Greece travel advice
The Peloponnese, please!
Nikos Kritsinelias highlights the pleasures of delving into genuine mainland life in his Greece travel advice: “The Peloponnese is an emerging destination and we know its secrets and traditions better than anyone. Our aim is to create strong emotions and memories through participation in the way of living of our country: distinctive gastronomic experiences such as wine roads and olive roads; cultural activities like religious tourism or learning traditional Greek dances! Our guests will live a unique travel experience, by participating actively as locals and not just one more member of a group. We're sure all our visitors will return different from their journey in Greece, filled with memories and richer in knowledge.”
Bearing north
Chantel Kyriakopoulou-Beuvink talks about paying attention to the bear necessities in her Greece travel advice:“Brown bear tracking in Northern Greece is a unique experience where you walk amazing trails in a truly unspoilt and little known paradise. Contrary to popular belief, you will not be putting your life at risk! The Eurasian Brown Bear is shy and will try to avoid humans. But you will get an adrenaline rush nevertheless when spotting fresh bear signs like scratch and hair markings on trees, plus little, big and huge footprints! Because no bait is being used it diminishes the chances of actually seeing bears - but this is the responsible way of doing things: without disturbing the bears' natural behaviour.”
A sea of possibilities
Annie Antonatou from our supplier Mystic Blue offers Greece travel advice on the joys of sailing off-the-beaten wave: “We take guests to smaller, unspoilt islands of the Aegean to show the real Greece – to mingle with locals, experience delicious food grown on the doorstep. Sailing to remote islands is a unique way to discover local producers - fresh fish from the fisherman, olive oil from a small grove or locally produced cheese. You'll experience a Greek feast with traditional island music and dancing. And discover unique Aegean wildlife. Dolphins, seals and Loggerhead turtle will be sailing companions, plus land species like the Skyros’ Wall Lizard and Milos Viper - the Aegean's unique natural wealth.”Small Gods in Crete
Giorgos Maltezakis puts engaging with the locals at the heart of his Greece travel advice: “Our effort is to bring people closer to how local people live and interact, whether the experience involves a cooking class, olive oil or wine tasting, or a simple meal in a village square. We visit rural villages where the locals greet their guests – in the words of Nikos Kazantzakis – like 'small gods'! We visit establishments that put all their love and knowledge into the creation of traditional flavours that highlight Cretan Cuisine – and its health benefits! We get to know Crete through trekking or walking the beautiful island landscape too. Crete is a place with spirit we urge people to explore and get acquainted with.”
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Greece tips from our travellers
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travellers are often... other travellers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do - and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Greece travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.
We have selected some of the most useful Greece travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.
Take the bicycle option for a couple of days in the Peloponnese to just relax and take in the beautiful scenery.![]()
- Andrew Douglas
“Be prepared for some long mornings visiting sites; but there is time in the afternoon/evenings to relax.” - Paul Beckett
“Travel light. Come armed with questions.” - Trish Ahlin
“Greeks eat their evening meals at 9pm or later and lunch is sometimes a mid-afternoon affair.” - Julian Grubb
“Take less stuff! Yachts don't have much space! Be prepared to share - buying supplies, washing dishes, raising sails, clearing litter on beaches.” - Andy Jennings
“Familiarise yourself with the Greek alphabet, learn some basic phrases, and particularly try to learn some restaurant menu items.” - John Hird
“Travel light. Come armed with questions.” - Trish Ahlin
“Greeks eat their evening meals at 9pm or later and lunch is sometimes a mid-afternoon affair.” - Julian Grubb
“Take less stuff! Yachts don't have much space! Be prepared to share - buying supplies, washing dishes, raising sails, clearing litter on beaches.” - Andy Jennings
“Familiarise yourself with the Greek alphabet, learn some basic phrases, and particularly try to learn some restaurant menu items.” - John Hird
Think in advance if there is anything you want to do e.g. learn how to sail/scuba etc. It is nice to be able to contribute to the planning of the week and an objective would help.![]()
- Sarah Kendal
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