Eleni Koropouli
When it comes to travel planning.. my heart beats always a bit faster. Someone will find me surrounded by maps, spinning a globe, and planning the next excursion for my clients, beloved ones, or even European projects for multinational groups. Born and raised in Greece, I remember when I was a child we used to ride in the car with my family with the sole purpose to discover the hidden gems of Greece. Such a wide variety of landscapes, flavors, aromas… from stunning beaches with crystal blue waters to imposing gorges with dense vegetation and from mythical, ancient palaces to picturesque, vivid villages. Since then, I keep traveling throughout Greece to expand my knowledge.
I feel more than grateful for having the opportunity to turn my passion into my career. For the last 8 years, I’ve been dedicated to making more travelers discover the kaleidoscopic beauty of Greece, crafting bespoke trip plans that reflect nothing less than their true travel desires.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We specialize in designing tailor-made trip plans in places all over Greece. Our itineraries are holistic (including accommodation, private transfers, fare tickets, guided tours, escorted experiences etc.), for every traveler (i.e. couples, groups, families, solo travelers), incorporating every travel style (art, history, gastronomy, leisure, nature, adventure)."
How did you get involved in travel?
"Traveling is without doubt about discovering different places and cultures. Another perspective with which I love to perceive traveling is that it gives you the opportunity to take a step back and observe how it affects your personality, shapes your reactions, and empowers your citizen id. And this is how I decided to take my MSc degree in Travel & Tourism Management. My studies inflamed my wanderlust and lead me to Prague. Living and working at the center of Europe was my launchpad for discovering multiculturalism. Now, I'm back in Greece, to infuse my expertise and assist travelers to experience Greece in an authentic way, away from stereotypes and tourist traps... just like Greeks do!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I'm recalling a few years ago when I took part in a European project in Slovakia, representing Greece. We lived with all participants for a week in the middle of the Slovakian province, surrounded by the scents and colors of nature. One night we decided to light a fire, and have bbq and dinner where everyone would prepare something traditional from his country. I made a big bowl of typical Cretan salad and tzatziki. Our table ended up being huge, and full of delicious delicacies. I had the opportunity to taste flavors from around the world, dance and sing by the fire and travel imaginatively in beautiful places during the various storytelling.
What a travel around the world.. just in one night, just in Slovakia!"
Featured trips & expertise
Venture Off the Beaten Path in Greece - 15 Days
This sweeping 15-day tour of Greece features stops at popular destinations like Athens and Santorini. It also takes you to several jaw-droppingly beautiful places that many tourists never see! Start with some traditional sightseeing at the Acropolis before catching a boat to the quiet island of Sifnos, where you'll hike, explore traditional villages, and take a ceramics class. Then continue on to Amorgos, another lesser-visited island that's known for its dramatic scenery and delicious food. Learn all about it on a gourmet tour of the island before the itinerary takes you to Santorini. Kayak through sea caves, snorkel with sea urchins, take in the island's glorious sunsets from a sailing cruise at sunset, and more — this action-packed trip has something for everyone.
Wonders of Mainland Greece - 5 Days
In just five days, this diverse itinerary takes you to some of mainland Greece's top highlights. Spend a day in Athens exploring the antiquities of the Acropolis before touring Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historic seaside city of Nafplio. Then move on to the ethereal rock formations of the Meteora, a series of ancient monasteries, a family-run winery, and more! You'll hike in the hills, sample regional delicacies, sleep in a mountain lodge, and learn all about Greek history and culture before returning to Athens, where the trip starts and ends.
7 Days in Greece - 6 Family-Friendly Itineraries
With a week to spend, you and your family can find plenty of ways to explore Greece. Whether you want to hit the highlights with interactive tours in Athens and Santorini, get into some less-explored parts of the country with a Corinthian canal cruise, or head out on a scavenger hunt through the streets of Crete, there's something waiting for everyone.
