Greece Travel Blog

We offer various specially designed and meticulously planned Greece honeymoon programs. Our Greece specialists are ready to help you for your transfer and hotel arrangements. You can also check our wonderful Honeymoon Packages specially designed for the couples who are looking for their dream honeymoon vacation. It is also possible to have a Greece wedding virtually any location, anywhere in Greece. Outdoor weddings, beach weddings, Church weddings & other religious weddings are all available. In Santorini, for instance, you can’t find a setting more romantic then on the rim of a volcano with the sea 1000 feet below. It is custom, though optional, for weddings in Greece to take place at sunset because of the heat of summer plus after a sunset ceremony you can go directly to the reception of eating, drinking & dancing! Here you can find our Romantic Hotel list Katikies Hotel - SANTORINI Oia Santorini Island, Greece T: +30 286 71401. 14 rooms Surreal fantasy layout complimenting the magical village of Oia. A luxurious contemporary take on the island's ancient cliff dwellings. Kivotos - MYKONOS Ornos Bay Mykonos Island, Greece T: +30 289 24094. 24 rooms; This Greek romantic hotel has a soothing Zen quality. S. Nikolis Hotel - RHODES Rhodes Island, Greece T: +30 241-34561. 10 rooms, A tiny and romantic hotel built around a courtyard in the heart of Old Town.

Fortunately, for those on a budget, there are many bakers in Athens, all selling delicious and cheap savoury snacks. You can choose to grab a snack from one of these places for one of your meals each day, and enjoy the cheese pastry made with feta, the sausage roll, made from traditional spicy kebab meat, the spinach and feta tart, and small pizza breads. It’s not difficult to enjoy your snack on the hoof, and it saves a fortune over a few days. When you do go for the splurge and eat at a restaurant, it’s important to factor in paying a couple of Euro extra for the bowl of crusty bread and water served at each table as standard. On the plus side, tipping isn’t necessarily expected in Athens, and so you do not need to go overboard with leaving the obligatory 10% tip. As you have a considerable amount of bread, you can get by with ordering something like a simple Greek Salad, or a plate of calamari for a filling meal. If you do order a main course, it is worth checking what the meal comes with; some restaurants provide chips, rice or salad (or a combination) with the main course, others will just serve a meal of meat and sauce. Of course, in those situations, that bread can come in handy, so don’t eat it all while you are waiting for your meal to arrive. What about drink? Look out for places that serve house wine by the half litre or litre. These are wines purchased direct from a local farmer, and stored in a large barrel rather than a separate bottle. The wines are of variable quality, and it’s a very bad sign when your red wine arrives chilled! However, even the best Greek wine isn’t particularly special, so is it worth paying out extra for what can only ever be an average wine? Beer is expensive in Athens, and you can see some prices north of 4.50 Euros for a small bottle in the nicer bars. Obviously, the local beer tends to be cheaper – there is the slightly strong tasting Mythos and the softer and subtler Alpha generally to chose from. Look for restaurants serving large 500 cl size bottles, as these are better value. If you like Ouzo, this can be also a good choice. Many restaurants serve Ouzo in 20cl bottles, which equates to approximately nine units of alcohol – a handy amount for 2 or 3 diners. This will work out cheaper than a couple of beers will. Your Ouzo will arrive with a bowl of ice cubes and water. Pop the ice cubes into your glass, pour over the Ouzo and watch the clear liquid become cloudy. Add water to get your preferred strength. Ouzo has a strong aniseed taste, so most Greeks dilute their drink quite heavily.

 The winter months are a wonderful time to visit Athens and mainland Greece. There is so much things to see and enjoy in Athens. Museums, Parks and cultural areas are all include the heritage of classical era. Although there are modern shopping malls, bars clubs but don’t miss to try the Greek cuisine in the numerous restaurants in Athens. Do not miss a walk into the old town of Athens, the “Plaka”. Plaka is the most popular neighbourhood of Athens, with narrow labyrinthine streets nestle into the north - eastern slope of the Acropolis, picturesque churches and old mansions. In addition to the Athens sightseeing tour, you can choose to participate in a one day cruise excursions to the nearby islands of Hydra, Aegean and Poros, a full day tour to Mycenae and Epidaurus, or an afternoon visit to Sounion, dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon. You will be amazed by the beauty and history found at the towns and ancient sites visited on the Two-Day tour to Meteora.

