Bespoke travel agency in Greece

The high season stretches from April to October, but each month reveals a different Greece. In spring, the Peloponnese is carpeted with poppies and archaeological sites — Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia — can be explored in soft light, before the crowds arrive. July and August remain the hottest months: they're ideal for the breezy Cyclades, Crete or the Sporades, where the sea offsets the heat. September is arguably the favourite season for discerning travellers: warm waters, tavernas still open, crowds thinned out. Autumn suits hiking in Epirus or the Meteora, and even winter has its charm, between urban Athens and the snow-capped villages of the Pindus.

The budget for a trip to Greece largely depends on your choice of islands, season, and desired pace. Outside peak season, you can expect around €90 to €130 per day and per person for a comfortable stay, including charming hotels, car rental, and meals at village tavernas. In July-August, prices rise sharply in Mykonos, Santorini, or Paros, where a sea-facing room often exceeds €250. Conversely, the mainland—Peloponnese, Epirus, Macedonia—remains very affordable. Ferry crossings between islands, archaeological site tickets, and renting a boat for a day are the main expenses to anticipate when building your itinerary.

Going through an English-speaking local agency in Greece means avoiding many pitfalls: poorly connected ferries, islands overcrowded in August, hotels with uneven charm, archaeological sites better understood with a guide. Based in Athens for over thirty years, our team knows the nuances of the terrain — the villages where people still welcome guests into their homes, the fisherman who sets out in his traditional boat, the monk who still opens the doors of a forgotten monastery. Martine, who runs the agency, designs each itinerary based on your wishes rather than a set program. And booking remains secure in France, in euros, with APST guarantee: the flexibility of tailor-made travel, without administrative uncertainty.

Reducing Greece to Athens and Santorini would be missing the essence. The Peloponnese alone easily fills ten days: Nafplio and its Venetian alleyways, the Theatre of Epidaurus, the Mani and its stone towers, the wild beaches of Messenia. Further north, the Meteora suspend their monasteries above the void, and Epirus reveals gorges, Ottoman bridges, and stone villages in the Zagoria. As for the islands, each sets its own pace: Crete for its mountains and cuisine, the Cyclades for their light, the Ionian Islands for their greenery, the Dodecanese for their cultural blend. A well-planned itinerary often combines one mainland region with one or two islands.