Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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Greece trip October 20 - November 2, 2026
Greece | Oct 20 - Nov 2, 2026

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Doug G.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026
Mostly the trip was great. However, there were definitely a few places that could have been improved. Number one is logistics. For the Monemvasia portion, there was a lot of driving back and forth that could have been reduced by better planning. For instance, the day we went to Nafplio, we went right by Mystras. We could have combined the two and gotten rid of a fair amount of van time. Additionally, the Mani tour we took covered the same roads we took when going from Kalamata to Monemvasia.... Read more

Mostly the trip was great. However, there were definitely a few places that could have been improved. Number one is logistics. For the Monemvasia portion, there was a lot of driving back and forth that could have been reduced by better planning. For instance, the day we went to Nafplio, we went right by Mystras. We could have combined the two and gotten rid of a fair amount of van time. Additionally, the Mani tour we took covered the same roads we took when going from Kalamata to Monemvasia. Could have been combined, thus less van time, and more time for something else. Besides the logistics, there were two activities that I wasn't thrilled with. First, the tour of Mani region with Leah was basically all day in the van. There should have been more stops and activities along the way. For instance, there was an interesting cave near our route that we could have visited, etc. The other tour that didn't go especially well, was the tour of Palamidi Castle. The bike around that tour was great. The reason the castle tour didn't go well, was because we were a little late for the tour and our guide (Matinni?) was not happy. She tried to abbreviate the tour, and as such, we didn't see much, or learn much, on the tour. We were all dissapointed. Otherwise, the guides were very good and knowledgeable and did a good job of answering our questions, of which there were many. Additionally, the tour company did a good job of trying to adjust to the weather and changing tours around to accommodate weather issues. I think that with a bit more thought to logistics, and understanding the group needs better (no long van rides as a tour) the trip would have been fantastic.

Hotel Review
Villa Vager Mani
Mani, Peloponnisos

What a cool place! So interesting as a place to stay, and very friendly hosts. My favorite place to stay on the whole trip.

Authenticity & Character
It's age, arrangement for rooms and overall beauty.
Location
It was a bit far from town, with no easy transportation options.
Staff
The Owners
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room had a lot of space and was very unique and comfortable.
Activity Review
Guided Hike Through Ridomo Gorge
Guided Hike Through Ridomo Gorge
Greece

Fun to have a day in nature with some educational opportunities, but mostly just a really fun hike. I really enjoyed the rock scrambling and being out in nature away from lots of people.

Quality of Experience
See above
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide understood what we wanted to get out of the hike.
Transport
No problems. On time.
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Great trip!
Greece | Oct 20 - Nov 2, 2026

Nancy
Nancy C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026
We had a great trip. Our guides were knowledgeable and interesting. They helped us understand Greek history and the significance of what we were visiting. We ate well and did a variety of activities. Our group was interested in an active vacation (walking, hiking, e-biking, etc) and Gustavo was able to customize our tour to accommodate that. We preferred to spend several days in one location instead of moving hotels every day, and the way the tour was laid out that worked fairly well. Read more

We had a great trip. Our guides were knowledgeable and interesting. They helped us understand Greek history and the significance of what we were visiting. We ate well and did a variety of activities. Our group was interested in an active vacation (walking, hiking, e-biking, etc) and Gustavo was able to customize our tour to accommodate that. We preferred to spend several days in one location instead of moving hotels every day, and the way the tour was laid out that worked fairly well.

Hotel Reviews
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

Great location, good rooms, nice breakfast. It was nice to be able to walk out the door and be in the heart of Athens. We were able to walk to many of our activities here.

Authenticity & Character
Our room was right on the street but not noisy at all. Several of the walls of the room were thick rock and the ceilings were high. It had a lot of character.
Location
The hotel was on a smaller road just off a main street right in the middle of Athens. It was very convenient to all our tours there.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Vager Mani
Mani, Peloponnisos

The staff was great. The breakfasts were lovely. We ate out on a terrace with a nice view. Each room was very different. Ours was huge with a view of the sea and a small private terrace.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The place has a lot of character, but it is in the middle of nowhere. We had to take a van or get a taxi to go anywhere. There were 2 taverns you could walk to, but that's all there was of the local "town".
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kinsterna Hotel Monemvasia
Monemvasia Peloponnese

This hotel seems like it's a destination all in itself. They have a fantastic breakfast buffet with lots of locally harvested items. There are two swimming pools, walking trails, horses, bee keeping, grapes (wine), olive and fig trees on the property. There are multiple activities each day. For us, since we were going to other locations for tours, we didn't take advantage of all the options at the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms were interesting. Ours had a vaulted rock ceiling and a nice bathroom with a heated floor. The place is huge. The gardens were spectacular.
Location
This hotel isn't in Monemvasia proper. It's on a large estate with lots of activities. It seems more suited to doing things on the property (olive harvesting, honey extracting, horses, wine tasting, swimming, etc) than as a base to do other things. We went to Sparta from there and it was a long drive. We also went to Monemvasia proper and had to get a taxi to get back to the property.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
This was one of the nicer hotels we stayed at.
Sofitel Athens Airport
Athens

The only reason to stay at this hotel is because it's a short walk across one street to get inside the airport. We had a very early morning flight so this was convenient. They did make us box breakfasts since we were leaving our rooms at 4:00am, which was nice. They had a pool and a spa but there is nothing around the hotel to do. It's between a highway and the airport building.

Authenticity & Character
It's a huge, faceless hotel. The food was twice the price of any of our other meals.
Location
The airport is a 2 minute walk from the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Leto Nuevo Hotel
Nafplio

The location of this hotel was great. It was easy to walk to various things, and there was a nice view. The breakfast buffet was nice. But our room had a tiny bathroom and the second set of stairs to the room were steep with a low handrail. It had maybe just a little too much "character" for us.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel had a bit too much character. The bathroom was tiny, and when it rained water came up from under the vinyl tile floor. We had to climb 2 steep sets of stairs to get to our room.
Location
The hotel was located in the older part of town. It was easy to walk to restaurants, the port, the castle on the hill behind the town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The tiny bathroom was a bit of a trick to navigate. (Our knees hit the wall in front of the toilet.)
Activity Reviews
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Athens

Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He gave us an interesting tour which we really enjoyed. We saw the main highlights of Athens this day, walking the whole way. We ended up at "the best Gyro place" in Athens which really was very good.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide had a PhD and was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Transport
The best part is we didn't need transport! We walked from our hotel.
Private Cooking Class in Nafplio
Private Cooking Class in Nafplio
Nafplio

This class was really well done. Everything tasted great. The recipes were things that we think we will actually make when we are home -- not too complex and no strange ingredients. We really enjoyed the chef. We also got some great restaurant recommendations from him. We ate at one of them the next night and had a great meal.

Quality of Experience
This was one of my favorite experiences.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The chef was great - he was a good teacher.
Transport
Our van driver showed up on time both ways.
Private Tour of the Villages of Mani (from Kalamata)
Private Tour of the Villages of Mani (from Kalamata)
Kalamata

Our driver was knowledgeable and interesting, but there was a lot of driving. I thought we might have stopped at several of the villages to look around, but we only stopped at the furthest one and then retraced our path back to Kalamata. The region was interesting with a rich history and the views were pretty, but it was a lot of driving.

Quality of Experience
There was a lot of driving. I thought maybe we would get out at several of the villages and look around, but we really only stopped at the furthest town and then drove back the same way. Then it turned out the next day when we were moving from Kalamata to Monemvasia, we retraced most of the same roads and stopped, again, in the same village. Perhaps in hindsight doing this activity on the moving day might have made more sense.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver gave us a running description of what we were looking at, and of the history of the region - which was very interesting. She was very good.
Self-Guided Lycabettus Hill Visit
Self-Guided Lycabettus Hill Visit
Athens

I took the funicular to the top, while a couple of our folks walked up. It turns out there are no views from the car because it's underground. I ended up walking down with the others in our group and it wasn't that far. The views from the top were nice, but there wasn't much to do other than eat at the restaurants which we didn't do because we had other meals planned. The walk to and from our hotel to the base of the hill was a workout in itself. The only minor complaint was that on the original itinerary this was listed as a morning activity, but we had an e-bike tour at 10:00 am so there wasn't time to do it after breakfast and before the tour. Some of us skipped this, and some of us did this in the afternoon between other activities.

Private Guided Trip to Mystras with Traditional Lunch
Private Guided Trip to Mystras with Traditional Lunch
Monemvasia

The tour of the old city was very interesting, and the restaurant for lunch was great. Apparently the big hall had been closed for years going restoration and was open now. It was well done with a large display of fantastic costumes from the period. The room itself was huge and impressive. The other buildings were interesting to see. We started at the top and walked down amongst the ruins. The restaurant afterwards was great. We got to eat outside in a glass room with nice views that stayed warm - completely outside would have been a bit cool. We had a really nice meal there. The only scheduling issue was that Sparta was quite a drive from Monemvasia. We spent quite a while in the van. But I wouldn't have wanted to miss this tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
The restaurant was very good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
E-Bike to Gialova, Voidokilia Beach & Kalamaris Waterfall
E-Bike to Gialova, Voidokilia Beach & Kalamaris Waterfall
Greece

The weather (and a local event) precluded us going to the beach but we did an alternative e-bike tour that was great. We biked around Messene. on small roads among olive trees, ate fresh figs, visited an old monastery that was lovely (Andromonástēro), and saw the ruins of an ancient sports complex that a guy made his life's work to excavate. Our guide was knowledgeable and brought a picnic to end our bike tour with.

Quality of Experience
I really enjoyed the alternate bike location at Messene. We were on dirt roads with no traffic for most of the ride, and we saw lots of interesting things. The monastery is definitely a hidden gem (Andromonástēro).
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vineyard Hike with Lunch & Local Wine
Vineyard Hike with Lunch & Local Wine
Monemvasia

We walked through vineyards and olive orchards. Our guide was a 4th generation local and she was great. We really enjoyed hearing about the history of the region and about the ages and different varieties of olive trees. The wine tasting was nice and the meal afterwards was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
The meal was lovely.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We really enjoyed talking with our guide as we walked around the property.
Nafplio E-Bike Adventure
Nafplio E-Bike Adventure
Nafplio

We ended up going to a different location but it was more interesting than what was scheduled. We had an interesting discussion about politics and history with our guide, which we really enjoyed. The e-bikes were very nice and worked well. We did go to the castle but I feel like we missed some of the more interesting parts of it. Our tour of the place was done by another guide and it seemed pretty cursory.

