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Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti

Hi everyone! I am Angela (or as my Greek friends call me, Aggeliki). Let me introduce myself: I am a travel and adventure lover just like you! I work in the travel industry, for a quiet few years now, and I love creating new exciting trips, tours, and above all, experiences for people from all around the world that choose to visit this amazing country called Greece. I am also an Adventure Travel Guide Standard Board Member Representing Greece since 2015.

Also, a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors Member #900327428).

Born and raised in the US by Greek parents, I have been living in Greece since 1992 and loving it - there is no better place to live! Sun, sea, mountains, rivers, nightlife, food, culture, people, parties, fun, and a safe environment all consist of making Greece the ideal place to live or (if you're not that fortunate), to travel to during your holidays or even for a city break!

I aim to give you a feeling of what Greece has to offer. Guidance, my recommendations on things to see and do during your stay, 'Don't Miss' tips, and plenty of other info to bear in mind before traveling or during your holidays here! Making amazing lifetime experiences for amazing people all over the world that choose Greece for their vacation, is my profession - so, let me help you experience Greece like never before through off-the-beaten-path tours and trips! Your trip will for sure be a memorable one! Get in touch!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in each and every destination in Greece! Especially the hidden gems and the less mass tourism destinations. But even in the world famous islands, like Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, I know all the unique and authentic places to visit and see along of course with the must see and visit touristic spots. My expertise is providing unique, authentic, memorable experiences. Either you are an outdoor and adventure enthusiast, a food junkey, or a history and culture addict, or you just want to enjoy the alluring Greek blue of the beaches and islands, I've got you covered! I want to provide special moments that will for sure be the highlights of your trip. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I always loved traveling and discovering new places. Especially the hidden gems of each destination! From the moment I remember myself as an adult, I remember getting in my car and heading for road trips! I discovered each and every corner of Greece and met amazing locals along the way! As the years past by I found myself being a travel expert of Greece! Then it hit me! I have to share this knowledge with other people! So, I found a job at a travel agency and quickly scaled my self up to being the director of the incoming travel planning department. After getting the necessary knowledge of running a travel business I decided to establish my own travel company, back in June 2018. Still sharing my local expertise and experience with the same excitement as day one! "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I once went with a group on a trip to Epirus Region. While having a walking tour in Metsovo village a took the group uphill so they can see the narrow streets and houses of the village away from the mass tourism spots. During our walk I turned my head and peaked inside a house. I saw a woman weaving on a loom and stood there and started talking to the group about how the locals use the weaving techniques and how this is part of the local culture. At that point the woman inside the house saw us and invited us inside to see the procedure up close! She showed us how it's done, she talked about how this is part of the local life and the ways they use the woven creations, and eventually sat every person of the group in the loom so they can personally experience the weaving procedure! It was an amazing experience for all of us and the people in the group were so excited and amazed by the hospitality of this local woman. It was the highlight of our trip for sure! "

Angela (Aggeliki) is part of the following groups: Greece Travel Agents, Greece Family Travel Agents, Greece Luxury Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Private Athens Mythology Family Tour

Discover the highlights of Athens' titanic ancient history with this 4-hour private tour geared especially towards families. On this adventure, you will get to see the best of two of the city's finest sights, the famous hilltop Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, finding out all about fascinating...

Visit the Palace of Knossos and Archaological Museum

Enjoy a private tour of Knossos Palace, Cretes' most extensive and important archeological site. A licensed guide will cater the tour to your personal interests and lead you through the most important monuments of the site, such as the Palace of Knossos, the Little Palace, the Royal Villa, and...

Naxos Historical and Cultural Experience with Food Tastings

Discover the beautiful island of Naxos through a unique combination of culinary and historical exploration with this small group experience. Begin your journey at the Temple of Apollo and explore the island's rich history and mythology. Take a tour of the archaeological museum and the Venetian...

Day Cruise around Kimolos & Polyaigos

Discover the scenic islands of Kimolos and Polyaigos with this day cruise from Milos. You'll depart from Pollonia and set sail for Kimolos, anchoring in a small cove called Goupa. Here you'll enjoy views of traditional Syrmata, typical soft-rock houses with colorful doors to keep boats in the...

Samaria Gorge Guided Hike

Experience a full-day guided hiking tour through Europe's longest (and Crete's most popular) river gorge, Samaria Gorge. As one of the island's natural wonders, you'll enjoy incredible views of the rushing river, rocky mountain peaks, and Crete's scenic countryside. Along the way, your local...

