Greece is a country that woos everyone with its simple, down-to-earth approach to life and the friendliness of its people. With a coastline ranked 11th in the world and three summer months of guaranteed sunshine, it’s no surprise Greece is synonymous with a beach holiday, but there’s more to the country than that. Athens and Thessaloniki are two top city breaks, mountainous interiors offer tremendous hikes – even skiing, and Greece’s glorious history ensures there are impressive ancient sites all over, including Delphi, Mycenae and Olympia.
I still remember my amazement when confronted with a fresco of Hades abducting Persephone in the tombs of the Macedonian Kings in Vergina. For here was a chariot that was depicted with modern perspective, a technique that wouldn’t take off in Western Art until it was ‘invented’ by Italian masters in the Renaissance. Greece has a knack of constantly surprising you with the unexpected.
7 Nights bed & breakfast in double or twin Deluxe Garden view room
5 rounds per person including buggies and transfers at choice of the 4 Costa Navarino courses: Bay, Dunes, Olympic and Hills
An expert-led archaeological, cultural and gastronomic tour exploring the Peloponnese in Greece.
An expert-led gulet cruise exploring the archaeology, culture and gastronomy of some of the must fascinating and beautiful Greek islands tour.
Hike the Menalon Trail the On Foot way, from one remote stone village to the next, through mountains and wooded valleys. Visit ancient monasteries built in precarious positions in the valleys, and stay in traditional family-run guesthouses.
Following in the Footsteps of Patrick Leigh Fermor in Greece is a highly original 11-day tour dedicated to the celebrated writer. We begin in central Athens, then travel to the monasteries of Meteora, Missolonghi with its Lord Byron associations and the southern Peloponnese.
A spectacular expert-led gulet cruise from the famous island of Samos south through the entire Dodecanese chain, including eleven of the most beautiful and evocative of the Greek islands and no less than three UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites.
A comprehensive survey of the principal Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic sites in mainland Greece.
Highlights include Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi.
In Athens, a full day on the Acropolis and in the ancient Agora.
Greece - Mountains & Myths from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Greece. Available from 3 May 2023 to 3 May 2023 this 13 day trip costs from £3,175, which includes flights.
New for summer 2023. Villa Oly, Paxos, Greece
Price from £1,403 per person* (based on two sharing) including flights, return transfers and 7 nights' self catering accommodation.
*Based on travel on 08 May from London Gatwick. Alternative departure dates and regional departures available on request.
A self guided hike based in the Vikos Gorge, in the beautiful Zagoria region of Greece.
