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Greece Travel Insights

Greece
Map of Top 10 Activities in Greece
Top 10 Activities in Greece

Whether you're interested in seeing classical ruins and centuries-old monasteries, scrambling through gorges filled with wildflowers, sailing on the Ionian Sea, or getting involved in a little bit of everything, you'll find what you're looking for in Greece.

A stunning viewpoint in the village of Palaios Panteleimonas that overlooks the Aegean and foot of Mount Olympus
Best Time of Year to Visit Greece

Greece has a Mediterranean climate with four seasons and a long, dry (and very popular) summer. There's never a bad time to visit, but depending on how hot you like it, the most pleasant temperatures are in late spring (May) and early fall (September and October). The weather is warm, the crowds are lighter, and conditions are ideal for sightseeing and island hopping. Winter, meanwhile, is cooler, quieter, and rainier, offering a more local feel in mainland cities, though many island services slow down.

A historic aqueduct on the island of Lesvos, Greece
5 Places Most Travelers Miss (But Shouldn't) in Greece

Of course you'll go to Athens. Chances are you'll see Santorini. But what about Greece's lesser-known treasures — places travelers often miss? From medieval villages to beachfront camping, here are a few fresh ideas for your Greek adventure.

A Greek man on Amorgos Island
Best Local & Cultural Experiences in Greece

Greece is warm and welcoming, and getting to know locals in the country's many bakeries and plazas will be a highlight of your trip. Here are more favorite cultural experiences on the mainland and the stunning Aegean and Ionian islands.

A rock formation frames the sea on Corfu, Greece
Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Greece

Cyclades, Saronic, Dodecanese, Sporades: to plan an island-hopping trip around Greece, you'll need some background on each of the island groups. Read on to learn what to expect, where to go, and how to start planning your adventure.

Greece
Map of 8 Best Places to Visit in Greece
8 Best Places to Visit in Greece

In Greece, the highlights are many. From pinnacles topped with ancient monasteries to the buzzing capital of Athens, paradise islands to ruins once considered the center of the world, here are the country's essential places to visit.

Mykonos
How Many Days to Spend in Greece

Spend at least seven days in Greece, and you'll be able to comfortably explore Athens plus one or two Greek islands—pair Mykonos and Santorini, for example, or stick to the culture and cuisine of Crete. With more days to spend, add a few less-visited islands to your itinerary or explore the mainland, from the mountains of the Peloponnese to history-rich North Macedonia. If you're planning a quick getaway, base yourself in Athens with mainland day trips (and an overnight on Naxos, if there's time).

The Windmill Hotel on the island of Kimolos, Greece (Photo courtesy of the Windmill Hotel)
5 Unique Places to Stay in Greece

Forget about booking traditional hotel rooms during your vacation in Greece. Your holiday will be even more memorable if you spend your nights inside a castle, cave, or within the stone walls of a historic seaside windmill. Here are five suggestions for the country's best one-of-a-kind lodging options.

The iconic Parthenon in Athens
Map of 5 Days in Greece - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
5 Days in Greece - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Five days in Greece offers a great introduction to its ancient treasures and incredible landscapes, and there are two general approaches to make the most of a brief itinerary. First, you can split your time between vibrant Athens and one additional destination, like the seaside town of Nafplio or the island of Naxos. Or, devote your entire trip to one locale, such as Crete or Rhodes, to truly understand the complexities of a specific island or region. See more options for your trip below.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Greece
Travel specialist Marianna Loupou
active 12 hours ago

Marianna Loupou

I’m a travel specialist with a genuine love for creating one-of-a-kind experiences that feel just right for each traveler. My journey in the travel world has taken me through many exciting paths, ...

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Travel specialist Chris Gravas
active 11 hours ago

Chris Gravas

I design entire journeys that mitigate issues before they arise. I ensure the best possible orchestration of all services included. I provide human accountability in real time. My name is...