Recent trip reviews for Angela (Aggeliki)

Amazing trip to Greece
Greece | Sep 1 - Sep 9, 2024

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Hannah O.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024
Our trip to Greece was amazing thanks to Angela! She carefully organized and booked our hotels and activities based on our interests. She was always available before and during our trip to answer any questions. I was amazed how quickly she communicated! We had an issue with our driver coming to pick us up a day early but she handled it within a few minutes of messaging her about the problem. I would definitely use her again for planning a trip to Greece! Read more

Our trip to Greece was amazing thanks to Angela! She carefully organized and booked our hotels and activities based on our interests. She was always available before and during our trip to answer any questions. I was amazed how quickly she communicated! We had an issue with our driver coming to pick us up a day early but she handled it within a few minutes of messaging her about the problem. I would definitely use her again for planning a trip to Greece!

Hotel Review
Galaxy Hotel Naxos
Naxos
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Activity Reviews
HS 2024 Catamaran Sunset Cruise
HS 2024 Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Santorini

The actual catamaran cruise itself was amazing! The staff was very friendly and attentive to us. The food was great and we had plenty of beautiful stops to swim! The transport to and from was disappointing. The transfer was very late picking us up and we had to call to make sure they were still coming. Then when the cruise was over we had to wait at least 45 minutes for the van to pick us up. It seemed like a lot of waiting around and very disorganized.

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Aegean Lush Bike tour
Aegean Lush Bike tour
Naxos

This was our favorite activity by far! The tour guide (Manos) was amazing! We loved the diversity of this tour - we got to see an olive oil press, a local farm and tavern, and go to a beautiful beach. Being on bike allowed us to go places a big van was unable to reach. The e bikes were very easy to use. We cannot recommend this activity enough!

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Sep 18, 2024

Yeia sou Hannah!

My team and I are thrilled to know that you had a great vacation here in Greece with us.

We have would love to see you coming back soon and show more of our amazing country!

Thank you for sharing your feedback on the transfer service provided by the Santorini cruise company. We know it is not the best and we are working on having that fixed by sharing your feedback with them. So every though shared is valuable to us.

Thank you for trusting us with your trip to Greece.

Safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team

All of our guides were top notch. Very knowle...
Greece | Sep 5 - Sep 15, 2024

Cindi
Cindi N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

All of our guides were top notch. Very knowledgeable and very kind and gracious. We loved them all. Apollo and Labrina were magnificent as were the guides for our wine tasting tour in Athens but I can’t remember their names. By the end of the tours we became good friends with all and enjoyed very meaningful conversations getting to know about each other and the country of Greece as well as sharing our about our country. Having private tours are priceless

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Sep 16, 2024

Yeia sou Cindi,

I am super happy to know that you enjoyed your time here in Greece with us, made friends, learned more about our country, and shared valuable moments!

We would love to see coming back soon and show you more amazing places in Greece. 😀

Take care and safe travels!

Our best,
Your friends in Greece - Angela & the GA Trips team

Dream Honeymoon in Greece!
Greece | Jul 16 - Jul 29, 2024

Leigh
Leigh N.
North Andover, MA | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2024
Our honeymoon in Greece was everything we dreamed it would be. Angela did a fabulous job planning our trip, with exciting experiences tailored directly to our preferences. We felt like we didn't have to lift a finger. Our itinerary was very clear and well organized so we always knew where to go and what to look for. We had amazing tour guides like Michael and El who knew the area and showed us the hidden gems of Greece. We loved our catamaran cruises, wine tour, and e-bike adventure. We... Read more

Our honeymoon in Greece was everything we dreamed it would be. Angela did a fabulous job planning our trip, with exciting experiences tailored directly to our preferences. We felt like we didn't have to lift a finger. Our itinerary was very clear and well organized so we always knew where to go and what to look for. We had amazing tour guides like Michael and El who knew the area and showed us the hidden gems of Greece. We loved our catamaran cruises, wine tour, and e-bike adventure. We would definitely use Kimkim again to plan our next trip! Thank you Angela! We are so grateful:)

Hotel Review
Abyssanto Suites & Spa
Santorini

The breakfast at this hotel was AMAZING! We also loved our couples massage and amazing view where you can watch the sunset right from your room.

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Full Day Sailing Tour Around Milos (Catamaran from Adamas)
Full Day Sailing Tour Around Milos (Catamaran from Adamas)
Greece

This was one of our favorite activities we did. The boat was so fun and the staff was amazing. Milos beaches are so stunning!

