Kimkim Trip Reviews

We just returned from the Middle East, visiting Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Kim Kim handled the Jordan/Egypt portion. It was an amazing experience. We visited Wadi Rum (The Desert, with beautiful landscapes), Petra, and Amman. We were originally scheduled to go in March 2020, so of course that didn't happen. We had a whole itinerary laid out. It was re-scheduled and canceled twice more due to Covid. During that time, Sarah, who was most helpful, left Kim Kim, and we were handed off to Nada. Nada worked so hard, dealing with airline schedule changes to change the itinerary. I believe this happened three different times, but every time, Nada came thru. Our driver in Jordan the first two days was Bayan, and he was funny and friendly and showed us the sites as we drove thru Jordan. We spent the first night in a Bedouin Camp in the desert, and while rustic, it was beautiful and everything we expected (including Air Conditioning and a full bath!) The next day we were taken to Petra where the sites are just incredible. Buildings carved right into the mountainside. We were escorted thru the Petra site with a guide named Basil, who was very friendly and learned, and explained how the people (The Nabateans) here lived and worked. Then we were driven to Amman, where because of flight delays, we asked the driver to show us a little of the city before taking us to the airport. He (Ali) was most accomodating, and we saw the Blue Mosque, and the Citidel, a fort built by the Romans 2000 years ago. Then we flew to Egypt

In Egypt, we were met at the airport, taken thru security and had a car (driven by Mustafa) take us to our hotel. We were supposed to have a dinner cruise on the Nile, but couldn't make it because of flight delays. No worries, Nada rescheduled it for the next night. Mustafa and our guide Ibrihim picked us up the next day and took us to the Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum of Civilization. A wonderful place with many artifacts some as old as 35000 years. It also had mummies, some were 5000 years old. An Ibrihim explained it all. Very cool. That night we had our dinner cruise on the Nile, which was a lot of fun.

The last day we saw the Alabaster Mosque and the Hanging Church, and learned of their historical significance. Another wonderful day. At midnight, Mustafa was back to pick us up and take us to the airport.

The things to take away from this is
1. For 2+ years and two local specialists, Kim Kim organized and re-organized the perfect tour designed just for us.

2. The Drivers and Guides were friendly, kept us safe, kept us informed to changes along the way, and truly added to the value and enjoyment of our trip. We feel most fortunate that we had them with us.

3. Most of all Nada, our specialist was a great asset. She helped us with finalizing things, suggesting changes, and setting everything up. And as I said this was over the course of 2+ years.
Everyting worked. We were never stuck, and we always had someone with us.

We HIGHLY recommend Kim Kim Tours, and Nada in particular. We will certainly use them again

Everything was seamless. Harris is an amazing local
Specialist! Drivers were always on time and courteous. The only struggle was the train from Rome to Naples - but it’s only because the train system is a bit nutty and we’re new.

We loved our tours with LivTours as well. We suggest the Vatican and Colosseum tour with them. Six people max for each tour. So you really get a chance to ask questions and hear what’s going on.

We really liked the location of our hotel in Rome (Campo de Fiori) although we would have preferred to stay in the main part of the hotel instead of the apartment. Excellent breakfast in a really beautiful hotel.

Our time in Sorrento was lovely. The hotel was very uniquely located - down on the beach at the Marina - and the view was fantastic.

The hotel was very nice and the staff were excellent! Marina Picolla 73. I wasn’t sure at first, the beach isn’t swimmable out front because it’s a marina - but the beach clubs were a quick walk. And this hotel is in a quiet area compared to the hustle and bustle up top in town. We needed a quieter place to come back to. If you like the busyness of the square, you might prefer a hotel up top.

There’s a lift to get you up there, staff will fill you in on this.

Again, the tours were very good. We took an all day boat tour of the Amalfi Coast (8 hours stopping at Amalfi and Positano and then a swim). It was great, but a bit long. The boat was overcrowded and we were told we needed to lie down on the bow of the boat while in transit so the captain could see. That wasn’t ok with us - so we figured out a way to prop ourselves up. The boat wasn’t comfortable and there were too many of us. That was a miss. But we do suggest a trip down the coast.

Also a few hours on Capri is a must. The ferry is an easy ride. Expect LOTS of people everywhere. We were definitely peopled-out by the end of our time in Italy.

