Things to do in Greece
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Into the big blue
When you explore Greece and its seemingly endless islands by water, every day feels different to the one before. Skip between the glories of UNESCO World Heritage Sites aboard a luxurious traditional gulet; anchor up in secluded bays perfect for a refreshing dip in the moonlight or a walk along a deserted beach, or scuba dive and snorkel over colourful reefs, ruins and spectacular biodiversity.
Our Greece Holidays
Luxury Greek Island holiday accommodation
Organic country estate by the sea on Greek island of Ithaca
From
2495 to 4950
per week (sleeps 4-6)
Greece cycling holiday
Superb cycling from Athens around mainland Greece
From
£1699 to £1849
8 days
inc UK flights
Ancient Greece small group holiday
The Ancient Greek Civilization (Athens-Delphi-Peloponnese)
From
1870
10 days
ex flights
Walking holiday in the West Cyclades, Greece
Walk & explore the authentic Serifos, Sifnos & Milos islands
From
£592 to £914
10 days
ex flights
Greece cycling holiday, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
From
735
8 days
ex flights
Sailing holiday in the Aegean Sea
Unique sailing adventure off the beaten track in Greece
From
£510 to £620
7 days
ex flights
Naxos and the small Cyclades walking holiday, Greece
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From
£592 to £914
10 days
ex flights
Peloponnese holiday, cultural tour in Greece
Varied historical sight seeing of the northern Peloponnese
From
£1837 to £2042
13 days
inc UK flights
Multi activity holiday in Greece
A multi activity holiday in Greece
From
720 to 860
8 days
ex flights
Liveaboard diving and sailing holiday in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From
£677 to £788
7 days
ex flights
Cyclades sailing & walking holiday in Greece
Combine a sailing & hiking adventure around the Cyclades
From
£685 to £759
7 days
ex flights
Walking holiday in Crete
Hike the Samaria Gorge and enjoy the beaches and simple life
From
£1119 to £1293
8 days
inc UK flights
Cyclades walking holidays in Greece
A gently active holiday in the Cyclades
From
£1299 to £1599
8 days
inc UK flights
Laconia cycling holiday in Greece
A fantastic seaside biking tour in south Peloponnese!
From
740 to 800
8 days
ex flights
Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki walking holiday
Walk with us and explore the lush, green Ionian islands
From
£697 to £1112
10 days
ex flights
Sailing holiday in Greece, Mykonos to Santorini
The boat, the beach and inviting Greek villages
From
£1072 to £1222
8 days
ex flights
Meteora and Pindos Mountains walking holiday in Greece
Rock formations and monasteries of Meteora and Vikos Gorge.
From
£690
8 days
ex flights
Cyclades walking holiday, Greece
Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
From
£592 to £640
7 days
ex flights
Greece walking holiday, Kythnos
Hiking holiday on Kythnos, a beautiful Greek island in the Cyclades group
From
395
6 days
ex flights
Athens tailor made holiday in Greece
Explore Athens, living the true life of the Athenians!
From
219
5 days
ex flights
Aromatherapy & wellness retreat in Greece
Experience ultimate relaxation in outstanding beauty
From
£1150
8 days
ex flights
Northern Greece walking holiday
North Greece Unique Experience. Hiking Vikos,Meteora,Olympus
From
1007
7 days
ex flights
Greek island hiking holiday in Serifos
Hike to hill-top villages, a monastery, a winery
From
340
5 days
ex flights
Greece sailing holiday, Saronic coast
You don't have to be Homer to know it will be a blast!
From
580 to 829
8 days
ex flights
Greek Islands bike and boat holiday
Cycle and sail around the Cyclades Greek Islands
From
£1630 to £1720
8 days
ex flights
Tailor made holiday in Greece
Create your own personalized tour fitted to your needs!
From
1000
9 days
ex flights
Get close to history
Greece offers a trip through time as much as space, with six millennia of history and creativity. Take to the stage in the birthplace of theatre at the hill-ringed 4th century BC auditorium of Epidaurus. Or stand on the starting line of world sport at ancient Olympia. Be awestruck by mountain-set Delphi and its tales of prophecy, or stand amid the stones of Agamemnon's Mycenae conjuring the dramas it inspired. In Athens, explore the majestic Acropolis.
Less old but no less grand are the mountain monasteries rising in the majestic Loussios gorge, or the Byzantine island churches encountered while blissfully sailing the Cyclades. Along the way, spend time in Arkadia (yes, it really exists), lovely seaside Nafplio (first capital of modern Greece), and UNESCO-rated medieval Monemvasia hidden away on its own island off the Peloponnese coast.
Less old but no less grand are the mountain monasteries rising in the majestic Loussios gorge, or the Byzantine island churches encountered while blissfully sailing the Cyclades. Along the way, spend time in Arkadia (yes, it really exists), lovely seaside Nafplio (first capital of modern Greece), and UNESCO-rated medieval Monemvasia hidden away on its own island off the Peloponnese coast.
