Greece travel guide

About Greece

Greece is in Southern Europe. Its capital is Athens, the main language is Greek and the currency is the Euro (EUR). Our guides cover 13 destinations across Greece, including Athens, Crete and Mykonos. The most comfortable time to visit is generally May and September to October.

Cheap flights to Greece

The lowest fares Destina Holidays travellers found to destinations in Greece in the last 30 days.

• ATH Toronto to Athens15 Nov – 17 Nov · Round trip from$523
• SKG Boston to Thessaloniki8 Mar – 25 Mar · Round trip from$733
• HER Los Angeles to Crete7 Sep – 20 Sep · Round trip from$792
• CFU Los Angeles to Corfu4 May – 11 May · Round trip from$810
• JTR Los Angeles to Santorini10 May – 19 May · Round trip from$822
• RHO Seattle to Rhodes18 Aug – 30 Aug · Round trip from$834
• JMK Los Angeles to Mykonos5 May – 12 May · Round trip from$851

Prices are per adult in US dollars, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Must-see sights in Greece

1. 

   Acropolis of Athens

   Historic · Athens

   The rocky citadel above the city holds the Parthenon, the Erechtheion with its caryatid porch, and other classical temples. Go early or late in the day to avoid the heat and the crowds.

2. 

   Knossos

   Historic · Crete

   The largest Minoan palace site, partly reconstructed and linked to the legend of the Minotaur. Arrive early to beat the crowds, and consider a guide to explain the ruins.

3. 

   Mykonos Windmills

   Landmark · Mykonos

   A row of whitewashed windmills on a ridge above the town, once used to grind grain. They are a short walk from the harbor, and the area is especially atmospheric around sunset.

4. 

   Oia

   Neighborhood · Santorini

   A clifftop village of whitewashed houses and blue domes at the northern tip of Santorini. Sunset crowds are enormous, so claim a spot early or watch from quieter points along the caldera path.

5. 

   White Tower of Thessaloniki

   Landmark · Thessaloniki

   A round Ottoman-era tower on the waterfront, now the symbol of the city and home to a small history museum. Climb to the top for views, then walk the seafront promenade toward the Umbrellas sculpture.

6. 

   Melissani Cave

   Nature · Kefalonia

   An underground lake with a collapsed roof that lets sunlight stream onto turquoise water. Visit around midday, when the sun shines directly into the cave.

7. 

   Medieval City of Rhodes

   Historic · Rhodes

   One of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe, surrounded by massive walls built by the Knights of St John. Walk the Street of the Knights early in the morning.

8. 

   Portara

   Historic · Naxos

   A huge marble doorway, the only remaining part of an unfinished temple of Apollo on an islet by the harbor. Walk across the causeway at sunset, when it frames the view and crowds gather for photos.

Best time to visit Greece

Based on recent weather records across 13 destinations, the most comfortable months for sightseeing in Greece are May and September to October. Conditions vary by region, so open a city guide for monthly temperatures, rainfall and a 7-day forecast.

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Know before you go

Currency

Euro (EUR)1 US dollar ≈ €0.89

Language

Greek

Capital

Athens

Calling code

+30

Driving

On the right

Time zone

Europe/AthensUTC+2

Upcoming public holidays in Greece

• Fri 25 DecChristmas DayΧριστούγεννα
• Sat 26 DecSt. Stephen's DayΣύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας
• Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayΠρωτοχρονιά
• Wed 6 JanEpiphanyΘεοφάνεια
• Mon 15 MarClean MondayΚαθαρά Δευτέρα
• Thu 25 MarAnnunciationΕυαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου

Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.

Getting to Greece

The closest airports to the most popular destinations in Greece.

• ATH Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"12 mi from Athens
• HER Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis"16 mi from Crete
• JMK Mykonos National Airport "Manto Mavrogeni"1 mi from Mykonos
• JTR Santorini (Thira) National Airport3 mi from Santorini
• SKG Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia"9 mi from Thessaloniki
• EFL Kefalonia International Airport10 mi from Kefalonia
• RHO Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"19 mi from Rhodes
• JNX Naxos National Airport "Apollon"2 mi from Naxos

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