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The testimonials below are those of individuals who have participated in TrueGreece trips:
- We had the most amazing experience. TrueGreece exceeded our expectations and created the trip of a life time. Our TrueGreece representative even drove back to our hotel to retrieve something we left behind, he then drove all the way to the airport to return it to us. TrueGreece is truly the best!!! Thanks for a wonderful honeymoon!

Nate and Keri Blair, Boston, MA, 2007
- 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
- Choosing TrueGreece for our trip was probably the smartest choice we have made for any trip to Europe. Their attention to detail and planning goes beyond words. This was so helpful when travelling to a country where the alphabet and language "are Greek to us". The tours and their guides were so helpful and factual and yet were not overwhelming. Choices in hotels were wonderful with all persons being so helpful that you felt at home away from home.

Alex Sleime, Richmond, VA, 2007
- With the help of TrueGreece our honeymoon was everything we wanted it to be and more. Their recommendations were terrific and we felt such comfort in knowing that all of our transfers were taken care of (and all did go very smoothly between airports, hotels and ferries). We would definitely use TrueGreece again.

Kelly & Brian Kamenetzky, W. Hollywood, CA, 2007
- TrueGreece made our dream vacation happen. There was nothing to worry about, nothing that needed to be taken care of, it was just all done for us when we got there. We were able to focus on enjoying our honeymoon, relaxing, and having fun and TrueGreece took care of the rest. They made us feel like movie stars!

David DeLorenzo, Alexandria, VA, 2007
- The most important quality of TrueGreece was its presence during our trip; nothing went wrong; all the connections and transfers were done with German efficiency; the lady guide to Athens was just wonderful. All the hotels were excellent. No complaints at all. We had a carefree holiday.

Jim Smit, New York, 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
- Thank you for arranging our Greek Island trip of a lifetime. We were treated wonderfully from the minute we stepped off of the plane until our departure. Every hotel was gorgeous with the most beautiful views and surroundings; every person we met was so friendly. The service provided by TrueGreece is outstanding; we can't wait to return to your beautiful country. Thank you so much .

Leslie Brady and Greg Thomas, Seattle, WA, 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
- When we arrived in Greece, we were hoping for a stress free, romantic vacation and that is what TrueGreece provided for us. We were constantly amazed by the friendliness of the drivers, the beauty of the islands, and the level of hotels that we stayed at. Clearly, it would have been a huge undertaking to book the trip ourselves, not knowing the "Hotspots" or the reputation or location of hotels. We were blown away by the views from our balconies, the service that they provided to us and the overall comfort of the rooms. We kept saying that 'TrueGreece read my mind!!' We can't thank you all enough for the experience you provided us on our honeymoon! Thank you again.

Erin Winthrop, Newport, RI, 2006
- The True Greece team prepared a customized itinerary that reflected our individual tastes. They anticipated all of our personal needs so that the only thing we had to worry about was soaking in the experience and enjoying ourselves. We felt that we saw the best of Greece under the very best of circumstances.

Giles Mesrobian, Copake, NY, 2006
- 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
- True Greece took care of details so we could just enjoy our holiday. The Athens City Tour was fantastic. The restaurant recommendations were wonderful. We had a truly enjoyable trip and came home refreshed. Thank you True Greece!

Lisa Tanner, Orinda, CA, 2006
- TrueGreece created a memorable family vacation for our active group. We experienced Greece as a cosmopolitan country of great beauty and history, blessed with sunny hot weather, great natural scenery and fabulous water sports. The care and planning that went into selecting and coordinating our activities, recommending restaurants and making travel arrangements made our visit both luxurious and relaxing. TrueGreece managed to create for us a perfect balance of touring and resort relaxing. We can't wait to return for another trip.

Jeff Epstein, New Canaan, CT, 2006
- The attention to detail by the TrueGreece staff made our trip a carefree experience. Seeing the TrueGreece sign on every arrival, and knowing our tour and departures would be well orchestrated, allowed us to experience the joys and wonders of travel without the concerns. You thought of everything and we would highly recommend your service to our friends - in fact we have already started!

Carol Dressler, CA, Los Altos Hills, 2005
- This was truly the trip of our lifetime! TrueGreece helped us get to the island where my Grandmother was born and the experience was spiritually and emotionally moving. Traveling in Greece is truly a breathtaking experience! TrueGreece took care of everything and it all came together exactly as they had promised, leaving us to simply enjoy the food, culture and natural beauty. Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful gift that we will remember and cherish for the rest of our lives. We are getting a group of family and friends together for a return trip so I'll be contacting you soon! With love and deepest appreciation.

Toni Morgan, Santa Cruz, CA, 2005
- 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 created the perfect vacation for us and allowed us to enjoy 100% relaxation by efficiently handling all the worries associated with logistics, planning, etc. TrueGreece provided the best travel service we've ever encountered and we have traveled extensively. Highly recommended.

Terry Stavropoulos, Pleasanton, CA, 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
- TrueGreece is truly an exceptional company and run by very talented people. The TrueGreece staff listen to their customers' desires and tailor a trip accordingly. Our 25th anniversary trip was very special, in part, because of the expertise and thoughtfulness of TrueGreece. Thank you for everything.

Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum, Baltimore, MD, 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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Frommer's Published on: 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.
Stanford Business New Ventures
Published on: 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.
Chicago Sun-Times
Package offers it all with 11-day Greece experience
Published on: August 14, 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.
Travel World News TrueGreece offers "a travel experience only a Greek friend could plan"
Published on: 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.
Travel Age West Q&A: Christos Stergiou, CEO, TrueGreece
Published on: April 4, 2005
TrueGreece is a new and unique kind of Greek travel company offering three luxury vacations this summer.
Where and when did you get the idea to start TrueGreece?
I got the idea for TrueGreece when I was at Stanford doing my MBA. I grew up in Greece, my parents own a boutique hotel there and I would plan trips for my friends. I wanted my American friends to see the best my country had to offer. When I couldn't find a company to present the favorite experiences I personally wanted others to share, I started TrueGreece.
You do three main trips a year. Do you also offer private group trips?
Yes. We have two markets for private trips. One is small groups between maybe eight, 10 or 12 people. Clients can customize what they want to do. Our other market is for groups like couples on honeymoons.
Do you divide your time between California and Greece?
We have two feet, one in each country. I am based in Greece but travel to the states two or three times a year. We also have an office in Redwood City, Calif. Technology has allowed us to operate efficiently from Greece.
Modern Agent
New Greece Operator TrueGreece Makes Debut
Published on: March 18, 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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