Luxury Greece Holidays

Experience perfect sandy beaches, feel the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea lapping at your toes, and explore some of the world’s most ancient wonders on a luxury holiday to Greece.

ENCHANTING ISLANDS, ANCIENT HISTORY, AND BLISSFUL BEACHES

A luxury holiday to Greece ticks all the boxes, pristine beaches, an eclectic choice of opulent hotels, resorts, and exclusive villas, and picture-perfect scenery.  Wander through charming Grecian villages, frequent a traditional taverna or two and sample some of that famously warm Greek hospitality.

Mainland Greece offers sweeping coastlines with long stretches of perfect sands, and as you head inland discover charming hillside villages dotted between vast olive groves. The majestic Acropolis towers majestically above the ancient capital of Athens and in the south, the beautiful Peloponnese is a short distance from Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. In the north, Halkidiki is a perfect blend of emerald green forests leading to 300 miles of gorgeous coastline interspersed with lavish hotels and cosmopolitan beachfront resorts.

Choosing a favourite Greek island is almost impossible, and island-hopping is a favoured way to experience the best that this vast archipelago has to offer.  With its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, Rhodes promises a slower pace that is favoured by families. The larger islands of Crete and Corfu are ideal for beach lovers, with a varied choice of luxury accommodation interspersed with pretty towns and villages ideal for exploring on sunny afternoons.

Picture perfect Mykonos is an eclectic mix of cobblestoned streets and absolute glamour, flawless beaches, chic boutique hotels, and the hottest parties around. The iconic blue and white clifftops of Santorini are interspersed with stylish hotels, adorned with infinity pools and intimate terraces where you can sip champagne and watch the fiery sun sinking into the horizon.

Top 5 things to do in Greece

• Visit the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most recognisable ancient monument in the Western world. It is believed to have been inhabited between 4000BC and 3000BC! (Tip: visit in the early morning to avoid the crowds)
• Take a wander around beautiful Rhodes Old Town, cobbled alleyways lead to lively squares. Enjoy local seafood and Greek music in a traditional taverna and soak up the atmosphere of this charming medieval city.
• Take a boat ride from Athens to the tiny island of Hydra. The only way to travel to Hydra is by water, and there are no cars here either. The white-washed buildings and pretty harbour are a perfect spot for people-watching, or take a dip in the sea before heading back to your resort.
• Hop over to enchanting Kefalonia to experience the pristine white sands, an endless list of water sports including kayaking, paddle boarding and scuba diving. Wander through pretty local villages surrounded by vast online groves and vineyards. A little slice of Greek Island bliss!
• Foodies will adore Cretan cuisine! From local seafood, rich local cheeses and the perfect Greek salad prepared in the world’s best virgin olive oil – a gastronomic paradise!

Top 5 facts about Greece

• Rhodes in Greece enjoys around 300 days of sunshine each year – that’s about 3000 hours – making it the sunniest place in Europe.
• Greece consists of 6000 islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas.  227 of the islands are inhabited – it’s a perfect destination for one luxurious holiday or an island-hopping adventure!
• Greece has around 16,000km of coastline, and 80% of the land is made up of mountains. After a long day hiking, you can head to the beach for a swim and a snooze.
• There are 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece.
• Greece is the world’s third-largest producer of olives, second only to Spain and Italy.