Greece holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Greece holiday in Europe
Greece is the ultimate dream destination: Over 6,000 islands, ancient history ranging from the Acropolis to Delphi, and a cuisine that brings Mediterranean joy to the plate. Whether it's a sunset in Santorini, a hike through the Samaria Gorge, or island hopping through the Cyclades – Greece offers unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler.
Capital
Athens
Language
Greek
Currency
Euro (€)
Time zone
UTC+2
Flight time from DE
approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
Entry requirements
EU identity card
Deals for Greece:
Which hotels in Greece are recommended?
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Greece — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
Plaza Resort Hotel
Anavissos, Griechenland
Hotel Club & Casino Loutraki
Loutraki, Griechenland
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa
Kolymvari, Griechenland
Diamond Deluxe Hotel & SPA
Lambi, Griechenland
Akti Imperial Deluxe Resort & Spa Dolce by Wyndham
Ixia, Griechenland
KOIA All - Suite Well Being Resort - Adults Only
Aghios Fokas, Griechenland
Atlantica Aegean Park
Kolymbia, Griechenland
The Island Hotel
Kato Gouves, Griechenland
What are the highlights of Greece?
The best-known highlights of Greece include Santorini, Acropolis, Athens, Crete, Meteora Monasteries, Zakynthos.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Santorini
The iconic island with white houses and blue domes. The sunset in Oia is among the most beautiful in the world.
Acropolis, Athens
The landmark of ancient Greece. The Parthenon temple has stood over Athens for 2,500 years.
Crete
Greece's largest island offers everything: beaches, mountains, the Palace of Knossos, and warm hospitality.
Meteora Monasteries
Centuries-old monasteries perched on gigantic sandstone cliffs – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Zakynthos
Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) is one of the most photographed beaches in the world.
Hotels in Greece
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When is the best time to visit Greece?
The best time to visit Greece is May–October (high season July/August). In summer: 28–35°C. In winter: 10–15°C.
Recommended travel time
May–October (high season July/August)
Summer
28–35°C
Winter
10–15°C
How much does a holiday in Greece cost?
A holiday in Greece costs roughly 50–80€ per person per day (excluding flights) on a budget, 80–150€ mid-range and 150–300€ for luxury travel.
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
50–80€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
80–150€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
150–300€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
How long is the flight from Germany to Greece?
From Germany you reach Greece in approx. 2.5–3.5 hours.
What travel tips are there for Greece?
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
Renting a car in Crete and the Peloponnese is highly recommended
Off-season (May/June, September) offers the best prices with great weather
Greek coffee is served with grounds – do not drink!
Always ask for the daily menu in taverns – often the best
Book ferries in advance, especially in August
What do people eat in Greece?
Typical dishes in Greece are Moussaka, Gyros/Souvlaki, Greek Salad, Tzatziki, Baklava, Fresh Fish.
These dishes you must try!
Which regions and places in Greece are worth visiting?
70 regions, cities and highlights in Greece
Islands
Aegina
Aegina is the closest Saronic island to Athens and a popular weekend and day trip destination for Greeks and travelers alike. The small island surprises with an outstanding …
Alonissos
Alonissos is the green soul of the Sporades and the heart of the first and largest marine national park in Greece. While neighboring islands Skiathos and Skopelos attract visitors …
Amorgos
Amorgos is the easternmost and most mountainous island of the Cyclades — a dramatic rock in the deep blue Aegean Sea, which gained cult status through Luc Besson's film "Le Grand …
Antiparos
Antiparos is the perfect counterprogram to the hustle and bustle of the Cyclades – a tiny island directly opposite Paros, enchanting with its relaxed atmosphere, unspoiled …
Folegandros
Folegandros is the secret of the Cyclades — a tiny, rugged island that stands in the shadow of the famous neighbors Santorini and Milos, and precisely because of this, it has …
Hydra
Hydra is perhaps the most elegant island in Greece – and the only one where motorized vehicles are completely banned. No cars, no scooters, no buses. Instead, donkeys and mules …
Ikaria
Ikaria is the island where time has stood still – and that is its secret. As one of the five 'Blue Zones' in the world where people live significantly longer, this northern Aegean …
Ios
Ios is the island of contrasts – during the day a Cycladic picture book with white cube houses and golden beaches, at night one of the wildest party destinations in the …
Karpathos
Karpathos lies like a wild diamond between Crete and Rhodes in the southeastern Aegean and is one of the most authentic islands in Greece. Here, a strong Meltemi wind blows, …
Koufonisia
Koufonisia is the smallest inhabited island paradise of the Cyclades — a flat, car-free island of only 3.5 square kilometers that has become a hidden gem for Greek insiders in …
Lesbos
Lesbos is the third largest island in Greece and a fascinating travel destination off the beaten tourist paths. The island in the northeastern Aegean surprises with a diversity of …
Sifnos
Sifnos is known as the culinary island of Greece — a quiet Cycladic gem famous for its pottery, excellent cuisine, and beautiful hiking trails. The island has more churches than …
Skopelos
