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Petros Zissimos
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Hellenic Holidays is a family – run travel company specializing in honeymoons to Greece and the Greek Islands. Based in NYC, our award-winning business has its heart set on creating unique experiences for newlyweds across the US. Using their 50 + years of expertise, Hellenic Holidays hopes to turn your honeymoon into your trip of a lifetime.
Hellenic Holidays knows no bounds when it comes to picking out honeymoon destinations. From Athens all the way to Santorini and even to stunning locations in Milos, Naxos & Paros, our company has a wide selection of Greek Island honeymoons for you and your new spouse. With an extensive collection of exciting activities at every location, whether a romantic ocean cruise on the Aegean Sea or a walking food tour on the volcanic sands of Milos, you and your partner will never run out of things to do or see.
One of the unique aspects that sets us apart is our deep, personal knowledge of each location we recommend. Our team isn't just recommending places from brochures – we've been there ourselves. We've savored the cuisine, we've explored the landmarks, we've interacted with the locals, and we've slept in the accommodations we recommend. Our firsthand experiences enable us to provide you with detailed, intimate advice, ensuring your honeymoon is as perfect as you have envisioned it.
Why Choose Hellenic Holidays?
1. Personalized Service: We understand that every couple is unique, which is why we custom design each itinerary to cater to your individual requirements. We work hard to understand your dreams and make them a reality.
2. Experience and Knowledge: With over 50 + years in the business, we've built relationships with top hotels and local operators in each destination, ensuring you enjoy VIP treatment, exclusive access, and local insights.
3. Time Saving: Our expertise and partnerships mean we can handle all the complex logistics for you. This saves you valuable time and can often save you money as well.
4. Support and Safety: Should any unexpected issues arise during your trip, we're just a call away, ready to provide support and solve problems. You'll have peace of mind knowing you're never alone.
5. Attention to Detail: From arranging unique experiences to suggesting the most romantic restaurants, our award winning playbook has all the details to make your honeymoon a stress-free and unforgettable experience.
6. First-Hand Knowledge: We've walked on the beaches, dined at the restaurants, and relaxed in the resorts we recommend. You can trust that our suggestions come from personal experience.
At Hellenic Holidays, we do our absolute best to inspire the wonders of Greece and our passion for travel into every special occasion. From engagements to rehearsal parties and wedding ceremonies, we have a sunny and serene hideaway for everyone. And with family travel packages available, Hellenic Holidays gives you and all your loved ones a chance to celebrate your love - the Hellenic Way.
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Petros Zissimos
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“What motivates me most is to constantly lookout for the best quality and most unique products and services to offer our vacationers. Spending countless hours cultivating these products and services, then blending them into our clients’ visions help us create the trips they envisioned. Creating these unique trips of a lifetime and then reading the grateful testimonials of our clients, reflecting the joy and happiness for having experienced the authentic side of Greece is our ultimate reward.” Petros G. Zissimos
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Hellenic Holidays, Inc. organized unforgettable honeymoons in Greece for multiple couples, receiving high praise for personalized itineraries, exceptional service, and detailed recommendations. Reviewers highlighted the seamless travel arrangements, top-notch hotels, and excellent food choices suggested by Petros and his team. The staff's responsiveness, professionalism, and thorough planning, including unique experiences like private sailing tours and wine tastings, contributed to stress-free and dream-worthy vacations. Overall, Hellenic Holidays provided a dedicated and tailored approach that exceeded expectations, making it a highly recommended choice for travel to Greece.Review photos
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Shannon R
5.0
12/30/2025
My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon last week and it was truly an unbelievable trip. We did a total of 12 nights in Athens, Sifnos, Milos and Santorini. Petros listen...
s to what is important to you and caters the itinerary to match. Each hotel he recommended was better than the last and we loved each one in each city. Every time we stepped off a plane or ferry there was someone for his team waiting for us and it was so nice not to have to worry about a thing. We had such an amazing time, we didn’t want to come home. The Greek Islands are amazing! The food and wine were incredible, and we are still craving each meal we ate throughout the trip, especially in Sifnos. Petros’ recommendations were all delicious and we were so grateful for his assistance at each location. His playbook was so detailed, and we always had ideas about things to do. If you want to honeymoon to Greece, just reach out to Hellenic Holidays! It can be very overwhelming when trying to book on your own and Petros makes it extremely easy! It was definitely a trip of a lifetime!
Nicholas D
5.0
10/26/2025
Petros and Hellenic Holidays made our honeymoon planning and travel a piece of cake. We're usually people who like to plan our own itinerary when traveling, but because of how much...
other planning was going in to our wedding, we went with Hellenic Holidays instead.
Petros was awesome for the entire experience. He listened to the type of trip we wanted, as well as the kinds of experiences we like to have, and came up with a playbook that really felt personalized to make it the best for us. His associates in Greece were extremely professional and kind, but above all else his food recommendations were TOP notch!
As a testament to Petros specifically, there were two times when we were in Greece and had something urgent come up which needed an answer. When we called (it would have been about 1am local time for Petros), he answered and helped us out immediately. It feels rare to get that kind of service, and made our vacation run so smoothly. If you're wondering if it's worth it to hire Petros and Hellenic Holidays, we can say with 100% certainty that it is.