Quality of Experience
The e-bike tour was great. The castle tour was ok.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our e-bike guide was good. The castle guide was just so-so.
Private Coastal Hike with Picnic
Private Coastal Hike with Picnic
Nafplio

This was less interesting than some of our other activities. We walked along the coast to an old church where we had a small picnic. We had the same guide as the day before but this day he spent a lot of time on the phone and seemed less interactive with us.

Quality of Experience
We saw this path from the e-bike tour the day before, so the scenery was nothing new. If the day had been warmer, a swim would have been nice. But this time of year it was too cool.
Self-guided Tour of Monemvasia
Self-guided Tour of Monemvasia
Greece

We missed having a guide while touring this town. It turns out that our hotel could have given us a guided tour if we had known to arrange it in advance. The town was interesting, and we hiked to the church at the top of the hill, but we really didn't know the significance of what we were looking at. It started to rain so we ended up getting a quick bite in a cafe and then taking a taxi back to the hotel.

Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Kalamata

We enjoyed this tour but because of the schedule we were pretty tired when we started. This was our fault - we should have talked to the guide right away about what we needed. As it was, we walked around Kalamata more than we probably should have. The spice shop was interesting, and our olive oil tasting was really good - i found it very interesting. But the coffee shop was lost on us because most of our group doesn't drink coffee, and the rest didn't want strong coffee at the end of the day. When it was time everyone was too tired to go eat the meal that was scheduled. We felt bad about that - we should have talked to the guide about moving things up. The guide did help us get taxis back to our hotel at the end of the tour.

Quality of Experience
The olive oil tasting was great.
Transport
We ended up taking 2 taxis back to the hotel because it wasn't in Kalamata proper.
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Athens

I really enjoyed this tour. We walked through a residential neighborhood of Athens. Our guide told us about the history of that region, and then we ate at a local restaurant. The food was great, and it was nice to be outside of the touristy parts of town.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Historic Highlights E-Bike Excursion
Historic Highlights E-Bike Excursion
Athens

We did get to see several sites that were too far to walk. We did end up riding on some busy streets, which may be impossible to avoid, but that was a bit unsettling. We enjoyed seeing the changing of the guards at the presidential palace, which included an additional parade and more pageantry because apparently Amal Clooney was visiting the president that day.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 11, 2026

Hi Nancy!

It's wonderful to hear that you had a good time and especially enjoyed the active component of the trip that we worked so hard to achieve together.

That level of adaptability and flexibility is what we strive for most at kimkim, ensuring that each trip can truly be tailored to your interests.

As you discover more and more destinations, it will be a pleasure to continue delivering that experience for you.

Hiking, biking and exploring in Greece
Greece | Oct 20 - Nov 2, 2026

Joe
Joe E.
Grand Prairie, TX | Reviewed on Nov 09, 2026
We had a great trip to Greece. While planning the trip we worked with Gustavo who was very helpful in planning the details. We let him know the kinds of things we were interested in, and then iterated the ideas until we had a plan we liked.
While we were in the country the operations team Lea and Maria were very helpful. They would check on us from time to time to make sure everything was going smoothly. At one point, the local tour company had to cancel one of our tours because of the...
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We had a great trip to Greece. While planning the trip we worked with Gustavo who was very helpful in planning the details. We let him know the kinds of things we were interested in, and then iterated the ideas until we had a plan we liked.
While we were in the country the operations team Lea and Maria were very helpful. They would check on us from time to time to make sure everything was going smoothly. At one point, the local tour company had to cancel one of our tours because of the weather, and Kimkim worked with them to quickly get us a refund.
All of our local guides were great, and we felt that we really learned a lot about Greek history, and got to know some of the people there.
I felt that having a private tour customized for what we wanted to do was much nicer than doing a big packaged tour, and having the local guides gave us a lot of knowledge that we miss out on when doing self guided tours.

Hotel Reviews
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

A nice hotel centrally located in the old part of Athens near the acropolis, shops, and many restaurants. The breakfast buffet was good. The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located right in the old part of Athens near the acropolis and many shops and restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Vager Mani
Mani, Peloponnisos

This hotel is located in an old building outside Kalamata. The staff was great, and they had a great breakfast. The rooms were very large, but being old they lacked somewhat in warmth. The one downside of this hotel is that it is located a ways from Kalamata. There are two tavernas that you can walk to for dinner, but other than that you need a car or need to call a taxi.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sofitel Athens Airport
Athens

This is a big modern hotel, which is not really my style. The food is kind of expensive compared with what we had gotten used to. If you have any early morning flight the location is great. Otherwise why would you stay here.

Authenticity & Character
It’s a big modern hotel with no character.
Location
If you have any early morning flight this location can’t be beat. If you are doing anything else the location is not great.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kinsterna Hotel Monemvasia
Monemvasia Peloponnese

A large resort hotel. It was off season, so there were not many guests. It has a huge breakfast buffet with lots of choices.

Authenticity & Character
Location
I think that it is intended to be a self contained resort. They have activities on site, but if you want to do anything else (like visit Monemvasia) you need some kind of transportation.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a Byzantine room in the old part of the hotel.
Leto Nuevo Hotel
Nafplio

This hotel was conveniently located in old town Nafplio. It had a nice breakfast buffet. Other than that the rooms were small, and I didn’t think it had much charm.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located in old town Nafplio
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Small rooms and tiny bathrooms. When it rained hard water came in and got the floor wet.
Activity Reviews
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Athens

This was maybe my favorite activity. Our guide was great, and we learned a lot about Greek history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Tour of the Villages of Mani (from Kalamata)
Private Tour of the Villages of Mani (from Kalamata)
Kalamata

This tour was mostly riding in the van for a long time. The guide was interesting and informative, but I was expecting more time to actually explore some of the villages. We did have a little time to explore Areopolis on our own. This was probably my least favorite activity.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Cooking Class in Nafplio
Private Cooking Class in Nafplio
Nafplio

This was a great experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-guided Tour of Monemvasia
Self-guided Tour of Monemvasia
Greece

Monemvasia was very interesting. We felt that it would have been nice to have a guide to learn more of its history and provide transport. We called the resort to call a taxi for us to get back.

Quality of Experience
Private Guided Trip to Mystras with Traditional Lunch
Private Guided Trip to Mystras with Traditional Lunch
Monemvasia

A very interesting site. We had a great lunch after.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide seemed very knowledgeable.
Self-Guided Lycabettus Hill Visit
Self-Guided Lycabettus Hill Visit
Athens

I didn’t do this activity. After a long morning I decided to rest.

Vineyard Hike with Lunch & Local Wine
Vineyard Hike with Lunch & Local Wine
Monemvasia

We learned a lot about different kinds of olives and grapes. We had a nice wine tasting, and then a great meal.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Coastal Hike with Picnic
Private Coastal Hike with Picnic
Nafplio

This was just a long walk along an empty beach.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was ok, but he spent a lot of time on his phone. We had the same guide for a bike tour the day before, and he was a lot better for that.
Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Kalamata

The olive oil tasting was good, but by the time it was over we decided to skip the meal because it was getting so late.

Quality of Experience
Food
We ended up skipping the meal because it was getting so late.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
There was no transport back to Village Varga so we had to call a taxi.
Historic Highlights E-Bike Excursion
Historic Highlights E-Bike Excursion
Athens

An interesting tour of the city. We had seen some of the sites the day before, but there were new sites as well.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked to the start, which was fine. The e-bikes they had were ok, but not great. Our other two e-bike tours had much nicer bikes.
E-Bike to Gialova, Voidokilia Beach & Kalamaris Waterfall
E-Bike to Gialova, Voidokilia Beach & Kalamaris Waterfall
Greece

We didn’t actually go to the beach or the waterfall, but the alternative things we saw were great.

Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Athens

This didn’t include any famous historical sites, but we met some interesting local people, and ended with a nice dinner.

Guided Hike Through Ridomo Gorge
Guided Hike Through Ridomo Gorge
Greece

The gorge was very impressive. It was harder than I expected.with some scrambling over large rocks.

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 10, 2026
Hi Joe! Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a thorough review. I am delighted to read that this was not only an enjoyable trip where we tailored each aspect to your taste by working together, but that it felt like an experience you learned from about history. I also wanted to thank you for recognizing Lea and Maria; they work very hard to make sure travelers feel accompanied and supported while they're in the country 🩵 I also read your comments about some of the hotels,... Read more

Hi Joe!

Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a thorough review. I am delighted to read that this was not only an enjoyable trip where we tailored each aspect to your taste by working together, but that it felt like an experience you learned from about history.

I also wanted to thank you for recognizing Lea and Maria; they work very hard to make sure travelers feel accompanied and supported while they're in the country 🩵

I also read your comments about some of the hotels, especially Villa Vager and Kinsterna, as these are some of our preferred properties in this region, and your comment about it being self-contained and some of the rooms lacking warmth caught my attention. We will revise with the hotels directly and ensure these remain the best options for this region.

Beyond that, we just want to wish you even more amazing adventures ahead 🌎

KimKim Took Care of Everything
Greece | Oct 5 - Oct 20, 2026

Robert
Robert F.
St. George, UT, USA | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2026
My wife and I have journeyed widely but had never used a travel service before. We may never again travel without relying on KimKim. They designed a 16 day trip that took our group of eight from ancient Athens to the white-clad cliff edge villages of Santorini. We learned to cook Greek cuisine, sampled wines to be found nowhere else in the world, kayaked the volcanic shoreline, snorkeled through a sea cave, climbed the highest summit in the Cyclade islands, were treated to al fresco... Read more

My wife and I have journeyed widely but had never used a travel service before. We may never again travel without relying on KimKim. They designed a 16 day trip that took our group of eight from ancient Athens to the white-clad cliff edge villages of Santorini. We learned to cook Greek cuisine, sampled wines to be found nowhere else in the world, kayaked the volcanic shoreline, snorkeled through a sea cave, climbed the highest summit in the Cyclade islands, were treated to al fresco breakfasts overlooking the sparkling blue Aegean, and sailed the sea at sunset. We stayed at unique and beautiful hotels, walked the quaint streets of a small fishing enclave and relaxed in a spa large enough for us all. We enjoyed fish fresh from the sea and ate from the very olive trees that had fed locals since the time of Christ.

