Greece travel guide




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Our Greece Vacations
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
Self drive vacation in Northern Greece, hike & tour
Macedonia & Epirus - sightseeing & walking in ancient Greece
Peloponnese turtle conservation vacation, Greece
Sea turtle volunteering on stunning Greek beaches
Greece hiking vacation, Kythnos
Hiking vacation on Kythnos, a beautiful Greek island in the Cyclades group
Peloponnese family activity vacation in Greece
Ultimate family multi activity vacation in Greece
Luxury Greek Island vacation
Organic country estate by the sea on Greek island of Ithaca
Greece biking vacation, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
Cyclades walking vacations in Greece
A gently active vacation in the Cyclades
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece
Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
Peloponnese highlights tour, 7 days
The most complete round trip of the Peloponnese
Liveaboard diving and sailing vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation
Walk with us and explore the lush, green Ionian islands
Hiking vacation in the West Cyclades, Greece
Walk & explore the authentic Serifos, Sifnos & Milos islands
Athens tailor made vacation in Greece
Explore Athens, living the true life of the Athenians!
Walking vacation in Corfu, Greece
Hillside villages, whitewashed monasteries and quiet beaches
Brown bear tracking in Northern Greece
Track wild bears & explore the wilderness with park rangers
Walking vacation in Crete
Hike the Samaria Gorge and enjoy the beaches and simple life
Multi activity vacation in Greece
A multi activity vacation in Greece
Cyclades sailing & walking vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing & hiking adventure around the Cyclades
Greece yoga vacation
Yoga vacation in unspoilt Pelion, Greece by the sea
Greece in 7 days archaeology tours
A complete tour of Greece and its archaeological sites.
Mani vacation in the Peloponnese in Greece
An unconventional destination for alternative travelers
Northern Greece hiking vacation
North Greece Unique Experience. Hiking Vikos,Meteora,Olympus
Ithaca sea kayaking skills vacation, Greece
Kayaking escape in a gorgeous Greek island.
Greek biking vacation
Superb cycling from Athens around mainland Greece
Kefalonia cycling tour, autumn
.Fully supported road cycling trip to Kefalonia.
Greek Islands tour
Explore the very best of Greece with stunning scenery
Nutritional food vacation in the Peloponnese
Cook to supercharge the metabolism and protect from Covid19.
What we rate & what we don't
Bear Tracking
Greek Wine
Retreats
Watery Nature
Archaeology
Beaches
Island Sailing
Cycling
Package resorts
Athens
Plate smashing
Heat
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in Greece
Greeks are generous hosts and if you are invited out, the host will expect to pay.Plump dark Kalamata olives are a tangy Greek icon exported globally
Greeks love pies! Try tyropita (cheese pie) and spanakopita (spinach pie)
Traditional restaurant types include mayirio specialising in one-pot stews and baked dishes, plus mezedhopoleio which offer lots of small plate dishes (mezedhes).


Our top Greece Vacation
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
2021: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
People & language
‘Hello’ is pronounced ya-sas,
‘please’ is para-kalo,
‘thank you’ is ef-ha-risto.
‘Yes’, confusingly, sounds like ‘no’ – neh.
‘No’ is o-hi.
‘Do you speak English?’ is mi-lah-te an-gli-ka?
Spoken for 4,000 years (and written for 3,000 years), Greek is Europe’s oldest language. Globally, only Chinese is older.
Gifts & shopping
Greece makes excellent wine – Naoussa and Santorini have some particularly fine options.Carved objects made from olive wood are beautiful vacation mementoes for your home.
Olive oil made by small producers is a perfect gourmet gift.
On the islands in particular you'll find beautiful hand-made leather bags as well as textile products like table cloths.
Greeks have a long history of relaxing using worry beads (kompoloi) and there are some beautiful examples to buy – there's even a kompoloi museum in Nafplio


How much does it cost?
1.5l bottle of water – 50p
Big cup of Greek coffee - £2.50
Train ticket Athens to
Thessaloniki - £30
Bottle of excellent Greek wine: £8