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Best of Milos half-day tour
Best of Milos half-day tour
Greece

Michael was amazing! So personable and knowledgable. We fell in love with Milos and all of its charm. Thank you, Michael, for sharing your home with us.

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Aug 05, 2024

Yeia sou, Leigh and Tim,

I'm super excited to know that this special trip was a great experience for you 😍

It was awesome working with you on your honeymoon trip.

We would love to see you coming back soon and show you more of our beautiful country.

Safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team

Our family trip to Greece through kimkim and ...
Greece | Jul 8 - Jul 21, 2024

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Kim V.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024
Our family trip to Greece through kimkim and with our local specialist, Angela (Aggeliki) was outstanding. We are a family of five including three teenagers, and Angela helped us to craft a trip of a lifetime for our family. We identified our interests and budget, and Angela worked with us to finalize a customized itinerary. She was available before our trip to answer questions, and during the trip to help address any issues along the way. Angela went out of her way to ensure that our... Read more

Our family trip to Greece through kimkim and with our local specialist, Angela (Aggeliki) was outstanding. We are a family of five including three teenagers, and Angela helped us to craft a trip of a lifetime for our family. We identified our interests and budget, and Angela worked with us to finalize a customized itinerary. She was available before our trip to answer questions, and during the trip to help address any issues along the way. Angela went out of her way to ensure that our experiences were positive, connecting us with experienced local guides and drivers. Highlights of our trip included amazing tours of the Acropolis in Athens as well as the nearby Temple of Poseidon, our stay in an apartment with the most amazing view of the Acropolis, sea kayaking and exploring sea caves along the beautiful coast of the island of Milos, and customized tours on the island of Crete where we visited the beautiful Elafonisi beach, visited Minoan ruins, learned about the incredible history and culture of the island, tasted the most delicious food, and dined in the vibrant cities of Chania and Heraklion. We have already recommended kimkim and Angela to our friends, and we look forward to planning future trip together with kimkim!!!

Hotel Reviews
Heloni apartments
Athens

Amazing apartments, perfect for our family of 5. The rooftop view of the Acropolis is truly awesome. We really appreciated the breakfast food in the apartment, the cleanliness and ideal location of these apartments, highly recommended!!

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Ventus di Milo
Milos

We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff at this hotel who went out of their way to guide us. The breakfast was the best we experienced in Greece. The hot tubs and lovely infinity pool were a highlight also!

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The most beautiful view of the ocean! Suggest arranging either a driver or rental vehicle for transportation.
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Alyvia Suites
Santorini

A family-owned hotel. The owner is very helpful, accommodations are clean. Beautiful ocean view with hot tubs for upper rooms. Only approx. 15 minute walk to Oia.

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Olive Green
Heraklion

Excellent central location in Heraklion!!

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Reception staff provided excellent recommendations for restaurants, and local laundry services.
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Porto Del Colombo Traditional Boutique Hotel
Chania

Family-friendly hotel in the heart of Chania, close to port, local restaurants and shops. Delicious breakfast.

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As a family of five, we would have appreciated it if our rooms were closer together. Kids were on main floor, and parents several floors up. Also, no reception available after 9 pm. Also, please note that direct access to hotel by vehicle not possible. Approx. 10 minute walk from driver/ parking access.
Activity Reviews
Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera
Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera
Athens
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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was outstanding!
Transport
Walking tour
Sea Kayak in Milos
Sea Kayak in Milos
Greece

Experienced guides who ensured safe and enjoyable experience for all. Really enjoyed access to the sea caves and thermal waters!!!

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Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape: Cretan  Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist from Her & West P6
Your Tailored Elafonisi Escape: Cretan Dream Where Time Doesn’t Exist from Her & West P6
Greece

Our guide Nikos was outstanding. He went out of his way to understand our particular family input and goals and we experienced an amazing day with visit to Elafonisi beach, local Roman ruins and view of peninsula. We also enjoyed a delicious local Cretan meal together. Would highly recommend this tour with Nikos!!

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jul 28, 2024

Yeia sou, Kim, and family!

Thank you so much for your feedback and the time to leave your review.
I am thrilled to know that your family had a great time here in Greece with us! That is simply amazing!
I look forward to seeing you coming back soon, showing more of my amazing country, and having that wine we were talking about! 😀🍷🥂

Have a great rest of the summer.

