Kimkim Trip Reviews

Wonderful trip - itinerary, accommodations and drivers!! You really came through to provide a trip to exceed expectations Thank you for your professional attention to details.

Mohammed was great at crafting our perfect itinerary that packed in everything we wanted to do in Morocco. His tailored approached helped us find great accommodations and activities across the country.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Atrium & Spa

Marrakesh

Really nice hotel room and attentive staff. Rooftop view was a great place to relax during the evening hours.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Nice room with a great view with a balcony. The restaurant was very nice as well. Small issues with the room but were addressed by staff.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Highlight of the trip. Incredible staff with good food and great music night with other guests from around the world. You will feel the connection to the Sahara in very nice accommodations.

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Riad Semlalia

Fès

Great staff and delicious breakfast. Beautiful courtyard. No showerhead so you must either take a bath or squat to use a shower wand.

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No showerhead, must squat in shower to clean yourself

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Clean rooms and helpful staff. Small breakfast. Cozy rooms.

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Riad Kalaa

Rabat

One of the better hotels we stayed at. In the heart of the Medina near great restaurants. Clean room and helpful staff.

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Activity Reviews

An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Great guide where we got to experience interesting local foods. Would have been better to do earlier in the trip to see what was out there.

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A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.

Morocco

Unique local spa experience. Not like massages back home. Clay baths, scrubbing, and a massage.

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Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes

Merzouga

Adrenalin blast! Great fun to drive across the dunes. Once in a lifetime experience.

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Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes.

Morocco

An unexpected highlight of the trip. This was added to our itinerary without me giving it much of a thought at all. It turned out to be a highlight of the trip. This was the single best guide I have ever had on any trip I’ve been to. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Wish I could have spent more time in volubilis!

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Best guide ever!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We got to see the beautiful culture and sites of the city. Our guide took us to the highlights and avoided areas we didn’t want to go to so we could maximize our time to fit in what we wanted to do.

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Over the Atlas to Marrakech

Morocco

Very cool to see where some of Hollywood’s most famous movies were filmed. The ancient Kasbah was beautiful and a familiar movie set as well.

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades

Morocco

Great experience visiting the carpet co-op and seeing how different tribes have unique ways of creating their rugs.

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A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert

Merzouga

Very unique opportunity to meet local Berber families. We got a tour of the Sahara desert and saw local villages.

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Fes to the Sahara via the Atlas (Camel Ride included)

Morocco

Drive to the Sahara. Fairly uneventful. Sadly got food poisoning at the restaurant I stopped at but other than that good times.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Incredible tour of the Medina where we got to see the highlights along with eating great food. Our guide was very informative and helped answer all questions we had.

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Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk

Chefchaouen

Our guide did not show up on time. After waiting 20 minutes we contacted our agent and decided to walk the town ourselves. Eventually the guide made an excuse and showed up to our hotel an hour later. When we returned it was time to depart but he wanted to start the tour which we declined.

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Having them show up

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Our driver was great

Casablanca Arrival and the Drive to Rabat

Morocco

Very cool to experience the only mosque in Morocco. Great introduction to the country.

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Great experience working with you. You were proactive and responsive during every step of out trip. We used drivers John and Ollie. They were fabulous.

The accommodations that Kate selected for us were wonderful—easy walking distance to the castles and other attractions that we planned to visit. Every one of them was quaint, historical, and provided excellent breakfasts! The staff at each one were courteous, professional, and helpful.
Our drivers John and Ollie were terrific! They were knowledgeable, personable, and excellent drivers. We did a LOT of touring and felt completely at ease with them. Driving around the south coast of England in a London cab was a bonus!
We requested viewing an extraordinary number of sites in the time that we had available, but Kate was able to design a tour that exceeded our expectations. She’s awesome, and based on her performance, I would not hesitate to recommend Kimkim to others.

