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Luxury Trips to Greece | Vacations, Greek Islands Holidays, Greek Vacation Package Travel Tours to Greece |
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| Testimonials for TrueGreece Trips |
The testimonials below are those of individuals who have participated in TrueGreece trips:
| 2008 Testimonials |
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- Thank you TrueGreece for a truly amazing experience! We wanted a vacation that was relaxing and romantic and felt that we were delivered this 110%! From the people we met to the places we saw, we were impressed with the hospitality and locations. The sights were unbelievable - never have we seen such blue waters and views! What a wonderful memory we now have of Greece! We highly recommend TrueGreece to those who want a relaxing vacation.
Matt and Cindy Edington, San Francisco, CA, 2008
- TrueGreece made our trip to Greece exceptional. As we travelled from location to location, we marvelled at the level of service and the ease of transfer all arranged by TrueGreece. Each time we arrived at a new location/hotel we were amazed at the wonderful rooms and locations all recommended and selected by TrueGreece. The daily breakfasts, included in our package by TrueGreece, were a phenomenal way to start our day. Even when we took the wrong ferry by accident and arrived at an island we were not intended to travel to, TrueGreece immediately made arrangements for accommodations and transfers to get us back on schedule. There was never a time when TrueGreece was unavailable or unable to help. We certainly could have gone to Greece on our own and found our way from location to location, as we've done in other countries, but allowing TrueGreece to handle everything was the best decision we made. I can't say enough about the courtesy of the staff, the excellent recommendations and the overall experience TrueGreece arranged for us. Thank you TrueGreece.
Heather Ragsdale, Huntington, CA, 2008
- I was desperate to find someone to help me with a trip to Greece and Turkey. The agents I had contacted in the US wanted to put me on a cruise ship which was not the experience I wanted. This was a 7 week sabbatical and I wanted to study ancient archaeology in Italy, Greece and Turkey, a life long passion and bring my two teenage daughters along. I have a very stressful job and did not have the time to research the trip. TrueGreece proposed various itineraries to me with excellent descriptions and helped me form a unique fantastic trip with absolutely no worry and great experiences in wonderful places. I lost all track of time and dates because TrueGreece did it all for me. My daughters were delighted with the guides and were thrilled with the places we stayed. I hope to have them plan all my trips in the future.
Debra McGinty-Poteet, Del Mar, CA, 2008
- We had a couple of setbacks on this trip; both were on weekends and due to bad weather. We called the emergency weekend number and it was answered immediately every time. Problems were solved within minutes. Any travel agency can handle things that go smoothly; we were very impressed the way TrueGreece handled problems – that is a travel agency that we want to do business with. We will be going back to Greece in 2 years and will be using TrueGreece.
Dan Padley, Tampa, FL, 2008
- What a completely effortless and deep immersion into the Greek culture and people we had. TrueGreece managed to provide accommodations that were exceptional without sacrificing any authenticity of the experience. Most importantly, I think, was that we did not waste any precious vacation time sorting out how to get places, find restaurants, or figure out the many details of travel and tours. It was all taken care of on time, every time, with superior accommodations, perfect suggestions, and fantastic guides who created wonderful explorations. Thanks to TrueGreece we were able to maximize our time having fun, at our own pace, and experiencing what we came to enjoy. I estimate that without TrueGreece organizing the trip the way they did, cumulatively we would have lost at least 2-3 days of time by not knowing where to go, or how to be efficient in our travels. From behind the scenes, they had it all planned and ready for us - a well-thought out and flexible itinerary which suited us perfectly. I would NEVER consider travelling to Greece again without TrueGreece planning the trip. They literally provide Rolls Royce service at what we thought was an extremely affordable and reasonable price. Their hotel and tour guide contacts are fabulous, and several times we were treated to upgrades or custom variations on excursions that provided some of the highlights of the trip. TrueGreece gets a rating of 15 on a scale of 1-10 as far as we're concerned. Thank you so very much for all your help, suggestions and support on our wonderful vacation. We recommend you without hesitation and with our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the superb job and excellent service you provided. This is the ONLY way to visit Greece.