There is a lot of walking to be done in Italy. Bring comfortable shoes.

A home run by Harris. Both Greece and Italy were well organized and everything met and exceeded our hopes and expectations.

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Campo de' Fiori

Rome

The location of this hotel, right in the market is fantastic. The roof top terrace is wonderful! The main hotel is absolutely stunning with so much character and charm. We didn’t see the rooms in the main hotel because we had booked a suite. Oddly, the suites are in a different beholding across the square. And that building deserves a 3/5. While it was nice to have a bit more space, the suite lacked character and charm. The three flights up to our room were ridiculous and the lighting in the place meant we did the stairs with our phone flashlights. If you have any mobility issues at all this part of the hotel is not for you. Honestly, it was very frustrating. No real view and located in a dirty back alley. Limited hot water was also a problem. The bed was comfortable though, which is important to us. Breakfast was held in the basement of the main hotel and it was excellent. A beautiful building and perfectly located. While we recommend this hotel, we advise against the suites in the other building.

Authenticity & Character

The main building is lovely. The suites lacked character or convenience.

Location

Right in the market. So much to do and see.

Staff

Pleasant. Professional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was clean. Access to and from our suite was uncomfortable.

Marina Piccola 73

Sorrento

Liked the location and the staff were excellent. Food was quite good. Silly rules about not being able to drink our own wine on the rooftop terrace. Room was quite nice. But the bed was very uncomfortable. Kind of like sleeping on concrete and made for some very long nights. A hotel in this price point should have better beds. We wouldn’t stay here again because of the beds.

Authenticity & Character

A really unique and lovely hotel.

Location

Unique location away from the busyness of the main area of Sorrento.

Staff

Helpful and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

While it was clean, the bed was very uncomfortable. This is a huge miss on the part of the hotel.

Activity Reviews

Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Italy

Quite a pretty tour of the coast. Adequate time in each location.. The boat was too small for our group. And it was an uncomfortable 8 hours.

Quality of Experience

Smaller group.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lovely staff.

Transport

Bigger boats or less people per trip.

Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Maria was amazing! This tour was amazing.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

Rome

Excellent. A must do! Our tour guide Juicey was amazing! Wear very comfortable shoes and be prepared for weather.

Quality of Experience

Easy to find out tour guide. Excellent information.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Professional and pleasant.

Transport

We walked to and from this tour from our hotel.

Robi was an incredible guide who went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable week in Croatia. He's funny and light-hearted, friendly, experienced, and very knowledge about the local history and ecology. He worked incredibly hard to make sure we had the experience we wanted, and was very flexible to accomodate things we wanted to do or change. He knows a lot of people, including wine makers and restaurant owners, and will take you to hidden gems that you would never have found on your own. Really a phenomenal person and guide to spend a week with.

Sarah helped navigate our girlfriends trip through Croatia-starting in Split, stopping in Hvar and ending in Dubrovnik. She lined up transportation from airports, hotels and excursions. She stream-lined our vacation so we could enjoy all our requested sites. Marco was a fun Skipper that took us on an island tour and diving into a blue cave. Especially loved our wine tour in Hvar at Matkovic winery. Croatian people are so kind and respectfully and very proud of their heritage. It was a fun and inspiring trip.
Debbie Dean

Hotel Reviews

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Bathrooms were quite small and tight and room needed more light. Location was awesome and beds were comfy. Roof top bar was fantastic.

Authenticity & Character

Harbor location and view of yachts and boats

Location

Proximity to shops and fortress

Staff

Helpfulness with luggage and directions.

Cornaro Hotel

Split

Delicious breakfast and relaxing rooftop bar.

Authenticity & Character

Pictures in hallways

Location

Walking distance to sights, shopping and sea

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Beautiful views an relaxing setting. Great location to nearby downtown and historic fortress.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Proximity to Game of Thrones Walking tours

Staff

Friendly helpful staff, offered directions and suggestions

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Game of Thrones Tour

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion

Hvar

Our driver was super funny and friendly. He shared his island knowledge and ancestry.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

His enthusiasm

Transport

Clean vehicle

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

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Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)

Split

Marco was an intelligent guide and good entertainer.