Greetings from Greece,
Angela & the GA Trips team

Angela was spectacular! She thought of everyt...
Greece | Jul 13 - Jul 22, 2024

Deb
Deb G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Angela was spectacular! She thought of everything and the trip was effortless for us. We did a boat tour in Paris with a mother and son team and had a beautiful lunch cooked by the Grandmother that was authentic and delicious. We will definitely use KimKim for all of outlet travel needs from now on. Read more

Angela was spectacular! She thought of everything and the trip was effortless for us. We did a boat tour in Paris with a mother and son team and had a beautiful lunch cooked by the Grandmother that was authentic and delicious. We will definitely use KimKim for all of outlet travel needs from now on.

Hotel Reviews
Abyssanto Suites & Spa
Santorini

had a problem with ac but was rectified quickly and efficiently

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view was amazing but not centrally located
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one woman was yelling at my kids and not listening to the situation
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AVA Boutique Hotel
Athens

pretty and friendly staff and centrally located

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Paliomylos Spa Hotel
Naoussa

stunning and staff was so friendly

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Antony Suites & Residences Naxos
Naxos

it was just ok! Didn’t love the staff or the beach there

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Activity Reviews
Sea & Land Sunset Tour 2024
Sea & Land Sunset Tour 2024
Santorini

itinerary promised red beach and white beach and hot springs. We didn’t actually get to go to those locations we anchored near them and swam for 20 mins near them but not on them. Itinerary also states that towels are provided and are not. Hot springs are in fact NOT hot. They were not organized at end of sea portion and were not told where we needed to go for second half of excursion. The land portion was nice and the tour guide and driver were the sweetest guys.

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Round of Antiparos & Despotiko on a Motor Yacht
Round of Antiparos & Despotiko on a Motor Yacht
Paros

this was a tour with just our family given by a mother and son. Their Grandmother made us a delicious spread of homemade authentic greek cuisine

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everything
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The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour
The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour
Greece

guide was amazing and so knowledgeable

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jul 25, 2024
Hey, Deb! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feedback. 🙂
It is really appreciated and highly valued.
The Sea & Land tour does not actually mention in the description that you will visit the beaches with a stop so you can stay on the beach. It mentions that you will discover the beauty of those beaches by snorkeling while swimming. The boat can not access the beach as the waters are shallow on shore. Only smaller boats can approach up to a point. I am sorry for that... Read more

Hey, Deb!

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feedback. 🙂
It is really appreciated and highly valued.

The Sea & Land tour does not actually mention in the description that you will visit the beaches with a stop so you can stay on the beach. It mentions that you will discover the beauty of those beaches by snorkeling while swimming. The boat can not access the beach as the waters are shallow on shore. Only smaller boats can approach up to a point. I am sorry for that misunderstanding and the fact that the cruise transfer driver wasn't clear about where he would drop you off for the land portion of the tour. 🙂
I have already communicated this to the local office on the same exact day you had the tour. I am sure that they will take all the needed measures to make this tour operate more effectively. It is the first year it operates and apparently, they did not think all things through as they should have!
Your feedback is so valuable to help improve! 🙏

I am really happy that I was able to assist you and that you had a great time here in Greece.

We would love to see you coming back soon and show you more of our amazing country!

Greetings from Greece,
Angela and the GA Trips team

Aggeliki was outstanding! She always ensured ...
Greece | Jul 7 - Jul 18, 2024

Sheli
Sheli B.
Topeka, KS | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024
Aggeliki was outstanding! She always ensured that our goals and needs were met! She was extremely responsive and timely with her replies. I highly recommend her to any other client! Read more

Aggeliki was outstanding! She always ensured that our goals and needs were met! She was extremely responsive and timely with her replies. I highly recommend her to any other client!

Hotel Reviews
Mirabile Luxury Suites Chania
Chania, Crete

This hotel advertised they have staff to assist with the luggage until 18:30, which was not true in our case. After a full day traveling, we had to carry our baggage up a steep flight of stairs just to get to the lobby level/registration. It would have been helpful to know that ahead of time. The rooms were very nice, clean and modern. And this was the first hotel that provided washcloths - which may seem like a small thing, but to those of us used to using washcloths daily, it was a huge bonus. The location was great and very convenient to many restaurants and shopping and the port.

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Not much interaction with the staff as they were not around much.
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Creta Blue Boutique Hotel
Hersonissos

Definitely off the beaten path and just outside a cute village. It is worth it though. The view is incredible and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Abelonas Retreat
Santorini

The room with the loft where we stayed was a bit deceiving. You could not even stand up straight in the loft nor the bathroom that is up there. I would not recommend this unit for 4 adults, but if traveling with younger kids it should work ok. The main bathroom with the shower is tiny. For women who shave their legs, good luck doing that in this shower. The staff is awesome, which helps to make up for some of these downsides.