Skopelos became world-famous through the film "Mamma Mia!" — the church Agios Ioannis sto Kastri on its dramatic cliff above the sea is the iconic film location where the wedding …
Symi
Symi is the quintessential postcard image of the Aegean — the harbor of Gialos, lined with neoclassical houses in all pastel shades from ochre to terracotta to sunny yellow, …
Syros
Syros is the secret capital of the Cyclades – yet overlooked by most tourists. As the administrative seat of the entire Cyclades group, Syros boasts Ermoupoli, one of the grandest …
Santorini
Santorini is arguably the most iconic Greek island and a dream destination for romantics from around the world. The island owes its dramatic shape to a massive volcanic eruption …
Crete
Crete is the largest and most diverse island in Greece and a continent in miniature. Here, over 4,000 years ago, the Minoan high culture emerged, the oldest in Europe, whose …
Corfu
Corfu, the greenest of the Greek islands, bears the marks of four centuries of Venetian rule in every alley and every palace. The old town of Kerkyra (UNESCO World Heritage) …
Rhodes
Rhodes, the largest island of the Dodecanese, combines over 3,000 years of history with dreamy beaches and more than 300 sunny days a year. The medieval old town of Rhodes City is …
Mykonos
Mykonos is the most cosmopolitan island in Greece and a magnet for partygoers, celebrities, and beach vacationers alike. The Chora (old town) with its dazzling white alleys, the …
Zakynthos
Zakynthos (Zante), the third largest of the Ionian Islands, features one of the most famous beaches in the world, Navagio Beach. The Shipwreck Cove, accessible only by boat, is …
Kos
Kos, the third largest island of the Dodecanese, combines ancient healing arts with dreamy beaches and a surprisingly green landscape. As the birthplace of Hippocrates, the …
Naxos
Naxos is the largest and highest island of the Cyclades and surprises with a landscape diversity that ranges from endless sandy beaches to green valleys and a mountain range over …
Paros
Paros is located in the heart of the Cyclades and combines authentic island life with top-notch beaches and a vibrant art scene. Unlike its glamorous neighbor Mykonos, Paros has …
Milos
Milos is the geologically most diverse island of the Cyclades and surprises with a landscape that resembles something from another planet, consisting of volcanic rock, over 70 …
Kefalonia
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands and impresses with a dramatic landscape of rugged mountains, underground lakes, and beaches of overwhelming beauty. Myrtos Beach, …
Lefkada
Lefkada is a unique feature among the Greek islands: it is connected to the mainland by a floating bridge and is therefore accessible without a ferry — a huge advantage for …
Samos
Samos, the birthplace of the mathematician Pythagoras and the goddess Hera, is one of the greenest and most diverse islands in the eastern Aegean. Dense pine and cypress forests, …
Thassos
Thassos is the northernmost and greenest island of Greece, just 12 kilometers from the Macedonian mainland and accessible by a short ferry ride from Kavala or Keramoti. Dense pine …
Skiathos
Skiathos is a small but fine island in the Northern Sporades, famous for its over 60 beaches that line the densely forested coast like pearls. Koukounaries Beach, framed by a …
Cities
Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos is the glamorous heart of East Crete and a coastal town that delights with its famous Voulismeni Lake, elegant boutiques, and a relaxed, almost South French …
Corfu Town
Corfu Town is the most elegant city of the Greek islands — a UNESCO World Heritage site that combines Venetian, French, and British influences into a unique architectural …
Lindos
Lindos is the most breathtaking place on Rhodes and one of the most photogenic villages in the entire Mediterranean. The snow-white village clings to a steep rock, on top of which …
Monemvasia
Monemvasia is a medieval rock fortress on the east coast of the Peloponnese that rises from the sea like a Greek Gibraltar. The lower town, hidden behind the massive rock wall and …
Rethymnon
Rethymnon is one of the most enchanting cities in Crete, combining Venetian elegance, Ottoman influences, and Greek joie de vivre into an irresistible package. The third-largest …
Athens
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and the cradle of Western civilization, where democracy, philosophy, and theater originated. The Acropolis with the Parthenon …
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city and its unofficial cultural capital, combines 2,300 years of history with a vibrant gastronomy scene that has earned it the reputation …
Heraklion
Heraklion, the capital and largest city of Crete, is much more than just a gateway to the legendary Palace of Knossos. The lively port city has developed into an exciting …
Rhodes Town
Rhodes Town is a vibrant museum of the Middle Ages and one of the most impressive historical cities in the entire Mediterranean region. The Old Town, completely surrounded by …
Nafplio
Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece (1829–1834), is arguably the most romantic small town in the country. The elegant old town with Venetian mansions, neoclassical …
Ioannina
Ioannina, the capital of Epirus, is one of the most atmospheric cities in Greece. Located on the shores of the mystical Pamvotis Lake and surrounded by mountains, the city exudes …
Chania
Chania is considered the most beautiful city in Crete and enchants with its picturesque Venetian harbor, the iconic lighthouse, and a labyrinthine old town made up of Venetian, …
Patras
Patras, Greece's third-largest city, is primarily known for its legendary carnival — the largest in Greece and one of the largest in Europe. Every year in February, elaborate …
Beaches
Chersonissos
