Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Best time: May–October for warm weather and clear skies
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Greek is official; English widely spoken in tourist areas
  • Summer can be hot; pack sunscreen and light clothing
  • Respect local customs in islands and villages
  • Public transport and ferries widely used

Top Attractions

  • Santorini; sunsets and cliffside villages
  • Mykonos; beaches and nightlife
  • Athens; Acropolis and ancient ruins
  • Crete; hiking and historic palaces
  • Rhodes; medieval town and coastal walks
  • Meteora; monasteries on cliffs
  • Delphi; archaeological site with mountain views
  • Corfu; romantic coastal towns
  • Zakynthos; shipwreck beach and snorkeling
  • Naxos; scenic villages and long beaches