Greece, Designed Around You

Ancient wonders. Brilliant blue seas. Islands waiting to be discovered.

There are places you visit.

And then there are places you feel.

Greece is one of them.

Stand among thousands of years of history in Athens. Watch the sun disappear over the Aegean. Wander through whitewashed villages and waterfront towns. Spend an afternoon at a family-owned taverna where lunch somehow lasts for hours.

Then wake up and discover an entirely different island.

Greece can be history and culture. Beaches and beautiful resorts. Food and wine. Adventure and relaxation. Island hopping and unforgettable journeys at sea.

At Sea & Sun Travel Agency, we design your Greek journey around the way you want to experience it.

Private touring. Hand-selected hotels. Island stays. Ferries and flights. Small ships and cruises. Culinary experiences. Private transfers. And enough time to actually enjoy where you've traveled.

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What Will Your Greece Story Look Like?

Maybe Greece has always meant Santorini and Mykonos to you.

They're famous for good reason.

But they're only the beginning.

Greece is home to thousands of islands and islets, extraordinary archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, mountain landscapes, distinctive regional cuisine and communities whose histories stretch back thousands of years.

A first journey might combine Athens with two Greek islands.

Another traveler might spend less time moving and settle into Crete for a deeper experience.

You might explore the Peloponnese by land, combine Greece with Italy or Croatia, or experience several islands aboard a small ship or Mediterranean cruise.

There isn't one right way to experience Greece.

We'll help you find your way.

Athens

Where the ancient world meets modern Greece.

Athens deserves more than simply being the airport you use on the way to the islands.

Stand beneath the Parthenon on the Acropolis and look across a city where ancient monuments coexist with vibrant neighborhoods, rooftop restaurants, markets, galleries and contemporary Greek life.

Explore the Acropolis Museum with a private guide. Wander through Plaka and Monastiraki. Discover the Ancient Agora. Taste your way through a local market. Enjoy dinner overlooking the illuminated Acropolis.

And when you're ready for the islands, the Aegean is waiting.

For many travelers, two or three nights in Athens creates a wonderful beginning or ending to a larger Greek journey.

ATHENS PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Santorini | Mykonos | Crete | The Peloponnese | Greek Island Cruises

Santorini

Yes, the views really are that beautiful.

Whitewashed buildings.

Blue-domed churches.

Clifftop villages overlooking an enormous volcanic caldera.

Santorini is one of those rare destinations whose reputation precedes it — and yet seeing it in person can still take your breath away.

Wander through Oia. Explore the quieter streets of Pyrgos. Visit local wineries and discover wines produced from grapes grown in volcanic soil. Cruise the caldera by catamaran. Spend an afternoon at the beach or simply settle onto your terrace and watch the light change over the Aegean.

Santorini is understandably popular, which makes where you stay, when you visit, and how you structure your time especially important.

We'll help you experience the island beyond simply getting the photograph everyone else came for.

Mykonos

Glamorous, energetic and unmistakably Greek.

Mykonos has a reputation for nightlife, but that's only one side of the island.

Whitewashed lanes wind through Mykonos Town. Waterfront restaurants line Little Venice. Windmills overlook the sea. Beautiful beaches offer everything from lively beach clubs to quieter places to spend an afternoon.

Explore the island by day. Visit nearby Delos and walk among one of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Enjoy a long lunch overlooking the Aegean.

Then decide what kind of evening you're in the mood for.

Sophisticated dinner?

Cocktails beside the water?

Dancing until sunrise?

Or simply heading back to your hotel and doing absolutely none of those things.

That's the beauty of designing the trip around you.

MYKONOS PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Athens | Santorini | Paros | Naxos | Greek Island Cruises

Crete

An island big enough to become the entire vacation.

Crete is different.

Greece's largest island offers enough history, beaches, mountains, villages, food, wine and culture to justify staying for far longer than a typical island-hopping itinerary allows.

Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos. Wander through Chania's beautiful Venetian harbor. Discover mountain villages and local farms. Hike dramatic landscapes. Visit wineries and olive producers. Spend several days beside the sea.

Crete is particularly appealing for travelers who want a deeper Greek experience without constantly packing and changing hotels.

You can combine it with Athens and another island.

Or simply let Crete be the destination.

CRETE PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Athens | Santorini | Rhodes | Island Hopping | Mediterranean Cruises

Paros & Naxos

A different rhythm in the Cyclades.

Santorini and Mykonos may receive most of the attention, but travelers looking for something a little different should know about Paros and Naxos.

