Mediterranean
Luxury Greece Holidays & Villas
— The Destination —
From the white-washed cliffs of Santorini to the olive groves of the Peloponnese and the cedar-scented hills of Crete — paired island-hopping itineraries on private gulets, ancient archaeology by private guide and long lunches in fishing-village tavernas. Best combined with a few days on a private motor yacht through the Cyclades.
— When to go —
Best time to visit
May to June and September to October — warm seas, wildflowers in spring, harvest in autumn and far fewer crowds than peak July–August.
Climate & weather
Hot, dry summers (25–35°C) with the meltemi wind cooling the islands. Mild winters (10–18°C) with occasional rain. Sea temperatures stay swimmable from May through October.
— Places to visit —
Highlights of Greece & the Aegean
Athens & the Acropolis
the Parthenon, Plaka neighbourhood and the New Acropolis Museum.
Santorini
caldera sunsets, white-washed Oia and volcanic beaches.
Delos & Mykonos
sacred island archaeology and the Cyclades' most cosmopolitan port.
Crete
Minoan palaces, the Samaria Gorge and Rethymno's Venetian harbour.
Peloponnese
ancient Olympia, Byzantine Mystras and the theatre of Epidaurus.
Delphi
the ancient oracle and sanctuary perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.
— Beyond Greece & the Aegean —
Nearby attractions & onward journeys
Turkish coast & Bodrum
easily paired by private yacht across the Aegean.
Meteora
clifftop monasteries in central Greece, a stunning mainland detour.
Cyprus
Roman mosaics and Troodos Mountains, an hour's flight south-east.
Albanian Riviera
emerging coastline reachable via Corfu.