Walking holidays in Greece
flavours, heritage and the Aegean Sea
Picture a gentle morning on a path lined with wild thyme, the low-angled light caressing the whitewashed walls of a hilltop village, then arriving at a family taverna where you are served a still-warm meze with a glass of local wine. This is Greece on foot with Kelifos. From the sun-drenched Cyclades to the flavour-rich land of Crete, through the Ionian Islands and their olive groves, our guided trips and self-guided holidays are designed for those who prefer to savour rather than rush.
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Why discover Greece on foot with Kelifos
Greece reveals itself fully to those who take the time to explore it step by step. Where a classic tour shows you the sights, a walking holiday lets you live the country: the scent of fig trees along the path, a spontaneous conversation with a shepherd perched on a dry-stone wall, the sudden coolness of a Byzantine chapel forgotten by the world.
At Kelifos, we design each stay around pleasure and discovery. Our hidden paths wind along turquoise coastlines, pass through villages where life flows with the seasons, and lead invariably to a generous table. Your luggage awaits you each evening in a carefully selected boutique hotel. All that remains is to walk, gaze and taste.
With over forty years of expertise on Greek soil, we have forged close ties with local partners who share our vision: offering an authentic immersion, far from the crowds, in a Greece that only walkers truly know.
Our destinations: Cyclades, Crete and Ionian Islands
The Cyclades: light, charm and island joie de vivre
The Cyclades possess that rare gift of combining raw beauty with the sweetness of slow living. Along paved paths linking whitewashed villages, you discover vistas where the blue of the sky merges with the blue of the sea. Each island has its own character: the serenity of Serifos, the elegance of Sifnos and its culinary traditions, the majesty of Santorini's cliffs at sunset. Our walks are designed to make the most of this unique light, with time to stop at a village patisserie or plunge into a secret cove.
Crete: terroir, gorges and millennia of heritage
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is a world unto itself. Its spectacular gorges, plateaux scattered with wildflowers and sculpted coastlines offer a variety of landscapes that never tire the curious walker. But the true Cretan treasure is also on the plate: village-pressed olive oil, cave-aged goat cheese, aromatic herbs gathered from the highlands. Our stays invite you to this double discovery, between hidden paths and terroir flavours, at a pace that leaves room for wonder.
The Ionian Islands: Adriatic serenity and emerald forests
Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos: the Ionian Islands surprise with their lush vegetation, deep blue waters and Venetian heritage. Here, the paths wind beneath cypresses and centuries-old olive trees, lead to clifftop monasteries and open onto bays that look as though they have been painted. The atmosphere is more intimate, the rhythm naturally peaceful. It is the ideal escape for those seeking serenity and authenticity on the shores of the Ionian Sea.
When to go and how we take care of everything
The best seasons for walking in Greece
Spring (April to June) is a magical time: temperatures are mild, wildflowers carpet the hillsides and the sites are still free from summer crowds. Autumn (September to November) brings an incomparable golden light, a sea still warm enough for swimming, and the first olive and grape harvests. Both seasons are ideal for walking in comfort and making the most of every day.
A worry-free trip, from first day to last
We know that the true luxury in travel is having nothing to think about except the pleasure of the moment. That is why every detail is arranged in advance:
- Charming addresses hand-picked with care: boutique hotels, family-run guesthouses, always well situated and with a local touch
- Your luggage awaits you each evening in your room, with no effort on your part
- Detailed route notes with our best addresses for lunch, swimming or simply wandering
- English-speaking leaders for our guided trips, or complete freedom with our self-guided holidays and round-the-clock assistance
- Small groups for guided departures: conviviality without the crowds
Whether you travel as a couple, with friends or solo, we adapt the rhythm to your wishes. At Kelifos, every day is an invitation to take your time: walk in the morning, sit down for lunch at noon, explore or rest in the afternoon. Greece is to be savoured, not rushed.
Fancy a change of pace? Discover Greece by bike too, another gentle way to explore these exceptional landscapes.