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My 60th birthday bucket list trip was spectacular! Johanna, Edwin, Miguel and guide Valeriano all made us feel welcome and looked after us like honoured guests. The sites we visited were breath taking and beautiful. Machupicchu, Rainbow Mountains, Maras salt flats and Incan ruins to name a few were the highlights of our trip. All of our hotels were lovely , very comfortable and full of Peruvian flair and hospitality. Gotta try the Guinea pig!!!!

What an amazing trip. We were cared for in the most expeditious and courteous manner. We opted for the 10 day Luxury trip from Casablanca to Marrakech and back to Casablanca with a private driver. Faysel was our driver for 9 of the 10 days. He was fun! He stopped as we needed rest room breaks, kept us informed regarding all the places we were heading to, had a clean and comfortable vehicle. He played Moroccan modern music for us but also was kind enough to let us play our plethora of tunes and listen to our less than perfect singing the entire trip. He never let us touch our luggage. He loaded it and unloaded it. He was a very skilled driver, able to adapt as needed to the often times busy and crazy road conditions, but also smooth enough that we fell asleep several times on our longer drives. He was very well connected and had a really good rapport with the local guides that directed our tours. It was evident from Day 1 that he loves his country and loves what he does and that type of attitude was infectious. What did we love about Morocco? Everything. The food, the cooking class, The Blue City, Fes, Meknes, The desert luxury camp, Sahara Desert camel ride, Atlas Mountains, Casablanca, Marrakech, medinas, souks, all of the massages that they scheduled for us, the personal tours, bypassing the long queues, treated like queens... Waters whenever we were thirsty, punctuality. The tour guides were top notch. We learned so much! The textiles you can buy in Morocco, OMG the quality is so good. Definitely exercise your bargaining skills and bring home beautiful heirlooms. Our second driver was Samir. He took gentle care of us. By our last few days we had several HEAVY purchases that needed to be loaded and unloaded into the car. We needed tape, and packing materials. He retrieved those for us. He also was a careful driver. Oh and let's not forget Mohamed that helped me to plan this trip and squeeze in every little whim and fancy. His hotel recommendations were above par. I needed more time but alas my work schedule wouldn't allow for more time but I definitely will be back and I will try my hardest to get Faysel as my driver again. Many thanks to Hanan my tour guide in Marrakech that made sure my custom made purchases made it to me before my departure. I loved Morocco and the friendships I formed here. Thank you Kim Kim for this ah-mazing experience.

I do not typically write reviews but in this case I wanted to give this review due to the excellent attention and friendship we have established with Mohamed “Yassine “ Taiebine. Yassine was always prompt, thinking ahead of our needs and provided daily insight to his Moroccan culture. Yassine’s car was roomy for our group of four and he kept it impeccably clean. He went over and above when there was a need to deviate from our plan and always without hesitation. Cannot imagine anyone better to take us around (4 older women) and felt safe the entire time especially with his driving abilities. He even took the time to teach us and “test” us on Arabic words in a fun way.

In addition to our friendship with Yassine we also had a wonderful guide, Hassin “Sassa” . His sense of humor made our experience with him in Marrakesh and Fes not only educational but fun ! Sassa’s historical knowledge was wonderful and he helped us understand the changes in the Moroccan culture over time. Together Yassine and Sassa made a great team!!

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Activity Reviews

Traditional Cooking Class

Morocco

We made the best tasting lemon and olive chicken tagine we had on our entire trip in our class. Looking forward to receiving the recipes so I can bring a bit of Morocco to my US home. The tea service was very informative and opened my eyes about the use of different herbs and spices to make great tea. Staff was great !

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff was great !

Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

A true experience !

Quality of Experience

Overnight in the Sahara Desert with Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

The camel ride to our Sahara camp was the highlight of our trip. It was fun evening in the desert and very glad I was able to experience it .The tents were very comfortable and each with their own bathroom . Just a heads up the stray dogs in the middle of the desert are friendly and not there to harm you and bring a little battery operated fan rather than a jacket during the summer months.

Quality of Experience

Camel ride

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our camel herder was great and shared his experience of being raised as a beber.