Reviewing the chats over the course of the past 18 months, I am awestruck by the KimKim team's attention to detail, suggestions on itineraries, willingness to make changes, care in making all arrangements, and saving our collective trip in the face of unforeseen weather delays. Special thanks to Siena for planning it all, Lea for insuring the transportation and hotels were in order and scrambling to make changes when weather interrupted our plans. Kate, Chinh, and Wanjaria for stepping in to answer our questions and the group as a whole for allowing us all to enjoy our time in Greece carefree while they did all the work on our behalf.

Most of our guides were exceptional, especially Helen, our Athens Historian guide, who provided a very informative walk through the Acropolis. On Santorini, Hercules explained the wine culture unique to this island. We explored Milos with Daphne, from the hillside where the Venus de Milo (Aphrodite of Milos) was discovered, to the catacombs and small fishing village below. David led a windy hike up Mt. Zeus one day, then returned the next to lead us through sea caves by kayak.

Travel with the help of KimKim was unlike any travel we have ever done before. We were pampered, watched after, and cared for so well we can't imagine ever vacationing without their help again.

Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 10, 2026

Wow, what a review to read! Planning this trip with you over the last 18 months was such a joy, and I’m so happy all eight of you got to experience Greece this way, from Helen’s Acropolis walk to David leading you up Mt. Zeus and through the sea caves. Lea truly worked her magic when the weather threw us a curveball, and I’ll make sure she and the rest of the team see your kind words. Cheers to many more kimkim adventures for you, Dianne and the whole crew! 🫶

Very Good experience overall. Our local spec...
Greece | Oct 27 - Nov 4, 2026

Genevieve
Genevieve B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2026
Very Good experience overall. Our local specialist changed mid-way through which wasn't ideal but Dimitrios was very responsive and attentive. We had some weather challenges that were a difficult to navigate but we managed through them with some very good alternative plans recommended by Dimitrios. Drivers, guides, hotels were all great. Read more

Very Good experience overall. Our local specialist changed mid-way through which wasn't ideal but Dimitrios was very responsive and attentive. We had some weather challenges that were a difficult to navigate but we managed through them with some very good alternative plans recommended by Dimitrios. Drivers, guides, hotels were all great.

Hotel Reviews
Kriti Hotel Chania
Chania, Crete

Great hotel, great location. Really good breakfast. We traveled in a friend group and this was good hotel choice because double rooms had separate beds.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amalia Hotel Athens
Athens

Nice, big hotel. Great roofdeck and restaurant. Great breakfast. On a busy street but right on edge of Old Athens and the Acropolis so location is terrific.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
They were fine -- not super friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
beds were comfy. Room was big, bathroom too
Activity Reviews
Knossos Minoan Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum Private Guided Tour from Chania
Knossos Minoan Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum Private Guided Tour from Chania
Greece
The Real Cretan Cooking Small-Group Experience
The Real Cretan Cooking Small-Group Experience
Chania
Athens City & Acropolis Small-group Guided Tour
Athens City & Acropolis Small-group Guided Tour
Athens

Was not "small group" -- it was 20. Was fine but be careful on how you promote it.

Local specialist: Dimitrios Moutafidis
Dimitrios
Dimitrios Moutafidis
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Nov 06, 2026

Dear Genevieve,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and for your kind words about the drivers, guides, and hotels! The weather did not make things easy, and I am glad the alternative plans kept your days full.

On the Athens City and Acropolis tour, “small group” in Athens describes tours capped at around 20 to 24 guests, compared with the group of 40 to 50 people on a standard coach tour. The tour that day had 20 guests, well within that size.

Thank you again for traveling with us, and I hope to welcome you back to Greece soon.

Warm regards,
Dimitrios

Spectacular trip to Greece!
Greece | Sep 21 - Oct 9, 2026

Lisa
Lisa H.
Bethlehem, PA, USA | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2026
Sydney and her team planned a fabulous 19-day trip to Greece for my husband and I. We flew into Athens where we explored the ancient sections of the city and the Psyrri neighborhood. Highlights were the Acropolis and Museum, the Ancient Agora, the Central Market, and frolicking around the Plaka. Next up was Mykonos where we stayed above Old Town in the beautiful Vencia Hotel with stunning views overlooking the town. We explored the labyrinthine Old Town and enjoyed cocktails and mezze plate... Read more

Sydney and her team planned a fabulous 19-day trip to Greece for my husband and I. We flew into Athens where we explored the ancient sections of the city and the Psyrri neighborhood. Highlights were the Acropolis and Museum, the Ancient Agora, the Central Market, and frolicking around the Plaka. Next up was Mykonos where we stayed above Old Town in the beautiful Vencia Hotel with stunning views overlooking the town. We explored the labyrinthine Old Town and enjoyed cocktails and mezze plate by the harbor while watching the sunset. One afternoon was spent "Off the Beaten Path" hiking with a guide in the rural countryside, visiting a farm, seeing wild goats on a hike to the beach, and swimming in the beautiful Aegean with Yummy Pedals and our excellent guide Demetra. It was amazing to get away from the tourists and see a bit about rural like in Mykonos. Our cruise to Delos and Rhenia was such fun with the opportunity to do some swimming/snorkeling in the Aegean and to tour the ancient ruins of Delos. Our third destination was Naxos where we stayed in the Melidron Hotel and Suites with ocean views in Agios Procopios south of Old Town. The little town was cute and the beach was phenomenal! The highlight for us in Naxos was our e-bike tour that took us up into the mountains to a goat/sheep/cheese farm, an olive mill, and lunch at family-run taverna. Santorini was our next stop in Greece where we stayed in aptly named Absolute Bliss hotel located in Imerovigli north of Fira. This hotel is located right along the Fira to Oia caldera trail and overlooked the caldera with mind-blowing views of sunsets. Early cold weather and crazier than usual winds kept us from going on a scheduled catamaran cruise, but we hiked and explored Oia, Fira and the caldera trail with the quintessential views of the caldera hillside and the towns. A second day took us on a privately guided tour of three wineries on Santorini with Santorini Experts. Our final destination was Crete where we spent a day in Heraklion visiting the Knossos Palace (site of the ancient Minoan civilization) and the Archeological Museum with a private guide. Very interesting and memorable! We also took time to explore the Heraklion Venetian Harbor and the Venetian fortress. In the evening, central Heraklion comes alive with restaurants, gelato stands, and street performers! Our next stop in Crete was in Chania where we stayed in the very historic Porto Del Colombo right in the heart of the old city. Chania is exceptionally charming, sort of Venice without the canals! We enjoyed exploring the old town especially with the help of our local guide, Goldy, who couldn't be more charming. The different cultural influences on the city was fascinating to learn about and to see first-hand. Viewing stunning sunsets across the harbor will be a forever memory. Foodies will not suffer here. So many options and with fresh fish everywhere! Our last day in Chania was spent on a semi-private guided tour with Chania Adventures up into the White Mountains where we stopped for a wine tasting and a delicious taverna lunch overlooking the Samaria Gorge. What a serene spot to listen to the wild goats on the hillside and take in the views of the mountains! Our last day in Greece was spent on the Athenian Coast at the lovely Azur Hotel. We had just enough time to walk along the waterfront, get one last gelato, and have a lovely sunset view from a seafood restaurant before we had to head back home.

Sydney and team did a fantastic job of setting up all hotels, transfers, and excursions which made getting around seamless and practically effortless!

Hotel Reviews
Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel
Athens

Ultra modern hotel in the Psyrri neighborhood, five minutes from Monastiraki Square and the Ancient Agora, but not in an area overrun by tourists. The neighborhood is "up-and coming", with some popular restaurants, and near the interesting Central Market. Some streets near the hotel were a little bit more grungy, but we never felt unsafe. The staff was extremely kind and the included breakfast delicious!

Authenticity & Character
Unique area. Hotel is too modern to be called authentic.
Location
Close to Monastiraki Square and the Ancient Agora.
Staff
Welcoming, helpful, friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room size was generous for two people. Bed was comfortable and amenities well maintained.
Vencia Boutique Hotel
Mykonos

This hotel is located above Old Town but a short 5-10 minute walk gets you into the heart of Mykonos Town. The views from the hotel restaurant and pool are incredible as are the sunset views! The restaurant is pricey but delicious. Staff was so friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
View, architecture, rooms each had own terrace or balcony.
Location
If someone is looking to be right in the middle of Old Town, they will not be as happy about this location as it requires a short, steep walk down (and back up!) from the hotel. We loved that it was NOT in the middle of the Old Town since the noise late at night would likely have been annoying.
Staff
Friendly, helpful, welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms, the grounds, the pool.
Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos

Situated on the main road coming into the beach town of Agios Procopios, it is a charming hotel with rooms arranged like little villas, each with their own private balcony. Our room did have a view of the beach which was a 10 minute walk away. It was in easy walking distance into the little beach town with the numerous restaurants and tiny shops and the beachfront with abundant beach chairs. Since we were there during shoulder season, our beach chair rental was front row and paid for with one set of drinks from the adjacent bar. What a bargain! Incredible views of the sunset from the beach!

Authenticity & Character
We felt like we were in our own little villa. Breakfast was homemade cakes, pastries in addition to a variety of other yummy foods.
Location
Loved its location near a beach town, but not within easy walking distance to Old Town Naxos, so we didn't really explore Old Town as much.
Staff
Efficient and informative.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Their beds were the hardest beds we ever slept on! We also noticed that hot water ran out quickly during showering.
Absolute Bliss
Santorini

The views from our room's balcony was just jaw-droppingly beautiful. The room/suite had a circular bed with canopy, a large living room with indoor jacuzzi, an outdoor terrace with lounge chairs and an outdoor hot tub. You should expect to have to walk up/down a LOT of steps, so this would not be an ideal place for someone with mobility issues. The hotel is located right on the infamous Fira to Oia caldera trail but also near a number of charming in-town and caldera-view restaurants and a few shops in Imerovigli. Be aware that getting anywhere else (Oia, Fira, southern beaches, Akrotiri, or wineries) requires an expensive taxi ride unless you are willing to hike the caldera trail or walk down to the main road to catch a local bus. We loved the quieter location compared to the more touristy Oia or Fira locations.