Activity Review

Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour

Oxford

Athens guide, Evita, was very knowledgeable , accommodating, personable and provided a great suggestion for a restaurant. Santorini guide, El, was also very knowledgeable, personable and accommodating. Sifnos guide, Stephanie, was personable and accommodating. She did not provide relevant historical knowledge, which was disappointing considering that this was a cultural & historical walk through three villages. Sunset cruise in Santorini was wonderful, as were the captain & his first mate ( both named, Demitri). The sailing cruise in Paros is highly recommended; the captain, Costo, was very accommodating; a particularly caring when one member of our group didn’t feel well. All transfer drivers were prompt and professional, & added their knowledge of the area. Our experience with the hotels was acceptable but less than ideal. We learned that it’s important to better scrutinize hotel selections. In Athens the hotel was in a great location. The staff was accommodating, the breakfast, delicious. However, the room was tiny. Would have selected an upgrade if we were able. In Santorini, the room was comfortably, however it required walking down a flight of stairs, within the room, to access the bathroom - this was unpleasant for seniors. Also, in retrospect, we would have preferred a hotel closer to the ocean. In Sifnos the hotel was beautiful, the staff was accessible but we were given a room with THREE LEVELS. The living room, kitchen and bedroom were each on a different level, accessible by flights of stairs. Again, not very accommodating to senior citizens. On Paros the hotel was very nice, walking distance to the beach with good breakfast. And on Naxos the hotel was very comfortable, good breakfast and walking distance to town and the beach. I would highly recommend carefully reviewing hotel accommodations for a trip of this nature. (We neglected to do that). There were more luxurious hotels at most locations, with ocean front accommodations, and some with private pools on the balconies. It would have been worth the additional cost to have those accommodations.
In general Kimkim was very helpful, provided excellent service prior to and during the trip.

The tour was well organized and the emergency support was first class. The hotel in Alesund was bit disapointing where as the hotels in Oslo, Bergen, Tromso and Lofoten islands were very conveniently located and decent
Kristina was very resourceful when it came to planning and patiently and pragmatically responded to my innumerable requests to summarize , .Kim Kim did a splendid job

JK, our guide, made the entire itinerary wonderful.

Valentine was very detailed and helped us along the way when we had questions. She planned an amazing trip and made our lives easier!

We had an incredible week in Argentina with 2 days in Buenos aires and 4 days in peninsula de Valdés.
Mili greeted us at the airport with a nice big sign and standing where we could clearly see her, and a nice big smile! The welcome was everything we needed to start the week of on the right foot.
We were tired from the flight and mostly rested during the day, but in the evening went to a home hospitality dinner with Diego and Mariana where we sat and dined with 3 generations of the family for a warm and homey regular family dinner. They even noticed that it was the evening of the Jewish new year, and served apples and honey for dessert! I don't have enough words to describe how welcome we felt 💖!
The next morning Agostina took us all around Buenos Aires, her knowledge was deep and she had patience for all my questions! And in spite of the cold weather agreed to indulge me in a quick stop for my favorite ice cream!
We were given great tips for how to spend our afternoon. In the evening we had fun at the tango and dinner show.
The next morning we were off to peninsula de Valdés. At our hotel in Puerto piramides the front a desk at first couldn't find our reservation, and the emergency contact at say Hueque helped straighten everything out and the room was just beautiful, with an incredible beach view.
The weather caused a change in our plans for the navigation, and Say Hueque helped us move things around so that we still were able to explore the entire peninsula, as we had hoped.
For our last night, we drove to estancia el pedral at punta ninfa, south east of Puerto madryn. I simple do not have words to express what a wonderful day we had there. We want to go back, as one day was definitely not enough time at the beautiful estancia with the beautiful warm and attentive family and staff. We were greeted by Sebastian and Mateo, then had a delicious dinner prepared by chef pablo. Every one of my food limitations was taken into account while keeping ingredients local and absolutely delicious and impeccably presented. The next morning after breakfast mateo took us to see the penguin rookery and the view and lighthouse at the point. We were very sad to not be able to do more activities, but had to leave to catch a flight to return to buenos aires.
Overall an amazing week and we can't wait to return!

