Greece Holidays

Mainland living

This nation might be famous for its family of Greek islands, but mainland Greece's trident-shaped Halkidiki peninsula deserves the limelight, too. Take a boat trip from Ouranoupolis to admire Mount Athos, chill out in Sithonia or discover some great diving spots offshore on Kassandra. Of course, Greece holidays wouldn't be complete without a visit to its age-old capital, Athens. Home to the Acropolis and heaving with archaeological sites, it's giving major main character energy.

Aegean splendour

The Aegean Sea anchors some of the most popular Greek island holiday spots. Rhodes is up there, thanks to its sandy beaches and ancient ruins, and picturesque Kos is easy on the eye. Meanwhile, the glamorous reputations of blue-domed Mykonos and Santorini precede them. None more so than pine-clad Skopelos though – AKA the home of Mamma Mia.

Corfu and company

The Ionian islands bask off Greece’s west coast. Corfu is a top family-friendly destination, while beach-lovers flock to the white sand and fishing villages of Kefalonia. Fresh fish fills the belly of Greek cuisine – dine at a local taverna or back yourself to catch your own. Party starters prefer Zante, but this island has a quiet side, too, thanks to peaceful countryside and secluded coves.

The heavyweight

The mega Greek island of Crete sits to the south. The island combines lively spots like Malia and Hersonissos with old town vibes in Rethymnon and Blue Flag beach resorts like Aghios Nikolaos. Hit up the must-visit Palace of Knossos for an ancient history lesson or head inland into the olive groves for stunning panoramic views at the Samaria Gorge and Psiloritis Natural Park.

Fancy seeing Greece by train?

We also offer flight-free trips to Greece, in partnership with Byway. Tick off stylish Italian cities en route to Corfu Town, or set your sights on Athens and its world-famous ancient sights – via Italy or the Balkans. Browse flight-free trips to Greece.