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There Is More Than One Island
Most Greek holidays are a single island, chosen from a photograph, in the first week of August. It is the most crowded, most expensive and least Greek version of the country there is.
Andrew Burns Travel Co. plans Greece around the water and the calendar. The right islands for the way you actually like to travel, ferries and charters that connect properly instead of eating a day each, and Athens treated as a destination rather than an airport with ruins attached.
What to Do & See
The Beauty of Greece
Islands & Sea
Ancient Greece
The Greek Table
Islands & Sea
Greece makes sense from the water. The ferries are fine, but a skippered boat turns a transfer into the best day of the trip and reaches the beaches the coaches never will.
- Private skippered charters through the Cyclades
- Sea caves and coves reachable only by boat
- Island-hopping planned so no day is lost to a port
- Swimming stops timed for when the water is empty
Ancient Greece
Ruins are rubble without someone to read them. The right archaeologist, at the right hour, is the difference between old stones and the beginning of everything.
- The Acropolis at opening, before the heat and the coaches
- Private archaeologists rather than headset tours
- Delphi and the Peloponnese as day journeys from Athens
- The Acropolis Museum with someone who built the context
The Greek Table
The best meal in Greece is rarely the one with the view. It is a taverna at the end of a track, run by one family, with four things on the menu and all of them right.
- Family tavernas that never appear in a search
- Island wineries in Santorini's volcanic soil
- Market mornings in Athens with a chef
- Long lunches with nothing scheduled afterwards
Ways to Travel
Explore the World Your Way
Private Touring
A dedicated driver-guide on the mainland and private transfers between islands, shaped entirely around you.
Guided Touring
Small-group touring with expert local guides and archaeologists at each site.
Independent Travel
Self-guided island-hopping, with our curated itinerary, hotels booked and every ferry properly connected.
Yacht & Island Charters
A skippered charter through the Cyclades or Ionian, with the route built around your pace.
Regions We Curate
Where to Go in Greece
Athens & the Mainland
- Athens
- Delphi
- Meteora
- The Peloponnese
The Cyclades
- Milos
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Paros
- Santorini
The Ionian, Crete & Beyond
- Corfu
- Crete
- Rhodes
- Zakynthos
Signature Journeys
Itineraries in Greece
Tailor-made
Something Else Entirely
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"Andrew planned our DREAM honeymoon to Greece, and absolutely nailed it… he worked with us to customize the perfect trip, tailored to our interests, within our budget… We genuinely could not have pulled off a trip like this without him…"
— Kelly C. · Greece
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Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Greece?+
September is the best month of the year: warm sea, golden light and the August crowds gone. Late May and June are a close second. July and August are hot and full, and while we can still plan a wonderful trip then, it takes more work and costs more money.
Which islands should I choose?+
It depends entirely on what you want. Santorini for the drama and the hotels, Milos for coves and quiet, Naxos for food and family, Paros for balance, the Ionian for greener landscapes and clearer water. The mistake is choosing from a photograph rather than from how you actually like to spend a day.
How many islands should I visit?+
Two in a week, or three in ten days. Every island change costs the better part of a day once you account for ports and check-in, so a five-island fortnight is really a fortnight of packing. Fewer islands, longer stays, and a boat for the days in between.
Is Greece good for families?+
Genuinely, yes, and better than its reputation. Greeks build their evenings around children, the food is easy, and boat days beat any resort kids' club. Naxos and Paros are our usual starting points, and we pace the ruins so nobody is dragged around one in the afternoon heat.
How far in advance should I book?+
Nine to twelve months for the caldera hotels in Santorini and anything in September. The best rooms are a handful per property and they are spoken for early. Ferries and charters release later, and we'll hold those as soon as they open.