Kelifos, your Greece specialist since 1983
There are agencies that sell trips. And there is Kelifos, which invites you to live Greece. For over forty years, we have walked the coastal paths of the Cyclades, the secret gorges of Crete, the olive groves of the Ionian Islands and the hidden trails of the Peloponnese and Dodecanese. Every charming address, every local partner, every path we offer has been discovered, tested and approved by our team. Not from behind a screen, but with our feet in the wild thyme and a glass of local wine in hand. Welcome to Kelifos.
Our story
It all began in 1983, with a simple and tenacious passion: showing people a different Greece. Not the express circuits or the crowded beaches, but the Greece of hilltop villages, family tavernas and encounters that mark a journey forever.
Over the decades, this passion became expertise. We explored every island, forged deep bonds with the locals, identified the most beautiful paths and the most authentic addresses. Our range has grown: walking holidays, cycling trips, guided tours in small groups, self-guided escapes, custom travel. But the essential has never changed: offering you the best of Greece, at your own pace, in complete serenity.
Forty years on, Kelifos remains a human-sized, independent and passionate agency. That is our strength: small enough to know you personally, experienced enough to anticipate every detail of your trip.
Our philosophy
At Kelifos, the journey begins with pleasure. The pleasure of walking a path lined with oleanders with the Aegean below. The pleasure of sitting down at a village taverna where the owner welcomes you like a friend. The pleasure of finding, each evening, a character-filled room with a view over the white domes or the centuries-old olive trees.
We believe a great trip is measured neither in kilometres nor elevation, but in shared emotions, discovered flavours and breathtaking vistas. That is why every Kelifos stay is built around comfort and culture:
- An easy pace, tailored to those who prefer to savour rather than rush
- Charming addresses hand-picked with care: boutique hotels, family guesthouses, always well situated
- Your luggage awaiting you each evening at your stop, with no effort on your part
- The e-bike option on our cycling trips, so that the climbs remain a pleasure
- Small groups on our guided trips, for conviviality without the crowds
- Authentic encounters with those who bring Greece to life every day: artisans, winemakers, fishermen, shepherds
Our team
Behind Kelifos, there are above all Greece enthusiasts. Our close-knit team knows every island, every path, every address we recommend. These are not destinations read in a catalogue: they are places we have walked, tables where we have dined, hosts who have become our friends.
Our local partners (English-speaking guides, on-the-ground correspondents, transport providers) are the natural extension of this expertise. Each one shares our demand for quality and our love of Greek hospitality.
Our guides
Savoyarde d'adoption, Jemma est anglaise; ses compétences, son dynamisme, sa gentillesse font l'unanimité. Les Alpes n'ont pas de secret pour elle ni la Nouvelle Zelande, la Grèce ou La Cornouaille.
Encore un savoyard d'adoption ! Eclectique, charmant, tranquille et optimiste, solide et fiable; il adore la Grèce, mais aussi les Alpes, où il vit près du lac d'Annecy.
Il vous emmène dans les Alpes, l'Italie, la Grèce et l'Irlande avec ses yeux bleus, son sourire et... sa compétence !
Amoureuse de la nature, voyageuse, routarde et randonneuse dans l’âme, j’ai posé mes valises en Grèce il y a plus de 10 ans, en Crète plus précisément. C´est avec une grande joie et à un rythme doux que je vous partagerai mes connaissances sur mon pays d’adoption, au détour de chemins grecs chargés d ́histoire et aux paysages étonnants. La convivialité et le bien-être de chacun sont toujours au centre de mes préoccupations. À bientôt sur les chemins !
Whether you call with a first question or to fine-tune a custom trip, you will always find someone available, attentive and able to advise with precision. At Kelifos, personalised advice is not a marketing promise: it is our craft, all year round. Discover the full team.
Our commitments
Sharing Greece also means preserving it. We are convinced that tourism should enrich the places it touches, not deplete them. That is why Kelifos is concretely committed to responsible tourism:
- ATR member (Acting for Responsible Tourism) since 2012, a label guaranteeing ethical, social and environmental practices verified by an independent body
- Travelife partner since 2025, an international sustainability certification for tour operators
- Priority to local stakeholders: our accommodation, our guides and our service providers are Greek and contribute directly to the economy of the regions visited
- Walking and cycling trips, by nature gentle and respectful of the landscapes traversed
- Small groups, to limit our impact on sites and communities
We invite each of our travellers to extend this commitment by adopting the good practices of our ethical travel charter, because the beauty of Greece deserves to be passed on intact to future generations.
Our team is here to help create your trip.