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Classic Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels
Athens

It’s a bit difficult to find, but it’s very clean and the staff is very friendly.

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Activity Reviews
The “Just Wow” Trip: Balos Beach. A Lagoon For Bliss.
The “Just Wow” Trip: Balos Beach. A Lagoon For Bliss.
Greece

If you are considering this be prepared for a 30 minute hike (and I mean hike) down to the beach. There are limited beach umbrellas, so you might want to bring your own. And then you have to hike out after soaking up some sun. OR your guide can take you to the 7minute hike spot for pictures and then drive you to another beach that have food/drink/restrooms close by plus MANY umbrellas and cabanas to rent. That’s what we opted for - now keep in mind this was towards the end of our trip, so we were getting a little worn out 😊 But this was beautiful and a very relaxing experience for us. Our guide provided food and water for us, so we didn’t have to worry about that either. Highly recommend and you might consider the alternative path that we took!

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Knossos Palace & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences from West P9
Knossos Palace & Authentic Crete with Local Experiences from West P9
Greece

Our guide made this what we wanted. We were able to modify our stops according to what we had already experienced. She was able to adjust our agenda on the fly. This one did not disappoint.

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HS 2024 Catamaran Sunset Cruise
HS 2024 Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Santorini

This could be an alternative excursion to the sunset kayak tour. The staff was nice and the food was good. It was great to interact with other travelers from all over the world too. Great excursion

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Sunset Black Waters Sea Kayak
Sunset Black Waters Sea Kayak
Greece

The crew makes this an awesome excursion! Kayaking is fun, no doubt, but with their energy, positive attitudes and stories/ details - it was even better! Highly recommend!!

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A Dazzling Day Trip to Hydra Island from Athens
A Dazzling Day Trip to Hydra Island from Athens
Greece

You have to go to Hydra! It is such a quaint island. No cars!! Lots of stairs, so be prepared. Well worth it to carve out time. If the weather (including the wind) conditions do not cooperate, you will not be able to go to the beach. This was our experience, however our guide more than made up for it with stops at some of the local establishments that he was familiar with.

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Our guide made this trip awesome. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and prepared. She made this trip very worthwhile and educational.

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jul 27, 2024
Yeia sou, Sheli!
Thank you for sharing your feedback experience, and thoughts. It is truly highly appreciated! 🙂
Despite some hotel issues you just mentioned (and thank you for that - it is good to know for me -) I am thrilled to know that you had a great time here in Greece with us. 🥰
It was a true adventure if you take into account that you missed your first travel dates but I am super happy that you managed to come this year.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means the world to... Read more

Yeia sou, Sheli!
Thank you for sharing your feedback experience, and thoughts. It is truly highly appreciated! 🙂
Despite some hotel issues you just mentioned (and thank you for that - it is good to know for me -) I am thrilled to know that you had a great time here in Greece with us. 🥰
It was a true adventure if you take into account that you missed your first travel dates but I am super happy that you managed to come this year.

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means the world to me!

I would love to see you coming back soon and now you know that you have a new friend in Greece (as I told Michelle too). 🥰

Take care and safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team

Angela planned us an amazing Greece experienc...
Greece | Jul 7 - Jul 18, 2024

Michelle
Michelle C.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024
Angela planned us an amazing Greece experience! Thank you!
We spent 12 days in four different cities which gave us the ability to see so much more than staying in one place the entire time.
Athens (3 nights)
Santorini (3 nights)
Heraklion (2 nights)
Chania (3 nights)
We had private transfers and personal tour guides for each excursion that exceeded our expectations and made us feel so special. Each tour guide had so much knowledge and could answer every question we asked.
Santorini...
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Angela planned us an amazing Greece experience! Thank you!
We spent 12 days in four different cities which gave us the ability to see so much more than staying in one place the entire time.
Athens (3 nights)
Santorini (3 nights)
Heraklion (2 nights)
Chania (3 nights)
We had private transfers and personal tour guides for each excursion that exceeded our expectations and made us feel so special. Each tour guide had so much knowledge and could answer every question we asked.
Santorini was beautiful but expensive. I would suggest not buying too many souvenirs there because they cost about twice as much as the other islands. I would recommend taking a sunset kayak excursion with Sunset Black Waters Sea Kayak. We got to have lunch and snorkel on one of the beaches. We took an HS 2024 Catamaran Sunset Cruise the next night and met some wonderful people and saw a breathtaking sunset.
My favorite hotel was Creta Blue Boutique Hotel. It was an adventure getting to the hotel through all the narrow roads but it was sooooo worth it! Friendly staff and an infinity pool with great views. Walking distance to what they call a "village" with restaurants and shops galore.
Overall, it was a once in a lifetime adventure that was beyond my expectations!

