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Chris took care of every detail for us. Every luxury hotel, every private tour, every limo. ride, every meal - was beyond our expectations.

Because of Chris’s patience, guidance, and knowledge, my wife, my two teen daughters and I had the best vacation we have ever been on. We traveled, toured and ate our way thru 5 star accommodations throughout Italy with ease and kind interactions with all the people that Chris connected us with.

We cant wait to plan our trip to Paris in April with him.

We used Greece Insiders for our 2024 honeymoon. We worked with Alex and Thanos and both were wonderful. They were communicative and easy to work with. After a quick call, they put together an itinerary that hit everything we discussed and made it easy to make minor tweaks. Before the trip, they were detailed with all of the necessary information. They were communicative during our trip ensuring we got everywhere successfully and the tours met expectations (they all exceeded them). I would highly recommend working with their team if you are heading to Greece!!

We traveled with young kids and we had a wonderful experience working with Greece insiders to help us have a smooth and comfortable trip. Julia went out of her way to help us with restaurant recommendations for my daughter with dietary restrictions. The experiences were thoughtfully picked knowing we had young kids. The entire family had a wonderful time and felt like we had tremendous support along the way.

Our family of 4 (2 teen girls) had an incredible experience in Greece because of the trip planned by Greece Insiders. We love hiking and exploring the natural beauty of a place and felt like they really took that request to heart. I can't recall how many times local people commented on our itinerary and how unique it was - that most people just see the highlights, but that our trip really covered so much more than the typical postcard tour. Lydia spent so much time getting to know us and I felt like all of our guides were handpicked for us and our family's personality! The ease of travel (always on time and wonderful drivers), the perfect location of each place we stayed (...and I swear we had the best room every time), the activities (where somehow we always missed the worst of the crowds), the pacing (enough to keep my goer entertained and my slow paced one rested) - it really was a trip of a lifetime. If you are looking for personal touches (gifts waiting for us on our arrival), turnkey travel (they were SO helpful even with last minute changes due to work) and a unique experience, then this Greece Insiders is what you're looking for!!

I could not have asked for a better experience from start to finish. We worked with Elen on a 9 day Greece itinerary (Athens-Crete Santorini). I normally plan my own trips but felt overwhelmed with the land-air-sea logistics of such a trip in a short period of time. Elen has so helpful in tailoring a tour that suited the interest of our family of four, including two teens. She was extremely prompt in responding to all my questions, modifying tours and accommodations, and kept in close contact after booking and while we were in Greece via WhatsApp to make sure we were all set with domestic flight, ferry tickets. Every detail was taken care of so I could just relax and enjoy our time. All land transport was in comfortable and roomy vehicles; all tours were with guides that were informative and took to heart Greece hospitality; and all accommodations were walking distance to restaurants and main attractions. We had an amazing trip. I highly recommend Greece Insiders and would work with Elen again in a heartbeat.

My husband and I wanted help in planning a delayed honeymoon to Greece, and we stumbled upon an example itinerary of a trip to Athens, Naxos, and Santorini that Elen had planned. We had never used a travel agent before, but it was such a good experience I don't think we'll ever be able to go back to trying to plan our own vacations. Elen met with me multiple times to discuss what we were looking for and then planned every detail, making it so easy for us. We got to explore the history of Athens, then relax on the island of Naxos with a beach day and a full-day cruise, then have the best experience in Santorini with a beautiful hotel, fun tour/dinner, and sunset cruise. There is a lot that went into traveling to 3 different locations for our trip, but we didn't have to worry about a single detail- drivers were set up for us for every experience so we never worried about how to get place to place, etc. Truly can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our trip!

Rick Steves the renowned world traveler, wrote that the most rewarding vacation experience is "hiring a professional guide to show you around their hometown."

Using Travel Local and their extensive network of experienced guides transforms any travel experience from mere sightseeing to authentic cultural immersion. It is like being handed a key to local hearts, unlocking stories, friendships, and memories that otherwise remain beyond reach.

From my first contact with Thanos my local travel advisor his enthusiasm for helping to plan my trip was evident. This is a rare person with great abilities and knowledge so your travel experience will be perfect down to the smallest details. I had very specific ideas about where I wanted to go, the accommodation I needed, and the experiences I wanted to have. Thanos heard me and put together a customized trip that truly was amazing. Our accommodations were all different: from hotels to apartments and each was perfect meeting my unusual requirements. Even after the trip began, Thanos was always in the background, checking in, staying connected with our guides and making sure that we arrived safely at our destinations.

