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Holidays to Greece
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With 5,000 years of history to explore (with an abundance of myths and legends woven in), you’ll never be short of a story in Greece. Sun-kissed beaches and waterside tavernas beckon, while country paths lined with age-old olive groves and wildflowers invite you to ramble.
Tuck into a meal of salty feta and sun-ripened tomatoes on Symi, wander the cobbled streets of one of Corfu's dreamy seaside villages or marvel at the epic grandeur of the Parthenon. Philoxenia (‘friend to the stranger’) is a way of life in Greece, so wherever you roam, you’ll enjoy a warm welcome from locals ready to discuss life, the universe and everything in between at the drop of a hat.
Captivating Crete
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Crete is one of the most beautiful, interesting and diverse Greek islands to explore - we'll tick off some of its highlights on this 8-day holiday. Stroll along the harbour of the island capital, Heraklion. Look out across the Lasithi Plateau, dotted with white-sailed windmills. Sit back as the rugged, mountainous landscape of western Crete slides by, and enjoy a drink with new friends in one of charming Rethymnon’s harbourside bars.
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Highlights of Greece holidays
Sun-kissed beaches, fresh food and stunning scenery, there's plenty to enjoy on a holiday to Greece.
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Can’t decide which Greek Island you want to visit? Why not tick off two or three in one journey – island-hopping is quick and easy thanks to an impressive network of ferries and catamarans. The Dodecanese islands, on Greece’s south-eastern side, are ideal for a multi-island trip. Fly in and out of Rhodes, visiting lesser-known spots like Symi and Lesbos in between.
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Key Greece travel information
Much of Greece (and its islands) enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and relatively mild winters. The sea breezes in coastal areas are a welcome respite in the summer heat. In the mountainous areas of mainland Greece it’ll be significantly cooler. If you’re planning on lots of sightseeing, visit in the cooler spring or autumn months.
It depends where in Greece you’re travelling to. Flight time from the UK to Corfu is around three hours, while to Rhodes or Crete it’s around four hours.
Greece is two hours ahead of the UK.
Athens is the capital city of Greece, as well as being the country's largest city.
Yes, Greece is a member of the European Union. It joined in 1981, making it the 10th country to join.
Greek is the official language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
The currency used in Greece is the Euro, which replaced the Drachma in 2001.
There are around 6,000 islands in Greece, although only 227 are inhabited.
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