Paros

Charming villages, beautiful beaches, waterfront restaurants and a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere make Paros an increasingly appealing alternative — or complement — to Greece's more famous islands.

Explore Naoussa. Wander through Lefkes. Spend a day on the water. Find your favorite beach.

Naxos

Naxos offers beautiful beaches, traditional villages, ancient sites, mountain scenery and an especially strong connection to agriculture and local food.

It's an island that rewards travelers who want to explore rather than simply pose beside the view.

Both can fit beautifully into a customized Cyclades journey.

Corfu

Venetian elegance meets the Ionian Sea.

Travel west from the Aegean and Greece changes again.

Corfu's history has created an island with a distinctive architectural and cultural character. Venetian influences are visible throughout Corfu Town, while the surrounding island offers beautiful beaches, olive groves, villages and dramatic coastline.

Wander the historic streets of Corfu Town. Explore by boat. Visit traditional villages. Spend an afternoon beside the Ionian Sea.

Corfu also works beautifully as part of an Adriatic and Ionian journey, connecting naturally with destinations in Croatia, Montenegro and Italy.

CORFU PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Athens | Italy | Croatia | Montenegro | Adriatic & Mediterranean Cruises

Rhodes

Medieval history surrounded by the Mediterranean.

Rhodes combines beautiful coastline with one of Greece's most fascinating historic settings.

Walk through the fortified medieval Old Town. Explore the Palace of the Grand Master.

Visit the beautiful village of Lindos and its hilltop Acropolis. Then spend time along the island's beaches and coastline.

Its location in the southeastern Aegean also makes Rhodes an interesting addition to itineraries connecting Greece with Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean.

The Peloponnese

Greece doesn't end at the water's edge.

It's easy to think of Greece primarily as Athens plus islands.

But some of the country's most rewarding experiences are found on the mainland.

The Peloponnese offers ancient archaeological sites, mountain villages, vineyards, olive groves, beautiful coastline and some of Greece's most important historic destinations.

Discover ancient Olympia. Explore Mycenae and Epidaurus. Wander through Nafplio, one of Greece's most beautiful towns. Visit wineries and olive producers. Explore landscapes many first-time visitors never see.

For travelers interested in history, culture, food and a deeper exploration of Greece, the Peloponnese can completely change what a Greek vacation looks like.

The Greek Islands

Finding the right island matters more than visiting the most famous one.

Santorini.

Mykonos.

Crete.

Corfu.

Rhodes.

Paros.

Naxos.

And those are only a handful of the possibilities.

Each island has its own personality.

Some are romantic.

Some are lively.

Some are known for beaches.

Others for history, hiking, food, wine or traditional villages.

That's why we don't begin by asking:

"Which Greek island is best?"

We ask:

"What do you want your Greek island experience to feel like?"

Because the answer might not be the island you originally expected.

Greece Through Food & Wine

Come hungry.

Greek cuisine is rooted in ingredients that often seem wonderfully simple — olive oil, fresh vegetables, seafood, herbs, cheeses, grilled meats, breads and dishes shaped by generations of regional tradition.

But experiencing Greek food where it originates changes everything.

Take a cooking class.

Visit an olive farm.

Taste wine on Santorini.

Explore an Athens market with a local guide.

Sit down at a seaside taverna and order several dishes for the table instead of trying to decide on one.

And don't rush.

Some of the most memorable hours of a Greek vacation happen around a table.

Island Hopping, Without the Headache

Beautifully simple when someone else handles the complicated parts.

Island hopping sounds easy.

Choose a few islands. Get on a ferry. Done.

Until you're comparing ferry schedules, figuring out which ports you're actually departing from, determining whether a flight makes more sense, coordinating hotel check-in times, arranging transfers and trying to decide how many nights you need on each island.

That's where thoughtful planning matters.

We can coordinate your hotels, ferries, regional flights, private transfers, tours and experiences so the journey flows naturally from one destination to the next.

And sometimes we'll tell you to visit fewer islands.

Because three islands experienced well can create a much better vacation than five islands you barely had time to see.

Greece By Land

There is much more to Greece than Athens and the islands.

A customized land journey allows you to experience a side of Greece many cruise passengers never see.

Combine Athens with Nafplio and the Peloponnese.

Explore archaeological sites with private guides.

Visit wine regions and family-owned producers.

Travel through mountain landscapes and traditional villages.

Or create a journey that combines mainland Greece with several days on one island rather than constantly moving between them.

Greece by land can be every bit as extraordinary as Greece by sea.