I had the pleasure of spending two days traveling with Solon in Thessaloniki and the surrounding area. This is a rare person with great abilities and knowledge so your travel experience will be perfect down to the smallest details. Traveling with Solon was like being with an old friend. Our conversations flowed easily: history, language, regrets, life, and love as we drove through the beautiful countryside. I wanted a trip where I could have quiet moments away from some of the typical crowded touristy spots. Solon knew exactly what I was looking for. My sister and I both have mobility issues and Salon was so considerate and empathic; discreetly offering an arm for support, an outstretched hand up, or a flashlight in the dark.

In Crete, our guide Yannis had a smile that embodies a special kind of hospitality, a universal kindness, a kindness that transcends all words and any culture. Unfortunately, I got quite ill and Yannis not only took me to a pharmacy but came in to help translate what I needed. I had to cancel our afternoon tour. The next day, Yannis drove us from Chania to Herkaklion and when leaving the car, my cell phone fell out of my pocket and wedged itself under the floor mat! When hearing the news, not only did Yannis find my phone, saving all my travel pictures, but brought it to my hotel in Heraklion the next day after he had already returned to Chania! A rare act of kindness that I remember every time I look at my photos.

In Athens, our guide to the Acropolis was Irene; an archeologist! What a rare treat to not just learn the typical data about the Parthenon but the mythology and how science and technology is used in the excavation of sites and the reconstruction of monuments.

There are lots of tours you can choose from where your guide regurgitates a well-rehearsed list of facts. As you can see, these are not the guides of Travel Local.

Xenia in Greece is the ancient concept of hospitality. It is also known as philoxenia, meaning a love of strangers or foreigners and a desire to show them hospitality. I found this spirit of Greek hospitality across the country, in every guide that we had and the many people we met. Their enthusiasm was contagious as they shared stories of the sites we visited and themselves. It was like traveling with old friends.

I highly recommended Travel Local from the bottom of my heart!

Great travel planning and concierge services. Very responsive to needs and changes. Genuine desire to deliver the best experience in Greece. Tour guides were excellent and location of hotels booked are prime.

We had an amazing time in Greece and Elena from Greece Insiders was fantastic, we gave a brief overview of what we wanted and she sorted everything out with little input from us, and got it spot on. Domestic flights, ferries, and transfers were seamless. The hotels were really nice, and we received a lovely welcome gift from Greece insiders when we arrived, with some local goodies. The guides were also amazing and informative. Our itinerary was available via an app that didn't need an internet connection so we always had the information readily available, and of course included some very appreciated local knowledge with restaurant recommendations etc. Elena was also very responsive via Whatsapp with anything we needed which is reassuring. Overall we had a lovely time and everything was made so easy for us, so we would definitely recommend Greece Insiders to anyone :)

Greece Insiders were amazing! We worked with Julia to plan our first trip to Greece, and it could not have been better. She listened to the type of trip we wanted, what our interests were, and special requests. She setup an amazing trip with drivers and guides for every step. We had no hiccups during the trip. Everyone we worked with was wonderful. Our hotels were nice and in the best locations, close to great things to do and see. My 8-year-old son will remember this trip forever. All of the guides made sure he felt included. We were able to see amazing historical sites with private tour guides that allowed us to have freedom to do and see things at our own pace. We even went to lunch with some of the guides and others dropped off at special locations such as museums. All of them treated us like family.

One of the best experiences was a farm to table excursion on Crete. We learned about the farm, picked our own vegetables, and then the chef worked with my son to make lunch which was incredible! We would never have picked this adventure if it hadn't been for Greece Insiders, and it ended up being one of our favorites during our 14-day trip.

I would definitely recommend this agency. They are caring and know where to go to enjoy the mainland and islands in Greece!

We had the most amazing trip to Santorini through Greece Insider’s. They sent us many options for the trip and created the perfect customized plan within our budget. Communication was quick and clear. When we arrived, everything was taken care of from rides to hotel to restaurant reservations. They provided local tips and great recommendations. We didn’t have to worry about a thing! I highly recommend them to anyone traveling to Greece.

Julia booked the most INCREDIBLE family trip for us to Greece! It was a bit of a stressful trip planning for things all of us would like which included out 70 year old parents, and our 16 year old daughter. Julia was so exceptional to work with that I wish she was my tour guides for every location I travel to! We first connected with Julie through TravelLocal, Julia was ALWAYS quick to respond, she worked within our budget, she connected us with EXCEPTIONAL tour guides, she even met us in person in Greece, and selected excellent hotels, and she even sent us care packages with local goodies along the way and souvenirs to take home! I will recommend everyone I know to use Julia and TravelLocal!

