Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our Kim Kim trip was excellent. It saved us a ton of time in planning and research. Our organizer Mieke was super helpful and we enjoyed all her recommendations. Having all the trains tickets and passes made traveling easy and saved alot of time. We spent 10 days travelling through the Netherlands and Belgium . Both were wonderful countries with much to see and do. The tours we took were all well organized and informative. Its always great to spend some time with local people and get there perspective on their cities and country.

On a scale of 1-5 I would give KimKim a 20!!! They wildly exceeded my expectations. There was 7 of us in our group and everyone in the group could not have been more pleased with everything as well. They let us personalize our itinerary so we had free time when we wanted but every tour they scheduled for us was fantastic. It was an 8 day trip that had us staying 4 days in Sorrento, followed by 2 in Florence, and finishing up with 2 in Venice. The drivers, the tour guides, the people who greeted us were also fantastic. If there was a scheduling change we were notified immediately. The hotels we stayed at were all excellent as well. All of us kept commenting throughout the trip how well everything was going and what a great job KimKim did. At the outset of planning for this trip we gave them a targeted amount we were looking to spend and the package they delivered met our expectations and then some. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Will absolutely use them again in the future! If you make it to Capri it's a must to visit the Blue Grotto!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel savoia & Jolanda

Venice

Location was perfect. Staff amazing!

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Hotel Orto de' Medici

Florence

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to El Duomo and the Central Market

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Hotel Villa di Sorrento

Sorrento

The only negative was shower in room was super small. Other than that everything was excellent

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right by the city center. Excellent location. Only a 10 min walk to the water

Staff

Nikola was very hospitable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Venice Private Evening Stroll with Gondola

Venice

Our tour guide Nico was excellent. He provided some many interesting facts about the city. It was obvious he loved what he was doing. I would recommend him highly!

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Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour from Florence

Florence

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Sorrento

What a great trip. Would highly recommend. Our captain Marcos did a wonderful job. After visiting Amalfi and Positano the ability to then swim in Mediterranean sea was a highlight.

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Eva was great!! Schedule she suggested was fantastic for our crowd; had some changes needed to make mid trip and she accommodated us. Was very responsive throughout.

A bit more clarity in some areas may have helped as we were first time visitors to Iceland, just regarding things that may not be so obvious to tourists (like we didn’t know some places needed more directions/lacked road signs like they have in other countries- but great not to have the country landscape ruined with too many signs and wires!).

System didn’t update changes….that of course would be up to the company (some of agenda contradicted itself as result; we caught it luckily and qualified before driving to the wrong place).

Appreciated all the communication, guidance and effort!

My wife & I, who live in suburb of Washington DC, took a two weeks trip to the beautiful Italy this month.
It was a wonderful trip in all the places we visited and stayed, including Rome, Venice, Florence, and the Amazing Amalfi coast . Italy is a fascinating and beautiful country and we are happy that we had a chance to explore it.

Thanks to wonderful Elena with KimKim Group, who arranged every step of our great trip, we had a lovely time.
All of our personal Tour guides were great, well educated and explained the museums, the cities and the rich Italian - no-wait-in-line tickets of historical sites. Several trips in high speed trains that were included in our package were amazing.

The majority of the hotels we stayed in, except maybe one, were great, in the center of the cities, and accessible to all planed destinations, including a couple of wine tasting beautiful sites. A day trip with a boat to and around the Island of Capri was just wonderful.
It was all an amazing experience that we'll never forget. Hope we will do it again soon.
Thank you Elena! Mr. & Mrs. Marham

(PS, travelers should closely guard their pockets, money, pouches, passports, etc.- but enjoy your trip)

After 3 flightss to get to San Pedro de Atacama, it was great surprise to see the service and how helpful was the GM (Rosario Villagra) and her entire staff at Nataya Alto Atacama Hotel. All the excursions we picked were well planned and every guide was fenomenal, they considered my disabilities and supported me thruout the trip. The hotel beautiful location and facilities are above many. The hotel restaurant had a different menu for each meal daily and still provided enough selections for all, each meal we had was expectacular in presentation, service and taste. At the end of the day, I spent it with Mauricio and Macarena at the bar, great suggestions on the drinks and enjoyable to talk too.