Authenticity & Character
We couldn't have been happier about the ambience and the view overlooking the caldera without being in the middle of suffocating crowds.
Location
We loved the location between Fira and Oia, but it is a bit harder to get to other parts of the island without some effort.
Staff
Super helpful! Because of the number of steps up/down to our room, they assisted us with our bags on arrival and departure. Our breakfast was delivered to our room each day!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and comfortable. Bathrobes and beach towels provided.
DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

Centrally located in Heraklion, sophisticated and modern vibe, with a lovely, abundant buffet breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Seems like this hotel could be located in any cosmopolitan city. Very urban and modern.
Location
Close to center part of city and walkable to most points of interest.
Staff
The breakfast waiter was particularly helpful and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfy and clean. Room was the smallest room we had on the trip. Our bathroom had an awkward door that blocked the toilet, but we worked around that.
Porto Del Colombo Traditional Boutique Hotel
Chania

What an interesting, historic, old hotel! It is so deep in the historic area that there is no street that runs near it. Our transport had to drop us off down at the harbor and we walked about 5-6 blocks through charming, cobblestone streets to find the hotel tucked into the heart of the historic Venetian section of Chania. It is a very old hotel with furnishings that match the architecture. Our hotel room was three flights up (no elevator) and the room itself was two stories! 10/10 for character for sure!

Authenticity & Character
I can't imagine a hotel with more authenticity or character. What a treat!
Location
Loved that it was in the heart of the historic district and within walking distance of so much to see! If someone has mobility issues, this would not be the easiest hotel to stay in.
Staff
We met three staff persons who all seemed to work together to run the hotel. Front desk staff (and also breakfast attendants) were super friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
An older hotel with limited staff is likely going to be a bit harder to keep super clean and fixed up. Despite that, we found the room to be very comfortable for sleeping.
Azur Hotel
Vouliagmeni

Situated within walking distance of the waterfront, this hotel is a converted apartment complex with a beautiful, modern aesthetic. Our room was a nice size with a beautiful balcony and comfortable bedding. Since we had to leave so early in the morning for our flight home, we did not have a chance to try their breakfast, but they provided us with a boxed breakfast which was delicious.

Authenticity & Character
It was a beautiful hotel with very little aesthetic that said "Greece" other than nearness to the Athenian "Riviera".
Location
Within a 15 minute walk down to the waterfront. With more time, we could have enjoyed the public beach park but arrived with just enough time to walk along the waterfront to find a restaurant with a sunset view.
Staff
Super friendly and welcoming. Provided a boxed breakfast for our early departure.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pristine and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens
Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens
Athens

The Acropolis Museum was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend using the audio tour as you go through the museum. We went through the museum before visiting the Acropolis which was helped us understand better what we were seeing when we toured the Acropolis. Do not forget to tour the ruins underneath the museum!

Quality of Experience
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

A lifelong dream to see the Acropolis in person! Our tour guide was personable and knowledgable. The day started off rainy but ended up beautifully sunny, so be prepared by wearing comfortable footwear (no sandals) and raingear if rains is forecasted. Be prepared for A LOT of tourists, especially if the tour is in the late morning.

Quality of Experience
The Acropolis!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgable and friendly.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Island Hike
Off-the-Beaten-Path Island Hike
Mykonos

Privately guided 6 mile walk in rural Mykonos that took us to a farm with animals, past hillsides with wild goats, to a bay where we swam in the Aegean and took underwater photos, and then hiked backed along a donkey trail to the farm. Our guide, Demitra, of Yummy Pedals was so personable, fun and informative.

Quality of Experience
Got away from touristy areas and out into a rural area to see how rural families live.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Prompt, good driving, pointed out interesting places
Transport
Prompt and comfortable drive
Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise & Lunch
Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise & Lunch
Mykonos

Lovely cruise out to Delos and Rhenia along with a delicious fresh lunch and a swim in the sea. I would have liked just a little bit more time on Delos (1hour).

Quality of Experience
Delos, swimming in crystal clear water, friendly staff and passengers
Food
Freshly prepared traditional Greek fare
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
E-Bike Experience with Olive Mill & Farm Visit with Lunch
E-Bike Experience with Olive Mill & Farm Visit with Lunch
Naxos

While Mykonos Old Town is fascinating, it is filled with tourists. This activity was a nice opportunity to get out of the crowds and walk along quiet, rural goat paths and swim in an isolated bay in northern Mykonos. Our guide, Demetra, was personable, fun and funny telling us stories about the area and what life is like for the rural Greek family.

Quality of Experience
Hiking, animals, ocean swimming, great guide.
Food
Lemonade and snack provided were yummy.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly, knowledgable, interested in us too.
Transport
Demetra picked us up promptly and told us what we were seeing along the way.
Self Guided Beach Time
Self Guided Beach Time
Naxos

After days of racing around, we took a day to just sit on the gorgeous beach in Agios Procopios. Since it was shoulder season, it was not difficult to snag front row lounge chairs for the price of a couple of lemonades. The view was incredible and we stayed until the sunset.

Quality of Experience
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

Due to unseasonably cold and windy weather the day we were scheduled to do this activity, we cancelled and spent the day exploring Oia and Fira instead. October may not be the ideal time to do an 8-hour cruise until 9 pm unless you know that the weather is warm!

Self Guided Museums of Chania
Self Guided Museums of Chania
Chania

Exploring Chania is an amazing experience. Wandering through the cobblestone streets, stopping for a drink along the harborfront, and visiting some of the historical sites was a feast for the eyes, ears, and taste buds! Calling this activity Self-Guided Museums of Chania is a bit misleading since there was very little guidance about what to visit in Chania. A bit more information and/or a suggested walking tour with map would have made this a bit more instructive.

White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
Chania

The owner of Chania Adventures picked us and another couple up for a trip up into the White Mountains where we visited an olive farm and did a wine tasting at a winery overlooking hillsides filled with olive trees. As we drove, our guide entertained us with multiple stories about himself and life in Crete. Along the way we learned about beekeeping and saw numerous hillside beehives, paused for goats crossing the road, and ended up high in the mountains near the trailhead for Samaria Gorge where we enjoyed a substantial, delicious lunch in the traditional Greek taverna style.

Quality of Experience
Our guide was very knowledgable and we were given red carpet treatment all along the way!
Food
Delicious and plentiful!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent guide!
Transport
Range Rover comfort.
Private Excursion to Minoan Palace
Private Excursion to Minoan Palace
Heraklion

10/10 experience to tour this ancient ruin from the Minoan era. Our guide was incredibly knowledgable and led us on a pace that enabled us to fully appreciate the activity. I did not know that much about the Minoan civilization, but I was fascinated by the culture revealed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great van driver!
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Santorini

This was a private tour with a very personable guide who picked us up and drove us to three very different wineries to learn more about how grapes are grown in Greece and how wine is made. The first winery, in Megalochuri, exhibited a smaller, family-run, intimate winery with a tasting of five wines. The second winery was a much larger and more modern operation where we tasted three wines along with a few other tourists. The last winery was tucked away in the hillside with a romantic, garden vibe where we gobbled up delicious dips, cheeses and more incredible wine!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Athens

We had a fascinating visit to the Central Market in Athens with its meat and fish market and the nearby spice, honey, olive, and deli shops. We also wandered through a lot of Athen's Plaka with its winding cobblestone streets, tourist shops, restaurants all with a view of the Acropolis above.

Quality of Experience
Evening Neighborhood Food Walk
Evening Neighborhood Food Walk
Athens

Our guide was superb taking us on a three hour walk through interesting neighborhoods to have us stop to taste some of the more unique food and drink of Athens. Cheeses, olives, wines, meats, honey, bougatsa, gyros, loukoumades, gelato, and a final stop to sip raki, ouzo, and mastiha. Oof! Our guide patiently gave us a lesson on the Greek alphabet which we promptly forgot after drinking the wine and ouzo!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Mykonos Town Walk
Self-Guided Mykonos Town Walk
Mykonos

We followed the Rick Steve's recommended walking tour for Old Town and learned so much about this unique town. Getting lost and wandering aimlessly was also a wonderful part of the experience! With the white buildings and blue accents, you truly explore this picture postcard town that is filled with sights, sounds, and smells never to forget!

Quality of Experience
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Self-Guided Local Markets Visit
Naxos

Due to the timing of when our ferry arrived in Naxos, and the distance our hotel was from the Old Town Naxos, we never had a chance to truly explore Old Town.

Quality of Experience
Timing the arrival and other activities so that there is time to explore Old Town
Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages
Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages
Santorini

Photographs do not do justice to the absolute beauty of Santorini. To truly take it in, we felt that we needed to walk the village streets, the caldera trail, and ride the buses. The clifftop towns and villages with their white buildings clinging to the hillside, the blue church domes, the views of the caldera were a photographer's dream.

Quality of Experience
Self-Guided Heraklion Town Walk
Self-Guided Heraklion Town Walk
Greece

The center of Heraklion is busy with tourists, vendors, street performers, and native Greek folk going about their lives. The history of Heraklion with its multiple historical/cultural influences is on display in the architecture and foods. Learning about the Minoan civilization was priceless and seeing the remnants of the presence of the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, and the Ottomans was interesting. We spent a couple of hours exploring the Rocca a Mare Fortress or Koules which is a large harborfront fortress built by the Venetians in the 13th century.

Quality of Experience
Self Guided: Sunset Dinner Overlooking the Horizon
Self Guided: Sunset Dinner Overlooking the Horizon
Athenian Riviera

Beautiful dinner on our last night in Greece overlooking the ocean as the sun set. A nice way to say our thanks and goodbyes to Greece for 19 wonderful days.

Quality of Experience
Private Guided Walk Through Old Town Chania
Private Guided Walk Through Old Town Chania
Chania

We met our guide, Goldy, a young Greek artist living in Chania for a three hour evening walk around the old part of Chania. Goldy brought the rich history of Chania alive as we walked and talked. She took us to an amazing spot to watch the sunset over Chania harbor and we ended up munching on delicious gyros at a family-run restaurant.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Goldy was a delight!
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 09, 2026

Lisa & Robert,
I know this trip was a long time coming after having to put your Greece plans on hold, so it makes me especially happy to hear it was so memorable! Bringing this adventure to life was so much fun, and I hope you both came home with plenty of memories to inspire your next travels! I'll be sure to share your kind words with our local team 🩵

Kim Kim is a trusted partner in European travel.
Greece | Oct 23 - Nov 1, 2026

Willie
Willie L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2026
Kim Kim is a trusted outfitter that we have used a number of times for our trips in Europe. We use them mostly for our transfers and they have reliably moved us from point A ro point B on planes, trains, and ferrys. Our specialist Chris was also very helpful in choosing some outings along the way, although the main point of emphasis for us has always and will always be our transfers. Again, a trusted partner in European travel! Read more

Kim Kim is a trusted outfitter that we have used a number of times for our trips in Europe. We use them mostly for our transfers and they have reliably moved us from point A ro point B on planes, trains, and ferrys. Our specialist Chris was also very helpful in choosing some outings along the way, although the main point of emphasis for us has always and will always be our transfers. Again, a trusted partner in European travel!

