Trips to Greece

The CDC country entry information consulted on 31 October 2026 lists no yellow fever vaccination requirement for Greece. However, countries used for flight connections may have their own rules. The flight itinerary and current requirements must be confirmed before travel. CDC — health information for Greece.

Spring, especially between April and June, and early autumn, between September and October, tend to offer pleasant temperatures for combining archaeological sites and islands. July and August bring hot days, larger crowds and high demand for the islands. Winter can be interesting for cultural itineraries, although some island services operate less frequently. Official Greece Tourism — seasons.

A first trip can last approximately 8 to 12 days, allowing you to combine Athens with one or two islands. Longer itineraries can add Delphi, Meteora, Olympia, Crete, the Peloponnese or other Aegean and Ionian islands.

Athens is the main starting point for discovering the Acropolis, the Agora and important museums. Delphi and Meteora complement the historical experience on the mainland, while Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Naxos or Paros can form the island part of the trip. The choice of islands depends on the season, pace and traveller’s interests.

The islands can be connected by boats, ferries and domestic flights. Routes and frequencies vary with the season, and not all islands have direct connections with one another. The itinerary order should therefore take available schedules and the time required for each journey into account.

Yes. The duration, cities and islands visited, hotel category, tours, sea journeys and pace of travel can be adapted. Greece can also be combined with Turkey, Italy, Egypt and other Mediterranean destinations.