization inherent to this type of tour.

We loved our trip to Iceland. The hotels were very nice and the lagoons were amazing. Breakfasts were convenient as they were included in the trip cost.
Information on the itinerary needs to be updated. Some parking lots were described as free but our experience was that they all were pay through Parka.
Finally, the last activity on our second to last day while driving back to Reykjavik was to hike Fjaorargljufur Canyon. However, that activity was already planned for on our itinerary 2 days before.

Hotel Review

Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

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Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

the room was immaculate

Activity Reviews

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk

Iceland

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Everything went so well. The hotels were great, and our tours were very good (even Mont St Michel in a downpour.)
Our first guide, Agate was wonderful for our chateau tours in Amboise. We rented bikes but never used the bikes bc it was raining. Amboise was really beautiful. Hotel Le Manoir St Thomas was very comfortable and a nice blend of modern with a nod to the history of the area. There was a food truck for snacks, lunch and the like but we went out to dinner most nights in the town. Che Bruno was a huge favorite. L'Arpents also.
All the Paris tours were great but of course, very crowded so slow going. The Louvre was a really crowded so we didn't see as much as planned but we loved what we did see. Stephanie was an exceptional guide for the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle. The Hotel Verneuil was really nice . The rooms are small but so comfortable and clean. The location was perfect. The Eiffel Tower at night was a definite highlight.
The food tour of the Marais district was fun. I don't remember the guides name. It was hard name to remember bc it was unusual - Mairiaty - or something like that. She took us to the market and various pastry and chocolate shops.
Our favorite restaurant in that area was Cinq Mars just down the street from Hotel Verneuil on rue Verneuil. It was so good. I had the best omelette that has now ruined me for any omelettes moving forward. We also had their fish and chocolate mousse - both so good. We walked over to the Rodin Museum. Not crowded and a small museum but packed with wonderful Rodin works including The Thinker. The gardens were beautiful.
We are so glad we stopped in Giverney - it was one of our favorites. It was really interesting to see Monet's house and gardens and then visit the musse d Orsay and see so many of his paintings back in Paris later on.
David was our guide for DDay and did an awesome job. We started with the German cemetery and ended with Omaha Beach. It was a beautiful day. We were able to be at the American cemetery for Taps at 4pm. It was very moving. Our hotel was one of our favorites - Hotel Belle Normandy. The people were so friendly and the setting was beautiful. The town was interesting. A lot of Americans and Brits. Finding a restaurant was more difficult so call ahead before your trip.
Our Mont Sainte Michel day was a downpour but we made it through and it was fascinating. Oliver was very good and getting us through the crowd and seeing all the high points without getting drenched. His knowledge of the area and the history of France and WW1 was really interesting . His stories and facts kept us entertained on our walking.
We loved walking around San Malo. What a beautiful town. The Golden Tulip Grand Be was a nice hotel with lots of amenities. They had a spa and workout room and a sauna. We only used the sauna one day but it was appreciated after I swam in Bon-Secours Beach saltwater pool which was quite cold. The locals were swimming so I ventured in. Walking the ramparts was okay but too windy to enjoy thoroughly. I would imagine in nicer weather, it would be a beautiful walk. The food was amazing. We ate at two restaurants - L'armateur and L'Atelire. Both really good.
Our last afternoon in Paris, we went to the Musee' dOrsay and dinner at le-Coup-Chou near our hotel, Hotel Jardin du Cluny. Musee d'Orsay was packed which we expected bc it was a free Sunday but we are very glad we made the effort. Both the hotel and the restaurant did not disappoint.
Nathalie was very helpful with the planning of our trip. We made changes and tweaks and she accomodated easily. During our trip she was able to help out when we needed to add my neice very last minute to the tours in Paris. She was just what we needed for planning and implementing this trip. She thought of everything . We are grateful to her for a wonderful trip.

Sue and Bill

The smaller tours were better than the large bus tour. Luke, our food guy tour was fantastic as well as our pub tour guide. We enjoyed the trip to Stonehenge with the smaller tour company. We enjoy learning about the history of the countries we visit and find that with larger tours you don’t get all the information you desire. We had a fabulous time exploring England on foot with some down time between tours! Thanks for helping us plan our trip! We look forward to exploring another destination soon!
Thank you,
Robin & Tim Cavicchi

Hotel Review

The Sanctuary House Hotel

London

The accommodation were in a nice location and staff was friendly. The pub on sight was nice as it offered daily breakfast and a quick bite if needed during the day or evening. The room was well equipped.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central to lots of sites and easy to get to more distant sites if needed

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Well equipped and clean

Activity Reviews

Tickets to British Museum

London

The Museum was a bit overwhelming. Maybe because it was our last day and we were quite tired! Lots of stuff to explore here.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Self guided. Maybe take advantage of the recorded tour. We did not.

Transport

We walked to this and explored some of London along the way!

Stonehenge, Bath, and the Cotswolds tour from London

London

The smaller van tour was preferred and the guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. We took advantage of his small tour during the stop in Bath and we were the only ones to do so, so got lots of private attention and time to ask questions.

Quality of Experience

Tour guide was great

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable

Transport

Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London

London

Large bus tour wasn’t ideal. We prefer smaller tours but one wasn’t available. Still worth the visit to the castle to learn history

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly

Transport

Didn’t love the large bus

Sightseeing River Cruise from Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster

London

Relaxing way to get back to Westminster and enjoy some down time

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The boat was relaxing

Tower of London Timed Entry Tickets

London

Fun learning the history of the tower and of London. Recommend the guided tours recordings to learn more

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Self guided

Transport

We went on foot

Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market

London

Luke was fantastic. It was a very small group, only one other couple so lots of attention and ability to ask questions and get lots of information.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide and amount of Information given

Food

Amazing food provided throughout the tour!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luke was fantastic and friendly

Transport

Nice to see the sites on foot.

Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

London

The tour guide was great and informative! Fun tour!

Quality of Experience

Guide was great

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable

Transport

Nice to see the sites on foot

Bruno who took us on the wine tour was fantastic. He could have slowed down his driving a bit. But other then that he was the best.