In Santiago, our guide was Maite, she was knowledgeable and great to talk to. Kept us informed, made modifications as needed. All our drives were great(Jorge, Orlando and David), except the one not mentioned. All our meals were memorable (Bocanariz, Carnal Prime Steakhouse, Donde Augusto). La excepcion fue El Giratorio, bella vista, pero la comida no vale, regrese mi comida dos veces.
Las excursions en Santiago( City Tour, Museo Pre-Colomniano, El Cerro San Cristobal, El viaje a Valparaiso y Viña del Mar) las recomiendo, las otras no.
Gracias por su ayuda durante mi viaje y los cambios que me permitieron hacer.

most memorable was Breton and the FJords

Hotel Reviews

Fleischer's Hotel

Voss

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Scandic Torget

Bergen

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Dragsvik Fjordhotell

Balestrand

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Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

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Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

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Activity Reviews

Gondola Ride in Voss

Voss

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Fjord Cruise to Rosendal

Bergen

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Ulriken Cable Car

Bergen

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Day trip to Fjærland

Norway

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Summer Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting

Flåm

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Oslofjord Evening Cruise with Prawn Buffet

Oslo

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Our specialist, Amandine was tremendous in helping us put together this fabulous trip. Hotels were great and transportation transfers were comfortable and always on time. Our tour guides: Carol - Latin Quarter Gourmet Food tour, Oliver - Versailles, Igor - D Day beaches and Julie - Saint Michel were all very knowledgeable, passionate and a lot of fun.

Fantastic trip in Southern France. Amandine did an amazing job planning trip within 24 hours. Thank you

Antonis was amazing through all phases of planning and traveling to Greece for our honeymoon - it couldn't have been more perfect!

He catered the trip based on what we were looking for, and we did everything from a historical tour in Athens to relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Naxos, to an interactive cooking class with the locals, to a sunset cruise in Santorini. The trip itself was extremely smooth - Antonis met us at our hotel when we arrived to brief us on our trip and answer any questions we had. From there, we always had a driver who picked us up and transferred us to any activity or ferry we needed to get to. It made island hopping completely stress free!

All in all - I would 100% recommend booking travel to Greece with Antonis! He was amazing and made our honeymoon the best it could be!!

Hotel Reviews

Sophia Luxury Suites

Santorini

This hotel was in a quieter location in Imerovigli, which we appreciated. We enjoyed the sunset from here more than in Oia. The breakfast was delivered to our room, which was a nice touch. However, the location is not as convenient for shops and restaurants if other travelers are looking for that.

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Santana Luxury Suites Naxos

Naxos

The location and view of this hotel were exceptional! While the breakfast was slightly lacking compared to our other accommodations, the overall experience was not hindered!

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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

The location of this hotel was perfect. We were right downtown and could walk to all the main attractions. The breakfast spread was amazing, especially the bread.

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Activity Reviews

Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Santorini

This was an amazing experience. The catamaran wasn't overly crowded, so we had plenty of space. We made multiple stops and had a full meal prepared on the grill, and the sunset was absolutely stunning.

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Food

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Hiking From Caldera Fira to Oia

Santorini

The hike was beautiful with stunning views. Our guide was great, but as my husband and I have experienced hikers, we could have done it without a guide. However, the guide did provide some interesting information about the island.

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The Island of Santorini - Tour & Wine Tasting

Santorini

This was a good experience, although it felt a bit rushed. The winery was beautiful and we tasted three different wines. We also had a quick tour of the facility. I wish we could have stayed a bit longer to really enjoy the setting.

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Cooking Class in Naxos

Naxos

This was a highlight of the trip for me. We cooked with a local couple in their home, which was a wonderful, authentic experience. We made delicious food using ingredients from their garden. The couple didn't speak English but our guide did a great job translating for us.

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Naxos Fishing Experience

Naxos

Unfortunately, this activity was canceled due to high winds. Initially, I was disappointed, but our specialist had warned us about this possibility and we had a backup plan. We ended up exploring Naxos, which was still an amazing experience.