Hotel Reviews

248 Finisterra Hotel Boutique Argentino

Buenos Aires

The staff was great. Especially Pablo was helpful and really made us feel at ease. Note that there is no elevator, but the staff assisted with luggage. The room is a little dated, the safe took us a bit to figure out. I'm not sure we ever did completely understood all the modes of the A/C / heater unit. The breakfast was great, with a good variety, plenty of protein options as well as delicious local pastries, and a coffee bar. On the last day we had to leave early, and they made sure we could get food before leaving. I would have liked to get a map with a little more explanations of where exactly we were located, what local transportation is available nearby and what they recommend for the nearby services such as restaurants. (I did ask for a map and the only one they had did not include the location of the hotel)

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El Pedral Lodge

Puerto Madryn

This estancia stay was one of the highlights of our trip! The family and staff are attentive to every detail. The food is delicious. The main building, room and property itself are beautiful. One day was not enough, but was all the time we had, and we are grateful to have had this, albeit short, experience. Note that the drive there is quite long and the dirt road is bad at spots, so be prepared. Well worth the effort!

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Rayentray ‍Puerto Pirámides

Puerto Piramides

The staff was extremely helpful. Melissa and Ignacio went out of their way to help us. The room was spectacular, with an ocean view. Everything worked well (importantly the heating and hot water!) and the breakfast was delicious.

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Whale Watching Navigation

Puerto Pirámides

Stephen was an excellent guide and it helps that he speaks English. His knowledge and enthusiasm are contagious!

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Transfer Jorge Newbery International Airport (AEP) / Buenos Aires Hotel

Buenos Aires

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Right after immigration Deta make sure my driver is visible to me while I browse through the signage. The driver is helpful and drives us to the hotel.
Both our driver and tour guides did very good job and make sure that we enjoy the tours during our stay. I would recommend KimKim to anyone would like to have your vacation arranged for you without hassle.

We had a wonderful trip to Porto, Lisbon, Coimbra, Lagos in the Algarves and Madeira. Giorgia was excellent in helping to design and plan the trip of our dreams.

Our trip to Porto was amazing!! Adam chose the absolute perfect hotel for us. Our rooms had small gardens in the back, the hotel offered a delicious breakfast, along with a pool and lovely bar area. We took a cooking class where we learned to cook Portuguese dishes and had the best time. We got to explore the local market and learn about the local people that run the place. Overall, KimKim helped us make the most out of our trip!!

The places I visited in Patagonia were great. The tours that I booked were average. I searched out a few additional tours that were with smaller groups and more unusual excursions. I wish I had been offered more choices from the start.

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Rochester Calafate

El Calafate

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Not in city center

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Los Naranjos

Ushuaia

Great location

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🔎 General Information about Ushuaia 🔎

Ushuaia

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Train of the End of the World 🚂

Ushuaia

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Todo Glaciares Navigation

El Calafate

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Navigation: Sea Lions, Birds and Lighthouse 🦭(On Catamarán)

Ushuaia

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Tierra del Fuego National Park (Half day visit) 🌲🌿

Ushuaia

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The trip organized by Rachel and her team was perfect. The trip pacing was perfect and we really enjoyed all of it. The most astounding part of the trip was frankly the properties they selected . Every one was unique and perfect. Every time we showed up to a new property we were delighted. Of particular note was the sheepdog demonstration- a fascinating experience we wouldn’t have found on our own.

Hotel Reviews

Cliff at Lyons

Co. Kildare

The room we were in (Pipit) was fabulous. Lovely and only one of two rooms in the building which made it very quiet. Lovely view over the lily pond.

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It was a very beautiful property with lovely buildings and gardens. Most of the garden beds seemed over grown and in needing of love. Apple trees with fruit on the ground and beds overtaken with dandelions and weeds.

Location

It was very convenient to the airport really. Only 40 or so minutes away, so it was very nice to not have a long drive to. A ivate

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Everyone we ran into was very helpful and nice.

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So this was also another wedding venue and there was one going on this day. As a result the next morning there were empty glasses and empty beer bottles littered about and one area (obviously the smoking area) outside the restaurant where the ground was littered with cigarette buts. My partner found broken glass on his seat at the breakfast as well.

Kilkea Castle and Spa

What a unique property! A straight up castle- it was very cool.