Family Highlights of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Santorini - 10 Days
Take ten days to share some of Greek's most popular spots with your whole family on this itinerary. You'll start in Athens with some park strolls and storytelling atop the Acropolis. Then head to the Cyclades islands for some beach time and cooking classes in Naxos, followed by guided strolls to some of the best views Santorini has to offer.
Interactive Athens and Crete for Families - 14 Days
This two-week itinerary gives you and your school-aged children plenty of time to get their hands on Greek cultural activities in Athens and the major cities of Crete. Start in Athens, where you can paint the Parthenon and exercise like an Olympian at the Panathenaic Stadium. You'll fly to Crete, where you'll participate in mosaic-making workshops, archaeological adventures, and botanical treasure hunts, alongside plenty of time to wander at your own pace or relax on the beach.
Highlights of Italy and Greece: Rome, Florence, Venice, Athens, Mykonos, & Santorini - 14 Days
If you have two weeks to travel and want to see the highlights of the Mediterranean, this Italy & Greece itinerary is for you. Start the trip in Rome, where you'll explore treasures like the Vatican and the Colosseum. Continue to Florence and Venice for art museums and medieval palaces, then catch a flight to Athens — home of the iconic Acropolis. Spend your second week island-hopping in Greece, with wine tastings, sunset cruises, and much more.
Recent trip reviews for Eleni
This was a trip of a lifetime!
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Oct 19 - Oct 29, 2022
This was a trip of a lifetime! Everything happened exactly how Eleni planned. The tours she chose were fantastic. All of our tour guides were knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, were fun, and provided an amazing experience. The hotels that Eleni chose for us were perfect. I can't say enough about how amazing the service was for the planning of this trip and will definetly use KimKim again. read more
Hello Rebecca,
So many thanks for your wonderful words! I am very glad you enjoyed your trip experience in Greece and my recommendations. I will be very happy to welcome you again to Greece and introduce you to other very interesting destinations!
Many greetings to Lonald, Abigail & Aaron :)
Eleni
Amazing honeymoon!
Greece
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Jun 12 - Jun 19, 2022
I didn't take this trip but my brother and sister-in-law enjoyed every moment. Eleni was very responsive and extremely helpful in providing me with suggestions for experiences they might enjoy based on their interests. I'd rate this 10/10
Dear Lorraine,
It was such a pleasure working together to create a unique honeymoon experience for Reggie & Laura! I'm so glad that had a great time in Greece! I'm looking forward to welcoming you too in Greece & showing you our country's beauties!
Warm greetings,
Eleni Koropouli
Covid trip cancelled, rebooked at no charge by the great KimKim
Greece
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Oct 10 - Oct 17, 2022
Our trip was cancelled at the last minute after my wife got Covid three days before our trip. KimKim successfully moved the trip at no cost to us. We had the best trip we have ever had except the visit to Africa to meet our son in the Peace Corps.
KimKim provided very high quality private guides who made an enormous difference to our enjoyment and appreciation of all Greece has to offer.
Every driver they arranged was on time, courteous and helpful. The accommodations were first... read more
Hello Larry,
Thank you so much for your kind words and your positive feedback!
This covid incident was indeed a challenging situation but luckily we overcame it and you had the opportunity to visit and enjoy Greece the deserved way! It was a pleasure having you in Greece and we hope to see you again soon!
Warm greetings to you & Janice from Greece :)
Eleni
Eleni was super responsive and knowledgeable
Greece
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Oct 1 - Oct 21, 2022
Eleni was super responsive to our comments everyday both on transportation and hotels and made things right for us in everyway possible. The guides she booked for us for different areas of Greece were all super special and well chosen for their knowledge and character. The cooking class booked for us was super special and such fun. IT is obvious she has a deep knowledge of her area and this was most appreciated. Perhaps a better communication from us late in our planning would have made a... read more
Dear Colette,
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a thorough overview of your trip and for your kind words regarding my contribution and assistance. I am so glad you & Sandra enjoyed your guides' company and had a pleasant time in Greece!
