Rave Review: Custom France & Greece

Leisure travel advisor, Maria Kazanas, recently welcomed back a group of co-workers from their unforgettable trip to France and Greece. They provided us with glowing five-star reviews and shared stunning photos from their journey, which took them through the romantic streets of Paris, the sun-soaked shores of Mykonos, and the historic wonders of Athens. As first-time visitors to both countries, our clients' enthusiastic feedback has us eager to share the highlights of their immersive European adventure. Maria worked with both Europe Express and Viator to craft the perfect itinerary for her clients. Read on to discover why a curated tour through these iconic destinations might be the perfect way for you to experience the very best of Europe!

Paris

Starting their trip in Paris, the group stayed at the Le Mathurin Hotel & Spa for a luxurious stay in the city center. They went on a bus sightseeing tour to see the highlights of the City of Light. After seeing some iconic destinations, they went on a group tour of the Louvre. Getting to see the Mona Lisa and countless other masterpieces in person was one of the highlights of the trip! Afterwards, the group of coworkers sailed on the Seine River getting to see the beauty of Paris at night while having dinner. Next, they naturally had to catch a show at the Moulin Rouge accompanied by some champagne. To top off their visit to Paris, they visited the Eiffel Tower and dined inside the tower at Madame Brasserie. After they toured Paris, they packed their bags and headed over to their next stop, Mykonos! 

Mykonos

After a busy first leg of the trip, the group wanted to spend their time in Mykonos relaxing. They checked into their next hotel, Nissaki Boutique Hotel, and raved about their experience as well as the beautiful ocean views. With no scheduled tours for this portion of their trip, they spent their time shopping in Mykonos Town. They also went to the Blue Myth Restaurant to celebrate “Greek Night” complete with traditional music and dancing. It was a nice change of pace for them to visit the beaches and experience the blue waters of Mykonos before discovering the ancient Greek history in Athens. 

Athens

On their last leg of the trip, the group checked into the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel for their last couple of nights. They kicked off Athens by doing a private half-day tour visiting sites such as the Parthenon and the New Acropolis Museum. They also went to the Acropol Restaurant in Plaka for lunch. They enjoyed immersing themselves in the history of Greece and seeing the ancient ruins. 

Overall, the trip was a success even when minor issues arose. Maria was able to keep in constant contact with the group and resolve anything that the group was having issues with. With this being their first trip to both France and Greece, having Maria to organize and plan their trip was integral to the enjoyment of their trip. But don’t take our word for it, read their reviews below! 


"Our trip was amazing—Paris to Mykonos to Athens. Maria kept us in the loop regarding changes and updates, it was like having a guardian angel on your side. Even when a few things didn’t go as planned (timing you have to be flexible) things were wonderful. Our accommodations were way beyond expectations, food was amazing and the scenery was like we were in a movie. Maria’s attention to detail made the trip as effortless as possible (if you could only do something about the airports)! We were gone twelve days and they went by fast, fast, fast. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brentwood Travel, Maria was easy to work with and a wealth of information and didn’t mind that I always had another question. Thanks" - Barbara L.


"Maria ROCKS!! Our trip to France / Greece was unbelievable! Maria was available to us anytime we contacted her and was able to take care of any hiccups we might have had. Her vision for our trip and information provided was spot on which made us have a wonderful experience. Hands down very much worth it." 🎉🎉 -Jill J.


"Maria took excellent care of our group of 6, all times of day. Most things went perfectly but when they didn’t she absolutely advocated for us to get refunds. Great trip! Would use again." -Emily D.

Are you interested in visiting France or Greece? Contact Maria today!

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