Greece beckons with a tale steeped in elegance and wonder. Boasting over 80 airports. far more than most nations, alongside roughly 150 archaeological museums, it offers seamless access and cultural grandeur at every turn. Here lies a story that transcends its famed sun-drenched isles, where ancient ruins whisper proud histories, landscapes unfold in cinematic splendor, and modern Greece embraces avant-garde indulgences—from nude beaches to vibrant, inclusive hospitality.
Let Flying Squirrel Holidays guide your journey in their signature bespoke style. Discover a Greece where seamless travel and curated luxury converge—explore historic monuments with private access, relax in sophisticated seaside retreats, and bask in a culture that cherishes individuality and openness.
Greece does not simply welcome travellers—it mesmerises them. More than 30 million visitors drift toward its shores every year, drawn not only by its legendary heritage but by a beauty that feels almost divine in origin. Rugged mountains meet jewel-toned seas, sun-washed islands whisper ancient stories, and a luminous Mediterranean sky casts its golden glow over ruins and modern boulevards alike. Greece is a place where myth and reality walk hand in hand—where every horizon feels like a promise and every breath carries the essence of history.
This is a land of grand contrasts, where 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites rise proudly amid cosmopolitan cities alive with contemporary energy. Athens, a masterpiece sculpted across millennia, blends sleek modernity with temples older than memory. Greece’s mild climate, shimmering coastlines, and rich landscapes—stretching from mountain ranges to tucked-away fishing villages—create a destination where business, leisure, culture, and adventure effortlessly intertwine. Whether you arrive seeking ancient wisdom or modern indulgence, Greece offers an experience both timeless and deeply luxurious.
The Greek mainland, forming 80% of the nation, is carved by the dramatic Pindus mountain range—a rugged spine that anchors the land. Though famed for its ancient cities, archaeological sites, and world-class museums, the mainland reveals many secrets beyond its storied ruins. Winter brings alpine charm to surprising ski resorts, while summer wraps serene fishing villages and walled medieval towns in a warm, tranquil glow. Regions are divided by water and stone—the Corinth Canal, only 70 metres wide, cleaves the Peloponnese from the mainland in one of the world’s most striking manmade passages.
Cities like Athens and Thessaloniki radiate culture and charisma, but it is the varied topography—valleys, fortresses, mountain hamlets—that lends the mainland its soulful, unforgettable allure.
Greece’s islands are a world unto themselves—a constellation of over 12,000 islands and islets, with 227 inhabited, each shaped by ancient civilizations like the Minoans and the Cycladic people. Their beauty unfolds in seven island clusters, each with its own character. The Cyclades, numbering 56 islands, boast global icons: Mykonos, with its dazzling Cycladic architecture and vibrant energy; Santorini, the ethereal volcanic caldera where sunsets ignite the sky in shades of gold and fire; Delos, sacred birthplace of Apollo and once a mighty Roman-era trading centre; Paros and Naxos, where crystalline waters, Byzantine paths, rugged cliffs, and mountain villages create landscapes of dramatic serenity.
Further south lie Crete, a kingdom of ancient legends, majestic gorges, and sunlit beaches, and the Dodecanese, home to Rhodes, where grand temples whisper the memory of the vanished Colossus. Across all these islands, nature and history entwine, creating a dreamscape unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Greece reveals its most radiant splendour from April to October, when the Mediterranean sun softens the sea into shades of sapphire and jade. Spring brings gentle breezes and blooming hillsides, while summer shimmers with long, golden days perfect for island-hopping. As autumn arrives, the air cools, the crowds thin, and the country takes on a hushed, romantic beauty. Whether you seek vibrant beaches or tranquil cultural journeys, these months cast Greece in its most enchanting light.
Travelling from the UAE to Greece is wonderfully seamless. Emirates, Etihad, Aegean Airlines, and flydubai offer direct flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Athens, with seasonal connections onward to glamorous island destinations like Mykonos and Santorini. The journey spans approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, making Greece feel irresistibly close—an elegant escape just a short flight away.
As Greece is part of the Schengen Zone, UAE nationals require a Schengen visa to visit. The process is straightforward and handled through the Greek consulate or authorised visa centres. UAE residents—regardless of nationality—also require a Schengen tourist visa, supported by valid residence documents, financial statements, and travel insurance. Applying a few weeks ahead ensures a smooth, effortless journey into this world of ancient beauty and modern charm.