I value highly your constructive feedback about the lodgings, locations, tours, and everything & I'm sorry to hear that some of them did not meet your expectations. I discussed your feedback with my team and collaborators your feedback; as we... read more
Athens, Santorini, Paros, Delphi, Meteora, mo...
Greece
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Sep 17 - Oct 1, 2022
Athens, Santorini, Paros, Delphi, Meteora, more Athens, Napflio and even more Athens. An A+ trip. After a few days of trading emails, Eleni developed the trip of a lifetime, really- this is not hyperbole. Eleni understood our desires and the resulting bookings were perfect for us. So knowledgeable, thorough, excellent communicator and on top of all this friendly! Our 16 day trip went off without a single mishap. After a few days of trading emails, Eleni developed the trip of a... read more
Dear Steve,
I had so much fun planning your trip experience in Greece! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time, your tours, and hotels! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your trip experience with us & leaving this wonderful review. Looking forward to welcoming you again to our beautiful country :)
Have a lovely day & take care,
Eleni
Our trip to Greece was a "trip of a lifetime"!
Greece
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Sep 17 - Oct 1, 2022
Dear Eleni! Our trip to Greece was a "trip of a lifetime." For Brett and I, this was our first trip to Europe and everything was perfect! We loved the accommodations: the Dome Resort in Santorini was quiet and provided a lot of personal services; the Kanales Resort in Paros was charming with a fantastic breakfast buffet and we loved the opportunity to walk into town in a few minutes to visit the shops and delicious restaurants; the pool and rooftop restaurant at the Electra Palace in Athens... read more
Dear Rene,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing this great review about your trip experience! I am thrilled that you enjoyed your time in Greece. Hope to welcome you again in Greece sometime in the future! Many greetings to Brett, Steve & Ann Christine 😊
Warm regards from Athens,
Eleni
Best Greece Trip
Greece
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Sep 18 - Sep 29, 2022
We worked with Eleni to plan this memorable and special trip to Greece and I cannot stress how fantastic she was to work with. From day 1, she listened and adjusted schedules and basically gave us an experience that we will never forget. I made numerous changes to the itinerary and she was always pleasant and professional. She also worked with our budget and was able to include some phenomenal experiences based on our requests and desires. The entire trip flowed flawlessly. All the hotels... read more
Dear Shreya,
Thank you so much for sharing with the Kimkim community more insights into your travel experiences in Greece & leaving this so kind and descriptive review. It is deeply appreciated. I am very glad you had such a great time & will be more than happy to accommodate you again in the future and introduce you to more of Greece's treasures!
All the best to you & Alan,
Eleni
Great Greece Trip! Athens - Mykonos - Naxos
Greece
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Jul 13 - Jul 23, 2022
Our family had a very good time in Greece. Our trip was very well planned and we enjoyed very much all the planned excursions. read more
Dear Michael,
I am truly happy that you enjoyed your time in Greece and that your trip met your expectations. I will be thrilled to welcome you back sometime in the future and show you some other amazing well-known and hidden gems!
Until then, have fun & safe travels!🙂
Eleni
Everything went just perfectly.We were thril...
Greece
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Jun 30 - Jul 15, 2022
Everything went just perfectly.
We were thrilled with the private tours and the professionalism each guide exhibited.
loved loved the cooking class in Crete.
loved the beach day ...7 villages was just ok along with the 3 island boat ride....
met promptly and all took good care of us ....we walk slowly and they modified the routes...
especially Nic in Rhodes
Thalia was great in Crete at Knosos
got home and our luggage was not there....that's nothing to do with you guys...thanks read more
Dear Gail,
My pleasure is enormous hearing you enjoyed your trip to Greece! Indeed all our escorts are very caring and tailor the tours to your need and preferences! I had so much fun working with you and designing your trip plan!