The experience is simply different.

Cruising to or From Greece?

Turn your embarkation point into part of the vacation.

Athens — with cruises generally sailing from nearby Piraeus — is one of the Mediterranean's important cruise gateways.

If your cruise begins or ends in Greece, don't make Athens somewhere you simply pass through on the way between the airport and your ship.

Come earlier.

Stay longer.

We can design a pre- or post-cruise experience around your sailing.

Spend two or three nights exploring Athens before you embark.

Add several nights on Santorini, Mykonos, Crete or another Greek island.

Explore the Peloponnese with a private driver.

Or create a longer customized Greek land journey before eventually making your way to your ship.

Your extension can be as simple as one or two nights with a hotel, private transfers and touring, or it can become a week-long journey of its own.

And if your cruise ends in Athens?

Everyone else can head to the airport.

You can head to the islands.

After all, if you're already flying all the way to Greece for a seven- or ten-night cruise, why not experience more of the country while you're there?

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Greece By Sea

Sometimes the journey between the islands is part of the experience.

Greece is made for exploring from the water.

Large premium cruise ships offer one way to experience the Greek islands.

Smaller ships offer another.

And yacht-style and small-ship journeys can create an entirely different experience, sometimes reaching ports and islands that aren't practical for larger vessels.

A cruise might connect Greece with Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Malta or Turkey, allowing you to experience several parts of the Mediterranean within one journey.

The right choice depends on what matters to you.

The ship?

The destinations?

The food?

The stateroom?

The pace?

The ability to reach smaller ports?

We'll help you determine which cruise experience actually fits.

First Time in Greece?

Give Athens its moment — then head for the water.

For many first-time travelers, a wonderful introduction might include:

Athens + Santorini + one additional island

Perhaps Mykonos if you're looking for energy and nightlife.

Crete if you want more history, culture and exploration.

Paros or Naxos if you'd prefer something a little different.

But there's no requirement that you visit three islands simply because you're in Greece.

Sometimes:

Athens + one incredible island

is exactly right.

The goal isn't collecting destinations.

It's experiencing Greece.

Already Been to Greece?

There's another Greece waiting for you.

You've seen the Acropolis.

You've watched the sunset in Santorini.

You've walked through Mykonos Town.

Wonderful.

Now let's go deeper.

Maybe your next journey is:

Crete in depth
Paros + Naxos
Corfu + the Ionian Islands
The Peloponnese
Rhodes + the eastern Aegean
Greece + Turkey
Greece + Croatia & Montenegro

Or a small-ship voyage connecting islands you've never heard of before.

The Greece beyond the greatest hits can be even more rewarding.

When Should You Visit Greece?

There isn't one perfect month for everyone.

Spring can bring comfortable temperatures and a wonderful atmosphere for exploring Athens, archaeological sites and the islands.

Summer brings long days, warm seas and Greece at its liveliest — along with peak demand in many popular destinations.

Early fall can be especially appealing for travelers who still want warm Mediterranean weather while moving beyond the height of the summer season.

Your ideal timing also depends on which parts of Greece you're visiting and whether beaches, sightseeing, nightlife, cruising, hiking or relaxation matter most.

So instead of automatically choosing July because it's summer, we'll help you think through what you actually want to experience.

How We Design Your Greek Journey?

You don't need to figure out which ferry connects which island.

You don't need to wonder whether three nights on Santorini is too much or not enough.

You don't need to coordinate five different transfers between airports, ports and hotels.

And you don't need to choose your hotel from 200 tabs you've opened while trying to determine whether the view in the photograph is actually from the room you're booking.

We can bring together:

Hand-selected hotels and resorts
Private and small-group touring
Island stays
Ferries and regional flights
Private transfers and drivers
Food and wine experiences
Ocean, small-ship and yacht-style cruises
Pre- and post-cruise stays
International flights
Special celebrations and experiences
One organized itinerary

We design your journey around your priorities, pace, travel style and investment — then coordinate the pieces so they work together.

Your Greece. Your Way.

Maybe you've dreamed about Santorini for years.

Maybe ancient Greece has fascinated you since you were a kid.

Maybe you're celebrating an anniversary and want a beautiful resort overlooking the Aegean.

Maybe you're ready to island-hop with friends.

Maybe you're boarding a Mediterranean cruise from Athens and suddenly realize:

We're already going all the way to Greece. Why aren't we staying longer?

That's where we come in.

Tell us what you're imagining.

We'll help you turn it into Greece, designed around you.