Holidays in Greece

Few countries in the world hold the status and appeal of Greece in the popular imagination, and not for nothing: centre of Classical civilization, today's Greece is littered with countless ancient monuments, temples and ruins across its ruggedly mountainous, verdant landscapes that plunge down to the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Aegean and Ionian seas. Its thriving, dynamic capital, Athens, has been at the centre of Western Civilization for thousands of years, and second city Thessaloniki is a unique melting pot of histories and cultures. You can find out about all that this wonderful country has to offer on the Greek National Tourist Board website, and check out ideas for sustainable holidays in Greece and the rest of the Mediterranean on our blog.

What still makes Greece the holiday destination par excellence for many is its collection of over 6,000 islands, scattered like precious gem-stones, each one unique - and with balmy weather, beautiful beaches and leagues and leagues of water, they are a holiday playground like no other. From a tour of the great sights of Athens to a wonderful eco-friendly villa on the quiet island of Lefkas and a more traditional holiday island hopping in the Dodecanese, and much more besides, check out a range of holidays in Greece that you can reach by train and ferry, below.