Mainland Greece has a number of cities and towns of scenic beauty and sites of historical, cultural and archaeological notability. Prominent places to visit among them are the capital city of Athens, the ancient town of Delphi, a small town of Olympia and the area of Meteora.
Five thousand years.
That’s how long the city has been continuously inhabited, an amazement anywhere in the world.
In this long journey, the city has seen itself taking massive strides in cultural achievements that lay the foundation of Classical Greece and thereby of western civilization. No wonder, every nook of the city has some ancient or historical archaeological sites to explore.
The city’s inheritance of the classical era is clearly apparent in the ancient monuments and works of art, prominent among them being the former temple of Parthenon.
A bustling modern capital city now, it is a cultural, financial, commercial and political capital of Greece with elaborate tourists’ facilities, bars, cafes, eateries and nightlife.
This Beta global city is an amazing blend of the classical and the modern.
Surrounded on three sides by the mountains, the city is spread around seven hills and is a must-go place in the mainland of Greece.
Among other places of interests in the Greek mainland are the sites of Delphi, Meteora and Olympia.
The ruins of Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora are among the 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece. The Olympia is an archaeological site that was a major religious sanctuary and where the ancient Olympic games were held.
Delphi is located in southern Greece across the Gulf of Corinth from the Peloponnese. Meteora is in central Greece overseeing the town of Kalambaka. Olympia is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula.
Ferry rides away from the mainland and from each other are the beautiful islands of Greece that are places of interests for tourists. Remarkable among the many are Mykonos, Santorini and Delos.
Mykonos: International celebrities’ love for the Mykonos island is now very well known. A small island, with an airport of its own, it is the most glamorous island destination of Greece. Sandy beaches, clear blue waters, clear night skies and the maze of streets through the white-washed building is an enticement tourist can’t resist.
Boats, planes, yacht and private jets bring in celebrities from Hollywood and elsewhere to the impeccable high-end hospitality at Mykonos.
Santorini: It is an island in the southern Aegean Sea about 200 km south-east from the Greek mainland. Drawing 2 million visitors annually, it is a favourite place for honeymoon and pre-wedding getaways and an essential part of any Greece honeymoon tour package.
Loved for its mesmerizing sunset and romantic feel, Santorini is the island in the region you just can’t miss.
We, at Flying Squirrel Holidays, have a special spot for couples beginning their new life. Our Greece honeymoon packages all-inclusive sits right with your aspiration.
Talk to us and we will customise it for you. Or, you could be looking to rekindle the passion with your spouse of some time at a Greek island. We will customise our Greece holiday package for you. Come fall in love again.
Delos: A short ferry ride away from Mykonos is the uninhabited island of Delos, where Cleopatra’s house, the Temple of Apollo and the Terrace of the Lions are major attractions.
Each of the regions of the mainland and the islands has a plethora of choices on offer for the activity visitors can revel in.
Mainland
Athens
Join an organised tour available at Athens or take a self-walk tour. Join a 3-hour guided walking tour taking Plaka and Monastiraki on the way or take a hop-on hop-off bus tour that includes all the important sites including the Athenian Riviera.
Explore the unbelievable Acropolis, the site of the throbbing ancient bastion of the rulers and spend some time at the Acropolis Museum. Pay a visit to the Parthenon, the temple to Athena.
Watch the elaborate ritual of the Change of Guards at the Syntagma Square. Admire the Parliament Building and spend some relaxing time at the National Garden nearby. The National Historical Museum is another place of interest which has, among many other exhibits, the first constitution of Greece.
Make sure to visit the Byzantine Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, one of the oldest churches in Athens.
Partake some of the pleasures from the innumerable cafes, roof-top bars and shops at the gentrified neighbourhood Psyri and wonder at the fact that the place was the starting point of the revolution of graffiti as an art of dissent.
Wander about on the cute streets of the authentic Greek neighbourhood of Plaka. Pick up some souvenir of artifacts from the classical, Roman or Hellenistic periods from the Stoa of Attalos. Don’t forget to visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus which was built with104 Corinthian-style columns of which only 15 are left but a sure reminder of the time that was.
Near the Monastiraki Square walk up to a place called Agoraios Kolonos. Halt and brood at the place where Socrates taught and died. The exact place where the idea of democracy took birth.
Stroll on the pedestrian-only Ermou, the street of the big brands' stores among the five most expensive in entire Europe.