Transport

Words cannot describe the experience we felt on this trip! This was our first time in Greece and first time we had traveled with Kimkim team. The company indeed specializes in an expert-led cultural tours in Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. Our booking was easy, the information packet was timely and thorough. Many of our questions were answered timely and thoroughly. The itinerary was carefully thought out, combining leisure time with activity. The visits to the Acropolis Museum and our private tour guide to Acropolis Parthenon were fascinating and pointed out the most significant subject matter and explained their context and meaning. The walking sunset tour to Mykonos was also a big highlight for us, our tour guide did a wonderful job of sharing his knowledge, and funny as well. Our catamaran cruise was the best cruise we ever had; the crew staff were very professional, organized, friendly, and made sure we were safe. Hotel accommodations were excellent as far as cleanliness, location, and staff. The transfers from island to island were seamless and done with high class Mercedes vehicle. The food exceptionally superb, great Greek wine, and sweet treats. Nadia was fantastic! She was always available prior to our trip and during our trip. She went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I have the best wedding anniversary trip to Greece! Thank you so much to Nadia and Kimkim team for the best trip of a lifetime! We will definitely return!

Hotel Reviews

Kallisto Hotel

Santorini, Imerovigli

Fantastic! Very private and small hotel with 8 rooms only. The view from the hotel is out of this world! We were in a bigger room and had a stair leading up to the pool area. Close by the street for restaurants, supermarket, and a small cafe for excellent gyros with a 2 min walk from hotel. Our terrace is quite big on the Caldera side and have our own entrance to our room. The owner Marco was very helpful, friendly and gave us history about the hotel - very fascinating story of the hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Very small hotel, very quaint, historical, and love the vintage look inside of our hotel room.

Location

Walking distance to restaurants, shops, supermarket, pharmacy. Although a bit far from Oia.

Staff

Very friendly, polite, and accommodating to our needs

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, room temperature perfect. Wish they have coffee maker in the room.

The George Hotel

Mykonos

Beautiful rooms, view of the sea from our balcony. Great pools!

Authenticity & Character

Nice layout and architecture, great view from our balcony

Location

Not too far from Mykonos town and close to a beach area.

Staff

Friendly, always accommodating with our needs

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and room temperature was perfect!

Royalty Hotel Athens

Monastiraki, Athens

Very clean, a bit small but, adequate for 2 people. Location is excellent as it is very close by the shops, restaurants, and Acropolis Museaum, Parthenon.

Authenticity & Character

Small and quaint

Location

Close to shops, restaurants, cafes, Museums, Acropolis

Staff

Friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean room, room temperature perfect...not too cold and not too hot.

Activity Reviews

Santorini Full Day at Leisure

Santorini

Our leisure time, relaxation and walking through little town and shopping in nearby town.

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Sunset Catamaran Caldera Blue Cruise!

Santorini

The best catamaran cruise we ever had! The crew staff were very friendly, polite, always taking care of us and made sure we were safe. I can't remember all their names but, Demetrius and Niko stood out as they were the ones we interacted with most. The lunch they provided was exceptional! very organized cruise indeed!

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Food

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Restaurant Suggestions in Mykonos

Mykonos

Best seabass I've ever had at Rouvela in Mykonos town. We also loved Nikos for their fried calamari and big prawns.

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Restaurant Suggestions in Santorini

Santorini

Food was fantastic! Great wine!

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Welcome to Santorini

Santorini

This is probably our favorite by far. Such beautiful island and the scenery are just magical!

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Mykonos Town Sunset Walking Tour

Mykonos

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Welcome to Mykonos

Mykonos

Beautiful sunset walking tour...we enjoyed this walking tour. So much to see and the streets are so quaint and beautiful.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our tour guide (Niko) was friendly, very funny and very knowledgeable. He took us to some shortcuts to see the beautiful sunset away from the crowds at Little Venice. It was worth it!

Transport

Pick up time to our hotel was timely, good transportation vehicle (Mercedes) with another couple who had their own guided tour. The streets are narrow, so it was quite overwhelming with the drive but, our driver was exceptional and very experienced.

Athens Museums

Athens

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Again, walking distance from our hotel.

Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Fascinating tour! Our guided tour was very friendly, polite, very knowledgeable about history and she took time to answer our questions.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guided tour was fantastic! She was a gem for sure! Sorry I can't remember her name.

Transport

Walking tour...great walking distance. We walked by our own pace.

Athens Free Time: Restaurant Suggestions

Athens

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Welcome to Athens!

Athens

Busy city but, manageable. Our hotel is close by to where we want to go and see/explore.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly and knowledgeable.