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Travel specialist Marianna Pianelli-Blatsouka
active 10 hours ago

Marianna Pianelli-Blatsouka

I’m Marianna, born between two cultures and now based in Athens. With Greek roots and an Italian sensibility, I design tailor-made journeys throughout Greece that blend refined comfort with...

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Travel specialist Effie Parasyrakis
active 10 hours ago

Effie Parasyrakis

My name is Effrosyni, I typically originate from the island of Crete but I was born and raised in Athens, Greece. I have lived for 8 months in France and 3 years in Santorini, Greece. I have a...

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Trip Reviews for Greece

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Best Trip of Our Lives!
Greece | Sep 4 - Sep 15, 2025

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Dylan R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
We had an amazing time on our trip to Greece and still think about it often to this day. Everything was planned perfectly and we had little to worry or think about besides enjoying our time. All transportation was seamless and the hotels were excellent. Sienna did an absolute amazing job based on my initial guidance and we made very small changes to her first itinerary. 6/5 stars! Only comments we have just to assist future travelers:
1. The travel from the ferry to the hotel in Sifnos is...
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We had an amazing time on our trip to Greece and still think about it often to this day. Everything was planned perfectly and we had little to worry or think about besides enjoying our time. All transportation was seamless and the hotels were excellent. Sienna did an absolute amazing job based on my initial guidance and we made very small changes to her first itinerary. 6/5 stars!

Only comments we have just to assist future travelers:
1. The travel from the ferry to the hotel in Sifnos is very short and probably does not require a car.
2. It is recommended to tip 10% on all tours, but with everything being booked through KimKim we had no idea what 10% was. Maybe just include a note for recommended amount on each tour/excursion?

Hotel Reviews
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania

Great location and friendly staff

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NLH Monastiraki
Athens
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Manili Boutique Suites & Villas
Archanes

Very Nice

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We were only here for one night, but it was special nonetheless
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Liana Beach Hotel & Spa
Naxos

Could have stayed here for the rest of my life and been happy!

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Perfect spot on the island. Our room was a short walk to the private part of the beach. We could just relax and be served right in the chairs.
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Very helpful. Coordinated a rental car to be dropped off for us right at the hotel.
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Sifnos House
Sifnos

Amazing location with great staff!

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Short walk from the ferry and a really great spot on the island.
Staff
Awesome! Very helpful!
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Activity Reviews
Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island
Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island
Chania

Another great boat day and a perfect way to end the trip. We once again had the boat to ourselves and a great crew to make us feel special.

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Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip
Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip
Chania

A lot of work, but some of the most amazing views Ive ever seen! Drive back down was very windy, so if you get carsick just be prepared.

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Traditional Cretan Cooking Experience
Traditional Cretan Cooking Experience
Chania

Made to felt like part of the family and had some truly amazing food made by us!

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Private Culture Walk with Food Tastings & Tavern Meal
Private Culture Walk with Food Tastings & Tavern Meal
Naxos

Best food of the trip! The culture we saw was amazing as well. Each island truly has its own history.

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Half Day Private Boat Outing to South Naxos
Half Day Private Boat Outing to South Naxos
Naxos

So great! We had the boat to ourselves and the captain truly made us feel special. Much better than the crowded catamarans we saw around. We were able to go place to place much faster.

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Private Hike in South Sifnos
Private Hike in South Sifnos
Sifnos

Very nice. Would like to have had a little more time to hangout, but amazing nontheless.

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Taste of Sifnos: Food, Culture & Village Life
Taste of Sifnos: Food, Culture & Village Life
Sifnos

Delicious! Felt like a local!

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Self-Guided Lycabettus Hill Visit
Self-Guided Lycabettus Hill Visit
Athens
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Very fun and interesting.

