Best time to visit Greece
From sea-breezy islands to snow-capped peaks and sun-baked plains, Greece offers a panoply of climates to suit everyone.
Ironically, the July/August 'high season' probably isn't the best time to visit Greece – think tourist throngs and unpleasant heat. June and September are nicely hot but with more chance to mix with locals – and visit historic sites with fewer crowds. For hiking, April-June plus September-November are ideal. Spring is wild flowers time, while autumn colour is augmented by harvests - from wine and olives to wild mushrooms. Winter days are often bright – with skiing in the mountains! April to October is sailing season – but note details of prevailing winds, such as the Ionian maistros.
Our Greece Vacations
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From
€1250
8 days
ex flights
Hiking vacation in the West Cyclades, Greece
Walk & explore the authentic Serifos, Sifnos & Milos islands
From
£592 to £914
10 days
ex flights
Greece yoga vacation
Yoga vacation in unspoilt Pelion, Greece by the sea
From
£790
7 days
ex flights
Greek biking vacation
Superb cycling from Athens around mainland Greece
From
US $1785 to US $2015
8 days
ex flights
Multi activity vacation in Greece
A multi activity vacation in Greece
From
€720 to €860
8 days
ex flights
Cyclades sailing & walking vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing & hiking adventure around the Cyclades
From
£685 to £759
7 days
ex flights
Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation
Walk with us and explore the lush, green Ionian islands
From
£697 to £1112
10 days
ex flights
Luxury Greek Island vacation
Organic country estate by the sea on Greek island of Ithaca
From
€2495 to €4950
per week (sleeps 4-6)
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece
Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
From
£592 to £640
7 days
ex flights
Sailing vacation in Greece, Mykonos to Santorini
The boat, the beach and inviting Greek villages
From
US $1662 to US $1782
8 days
ex flights
Peloponnese vacation, cultural tour in Greece
Varied historical sight seeing of the northern Peloponnese
From
US $2200
13 days
ex flights
Sailing vacation in the Aegean Sea
Uninhabited islands in a 6 person boat
From
£520 to £635
7 days
ex flights
Liveaboard diving and sailing vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From
£697 to £812
7 days
ex flights
Cyclades walking vacations in Greece
A gently active vacation in the Cyclades
From
US $1099 to US $1399
8 days
inc UK flights
Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From
£592 to £914
10 days
ex flights
Laconia biking vacation in Greece
A fantastic seaside biking tour in south Peloponnese!
From
€740 to €800
8 days
ex flights
Greece biking vacation, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
From
€735
8 days
ex flights
Greece sailing vacation, Saronic coast
You don't have to be Homer to know it will be a blast!
From
€670
8 days
ex flights
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
From
£945 to £1179
8 days
ex flights
Peloponnese highlights tour, 8 days
The most complete round trip of the Peloponnese
From
€999
8 days
ex flights
Greece in 10 days small group vacation
A complete tour of Greece in 10 days
From
€1650
10 days
ex flights
Greek Islands bicycling and sailing vacation
Bicycle and sail around the Cyclades Greek Islands
From
US $2295
8 days
ex flights
Greece hiking vacation, Kythnos
Hiking vacation on Kythnos, a beautiful Greek island in the Cyclades group
From
€350
6 days
ex flights
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellness Vacation in Pelion, Greece
From
£790
7 days
ex flights
Northern Greece hiking vacation
Hiking&culture tour Thessaloniki,Meteors,Olympus,Chalcidice
From
€1156 to €1393
8 days
ex flights
Nutritional food vacation in the Peloponnese
Cook delicious food for longevity and to eradicate illness.
From
£735 to £845
5 days
ex flights
Walking vacation in Crete
Hike the Samaria Gorge and enjoy the beaches and simple life
From
US $1080
8 days
ex flights
Greek Islands tour
Explore the very best of Greece with stunning scenery
From
US $1850 to US $2130
15 days
ex flights
Mount Olympus hiking vacation, Greece
Unique trekking on Greece's highest mountain plus Meteora.
From
£905 to £935
8 days
ex flights
Greece, month by month
Our top Greece Vacation
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From
€1250
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2019: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Helpdesk
Hello. If you'd like to chat about Greece or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help. Rosy & team.
What happens when in Greece
Chantel Kyriakopoulou-Beuvink from our supplier Natural Greece explains why she believes Easter is the best time to visit Greece – especially Crete: “The celebration of Orthodox Easter (Pascha) in Crete lets you participate in magnificent festivities unchanged for centuries! Hear hymns while the scent of incense accompanies the Good Friday procession. Next day feel the eerie atmosphere at midnight when everyone holds candles, waiting for church bells announcing Christ’s resurrection. Next comes fireworks in the church square, followed by Easter eggs and eating “Margaritsa” soup! Celebrate like you have never done before, with traditional dance, music - and roasted lamb on the spit!”
Festivals & events in Greece
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Athens and Epidaurus Festival (June-August)
Every summer, Greece celebrates its role as birthplace of Western theatre with performances at historic venues – most famously, the magnificent ancient theatre at Epidaurus but also the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on the Acropolis. It's a unique chance to see plays by Sophocles, Aeschylus, Aristophanes and Euripides staged where they were first performed 2,500 years ago.
More about 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.
Discover our recommended things to do in Greece ranging from sublime sailing sites and Byzantine island churches to walking in the sandal steps of Ulysses, or paddling the pristine coastlines of Mediterranean island idylls.
Discover the benefits of a Greece sailing vacation as you contemplate life in the Cyclades, and beyond, from an on board perspective that’s bound to be as relaxing as it will be exhilarating.
Find out what Responsible Travel recommend for traveling in Greece with kids, including Minotaurs, the Med and magic mountains that should never be far from any family-friendly itinerary.
Take yourself off for a week in Greece as you discover the delights of yoga vacations where the sun always shines and the food is just as fresh as the breeze skimming off the Aegean.
Greece self drive vacations put you in full control of how your vacation unfolds, whether you want to hike mountains or visit little out-of-the-way beaches for an authentic take on Greek life.
Greece travel advice should always start with those who know it best which is why we’ve 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 vacation, 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] [Intro: Tom Grimbert]
[Chantel Kyriakopoulou-Beuvink Quote: Klearchos Kapoutsis]
[Athens and Epidaurus Festival: stefg74]
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