Introducing Greece
Widely regarded as the cradle of civilisation, Greece is as breathtaking as it is storied. Sun-bleached ruins, sapphire seas, and olive-groved hillsides create a landscape that feels almost mythic. Here, possibility ripples through the air, and every stone seems to whisper a legend.
Begin in Athens, where ancient temples rise above lively neighbourhoods and café culture thrives in the shadow of antiquity. Then follow in the footsteps of gods and heroes onto the islands, each with its own rhythm and character. Discover old-fashioned grandeur at the Poseidonion Grand Hotel in Spetses, or embrace understated glamour at Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge. On Santorini and Mykonos, our irresistible luxury hotels, each vetted by our experts, frame sunsets in watercolour hues and open directly onto the Aegean’s crystalline waters.
Beyond the iconic views lies the essence of real Greece: long, leisurely lunches beneath vine-covered terraces, fishermen mending nets in quiet harbours, and evenings scented with jasmine and grilled seafood. It’s a place where history and hedonism coexist effortlessly, where days are shaped by the sea and nights glow with conversation, music and myth.
Holiday reading: Circe by Madeline Miller.
Hotels in Greece