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Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Mar 30, 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this amazing feedback! Making sure your honeymoon was a 6-star experience was my ultimate goal. It sounds like your hotels & experiences were incredible. I hope you'll travel with kimkim again in the future (maybe a 1-year anniversary trip?)! ❤️✨

The guides were all very knowledgeable and fr...
Greece | Mar 2 - Mar 9, 2026

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Lee G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
The guides were all very knowledgeable and friendly. Yiannis was excellent and was a fine companion. He made everything so easy for me. There was so much to see in a short time and the schedule made it possible to see all of the sights I wished for. The accommodations were excellent. I hope to come back some day and see more of your beautiful country! Read more

The guides were all very knowledgeable and friendly. Yiannis was excellent and was a fine companion. He made everything so easy for me. There was so much to see in a short time and the schedule made it possible to see all of the sights I wished for. The accommodations were excellent. I hope to come back some day and see more of your beautiful country!

Hotel Reviews
Monastiri Guesthouse
Kalampaka - Meteora
DAYS City Suites
Patras
Leto Nuevo Hotel
Nafplio
Mosaikon
Athina
Activity Reviews
Ancient Corinth Guided Tour
Ancient Corinth Guided Tour
Greece
Acropolis Guided Tour
Acropolis Guided Tour
Athens
Local specialist: Marianna Loupou

We had such an incredible time on our trip to...
Greece | Oct 6 - Oct 14, 2025

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Joanna W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
We had such an incredible time on our trip to Greece! Angela (Aggeliki) was incredible to work with. We were nervous having never used KimKim before, but it turned out to be a great decision for us. Angela helped us create a great itinerary, was always available and responsive if we had questions or changes during the trip, and ensured everything was easy and streamlined. All our transportation drop-offs and pickups were on time and easy to navigate. She sent us all our ferry tickets in... Read more

We had such an incredible time on our trip to Greece! Angela (Aggeliki) was incredible to work with. We were nervous having never used KimKim before, but it turned out to be a great decision for us. Angela helped us create a great itinerary, was always available and responsive if we had questions or changes during the trip, and ensured everything was easy and streamlined. All our transportation drop-offs and pickups were on time and easy to navigate. She sent us all our ferry tickets in advance. All the tours were incredible - especially the individual tour in Tinos and the small group tour in Santorini. We loved the hotels she picked for their unique features and charms. Overall we had a blast!!

Hotel Reviews
14 Reasons Why
Athens

Excellent breakfast, centrally located, perfect home-base for a few days in Athens!

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Infinity View Hotel Tinos
Tinos

LOVED this hotel. Views were incredible. Make sure to use the bug deterrent thing on the wall, though, if you're going to keep your windows open!

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Activity Reviews
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Great tour, considering how crowded this area of Athens is! Very informative, great guide, good equipment so we could hear.

Naxos Town Food Tour - afternoon with dinner
Naxos Town Food Tour - afternoon with dinner
Naxos

I thought this was a good tour. However, such a large group was a bit trickier to navigate. And Naxos is so small that we ended up visiting several places that I had already visited in my first day of sightseeing the area.

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Athens Wine Tasting Tour & Nightlife
Athens Wine Tasting Tour & Nightlife
Athens

Fotis was a lovely guide, we learned a lot about local food and liquors - such a fun start to our Athens visit!

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Panoramic Tour 2025
Panoramic Tour 2025
Santorini

Great tour - Maria was a lovely guide! I was a little bummed that our itinerary had initially included Oja but then the tour didn't go there - but regardless, we still had a fantastic time on this tour! Highly recommend.

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Tinos Full Day Tour
Tinos Full Day Tour
Tinos

Tour guide was wonderful - love how the tour was so individualized and took us to lots of unique locations all across Tinos. One of my favorite parts of our Greece trip.

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Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Feb 17, 2026

Yeia sou Joanna,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on your experience.
I am delighted to know that you had a wonderful time here in Greece with us.
Tinos is one of my favorite, too! Has this charm and such a relaxing vibe, right?
We would love to see you coming back one day. There are so many more I would be thrilled to show you in my amazing country. 🙂

Until our paths meet again take care and safe travels!
Angela and the GA Trips team

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