Julie Nise, Friendswood, TX, 2008
- My wife and I just returned from a trip to Greece planned and booked through TrueGreece. We travel quite a bit and the TrueGreece experience was without a doubt the best we have ever had with any travel agency. Their customer service, attention to detail, help in planning the trip and delivery of value was the best we have ever experienced. They are readily available if any need should arise and really care that their customers have the best travel experience possible while in Greece. TrueGreece provided an unprecedented vacation experience that we shall remember for a lifetime. If you are planning a visit to Greece, TrueGreece is the only place to shop!!
Charles Fiore, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 2008
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| 2007 Testimonials |
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- The service was incredible, the hotels were amazing, we never once had to worry about our transfers because True Greece had it covered. It was an unbelievable experience and we just felt so taken care of. We loved every hotel, every staff member, every cab driver and just had the best time. I've already recommended you highly and will continue to do so as long as people tell me they want to go to Greece. True Greece was a phenomenal experience. People who want a luxurious, hassle-free, worry-free vacation need to use True Greece. Thank you for taking care of us and making sure we had the best time possible.
Alicia Resnick & Jeff Drozen, Los Angeles, CA, 2007
- Our first experience in Greece was enhanced immeasurably by the guidance of True Greece. Whether it was our driver in Athens or the warm and extremely helpful hotel people in Patmos, we could not have had a better first experience in Greece without these lovely people and your help in connecting us to them.
George Kundanis, Washington, DC, 2007
- My wife and I and our 16 year old daughter all agreed this was an ideal vacation and we credit True Greece with having a thorough understanding of our interests, our tastes and personal preferences in selecting a perfect mix of islands to visit, wonderful accommodations, great tour guides, right down to friendly, always on time taxi drivers. We made a leap of faith in planning a trip with a company we ran across on the internet but our trust was well placed in True Greece as they provided us with a perfect vacation. All the people we dealt with were responsive and helpful from the first time we contacted them and continued to be so throughout our trip.
Jim Dewitt, Pacific Palisades, CA, 2007
- We were travelling with another couple that did not use True Greece; instead they went with a travel agent from the US. Our prices were within a hundred dollars of each other, and my husband and I had the better experience by far. Our hotels were spectacular, and the transfers that were included in our package made the trip hassle free. We rode First Class on our ferry boat ride to Crete, which was a very unexpected, but WONDERFUL surprise and when we got off of the ferry, there was a driver there waiting to greet us. Our friends on the other hand, were greeted off of the ferry with an unexpected 150 Euro taxi ride to their hotel. At any point we were able to call and talk to anyone at True Greece with any questions or ask for suggestions and everyone was always eager to help. We worked with TrueGreece travel experts several times through out our planning and experience, and they were so helpful and did everything they could to make our trip perfect! Several times during our trip, my husband and I commented on how fortunate we were to have used TrueGreece and how highly we would recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Greece. Thank you all so much for making our trip to Greece so memorable!
Hollie Farris, Lakeland, FL, 2007
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| 2006 Testimonials |
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- What a great job you guys did. Your execution and customer service surpassed my expectations significantly. The personalized service and recommendations were great. The TrueGreece staff did a great job and was very friendly. Our driver in Athens was a wonderful person. Everything was extremely smooth and even when windy seas cancelled one of our boat transfers, you were there to make a change for us with no disruptions to the trip - amazing. Thanks again and I have already begun recommending your service to friends and family.
Jacob Sorensen, San Fransisco, CA, 2006
- TrueGreece delivers in a way that very few companies can. We went on a customized private tour and every part of our trip was planned by TrueGreece. Given that we're anxiety-ridden New Yorkers, our Greece trip was one of the most worry-free vacations we've ever been on. There was a TrueGreece host to greet us upon arrival on every island, port and taxi stand. For the truly lost, TrueGreece even provides you with recommendation guides and maps to make sure you know where to go. For those who are short on time but need concierge-style travel agents, TrueGreece provides with everything you need to head out on your own. So forget the others, just go with TrueGreece and pack your bags.
