5 Breathtaking Things To Do in Greece

Sail through remote islands, trek to remote mountain tops, learn to cook authentic Greek food... These incredible trip ideas will help you get to know the Greece that's worthy of the Gods.

# Sacred Summits

Trek to the top of Mount Olympus and explore the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora on this seven-day walking holiday with KE Adventure Travel. Sitting on the border of Macedonia, Olympus was Greece’s first national park and it's a land of mythical proportions. You’ll scale Mytikas, the Throne of Zeus, visit the floating monasteries of Meteora and trek through fragrant beech and fir forests that are home to a rich variety of wildlife, including chamois, wolves, jackels, woodpeckers and birds of prey.

# Sailing in Santorini

Explore the world’s most beautiful islands aboard a luxurious 52-foot yacht on this 10-day sailing trip with G Adventures. Setting sail from Santorini, you’ll cross azure seas, discover hidden coves and feast upon the freshest seafood. There will be plenty of time for hiking, snorkelling, and relaxing as you explore ancient archaeological sites and taverna-lined harbours and knock back the occasional Ouzo with hospitable locals.

# Greek hideaway

The island of Evia is one of Greece’s best kept secrets and you will get to enjoy all of its charms on the unique Greek experience with Adagio. Evia is close to the Greek mainland yet retains a wonderfully remote and undiscovered feel. Surrounded by beautiful coastline, and dotted with traditional villages, it is a land of delicious food, wines, medieval castles, Byzantine churches and warm Greek hospitality. Evia is your chance to savour the real Greece.

# Cruise

Discover the parts of Greece very few get to see on this sailing adventure aboard the vintage M/S Galileo with Peregrine. Immaculately refurbished in 2016, the M/S Galileo is elegant and spacious, with generous outside decks, perfect for soaking up the picture-postcard views of the Aegean and feasting upon fresh seafood as the sun sets behind the temple of Poseidon.

# Greek foodie adventure

From savouring the bounty of the seas in the Saronic Islands to exploring the olive groves of the Peloponnese, you’ll dine on the very best of Greek cuisine and discover its age-old provenance. Cook up a storm with a local cook in their Poros home. Cycle through a pistachio farm on the island of Aegina. Uncover the heart of Kalamata olive production in the rugged Mani region. Sip ouzo at a distillery that has been producing this iconic Greek aperitif for more than a hundred years.