Greece villas
A whitewashed house, a boat for the day, and dinners by the water.
Southern Europe
Greece
Island houses, a boat for the day, and dinners by the water.
Why go
Private Greece holidays: villas on the Cyclades and the Peloponnese, private boats between islands, and tables booked before you arrive.
Greece works as one island done properly or two connected by a private boat. The houses are the point: whitewashed, open to the wind, and a short walk from the water.
We avoid the busiest harbours in August and look to the quieter islands and the Peloponnese for families who want space.
Greece rewards travellers who go beyond the famous islands. A villa on Paros, Sifnos or Hydra, a private boat for a day or a week, and a couple of nights in Athens for the Acropolis at opening time make a very complete fortnight.
Late May to June and September to early October have the best balance of weather, sea temperature and quiet. The meltemi wind blows hardest in July and August, which matters if you plan to sail.
- Best time
- May to June and September to early October. July and August are hot and busy on the famous islands.
- Journeys
- Designed on request
What to see and do
The Greece we would show you
- Villas on Paros, Antiparos, and the quieter Cyclades
- The Peloponnese for families
- A private boat for a day or a week
- Tables by the water, booked ahead
Ways to travel here
Greece by the kind of trip
Greece for families
An island villa with a pool, a boat day and beaches with shallow water, planned around the ferries.
Greece for couples
A quiet island house, a boat for a day and a mainland finish, planned around the ferries and the wind.
Greece celebrations
A villa for the whole party on an island or the mainland, with a boat day and the dinner by the sea.
From the journal
Planning notes
Planning a holiday for three generations
Grandparents, parents and children on one trip: where it works, how to pace it, and what to decide first.
Good to know
Questions about Greece
Which island for a family?
The quieter Cyclades or the Peloponnese. Sandy beaches, shallow water, and short transfers.
Can we island-hop?
Yes, by private boat or ferry. Two islands in a week is comfortable; three is rushed.
Which islands suit a family?
Paros, Naxos and Crete for beaches, space and easy logistics; Corfu for green hills and villas with pools. Santorini and Mykonos are better for couples or short celebrations.
Can you arrange a yacht?
Yes, from a crewed gulet for a few days to a week-long charter between islands, combined with a villa at either end.
Plan a private journey to Greece
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