How many nights do I need?

We suggest 7–14 nights. Our Greece packages can be extended or shortened to suit you.

Can I combine Greece with another destination?

Yes. Many travellers pair it with a neighbouring destination — use the trip builder or mention it in your inquiry.

Low-angle view of the Doric marble columns of the Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, against a clear sky

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Greece

Q: Do I need a visa?

Requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance; we can point you to the right resources.

Ancient ruins, whitewashed villages and azure bays

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Why go to Greece

Combine the Acropolis with island sunsets — Greece blends classical history with some of the Mediterranean’s best beaches.

Most travellers begin in Athens. Our specialists typically suggest 7–14 nights to see the highlights without rushing — longer if you’d like to combine regions or add beach time.

Best time: May–Oct
Suggested length: 7–14 nights
Packages from: $2,608 pp
Main gateway: Athens
Time zone: UTC+2
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Greece at a glance

Hellenic Republic

Capital: Athens
Region: Southern Europe, Europe
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Greek
Dialling code: +30
ISO codes: GR · GRC · 300
Local time: —Europe/Athens

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Best time to visit

Recommended: May–OctPossible, with trade-offs

Key attractions & experiences

Acropolis of Athens

The sacred rock of ancient Athens, where the 5th-century BC temples of Pericles' building programme still stand above the modern city. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the starting point of most Greece itineraries.

Whitewashed houses and a windmill of Oia lit up at dusk on the cliff above the sea, Santorini

Santorini caldera

A sea-filled volcanic basin ringed by cliffs of more than 300 metres, with the whitewashed villages of Fira, Imerovigli and Oia strung along its rim and famous sunsets over the water.

Meteora

A forest of towering sandstone and conglomerate pillars in Thessaly, topped by Byzantine-era monasteries that are still home to monks and nuns. Inscribed by UNESCO in 1988.

Crete

Greece's largest island combines the Minoan palace of Knossos, the Venetian harbour towns of Chania and Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and the lagoon beaches of Balos and Elafonisi.

Destination guide

Explore 21 places in Greece

Landmarks, sacred sites, islands, parks and food streets — each with its story, the best time to go and what’s nearby.

21 places in Greece

Heritage

Central Athens, Attica

Acropolis of Athens

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Viewpoint

Fira and Oia, Santorini (South Aegean)

Santorini caldera

A sea-filled volcanic basin ringed by cliffs of more than 300 metres, with the whitewashed villages of Fira, Imerovigli and Oia strung along its rim and famous sunsets over the water.

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Religious site

Kalambaka, Trikala (Thessaly)

Meteora

A forest of towering sandstone and conglomerate pillars in Thessaly, topped by Byzantine-era monasteries that are still home to monks and nuns. Inscribed by UNESCO in 1988.

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Island

Crete (Region of Crete)

Crete

Greece's largest island combines the Minoan palace of Knossos, the Venetian harbour towns of Chania and Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and the lagoon beaches of Balos and Elafonisi.

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Museum

Makrygianni, Athens (Attica)

Acropolis Museum

The museum at the foot of the Acropolis that houses the original sculptures and finds from the sacred rock, with a top-floor Parthenon Gallery looking straight at the temple. Opened in 2009.

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Narrow stone-paved lane in Plaka lined with yellow neoclassical houses, green shutters and potted plants

Heritage

Plaka and Monastiraki, central Athens (Attica)

Plaka & Ancient Agora, Athens

Lanes of neoclassical houses, Byzantine churches and Ottoman monuments on the north slope of the Acropolis, leading to the Ancient Agora, the civic heart of Classical Athens with its well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus.

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The marble columns of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion against a deep blue sky

Heritage

Sounio, Lavreotiki (Attica)

Cape Sounion - Temple of Poseidon

The columns of Poseidon's temple stand on a headland above the Aegean at the southern tip of Attica, one of the most famous sunset spots in Greece and an easy half-day trip from Athens.

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The ancient theatre of Delphi on a green hillside with the Temple of Apollo below and mountains beyond

Heritage

Delphi, Phocis (Central Greece)

Delphi

The ancient Greeks' 'navel of the world', where pilgrims came to consult Apollo's oracle. Temples, treasuries, a theatre and a stadium climb a mountainside above an olive-filled valley.

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The Venetian Bourtzi fortress on its islet in Nafplio harbour, reflected in calm water with mountains behind

Heritage

Nafplio and Mykines, Argolida (Peloponnese)

Nafplio & Mycenae

A graceful harbour town of Venetian forts and neoclassical mansions, the first capital of modern Greece, paired with Mycenae, the great Late Bronze Age citadel 24 km away.

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BeachHoneymoon

Greece · 8 nights5★ Boutique

Athens & Santorini Escape

Acropolis guided tour
Caldera-view suite
Sunset catamaran

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$2,727 pp

CultureNature

Greece · 11 nights4★ Hotel

Classic Greece: Athens, Meteora & Crete

Delphi & Meteora
Knossos
Cretan beaches

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$2,608 pp

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Sample itinerary

Athens & Santorini Escape

9 days · 5★ boutique · indicative from $2,727 pp. Every day can be adjusted.

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Day 1
Arrive in Athens
You’re met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your boutique. The rest of the day is free to settle in — your travel specialist will have left a welcome pack with local tips.
Day 2
Acropolis of Athens
Explore the Parthenon with an archaeologist guide. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 3
Santorini caldera
Cliff-top villages of Oia and Fira above the volcanic lagoon. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 4
Meteora
Monasteries perched on towering rock pillars. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 5
Day at leisure
A free day to explore at your own pace. Suggested: catamaran cruises, gorge hikes, cooking classes. Optional excursions can be pre-booked as add-ons.
Day 6
Acropolis of Athens
Explore the Parthenon with an archaeologist guide. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.

Food, culture & things to do

Food

Fresh seafood, mezze, Cretan olive oil

Culture

Panigiri village festivals and Byzantine churches

Shopping

Ceramics, olive-wood and natural sponges

Activities

Catamaran cruises, gorge hikes, cooking classes

Practical information

Language: Greek
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone: UTC+2
Gateway: Athens
Best for: Islands, History, Food & drink, Photography

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance before you travel — your specialist can point you to the right resources.