A Greek honeymoon is one of the best decisions you can make for an unforgettable experience, as Greece is considered one of the most romantic places in the world (for many good reasons). This is an honest guide from a Greek to make your planning as easy and smooth as possible! Okay, let’s get things straight: you are probably searching for the best honeymoon location or package for you and your other half to get on an amazing trip.
BEST HONEYMOON HOTEL IN GREECE:You can probably choose the very obvious path: Hawaii, the Maldives, Paris, Italy, or the Caribbean, but I can assure you that after you read this guide, you’ll want to put Greece at the top of your list. Greece has amazing mild Mediterranean weather (like California) with four seasons, amazing culture, incredibly photogenic landscapes, romantic islands, and one of the best local cuisines in the world.
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RECOMMENDED WEBSITES FOR GREECE:
🛏️ Booking.comis the website with the most available rooms and Private Villas in Athens, Santorini , Mykonos & Crete (more than Airbnb!)
⛴️ Ferryhopper is the best website to book your ferry tickets or check the timetables for Santorini, Mykonos , Crete & all Greek islands
🎫 Get Your Guide has the best and largest variety of Tours in Athens and the Greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Crete etc)
✈️ Booking.com Flights has all the available flights to and from the Greek islands
🚕 Book Your Driver (Taxi) directly with booking.com’s large and safe platform of available certified drivers
- Best Website to Book a Hotel in Greece: Booking.com (you are getting more options than Airbnb, and it is usually cheaper than any other honeymoon package)
- Where is Greece? Greece is in Europe between Italy and Turkey (here it is on Google Maps)
- When to visit Greece for a honeymoon: Greece’s best summer weather (and also the high tourist season) is between May and October every year, so this is the best time to visit Greece. You will get the best hot sunny weather and almost no rain during these months. This is when you should also be able to swim in the sea. Any other time outside of these months, the sea water is considered quite chilly. However, the best time to visit Greece for a honeymoon is May, June, September, or October. Avoid July and August as these are the most touristic months with crowds everywhere and high prices on everything. I do not recommend visiting Greece in the winter as you will miss much of what the country has to offer, as the weather can get pretty cold (0-10 degrees Celsius and windy) in the winter (November-March).
- Best Honeymoon Hotels in Greece: Andronis Luxury Suites (Santorini), Cavo Tagoo (Mykonos), Coco-Mat (Athens)
- Where To Stay for a Honeymoon in Greece: your itinerary should include a couple of days in Athens (most culturally rich place in Greece) and then of coure some of the most famous Greek islands like Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes (there are thousands of Greek idlands but these are considered the most romantic)
- Shall I get a honeymoon package for Greece? No, no, and No!! It is widely known that all hotels and travel agencies apply a “honeymoon tax” on these packages for no reason other than to rip off people. Do yourself a favour and spend some time researching, booking your hotels and your flights/transportation by yourself, and you won’t regret it. You will save thousands…!
- What are the best Greek islands for a honeymoon? The best Greek islands for a honeymoon are Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete, but you can consider Rhodes, Corfu, Paros, Naxos, and Milos.
- How To Get to Greece and all the Greek islands: unfortunately, the Greek islands don’t offer international flights outside of Europe (and these only run between April and October), so you should fly to Athens first, which is also convenient because Athens deserves a couple of days at least too. There are hundreds of flights to Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos” from the USA or anywhere else in the world. All flights become more frequent and available in the hot season (April-October). Then from Athens, you can either take a 45-minute flight (recommended) to any of the Greek islands or just take a local ferry from Athens, Piraeus, or Rafina port (it usually takes anything between 3-12 hrs, depending on the island, but it’s also usually cheaper than the flight.
- How to get from one Greek island to the other: the best option is usually a ferry, which can take you there in a few hrs (Ferryhopper website is where you check and book your ferries in Greece). Not all Greek islands are connected; in many cases, you may have to go to Athens first and then take a flight or another ferry. Also, note that normally there are no direct flights between Greek islands, but do your research because there were a few flights between Mykonos and Santorini some years ago, and these might appear again.
- What’s the currency in Greece and how expensive it is: Greece’s currency is the Euro, and it is a relatively cheap destination, but do expect high prices at the premium places, hotels, and restaurants…
- How Safe is Greece: Greece has traditionally had very low crime rates, and it is a relatively safe place to visit, with millions of tourists (and honeymooners…) every year.