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Just the fact it looks like and actual castle was cool. We stayed in the. Carriage house, but since it was attached to the main building it felt like you were staying in the castle. Another very cool item were the onsite escape rooms. We had a great time escaping the dungeon.

Location

It was out in the country, but that made it perfect.

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John at the activities center (the escape room) made it very fun!

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One of the things one should be aware of is that this is a big wedding venue. When we checked in the lobby was full of wedding guests and we literally had to wiggle our way to the desk to check in. They were also packing the bar, so getting a nice beverage after the long drive was impossible. Not a big deal, but something to be aware of. The music from the wedding was also quite loud, although away from the main building. It did not take away from our enjoyment but something to be aware of.

Killarney Park Hotel

Killarney

I wish I could give this place 8 stars. The service was impeccable, the rooms were very nice and the location was very central to the parks we were visiting.

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Fallen, Brendan and Colin were so fantastic! Also Maria at the front desk was very helpful and welcoming.

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The room was perfect with all the amenities you could want. We were in a classic King, which was just fine, but I would love to go back and stay in one of the other class of rooms, as I bet they are spectacular.

Pax Guest House

Dingle

The view from the lounge are was spectacular!

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Beautifully decorated and very amazing artwork throughout the property.

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Perfectly located at the top of a hill with lovely views of the fields and Dingle bay.

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We were pleasantly surprised that we were able to have laundry done, as some of the reviews mentioned otherwise. Same day service and very reasonable!

Gregan's Castle Hotel

This was one of our favorite properties on the trip. We enjoyed the breakfast very much, and also enjoyed dinner there on one of the casual nights. Very very nice. The property and the room we were upgraded to (Fuschia) were spectacular. The pub was warm and cold and we spent much of one rainy afternoon there by the fire. Perfection.

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Wonderful sitting rooms with garden views and fireplaces throughout. Such a lovely setting.

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Everyone was so welcoming and lovely. They really made you feel at home.

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The room was lovely, large and nicely outfitted with a seating area for two that we loved. Very comfy bed!!!!

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

This property was amazing. The grounds were just spectacular - we spent most of one afternoon just hiking the very well maintained trails on the property. Over 5 miles by our count. There is a lovely perfect walled garden and kitchen garden that was one of the most beautiful we have ever seen. Our room was nicely situated with a river view. Perfect orientation.

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Great fireplaces and seating areas to hang out at.

Location

Great property with amazing walking trails through the woods and along the river.

Staff

Well- they mostly seemed a bit overworked and stressed. We didn’t really get the warm welcome or assistance with luggage we would have expected, and were quite surprised by that. The pub was lovely, but they had the poor bartender doing everything. He seemed extremely overworked.

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Merrion Hotel

Dublin

Wonderful hotel in the perfect location for Dublin. Breakfast was fabulous and our garden room had a lovely view. Very centrally located near a couple really fun pubs.

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Activity Reviews

Connemara Sheepdog Demonstration

Ireland

I would like to give 5 stars to our sheepdog Mac as well. This was amazing and one of my favorite activities. Well worth the drive!

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The farmer doing the demo was funny, knowledgeable and amazing.

Irish Dancing - The Irish House Party (Dinner & Show)

Dublin

Amazing entertainment as well as food!

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The Guinness beef stew was incredible!!

Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)

Doolin

We did not go on this cruise as it was raining and the seas were rough. I would suggest it as an activity but not book it in advance. There were lots of spots available and could easily be walk up.

Private tour of Emigration Museum EPIC

Dublin

Our guide Emma was fantastic- not saying anything wrong with her at all. However we would have gotten a lot more out of it going through on our own. This is not an activity or museum where a guide is needed at all.

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Killarney National Park Jaunt - From Park to Castle

Ireland

Really cool experience and our driver was super nice and knowledgeable about the area.

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Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

Beautiful views and locations - Wry scenic and not to be missed.

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Dublin Private Walking Tour

Dublin

Brian was great and we enjoyed his banter and stories of fairies and fairy trees! He modified the trip for us and was very flexible.

