Tours to Greek Islands

General Information of the Greek Islands

The Greek Islands are a group of islands in the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea. It is estimated that these are approximately 6,000 islands, which can be grouped into seven archipelagos: the Cyclades, the best-known and most iconic Greek islands, the Sporades, islands with a lot of vegetation, the Ionian Islands, where you can see the vestiges of the domain Venetian; the Dodecanese islands, where an oriental atmosphere is experienced, the Saronic islands, which are the Athenian tourist destination par excellence, the northern Aegean islands, which are less internationally known but highly chosen by the inhabitants of Greece; and, finally, Crete, one of the largest islands in the entire Mediterranean and the most chosen by travelers.

This variety of Islands offers tourists multiple combinations and travel styles for all tastes.

Visit the Greek Islands

The high season of the Greek Islands is between May and September, so we recommend that you take these months into account if you want to enjoy long days and the heat of summer.

In case you prefer to visit the country when it is less crowded, you can consider the rest of the months, since most of the attractions are open anyway.

What to Eat and Drink in the Greek Islands

The Greek Islands are a great destination for gastronomic tourism because its culinary offer is exquisite, since it is made with top quality products and raw materials, and very healthy by the way.

Some of the dishes that we recommend you to try if you visit the Greek Islands are: Horiatiki, a salad with green pepper, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olives, feta cheese, oregano, pepper, wine vinegar, salt and extra virgin olive oil , or Pastitsio, a dish made with pasta, ground meat and bechamel sauce.

In addition, some of these islands are famous for their vineyards, so we recommend you try their wines.

What to See and Do in the Greek Islands

The Greek Islands are every traveler's dream because the variety of their landscapes and their historical value make them true treasures. In addition, due to its proximity to Athens and Istanbul, many travelers choose to combine their visit to the Greek Islands with these destinations.

Would you like to know beaches with crystal clear water and soft sand? Do you want to try the best gastronomy while observing the best landscapes? Do you want to marvel at the myths that are hidden in every corner of the Greek Islands? At Greca we have the best offers to make your dream come true. Check out the one day tours of the sights of the Greek Islands. Do not wait any longer to book your excursions through these Greek wonders!