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.
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.
We are proud to offer this spectacular expert-led tour of Crete. Discover the legendary island with Peter Sommer Travels.
Corfu, Walks & Wildflowers offers half-day walks in the unspoilt northeast of the island, with olive groves, traditional villages and areas of open maquis. Running 25 Apr - 2 May 2025 (max 14 guests), it coincides with the best time for spring wildflowers. We eat out in tavernas to taste specialities including spicy meat stews and fresh fish.
The RYA Day Skipper is a valuable qualification and recognised as evidence of competence by insurance and charter companies worldwide. Perfect if you are considering a flotilla or bareboat holiday.
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.
A week aboard a luxury yacht from Greek Islands Luxury Sailing is an exhilarating holiday in Greece. Available from 1 May 2015 to 31 Oct 2030 this 8 day trip costs from £1,560 and has a maximum group size of 8 persons.
A self guided hike based in the Vikos Gorge, in the beautiful Zagoria region of Greece.
An expert-led archaeological, cultural and gastronomic tour exploring the Peloponnese in Greece.
In the realm of myth and folklore, where ancient deities reigned supreme and legendary heroes battled, the allure of Classical Greece is simply unparalleled. Embark on a journey that retraces the steps of ancient Spartans and Olympians, traversing lush valleys adorned with wild olive and plane trees, and delving into the remnants of a bygone era.
This ‘fast-track’ package brings together the Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses into a convenient two week sailing course. Prior to arriving in Greece participants complete both of the online theory courses in their own time.