Transport

Timely pick up time

Just returned from an amazing trip to Morocco. Everything from the itinerary, to our driver to all the guides was perfect. We are well traveled and had high expectations for our trip and were not disappointed. I especially like that we were able to customize our experience. Will be using kimkim again.

We had the most incredible trip to Iceland. 10/10, i can't really imagine anything going better. The process of working with Terry was super smooth and easy. I have never used any kind of agency or travel service before and think of myself as a good trip planner, but having the whole trip so thoughtfully planned with excellent, vetted services, hotels and guides saved us a ton of time and metal bandwidth. It totally exceeded my expectations. Terry was great about working within our budget to get us the best possible trip. Hiking around Skogafoss on a beautiful, rainbow filled day i think was my favorite experience, and we also loved our guided adventures snorkeling in Sifra and glacier hiking. We will definitely recommend KimKim to our friends and we hope to use it and work with Terry again for a future family trip to Iceland and other trips as well.

Hotel Reviews

Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

Small room but well decorated, quiet and in a great location downtown. we appreciated the free parking and another great icelandic breakfast. this was the only hotel we stayed at that had an in-room safe, which was nice for passports.

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Hótel Klaustur

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Clean and quiet rooms, daily housekeeping, friendly staff. Luxurious breakfast buffet. We really enjoyed it. We also used to hot tub at the city pool next door which was a nice amenity.

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Guesthouse Flúðir - Grund

Hrunamannahreppur

Clean, comfortable and very quiet. Good location and great coffee in the AM.

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Activity Reviews

Blue Lagoon

Iceland

classic, amazing, lives up to the hype. Perfect ending before traveling home.

Quality of Experience

Breidamerkurjokull Glacier Walk, Ice Cave, Super Jeep

Iceland

incredible weather, incredible views. our guide Damian was helpful, safety conscious and knowledgeable. We even got to go into an ice cave early in the season.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Damian was great

Transport

super jeep ride was bumpy and wild but safe

Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

truly magical experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

our guide, lorenzo, was great

The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

this was an awesome first afternoon in iceland activity to relax after jetlag.

Quality of Experience

The trip was great. The walking guide was fantastic, very informative. The parts I didnt like was that it was a lot of driving. And after seeing everything we did, the Norway in a nutshell was repetitive.
The hotels were really very well located in Oslo & Bergen.

Our trip to the Provence area was planned pre-pandemic. Kim Kim worked with us to plan and
delay the trip until September 2022. Initially Stephen was our planner, but Valentine ultimately was our planner for this past year. We liked the detailed itinerary and especially appreciated the variety of experiences we requested : historical visits, art experiences, with a blending of market and food experiences. The balance of busy days with free time worked well for us, as we could be spontaneous too. We will always appreciate our guides - Julian, Sophie, Gilles and Clare! They were very prompt and patient with our questions! All of them took us to markets and explained the various foods to us as we sampled the best of Provence! A real special experience was going to Gilles' lovely home to cook a fantastic meal and of course, enjoy eating together. Our accommodations were excellent and we felt at home especially in St Remy and Ferme de Belugues! Our hosts, Spencer and Karen were the best!

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel du Soleil & Spa 3*

St.-Remy-de-Provence

We were able to stay at this hotel right in the heart of St Remy de Provence for five beautiful days! We could walk to town and also to the Van Gogh walk exhibit - the location was perfect for our needs! Our room was small but very comfortable with a large tiled shower! The pool area was so convenient and we found time to relax there most days. The gracious concierge, Doris, answered our many questions! The breakfast area was outstanding with an array of items that varied and could only be described as fabulous!

Authenticity & Character

Charming all around!

Location

In the heart of St Remy!

Staff

Totally helpful and accommodating!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean towels and room are important!

La Ferme des Bélugues

Le Barroux

We had the pleasure of staying at this restored farmhouse! Karen and Spencer greeted us and gave us a tour of the lovely B& B! Our stay of two nights was idyllic and we could have stayed longer! The rooms were cozy and comfortable - spacious as well. There is a dedicated living area for guests with beer and wine available to purchase. Every question was answered in their lovely British accents. Breakfasts were customized to order and were delicious. The pool area was first class lovely! The hotel is in a quaint setting on a road that also may host the Tour de France in certain years. Many bicyclists rode by enjoying the hills and valleys!

