Greece & Islands

About Greece

Greece has so much history, beautiful beaches, crystal clear blue waters and friendly and welcoming locals. 


From the historic Plaka quarter in Athens where colourful antique shops, market stalls and tavernas abound, to the more modern Athens; or the beautiful and unspoilt beaches of the peninsula to the Greek Islands each with their own unique charms and attraction...there is so much to see and do that you will want to visit again and again.

Flight time from London Heathrow to Athens is 3 hours 50 minutes


Time Difference: GMT +2 

Medical Information

We can provide general information about any health formalities required for your trip but you should check with your own doctor for your specific circumstances. Up-to-date travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.

Athens 

The Greek capital offers a wealth of archaeological sites to discover. From the Acropolis to the National Archaeological Museum, Athens is a fantastic destination to learn everything about Greek architecture. Other highlights include Plaka which is built into the hillside below the Acropolis and is Athens’ oldest residential Quarter. Nearby you can visit The Temple of Poseidon and Delphi. 



Greek Islands 

Only 227 of the 6000 islands are actually inhabited in Greece. There’s a huge diversity of landscapes with pristine sandy beaches stretching over many miles, rugged mountain ranges, sheltered coves, volcanic soil, caves and wetlands as well as remnants from some of the oldest European civilisations. 

ATHENS
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC.  Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern metro, new motorways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable thanks to the 2004 Summer Olympics.
CORFU
Corfu boasts rolling hills and pine forests as well as mountains and groves of olive trees giving it the nickname of the Emerald Island. It's a place with a fascinating history and interesting heritage.  It charms visitors with the Venetian style, the lovely beaches and the relaxing feeling. 
KOS
The Greek island of Kos attracts yachters and holidaymakers every year to experience its magnificent coastline.  At first glance it’s thoroughly traditional, with its sugar-cube houses, ancient ruins and timeworn windmills. But it’s also home to the purpose-built resort of Kamari, which is bubbling with cafés, bars and restaurants.
SANTORINI
The island’s popular black volcanic Perissa and Kamari beaches are very popular, as is its arguably most famous Red Beach near Akrotiri.  With its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and never-ending vineyards, Santorini is Greece at its traditional best.
CRETE
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea.  There are a variety of resorts from the traditional small fishing villages to larger more cosmopolitan resorts.  The island is even home to Vai – Europe’s only palm-tree forest beach. 
HALKIDIKI
This three-fingered peninsula.  The westernmost peninsula, called Kassandra, is the most popular of the three.  The next peninsula over, called Sithonia, is wilder and more rugged than Kassandra and Mount Athos is the easternmost of Halkidiki’s peninsulas.  The region offers visitors a go-slow atmosphere and some of the best scenery in the country.
 SKIATHOS
This Greek isle is edged by some of the best beaches in the Aegean, and they’re complemented by clear blue waves and an emerald countryside. Whitewashed Skiathos Town is spread over 2 hills on the south-east coast of the island. With 2 large yacht harbours, gourmet restaurants, members-only bars and designer shopping, it’s a see-and-be-seen kind of place.
THE REST OF GREECE
Apart from mainland Greece, the country is made up of thousands of islands. Estimates range from 1,200 to 6,000 in total. However, the number of inhabited islands is somewhere between 160 and 230. There are plenty of options to choose from including Mykonos one of the most visited and cosmopolitan islands or Preveza with great beaches, a peaceful atmosphere and a landscape of natural beauty or why not head to the old town of Rhodes is a must see as it's one of the finest walled cities in Europe.