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Brian was great, on time, very knowledgeable and personable. Perfect walking pace for us as well

We booked a 10-day trip to Brazil (Rio, Amazon/Manaus, and Foz do Iguacu). Ours was a group of 14 and our KimKim representative was Bruno Madeira. The trip was expensive-but we were willing to pay as we looked at this as once in a life-time experience for us.
From the beginning to the end, Bruno was excellent in responding to our messages. High points of the trip were:
1. Day 2: Visit to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf were fully worth it.
2. Hospitality of the Paroa Amazon Lodge Staff. Fillipe and Leilian were exceptional and went above and beyond in meeting our dietary needs. Food was excellent.
3. Foz do Iguacu was really wonderful, both from the Argentinian side as well as the Brazil side. Our guide Edson was very respectful, and he made sure that everyone was comfortable and safe from the time he met us until we got checked in at the airport. There was one issue that tainted this positivity and I am sure who was to blame for it (see #6 below).
4. On our request, Edson took us to Parque das Aves. We appreciated that he accommodated our request. We paid the entrance fee on our own. These little things should have been included in the package.

Here are the reasons why I did not give four stars to the Kim-Kim experience and to Bruno.
1. Kim-Kim app is very basic. We did not have access to invoices, hotel and airline vouchers via the app.
2. Our detailed daily itinerary was not available until a couple of days before the trip. At times (especially in Rio) we had to push the guide asking for the following day's itinerary.
3. Day 3 tour in Rio was tiring and we felt that some places were included just to kill the time. We felt that our guide their was pushy and disrespectful to our group members on more than one occasion.
4. We felt that we were not well informed about our Amazon experience. Even though it was termed "Amazon Safari" the actual experience fell short. We felt that a visit to the indigenous village should have been included for the price we paid, but it was not. Instead we visited a local village, which was not what we expected.
5. Except for the Arena Leme Hotel, the other hotels we stayed were just average. This is why we strongly felt that indigenous village visit could have been included to increase the value for our money.
6. Boat ride in the Argentina-side was not included in our package. Edson charged us a lot more than the price published on the ticket counter. When we informed Bruno, he asked us to resolve it with the guide. We were quite disappointed with Edson's action as well as Bruno's response.

The driver never met us in the airport when we arrived in Rome. That was disappointing, but we connected and got to our hotel. Giorgia booked us great hotels with local flavor and great locations. The small group tours were worth it to have an intimate tour. We took the Food Lover's Rome tour and Lily was an amazing tour guide. Colosseum and Vatican tour guides were great too. The Florence Tuscan Wine tour was excellent and the 3 wineries were the stars of the show. We ended our trip with a Sunset boat tour of Cinque Terre. It was fantastic.

Activity Reviews

Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise with Aperitif

Cinque Terre

Wow! Beautiful scenery and the meal the crew cooked was delicious.

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Chianti & Super Tuscan Wine Experience

Florence

The wineries made the experience. Food was fantastic. Aldo was a great tour guide.

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Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo

Italy

Our guide gave a very good history of everything he showed us and made it much more impressive and I could appreciate it better.

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Get Inside the Colosseum with Arena Access

Italy

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A Food Lover’s Rome: Campo de’ Fiori, Jewish Ghetto & Trastevere

Rome

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It was a great mix of food

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Lily was amazing

Overall, amazing trip. We truly enjoyed the whole time we were there with Kotor, the Shala River, Alpeta Winery, and the incredible views of Kruje really standing out. All of our guides were incredible with Natasa in Kotor and the hosts at Alpeta Winery really leaving an impression on us with their knowledge and hospitality. All of the hotels were truly impressive with amazing views and all of the staff were very helpful, especially the hotel staff at Hotel Leon Coronato and Milo at Lake Valley. Looking back on the trip, there isn't a single thing that we would change, as the trip was truly top-notch.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Panorama Kruje

Krujë

Views are magnificient

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Views overlooking the Castle and basically all of Albania to the Adriatic Coast were jaw dropping

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Hotel Leon Coronato

Rich history and amazing location

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great views of the water and right in the center of Perast

Staff

Staff were very helpful and some of the best we experienced on the trip

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Lake Valley

Amazing location. Wish we stayed here more than one night.