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jul 20, 2024

Yeia sou Michelle!
Thank you so much for your great feedback!
I'm super happy to know that my team and I managed to exceed your expectations! 🥰
I would love to see you coming back soon. There are so many more awesome places and thing to do and I would love to be able to show you!

Until then take care and safe travels!

Your new friends in Greece,
Angela and the GA Trips team

Memorable Greek trip
Greece | Jul 8 - Jul 14, 2024

Jaya
Jaya C.
Hermosa Beach, CA | Reviewed on Jul 17, 2024
Angela helped us make an immaculate plan for our trip to Greece! It was a short notice yet she worked to make it perfect for us. Angela was very responsive inspite of time differences and very pleasant to work with throughout.
Our guides were all fantastic. Peter and Andreas were extraordinary.
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Angela helped us make an immaculate plan for our trip to Greece! It was a short notice yet she worked to make it perfect for us. Angela was very responsive inspite of time differences and very pleasant to work with throughout.
Our guides were all fantastic. Peter and Andreas were extraordinary.

Hotel Reviews
Happy Cretan Suites
Malevizi, Crete

Absolutely fantastic hotel that is kid friendly, comfortable and with all amenities. Little away from town which probably the only drawback but it’s self sufficient.

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Well decorated, very convenient.
Location
Little far from port, airport, town and tourist spots. Definitely suited for private tours and or travel by taxi
Staff
Fantastic staff. Reception was friendly and thorough. Welcomed us with cookies and champagne. They gifted a local brand of lotions as parting present. Hand written welcome and thank you notes were very sweet and thoughtful. Waiters at restaurant were very friendly and helped plan a surprise dessert for my husband birthday at a very short notice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and convenient. Only complaint is that AC was not in the bedroom and so was very hot.
Above Blue Suites Santorini
Santorini

Nice little gem that is in a rock style, facing the sea and at a high point. The balcony has a jacuzzi and best sunset view. Room was convenient though AC didn’t seem powerful enough to cool the whole room. Ample space and very convenient. Staff is friendly and courteous. But if stairs to climb up and down to room but the bell boys were happy to lug the suitcases for us.

Authenticity & Character
Well decorated and typical Santorini style.
Location
Fantastic for sunset views right from the room. Few restaurants and market were wt stone throw’s distance. Convenient for private trips not sure of group trips.
Staff
Courteous, friendly, cleaning staff was amazing
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleaned the jacuzzi every day. Cleaning lady provided with essentials even when we didn’t want room to be cleaned. There is a stench in the bathroom which is probably due to plumbing or sea water.
Belle Epoque Suites
Athens

Hotel is near Matreaski square so is convenient location. Room was quite small and lobby as well. The lift is inconvenient and hard to load suitcases. Staff was very friendly and quite understanding to help with late checkin and check out. Not fancy but definitely worth for a quick stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near Mastreatski square. Lots of eateries around.
Staff
Very friendly and flexible staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Elevator is a pain and noisy especially if you have a room next to it.
Activity Reviews
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East P1
Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East P1
Greece

Good day tour that covers visit to Dakiti, Lassithi plateau, cave where Zeus was born, ceramic pottery factory/store, Knossos palace which has been partially recreated to see the Minoan civilization.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andres was very knowledgeable
Transport
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

This tour was very informative and wonderful to see the Roman Agora, Acropolis, Parthenon and more. It covers most of the Ancient monuments in Athens. Needs quite a bit of walking but the guide was very good. She was engaging, giving references to mythology.

Quality of Experience
Great tour to cover the monuments in Ancient Athens
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was very knowledgeable, engaging and helpful
Private Tour of Delphi & Thermopylae From Athens
Private Tour of Delphi & Thermopylae From Athens
Greece

Visit to Thermopylae was interesting. There is not much to see in terms of monuments or remains. However, the 3D simulation and the history is quite interesting. Delphi was amazing to see. Lot of the original monuments are in the archaeological site. Museum was informative as well. Lunch location was fantastic- both food and view. Peter was an engaging and knowledgeable guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Peter was an engaging and knowledgeable guide/driver
Transport
We guide you in the Past 2024
We guide you in the Past 2024
Greece

This tour was great with multiple activities. Starting with a visit to Pyrgos village where we got to walk around and experience the classic Santorini houses and the blue dome churches. We got a glimpse of Red Beach. Wish could actually go to beach. We also got to see Akrotiri ruins however due to a strike we cdnt have a guide to explain. It’s a little harder to get a good idea without a guide. Lost Atlantis museum was informational and was enjoyed by my kid. It’s like a VR simulation.