Go rock climbing at Meteora and if you are a Bond movies fan, then flag off the spots you have seen in the movie. Or, simply marvel at the place for what it is, a deliberately inaccessible place the monks chose for a monastery. The place is now a World Heritage site.
At Delphi and Olympia, pick up any subject of your choice and go around the numerous sites for a serious study in architecture, archaeology, culture or history. Or, just go plain sight-seeing.
Islands
Mykonos
Join the revelry of loud non-stop parties at the Paradise Beach and if you are in a wilder mood, go swimming. For a relaxed unwind, go and lie down under the numerous cabanas lining the Elia Beach. Take your family to the Platy’s Gialos beach and inspect the curious windmills. Go a little further away from the crowded beaches and play beach volleyball at the sombre Panormos Beach.
You can go for snorkelling and water sports too on the west coast of Mykonos.
Santorini
Go up the hill and find a place or a restaurant at any of the cliff edge village to see the magic of Santorini sunset.
Breath in the romance in the air.
The entire of the island of Delos is an archaeological site and a treasure trove for a serious study of the subject.
Mykonos, Santorini and the Delos are part of the itinerary of our Greek Island Tour. Plan a memorable holiday with us to the Greek islands.
Standing tall in the form of a rocky bulge amidst the city is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Acropolis of Athens. It is the symbol of Classical Greece, reminding the world of Greece’s place in the making of the modern western civilization and contribution to concepts of democracy and debate. Another of the heritage site is the Byzantine era Daphni monastery.
Alongside the foot of the hills is the Archaeological Promenade, a pedestrian path connecting to the many other ancient attractions like the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora and the Kerameikos.
Complementing the ancient Acropolis is the ultra-modern Acropolis museum. This extremely popular tourist attraction has among its exhibits the Moschophoras, the Caryatids and the Parthenon marbles; some of which are from the 6th century BC.
The Theatre of Dionysus, the oldest theatre in Greece, the Byzantine and Christian Museum with more than 25,000 artifacts, some as old as the 3rd century are some of the never-ending lists of cultural and historical sites in Athens. The Temple of Athena Nike of the wet-drapery sculptor, The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the musical performance amphitheatre, are some of the other attractions.
Other sites in the mainland
Delphi, 180 km from Athens, is among the 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece. With its ruins of a theatre, a stadium and number of temples stand witness to the heights the Greeks had attained between the centuries 8th BC to 2nd AD.
Meteora is one of the top tourist attractions in the country. The monasteries built on top of the rocks is a jaw-dropping sight.
The Archaeological Site of Olympia, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and Museum of the Olympic Games are some of the top draws of Olympia.
In the islands
Mykonos
Mykonos, the seductively enticing Cyclades island, is a popular destination for its night-life, glamorous boutique hotels, fancy sea-food restaurants and the music scene. Many sandy beaches along the south coast and the 15th-century church of Paraportiani with its asymmetrical shape and rare style of Byzantine architecture are the other attractions.
While at the Elia beach, it is the recurring rounds of lazing under the cabanas interspersed with swimming in the blue waters. The quieter Panormos Beach calls family travellers to beach-volleyball. The family-friendly beach of Platys Gialos in the half-moon bay is another hit with the family travellers.
The Kato Mili windmills which are iconic to the Mykonos island, and which can be seen from anywhere in the town is a curious attraction with children and family visitors.
Santorini
There are plenty of beaches on the island. The black pebble beach of Kamari is a big draw, lined as it is with a number of tavernas and bars overlooked by the picturesque white buildings and churches with vibrant blue domes.
Delos
The Terrace of Lions, a row of magnificent white marble lions, is the most clicked attraction. Believed to be the birthplace of Apollo and now a World Heritage Site, this uninhabited island is the top attraction for students of mythology and Greek history. The Sacred Precinct, The Sacred Lake, The Temple of Isis are some other attractions. Hikers are drawn to Mt. Kynthos.
So many attractions, you will feel like visiting Greece again and again. It is a dream destination.
Let us plan a Greece holiday package for you to suit your budget and inclinations. Here is a sample itinerary which is customisable.
At Athens
Standing tall in the form of a rocky bulge amidst the city is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Acropolis of Athens. It is the symbol of Classical Greece, reminding the world of Greece’s place in the making of the modern western civilization and contribution to concepts of democracy and debate. Another of the heritage site is the Byzantine era Daphni monastery.
Alongside the foot of the hills is the Archaeological Promenade, a pedestrian path connecting to the many other ancient attractions like the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora and the Kerameikos.
