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Luxury travel in Greece

Luxury Travel in Greece 2026

Where Greece genuinely delivers luxury, from palace hotels to once-only experiences.

Greece has 5+ luxury hotels and experiences covered in this guide, led by Katikies Oia, Santorini, Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens and Amanzoe, Porto Heli. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Greece offers a captivating blend of ancient history, stunning islands, and Mediterranean culture. From the iconic Acropolis in Athens to the whitewashed villages of Santorini, this sun-soaked destination combines archaeological wonders with pristine beaches and world-class cuisine.

Luxury hotels

Five-star and palace properties.

5-Star Iconic

Katikies Oia, Santorini

$800-3000+/night4.9/5

The original luxury cave hotel in Oia, Santorini, with cave suites carved into the caldera cliff and infinity pools that appear to merge with the Aegean. Intimate, adults-only property with legendary sunset views and impeccable Cycladic design.

5-Star Urban

Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens

$400-1200/night4.9/5

Athens' most legendary hotel since 1874, occupying a corner of Syntagma Square with direct views of the Parliament and distant Acropolis. The rooftop pool and GB Roof Garden restaurant offer one of Athens' most spectacular dining experiences.

5-Star Resort

Amanzoe, Porto Heli

$1500-6000+/night4.9/5

Aman's Greek masterpiece near Porto Heli in the Peloponnese, with pavilion-style accommodations all featuring private plunge pools and uninterrupted views over the Argolic Gulf. Helicopter transfers, a beach club, and a sanctuary spa complete the experience.

5-Star Boutique

Mystique, Oia, Santorini

$700-3500/night4.8/5

An intimate luxury property in Oia with dramatic cave suites featuring private plunge pools and minimalist Cycladic design. The Secret Wine Cave restaurant and holistic Aspa Spa set it apart from competitors in this competitive caldera market.

5-Star Island

Bill & Coo Suites, Mykonos

$600-2800/night4.8/5

Adults-only boutique hotel on Megali Ammos beach in Mykonos with personalised service, private pools, and Greece's only Michelin-starred hotel restaurant. The intimate scale ensures bespoke experiences impossible at larger resorts.

Fine dining

Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.

Fine dining

Spondi, Athens

French Mediterranean€150-200+/person

Athens' only two Michelin-starred restaurant in Pagrati, offering exquisite French-Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant 19th-century neo-classical building with a jasmine-scented courtyard. Chef Arnaud Bignon's tasting menus are among the most refined dining experiences in Greece.

Fine dining

Varoulko Seaside, Athens

Modern Greek€80-130/person

Chef Lefteris Lazarou's Michelin-starred waterfront restaurant in Piraeus, reimagining Greek seafood with modern French techniques. The harbour view terrace and innovative menu make this one of Athens' most celebrated dining experiences.

Fine dining

Funky Gourmet, Athens

Contemporary Greek€100-150/person

Two Michelin stars for Athens' most avant-garde restaurant, offering conceptual tasting menus that deconstruct and reinvent Greek culinary traditions. The theatrical presentations and fermentation-forward approach attract culinary adventurers from across Europe.

Fine dining

Selene, Fira, Santorini

Mediterranean€70-120/person

Santorini's most prestigious restaurant celebrating local Cycladic produce with dishes featuring Santorini's unique cherry tomatoes, white aubergines, fava beans, and volcanic wines. The caldera sunset views complement the refined regional cooking.

Fine dining

Notos, Oia, Santorini

Seafood€80-140/person

Perched on the Oia caldera with extraordinary sunset views, Notos serves sophisticated Mediterranean seafood with Santorini volcanic wine pairings. The terrace is one of the most romantic dinner settings in the Greek islands.

Exclusive experiences

Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

Experience

Private Yacht Charter in the Cyclades

€800-3000+/day

Charter a private sailing yacht or motor yacht to island-hop through the Cyclades at your own pace, anchoring in hidden coves and deserted beaches inaccessible by ferry. Crewed charters include skipper, chef, and hostess for a fully bespoke island experience.

Experience

Helicopter Transfer Athens to Santorini

€1500-2500 one way

Bypass the 8-hour ferry journey with a private helicopter transfer from Athens to Santorini in 40 minutes, with sweeping aerial views of the Aegean islands. Several operators including Hellenic Helicopters operate this route with advance booking.

Experience

Private Archaeological Tour of Delphi

€300-500/half day

Experience Delphi before and after public opening hours with a private certified archaeologist guide who brings the Oracle's sanctuary to life. Private access to normally restricted areas and personalised commentary on Greek mythology make this unforgettable.

Experience

Santorini Wine Tour with Sommelier

€150-300/person

Explore Santorini's unique volcanic viticulture with a master sommelier visiting estate wineries including Domaine Sigalas, Santo Wines, and Hatzidakis. The indigenous Assyrtiko grape produces world-class wines unlike any in Europe.

Experience

Private Chef Experience on a Greek Island

€250-400/person

A private Greek chef visits the local market with you in the morning, selecting seasonal ingredients before preparing a bespoke Mediterranean feast in your villa or yacht. Popular on Corfu, Crete, and the Ionian Islands.

Experience

Luxury Spa Day at Elounda Peninsula

€200-400/person

The Elounda Spa at the Blue Palace Resort in Crete offers thalassotherapy, hammam rituals, and ayurvedic treatments in a spectacular Mirabello Bay setting. Full-day wellness packages include thermal circuit, signature treatment, and healthy lunch.

Spas & wellness

World-class spa retreats and treatments.

Spa

Elounda Spa, Blue Palace Resort, Crete

One of Greece's finest resort spas offering thalassotherapy, hydrotherapy pools, hammam ritual, and a comprehensive treatment menu including signature Cretan olive oil body wraps. Overlooks the protected waters of Mirabello Bay.

Spa

Spa at Amanzoe, Porto Heli

The Aman Spa occupies its own pavilion with six treatment rooms, a thermal circuit including heated pool and hammam, and a yoga pavilion. Signature treatments draw on ancient Greek bathing traditions combined with modern wellness practices.

Spa

Aspa Spa at Mystique, Santorini

The intimate volcanic stone spa at Mystique offers treatments incorporating local Santorini volcanic minerals and indigenous herbs. The cave setting and caldera views create a uniquely atmospheric wellness environment unlike any mainland spa.

Spa

Anazoe Spa at Costa Navarino, Messenia

Greece's largest luxury resort complex in the Peloponnese features the Anazoe Spa with an extraordinary thermal bathing circuit, 22 treatment rooms, and a unique 'Healing Garden' using over 100 local medicinal herbs and plants.

Luxury transport

Travel in style.

Car
Private chauffeur from €250/day in Athens; luxury car rental from €150/day (Mercedes, BMW, Porsche). Prestige car hire operators include Sixt and Hertz Prestige at Athens Airport.
Air
Helicopter transfers available Athens-Santorini (€1500-2500 one way) and Athens-Mykonos (€1500+). Private jets can be chartered from Athens, Thessaloniki, and Heraklion airports. Hellenic Helicopters and Inaer operate regular charter services.
Airport
VIP lounge access at Athens International (Goldair VIP €50/person). Private arrivals services including fast-track immigration and private security lanes available through airport operators. Meet-and-greet services from €80.