Hotel Reviews
Astro Palace Hotel & Suites Santorini
Santorini

KimKim assisted us in our hotel selections for a number of the island's we were on in Greece. Our favorite was the Astro Palace in Santorini is all you can expect out of a luxury hotel. Situated right in the heart of Fira everything on the island was at our fingertips. Must point out their breakfast buffet is top-notch as well!

Authenticity & Character
Classic Greek style.
Location
Situated overlooking the Aegean is a short climb to the center of Fira making everything we needed easily accessible.
Staff
Assisted us in all of our needs and were helpful in additional pointers as to what we should see and do while on Santorini.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos

The Ippokompos Beachfront is a classic seaside bungalow just a short walk to the center of everything Naxos.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Harmony Hotel Mykonos
Mýkonos City

The Harmony is minutes from all Mykonos has to offer. Right on the port you find amazing restaurants and windmills. Would stay again when back in Mykonos.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Nov 14, 2026

Thank you very much, Willie, for your kind words and 5* review. I appreciate all your feedback and it has been a pleasure planning this amazing trip for you!

Wishing you happy holidays ahead and all the best, safe future travels! Take care!

Kind regards,
Chris

A great trip to Greece!
Greece | Oct 2 - Oct 18, 2026

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Tracy V.
Livermore, CA | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2026
Overall
This was our first time working directly with a travel agent to arrange a personal trip, and it worked quite well. We really appreciated not having to make all of the arrangements ourselves without any personal knowledge of the country. Siena crafted a very nice trip for us in Greece. Communication with her and the team was good both before the trip and during it, and she took our input and preferences into account. The app provided the information we needed about the trip. ...
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Overall
This was our first time working directly with a travel agent to arrange a personal trip, and it worked quite well. We really appreciated not having to make all of the arrangements ourselves without any personal knowledge of the country. Siena crafted a very nice trip for us in Greece. Communication with her and the team was good both before the trip and during it, and she took our input and preferences into account. The app provided the information we needed about the trip.

There was one hiccup regarding communicating about the Likinia Hotel in Monemvasia. In a message, information was provided on calling the hotel to get someone to help with our bags since it was some distance from where cars could go to the hotel over rough walkways. Unfortunately, that info was in a message rather than the information about the hotel itself, so we did not see it until days later. Info of that type should go into the main part of the app so that we are sure to see it. It would have saved us a fair bit of inconvenience that day.

The itinerary would have benefitted from a map showing where things are located. One of the suggested sites to visit was Mystra, which would have been a short detour from our route the first day. Not realizing that, we first drove to our hotel, then discovered that Mystra was over an hour back along our route to the hotel.

One minor usability suggestion for the app is that it would make sense to have it open at the current day rather than always opening at the beginning of the trip.

Shuttles
We appreciated having transportation already arranged, especially to pick us up from the Athens airport since we were very tired. It felt a bit odd to have just the two of us in a mini-bus, though.

The only slight hiccup came when on our ride to the airport. Because of a road closure for construction near our hotel, it was more difficult to reach. We messaged the company about the road closure, and they acknowledged it. Unfortunately, this information didn’t make it to the driver, so it took him an extra 15 minutes to reach us.

Hotels
All of the hotels were excellent, and we enjoyed staying at each of them. We would return to all of them.

Tours
We enjoyed all of the tours that were arranged for us, and the guides and drivers were all professional and prompt. I would recommend all of them, though I’m not sure I have their names except Hercules was our guide for the hike to the monastery.

Our visit to Liotrivi Mansion was, overall, very nice. We appreciated learning about the harvesting of olives and the making of olive oil. The pairing of their wines with individual small snacks added to the experience. The lunch was also quite nice. However, while the olive oil tasting sounded like something fun to do, I don’t think it is something we would do again. The Greeks might be that into olive oil, but I doubt most others are!

The hike to the Avgou Monastery was, perhaps, not adequately described. The scenery during the hike and, especially, from the Monastery were wonderful. However, the hike was more than one of us could handle due to a sore knee developed from climbing around Monemvasia and Mystra, so only one of us made it to the Monastery. While the hike was described as “invigorating” and the tour is listed as lasting 8.5 hours, it didn’t say the distance (8 miles or so) or the elevation gain/loss (maybe 1200 feet). I think both of us could have made the trip were it not for the sore knee, but having that information about the hike ahead of time would have helped us make a judgement on how suitable it was.

Visiting the Acropolis was a must-do for us during our visit to Athens. However, the crowds there made it less enchanting than it would be otherwise. I don’t know if there’s anything that can be done to have it be less crowded (e.g. different time to visit), though we understand it is probably the most-visited thing in all of Greece. It might have been a bit of a help to have a guide for just the two of us rather than being a part of a group since there would be fewer troubles in keeping the group together and ensuring everyone can hear. On the other hand, we did enjoy talking to the others on the tour, so there are some nice social aspects to being part of the group.

Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 02, 2026

Tracy, I truly appreciate your detailed review. Overall, I'm so happy you & Leah were able to celebrate in beautiful hotels with lovely guides taking you around the Grecian countryside. Thank you for your reports on the hiking details and suggestions to improve our communication & technical side. We are already getting started on a few updates because of your review!! Cheers to many more kimkim trips for you & Leah! 🤩

Amazing vacation to Greece!
Greece | Sep 26 - Oct 3, 2026

Nan
Nan O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2026
Gustavo helped my family plan an amazing trip to Greece. It was our first time there, and we only had a week, but we all felt like we got to understand a lot of Greek culture and see the beauty of Greece. We loved the island of Milos with it’s many beaches and various activities. All of the previous pictures we had seen of Santorini did not begin to do it justice- even my young adult sons were mesmerized by its beauty. Unfortunately while we were there we were surprised with some bad weather.... Read more

Gustavo helped my family plan an amazing trip to Greece. It was our first time there, and we only had a week, but we all felt like we got to understand a lot of Greek culture and see the beauty of Greece. We loved the island of Milos with it’s many beaches and various activities. All of the previous pictures we had seen of Santorini did not begin to do it justice- even my young adult sons were mesmerized by its beauty. Unfortunately while we were there we were surprised with some bad weather. But Kim Kim to the rescue. Before we even had time to worry about some of our activities being cancelled, they rearranged our schedule so we were still able to do everything, albeit at different times. Even with last minute changes, our transfers went off without a hitch. We never had to worry about anything. The communication between the team was effortless and almost immediate. Thank you Gustavo and Kim Kim for helping us plan such a wonderful vacation full of everlasting memories.

Hotel Review
Katikies Chromata Santorini - The Leading Hotels of the World
Santorini

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. The people were so helpful and went a step above to make sure every need was met and more. My whole family wished we had had more time to spend there.

Authenticity & Character
We felt like we were enmeshed in Greece itself, Though taken care of like no-one else existed!
Location
The view was incredibly amazing. But it was also an easy walk from the hotel to shopping, restaurants, gelato!
Staff
So personable and quick to respond.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Felt like we were the only people staying there, despite the hotel being sold out!
Activity Reviews
Street Art & Food Walk
Street Art & Food Walk
Athens

This was a great way to understand modern day Athens. It was fun, different and interesting. And the food was delicious. It was at our own pace which was great- plenty of time to ask questions and take pictures.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Milos Rib Boat Adventure
Milos Rib Boat Adventure
Milos

The beaches of Milos are beautiful! Though the weather wasn’t ideal, we had a great time and still got to see and do a lot. To get up so close to the caves was exciting for all of us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking Adventure in Milos's Lunar-like Landscape
Hiking Adventure in Milos's Lunar-like Landscape
Milos

Despite the weather not being very good, we had a great time. Our guide was wonderful. He gave us options to keep going, or he could have arranged for transportation to take us where we would have ultimately hike to, but we all chose to continue to hike. We all had a wonderful experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Santorini Cooking Class
Private Santorini Cooking Class
Santorini

Everyone who was involved with this experience or so wonderful. Our Driver, who took us there, gave us so much history on the way there. She was extremely personable and make sure we are on time there and for our next experience, and make sure we knew exactly where we were going. During our experience at the farm and making the lunch, the women were so delightful. You could tell they loved what they did and where they lived, and their enthusiasm was catching. Unfortunately, for us, we had just had a large breakfast and our experience within the morning, so we were not as hungry as we might have been when it was time for us to eat. But it was fun learning how to make some of the typical Greek food, and even more fun getting to taste it all.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Acropolis Discovery Walk
Private Acropolis Discovery Walk
Athens

It was such an interesting tour, as we had always heard of the acropolis, but had really no idea of what it was or why it came to be. It was fun to learn the history. Though it was obviously a lot of walking and up a very steep hill, it was done in such a way that it was very tolerable. We were glad that we were not doing it in the heat of the summer!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
E-Bike Sunset Adventure with Mezes
E-Bike Sunset Adventure with Mezes
Milos

My kids had an absolute blast on this tour. They felt like the E bikes were more like motorcycles, and they enjoyed the ride. Our Guide was wonderful about explaining that there had been a bad storm the day before, so the ride was going to be a little bit different. He had offered to change days for the E bike tour, but due to our schedule, we were unable to change. However, he adapted the dinner reservation, so we were all able to attend, even though we did not choose to ride the bike bikes secondary to the weather. He was also flexible when my husband chose to not complete the ride after dinner! He provided great communication with myself, when I chose not to ride at the last minute, so I was able to meet up with the rest of the family. It was a great experience for all of us.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Food & Wine Discovery Drive
Private Food & Wine Discovery Drive
Milos

It was a beautiful drive and fun to try all the different restaurants. We were a little disappointed in the winery at the end. We felt like we were a little bit rushed, and the explanations of the wine was very brief. But it had also been a long day and we were tired. And we have been catered to so much on the rest of the trip, that maybe our expectations were a little too high for the winery.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 09, 2026
Hi Nan! Your photos are absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing these and for the thorough review! I cannot begin to explain the value we find in being able to get your thoughts, your observations, and details about each step of the trip. Of course, hearing that you had an amazing experience delights us, but it's also all your details- for example, being too full for the cooking class and the disappointment with the winery at the end- are things that I personally and everyone... Read more

Hi Nan!

Your photos are absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing these and for the thorough review!

