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Greece

"It takes a lifetime for someone to discover Greece, but it only takes an instant to fall in love with her."

- Henry Miller

Best time to visit Greece

Ideal for classic summer trips (think island-hopping), and Athens and mainland Greece in the shoulder season (Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct).

Greece highlights

Oia’s cliffside sunsets, Olympic legends, whitewashed villages and island-dotted turquoise seas. 

Flight time

27+ hours to the capital, Athens, departing Auckland.

Visa required?

New Zealand passport holders can visit Greece visa-free for up to 90 days (in a 6-month period.) 

Currency

Greece’s national currency is the euro.

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Milos Island, GreeceCrete, Greece

Famous crimson sunsets, translucent Aegean waters set against a backdrop of rugged calderas, and ancient relics that carry the footprints of Europe's earliest civilisation – Greece is where history and beauty collide. 

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Luxury travel in Santorini, GreeceSantorini, Greece

The Greek islands rise from the sea like precious stones scattered by the hands of Olympian gods. Wander the labyrinth of streets in medieval Rhodes, walk amongst the bouquets of bougainvillea and jasmine lining the pretty lanes of Crete, and sip on a sundowner as the sun dips below the blue-domed roofs of Santorini.

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Crete, GreeceAmmoudi bay, Santorini

Beyond the well-documented destinations, our advisors curate access to Greece's authentic enclaves: mystical monasteries commanding panoramic vistas, tavernas where generations of families share traditional recipes, private swimming grottos accessible only by boat, and tiny islets absent from conventional itineraries.

Agios Nikolaos church in Crete, Greece
  • "I think the best view of Acropolis is from Lycabettus Hill, one of the highest points in Athens. You can either hike up or take the funicular to the top. The view at sunset is particularly stunning."

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    Dylan Shore

    Travel Associates Mt Eden, North Island

  • "For a true hidden gem, consider the small island of Symi for your next Greece holiday. A 45 minute ferry from Rhodes, this picturesque pocket of the Mediterranean is where crystal clear waters meet charming colourful houses, nestled against dramatic hills. It's the perfect escape for travellers seeking authentic Greek island life without the crowds."

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    Craig Martin

    Travel Associates Auckland - Mobile, Auckland

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