Ivy and Jon Greenman, Rye, NY, 2006
- Our customized trip was arranged perfectly! We needed to travel on specific dates and preferred to travel on our own within Greece. For our 20th anniversary True Greece arranged outstanding transportation and accommodations in the best locations. Hospitality at each hotel was outstanding, arranging day trips and transfers for us. Everything went smoothly! We expect to visit Greece again and we will not hesitate to work with True Greece! Thank you!
Jill Bellio, Newton, MA, 2006
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| 2005 Testimonials |
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- Unlike other travel agencies, it is clear that the TrueGreece staff know Greece and can provide you with the information to make your travels throughout Greece one of the best experiences you'll have. Our TrueGreece trip was the second time we've been to Greece and this time around, we definitely knew more about our surroundings and gained insight into what IS Greece. They made suggestions to us to go places where we would never have thought of venturing. The trip was fantastic! Everybody was so kind and accommodating. We have nothing but praise for our TrueGreece experience - from the time we had our initial conversations through our plane ride home from Athens...everything went smoothly. It was GREAT! Efcharisto!!!
Maria Buenaventura, New York, 2005
- TrueGreece made the difference between a good trip and a memorable experience that we are anxious to do again. The quality of the service provided, the assistance in creating an itinerary that fit our desires and the ability to execute and fulfil all of our needs made this magnificent country come to life in a one of a kind vacation. We strongly recommend TrueGreece to anyone who is looking for a worry-free, unique vacation!!!
Scott Waxman, Kentfield, CA, 2005
- True Greece surprised us with the level of quality and commitment that they showed us. As Americans, we have become used to things not being done right the first time, but EVERYTHING that True Greece did for us was exactly as they said it would be, and we never once had to worry about whether or not things were going to work out. Our experience with True Greece was A+++!
Jeff Kinzli, Santa Cruz, CA, 2005
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| Reviews - Full Listings |
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Financial Times Greece as Greeks live it
Published in: November 2008
 It is possible to remain in Athens and visit the major antiquities as a series of day trips. Another way of seeing the sites, however, and something that TrueGreece recommends as a way of seeing Greece as Greeks live it, is by staying in some of the minor towns near the antiquities. One in particular, Arachova, merits special consideration. It is about a 15-minute drive from Delphi and is a winter weekend destination for well-off Athenians. Draped along the slopes of Mt Parnassos, the town looks as if it belongs in Switzerland.
The itinerary for this trip can be found on the TrueGreece website (www.truegreece.com). Look for the trip described as TrueAntiquity. |
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Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist Published in: August 2008
 Christos Stergiou, TrueGreece, Maroussi, Greece
After growing up in Athens and on the island of Patmos, Stergiou moved to the United States for college and business school. Now, armed with an MBA from Stanford, he’s back home, giving visitors a luxe, intimate experience of unspoiled Greece. He’ll have you swimming in the crustal-clear waters of isolated beaches, sailing by traditional Greek wooden boat to deserted islands, joining in village celebrations, or learning how to make authentic spanakopita (800-817-7098; info@truegreece.com; $600).
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Indagare – The next generation of travel wisdom Behind the scenes in Greece
Published in: January 2009
Christos Stergiou launched his company TrueGreece to help visitors explore his native country (he grew up in Athens and on the island of Patmos) in an authentic and luxurious way. “I wanted my clients to not only visit Greece, but truly experience Greece,” he says. The country has calmed down significantly since the unrests in December 2008, and Stergiou says that everyone is looking forward to moving on. Indagare spoke to Stergiou about his company’s behind-the-scenes access and what not to miss on a trip.
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New York Times' T Magazine Rock of Ages
Published in: May 2009
 ...or take a seven-hour ferry from Athens on Blue Star Ferries. Since connections can be difficult to manage, consider using a knowledgeable travel agent like TrueGreece (800-817-7098; truegreece.com).
Read T magazine's full Patmos Cover Story
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Frommer's Published in: November 2005
 There is no shortage of travel agencies prepared to arrange your trip to and within Greece. But a brand-new one is aiming at the high-end market. A young Greek man, Christos Stergiou, whose family runs a hotel and restaurant on the island of Patmos, started TrueGreece (www.truegreece.com). Christos earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees (MBA from Stanford) in the U.S. and so brings a special combination of experience and awareness to the travel business. TrueGreece offers several package tours that include Athens and two islands, but the agency also arranges individualized itineraries such as honeymoons.