Authenticity & Character

The B& B was an actual farmhouse that has been updated!

Location

A quiet setting in a picturesque area!

Staff

Karen and Spencer were the best!!!!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Totally clean and pure comfort in all areas!

Activity Reviews

Lyon Food Tour: Halles Paul Bocuse & Old Town

Lyon

Our guide, Clare, made this experience a treasure! She was full of energy and information that she shared in a fun and meaningful manner! We toured the market area of Old Town and loved how Clare made everything fun. Our final experience at the Halles Paul Bocuse was delightful and could have been boring without Clare!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Clare made it a super experience! She gave us an appreciation of Lyon and its' history!

Art, Architecture & Wine: A Provencal Journey at Chateau la Coste

Aix-en-Provence

This experience was a surprise! We expected to see a vineyard, of course - and that was lovely! The fields were lush with grapes and our tasting at the end was pure joy! The combination of art and architetcure tour was off the charts gorgeous! Chateau la Coste was full of surprises as the tour went into the mountainside and back to the winery.

Quality of Experience

The setting and the many works of art!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very helpful

Food & Market Tour in Saint Rémy de Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Sophie was prompt and took us all around the town market! It could have been confusing because there were so many vendors - but she took us to the heart of the market. The clothing and variety of items were truly off the charts!

Quality of Experience

This market was unique and all over town - therefore Sophie helped us navigate!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sophie was patient and excellent - took time to answer questions!

Transport

She drove us to town and was most gracious!

Cooking class, Provencal lunch and local market tour in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence

This experience included a visit to a winery and a wonderful cooking class with Gilles! He was very attentive and focused on the tour of the market and going to his home to cook was a highlight of our trip! He kept us busy with food preparation and the results were well worth it!

Quality of Experience

Everything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Already said that Gilles was the guide and driver - super person all around!

Transport

The tour was excellent! But finding a place to park was a challenge!

A Taste of Avignon

Avignon

Julian took us on a tour of Avignon market with too many tastings to remember!! He was witty and full of energy as he explained each food item to us. At the end, we had a lovely picnic in a food market with an array of food and wine that was delicious!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Julian was excellent!

Christi’s-Wonderful trip-very well planned for our style of travel. Our guides and villa host were all fabulous. Mareo took such good care of us at the Kastro SuitesAll activities-sailing cruise,wine tasting with Bellos(couldn’t pronounce his real name)food tasting tour with Alex in Naxos.Everything went beautifully and we were always informed and had number to contact if we had questions or any issues.
Thanks for the great trip and we’ll use KimKim again

Hotel Reviews

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Great location and delicious breakfast

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

The location is great!!! Able to walk to everything-or just go to beach across street!

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Kastro Suites Santorini

Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy to get anywhere

Staff

Amazing-friendly and helpful

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

No one’s fault but very crowded and hot-our guide was great and very informative!

Quality of Experience

More shade 🤣

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Food tour in Naxos town

Naxos

Alex was amazing…So friendly and informative..This was a very intimate experience-gave us great respect for the culture and their wonderful foods

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Local Transfer in Naxos

Naxos

This was an amazing intimate food tour Alex was great and the locations and shops he took us were so informative and pleasant

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Caldera Sailing Cruise

Drama

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Food

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Wow! Words cannot quite articulate our experience- from conception to execution. As my father stated, it is extremely difficult to exceed your expectations and that is what Fabio curated for our trip! We had extremely short notice for a super in demand time of year to visit Rome, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast. Each of our four hotels was absolutely perfect as far as cleanliness, location and staff - most notably our accommodations in the heart of Positano at the height of season! Every single private transfer was on time with exceptional and passionate knowledge to share everything about what we were seeing and the cities along the way. We never had any delays and had true 5 star treatment. The restaurants were fabulous and all of our tour guides in country were art historians whose knowledge was exceptional and made our visits truly noteworthy. We saw so much of Italy in 8 short days and still had time to relax and do our own thing- which can be a challenge when planning. It was my parents & I first trip to Italy and a process that can be so overwhelming to “see and do it all” and the right way was made so simple! Moving forward, there isn’t a doubt we wouldn’t use Fabio specifically for our next travels. He was always available, always going above and beyond prior to the trip and while in country. We felt safe and taken care of- like celebrities! Thank you so much to Fabio & Kim Kim for the trip of a lifetime!!

