Activity Holidays in Greece | Not In The GuideBooks

Overview

Enjoy an activity holiday in Greece, the birthplace of western civilisation. Learn about what made this country so influential through exciting adventures and discover why this beautiful country is still such an incredible place to live. It seems that everywhere you go there are crumbling ruins perched on dramatic mountaintops, magnificent theatres under the stars, towering columns of marble, and endless myths and legends that exist within them.

This rich history makes Greece one of the most compelling cultural destinations on earth. Throw in paradisiacal islands scattered in a glittering blue Mediterranean Sea, deep pine forests dissected by winding ancient footpaths, impossibly pristine white-sand beaches, rugged hikes up towering volcanoes and mountains, beautifully remote villages and boundless horizons, and you have yourself the template for a holiday in Greece you will never forget.

And that’s before we even mention the cuisine. With influences from Turkey, Italy, the Byzantines and the Mesopotamians, cultures modern and ancient alike have combined to create truly addictive tastes and aromas. The squares in Greece’s towns are the main social centre, which brings us to the country’s main attraction -its people. Whether it’s a relaxed coffee on the harbourfront or a Greek feast at a vibrant restaurant, the Greek people love nothing more than simply spending time with other people. Once you’ve been on an activity holiday in Greece and got to know the true, local, authentic side to the country, you’ll understand that for all the aesthetic beauty of the place, the real draw lies the incredibly good time you are afforded by these warm and hospitable people.

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Mykonos, Santorini and Crete Luxury Island Hopping

10 Nights

Greece

The ultimate luxury island-hopping adventure in the Cyclades and Crete, discover the local, authentic side to these isla..

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£4346 pp

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Sailing and Hiking the Dodecanese Islands

6 Nights

Greece

Available from May to October
2 nights hotel and 4 nights on a sailing boat - all meals included
6 guided day experiences included

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£3319 pp*

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June and September Dates : Women Only

Paros, Naxos and Santorini Island Hopping – Join a Small Group

8 nights

Greece

Available during May, June and September. June and September Women Only
Fully guided with 6 day experiences included
3* accommodation with all meals included

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£2837 pp

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Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos Island Hopping Adventure

14 Nights

Greece

This is the ultimate tour of the lush, green Sporades Islands in the Aegean Sea. Hop from Alonissos to Skopelos (the isl..

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£5091 pp*

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Greek Island Sea Kayaking Week

7 nights

Greece

Available throughout the year
Accommodation located near the beach
All kayaking equipment and guiding services

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£569 pp*

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Saronic Island Adventure

7 Nights

Greece

Available from April to March
Six activities included
Accommodation with daily breakfast, airport and ferry transfers included

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£2160 pp*

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Paros, Naxos and Santorini Island Hopping – Private Group

8 nights

Greece

Available from April until October
Fully guided with 6 day experiences included
4* accommodation with all meals included

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£3655 pp*

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Fun Activity Week in Greece

7 nights

Greece

Available throughout the year
Accommodation located near the beach
Activities include sea kayaking, paddle boarding, cycling, walks and cooking

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£599 pp*

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Paros Full Day Sailing Adventure

10 Hours

Greece

Available from April to October
Paros 10 hour sailing experience with a small group on a yacht with a professional crew
Lunch, drinks and snorkeling gear included

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£217 pp*

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Mykonos, Santorini and Crete Luxury Island Hopping

10 Nights Greece

The ultimate luxury island-hopping adventure in the Cyclades and Crete, discover the local, authentic side to these isla..

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£4346 pp

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Sailing and Hiking the Dodecanese Islands

6 Nights Kos
- Available from May to October
- 2 nights hotel and 4 nights on a sailing boat - all meals included
- 6 guided day experiences included
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£3319 pp*

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June and September Dates : Women Only
Paros, Naxos and Santorini Island Hopping – Join a Small Group

8 nights Greece
- Available during May, June and September. June and September Women Only
- Fully guided with 6 day experiences included
- 3* accommodation with all meals included
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£2837 pp

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Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos Island Hopping Adventure

14 Nights Greece

This is the ultimate tour of the lush, green Sporades Islands in the Aegean Sea. Hop from Alonissos to Skopelos (the isl..

Price from

£5091 pp*

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Greek Island Sea Kayaking Week

7 nights Greece
- Available throughout the year
- Accommodation located near the beach
- All kayaking equipment and guiding services
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£569 pp*

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Saronic Island Adventure

7 Nights Poros
- Available from April to March
- Six activities included
- Accommodation with daily breakfast, airport and ferry transfers included
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£2160 pp*

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Paros, Naxos and Santorini Island Hopping – Private Group

8 nights Paros
- Available from April until October
- Fully guided with 6 day experiences included
- 4* accommodation with all meals included
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£3655 pp*

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Fun Activity Week in Greece

7 nights Greece
- Available throughout the year
- Accommodation located near the beach
- Activities include sea kayaking, paddle boarding, cycling, walks and cooking
Price from

£599 pp*

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Paros Full Day Sailing Adventure

10 Hours Paros
- Available from April to October
- Paros 10 hour sailing experience with a small group on a yacht with a professional crew
- Lunch, drinks and snorkeling gear included
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£217 pp*

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What our travellers are saying...

Gorgeous sailing experience across some of the most stunning places I've ever seen in my life! would go back and do it all over again in a heartbeat! well done!

Pepito

Gorgeous sailing experience across some of the most stunning places I've ever seen in my life! would go back and do it all over again in a heartbeat! well done!

Pepito

Gorgeous sailing experience across some of the most stunning places I've ever seen in my life! would go back and do it all over again in a heartbeat! well done!

Pepito

Gorgeous sailing experience across some of the most stunning places I've ever seen in my life! would go back and do it all over again in a heartbeat! well done!

Pepito

Best Time to Visit Greece

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As with many Mediterranean destinations, the best time, in our opinion, for an activity holiday in Greece is in the shoulder season. There are fewer crowds, the heat isn’t as oppressive, and you can seek out better deals on experiences and accommodation.

That being said, if you travel too close to the low season you might find that many restaurants, cafes and hotels are closed, limiting your choice a little. Think May or September as the most ideal times, both months pretty much guaranteeing beautiful weather and a bit of space to yourself.

Best Places to Visit

Corfu

Corfu might, at times, feel overcrowded, but get just off the beaten track and you'll discover untou

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Corfu

Poros

Deep pine forests on the interior of the island and beautiful empty beaches give Poros a feeling of

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Poros

Athens

Steeped in as much fascinating history as anywhere in the world, Athens is one of the world's most c

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Athens

Kos

Beautiful white sand beaches, dreamy sunsets, buzzing little tavernas atop dramatic coastal cliffs,

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Kos

Crete

Explore countless ancient ruins and discover millennia of fascinating history in Crete, and make the

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Crete

Top tips for visiting Greece

Learn some basic phrases – Many Greek people know English, but knowing some basic phrases will really help you connect with locals.

Greek history is bigger than Athens – All of Greece is full of the most significant and amazing sites, you’ll never miss out on history

Travel in the Shoulder Seasons – The weather is pleasant, the crowds are thinner, and prices are more reasonable.

Use public transport – In Athens the underground is clean and efficient, for island hopping use ferries to get around.

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