Greece lets you stretch your legs - and your senses.![]()
Walking
Stride deserted trails across secret islands like Syros, Sifnos, Tinos or Ulysses' rugged home Lefkada on a Greece walking holiday. Pause for traditional villages, honey-stoned ruins and cooling dips on virgin coves, or just drink in the views and scent of wild herbs. Discover Santorini's volcanic beauty away from the throng. And on the mainland, trek Mt Olympus, Greece's highest peak and home of ancient gods for spectacular alpine flora and fauna.
Our top Greece Holiday
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From
1250
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Greece or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help.
Work with the water
15,000km of coast and thousands of islands make for water sports nirvana. Shallow waters and excellent winds make the Argolic Gulf ideal for windsurfing and kite surfing, or take things slower with kayaking or maybe some sea-biking! Brush up sailing skills on island voyages, feeling the wind and trimming the sails as you head for another perfect cove or characterful port.
Crystal clear water with 40m visibility makes Greece a diving joy. Fin past reefs and wrecks, sharing the briny with curious dolphins, colourful scorpion and parrot fish, sleek moray eels and barracuda plus, perhaps, loggerhead turtles and monk seals. Dazzle yourself with a night dive through phosphorescent plankton in a magical Ios bay. And don't forget the water snaking inland you'll love rafting on the Lousios, one of the most beautiful rivers of Greece.
Crystal clear water with 40m visibility makes Greece a diving joy. Fin past reefs and wrecks, sharing the briny with curious dolphins, colourful scorpion and parrot fish, sleek moray eels and barracuda plus, perhaps, loggerhead turtles and monk seals. Dazzle yourself with a night dive through phosphorescent plankton in a magical Ios bay. And don't forget the water snaking inland you'll love rafting on the Lousios, one of the most beautiful rivers of Greece.
More about Greece
Check out our temperature & rainfall chart which features Crete and Athens alongside a month by month guide to help you discover the best time to visit Greece. Particularly useful if youre interested in festival & events will be our recommendations on what happens when in Greece.
Our Greece travel guide is as smooth as olive oil, as appealing as a deserted Cycadean island in May, and, dare we say it, as interesting as a tour around the classical sites of the Peloponnese.
Learn where to go and make the most of your time as you pore over our Greece map & itineraries which will take you from Thessaloniki & Mt Olympus in the north to the Peloponnese, the Cyclades and Crete, further south.
Find out what Responsible Travel recommend for travelling in Greece with kids, including Minotaurs, the Med and magic mountains that should never be far from any family-friendly itinerary.
If youre interested in the myths and legends of the ancient world, the Greek mainland, including the Peloponnese, is certain to sate your curiosity.
Greece walking holidays take you along mountain trails and coastal paths with plenty of ancient sites and natural wonders to keep an eye out for along the way.
Greece self drive holidays put you in full control of how your holiday unfolds, whether you want to hike mountains or visit little out-of-the-way beaches for an authentic take on Greek life.
Discover the benefits of a Greece sailing holiday as you contemplate life in the Cyclades, and beyond, from an on board perspective thats bound to be as relaxing as it will be exhilarating.
Small ship cruising in Greece is about experiencing island life at a relaxed pace, not about being bombarded by entertainment on a floating hotel.
Take yourself off for a week in Greece as you discover the delights of yoga holidays where the sun always shines and the food is just as fresh as the breeze skimming off the Aegean.
With between 1,200 and 6,000 islands, from tiny uninhabited specks to large rocky land masses, Greece is without parallel when it comes to island variety.
Rightfully popular and wildly beautiful, the Cyclades archipelago holds over 200 islands, which are largely mountainous and mostly uninhabited.
At just an hour and a half from Athens, the charms of the Peloponnese are well known to locals, but for international travellers, this peninsula lags far behind the Greek Islands in popularity.
While many people concentrate on the Greek islands, its well worth spending some time in the capital.
Wellness holidays in Greece connect you with the therapeutic powers of Mediterranean sea and sunshine and its healing herbs and plants, which have sustained and revived since the time of the Gods.
Greece travel advice should always start with those who know it best which is why weve asked our suppliers to give us their recommendations alongside a few pearls of wisdom related to health & safety in Greece.
Everyone should want to find out how to travel right in Greece, which is why our responsible tourism in Greece page is devoted to helping you preserve the wildlife & environment of this gorgeous part of southern Europe.
From idyllic island-hopping to hiking between fascinating archaeological sites and sublime cycling, find your perfect holiday, and stacks of information on what to see and do, with all our Greece guides in one place.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Alex Antoniadis] [Into the big blue: Barna Bartis]
[Get close to history: AussieActive]
[Work with the water: fxxu]
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