My family and I decided a trip to Greece was necessary. However, we knew next to nothing about how to go about it. After a quick internet search we found Zicasso. This turned to be a fortuitous find.
Zicasso asked us what we had in mind and based on our replies, they put us in touch with Greece Insiders. Our contact at Greece Insiders was Anthia. She worked with us to figure out what our interests were, what our budget was, what we had in mind. We had originally envisioned a 10 day trip. After adding this, changing that, and generally driving poor Anthia crazy, the 10 day trip turned into a 15 day trip. I think we went through 6 or 7 revisions of the itinerary. Throughout it all, Anthia was patient, knowledgable and professional. She gave us practical advice and made sure we included everything we wanted to do.
The end result was a the vacation of a lifetime. We had a great time. There was not even the slightest hitch in our plans. Hotels were great. Drivers showed up on time. Ferries and flights went off flawlessly. Anthia even checked in with us occasionally to make sure everything was going well. What travel agent keeps tabs on your trip just to make sure there are no issues? Greece Insiders even gives you the contact info of someone near where you are in case you need help or advice.

Guides knew their stuff.
We toured the Acropolis, Plaka, the Acropolis Museum, Mycenae, Epidaurus Napflio, Sparta, Mistras, and Meteora. Every tour guide we had was outstanding. Every guide we had was friendly, fun, and very knowledgable. The guides are locals from the area. So not only did they provide detailed knowedge of the site we were visiting, they all had a wealth of information on other interesting subjects. We had conversations not only on history, but botany, olive oil, best places to eat, ceramics, the Greek national basketball team's recent win, best places to get pictures, local wildlife, the list is endless. The time we spent with them passed too quickly.

In short, Greece Insiders is the way to go. Absolutely top notch service. Anthia, you did an amazing job. Thank you.

As a side note, if anyone reading this has never been to Greece and is on the fence about it, go. If you have even a passing interest in history, there are ruins, museums and so forth to hold your interest for months. If youre not into history at all, still go to Greece. The country is beautiful. Its completely safe. Even walking the streets of Athens after dark we never felt uneasy. We didn't have a bad meal the 2 weeks we were there. The Greek people are warm, laid back, friendly, and as an added bonus( for English speakers atleast), most Greeks speak very good English. Oh and the beer is pretty good too.

Finally, I'd like to mention Hog. Hog was our driver for the 5 days we spent on the mainland of Greece. If you need to know what something is, ask Hog. If you need advice on where to go for dinner, ask Hog. He found out my daughter loves ceramics. He went out of his way to show my daughter a local ceramics shop. Then he and the owner of the shop took probably half an hour talking with her. My kid throughly enjoyed that. He is basicly a living, breathing version of Google for all things Greece related. Oh and he has excellent taste in cookies. We truly enjoyed his company. We still talk about Hog and miss him terribly. We made a lifetime friend.

To all of you who made our trip to Greece one of the best experiences ever, thank you. We sincerely hope our paths cross again sometime soon.

Our entire trip went very well. Thanos, our agent, was available from the planning through the end of our trip. He was responsive to our needs and always there for us through the entire trip. All of our accommodations were excellent. It was wonderful how convenient and punctual all of our transportation and connections were. The tours we went on were comprehensive, informative and fun. The tour guides were excellent and accommodating.
We had an amazing, memory making trip.

This was a trip of a lifetime. We were 8 family members with a specific plan of seeing popular locations as well as ones off the beaten path in two weeks. Elena at Greece Insiders made it happen with ease. She took care of every detail imaginable—hotel reservations to restaurant reservations, domestic airline reservations to ferry reservations, tour guides at every stop to an awesome driver (Yannis is the best!) who was with us for 4 days. We started in Crete, went to Santorini, then to Athens and into the mountains and beaches across mainland Greece, ending up in magnificent Corfu.

We highly recommend Greece Insiders and if you're lucky enough to have Elena and Yannis... you, too, will have the trip of a lifetime.

We worked with Thanos through kimkim to plan our honeymoon to Greece and Italy. We had the best experience! He considered all our wants and needs in having a relaxed, but adventurous honeymoon. All the hotels were perfect and travel went smoothly. All drivers and pickups were on time. Our excursions were amazing. His itinerary was very clear and organized. I could not imagine having to do this without him after planning a wedding.

Thanos from Travel Local tailored a comprehensive trip for myself and my travel partner to Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Athens. Thanos emailed us detailed information of the sites we were to visit, so we had an idea in advance of what to expect on each tour. Thanos was considerate of my physical limitations, and he prepared the tour guides to be attentive to my situation. Thanos is very knowledgeable, patient, service-oriented professional Travel Agent. His service is superb. I was happy to meet him in person, he is kind and pleasant. I highly recommend him for your trip.

Chris and his staff organized a memorable trip to Crete for my friends and I. Knowledgeable and dicated tour guides provided background and insight into site we visited. I will use their services for my next trip.

Chris helped us plan an unforgettable trip and was there to answer all of our questions! Such an amazing experience!