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Vespasiano

Rome

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Palazzo Alabardieri Hotel Napoli

Naples

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Villa Magia Positano

Positano

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Grand Hotel Aminta

Sorrento

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

Full-Day Amalfi Coast & Capri Island Boat Excursion | Guided Capri

Italy

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Rome | Walking Tour

Rome

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Self Guided Visit to the Colosseum & Roman Forum | Skip-the-Line Tickets

Rome

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Rome

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had an amazing time visiting Madrid, Seville, Granada and Toledo. In each location, we loved having the local guides who provided so much insight into the history and beauty of each place. Their love of their city translated into a wonderful experience. We loved discovering the history of each place and getting insight into the hidden gems. Kimkim also made sure we got to experience the "high adventure" activities to break up the sight-seeing. Biking in Granada in the Sierra Nevada mountains was beautiful and hiking the caminito del Rey was amazing. Our hotels in each place were so beautiful and perfectly located to walk to anywhere we wanted to go. The outside living space in our hotel in Madrid was a perfect place to begin and end each day. Overall, one of our favorite family vacations and the stress of planning it was nearly zero because everyone at Kimkim did such an amazing job. We WILL be using them again.

Sigurður did a fantastic job in planning our 2-week trip! After communicating with him via kimkim site, he knew exactly what we wanted, including activities and accommodations. He designed a perfect itinerary for us. We loved all the accommodations (I am very picky with accommodations ). He nailed them to perfection even though we started planning our trip only 3 months prior. He was also easy to access during the trip when we needed his expertise, so it was a big plus for us. When Sigurður wasn't available on the phone, his colleague, Michele kindly and promptly assisted us. Furthermore, Sigurður contacted us one night around 11:00 pm telling us to go outside to see the northern lights. We were already in bed, but we got dressed and went outside, then we saw beautiful northern lights! He really went out of his way to make our trip extraordinarily special!! We couldn't thank him enough. Thanks to him, my daughter, a photographer, could see the northern lights on her 21st birthday and captured the beautiful image with her camera. Thank you, Sigurður! You are the best!!!

Samir was really helpful in arranging our holiday in Jordan. He helped us shape our itinerary to how we wanted our trip to be planned. He was happy to accommodate our suggested changes. He was responsive and kept us up to date with final booking confirmations, including sorting out the visas for a smooth holiday. We are also grateful for the driver we had for the week (Bassam, so thank you). He just made our time in Jordan pleasant and we had a brilliant time getting to know him and Jordan through his tips and insight. Thank you Samir again, we had a lovely time in your country Jordan and have no hesitation in recommending you.
Thank you
Satinder & Monish

Private tour and guide to Versailles was 5-star experience/excellent. Lucien the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the tour moving at the right pace. It was great having a private car ride there, and front of the line tickets.

Toledo tour with Victor was also a 5-star guided visit/outstanding. Similar reasons: knowledgeable, friendly, maintained good pace.

We had two errors in the scheduling: Versailles was on the wrong day, and timing of Barcelona tour was wrong. We were late in both instances which we felt bad about.

The tour in Barcelona was okay. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable however the driving tour was in a van and we couldn’t see anything that he was referencing. It would have been nice to have more guidance at Sagrada Familia than just downloading the app.

We appreciated the list of must see and do, as well as ideas for dining options. Hotels were good, we preferred the four star hotels in Spain.

Walking tour in Paris with Josquin was good, he was knowledgeable, kept a good pace and covered quite a bit of ground. Our walking tour with Amor in Madrid was disappointing. We walked a few blocks and the information was limited. We didn’t feel that tour was worth it and felt like we saw very little of Madrid.

Flamenco show was great as was the tapas food tour in Madrid.

We loved the high speed train but as an American, we didn’t know what we were doing and needed to ask for help to find the gate.

Finally, we appreciated the team’s responsiveness to all of our little questions along the way,

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel A La Villa des Artistes

Paris

Boutique feel, located walking distance from most sites, surrounded by cafes.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel didn’t feel like it was part of a chain, had a bit of its own personality which was nice

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Staff

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7 Islas Hotel

Madrid

We loved the location and modern design of this boutique hotel off one of the main streets in Madrid. The breakfast options were fantastic!

Authenticity & Character

Loved the hotel’s design, lots of plants, beautiful!