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a fantastic trip arranged by Olman. Everything works perfect. Good hotels and very good guides

Hotel Reviews

Parque del Lago Boutique Hotel

San José

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Karahé Beach Hotel

Manuel Antonio

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Hotel Cipreses

Monteverde

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Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín

Liberia

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Montaña de Fuego Mountain Resort & Spa

La Fortuna

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Aninga Lodge

Limón, Tortuguero

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Hotel & Suites Rincon del Valle

San José

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Activity Reviews

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

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Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

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Guided Hike Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike - Las Pailas Trail

Rincón de la Vieja

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Coffee & Chocolate Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

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El Silencio Hike & Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Enjoy the Beauty of Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero

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San Jose - Tortuguero

Costa Rica

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I have just returned form a busy and rewarding trip to Japan.

Angel was helpful in assisting me putting the itinerary together and booking internal flights and train tickets.

The hotels selected were all well chosen and positioned and the timings of trains appropriate.

I had a wonderful time, thank you Angel.

Activity Review

Kyoto Samurai &Ninja Experience

Kyoto

Fun and informative.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guides that Alvaro, or the Kimkim team, assembled were excellent. They met us at the airport, took us on tours and then told us what to expect the next day. Only once, for the Bay cruise, 2 different guides had my name. We went with a 76 yr old guide that was excellent. My husband at 77 called him a youngster. As for the speed boats between islands, Kimkim needs to erase the part about looking for dolphins, etc. it is a 2 hour slam fest pounding on the water and for most passengers the water is not visible in either direction. It made me wish for the hydrofoils of Europe. The snorkeling trips were excellent. The hotels were adequate but I would recommend the top 2 levels for reliable internet. I would go again!

Said listened to what we wanted in a trip and planned it perfectly. Our local guide and driver Samir was most attentive to our every need. We felt safe with him. He went above and beyond to make the journey memorable. The arrangement of having some local guides was also very helpful.
We will use Kim Kim as we plan other trips. Well done everyone!

Activity Reviews

Dine with a local family

Morocco

Having a meal in a Moroccan home was a genuinely nice and generous experience!

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Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis

Morocco

Getting to see how leather products are made was fascinating. I enjoyed seeing the process from the dyeing and soaking, to the market selling. It was a real insight into people's work and what it takes to get a product to the market.

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Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

The camel ride and night spent in the desert was my absolute favorite experience. It was a breathtaking experience, the beauty of the desert left me speechless. I could've stayed there at least two more

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Alvaro did good just had a few times where he didn't respond right away but we enjoyed our trip very much we love Ecuador very much

Overall, Morocco was absolutely fantastic!
The team on the ground and the effort put in by Hakim, was amazing! Every effort was put in to make the trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thank you very much.

Casablanca was an unnecessary stop. It was planned so as to avoid additional travel after the flights but it would have been better to have spent time at a beach holiday destination.

Outside of the organised trip I spend a few days in Essaouira which was amazing and should be included in future trips.

Hotel Reviews

Palm Plaza Hôtel & Spa

Marrakech

Great location. Lovely pool area.

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Les Terrasses d'Agafay

Agafay

Everything was perfectly well done! They made the once in a lifetime experience even better!!!

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Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Hotel was good but not great. Breakfast was average and way too crowded. Bar staff were very friendly and helpful. The position of the Hotel is not the best.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Closer to the beaches

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Activity Review

Cooking Class & Local Cuisine

Morocco

Absolutely incredible experience! The team went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day!

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I’m so glad I was connected with Nikos at Greekly. I had some very specific requests for my trip and he was able to cater to them all. He even went above and beyond to change the schedule during the trip to accommodate my desire to see certain sites last minute. On top of that, his knowledge of and passion for Greece is truly infectious and took the trip to the next level for me.

Activity Reviews

Seaside Lunch in Fokida region

Greece

This restaurant has some of the freshest and most unique seafood I’ve ever had. The owner clearly loves sharing each morning’s catch with his guests. On top of that, the view of the small island with the church of St Nicolas is charming. The owner even took me to the island in his fishing boat which was way beyond what I’d expected and was a highlight of the trip.