In addition to the finer hotels and restaurants to which TrueGreece directs its clients, native-born but English-speaking escorts provide more intimate views of the locales visited. Also, group size is limited to 16. |
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New York Post Mama Mia: Give Your Mama Greece!
Published in: December 2008
 If your mom (or anyone else, for that matter) is a dyed-in-the-wool "Mama Mia" fan and couldn't get enough of the film, send them to the island where it was filmed for a "Mama Mia" holiday of their very own (four hot guys and Abba soundtrack, optional). TrueGreece, the luxury Greek customized travel company has created a customized Mama Mia itinerary that incorporates visits to fascinating Greek mainland locations en route to the majestic island of Skiathos, located in the Sporades islands, where the movie was filmed.
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Metrosource Santorini: Atlantis Rediscovered
Published in: December 2008
 Once a sleepy island best known for cherry tomatoes, Santorini has become one of Greece’s most popular island destinations...Gay travelers who want a complete vacation planned and executed with Swiss-like precision should try the Greek-owned IGLTA-member TrueGreece (truegreece.com). The agency books clients into either self-escorted or escorted trips with local guides and luxury hotels.
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Stanford Business New Ventures
Published in: August 2005
 If you've ever wanted to tour Greece as only a native Greek would do, you may have your chance, thanks to a company called TrueGreece, the true Greek who started it, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, which helped him develop his business plan. Christos Stergiou, MBA '04, grew up in Greece, where he learned tourism from the family hotel business, and went to the GSB [Stanford Graduate School of Business], where he founded his new venture. Stergiou's company offers three different Greek island tours to groups of 4 to 16 people accompanied by a concierge, as well as customized trips.
Reserve, or just daydream, at www.truegreece.com.
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Chicago Sun-Times Package offers it all with 11-day Greece experience
Published in: August 2005
 Experience Greece in the off-season with an 11-day/10-night trip. TrueAntiquity, sponsored by TrueGreece, sends travelers to Athens, Arachova, Delphi, Nafplion, Mycenae, Corinth and Epidavros. Offered from early November 2005 to mid-April 2006.All tour prices include high-end boutique hotel or resort accommodations and daily breakfast; three dinners and three lunches; all transfers by private bus; local guides for various tours; entrance fees; all taxes and most gratuities; printed TrueGreece recommendations guides; the services of the TrueGreece concierge, including recommendations and advice to maximize time on one's own, and other special mainland experiences.
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Travel World News TrueGreece offers "a travel experience only a Greek friend could plan"
Published in: May 2005
 TrueGreece, a new and different Greek islands travel company, offers agents and clients three vacations this summer. Created so that travelers can discover the Greek islands' unspoiled treasures, TrueGreece features authenticity, intimacy and personalized luxury. Besides escorted small group tours, the company also offers customized private trips and honeymoons. TrueGreece promises "a travel experience only a Greek friend could plan for you". Founder/CEO Christos Stergiou was raised in Athens and Patmos, where his parents are hoteliers. After 10 years of working and studying in the U.S. Stergiou decided to offer to others the special experiences he had planned for American friends, and TrueGreece was born. |
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Modern Agent New Greece Operator TrueGreece Makes Debut
Published in: March 2005
 TrueGreece, a new Greek islands travel company for travel agents and their clients, has just announced a series of three vacations for summer 2005. Created to present opportunities to travelers to discover the unspoiled treasures of the Greek islands, the company provides a portfolio of escorted small group trips and private tours that feature authenticity, intimacy and personalized luxury.In addition to the three existing tours, the company also offers customized, bespoke vacation packages for small groups, weddings, and honeymoons. TrueGreece founder and CEO Christos Stergiou was raised in Athens, Greece, and the island of Patmos, where his parents are hoteliers and well connected in the hospitality industry. During the 10 years or so he spent studying and working in the U.S., Stergiou had many American friends and acquaintances who sought his advice and recommendations for their vacations in Greece. During Stergiou's planning of trips for over 100 friends, it became clear to him that no tour company existed that could accommodate the type of personalized trip that he wanted for his friends, and that would also deliver bang for the buck. |
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