Athens Riviera★★★★★
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A glamorous arrival on the Athens Riviera: low-slung bungalows in a coastal nature reserve, a private beach and the city a short drive away.
- Private beach
- Pools
- Spa
- Dining
- Riviera
Why we love it
Greece pairs ancient history with some of the most beautiful island hopping in the Mediterranean.
We shape the journey around the season, the right places to stay and the way you like to travel, pairing it beautifully with the Greek islands or a Mediterranean city where it suits.
every summer has a story
Best for
Island hopping, couples, design-led hotels
Best time
May, June and September
Style
Coastal, characterful, unhurried
Pair with
the Greek islands or a Mediterranean city
Atlas note
We tailor the routing, the stays and the pace entirely around you.
every summer has a story
Whitewashed mornings, long lunches and the sea always somewhere in view.
Where to stay
The hotels we recommend in Greece.
A handful of stays we would book first, each arranged as part of a bespoke itinerary shaped around you.
Swipe to explore · the stays we would book first
Athens Riviera★★★★★
Four Seasons Astir Palace
A pine-clad peninsula above the Aegean, minutes from Athens: three private beaches, a marina and the quiet polish of the Four Seasons.
- Private beaches
- Pools
- Spa
- Marina
- Dining
Crete★★★★★
Daios Cove
A dramatic private cove on the north-east coast of Crete, with tiered suites and villas tumbling to the sea, most with their own pool.
- Private bay
- Pools
- Spa
- Dining
- Villas
Crete★★★★★
Ikos Kissamos
A polished all-in resort on the wild west coast of Crete: a long sandy beach, generous suites and a genuinely good table, ideal for families.
- Beachfront
- Pools
- Dining
- Family
- All-inclusive
The places
Where to go in Greece.
The corners of Greece we know best, what to see in each, when to go and how we would shape the days. Swipe each card for more, and open the panels for the detail.
Swipe to explore · the regions worth knowing
The mainland · capital and coastline
Athens & the Riviera
The classical capital and a glamorous stretch of coast on its doorstep. Athens pairs the Acropolis and the Plaka with rooftop dinners, then the Riviera adds sea-view hotels and easy beach days a short drive south.
Don't miss
- The Acropolis
- The Acropolis Museum
- The Plaka
- Cape Sounion
- The Athens Riviera
- Rooftop dining
The Cyclades · the famous caldera
Santorini
Caldera views, cliffside suites and the most photographed sunset in the Mediterranean. Santorini is whitewashed Oia, blue-domed churches and long, golden evenings looking out over the flooded crater.
Don't miss
- Oia at sunset
- The blue domes
- The caldera
- Assyrtiko vineyards
- Ancient Akrotiri
- Cliffside suites
The Cyclades · easy glamour
Mykonos
Chic beaches, designer boutiques and the most stylish nights in the Aegean. Mykonos balances the whitewashed lanes and windmills of the old town with sleek beach clubs and a famously easy glamour.
Don't miss
- Mykonos Town
- The windmills
- Little Venice
- Psarou Beach
- The beach clubs
- Ancient Delos
The Aegean · the great southern island
Crete
The big island, with beaches, mountains and a cuisine all of its own. Crete runs from the pink sands of the south coast to the gorges of the interior, by way of Minoan palaces and some of the warmest tables in Greece.
Don't miss
- Knossos
- The Samaria Gorge
- Elafonisi Beach
- Chania old town
- Cretan cooking
- The White Mountains
The mainland · quiet design-led luxury
The Peloponnese
Quiet, design-led luxury set among olive groves and ancient sites. The Peloponnese is the mainland at its most graceful: Epidaurus and Mystras, golden bays around Messinia and some of the finest resorts in the country.
Don't miss
- Ancient Olympia
- The theatre at Epidaurus
- Mystras
- Nafplio
- The Mani peninsula
- Messinia's bays
The Cyclades · quiet island calm
Paros & the Cyclades
Cycladic calm, design hotels and the slower side of the islands. Paros and its neighbours offer whitewashed villages, harbour-front tavernas and clear water, all without the crush of the better-known names.
Don't miss
- Naoussa harbour
- Parikia old town
- Antiparos
- Naxos
- Milos
- Hidden coves
Signature experiences
Once in a lifetime.
The rare days we open up across Greece, from the famous to the few-ever-see. Each one arranged privately, as part of your journey.
Swipe to explore · rare days out
The Cyclades · on the water
A private yacht through the Cyclades
Your own crewed yacht to island-hop the Aegean at your own pace, anchoring in coves few ever reach.
Athens · after the gates close
After-hours at the Acropolis
A privately arranged evening visit with an expert archaeologist, the great monuments all but to yourselves.
Santorini · at golden hour
A clifftop dinner above the caldera
A private chef and sommelier on your own terrace, as the sun goes down over the flooded crater.
The Peloponnese · the stones still sing
A private moment at Epidaurus
Stand at the heart of the ancient theatre with a classicist, then a quiet recital that proves its famous acoustics.
The islands · by speedboat
A hidden-cove swim and long lunch
A private speedboat to a beach you reach only by sea, with a table laid on the sand and nobody else in sight.
The Aegean · from the air
An island-to-island flight by helicopter
Skip the ferries and lift from Athens to the islands, the whole Cyclades laid out below you.
Crete · with a local family
A market and table with a Cretan family
Shop the morning market with a celebrated cook, then a long lunch in their home with wine from the hills.
Santorini · among the vines
A private Assyrtiko cellar tasting
A guided tasting in a volcanic-soil estate, the island's celebrated Assyrtiko poured straight from the barrel.
Things to do
What to do in Greece.
The icons worth seeing, and the rare, one-off experiences we can quietly open up for you.
Not to be missed
- Watch the sun set over the Santorini caldera
- Wander the Acropolis and the Plaka in Athens
- Island-hop the Cyclades by boat
- Long lunches of grilled fish and chilled Assyrtiko
Rare & remarkable · by private arrangement
Beyond the obvious.
The experiences we quietly open up for travellers who want something few others will ever have.
- Charter a private yacht through the Cyclades
- An after-hours private viewing of the Acropolis Museum
- A private chef and sommelier dinner on a clifftop terrace
In frames
Greece, in frames.
A few moments to set the mood. Click any image to view it larger.
Good to know
Greece, answered.
When is the best time to visit Greece?
May, June and September. We will refine the timing around your dates, the weather and the wider journey.
Who is Greece best suited to?
Island hopping, couples, design-led hotels. Tell us how you like to travel and we will tell you, honestly, whether it is the one.
Can Atlas&Co. arrange the full Greece itinerary?
Yes. We shape the whole journey, including the stays, transfers, guides and the details, and can pair it beautifully with the Greek islands or a Mediterranean city.
shall we?
Every Greece journey we plan is private and made to measure.
Tell us your dates and how you like to travel, and we will shape the stays, the routing and the details around you.