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Kelly H
5.0
9/17/2025
Petros from Hellenic Holidays planned the most spectacular vacation for me and my husband- it was truly the trip of a lifetime! Petros was very responsive throughout the planning p...
rocess and checked in with us all throughout the trip. We went to Athens, Milos, Naxos, and Santorini- all of which were unique and incredible in their own way. We could never have planned anything close to this trip on our own. In addition to all of the seamless transfers, beautiful hotels, and amazing private tours that Petros booked for us, his playbook with restaurant recommendations, other activity suggestions, and travel tips were invaluable. It really was the perfect trip to Greece! I highly recommend using Hellenic Holidays to plan your honeymoon to Greece.
Jon C
5.0
9/12/2025
I highly recommend Hellenic Holidays if you're looking for an A+ trip to Greece. My wife and I had a fantastic experience working with Petros to plan our honeymoon. We had a genera...
l idea of the kinds of places we wanted to go and the kinds of activities we wanted to do, and it was extremely helpful to have Petros incorporate those ideas into a detailed, well-organized trip. The trip planning process was very smooth from start to finish, and the trip itself went perfectly. Hellenic Holidays has a wealth of expertise and will plan a great trip to fit your budget. If you are planning a trip to Greece and don't know where to start - start here!
Amanda G
5.0
7/05/2025
We had the most amazing honeymoon in Greece all thanks to Petros and Hellenic Holidays! All of their planning was so seamless and helpful since we have never been to Greece! Petros...
helped us pick the perfects places to visit and listened to what we wanted to do. We enjoyed Naxos beaches and Santorini's beautiful views. We used their playbook to join a cooking class, sunset sail, and winery tour. They were just amazing!! It was an unforgettable trip and we are so thankful for Petros and the Hellenic Holidays team!
Alisa C
5.0
6/28/2025
Petros was easy to work with and so accommodating. He made our honeymoon in Greece. The best experience we could have asked for! Everything went smoothly and we had no issues while...
we were overseas. I highly recommend booking with this Petros! It made our trip seamless!
Tyler S
5.0
6/24/2025
Petros is the man! From the second I first spoke with Petros to inquire about planning our Honeymoon, I knew right away that he had a wealth of knowledge of the country and its Isl...
ands. As well as first hand experience of every hotel/restaurant he recommended. I knew we were in good hands and that he was honest and thorough.
I simply gave him a rough budget and islands we wanted to go to and he ran straight away with it and tailored it to exactly what we wanted to do and see. He was very easy to reach and had answers to any question I could throw at him.
Planning a wedding was hectic enough, entrusting Petros with coordinating our Honeymoon so all we had to do was show up was the best decision we ever made. Our hotels were fantastic, every restaurant he recommended was outstanding, and every transfer/ferry/flight was smooth and painless. He truly did all the heavy lifting so we were able to just enjoy ourselves. 'The Playbook" listing things to do/see/eat was remarkably through and a great guide to have while there.
We are indebted to Petros for planning and executing our perfect Honeymoon and allowing us to have the trip of a lifetime. If your reading this, stop here and go to HellenicHolidays.com to book your consultation call with Petros. You are in great hands and you will be thankful you found him. 10/10 recommend!
Brad Z
5.0
11/19/2024
We couldn't recommend Hellenic Holidays and Petros enough! Planning a honeymoon on top of a wedding is too much work - that's why we decided to book our honeymoon through Hellenic ...
Holidays. Petros took the time to make an itinerary based off our interests and our budget and the end result was our dream honeymoon. Every hotel was picturesque, with attentive staff and beautiful views. The restaurants, the tours, the beaches, the sunset sail in Santorini - everything was a knockout and Petros did an incredible job of taking the stress out of planning. 5/5 stars - thank you Petros and Hellenic Holidays!
Maryanne K
5.0
9/28/2024
We could not be happier with our experience with Hellenic Holidays! We were very overwhelmed with the wedding planning and kept putting off planning our honeymoon so when we found ...
Petros, we were only a few months away from our anticipated dates. Somehow, in a short timeframe, he pulled off the honeymoon of our dreams! We visited Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini! My husband and I joked that we simply had to show up in Greece and we felt like we were taken care of the rest of the way. Our pick ups and drop offs (transfers) to airports/hotels/ferrys were all pre-arranged by Petros so someone was waiting for us wherever we went, which was so helpful. He booked our walking tour of Athens as well as an amazing Santorini sunset cruise to enjoy during our time in Greece. Another huge bonus, which I believe is very unique to Hellenic, is the playbook that he constructed. He had everyday mapped out with either our pre-planned excursions, or suggestions for other things we could book on our own (many of which we did!) He had ideas of what to do and see all over each island as well as excellent recommendations for restaurants, dessert, wine bars and more. This was a very detailed document that truly helped us see and do as much as possible and know what to expect on each island. And did I mention the hotels were phenomenal? Everything was absolutely stunning! I cannot tell you how grateful we are that we used Hellenic Holidays for our honeymoon and I would recommend to anyone that is planning! You will NOT be disappointed!