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Shake, Stir & Chill with a Mastiha Masterclass

Greece

Rarely have I found a person with such a passion for what they do. Leonidas loves the flavors and ingredients of Greece and by the end of this masterclass, so did I. What took the experience to the next level was the amazing view of the mountains and sea you have while tasting some of Greece’s most unique flavors.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bianca was very helpful in planning our trip. She was always quick to respond and answer our questions. There were different local tour companies used in the various locations we visited. Some were good, some excellent and others I would not recommend. Camp George a private reserve in Kruger National Park was excellent. Our guide Alex was wonderful as was all the staff at the camp. Sable Tours that did our panoramic tour of Blyde River Canyon I would not recommend using. Our guide seemed to be in a hurry to get us to our hotel instead of showing us the sights. And the next morning our flight was at 11:35 am and they insisted on picking us up at 6:00 am for the airport. We sat at the airport for more than 4 hours. The desk to check luggage and get our boarding passes did not even open until 2 hours after we arrived. We only had 6 people on our flight so we were dropped off early because it was convenient to them not us. Wild Horizons tour company. in Victoria Falls was mixed. Some days they were on time for the tours and other times they were not. Once we waited for 30 minutes and gave up and the people at the hotel took us to the location for our sunset cruise. Paradise Touring in Cape Town was very good. Our guide Farook was great and we would recommend him. Overall it was an enjoyable trip.

Hotel Reviews

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Cape Town

Room was spacious, staff were helpful and breakfast was very good.

Authenticity & Character

Nice facilities.

Location

On the V and A waterfront.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was good size and everything was very clean.

A'Zambezi River Lodge

Victoria Falls

Very clean and staff very helpful but room small.

Authenticity & Character

Nice places to sit outside and enjoy the view of the river.

Location

Right beside the Zambezi River.

Staff

All staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms small.

Graskop Hotel

Graskop

Only stayed over night but room was alright, nothing great.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Convenient for our tour of Blyde River Canyon.

Staff

Helpful. Packed us a very elaborate breakfast to take with us since we had to leave before breakfast started.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Simbavati - Camp George

The guide and all the staff were wonderful. Always extremely friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for better service.

Authenticity & Character

Lots of animals to see while at camp and also on the safari.

Location

Convenient for safari.

Staff

All the staff were very welcoming and extremely friendly and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was very clean and comfortable.

Premier OR Tambo Hotel

Nice hotel. Breakfast staff was very good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Convenient you airport.

Staff

Front desk not very welcoming but breakfast staff very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full Day City, Table Mountain & Robben Island Tour

South Africa

Robben Island was interesting but were unable to go on Table Mountain because cloudy, rainy and windy. Also weather kept us from getting out and walking around the city.

Quality of Experience

Needed better weather.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was great.

Transport

Car was comfortable.

Full Day Hermanus tour including Whale Cruise

South Africa

We had nice weather and it is a beautiful area. Enjoyed seeing the whales.

Quality of Experience

Beautiful location.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was great.

Transport

Car was comfortable.

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour (excluding lunch)

South Africa

It was probably a beautiful area but our day was cloudy and rainy so we couldn't really see the views. We did enjoy seeing the penguins.

Quality of Experience

Weather did not cooperate.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was great but he couldn't control the weather.

Transport

Car was comfortable.

Full day Chobe Tour

Victoria Falls

Enjoyed the morning tour on the boat. Afternoon safari there were lots of jeeps around so didn't stay near the animals for long.

Quality of Experience

More private safari.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guides were good.

Transport

Because lots of people being transported together we had to wait an extra two hours on the bus at the passport control because a couple of people had problems with their papers.

Sunset cruise

Victoria Falls

Alright if you have extra time. It was cloudy so no sunset the day we went.

Quality of Experience

Better seating.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was fine.

Transport

Our transport company never showed up so hotel people took us there.

Tour of the falls

Victoria Falls

We were there at a low water time but the falls were still nice.

Quality of Experience

Nice falls.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was good.

Transport

Transport on time.

Boma Dinner

Victoria Falls

Nice and enjoyable evening. Wild Horizons tour company was 15 minutes late picking us up to take us to the dinner but once we got there the Boma Dinner was a nice experience.

