Greek experience

Why Greece?

When it comes to summer sun, the Greek islands have it all. Sunny beaches, whitewashed villages, harborside tavernas and peacock blue seas and fish suppers for a song…these simple pleasures have wooed visitors for decades.

The beauty of Greece is that its cuisine, culture and very authentic hospitality are very accessible and inexpensive. In Greece, the family hotel rhymes with territory and whether it is Gregory and Kiki in Corfu or the Drossos family in Santorini, Solos customers are assured of the best welcome by our long-time hosts.

With access to a pool or a beach (preferably both!), Greece is a place where you can relax in simple, comfortable accommodation and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and relax or explore at your leisure.

Where should you go?

“Greece par excellence”, for many, is a group of islands known as the Cyclades, which lie between the mainland and Crete, and where you will find Paros, Mykonos and the World Heritage Site of Delos. It is also home to Santorini, whose iconic old town, or ‘chora’, rises like a jumble of sugar cubes atop a caldera that rises sharply from the sea. Picturesque Kefalonia offers plenty of invigorating walks, while the Ionian island of Zakynthos is known for its churches, monasteries and sugar-white sand.

mountain peaks

Although it’s tempting to do nothing all day, exploration is essential! As well as traditional caïque sunset cruises, island hopping and swimming in turquoise bays, it’s a truly rewarding place to stroll – those views! – and especially if we take into account the wealth of Greece in impressive historical and archaeological sites.

The Samaria Gorge in western Crete cuts through the White Mountains and Corfu is home to the Durrell Trails and spectacular sea walks. Zakynthos, green and lush, was chosen as the site of Greece’s first marine park and is a breeding ground for loggerhead turtles, while Santorini has some of the best sunset bars in Greece.

Rose recommends…

At Solos we trust our experienced Tour Leaders to select the best activities, tours, taverns and walks for our groups. We asked our popular host Ros for his top tip for Greece in 2022.

“I love all the islands – each offers something different, which makes it impossible to choose one over another,” she says.

“One of my favorite islands for excursions is Santorini, where there is so much to enjoy. There’s a walk around the caldera to the beautiful cliff-side village of Oia, a swim in the coastal village of Kamari, and a visit to a monastery in the mountains (visible from the hotel’s rooftop terrace). ‘hotel) where you can buy organic products from the monks. We also visit a winery and taste appetizers while watching the sunset.

“The other excursion we offer is a Santorini volcano climb and boat trip to the therapeutic hot springs off the islet of Palea Kameni. Santorini really has it all.

Tempted by Greece?

Speak to a member of our friendly team today. If you have any questions, Nadia and her friendly team of Solos experts are happy to answer them, big or small. Call the team on 020 8951 2900 or book easily at www.solosholidays.co.uk