- What are the best things to do in Greece: you have to visit the amazing archaeological ruins, eat yummy Greek food, go to a winery on an island, go an a mini cruise in the Aegean sea, swim in the sea (you will love the Greek beaches) and relax and enjoy the nice weather… However, if you are visiting Santorini for your honeymoon, I have handpicked the best things you can do in Santorini for couples. Santorini is one of the most diverse Greek islands, and it’s a place you must visit once in your lifetime.
- How to Save Money on your Greece Honeymoon: There are 2 things you can do to save money and finally have a cheaper honeymoon in Greece: you can either visit off-season (any month outside of June, July, August, and September) or visit a less touristic place or island (like Paros, Naxos, or Milos) where the accommodation prices are not super expensive.
So…without further ado, let’s dive into more details about your honeymoon in Greece:
Best Places to Visit In Your Greek Honeymoon
Before starting to describe lots of islands, beautiful beaches, and towns with strange names, it is rather wise of me to let you understand a little bit about the geography (boring…!) of this amazing country called Greece (here it is on Google Maps).
Greece is in the southeastern part of Europe. It has a population of about 10 million and comprises the mainland and the islands.
So, what are the best places to go in Greece?
If this is about your honeymoon, then you have to follow the famous Greek itinerary:
…and that’s a week to 10 days’ honeymoon in Greece!
If you want to visit places in Greece that are probably less crowded and less touristic, then I highly recommend these:
- Milos island (Greeks call it the couples’ island!)
- Antiparos island (Tom Hanks’ spot)
- Naxos island (big island with beautiful beaches)
- Kefalonia island (on the west side of Greece, with a greener landscape)
- Paros island (equally beautiful island with white washed houses and beautiful beaches)
What are the most romantic places to go in Greece?
Mykonos island with its beautiful golden sandy beaches, the chilled out beach ars and the celebrity style accommodation and dining experiences.
The island of Crete is another amazing place full of history and wild natural beauty. Crete has some of the most picturesque towns in Greece, and its beaches are some of the best in the world.
I wouldn’t necessarily call Athens romantic, as it is a big city with lots of traffic and neighbourhoods. Still, it has its charm with its famous archaeological ruins and museums. But let me give you more details about these places and why I believe they are the best for your Greece honeymoon:ATHENS
MOST ROMANTIC HOTELS IN ATHENS:
MOST ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN ATHENS:
- Visit the Acropolis ruins and the Acropolis Museum
- Greek Cooking Lesson and dinner
- Sunset from Cape Sounion
MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN ATHENS:
- Aleria Restaurant (Google Maps)
- Orizontes Lycabbetus Restaurant (Google Maps)
- Point a Restaurant (Google Maps)
SANTORINI
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MOST ROMANTIC HOTELS IN SANTORINI:
MOST ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN SANTORINI:
- Sunset Cruise with food on board
- Winetasting with a Winery Tour
- Watch a movie under the stars
- Horse riding on the volcanic beach
MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN SANTORINI:
- Metaxi Mas Restaurant (Google Maps)
- Andronis Lycabettus Restaurant (Google Maps)
- Kapari Restaurant (Google Maps)
MYKONOS
Mykonos is one of Europe’s hotspots for celebrities and wealthy people. The island has an amazing bohemian vibe, and Mykonos beaches are some of the best in Greece. However, I do not recommend spending more than 2-3 nights in Mykonos because the island can be quite tiring, as there are lots of parties going on (especially in July and August).
READ ALSO: Where To Stay In Mykonos
MOST ROMANTIC HOTELS IN MYKONOS:
MOST ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN MYKONOS:
- Visit the ancient deserted island of Delos
- Visit the beautiful beaches of Mykonos
MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN SANTORINI:
- Spilia Restaurant (Google Maps)
- Scorpios (Google Maps)
- Interni Restaurant (Google Maps)
CONCLUSION
Greece is an amazing place, and it would make for an unforgettable honeymoon. It’s not only the relaxed and romantic atmosphere that you can find in every Greek island, but it’s also the amazing food and wine, the culture, the locals, and above all, the true love for life that people in this magical place have. And you can’t easily beat that…