Chersonissos is Crete's party capital and at the same time a family paradise - a combination that sounds contradictory at first glance, but works perfectly thanks to the smart …
Elounda
Elounda is Crete's most exclusive address and a synonym for luxury holidays by the Mediterranean. This small coastal town on the Mirabello Bay in eastern Crete is home to some of …
Faliraki
Faliraki is the most popular beach resort on Rhodes, combining one of the longest and most beautiful sandy beaches in the Dodecanese Islands with a vibrant nightlife and top-notch …
Gouvia
Gouvia is the perfect blend of beach holiday and harbor flair on the east coast of Corfu. The former fishing village has developed into one of the island's most popular holiday …
Ialyssos
Ialyssos, also known as Trianda, is the number one windsurfing and kitesurfing spot in Rhodes and a popular beach resort on the northwest coast of the island. The combination of …
Kardamena
Kardamena is the second largest town on the Greek island of Kos and a popular beach resort that combines guaranteed sunshine, an endless sandy beach, and a lively nightlife into …
Kavos
Kavos is the party hotspot of Corfu and one of the most well-known party destinations for young travelers throughout the Mediterranean. Located at the southern tip of the island, …
Kolymbia
Kolymbia is the calm, relaxed counterpart to the lively beach resorts on Rhodes and a hidden gem for families and couples seeking relaxation by the sea without sacrificing …
Lambi
Lambi is the city beach of Kos Town and the most convenient beach section on the entire island - a long, narrow sandy beach that hugs the promenade of the island's capital, …
Malia
Malia is Crete's most famous party destination and a magnet for young vacationers seeking sun, beach, and lively nights. The small town on the northern coast of Crete, about 35 …
Paleokastritsa
Paleokastritsa is the crown jewel of the west coast of Corfu and one of the most beautiful coastal stretches in the entire Mediterranean. Six turquoise bays nestle against …
Sidari
Sidari is located on the north coast of Corfu and is famous for the Canal d'Amour, one of the most romantic natural sites in all of Greece. A narrow sea channel winds through …
Tigaki
Tigaki is the dream beach of Kos and one of the longest sandy beaches in the entire Dodecanese island group. Over six kilometers of fine, golden sand stretch along the northern …
Navagio Beach
Navagio Beach on Zakynthos is perhaps the most famous beach in the world and the most photographed motif in Greece. Surrounded by 200-meter-high vertical limestone cliffs, the bay …
Elafonisi
Elafonisi on the southwest coast of Crete is a natural paradise like no other. The famous pink sand, created from crushed shells and corals, the warm shallow lagoon, and the …
Regions
Halkidiki Kassandra
Kassandra is the first and westernmost of the three fingers of the Halkidiki Peninsula and the most popular beach destination in Northern Greece. Just an hour's drive from …
Pelion
Pelion is Greece's best-kept secret – a mountainous peninsula in Thessaly that perfectly combines beach and mountains like hardly any other place in the Mediterranean. According …
Peloponnes
The Peloponnese is the historical heart of Greece — a vast peninsula separated from the mainland by the Corinth Canal, where the cradle of Western civilization lies. Olympia, the …
Chalkidiki
Chalkidiki, the three-fingered peninsula south of Thessaloniki, offers the most beautiful beaches of the Greek mainland and is the most popular summer destination for Northern …
Epirus
Epirus is the wild, undiscovered Greece — a region of dramatic gorges, untouched mountain forests, and stone bridge villages in the northwest of the country. Here lies the Vikos …
Macedonia
Macedonia, the largest region of Greece, is the legacy of Alexander the Great and a fascinating mix of history, nature, and culinary delights. Thessaloniki, the secret capital of …
Thessaly
Thessaly is a region of contrasts in central Greece, ranging from the vast Thessalian plain — the breadbasket of the country — to the breathtaking Meteora rocks and the lush …
Cyclades
The Cyclades are the epitome of the Greek island dream: snow-white cube houses with blue domes, windmills by the sea, narrow streets filled with bougainvillea, and the endless …
Areas
Meteora
Meteora ('floating in the air') is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of Europe and a double UNESCO World Heritage site — both as a natural and cultural site. Massive …
Olymp
Mount Olympus, home to the twelve Olympian gods and the highest mountain in Greece, rises dramatically 2,917 meters above the Aegean Sea. Its summit Mytikas is the highest point …
Mani
The Mani is the wildest and most mysterious region of the Peloponnese — a barren, rocky peninsula where time seems to have stood still. The famous stone tower houses (Pyrgoi) bear …
Zagori
Zagori is an area of 46 traditional stone villages (Zagorochoria) in the Pindos Mountains of Epirus and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023. The region impresses with …
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How do I plan a holiday in Greece?
Greece is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, offering Beach, Islands, Culture and much more. The best time to visit Greece is May–October (high season July/August), when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 50–80€ (Budget) to 150–300€ (Luxury), Greece is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Athens, Greece can be excellently explored. The official language is Greek, and the currency is Euro (€). From Germany, you can reach Greece in approx. 2.5–3.5 hours. Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Moussaka, Gyros/Souvlaki, Greek Salad, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Greece has something for every type of traveller.
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