Private Tours of Greece

What are the best months to swim in the sea in Greece?

Being a Southern European country, Greece benefits from lovely warm Mediterranean weather from May and throughout the season. Whilst the water tends to be cooler at the start of the season in the months of April and May, it gets progressively warmer and the months of August and September enjoy some of the warmest sea temperatures thanks to its hot Summer weather. In October the water starts to cool again but is still very pleasant to swim in, especially compared to the Atlantic and Pacific sea temperatures.

How do Mykonos and Santorini compare?

These are two very different islands, which is why its worth visiting both in our opinion. Mykonos is great for travelers interested in visiting beautiful beaches, staying in stunning hotels with pools and spending your days relaxing and your evenings dining in excellent seaside restaurants. The nicer hotels tend to be based near popular beaches, so don’t expect to be based too near the centre. Santorini is romantic, with jaw dropping views, boutique hotels built into the cliffside, breath-taking sunsets and is also very compact. So staying somewhere central in important. It’s a great island to finish your Greece trip at before you fly home.

Where are the best beaches in Greece?

In our opinion the best beaches and most accessible beaches in Greece are in Crete, Mykonos and Naxos. All of these islands are very accessible by ferry or by direct flight. The iconic Balos beach with its turquoise Maldives water is located near Chania in Crete. Mykonos is adorned with several beautiful sandy beaches which are accompanied by impressive beach bars. Travelers looking for that secluded beach experience should consider Naxos, which has some excellent beaches which are popular with our guests.

How long should I spend in Athens?

Whilst travelers often want to skip Athens in favor of more time on the islands, we highly recommend a 1-2 night stay in Athens. Besides the excellent flight connections in and out of Athens, this vibrant city is home to the ancient Acropolis, which is a must see for first time visitors to Greece. A private tour of Acropolis usually lasts a morning, with an afternoon free to explore the city’s plaka neighbourhood which we do recommend. There are also day tours from Athens to Delphi or even further afield to Meteora which is why we don’t feel Athens should be overlooked.