Quality of Experience

Very traditional. Enjoyed the experience.

Food

Lots of traditional foods to try.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

People at the dinner were very friendly.

Transport

15 minutes late picking us up.

Full Day Panorama Tour

South Africa

The Blyde River Canyon was a beautiful area but our guide did not seem interested in showing us.

Quality of Experience

Better guide.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Need someone interested in showing the area.

Transport

Car was comfortable.

Final Morning Game Drive

South Africa

This morning game drive was as wonderful as all of them were.

Quality of Experience

Saw lots of animals.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the staff were great.

Transport

Enjoyed the Jeep ride. Could get close to the animals. Alex our guide made sure we were comfortable with blankets for the chilly mornings and provided drinks and snacks for the safari trips.

Klaserie Game Drive

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

The safari was great. And our guide was wonderful. All the staff were great.

Quality of Experience

Staff, food and facilities were all great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Alex was wonderful. We saw lots of animals and he was extremely knowledgeable. All the staff were every friendly and helpful.

Transport

Enjoyed the Jeep for the safari. Alex our guide made sure we had blankets for the chilly mornings.

Afternoon Game Drive

South Africa

Our guide Alex was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about all the animals and plants. We saw all the Big Five plus many, many more. Excellent experience. Would highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Everything was wonderful from the safari to the food and lodging.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable and friendly and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Transport

Riding in the Jeep for safari was fun.

Full Day Private Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tuk Tuk Tour

South Africa

The Apartheid Museum was closed the day we were there but we went to Constitutional Hill which was interesting. We also enjoyed the traditional lunch and Soweto Tuk Tuk tour.

Quality of Experience

Meeting local people.

Food

Traditional food experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide on time, knowledgeable and friendly.

Transport

Comfortable car.

My husband and I always plan our own trips and have fun doing so. This was our 30th wedding anniversary and while I wanted some of the fun of planning the trip, I was overwhelmed with the options of traveling in Greece, and I wanted to be taken care of a bit! Mariliza was wonderful helping us plan this trip from start to finish and incredibly accommodating whenever we needed to make changes to our itinerary. She definitely had a sense of what we were looking for and found us amazing places to stay and planned amazing tours! All of our accommodations were wonderful, and despite some hiccups because of the floods and high winds and the ferry strike, everything was amazing. We also want to thank Afroditi who helped us out when we were not sure about the road closures due to the floods, as well as making alternate plans during the ferry strike. Both Mariliza and Afroditi were warm and patient and were not flustered when we were flustered about needing to make last minute changes. Thank you to both of you!

Hotel Reviews

Chroma Fashion Rooms & Apartments

Athens

VERY basic hotel in a fun neighborhood outside of Athens.

Authenticity & Character

Updated air-conditioning would be nice. Our unit cycled on and off throughout the night, which kept waking us up, and also the temperature was inconsistent.

Location

We stayed here on our last night in Greece in order to avoid Monday morning traffic to the airport. It fit the bill. Cute area with lots going on and lots of good restaurants.

Staff

Lovely front desk when we arrived.

Cleanliness & Comfort

All very basic, but definitely clean. The couch in our room (maybe a sleep sofa) definitely could be replaced. We were there for so little time that it didn't matter, but if we were there for longer, it might have.

The Tanneries Hotel & Spa

Chania

Staff were extremely accommodating, warm and kind. All rooms face the ocean and have a view to Chania old town, which is only a 20 minute walk from the hotel. The rooms are modern and well-equipped, incredibly comfortable bed and linens. Breakfast was excellent with different choices every day, and different varieties of fresh fruit juices.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The view of the sea and Chania old town was incredible.

Staff

Everyone was helpful and warm and lovely.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Incredibly clean, small and quiet hotel.

Naxos Island Escape

Naxos

A quiet and beautiful escape, away from the hustle and bustle of Naxos town, and steps away from Plaka beach, which was also quiet and peaceful. So easy to get to town with the local bus or a cab if you prefer. Absolutely incredible breakfast each day! Naxos Island escape is clearly a labor of love for Marios, who was always available and who helped us with many logistics during our stay. Highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character

Incredibly beautiful property, comfortable room.

