Mediterranean
Greece holidaysWhere history meets the sea
Ancient ruins rise above sapphire waters. Whitewashed villages follow the contours of cliffs. Across thousands of islands and coastlines, centuries of civilisation remain woven into everyday life.
About Greece
A country best experienced slowly
Greece does not reveal itself all at once. Its appeal lies in the layers — thousands of years of history, landscapes shaped by the sea and mountains, and a way of life that still revolves around food, family and long afternoons.
Begin in Athens, where the Acropolis and its museum offer a remarkable introduction to the ancient world, while the streets below reveal a contemporary city of neighbourhood cafés, markets, galleries and late dinners.
Then head to the islands, but look beyond the familiar postcard. The Cyclades bring their whitewashed villages and Aegean light, while Paros and Naxos offer a more relaxed rhythm beyond the better-known names. The Ionian Islands are greener, with olive groves, wooded hills and a distinctly Venetian character. And Crete deserves time of its own — a substantial island of mountains, gorges, exceptional food and Minoan history.
What makes Greece special is the way the extraordinary and the everyday exist together. Ancient ruins are part of living landscapes. Fishing boats still leave small harbours in the morning. Lunch can last for hours. And an evening by the sea rarely needs an itinerary.
Greece is not a place to rush through. It is a place to settle into — one long lunch, quiet cove and late Mediterranean evening at a time.
From the temples and archaeological treasures of the ancient world to long lunches overlooking the sea, the Mediterranean offers a rare balance of culture, beauty and unhurried living.
Here, history is not behind glass. It is part of the landscape, the table and the rhythm of every day.
What to see
Things to do in Greece
The Acropolis at first light. A quiet Cycladic village. An unhurried lunch overlooking the Aegean. Ancient ruins, mountain roads, secluded coves and islands with a rhythm entirely their own.
LandmarkSantorini CalderaCliff villages of Oia and Imerovigli above a flooded volcanic crater. The sunset is famous for a reason, and impossibly crowded.
CultureAcropolis & AthensThe Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Acropolis Museum below it. Go at opening or in the last two hours.
NightlifeMykonosChora’s whitewashed maze, the windmills, and the most developed beach-club and nightlife scene in the Aegean.
NatureCreteKnossos, the Samaria Gorge, the pink sand at Elafonissi and the best regional cooking in the country.
CultureMeteoraByzantine monasteries built on sandstone pillars in Thessaly. Inland, and the most extraordinary sight in mainland Greece.
BeachMilosVolcanic coastline, the lunar white rock of Sarakiniko, and 70 beaches — the quieter alternative to Santorini.Cinematic Greece holidays
Greece CinemaTrip experiences
Ready-made trips
Trips we already run in Greece
Each one is operated with a private vehicle and an English-speaking guide, and each is a starting point — we rebuild the days around your dates and who is travelling.
Classic cityAthens City BreakThree nights in Athens with the half-day city tour, the Acropolis and its museum, and one full day left deliberately empty.3 nights / 4 daysDay by dayMulti-cityAthens, Mykonos and SantoriniThe classic Cycladic pair by ferry: three nights in Athens, two on Mykonos and two on Santorini, with the Athens city tour.7 nights / 8 days · Athens → Mykonos → SantoriniDay by dayMulti-cityClassical GreeceAthens, then the Peloponnese and the north by coach: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora.7 nights / 8 days · Athens → Olympia → Delphi → KalambakaDay by dayMulti-cityParos with Santorini and MykonosThree Athens nights and four on Paros, with shared day cruises to Santorini and to Mykonos and a coach tour of Paros itself.7 nights / 8 days · Athens → ParosDay by dayMulti-cityMykonos, Santorini and CreteEleven days from Athens to Mykonos, Delos and Santorini, then Crete for Knossos, closing with the overnight ferry to Piraeus.10 nights / 11 days · Athens → Mykonos → Santorini → HeraklionDay by dayPrices shown are the lowest hotel line of each trip. Per person, twin share. Land only — international flights are not included.
Why go
What Greece does better than anywhere else
Ancient temples, island villages, volcanic landscapes and endless blue horizons create a destination rich in character. With CinemaTrip, Greece is not simply somewhere to visit — it is a story to experience, capture and remember.
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Santorini Caldera
Cliff villages of Oia and Imerovigli above a flooded volcanic crater. The sunset is famous for a reason, and impossibly crowded.
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Acropolis & Athens
The Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Acropolis Museum below it. Go at opening or in the last two hours.
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Mykonos
Chora’s whitewashed maze, the windmills, and the most developed beach-club and nightlife scene in the Aegean.
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Crete
Knossos, the Samaria Gorge, the pink sand at Elafonissi and the best regional cooking in the country.
Practical
Planning your visit
- Best time to visit
- May to June and September to early October — warm sea, open businesses and manageable crowds. July and August are hot and very busy. Many island businesses close from November to April.
- Getting there
- 4h 45m non-stop to Athens (ATH)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Greek; English widely spoken in tourist areas
- Time zone
- EET (UTC+2/+3) — 1 to 2 hours behind the UAE
- Entry requirements
- Greece is in the Schengen Area. Most non-EU travellers need a Schengen visa arranged in advance. We prepare the full application and supporting documents.
Entry rules, tourism taxes and health requirements change without notice and depend on your passport. Everything above is confirmed by our operations desk before your booking is finalised.
Gallery
Greece in frames
Questions
Before you book
Do you offer Greece and Santorini holiday packages from Dubai?
Yes, tailor-made. Athens is 4h 45m non-stop, and the usual shape is two days for the Acropolis and its museum, then the islands. Santorini for the caldera, Paros or Naxos for a slower rhythm, Crete if you want an island large enough to be the whole holiday.
Can you arrange a Greece honeymoon package?
Yes. The most-booked version is Athens for two nights, then a caldera-facing hotel in Oia, then a quieter island to finish. We plan the ferries and domestic flights around it, since island connections are what usually break a Greek itinerary.
When should UAE residents travel to Greece?
May to June and September to early October — warm sea, open tavernas and none of the August crowding. July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the Cyclades wind is at its strongest.
Which islands should we combine?
Santorini and Mykonos are the classic pair and well connected by ferry, though both are busy. For a quieter version, Milos and Paros give you the same Cycladic character with far fewer people.
Do we need a Schengen visa?
Most UAE residents do, depending on passport. It requires advance planning — appointments can be weeks out in peak season, so we start the process as soon as you book.
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