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 experts
Born in Como, in northern Italy, this multilingual former scout left the shores of her lake many years ago to settle on the other side of the Alps. She grew up with the Mediterranean — its light, its tables, its villages that take their time. She will help you shape your trip, always with a smile.
Discover with Giovanna
Cretan Odyssey: Crete revealed by an English-speaking guide
Cyclades Dream: Sifnos, Milos and Kimolos at their finest
Green Corfu: a cycling discovery between olive groves and coves
Explore Giovanna's favorite destinations
Moniteur de ski nordique diplômé d'Etat
David brings both his energy and experience to Kelifos. His unique background — combining a rigorous academic education with an intense sporting career as a cross-country ski instructor and former high-level athlete — gives him a rare ability to balance a broad vision with a hands-on approach. Curious and passionate about discovery, he has traveled extensively: throughout Europe, which he knows intimately, but also across Asia, which he has continued to explore over the years. These experiences shape his way of leading: with pragmatism, openness, and a constant drive to move forward. What stands out most is his talent for connecting different horizons — practice and reflection, local and international — to create momentum that helps Kelifos grow while staying true to its identity.
Discover with David
Serifos, Sifnos and Milos at your own pace: 10 days in the western Cyclades
Corfu and Paxos: Ionian lights, a guided journey
Corfu, the olive island: a grand traverse from south to north
Explore David's favorite destinations
Finnish, multilingual, with a delightful hint of an accent, Kristiina has been with us longer than anyone. Guided, self-guided or entirely tailor-made, she composes your Greece down to the detail: the right village, the right season, the right address. She also looks after the flights, so your journey to Athens or the islands is settled before you have to think about it.
Discover with Kristiina
Sifnos, Milos and Kimolos: three secret islands of the Cyclades on foot
The Peloponnese: ancient heritage and Greek sweetness of life
Explore Kristiina's favorite destinations
Finnish by birth, Laura settled in the French Alps. Walking, cycling, wide-open spaces: she is outdoors all year round, and that is the eye she brings to Greece — a day at your own pace, ending on a terrace facing the Aegean. She will happily point you towards the coastal paths, the hilltop villages and the tables worth lingering at.
Discover with Laura
Sifnos, Milos and Kimolos: three secret islands of the Cyclades on foot
The Peloponnese: ancient heritage and Greek sweetness of life
Explore Laura's favorite destinations
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
State-certified mountain guide
Savoyard by adoption, Jemma is English; her skills, dynamism and kindness are unanimously appreciated. The Alps hold no secrets for her, nor New Zealand, Greece or Cornwall.
Discover with Jemma
State-certified mountain leader
Another Savoyard by adoption! Eclectic, charming, calm and optimistic, solid and reliable; he loves Greece, but also the Alps, where he lives near Lake Annecy.
Discover with Nicolas
State-certified mountain guide and Nordic ski instructor
He'll take you to the Alps, Italy, Greece and Ireland with his blue eyes, his smile and... his skill!
Discover with Wilfrid
State-certified mountain leader
A nature lover, traveller, backpacker and hiker at heart, I set down my bags in Greece over 10 years ago, in Crete to be precise. It's with great joy and at a gentle pace that I'll be sharing my knowledge of my adopted country with you, along the Greek paths steeped in ́history and with astonishing landscapes. Friendliness and the well-being of everyone are always at the centre of my concerns. See you soon on the roads!
Discover with Anna
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.
Ready to explore Greece?
Our team is here to help create your trip.