Location

Away from the buzz of the old town, which we prefer, yet easy to get to.

Staff

Marios was a gem, so warm and lovely and full of knowledge about this beautiful island.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cocomat Jumelle

Athens

The hotel is very charming and the staff were absolutely wonderful! Incredible breakfast, healthy options and delicious homemade pastries. The only thing lacking was storage space for our clothes. There was a rod with some hangers and one small drawer, but for two adults traveling for two weeks in Greece, we would have liked more storage.

Authenticity & Character

Location

We could walk everywhere, but it was also quiet at night.

Staff

Everyone was warm and kind and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

As noted above, we would have liked more space for our clothes.

Activity Reviews

Cooking Lesson in Chania, The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

Chania

So much fun. A small group tour into the white mountains of Crete. Incredibly beautiful. Wonderful tour guide (and driver) Yannis, who knows so much about Cretan history and clearly loves his home. Incredible cooking lesson using the freshest of ingredients taught by a lovely woman (whose name I sadly can't remember but she was amazing), and hosted also by her son.

Quality of Experience

Lovely hosts. Beautiful setting in the mountains. Unforgettable.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yannis had so much to share about the history of Crete and the land and the food.

Transport

Yannis was an excellent driver!

Welcome to Crete

Greece

Beautiful island. Wonderful people. Incredible food.

Quality of Experience

The people, the food, the history.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lovely cooking lesson in the mountains with our incredible guide Yannis.

Transport

Yannis was so lovely and filled with knowledge and love about the history of Crete.

Free day in Naxos

Naxos

We had two free days in Naxos because sadly our all day sailing cruise was cancelled because of high winds. We rented a car and drove up into the mountains, which was absolutely incredible.

Quality of Experience

It was all amazing.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Marios, the proprietor of our hotel (Naxos Island Escape) gave us amazing recommendations of where to go outside of Naxos town.

Transport

Totally fun to drive a manual transmission up into the mountains!

Discover Divine Delphi, Overnight in Meteora

Greece

This review is solely based on our trip to Delphi, since sadly we were not able to visit Meteora because of the floods. We will definitely have to return - we were so looking forward to Meteora, but peoples' safety is most important! Delphi was incredible and highly recommend. We drove up there ourselves, which we loved. Seeing the incredible mountains makes you understand how the ancient Greeks believed in the Gods. It felt like they were still there. We had a wonderful tour guide, who also recommended a restaurant to eat lunch in Delphi, which was delicious! (Pictures of the mountains don't do justice.)

Quality of Experience

Should not miss.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our very knowledgeable tour guide, George, was amazing!

Free afternoon in Athens

Athens

Loved wandering and eating amazing food wherever we went.

Quality of Experience

Being able to walk and wander.

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Athens

Wonderful tour guides, Alex (Temple of Zeus) and Maria (Acropolis)!

Quality of Experience

The beauty of the city, the history, the food... so much!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone was so kind and helpful.

Transport

So glad to not have to think about this aspect of traveling. And, we did love having the opportunity to drive ourselves at times.

Well planned trip. It was our first trip to Portugal and I had no idea how to plan our itinerary. Our customized trip included a fabulous hike, wine lunch, kayak tour and private transfers.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Margô Apartments

Lagos

First, keep in mind this is an apartment with daily room service. The front desk is only staffed from 9-6 and there are no elevators. Our room was on the third floor.. four flights of stairs. We didn’t mind the stairs except when lugging our suitcases up to the top floor. The aparthotel was very clean, located right on the central square and very spacious. We stayed in a one bedroom with small balcony views. The pictures on Casa Margot’s website are very accurate. Only downside is parking. You can park in a free lot. It is about 1/3 mile away, which is not bad. However, finding the lot is challenging. We got lost and had to drive though the insanely narrow, hilly one way streets, had to back up one time down a street and realized Apple Maps is useless within old towns. There are not street signs, just plaques on walls you can’t read. Anyway, very specific directions with pictures would have been helpful to find the lot. You can drive to the lot and circumnavigate the city, thus avoiding all the internal one way streets. Also, the lot is not paved , consisting of two connected areas on a slope. We found the lot one time, but my husband insisted that couldn’t be right. So off we went again looking for it. A picture of the lot would have helped too.

