Greece Holiday Offers

Why should I visit Kos?

With majestic medieval ruins, crystal clear seas and lively nightlife, Kos is one of the most picturesque of the Dodecanese Islands. Whether you’re planning a romantic break for two, or an action-packed family holiday, this is pure island bliss.

Relax on Paradise Sands

Holidays to Kos offer the perfect blend of fine sandy beaches and pristine waters – perfect for relaxing with a good book and a cocktail. Close to Kos town, the suitably named Town Beach (also known as Zouroudi Beach) boasts excellent facilities including restaurants, bars and water sports activities. For windsurfing, the weather conditions at Marmari Limnaria Beach are ideal but for a laid back feel, Kamari is much more secluded, surrounded by huge green cliff sides.

Indulge Your Senses

When it comes to dining, Kos is the very definition of culinary diversity, so you’ll be spoilt for choice at mealtimes. From charming, family-run tavernas and mouth-watering street food, to romantic beachside dining, the possibilities are endless. Because of its proximity to Turkey, the food in Kos combines Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences, and wherever you go, sharing platters are definitely the order of the day. Popular local dishes include labropites (traditional Koan pies filled with unsalted cheese), stuffed tomatoes with octopus, and loukoumades, doughnuts served cold with cinnamon, Greek yoghurt and honey.

Discover Ancient Sites

Kos is filled with fascinating ancient treasures, so when you visit, the only trouble you’ll have is deciding which to explore first. One of the island’s most important archaeological sites, Asklepieion sits on a hilltop about 3km south of Kos Town, offering stunning views towards the Turkish coast. Founded in the 3rdcentury BC, the ruins were once a religious sanctuary devoted to Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, where thousands of people once flocked for treatment. In the centre of Kos Town, Ancient Agora includes the ruins of a Shrine of Aphrodite, and a Christian basilica dating back to the 5th century.

Why should I visit Halkidiki?

Holidays to Halkidiki offer the very best of the Greek islands, but with less of the crowds. Combining sun-drenched sands with ancient traditions and a characteristic laid-back atmosphere, this three-fingered peninsula is one of Greece’s most enticing holiday spots.

Dip Your Toes in the Aegean

When you book a holiday to Halkidiki, one of the best things to do is to head to the beach. Those travelling with children should take advantage of the calm waves and soft sands of Nea Skioni Beach on the western shore of Halkidiki’s Kassandra Peninsula. For pristine shores and translucent waters, Xenia Beach comes highly recommended, and has even been heralded ‘the Maldives of Greece.’

Go Back to Nature

Sithonia, Halkidiki’s second peninsula, is perfect for any hiking enthusiasts out there. Because it gets a little more rainfall, Halkidiki boasts more greenery than the other Greek islands, and this makes it the perfect place to get out and explore the wonders of nature. If you follow one of the many walking trails up into the hills of Sithonia, you’ll be rewarded with breath-taking vistas, as well as the chance to sample some local delicacies at one of the village tavernas along the way. For shorter distances, Athos peninsula’s Aristotle Park is ideal for a leisurely stroll, if only for the stunning view towards the Gulf of Ierissos.

Live Like a Local

In addition to its spectacular scenery, Halkidiki offers a unique and inspiring insight into traditional village life. No matter how many times you visit the island, you’ll never run out of places to explore, or people to meet. Situated 35 kilometres south of Poligiros in Sithonia peninsula, the fishing village of Niktiki boasts beautiful beaches, rustic seafood taverns and cobbled streets galore. For spectacular views, authentic architecture and lovingly-preserved traditions, the mountainside village of Parthenonas is a must. There’s a fascinating folklore museum and a distillery, where wine and tsipouro (a locally produced liqueur) are made.

Why should I visit Crete?

With pristine beaches, historic towns and breath-taking landscapes, holidays to Crete offer the very best of the Mediterranean. Whatever your travel dreams are made of, this is the definition of Greek island bliss.

Sample Cretan Delights

In Crete, food is more than just a necessity, it’s a way of life. Wherever you stay on the island, you’ll be spoilt for choice whenever mealtimes come around, so be sure to pack your appetite. Rustic, rich and flavourful, traditional Cretan cuisine combines delicate herbs and dressings with free range meats and freshly caught seafood. As with the majority of Mediterranean cooking, the exact ingredients used will vary depending on the season, but whatever time of year you visit, be sure to sample the local olive oil – it’s some of the best in the world.

Experience Traditional Culture

Away from the main tourist track, pay a visit to one of the island’s many hidden villages for a real insight into Cretan culture. Spend an afternoon watching the locals at work making traditional handicrafts, stopping off at a kafeneia (coffee house) for refreshments. If you’re lucky, you might catch a group of musicians taking part in a jam session. Stringed wooden instruments such as the lyre are often used to accompany traditional folk dances, as well as pan pipes and aulos, a type of flute.

Discover Ancient Sites

Greece is full of ancient architecture and Crete is no different. There’s the evocative Palace of Knossos which was first discovered in 1878 and excavated again in 1900 by British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans. Situated in a 1930s Bauhaus building, Heraklion Archaeological Museum is another highlight, and is one of the largest historical museums in Greece. Spanning across two storeys, the collection includes over 5,000 artefacts, dating as far back as the Neolithic period.

Visit the Old Quarter

Rethymno, Crete’s Venetian-Ottoman quarter, is one of Crete’s most enchanting areas. If you’re in the mood for culture, there’s a Paleontological Museum, an Archaeological Museum, and a Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as a Historical and Folk Art Museum, housed inside a beautiful 17thcentury Venetian mansion. When you’ve got your culture fix, head to the harbour for a relaxing evening stroll, before enjoying a drink at one of the waterside tavernas.

Why should I visit Rhodes?

Holidays to Rhodes are simply sublime. Offering visitors picture-perfect beaches, awe-inspiring landscapes, traditional culture and sumptuous cuisine, this is Greek island bliss.

Get a Feel for Tradition

One of the largest of the Greek islands, Rhodes is a network of charming traditional villages filled with whitewashed houses, terracotta rooftops and historic churches. In the south, the village of Apolakkia sits between two hills, surrounded by lush olive groves, rolling hills and turquoise waters. Whether you’re on a romantic break for two, or a family holiday, villages like this are perfect for an afternoon of exploring.

Indulge your Culture Vulture

From the Knight’s Quarter in Rhodes Town, and the Acropolis of Lindos, to the Palace of the Grand Master, Rhodes is bursting fascinating archaeological sites. Hora, the island’s commercial and residential district (sometimes known as the Turkish Quarter), is a patchwork of colourful, dome-topped churches and mosques, and is also home to the Muslim Library, where you’ll find centuries old Persian and Arabic manuscripts.

Top up your Tan

Rhodes boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, if not the world, so if sunbathing is on your holiday agenda, you’ve come to the right place. At Pefkos, you’ll find a surprisingly quiet Blue Flag beach with stunning golden sand and clam aquamarine waters, while the more popular resorts of Lindos and Faliraki are renowned for their party atmosphere and buzzing nightlife. If you really want to get away from it all, Kalithea has an array of secluded coves and inlets – ideal for settling down with a sun hat and a good book.