Greece may be home to some of the most glorious beaches and crystal-clear waters on the Med, but its also renowned for its rich history and culture, divine cuisine and stunning scenery.
Here are a few ideas of how to spend your time in Greece. Visit our Experiences page for more ideas, and browse our sample itineraries for lots more detail.
The Ionian Islands – Discover the imposing fortresses of Corfu Town and the fascinating combination of Venetian, French and British architecture in the old town. In 1953, a devastating earthquake hit the island of Kefalonia, but it fortunately still remains one of the Ionian’s most splendid islands, explore the pretty villages of the north of the island, where many of the dilapidated old stone houses still remain.
Crete – Explore the beautiful old town of Chania on the west of the island with its historic Turkish and Venetian architecture or head East and marvel at the ancient site of Knossos, and Spinalonga island, once a Venetian stronghold before becoming a leper colony in the early 1900s.
Athens is of course famed for The Acropolis crowned by the Parthenon, it looms over the city from almost every angle, and is 100% worth a visit either in the cooler months or bright and early in the summer before the heat of sun peaks.
Take in the breath-taking views on a hiking tour one of the Ionian Islands. From a professional guided walking tour of Corfu Town and the famous Corfu Trail, or head up independently to check out the panoramic views form Assos Castle in Kefalonia, we can arrange and recommend the best walks on the Greek islands.
There are so many stunning secret beaches, coves and bays that can only be discovered by boat on the Greek Islands, why not hire a private boat for the day. Or, for the ultimate Greek Island experience, spend a week on board in style on one of Fleewinter’s gorgeous luxury yachts, combined with some time in a hotel or private luxury villa on land…
Renowned for having some of the best, and most breath-taking beaches on the Med, Greece will certainly not disappoint! The dramatic views over the cliff down to Myrtos beach in Kefalonia are well worth a visit, as are the gorgeous small inlets in northern Corfu. Not to mention the pink hued sand of Elafonisi beach in Crete…whether you are after sandy beach with water sports for the kids, or a little hamlet with a couple of beachfront tavernas, you are spoilt for choice on the many islands of Greece.
Each region of Greece has its own personality when it comes to food, sample some typical Corfiot cuisine such as ‘Pastitsada’, a delicious meaty pasta dish, the scrumptious local village cheese in Crete, and superb street food you can get your teeth in to in Athens. Whether you want a simple olive oil tasting session, food and wine pairing discovery or a full blown gastronomic tour, you won’t be going hungry in Greece…
Some of our hotels have some pretty impressive spa, with an overwhelming number of invigorating, pampering treatments, some also offer wellness retreats including yoga, dietary and fitness weeks. For those staying in private villas in Corfu, we can arrange for a professional therapist to visit you in the privacy of your own home so you can lie back and relax with an indulgent treatment with those unforgettable Ionian views…
Take a look at our Experiences page for more info, or simply call us for a chat on 020 7112 0019.
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