Quality of Experience
Guide was friendly and knowledgeable
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff was helpful though we missed not having guide for Akrotiri
Transport
Sunset Black Waters Sea Kayak
Sunset Black Waters Sea Kayak
Greece

It was fun activity to kayak with them. There were two guides so was feeling safe with my little guy. We got to see beautiful sunset and insides of a cave. There was a short snack break with fruits and lemonade. They even arranged hot tea for my son. Dinner was very delicious as well. Highly recommend this!

Quality of Experience
Great sunset and fun in water
Food
Snack and dinner were delicious. Accommodated vegetarians.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides were helpful and adaptive to my child.
Transport
Convenient
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jul 22, 2024
Yeia sou, Jaya! Thank you for your time to share your review and thoughts on the trip. I'm really happy that your family had a great time here in Greece with us. 🙂
And I'm truly really happy that I was able to assist in planning things for you.
Your feedback is highly appreciated.
Just one thing, if I may. It is Monastiraki Square. 😀
Just so that you know how it's called in case you want to go there on your next visit or perhaps you want to recommend to friends or family that are planning...
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Yeia sou, Jaya!

Thank you for your time to share your review and thoughts on the trip.

I'm really happy that your family had a great time here in Greece with us. 🙂
And I'm truly really happy that I was able to assist in planning things for you.

Your feedback is highly appreciated.
Just one thing, if I may. It is Monastiraki Square. 😀
Just so that you know how it's called in case you want to go there on your next visit or perhaps you want to recommend to friends or family that are planning to visit Greece. 🙏🙂

We would love to see you coming back soon. There are so many other things to do and see in my country and I'm sure you'll love them all!

Until then take care and safe travels!

Greetings from Greece,
Angela and the GA Trips team

Greece
Greece | Jun 28 - Jul 6, 2024

Pushan
Pushan C.
San Marcos, CA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024
Thank you for helping us create a wonderful trip
Some feedback:
1. Transfers between the islands would have been better to fly than take the ferry for time saving. Also a larger ferry like the one between Athens and mykonos much better than a small one from Mykonos to Santorini
2. The hotel in Mykonos was beautiful and had an amazing view. However, it was far from town and we had to order in groceries and food. Would have preferred to be closer to town. Same goes for the hotel in...
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Thank you for helping us create a wonderful trip
Some feedback:
1. Transfers between the islands would have been better to fly than take the ferry for time saving. Also a larger ferry like the one between Athens and mykonos much better than a small one from Mykonos to Santorini
2. The hotel in Mykonos was beautiful and had an amazing view. However, it was far from town and we had to order in groceries and food. Would have preferred to be closer to town. Same goes for the hotel in Santorini, would have preferred more in town
3. FYI: Last tour in Santorini: Great tour however just to know for the future: sunset cruise was 9 hours and not 4.5 hours as advertised (we started at 1pm and came back at 10pm). More lunch cruise than dinner. Probably not the best tour the night before flying out of town (we left for the airport at 5pm the following day to travel back to the US)
4. Angela was awesome!

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jul 14, 2024
Yeia sou, Pushan! Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are excited to know that you enjoyed your trip and I'm personally super excited to know that you found my service amazing! That means a lot to me, really!
Let me answer some of your inputs:
There are no flight connections between the islands. The only way to get from island to the other is take a ferry. For a flight you'd have to have a layover in Athens and switch to another flight to the next island.
Also, the fast ferries between...
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Yeia sou, Pushan!

Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are excited to know that you enjoyed your trip and I'm personally super excited to know that you found my service amazing! That means a lot to me, really!

Let me answer some of your inputs:
There are no flight connections between the islands. The only way to get from island to the other is take a ferry. For a flight you'd have to have a layover in Athens and switch to another flight to the next island.
Also, the fast ferries between Cyclades are the smaller ones (ones that don't take cars).
Hope is makes sense now why we chose ferries over flights. 🙂

I totally get what you mean about the hotel in Mykonos. Having specific room setting requests though, this was one of the best value for money options and that's mostly why we chose that accommodation. But I totally get what you mean 🙂

The accommodation in Santorini though was within a walking distance from Oia center about still further out to avoid the extreme traffic and huge crowds of Oia. 🙂
Maybe not that close but within a 15 - 20 minute easy walk. I do hear though that you'd prefer being closer.

