Ethical Travel Charter
Travelling in Greece means stepping into a world of light, flavours, and authentic encounters. At Kelifos, we believe that every traveller carries a responsibility: to preserve the beauty of the places they pass through and to respect the communities that welcome them. Here are a few simple commitments, before, during, and after your trip, so that your visit leaves a positive mark.
Before the trip: opening up to discovery
1. Take the time to learn about Greek culture: its traditions, its cuisine, its local festivals. Learn a few words of Greek. A simple kalimera opens many doors.
2. Choose tourism operators committed to responsible practices, who care about local communities and the environment.
3. Travel light: pack the essentials and leave room in your bags for artisan treasures found along the way.
4. Check local conditions and official recommendations before departure, so you can travel with a clear mind.
Nikos Kazantzakis
To travel happily, travel light and keep your eyes wide open.
During the trip: savouring with respect
5. Let yourself be carried by the local rhythm: taste the village taverna dishes, join in the customs, live on Greek time.
6. Before photographing a face, a gesture, or a moment of daily life, always ask permission. A smile and a word are enough.
7. Take care of the landscapes you walk through: carry your waste with you, conserve water, stay on marked trails.
8. Resist the temptation to collect shells, stones, or archaeological fragments. Support local artisans by purchasing their creations instead.
Odysseas Elytis, Greek poet
Greece rests upon the sea. It is the sea that sustains it, and the sea we must protect.
After the trip: keeping the spirit alive
9. Keep your promises: send the photos you promised to your hosts, report any concerning situation you encountered.
10. Consider offsetting the carbon footprint of your trip by supporting environmental or community projects.
11. Share your stories and images to inspire other travellers to discover Greece differently, off the beaten path.
12. Start dreaming about your next trip: each experience nourishes the next and strengthens your commitment to gentler tourism.
Patrick Leigh Fermor, travel writer
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
Discover how we design every trip to Greece with respect for landscapes, traditions, and the communities that make this land so rich.