I cannot begin to explain the value we find in being able to get your thoughts, your observations, and details about each step of the trip.

Of course, hearing that you had an amazing experience delights us, but it's also all your details- for example, being too full for the cooking class and the disappointment with the winery at the end- are things that I personally and everyone at Kimkim aim to learn from.

We will be assessing the winery's inclusion, and I will be more intentional about telling travelers to save space for the cooking class so they can enjoy it even more. I thank you for your sacrifice that morning in having a hefty Greek breakfast so that we could learn this 🩵

Please continue exploring the world, we need more of your beautiful energy all around 🫶🏼

The perfect Greece birthday trip!
Greece | Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2026

Eddie
Eddie A.
Merrick, NY, USA | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

We had an amazing experience using KimKim for our recent trip to Greece! From start to finish, the team was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and flexible. They made the planning process seamless and were always quick to answer questions or adjust plans when needed. Their attention to detail and willingness to work around our preferences made the entire trip that much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend KimKim to anyone looking to plan a memorable, stress-free vacation!

Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 05, 2026

From the birthday guy himself! Such a pleasure working together, Eddie! I'm so pleased to hear your birthday trip to Greece was a success & took all the stress away. Looking forward to many more kimkim birthday celebrations in your future! 🎂

This was our third kimkim trip...
Greece | Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2026

Andrea
Andrea G.
Marlborough, MA, USA | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026
kimkim trip makes travel so easy and effortless. The app tells you exactly where to go, who to meet, and what to expect. One particular highlight, for all our trips, is the tour guides with whom we've worked. In Mykonos we went on a hike with Yummy Pedals, and Dimitra was fabulous, and Pako took us on an amazing food tour. Our day on the water in Santorini was the standout, but our wine tour with Yannis was a blast, too! The true standout was our tour guide in Athens, Katerina. We went on a... Read more

kimkim trip makes travel so easy and effortless. The app tells you exactly where to go, who to meet, and what to expect. One particular highlight, for all our trips, is the tour guides with whom we've worked. In Mykonos we went on a hike with Yummy Pedals, and Dimitra was fabulous, and Pako took us on an amazing food tour. Our day on the water in Santorini was the standout, but our wine tour with Yannis was a blast, too! The true standout was our tour guide in Athens, Katerina. We went on a food walk with her one night, and then two days later a neighborhood walk. She was beyond wonderful- it was like walking around the city with a friend, and I was so sad to say goodbye to her after our second tour. All in all it was a fun, memorable trip :)

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Madalena
Mykonos

First, this is a nice hotel, nothing is really "wrong" with it, but it is literally at the top of a hill, and only accessible by stairs that are fairly steep. If you're walking back from town you're going to be really winded by the time you get back to your room. As with most European hotels, the rooms are very small, and you cannot take a shower without soaking the entire bathroom.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Salvatore Caldera Suites
Santorini

The rooms are very clean and generously sized, but the absolute best part of this hotel is that they deliver breakfast to your room in the morning, which you can eat outside while looking at the ocean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

Something to be aware of is that this hotel is kind of spread out. So you might check in at the front desk, and then walk down the street and around the corner to the building where your room is actually located. That said, the rooms themselves are really lovely. On the the smaller side, which is to be expected, but they are very well decorated and clean. The highlight for me is that this hotel had a shower with actual doors that close all the way (if you've traveled in Europe at all, you know what I'm talking about!). I did not go to breakfast, but others in a group did and noted that it was just ok.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 05, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to write your review, Andrea! I'm so happy you had an easy & effortless trip with us; that's always our goal! Your point about the shower door fully shutting could not be more accurate for European hotels -- I'll make a note that the Athens Manor Houses excel in that category. Also, it sounds like you loved so many of your guides & experiences! All the more reason to come back to Greece soon!

Great Greece trip
Greece | Oct 5 - Oct 20, 2026

Margie
Margie B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026
Considering the many flights, shuttles, ferries, hotels, excursions and guides, this was one of the smoothest trips we have ever had! All of our accommodations were exceptional. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, we really enjoyed them all. There was one though, Foutis was his name, October 8, the 3-7pm walk. It was a great walk in some old neighborhoods with a stop for amazing ice cream. But at the end he said, now I will take you to your dinner reservation. We were surprised by... Read more

Considering the many flights, shuttles, ferries, hotels, excursions and guides, this was one of the smoothest trips we have ever had! All of our accommodations were exceptional. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, we really enjoyed them all. There was one though, Foutis was his name, October 8, the 3-7pm walk. It was a great walk in some old neighborhoods with a stop for amazing ice cream. But at the end he said, now I will take you to your dinner reservation. We were surprised by this. We asked who made the reservation and he replied that he did not know. Then he proceeded to take us to a restaurant we had no idea about. It wasn’t the best experience. Just curious if you were aware of this. It all worked out fine.
We all felt our itinerary was a good mix of activities and down time. Even though we missed Paros, we were happy to experience the other side of Milos which someone we had met had suggested that area. We learned a lot about Greek history, culture and landscape. I can’t say I had a favorite island or activity, all were unique and very fun. The food was awesome. There is so much to praise. Thank you so much for all your planning and making this a wonderful trip to remember. And thank you for helping us through the cancelled ferry and change of hotels and all our questions. We would absolutely love to use Kimkim in the future! The whole team was excellent! Thank you so much! I highly recommend you to my friends.
I also want to add what an outstanding job the team did. To Siena for working with us and coordinating our perfect itinerary. We were very impressed with the local team in Greece, Lea and the whole logistics team. The quick response to all our questions and a couple hiccups was unbelievable. I can’t tell you how much we appreciated that.

Hotel Reviews
Niche Hotel
Athens

Rooftop bar with view of the Acropolis, amazing

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel
Santorini

A lot of stairs down to our room, but well worth it! Amazing breakfast delivered to our room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arco Solium Suites Milos
Milos

Nice community outdoor seating area, great rooms, wonderful breakfast buffet. The two reception ladies were exceptional, always helping with whatever we needed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Liana Beach Hotel & Spa
Naxos

Beautiful hotel with wonderful outer bar and restaurant. Excellent breakfast buffet, friendly staff. The private hot tub was very nice after our hiking and kayaking trips. The spa hot tub was nice also with our group of friends.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Experience
Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Experience
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure with Transfers
Naxos Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure with Transfers
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Day of Highlights
Private Day of Highlights
Milos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing Day Adventure to Kleftiko & Polyegos
Sailing Day Adventure to Kleftiko & Polyegos
Milos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Hike to the Mountain of Zeus
Private Hike to the Mountain of Zeus
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 05, 2026

Thank you so much for your review, Margie! It was lovely working with you and your group of 9! I'm so glad you loved Greece, the pace of your trip and mix of activities, as well as, enjoyed the support of our team! We were not aware of the additional dinner reservation in Santorini, but we will follow up with the local company to understand this further. I really loved the hotels we selected for your trip and I'm so glad we were able to make everyone happy! Cheers to many more kimkim trips! 🫶

Beyond amazing! Angeliki was incredible!
Greece | Oct 12 - Oct 20, 2026

Bethany
Bethany M.
Napoleon, OH, USA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026
Beyond amazing! Angeliki was incredibly responsive and her recommendations couldn’t have been better. My husband thinks she may have been AI she was so good, and maybe she was, but I kept calling her my friend! She was so kind when I’m sure I was asking too many questions! :) She even recommended a last minute spa on a rainy day that was fabulous! For my first international trip, she couldn’t have been a better guide. Further, all of our tours were top notch, professional, safe, and truly... Read more

Beyond amazing! Angeliki was incredibly responsive and her recommendations couldn’t have been better. My husband thinks she may have been AI she was so good, and maybe she was, but I kept calling her my friend! She was so kind when I’m sure I was asking too many questions! :) She even recommended a last minute spa on a rainy day that was fabulous! For my first international trip, she couldn’t have been a better guide. Further, all of our tours were top notch, professional, safe, and truly wonderful. One of our tour guides (a local) even indicated we had booked with one of the best tour companies in the area - I had no idea but they treated us wonderfully, and the vehicles were all nice, new, safe. From start to finish, the process couldn’t have been better. Wonderful restaurants were suggested and recommendations were made based on timing each day. Truly couldn’t have loved Greece, this trip, and Angelikis help more. I wish it wasn’t over! A dream vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Athens Woo Suites
Athens

Simple, clean, quaint hotel. Wonderful location right in the middle of the sites. The sweet ladies working here made all the difference! So kind and helpful and welcoming! Bed was also soooo comfortable and the breakfast was delicious!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
So kind!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Milos Breeze Boutique Hotel
Pollonia

Beautiful! Our weather wasn’t great and it was still beautiful. They had a main jacuzzi and our room had a jacuzzi and neither were kept warm. This was rhe only negative to our stay. We even asked but no one followed up. We were told it would be about 90 during our tour, but it was always cold. For October we would have loved to sit outside in the hot water, but they never heated them. I did love leaving all our windows open. Very private with a wonderful view. The hotel was clean and the staff was kind and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Adamantas would have been more central. Our guide did recommend a place here but I went for a nicer hotel instead. I would still choose this location again as the hotel was just that special. Also, Pollonia is quaint and quiet.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection
Santorini

Breath taking. Beautiful. The staff went more above and beyond than any place I have ever been. I felt like royalty here and the staff worked so hard, I almost wanted to jump in and help them! Truly a wonderful place!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Full Day Sailing Tour Around Milos (Catamaran from Adamas)
Full Day Sailing Tour Around Milos (Catamaran from Adamas)
Greece

We had a cold day but George and Yanis were wonderful!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Angeliki)
Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 27, 2026
Bethany, I don't even know where to begin! ❤️ Your beautiful words have truly touched my heart! First of all, there is no such thing as too many questions, especially when planning your very first international adventure! 😊 And please tell your husband that I promise I'm very much human! It was such a joy getting to know you and helping you experience Greece in a way that felt special, comfortable, and memorable. Knowing how much you loved the journey, from the wonderful experiences to that... Read more

Bethany, I don't even know where to begin! ❤️ Your beautiful words have truly touched my heart!

First of all, there is no such thing as too many questions, especially when planning your very first international adventure! 😊 And please tell your husband that I promise I'm very much human!

It was such a joy getting to know you and helping you experience Greece in a way that felt special, comfortable, and memorable. Knowing how much you loved the journey, from the wonderful experiences to that spontaneous rainy-day spa visit, makes me happier than you can imagine.