Over the last few years we have added well organized tours to our travel programs which have always been traditionally based only on individual and tailor made travel. Ask us to customize any GreeceTourSpecialist tour departure to the schedule and interest of you. We offer various cruises around the Greek Islands and island hopping tours whereby you can fit in more trips than a one week package holiday can offer. Plan your vacation in Greece and discover its rich and diverse cultures. It's a great place to make friends and since English is spoken as a second language almost everywhere you won't encounter insurmountable language barriers. Just keep in mind that if you're coming from a different part of the world you'll need to convert your currency to Euros.  You can't afford to miss Greece's breathtaking natural landscapes, awe-inspiring landmarks and ancient monuments. Learn about all the places you could visit right here and get ready to enjoy an unforgettable vacation!

This is our top 10 list for adding Greece to your vacation plan.

Greek History, Archaeology and Mythology

With its more than 5000 year-old background, Greece is an amazing country for history lovers. Why not to visit world-famous archaeological sites, hear the stories of Zeus, Hera, Hercules, Aphrodite and many more?

Exotic Weather

From early April to the end of October is the best time to visit Greece , when temperatures are higher, excellent times almost everywhere but particularly in the islands.

Greek Islands and Beaches

Greece has around 6000 islands although 227 inhabited so you can be sure one of them will appeal to you. Mykonos is the paradise of nightlife and entertainment, Santorini is the capital of romance, white sand beaches, red sand beaches or even black sand beaches can be seen in Greek Islands. You can enjoy ferry ride or sail along the islands but an amazing holiday is guaranteed.

Amazing Hotels

All fashion lovers should visit Greece once in their life. It will change your life style with amazing nature, wonderful sceneries and beautifully designed hotels. From budget to luxury Greece has wonderful offers for you to taste stylish or simple hotel accommodation which will make your holiday memorable.

Greek People and Culture

Greeks are proud of their culture, history and food and pleased that their ancestors have contributed so much to the Western World. Greek Music, Art, dance and mightlife will most probably amaze you and you will not back home without a Greek Tavern experience. So remember this word can be very useful “ Gia Mas!”

Religion and Pilgrimages

Greece was an important destination during the missionary journeys of St Paul, Luke the Evangelist who was martyred in Thebes, St. Andrew preached the gospel in here and suffered martyrdom in Patras, Titus preached the gospel in Crete and St John exiled on the island of Patmos where he received the Revelation recorded in the last book of the New Testament.

Honeymoon and Romance

Greece is fantastic honeymoon destination with romantic islands and hotels. Perfect destination for outdoor weddings, beach weddings, Church weddings & other religious weddings are all available. Imagine watching the beautiful sunset in Santorini while enjoy your privacy.

Greek Food and Wine

Greek Food? Just Amazing! Sea-food, olive oil, meze, gyros, Greek salad, feta cheese, kalamata olives, bread, tsadziki, saganaki, spanakopita, mousaka, dolmades, souvlaki, Greek Ouzo, Greek yogurt and honey… You can be vegeterian or non-vegeterian, it does not matter, you will fell in love with Greek cuisine.

Location and Transportation

Greece is settled in the center of Ancient World where Europe, Asia and Africa meet. You can easily find direct flights from many main airports plus extend your trip to visit surrounding countries such as Turkey, Egypt, and Italy to enjoy wonders of World history and culture.

Affordable Holiday

Greece is incredibly affordable with alternative transportations, hotels and tours. Unlike the other European destinations Greece offer many options for all budgets. Due to last few difficult years in economy, Greek hotels and operators offer amazing deals to tourists to increase demand. If you are ready to travel Greece then click here to plan your trip together with our Greece travel specialists or choose one of our travel packages for your trip to Greece.