Location

Walking distance to many key sites, restaurants

Staff

Always ready to help, answer questions

Cleanliness & Comfort

Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Beautifully appointed hotel located walking distance from key sites.

Authenticity & Character

Hip vibe, larger rooms

Location

Walking distance to many attractions, fining

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Walking Madrid’s Old Town

Madrid

Our guide Amor only took us around a few blocks and the pace was far too slow for us. Also, the focus of the information sharing was architecture, specifically the balconies, versus history and culture, Unfortunately, we didn’t feel we experienced Madrid fully.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

An Evening of Flamenco

Madrid

Splendid show! Appreciated hearing the artists talk at the end and explain the art of flamenco.

Quality of Experience

Barcelona Highlights: Montjuïc, Gothic Quarter & Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Our tour guide Matthieu was friendly and knowledgeable and the places we saw were great. It was difficult, however, to see anything from the van. I would have appreciated more information and preparation for Sangrada Familia and wished we had an actual guide rather than downloading an app, I would have also like to go to SF earlier to avoid the huge crowds.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Small-Group Montserrat & Penedès Region Winery Excursion

Barcelona

I would actually give this tour 4.5 stars. The winery tour and Monserrat Abby were amazing places. The winery tour was comprehensive and wonderful. The Abby portion was less smooth. We had to decide whether we would stand in line and see the black Madonna and our guide had some trouble with the tickets. I would have liked to have walked to see the little church in the mountain but it wasn’t an option. We stopped for coffee before the winery and it felt a little forced and awkward. Finally, the driving was a little fast for me in the mountains with all the twists and turns. Our guide was knowledge about the Montserrat Abby was fine but not outstanding.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Guided Visit of Toledo

Spain

Victor was another one of our favorite guides. He was so knowledgeable and interesting. We saw all of the highlights accompanied with stories, history and context.

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Victor

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Tapas Experience in Madrid

Madrid

Great variety of Food and drink in a localized area, friendly guide, fun group. I was accommodated by every establishment as s pescatarian.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Inside Versailles: A VIP Royal Visit

Paris

Lucien was by far the best guide we had. We were briefed on French history on the way. The private car and drive were nice. Our guide was able to move us about and miss the crowds.

Quality of Experience

Perfect day, relaxed, informative, enjoyable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable guide

Transport

Clean nice private car ride

Seine River Cruise at Sunset

Paris

Enjoyed seeing Paris from the river

Quality of Experience

Paris Uncovered with a Local Guide

Paris

Enjoyed the pace, ground we covered, information, and stop at the bakery.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Dingle was my favorite place except for the customer service at our hotel.
Doolin was the best for service. She knew our names when we walked in the door and she served the best breakfast of the trip.
My favorite hotel was The Brehon.
Ballyseede Castle was a little disappointing and I would not go to Cork at all if I could change anything. My favorite dinner was at The 1852 Hotel in Belfast.

Hi Samir
You live in an amazing part of the world!
Thank you for arranging our trip in a way that we could see and experience the best of it.
Thank you for all the accommodations - Ambassador, Aicha, By 14 and Old Village Resort stood out the most. Great locations and impeccable service, cuisine and hospitality.

Thank you for checking on us ever so often and all your input in planning the trip. Thank you for arranging the personalized care for us through border crossings. It was all very seamless.

Thank you for the upgrade - we definitely needed Old Village after our 9 mile strenuous hike in Petra!

Fadi and Mamdou were ever so helpful. They took excellent care of us. Hopefully they felt that we took care of them too. Mamdou also helped us find the English speaking guide Wazdi at Petra- Wazdi was outstanding.

Next time we are in this part of the world, we will definitely like to connect with you to plan more of Jordan ….

Take care,
Vanita

Hotel Reviews

BY 14 HOTEL TEL AVIV

TEL AVIV

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Memories Aicha Luxury Camp

Wadi Rum

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ambassadore Hotel Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Visit Haifa, Akka & Caesarea

Jordan

Visit to Bethlehem

Jordan

Day trip to Yad Vashem, Ein Karim and the Israel Museum

Jordan

Masada Sunrise

Jordan

Nothing unusual

Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)

Jordan

Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)

Jordan

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Transport

Madaba & Mount Nebo Visit

Jordan

Old City Jerusalem

Jordan