Overview Country

Greece
Explore islands, dip into
ancient history and azure seas

Traditional wooden fishing boat from above by the island of Mykonos in Greece

Soak up Greece’s culture and civilisation, cruise around clear waters, wander through white-washed villages and olive groves. Whether you’re swimming in your own private pool, sailing to an uninhabited island, or on an archaeological tour, you’ll discover that Greece is no myth; it will entrance you. Look on in awe at the famous Acropolis in Athens or stare at stunning sunsets in the Cyclades. Sip a glass of local wine from a volcanic vineyard. Come with us for a legendary experience.

Cretan dancers holding hands in traditional clothes
where it is

Where it is

Southern Europe

When to go

When to go

March to October

Why go there

Why go there

Beautiful islands
White-washed villages
Ancient history

what to see

What to see

Athens
Cyclades
Island hopping



Discover the Roman theatre in Athens

Classical Athens in depth

Discover the Roman theatre in Athens

Let us guide you around the capital and learn about ancient Greece. See the magnificent Acropolis with the Parthenon and its commanding views over the city.
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The sunsets on Santorini are among the most beautiful in the world

The jewels of the Aegean

The sunsets on Santorini are among the most beautiful in the world

From splendid sunsets on Santorini to the glamour of Mykonos, nowhere is as captivating as islands of the Cyclades.
Lose yourself in the Cyclades

The 'Ladies in Blue' fresco is a recreation from the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete

An island of myths and magic

The 'Ladies in Blue' fresco is a recreation from the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete

Crete isn’t only rugged beauty and golden sands. It’s also the ruined Palace of Knossos and the legendary Minotaur in a labyrinth.

Off the beaten track beach on Lefkada island

Go off the beaten track

Off the beaten track beach on Lefkada island

We can introduce you to some lesser-known Greek destinations, where you can embrace slow living and unwind in peace on small secluded islands.

Cats relaxing in the streets of a Greek island

Travel in Greece

Cats relaxing in the streets of a Greek island

Greece is a feast for all the senses and Cosa can take you on that sensory journey. We’ll show you the best tavernas that serve delicious dolmades and mouthwatering moussakas. You can swim in bright blue Aegean seas or in a private pool in a luxury property. Maybe catch a breeze on your own yacht as you sail around the Cyclades. With hundreds of Greek islands, there’s a lot to discover. Let us guide you around this Hellenic haven.

Greece facts

Greece has a population of over 10 million, of whom over 80% are Greek Orthodox Christians. Since 1974 it has been a republic, and a member of the EU since 1981. It has over 13,000km of coastline, 6,000 islands and borders the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea. The country’s highest point is the home of the gods, Mount Olympus (2917m). Greek art, philosophy, history and democracy have all had a profound influence on the Western world.

How to know the time zone

Time zone

UTC +2

Check the flight time

Flight time

2 hours from Switzerland

local currency

Local currency

Euro

Dial code by country

Dialling code

+30

Greece