Greece

The hardest part of planning a trip to Greece is choosing where to go. Our Greece vacation packages are planned and customized with private guides so you can catch the right season at Santorini, the right boat ride at Mykonos, and the right sunset in the Cyclades, ditching the crowd.

A Journey to Greece

Greece is two countries in one trip. There's the mainland — the Acropolis at opening hour, the theatre at Epidaurus where a whisper carries to the back row, the monasteries at Meteora balanced on rock pillars. Then there are the islands — Santorini for the caldera, Mykonos for the nights, Crete for an entire week, Milos and Folegandros for the mellow days.

Getting the balance right is our job — so you can enjoy the culture, the vibe and the adventure at the right time.

Where to Go in Greece

• Athens — Two days is enough for the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and a long dinner in Plaka. Go early or go at dusk; the middle of the day is reserved for the cruise groups.
• Santorini — The caldera view is worth every cliché written about it. Stay in Imerovigli rather than Oia if you want the same sunset with half the crowd.
• Mykonos — Beach clubs, Little Venice, and the archaeological site at Delos a short boat ride away.
• Crete — The largest island and the only one that rewards a full week. Knossos, the Venetian harbour at Chania, the Samaria Gorge, and the best food in all of Greece.
• Thessaloniki — Byzantine churches, a waterfront promenade, and a food scene that locals rate above Athens.
• The Peloponnese — Nafplio, Mycenae, Olympia and Costa Navarino. Reachable by road from Athens and largely missed by first-time visitors.
• Meteora — Monasteries on sandstone pinnacles in central Greece. A day from Athens by train, and unlike anywhere else in the country.

Greece Island Tours

There are around 200 inhabited Greek islands, and you can definitely see more than a handful in one trip. Our Greece island tours are routed by ferry, private charter, or short domestic flight, depending on your dates — because in summer the Meltemi wind is tough, and a plan with no alternative is a plan that fails.

We pair islands that work well together, such as Santorini and Mykonos, Paros and Naxos, or Crete on its own.

Taste Greece, Hands On

Greek food is best understood in a kitchen, not just a taverna. We arrange private cooking classes with local cooks, olive oil and wine tastings in the regions that produce them, and market walks through Athens before you cook what you've bought. On the islands, that might mean a family-run kitchen above the sea; in the Peloponnese, a working olive farm. It's the kind of afternoon that stays with people long after the trip.

When to Visit Greece

• May–June — The best window. Warm sea, everything open, and no July crowds while you see the islands.
• July–August — Hottest, busiest, most expensive. Book six to nine months ahead. Expect Meltemi winds through the Cyclades.
• September–October — The other best window. The sea is at its warmest, the sunlight softens, and Athens is comfortable again.
• November–April — Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete stay open year-round. Most Cycladic island hotels and ferries close or reduce sharply.

Luxury Greece Tours With Private Local Guides

A licensed guide changes the Acropolis from a climb into a story. Our luxury Greece tours run with private, licensed local guides — archaeologists at the ancient sites, sommeliers in Santorini's vineyards, and drivers who know which coast is worth the extra hour. You travel privately, fitting your schedule. No coaches, no fixed departures, and no thirty-person groups.

Private Greece Tours & Custom Itineraries

Every itinerary starts empty. Tell us your dates, which islands you want to explore, and how mobile you are, and leave the rest to us.

Private Greece tours cover the commute so that you enjoy no-fuss travel — ferry timings that connect, hotel transfers where taxis are scarce, private boat charters, and restaurant tables in Oia that are usually booked out months in advance. Greece travel packages can run five days or three weeks, mainland only or island to island.

Greece Honeymoon Packages

Greece is easily one of the greatest honeymoon destinations in Europe — short flights between islands, hotels built for two, and romantic sunsets.

Most Greece honeymoon packages we plan run two or three nights in Athens, then four or five split between a caldera-view suite in Santorini and somewhere quieter — Paros, Milos or Folegandros. For a luxury honeymoon in Greece, you can add a private catamaran for the day, a vineyard dinner above the caldera, or a helicopter transfer between islands.

Greece Destination Weddings

A Greek island wedding is tricky, since the paperwork is the part couples underestimate.

Our Greece wedding packages cover the venue, the ceremony, the guest travel, and the accommodation blocks — from a small ceremony above the caldera in Santorini to a full weekend on Crete or Mykonos. We coordinate with local planners on documentation and timing, and handle the travel side for every guest flying in. Start twelve to eighteen months ahead for a summer date.

Greece Family Vacations

Greece is well known as a kid-friendly destination. The food is simple, the sea is calm, the days are outdoors, and nobody minds a late dinner.

Our Greece family tours tend to favour one or two bases over constant movement, starting from Crete or the Peloponnese for space and beaches, with a short Athens stay for the Acropolis. We plan around nap times and attention spans: shorter guided visits, boat days, and hotels with rooms that connect.

Greece Tours From the USA

US passport holders travel to Greece visa-free for stays up to 90 days in any 180 days under Schengen rules. Direct flights run to Athens from New York, Newark, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Washington — mostly seasonal, at around 9 to 11 hours.

We plan Greece tours from USA departures end to end — flight timing that doesn't waste your first day, a first night positioned for jet lag, and 24/7 support in your time zone while you're away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Greece vacation package cost?

It depends on season, islands, and hotel category. July and August carry the highest rates, and caldera-view rooms in Santorini price well above the rest of the country. We cost each itinerary individually. Send us your dates and budget, and we'll build to it.

How many days do you need in Greece?

Seven to ten days covers Athens and two islands comfortably. Five days works for Athens and one island. Two weeks lets you add the Peloponnese, Crete, or a third island without living on ferries.

What is the best time to visit Greece?

May to June and September to October. Warm weather, open islands, and far fewer people than midsummer. July and August are the hottest and busiest.

Do I need a visa for Greece as a US citizen?

US passport holders can enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Check current entry requirements before travel.

Can I customize a Greece tour?

Yes. Every itinerary we build is private and customized. The tours listed here are starting points, not fixed departures.

Start Planning Your Greece Trip With Us

Tell us when you want to travel and what you want from it. Your advisor will build a first itinerary and adjust it until it's right. Plan your trip → or call +1 646 207 55 00.