My best regards to you & Al. Looking forward to welcoming you again to our beautiful country :)
Eleni
Eleni was very responsive! She made sure we h...
Greece
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Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2022
Eleni was very responsive! She made sure we had all the tickets we needed for travel and followed up with us after our travels. Highly recommend using KimKim and Eleni as your travel agency and agent! read more
Dear Jamie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive review of your trip experience in Greece! I am super glad you enjoyed your time in our beautiful country and also our services. I will be thrilled to welcome you again in the future and discover more of Greece's amazing destinations!
Lots of greetings,
Eleni
Amazing family trip to Greece
Greece
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Jun 12 - Jun 26, 2022
We are a family of 4 and just completed a phenomenal trip to Greece. Eleni was our local specialist and she was awesome. The trip was a great mix of historical sites, beach/water activities, food, wine, culture and people. All trips, transfers and activities were perfectly arranged and we just needed to show up with a smile. I'd recommend a trip to Greece arranged by Eleni for everyone - we visited Athens and 3 islands and the logistics can be complicated without a local expert.
Dear Ranga,
I am so delighted you enjoyed your travel experience in Greece! It is so rewarding, to see that your family had a great time and fun! Haha. You couldn't say it better! Indeed the only thing you should do while in Greece is showing up with a bright smile! 'Wearing' our smile is always the best travel apparel! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Kimkim community. I hope to see you in Greece again soon!
My warmest regards,
Eleni
Eleni was amazing and responded to changes in...
Greece
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Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2022
Eleni was amazing and responded to changes in our itinerary even during our trip. She strongly recommended the Mythology Tour in Athens and our guide Alex was phenomenal. We made some great memories, ad really enjoyed our trip. read more
Dear Gina,
Many thanks for your polite words! Alex is indeed an amazing guide, bringing into life the myths about Ancient Greece! Hope to have the opportunity to accommodate you and your beautiful family soon in the future for more adventures & family moments in Greece!
Warmest regards,
Eleni
Our trip was wonderful! Eleni was super helpf...
Greece
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May 24 - May 30, 2022
Our trip was wonderful! Eleni was super helpful and responsive. The transfers were well organized, the amminties were as described, and communication great! Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more
Dear Heather,
Thank you for your nice words! The best reward for this effort is to read your happy trip memories! Looking forward to accommodating you again for discovering more of our beautiful country!
Greetings from sunny Greece,
Eleni
Working with Eleni was a game changer
Greece
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May 24 - May 30, 2022
My experience working with Eleni was phenomenal. From the moment I first reached out to start planning the trip all the way through our departure from Greece she was responsive and helpful. Working with Eleni allowed us to have a highly customized experience which created a lot of joy for our trip. She not only put the big things in place like where we were going, but took into account all the little details that matter like what was the best time to go and making sure we had drivers to take... read more
Dear Carrie,
Thank you very much for taking the time to to share your experience! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Greece! I hope that this trip was everything you had imagined and the perfect graduation gift for Olivia! I really enjoyed crafting your travel experience and will be thrilled to assist you on your next adventure in Greece!
Until then take care & have fun!
My best regards,
Eleni
Two perfect weeks in Greece
Greece
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May 5 - May 18, 2022
When I started planning our trip to Greece, I initially reached out to several travel planning organizations, filling out their interest questionnaire. Eleni was the only who responded with an initial itinerary that reflected my answers. From there, the planning process went very smoothly. We went through several versions, until we came up with the perfect trip for my husband and I. Throughout our two weeks in Greece, Eleni immediately responded to any questions, concerns or changes we... read more
Dear Kathy,
Thank you for your beautiful words and for trusting me with your trip planning!
It was my honor and pleasure helping you organize your travel experience in Greece! I will be thrilled to craft a future trip for you and your loved ones to discover more of Greece's highlights and hidden gems!
All the best to you & Gordon!
Warm regards,
Eleni