But what means the most to me is that you felt you had a friend in Greece, because that's exactly how I want my travelers to feel.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your trust, your kindness, and this incredibly generous review. I hope this was just the first of many international adventures for you, and that one day I'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Greece!

Sending you both a big hug from Athens! 💙

My husband and I wanted to take a trip to Gre...
Greece | Oct 10 - Oct 20, 2026

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Susan B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026
My husband and I wanted to take a trip to Greece to celebrate our anniversary but we weren't sure exactly where we wanted to go. We worked with Sydney and from the beginning she was professional, knowledgeable and informative. We had a few ideas about what things we wanted to see and do and she planned an amazing trip with multiple private excursions that exceeded our expectations. The hotels were all wonderful, all the transports were on time and the tours were wonderful. We had to switch a... Read more

My husband and I wanted to take a trip to Greece to celebrate our anniversary but we weren't sure exactly where we wanted to go. We worked with Sydney and from the beginning she was professional, knowledgeable and informative. We had a few ideas about what things we wanted to see and do and she planned an amazing trip with multiple private excursions that exceeded our expectations. The hotels were all wonderful, all the transports were on time and the tours were wonderful. We had to switch a few things due to weather and KimKim was available and helped us change some itinerary details at the last minute. Overall the trip and the planning were 5 stars. Thank you!!

Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 09, 2026

Susan & Laurence,
Welcome home! It was so much fun helping you both plan a special anniversary trip to Greece. I'm glad you loved some of my favorite spots just as much as I do, and especially that everything came together despite a few weather-related changes. Wishing you both many more amazing adventures together! ✨🇬🇷

Greece 2 week vacation
Greece | Oct 2 - Oct 13, 2026

Lynda
Lynda L.
Olathe, KS, USA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026
Gustavo was very helpful in guiding our trip planning and suggesting tours. We spent several days in Athens, a couple of days in Meteora, 2 days in Parga, and 4 days in Corfu. All the guides were friendly and informative, making the excursions very enjoyable. The highlight was the Meteora via ferrata scramble with Costas (Visit Meteora) up the Great Saint. Parga was also enjoyable, with its sea views and beach! All the hotel accommodations were very nice, with all but one being within... Read more

Gustavo was very helpful in guiding our trip planning and suggesting tours. We spent several days in Athens, a couple of days in Meteora, 2 days in Parga, and 4 days in Corfu. All the guides were friendly and informative, making the excursions very enjoyable. The highlight was the Meteora via ferrata scramble with Costas (Visit Meteora) up the Great Saint. Parga was also enjoyable, with its sea views and beach! All the hotel accommodations were very nice, with all but one being within walking distance of local sites and restaurants. Our favorite hotel was Somnus Suites in Parga! However, the staff and accommodations were great at The Dellas Boutique near Meteora. The Dellas, located between Kastraki and Kalambaka, give you a wide variety of options for dining and shopping all within walking distance. We stayed in Eleas outside of Corfu. the hotel is clean, staff were very helpful, and breakfast is delicious. However, you do need to take the bus or taxi everywhere.
The rain in Athens didn't slow us down or change our planned tours. There are plenty of historic sites, museums, and shops to visit on rainy days. We spent a wonderful day with Katarina, (Greek Travel Tellers) touring Petrolona. Athena, (Alternative Athens) also gave us a very detailed and informative tour of the Acropolis. Greece in October provided mild temperatures, rain showers, and cooler evenings. Plan to layer clothes! We had a planned transfer and hike of the Archeon River. The October weather was too cold for this activity. It is probably best in the summer. The river is very cold, so our delightful guide George, from Epirius Adventures, took us on a short hike near the river, taught us about Olive harvesting, and we went to visit the Nekromanteion of Archeron. The stormy weather significantly altered our plans in Corfu. Unfortunately, we had to cancel or scale back outdoor excursions, sailing, and kayaking because of the weather. George (Corfu Outdoor Activities) took us on a short hike when we could not go kayaking. He was very flexible, informative, gave us great restaurant recommendations and information for our next trip. Our final day in Corfu, the sun came out and we went on the Jeep Safari Tour with Yainis (Xadventure Club). Yainis is very entertaining and talented! He took us off-roading through the mountains, to tour or Enotis Olive Groves, and visiting other sites in Northern Corfu.

Hotel Reviews
Dellas Boutique Hotel
Meteora, Kalambaka

Nice hotel, great balcony view, helpful staff, delicious breakfast, Location is perfect for walking to Kalambaka or Kastraki. The privacy lock on the door did not work, and showers are on the small side, soap the walls and spin!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful views, bar, and room decor!
Location
Great for views and walking to local restaurants/hikes.
Staff
Front desk very helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Showers were small and privacy lock did not work. There was also an incident with the door keys not working.
Somnus Suites
Parga

Wonderful views, very helpful staff, breakfast served in the room. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. Hotel balcony is great for lounging, views, soaking in the pool, and dining. Location convenient for walking to the beach and local restaurants/sites.

Authenticity & Character
Great asthetic and comfortable rooms.
Location
Close to everything but just on the edge of town so very quiet.
Staff
Very helpful with directions and special arrangements
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable and clean!
ELEALS Boutique Hotel
Perama

Very nice staff, comfortable room, nice view. Breakfast was delicious and evening bar options were amazing. Dinner is also available onsite.

Authenticity & Character
Very appealing decor!
Location
On a busy street. You need a bus or taxi to go anywhere.
Staff
Helpful staff and informative. Great food and bar service!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Safe didn't work. But everything else in the room seemed very clean.
Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Exploration of the Venetian Castle & Short Walk
Self-Guided Exploration of the Venetian Castle & Short Walk
Parga

Easy experience to do on our own. The Venetian castle was a short walk from our hotel.

Quality of Experience
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Athens

Very nice walking tour with Katrina. It felt like we were spending the day with a friend who lived in Greece. She shared stories about the area and the history. Took us to a quaint coffee house for Greek Coffee. We also went to lunch and explored a wide range of Greek Cuisine. This is perfect for anyone who wants to get away from the crowded tourists sites and enjoy the local culture!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It was a wonderful and relaxed day with Katrina.
Truffle Hunting & Mushroom Museum with Lunch
Truffle Hunting & Mushroom Museum with Lunch
Meteora

Our driver picked us up and we met our tour guide at the Mushroom Museum. Then we followed the guide to the truffle hunting area. We met the handler for Lara the Italian Water dog/truffle hunting dog, and the chef, Alexandria. Lara demonstrated her amazing skill at finding truffles. Alexandria had prepared three different types of mushrooms for appetizers. Alexandria cooked mushrooms and pasta over an open flame. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and wine on a beautiful sunny day. We also enjoyed some time at the Mushroom Museum and Natural History Museum.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Beach Day
Self-Guided Beach Day
Parga

Great day relaxing on the beach and walking the town.

Private Jeep Safari Adventure in Corfu
Private Jeep Safari Adventure in Corfu
Corfu

Great adventure, food, coffee, and wonderful sites. Love the Olive Oil Mill tour. Our driver Yainis, was entertaining, informative, and a talented singer. The lunch views are beautiful.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Meteora Great Saint Rock Hiking & Scramble Experience
Meteora Great Saint Rock Hiking & Scramble Experience
Meteora

Wonderful day climbing with Costas! It was great to try something new with someone so experienced and safety conscious! We loved this activity!

Quality of Experience
Very memorable!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent and informative
Transport
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Athens

Great tour guide! Very informative! Wear good walking shoes and be prepared for uneven paths/stairs. It was a bit windy then day we toured Acropolis/Parthenon.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Monasteries & Hermit Caves Excursion
Sunset Monasteries & Hermit Caves Excursion
Meteora

Small van tour. It was very nice being picked up and dropped off at our hotels. Very busy tourist site. Informative information about the area and history. Amazing views and sunset!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 26, 2026
Hi Lynda!
Thank you so much for this detailed review! More than a review, I felt that I was reading an adventure story. Your route was SO exciting; it made me incredibly happy to plan it. Not all travelers dare to walk a lesser-traveled route, and I am delighted that you did. I think the advantage of routes like this one, where you step away from the classical Athens-Santorini-Mykonos route, is that it allows you to meet so many more wonderful people who are working hard to share their love...
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Hi Lynda!
Thank you so much for this detailed review! More than a review, I felt that I was reading an adventure story. Your route was SO exciting; it made me incredibly happy to plan it. Not all travelers dare to walk a lesser-traveled route, and I am delighted that you did. I think the advantage of routes like this one, where you step away from the classical Athens-Santorini-Mykonos route, is that it allows you to meet so many more wonderful people who are working hard to share their love for their hometown, their history, and the things that they love to do. George and Yiannis are perfect examples of this. They simply love where they live; they love being outside and sharing with others. That makes it feel like you have a friend in Greece, more than a guide, and that is our goal at kimkim. Connecting you with wonderful people 🩵

Thank you, Sydney!
Greece | Sep 20 - Oct 1, 2026

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Randy U.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026
Sydney was outstanding at communicating our options and helping us determine which Greek islands best met the style of vacation we were seeking. She’s very knowledgeable, providing details about the hotel options, travel between islands, private and group tours, etc.
The private tours on Santorini, Naxos, and Paros were perfect. Mario did a great job of taking us to less congested parts of Santorini. Dimitri on Paros was thoroughly entertaining, and did a great job of adapting when we were...
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Sydney was outstanding at communicating our options and helping us determine which Greek islands best met the style of vacation we were seeking. She’s very knowledgeable, providing details about the hotel options, travel between islands, private and group tours, etc.
The private tours on Santorini, Naxos, and Paros were perfect. Mario did a great job of taking us to less congested parts of Santorini. Dimitri on Paros was thoroughly entertaining, and did a great job of adapting when we were hit by a long downpour. He took us to our favorite restaurant of the whole trip, which had a coveted outdoor patio right on the water.
Overall, I can’t recommend Kimkim more highly!

