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Greece brings together the sea, the islands and the ancient world in one trip. Crete for a family holiday, Santorini for couples, Athens for anyone who wants to see the Acropolis.
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June to September for the sea; May and October are warm and less crowded
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Greece is a summer destination for those who want a seaside holiday in Europe. Families choose Crete, Rhodes and Halkidiki, with plenty of hotels with meals included and kids’ clubs. Couples head to Santorini and Mykonos for the views and romance, and history lovers to Athens, Delphi and Mycenae.
Greece also suits those who like island hopping: ferries link the islands, and in a week you can see two or three very different places. Other summer options are collected in where to go in summer.
The beach season runs from June to September, and on the southern islands from late May to mid-October. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, and the meltemi wind blows on the islands, which takes the edge off the heat but can stir up waves. June and September are considered the best months: the sea is warm and there are fewer people.
For sightseeing trips to Athens and the mainland, April, May and October are good. In winter many resort hotels on the islands are closed.
Crete is the largest Greek island. It has the Balos lagoon, the pink beach of Elafonisi, the Palace of Knossos, the Samaria Gorge and the towns of Chania and Rethymno. You can easily spend a week or more here: the island is varied and great for exploring by car.
A volcanic island with white houses above the caldera, sunsets in Oia and wineries. It suits couples, but keep in mind that it is very crowded in summer.
Rhodes has the medieval town of the Knights and beaches on both sides of the island. Corfu is a green island with Venetian architecture. Kos is a quiet island for family holidays.
Athens has the Acropolis, the Plaka and the National Archaeological Museum. From Athens people travel to Delphi, Cape Sounion and Meteora, with its monasteries on top of the rocks.
A peninsula in the north with three “fingers”: Kassandra for an active holiday, Sithonia for nature, and Mount Athos, a monastic republic open only to men with a special permit.
Greek salad is called horiatiki here, and it always comes with a slab of feta on top. Try moussaka, souvlaki, fresh grilled fish at a seaside taverna, and yoghurt with honey for dessert. Island tavernas are the best place for dinner, often with a sunset view.
Accommodation in Greece ranges from large resort hotels with meals included on Crete and Rhodes to small family guesthouses on Santorini and Naxos. Santorini hotels with caldera views cost more, and the beaches on that island are on the other side. Many island hotels are only open from April to October.
A beach holiday on one island takes 7–10 nights. Athens plus an island takes 9–11 days, with 2–3 days being enough for Athens. A multi-island tour by ferry takes 10 days or more. If you are after a similar climate but different visa rules, take a look at Cyprus.
Citizens of Uzbekistan need a Schengen visa to travel to Greece. Documents are submitted through the visa centre, and you need to show proof of funds, hotel bookings and insurance. The process is covered in detail in our guide to the Schengen visa for citizens of Uzbekistan.
Hotels charge a tourist tax, and ferries to popular islands are best booked in advance during the season. Cover up when visiting monasteries.
Rules are given as of October 2026 and may change: check with our manager or the official embassy website before you travel.
Flights from Tashkent to Athens or the islands: our manager will find direct and connecting options.
Send a request or message us on Telegram @GlobalDestination1, or call +998 99 760-82-88. Tell us your dates and the kind of holiday you want. Our manager will pick the island and hotel, and can build a route with Athens and ferries if you like.
Updated: 2026-10
Citizens of Uzbekistan need a Schengen visa to travel to Greece. It is issued through the Greek visa centre, and it is best to apply early, especially before the summer season.
Swimming is comfortable from June to September, and on Crete and Rhodes from late May to mid-October. July and August are hot and crowded, and the strong meltemi wind often blows on the islands.
Crete and Rhodes: plenty of family hotels, sandy beaches and things to do. Santorini is beautiful, but its beaches are volcanic and less suitable for children.
A beach holiday on one island takes 7–10 nights. Athens plus an island takes 9–11 days, and a route across several islands takes 10 days or more.
Crete means beaches with turquoise water, mountain gorges, Minoan palaces and Venetian harbours. The island is so big that the region you choose shapes your whole holiday.
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