Complementing the ancient Acropolis is the ultra-modern Acropolis museum. This extremely popular tourist attraction has among its exhibits the Moschophoras, the Caryatids and the Parthenon marbles; some of which are from the 6th century BC.
The Theatre of Dionysus, the oldest theatre in Greece, the Byzantine and Christian Museum with more than 25,000 artifacts, some as old as the 3rd century are some of the never-ending lists of cultural and historical sites in Athens. The Temple of Athena Nike of the wet-drapery sculptor, The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the musical performance amphitheatre, are some of the other attractions.
Delphi, 180 km from Athens, is among the 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece. With its ruins of a theatre, a stadium and number of temples stand witness to the heights the Greeks had attained between the centuries 8th BC to 2nd AD.
Meteora is one of the top tourist attractions in the country. The monasteries built on top of the rocks is a jaw-dropping sight.
The Archaeological Site of Olympia, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and Museum of the Olympic Games are some of the top draws of Olympia.
At Mykonos
Mykonos, the seductively enticing Cyclades island, is a popular destination for its night-life, glamorous boutique hotels, fancy sea-food restaurants and the music scene. It is a gay-friendly tourist spot and the LGBT community is well served by many of the island’s establishments.
Many sandy beaches along the south coast and the 15th-century church of Paraportiani with its asymmetrical shape and rare style of Byzantine architecture are the other attractions.
The nude-friendly Super Paradise Beach of loud music and 24 hours revelry has built a tourist base of its own. While at the Elia beach, it is the recurring rounds of lazing under the cabanas interspersed with swimming in the blue waters.
The quieter Panormos Beach calls family travellers to beach-volleyball. The family-friendly beach of Platys Gialos in the half moon bay is another hit with the family travellers.
The Kato Mili windmills which are iconic to the Mykonos island and which can be seen from anywhere in the town is a curious attraction with children and family visitors.
At Santorini
There are plenty of beaches on the island. The black pebble beach of Kamari is a big draw, lined as it is with a number of tavernas and bars overlooked by the picturesque white buildings and churches with vibrant blue domes.
At Delos
The Terrace of Lions, a row of magnificent white marble lions, is the most clicked attraction. Believed to be the birthplace of Apollo and now a World Heritage Site, this uninhabited island is the top attraction for students of mythology and Greek history. The Sacred Precinct, The Sacred Lake, The Temple of Isis are some other attractions. Hikers are drawn to Mt. Kynthos.
So many attractions, you will feel like visiting Greece again and again. It is a dream destination.
Let us plan a Greece holiday package for you to suit your budget and inclinations. Here is a sample itinerary which is customisable.
Day 1
Arrival at Athens airport. Transfer to hotel. Day on your own.
Day 2
Breakfast and city tour of Athens. Late afternoon on your own.
Day 3
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Ferry to Mykonos. Stay at Mykonos.Day 4
Breakfast and day trip to Delos. Stay at Mykonos.Day 5
Breakfast and check out from Mykonos hotel. Ferry to Paros. Stay at Paros.Day 6
Breakfast and day trip to Antiparos. Stay at Paros.Day 7
Breakfast and explore Paros. Stay at Paros.Day 8
Breakfast and check-out from Paros hotel. Ferry to Naxos.Day 9
Breakfast and explore Naxos. Stay at Naxos.Breakfast and checkout from Naxos hotel. Ferry to Santorini.
Breakfast and explore Santorini. Stay at Santorini.Day 12
Breakfast and explore Santorini. Stay at Santorini.Day 13
Breakfast ant checkout from Santorini hotel. Ferry to Milos. Stay at Milos.Day 14
Breakfast and explore Milos. Stay at Milos.Day 15
Breakfast and checkout from Milos. Ferry to Athens. Stay at Athens.Day 16
Breakfast and checkout from Athens hotel. Leave for home with pleasant memories.Please email me a copy of the sample itinerary
How can I go to Greece from the UAE?
Numerous airlines operate routes to Greece, with destinations like Athens, Santorini, Thessaloniki, and more easily accessible.
Direct or 1-stop flights from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Athens take around 5 to 5.5 hours.
What currency is used in Greece, and can I use cards easily?
Greece uses the Euro (€). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, although it’s wise to keep small cash amounts for taxis, local shops, and small cafés.
Is Greece family-friendly?
Yes. Greece is very welcoming to families, offering child-friendly beaches, island resorts, cultural experiences, and activities suitable for all ages.
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