Greece is about the same size as Florida and has a population of around 10 million people. Greece includes 6,000 islands but only 227 are inhabited. The 5 most popular islands include Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Naxos and Paros.
Why is Greece a great destination for families with kids?
Greece is a fantastic destination for family-friendly vacations. It is abundant with ancient history and is set against some of the most magnificent backdrops. A visit to the capital (Athens) is a must as it is super family friendly (thanks to the 2004 Olympics) and marries both the past and the present. You probably only need 2 days here and if you have more time then go island hopping. We would recommend that you don’t miss out on some the less frequented islands – Paros, Ios, Naxos, Milos after of course visiting some of the more famous Islands – Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Corfu. You will soon learn that each of the islands has its own unique personality. So depending on whether you want a more relaxed or a more adventurous vacation will determine which island you chose.
Must see places in Greece
You might just be planning to lie on a beach on one of the popular Greek islands but if you have the time and your schedule allows we suggest that you include some, if not all, of the following:
a. Athens – Acropolis, Parthenon
b. Santorini – Fira, Oia
c. Corfu – Cape Drastis
d. Crete – Minoan ruins of Knossos
e. Zakynthos – Shipwreck Cove (Navagio beach)
f. Rhodes – Acropolis of Lindos, Palace of the Grand Master, Saint Paul’s Bay.
g. Kefalonia – Drogarati Cave, Melissani Lake
h. Delphi – Temple of Apollo
i. Thessaloniki – Church of Agios Dimitrios, White Tower, the Rotunda.
How long would you vacation in Greece?
At the very least 7 to 8 days vacation would allow you to visit Athens and then two islands like Santorini and Mykonos. But to be truthful with so many islands you could spend a large part of your life getting through them all! If you can extend your vacation to 10 or 12 days then you can incorporate Naxos or Crete or Rhodes into the mix.
You will undoubtedly fly into Athens so only 2 days are needed there before heading off to Santorini for 3 days and then another island for the remaining 3 days.
Our top 10 reasons to visit Greece:
- Family friendly
- Hospitable
- Excellent food
- The coffee culture
- Remarkable history
- Beautiful islands
- The beaches
- The climate
- Music and dance
- A safe place to holiday
Top 10 things to do in Greece with kids
Out top 10 things to do in Greece with kids are in no particular order and presume that you are visiting the whole of Greece, including the Greek Islands.
- Tour the Acropolis then visit the Acropolis museum
- Climb Mount Olympus
- Explore the Samaria Gorge
- Enjoy a morning or sunset cruise in Santorini
- Take part in a Greek cooking class
- Hop from island to island
- Cruise around the coast of one of the islands
- Visit the Shipwreck on Navigo Beach
- Explore Santorini’s volcano
- Enjoy a morning sea kayak and snorkel
How can we help?
Living in Europe we believe we are in the best position to speak about Greece, to advise you and help you to plan a memorable vacation. Let us help you by taking advantage of our vacation consulting or itinerary development services. Working to your budget we’ll discuss the best locations, present you with the best family accommodations, family focused tours/excursion/activities and work out the logistics for you.
So if you are planning a vacation to Greece and you need some help then just drop us a line and we’ll set up a time to call you and let you know how we might help.