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Off the beaten path and quiet.

Staff

Milo was a great guy and communicated very well with us.

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Hotel Colosseo

Beautiful but parking is confusing

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Walking street is right out the front door for shopping and local food

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Hotel Portik

Berat

Great Location for seeing the city and castle

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Hotel Rogner

Tirana

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Easy Walking

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Activity Reviews

Sightseeing tour of Kotor

Albania

Incredible city. Natasa was very knowledgeable and such a nice person.

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Boat trip on Skadar Lake - Virpazar

Albania

Amazingly beautiful and very relaxing.

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Wine tasting in Alpeta Winery

Berat

Amazing wine and staff were amazing and funny.

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Welcome in Tirana

Tirana

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Boat trip in Kotor's Bay

Albania

Absolutely stunning and we got to see not only Kotor Bay including Perast and 'Our lady of the Rocks', but also a submarine bunker, and swam in a coastal cave.

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Boat driver, Eddie, was very cool and great.

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Boat trip to Koman and Shala river

Shkoder

highly recommend this adventure. The entire area is breathtaking and the boat ride gives you a totally different perspective. Shala River was impressive and the water so clear.

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River Hiking in Osum Canyon

Berat

Beautiful to see and experience but the driver was like a race car driver.

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driver was crazy. Guides lacked knowledge about the area. Very confusing when we first arrived.

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Communications and response times were excellent with the Kim-Kim staff. They really helped us mold this amazing vacation. All transports, ferry, and plane travels were easy.

Tour guides were fantastic especially the Acropolis/Agora tour (Sept 8), the Crete tour with lunch (we learned so much history -Sept 11) and the Naxos tour (Sept 16). Loved the wine tasting (Sept 13) and boat excursion in Santorini (on Sept 14 - the captain and mate were exceptional)

Accommodations were great in Athens, Crete and especially Santorini. The accommodations in Naxos were OK - could have been a level up.

Hotel Reviews

Melidron Hotel & Suites

Naxos

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Hotel rooms were a bit shabby compared to other hotels on our trip.

Atrina Canava 1894

Santorini

Cretan Dream Resort & Spa

Chania

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

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Private Evening Neighborhood Walk

Athens

Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion

Santorini

Private Cultural Treasures & Local Villages Experience

Naxos

Private Sunset Caldera Cruise

Santorini

Private Sunset Wine Experience

Santorini

Private Apokoronas Countryside Day Trip with Tastings & Lunch

Chania

Chania in a Nutshell – Crete’s Ancient & Modern History Private Tour

Chania

Private Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Acropolis Museum Visit

Athens

Our two week trip to Italy as planned for us by Andrea was fabulous. Every step of the way went as planned, with drivers and guides on time and where we expected them to be. Andrea was a pleasure to work with and after two zoom meetings, and many emails, he helped us plan the perfect trip. He was always available before and during the trip to answer any questions we had. I cannot recommend him more highly. Our trip started with four days in Rome where we visited the usual sites along with The Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, Palace Gondolfo, and Basilica San Clemente along with a food tour. We then traveled by train to Naples where we stopped at a winery for lunch and wine tastng on our way to Pompeii. Our next stop was Sorrento where we stayed for two nights and spent one day on the Isle of Capri. Our driver then took us to Amalfi, stopping in Positano, and Ravello on the way - stunning views! After two nights in Amalfi we continued on to the southeast arriving in Matera, the city of caves. We can now say we slept in a cave as our hotel was built into the canyon wall! After Matera we traveled on to Alberolbello with its Trulli houses, Locorontondo with its white washed buildings and Ostuni, the white town on a hill. Each of these stops were unique in their own way and very interesting. Lunch and wine tasting at a local Masseria made us wish we had more time to spend there. We ended out trip in the east with a guided walk of Bari, where we observed Nona's make orecchiette pasta from scratch. A relaxing train ride took us back to Rome for our next day departure home. A truly memorable trip that could not have gone better.

Hotel Reviews

JR Hotels Oriente

Bari

This hotel was close to the Old Town with a variety of restaurants near by.