Hotel Reviews
Anteliz Suites
Fira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful location and a short walk away from more crowded/busy areas
Staff
Amazingly friendly and helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Outstanding breakfast included with your stay!
Majo Suites Hotel
Naxos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Just a block from the beach and outstanding restaurants
Staff
Extremely friendly, family run hotel. Great service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parion Opus - Adults Only
Paros
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Manor Houses
Athens
Authenticity & Character
We stayed in a room that was not part of the main hotel, about a block away in a separate building.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos
Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food
Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food
Naxos

Our guide was outstanding! He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We loved visiting the old olive oil mill for a tour and tasting. Also had a great lunch and saw beautiful, small villages.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Tour of Villages of Paros
Private Tour of Villages of Paros
Paros

Dimitri was outstanding! He was so energetic and entertaining! The tour of Lefkes was so enjoyable. Dimitri also did a great job adapting when it rained heavily for a few hours during our tour. He took us to our now favorite restaurant in all of Greece for an amazing lunch!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Villages Exploration with Independent Akrotiri Visit
Private Villages Exploration with Independent Akrotiri Visit
Santorini

Mario was wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. We really enjoyed visiting the small, less crowded parts of Santorini. The Akrotiri visit was also extremely interesting and enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise
Santorini

Unbelievable views, fabulous crew, great food! Really enjoyed swimming in the caldera and an amazing sunset!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Really enjoyable. Beautiful views and historic sight seeing.

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Transport
Private Winery Visit & Tastings
Private Winery Visit & Tastings
Paros

Fun tour of a nice family vineyard. One of my wife’s favorite activities on our trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 09, 2026

Randy & Kelly,
Thank you so much for sharing about your trip! I loved helping you both find the right mix of islands/memorable experiences. It makes me so happy to hear everything came together so well. I'll be sure to share your kind words with Mario and Dimitri! 🩵

The planning process, our driver, and each an...
Greece | Oct 14 - Oct 16, 2026

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Karen P.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

The planning process, our driver, and each and every guide…all were spectacular and exceeded our expectations!

Local specialist: Asimina Voutsina
Asimina
Asimina Voutsina
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 26, 2026

Hello Karen,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that you enjoying everything. It was such a pleasure helping you create your journey, and I’m so happy to know that everything came together so beautifully. Thank you again for trusting me, and I hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Greece one day! 🩵

Greece 2026
Greece | Oct 4 - Oct 12, 2026

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Kim S.
Daingerfield, TX, USA | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026
Angela did a great job. We had a hiccup but Angela took care of it immediately. Our guides were wonderful and all very kind and helpful. All of the excursions were excellent! The cooking class was phenomenal !! If you go on the food tour in Athens, make sure you ask to book at the beginning of your trip! It was a wonderful trip and we are so happy we went! Read more

Angela did a great job. We had a hiccup but Angela took care of it immediately. Our guides were wonderful and all very kind and helpful. All of the excursions were excellent! The cooking class was phenomenal !! If you go on the food tour in Athens, make sure you ask to book at the beginning of your trip! It was a wonderful trip and we are so happy we went!

Hotel Reviews
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Hotel was average. Everyone was VERY nice and accommodating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to everything
Staff
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Oniro Suites
Mykonos

Walkable to town. Nice outdoor area. Wish we would have had our own balcony.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice and clean. Beds made daily with fresh towels. Refrigerator and espresso machine
Elysian Santorini
Finikia

Depending on your room; it could be a hike! The staff were very nice. The room was clean and comfortable with a nice outdoor area.

Authenticity & Character
Nice view. Own hot tub
Location
This all depends on where you stay on the property.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Panoramic Tour 2026
Panoramic Tour 2026
Santorini

The guide was good but not as thorough as some. The tour lacked luster in some areas. The winery was phenomenal But, all in all a good excursion and I would do it again.

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Santorini Gems Catamaran Sunset Tour
Santorini Gems Catamaran Sunset Tour
Santorini

Great experience and a must-do! Met great people and the food and wine were fabulous! We didn’t get to see much of the sunset because of clouds - but, seeing Santorini from the ocean was phenomenal.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Delicious Athens Food Tour morning
The Delicious Athens Food Tour morning
Greece

This is a must do. I would have preferred to do at the beginning of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Just an all around great tour with a great host!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Private Jeep Tour to Delphi, Mount Parnassus, and Arachova
Athens

This tour was around 10 hours so be prepared. Our driver was wonderful. He explained the culture and history so well! I’m so glad we went

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mykonos Island Tour - Like a Local!
Mykonos Island Tour - Like a Local!
Mykonos

Such a great excursion to learn about the island of Mykonos. You do not want to drive in Mykonos and this tour will take you everywhere you need to go!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver was awesome! He bought us iced coffee, took a lot of pictures and showed us all of Mykonos!
Transport
Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Mykonos

I can’t say enough good things about this cooking class! I learned so much! My husband even enjoyed it! We made spinach pie, stuffed tomatoes, tzatziki and had lots of wine!

Quality of Experience
The chef was amazing and a lot of fun!!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Angeliki)
Angela (Angeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 22, 2026
Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing such detailed feedback! It was a pleasure planning your Greece adventure, and I’m delighted that you and your husband returned with so many happy memories. I’m especially pleased that the Mykonos cooking class, your island exploration and the Santorini catamaran cruise were such highlights. It’s lovely to hear how much your guides and hosts added to the experience, too! I completely understand wishing you had more time... Read more

Dear Kim,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing such detailed feedback! It was a pleasure planning your Greece adventure, and I’m delighted that you and your husband returned with so many happy memories.

I’m especially pleased that the Mykonos cooking class, your island exploration and the Santorini catamaran cruise were such highlights. It’s lovely to hear how much your guides and hosts added to the experience, too!

I completely understand wishing you had more time to revisit the delicious discoveries from the Athens food tour. With your arrival on day one and your full day Delphi excursion on day two, we arranged it for your third morning, before your departure for Mykonos, fitting it in as early as your itinerary allowed.

Thank you also for your thoughtful comments about the hotels and the Santorini tour. I’m sorry the access to your Santorini room proved challenging, and I appreciate you highlighting how room location affected your experience. Your feedback is valuable when reviewing arrangements with our local partners.

Thank you for trusting me with your trip. I would love to welcome you both back for another Greek adventure!

Greece did not disappoint!
Greece | Sep 23 - Oct 3, 2026

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NICOLE L.
Manchester, CT | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026
Greece did not disappoint! Wonderful sights, history, food & people. Everything Kimkim.com put together for us was well done and went off without a hitch. The hotels were well situated and just right for our uncomplicated style of travel. We didn't want to do anything too touristy and the island of Sifnos, in particular, was fantastic for us. The day trip we took to Delphi was amazing, how these ancient civilizations tamed their environs is beyond my imagination. Some of our favorite... Read more

Greece did not disappoint! Wonderful sights, history, food & people. Everything Kimkim.com put together for us was well done and went off without a hitch. The hotels were well situated and just right for our uncomplicated style of travel. We didn't want to do anything too touristy and the island of Sifnos, in particular, was fantastic for us. The day trip we took to Delphi was amazing, how these ancient civilizations tamed their environs is beyond my imagination. Some of our favorite tours/bookings: Acropolis tour, Athens food walk, guided tour of Sifnos monastery/churches & pottery workshop, and the e-bike tour of Paros. The food was amazing everywhere, as were Sydney's recommendations for restaurants.
I've been making the best Greek salads at home the past 3 weeks.
This is our 3rd trip put together by kimkim.com highly recommend their services, and at least 10 days in Greece!

Activity Reviews
Private Delphi Day Trip
Private Delphi Day Trip
Athens

We had a delightful driver for this day long trip. He was very knowledgeable, as was our guide at the temple of Apollo and museum. Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Our guide, Athena, was very knowledgeable. She had a good pace for our tour and managed to find shady spots for her discussions! She was delightful and we learned so much. Highly recommend her services.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gems of Sifnos: Villages, Monasteries & Pottery Workshops
Gems of Sifnos: Villages, Monasteries & Pottery Workshops
Sifnos

Our guide, Christina, was very knowledgeable. She had took us all around southern part of Sifnos. The village of Kastro is not to be missed! The pottery studio tour was a nice stop too. She was delightful and we learned so much. Highly recommend her services.

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Transport
Evening Neighborhood Food Walk
Evening Neighborhood Food Walk
Athens

Our guide, Fotis, was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories of growing up in Greece. The tour was small & well paced. We were able to try so many different Greek specialties that none of us needed dinner later! He was a delightful guide with an easy manner, we learned so much. Highly recommend his services.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 21, 2026

Nicole,
So happy to hear Greece delivered in all the best ways (especially Sifnos!). I love that you're keeping a little taste of Greece alive with some homemade Greek salads. Here's to more wonderful adventures ahead! 🇬🇷✨

All our tour guides were exceptionally wonder...
Greece | Oct 5 - Oct 16, 2026

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Jessica L.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026
All our tour guides were exceptionally wonderful. They were very attentive to our needs and punctual. Read more

All our tour guides were exceptionally wonderful. They were very attentive to our needs and punctual.

Hotel Reviews
Semeli Hotel Mykonos
Mykonos Town, Cyclades

Pro: easy walking distance to town. Friendly staff, spacious room. Cons: Located near elementary school, so you can hear the children playing in the play ground. Drop off and pick up is on top of the hill from the hotel, approximately 50 yards

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Location
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Katikies Chromata Santorini - The Leading Hotels of the World
Santorini

Pros: AMAZING view Cons: air conditioner does not work well. no ventilation in the bathroom Note: stairs to climb from room to main street, so if you are out of shape this may not be the hotel for you

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Location
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Pepi Boutique Hotel
Rethymnon

Pros: located in the heart of old town. easy access to restaurants, shops Cons: certain transport vans are not able to enter narrow street to pick you up in front of the hotel. No busboy which means you need to carry your own luggage.

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Casa Delfino
Chania, Crete

GORGEOUS! Purchased by Venetian captain as his house, now transformed into a beautiful hotel. Passed on generation to generation. Hotel is run by 3rd generation granddaughter. In the heart of town. We loved it.

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Activity Reviews
Private White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
Private White Mountains Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
Chania

Private tour into the mountains of Crete. Lush, green, sheep and goat along the way. Grapes straight off the vine (soooo sweet). This island is very different from Santorini or Mykonos we've also visited.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Santorini

I liked that our tour guide took us into a town where the locals live. He knew where all the good spots for photo were.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Yacht Caldera Cruise
Private Yacht Caldera Cruise
Santorini

THIS was an awesome experience. We yachted around the island of Santorini. The best part?! The lunch. I was expecting a little bite, but NO! It was a spread. Salad, pasta, kabob, wine, dip, etc.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 21, 2026

Jessica & David,

I'm so glad you enjoyed the White Mountains excursion! It's one of my favorite experiences in Crete, so naturally it's my top recommendation. I really appreciate your detailed feedback on the hotels, especially since it'll help future travelers know what to expect 🩵

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