Finally, again I hear the thing about the duration of the cruise. The actual cruise time is about 5 hours as described in the trip plan. Due to extremely high traffic on the island and frequent stops to pick up people the duration is actually much higher 🤷
Hope it was totally worth it though! 🙂

I hope you will come back! I will be here and more than happy to show you more of Greece! 🥰
Angela and the GA Trips team

Nine days in Greece: Athens/Mykonos/Santorini
Greece | Jun 28 - Jul 6, 2024

Florence
Florence D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024
Our trip was nine days: three days in Athens, three days in Mykonos, and three days in Santorini. We stayed in great hotels and took ferries to get to the islands. Even though we didn’t have activities planned for travel days, we had activities every day (which was a bit much). We did a walking tour to the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum, a walking/tasting tour in Mykonos, a driving tour around Mykonos, a wine tasting tour including a visit to the Atlantis museum in Santorini, a catamaran... Read more

Our trip was nine days: three days in Athens, three days in Mykonos, and three days in Santorini. We stayed in great hotels and took ferries to get to the islands. Even though we didn’t have activities planned for travel days, we had activities every day (which was a bit much). We did a walking tour to the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum, a walking/tasting tour in Mykonos, a driving tour around Mykonos, a wine tasting tour including a visit to the Atlantis museum in Santorini, a catamaran ride to Rhedia & Delos, and a catamaran ride around Santorini. On travel days, we found our own restaurants, which gave us a chance to explore the hotels’ neighborhoods and get souvenirs. We also had a couple of sunset dinners at really nice restaurants in Mykonos and Santorini. I will say, the restaurants with a view were more expensive than the other restaurants in the area. We had transfers booked to take us to the hotels and ferries. The transfer drivers and hotel managers were great and helpful. They were a wealth of information for us on this trip. The food and atmosphere were amazing everywhere we went. However, since I was out of shape from having major surgeries during the pandemic, it was physically hard for me to get around. Plus, there are some areas you can’t drive through. You may have to walk to meet the Ubers and tour groups. I made it work but start training yourself for long walks before the trip. I was able to find Ubers on the app in Athens but they’re not as readily available on the islands. It was also very busy everywhere we went because this is the most popular time of year to vacation there. It didn’t bother us because we live in cities that get a lot of tourists. Everyone was friendly and respectful of each other for the most part.

If you’re going to the Acropolis, try to go first thing in the morning or late afternoon. It got so hot, windy, and dusty, and the crowds got so much bigger after 10-11am. We also bought bottled water because you’re not supposed to drink the tap water on the islands and you'll need water because it's hot. They let us swim on the catamaran tours, but the Aegean Sea was really cold. The islands have steep streets and driveways. You may be dragging your luggage up those streets and steps. Again, start training yourself for the extra walking and hiking before your trip. The trips on the ferries were choppy. Bring your Dramamine and earplugs so you don’t get seasick. Also, we caught a flight on Aegean Airlines from Santorini back to Athens because it was quicker than taking the ferry back. We scheduled in an extra hour to get our bags and go through customs. But it didn’t take long to transfer through the airport in Athens to get to our flights back home.

Hotel Reviews
Alyvia Suites
Santorini

It's beautiful and walking distance to everything, including Oia and Finifika.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The hotel manager was very nice and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison Blanche Mykonos
Mykonos
Authenticity & Character
I really felt like I was living in Mykonos here. It fit into the neighborhood. Some nights, we ordered in, sat on the veranda, and enjoyed sunset dinners
Location
Close to the new port. Close drive to Mantos.
Staff
Both Maria's were awesome. They really went out of their way to make our stay comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Classic Hotel by Athens Prime Hotels
Athens

Lovely and small but a great location.

Authenticity & Character
It was very clean and modern.
Location
We were walking distance to everything. There were great restaurants, clubs, and landmarks nearby. It was also pretty safe for walking.
Staff
The front desk staff were helpful. The breakfast staff were also great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was always clean. My favorite place was the little terrace on the third floor that was always peaceful and clean.
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Jul 14, 2024

Yeia sou, Florence!

Thank you so much for your thorough review!
I'm sure this will help lots of people understand more about the Greek islands terrain - especially Santorini's!

I am really happy to know that you overall had a lovely time here in Greece with us.

We would love to see you coming back soon and explore more of our amazing country!

Take care and safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team