Authenticity & Character

Clean, updated

Location

Central

Staff

Helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dear Lisbon - Gallery House

Lisbon

Best breakfast and friendly staff. Good location for finding interesting restaurants, but located on a rather mixed ( some run down/empty buildings). Also room is worn down.. carpet was very stained, headboard fabric had several tears and the glass side tables had large chips in them.

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Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting & Lunch at a Portuguese Quinta

Portugal

Great lunch, scenic location, interesting concept. It’s more of a lunch and wine tasting.. with a very brief tour of the vines. Biggest negative, wasps were so bad at the end of the meal we couldn’t finish. We asked of there was something they could do, but they said no.

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Food

Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets

Portugal

Fabulous!!! FYI Nuno arrived at our hotel at 8 am, while Greg and I were enjoying a quick breakfast. At 8:30 someone knocked on my door to let me know Nuno was waiting .. I reread my notes which said 9 am pick up. Anyway, we hurried, Nuno hurried and we made on 9:45 ticket time for the tour of Peña palace. Next, we hiked through the neighboring woods about 3 miles, went to Cruz Alta then drove to Cabo da orca for an outstanding picnic lunch. Incredible. He then took us back the scenic route though cascais

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Personable, friendly, fit for the hike

Transport

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Keep in mind, my husband and I were running on fumes when we started this tour. Due to flight delays, we arrived a day late in Lisbon. We knew we’d miss an entire night of sleep traveling to Lisbon, but we also missed the night before starting to travel due to the cancellations, rebooking and a 6 am flight to start the journey. The guide brought several maps to show how Lisbon transformed over time. Interesting, but we spent about the first 15 minutes looking at maps. I’d also say I would never pair this guide with anyone making the pilgrimage to Fatima. She often commented negatively about the Catholic Church. Everyone has the right to his/her opinion, but please keep it to yourself ( or make comments about how expensive universities are in the USA). We worked very hard to save for this trip and yes pay for our children’s college education and their future careers engineering and marketing/Spanish . I had to hold my tongue at times .

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everything that Lorenzo coordinated for us was wonderful! The Hotel Doria Palace was in a great location. We had an easy walk to the Coliseum and to the Metro. Our tour guide MarioPaulo was very impressive. She had in depth historic knowledge of Rome. She was also very patient. I messed up my days and we ended up being very late for our Coliseum tour. She was able to get us a later entry. When we entered the Forum we came across a women who was in distress. MarioPaulo was very quick on her feet and was able to get emergency assistance. Last, she gave us great restaurant recommendations. All of our travel coordination, trains and drivers made the trip to easy. When we arrived in Pompeii we had a delicious lunch and again had a private tour by a very knowledgeable Alessandro. When we arrived in Amalfi it was a breeze. The Hotel Residenza Luce greeted us at the main square and provided assistance to get our bags up the hill and stairs to our rooms. Everyone at Residenza Luce was warm and inviting. I would highly recommend KimKim travel for your next adventure!!!

Hotel Reviews

Residenza Luce

Amalfi

Rooms are large, clean. Bathroom was extravagant with a huge soaking tub. The views from our room were breathtaking. The staff was so nice and accommodating, they made me feel like I was family. The hotel is located it a great location which made it easy for us to walk and see the sites. I would absolutely stay at Residenza Luce again!

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Doria Palace Boutique Hotel

Rome

Great location, wonderful staff. Rooms were so comfortable and clean. Breakfast was superb. I would absolutely stay at this hotel again!!

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Walking distance to many historic sites.

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Activity Reviews

Pompeii ruin visit with a private guide

Italy

We were there midday in Sept and it was very hot. Our tour guide made sure we had plenty of stops to rest.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line ticket

Rome

The only way to go!!

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Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide

Rome

WOW! We learned so much about the historical site. 4 hours is not enough.

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St. Peter's, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica - private guide

Rome

What an incredible experience! It’s like visiting the worlds oldest museum. Getting to see masterpieces is something I will never forget.

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