Introduction

Etihad Airways, the fastest-growing airline in history, can transport you to Greece in comfort and style.

From stunning beaches and inhabited islands to historic sites and towering mountain ranges, you’re promised an unforgettable experience in this European destination.

Book your flights with Etihad Airways to experience a service so exquisite that we were named the World’s Leading Airline for four consecutive years at the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 World Travel Awards. Take our video tour to find out more.

About Greece

About Greece

Greece is a European country on the southernmost tip of the Balkan Peninsula, with extensive coastlines and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. Covering around 130,000 square kilometres, it shares borders with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east.

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Greece is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, ranking in the world's top 20 countries. According to the Greek Ministry of Tourism, the nation received about 16.5 million visitors in 2011, an impressive number for a country withonly 11 million residents.

Visitors are drawn to the local beaches and reliable sunny summer weather, bustling nightlife, historical sites and natural beauty. Furthermore it's a geographically appealing place to visit, with a mountainous mainland and idyllic island beaches.

Destination guide

Destination guide

The ancient heritage of Greece is world-famous and there are numerous palaces, temples, monuments and archaeological grounds for visitors to explore, many of which are World Heritage Sites.

If you’re heading over to Athens, don’t miss the Athenian Acropolis, which features an impressive collection of historical architecture, including the breath-taking Parthenon, which was opened in 432BC and has served as a temple, fortress, church and a mosque over the years.

Some of the country’s other important landmarks include the ancient theatre of Delphi, the Metéora monasteries, and the Olympia archaeological site (birthplace of the modern Olympic Games).

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Tourists from around the world also flock to Greece for its stunningcollection of islands, with around 6,000 options in total (hundreds of which are inhabited). From the fun-filled parties at Mykonos, sandy beaches of Crete and scenic views of Santorini to the unspoiled beauty of Gavdos, mouth-watering cuisine of Samos and mass appeal of Corfu, visitors are spoilt for choice with the sheer diversity of Greek islands.