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Masseria Grieco

Ostuni

The Masseria Grieco was a beautiful spot that unfortunately we only had one night at. The staff were very nice and the restaurant for dinner was outside with a unique menu each night.

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Corte San Pietro

Matera

Staying in a hotel built into a cave was a highlight of our trip! The staff here were very helpful and the included breakfast, very tasty, was presented to our table in small plates of a variety of foods. Such fun! A great location with many restaurants within easy walking distance. A unique experience!

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Hotel La Bussola

Amalfi

Hotel La Bussola was in a good location, a little bit away from the main shopping area but close enough to easily walk to. The hotel restaurant had a beautiful view and was good quality.

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Hotel Continental

Sorrento

Hotel Continental was very nice and in a good location. Breakfast had a wide variety of food available.

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Hotel Palazzo Venere

Roma

A small boutique hotel, the Palazzo Venere was perfect. It is well located, within easy walking distance to sights and restaurants. All of the people we met were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast, particularly for such a small hotel, had a wide variety of foods and held something for everyone. I would highly recommend this hotel.

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Activity Reviews

Pompeii ruin visit with a private guide

Italy

Visiting this site is a very emotional experience. Hearing about the daily lives of the people of Pompeii and imagining their horror as the Volcano erupted is difficult. A visit not easily forgotten.

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Ostuni guided walk

Italy

Another hidden gem in the Puglia area. Ostuni is called "la cotta Bianca" which means white town. A lovely town.

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Wine tasting in Pompeii area including light lunch

Italy

Visiting this winery with Mt. Vesuvius in the background was amazing. The wine tasting with lunch was a highlight of the trip.

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Lunch in a Typical Masseria with local products tasting

Italy

The Masseria wine tasting and lunch was a wonderful experience. The wine was very good and the lunch delicious. We wish we had more time in this location.

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Bari guided walk

Italy

We enjoyed the tour of old Bari with its maze of alleyways and the Saint Nicola Cathedral. A highlight was the Nonnas making orecchiette pasta from scratch on the street!

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Rome Private Guided Walk

Rome

Walking through historic Rome with a knowledgable guide is an unbelievable experience. We learned so much from our experienced tour leader, I wish I could remember ever word she said.

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Alberobello guided visit

Italy

The trulli houses of Alberobello are truly exceptional with their conical roof shaped buildings.

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Castel Gandolfo Palace guided visit

Italy

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the summer residence of the Pope. The Secret Garden was lovely and the tour of the palace was very interesting. Gandolfo is a nice town.

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Ferry from Capri to Sorrento

Italy

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Locorotondo private guided walk

Italy

A delightful town with whitewashed buildings atop rolling hills.

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Basilica of San Clemente guided exploration

Rome

Visiting this church with it's three levels of history is amazing. You'll find a 12 century basilica, a 4th century church below it and, deep below ruins of ancient Roman buildings.

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Grotte di Castellana - Castellana Caves

Italy

The tour covers about 3km with some uneven walking. Be prepared for the many, many stairs on the way out!

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Matera Guided Walk

Italy

The Sassi of Matera - a UNESCO World Heritage site is an amazing place, with buildings build into the rock of the canyon walls. Truly an experience you shouldn't miss.

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Capri 3 hours private boat excursion

Italy

A lovely way to see the whole island. Frank, our driver, did a great job of manuvering around all the other water traffic!

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Rome food walk - small group

Rome

We sampled a variety of local foods. Luca, our guide, was from the area and introduced us to some new tastes - I'd never had potato pizza before!

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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel entrance ticket (with guide)

Rome

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Ferry from Sorrento to Capri

Italy

A smooth ride over to Capri.

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St Peter Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel - private guide

Rome

What can you say about visiting the Vatican, St. Peter's and the Sistine Chapel other than it is a must see when in Rome.

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We had an excellent experience working with Erica, her team and KimKim. The hotels (accommodations as well as service) selected were exceptional, the transfers were smooth, and tour bookings were exactly what we were looking for. The tour operators were friendly, knowlegeable and made great dining recommendations. I would absolutely book with Erica and KimKim again!