Colbey S
5.0
8/15/2024
Hellenic Holidays is the go to travel agent for Greece travels. Petros was amazing to talk with and his vast knowledge of all the beautiful islands and really just all things Greec...
e helped us pick our dream honeymoon. Petros gives suggestions on activities, restaurants and must see locations. He was always there when we needed him for last minute questions or changes and we couldn’t be more grateful to Petros for making our dream honeymoon a reality. If you want the best possible experience you must use Petros and his team at Hellenic. 10/10
Jackie R
5.0
6/18/2024
We had an incredible honeymoon in Greece, and Petros is largely to thank! He set us up with the right amount of time in each place (Athens + 2 islands) and our hotels were incredib...
le! It was the trip of a lifetime! In addition to the hotels, he helped set us up with guides and transfers that made the trip easy and meaningful. Everyone spoke English, was super friendly, helpful and accommodating! He was quick with responses and easy to communicate with- we always felt taken care of. Because this company only books trips to Greece, the recommendations for restaurants and activities felt authentic and delightful. 10/10 would recommend. I hope one day we can book with him again- I can't wait to go back!
Christopher G
5.0
5/18/2024
I just want to take a moment to thank Petros from Hellenic Holidays, Inc. for making our Honeymoon perfect and magical. They went above and beyond I have to say. Petros broke down ...
each island we were going to with restuarant recommendations, and I must say the restaurants and food was amazing. They set up a walking tour in Athens of the Acropolis that was awesome and full of beautiful views and much information from ancient times, also a private sailing tour in Santorini by Captain Ted’s sailing. This was one of my favorite excursions we did. We sailed around to 3 different beaches, the hot springs but the volcano, and was made a delicious Greek cuisine lunch out at sea on the boat and can’t forget about the awesome crew, also the wine tour we had in Santorini that took us to 3 different wineries for tastings and pairings with food. Hellenic Holidays I will recommend to anyone who is looking to go to Greece. They know all the best spots and best activities to do in each island. We most defiantly will be going back to Greece and will use Petros and his team again that’s for sure. Thank you once again for an amazing trip and a life time of memories 🇬🇷
Brianne H
5.0
8/15/2023
Petros at Hellenic planned our honeymoon and it could not have been more perfect. We went to Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini. All the hotels were incredible, the restaurant an...
d activity reccos were great. And the planning was incredibly organized and precise. Petros handled all of our travel through Greece, including hotels, ferries and flights, and everything ran incredibly smooth. We could not have planned this trip ourselves, and felt like we got everything out of Greece that we could have wanted. Also, Petros is very responsive, interested in our preferences, and makes sure to tailor the trip exactly to our needs. Could not recco more highly!
Kyle M
5.0
9/18/2022
We used Hellenic Holidays for our honeymoon and the trip was fantastic. Top notch from start to finish and Petros took out all the headaches of planning a trip with so many detail...
s and itineraries. Would recommend to anyone looking to escape to the beautiful Grecian☀️
Melissa D
5.0
8/29/2022
Hellenic Holidays is the absolute best. Our vacation was seamless. Petros worked with my husband and I to create a personalized itinerary that met our budget. His insight and know...
ledge is invaluable. We stayed in three locations over 15 days and everything from hotels, to car, boat and air transfers was above and beyond our expectations. His recommendations for tours and restaurants were incredibly helpful and appreciated. In general this was our trip of a lifetime and I'm s happy we chose Hellenic Holidays. They are amazing.
Alyssa C
4.0
8/09/2022
We are so happy we booked our Greece honeymoon through Hellenic Holiday, it was the best decision! Petros was very helpful with planning and we couldn't have done it without his he...
lp. After sharing what type of honeymoon we were hoping for and our budget, he put together a package that provided hotels, domestic transportation and daily itinerary. After booking with Hellenic Holidays, all we needed to plan was our international flights, restaurant reservations and daily activities if not included in the package. We had no idea how much behind the scenes work Petros did to make our honeymoon as smooth as possible! He sent us a playbook a week before with all instructions, every transportation service and hotel accommodations were beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend partnering with Hellenic Holidays and we can't wait to go back to Greece!
Gabrielle M
5.0
7/03/2022
5 stars all around! Working with Petros was easy from start to finish, and we had the most magical Grecian honeymoon. Our friends who traveled with Hellenic Holidays in 2021 highly...
recommended this company and we are so glad we took their advice. Within a day or so of initially reaching out, my husband and I were on the phone with Petros discussing different options. He worked with us to come up with the perfect itinerary, gave us honest advice about where to save money versus where it would be worth it to spend more, about what islands to visit based on our vision, when to go, and so on. We were very happy with the itinerary Petros put together and it was easy to work with him to get our paperwork together. We visited Athens, Naxos, and Santorini and loved our destinations!
Ahead of the trip, Petros sent us a playbook with all the logistical details we needed to know, activity options, and restaurant recommendations. Every restaurant we visited on his list was excellent! Best of all, Petros organized every airport and ferry trip and transfer so everything was smooth - we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
After months of wedding planning, choosing Hellenic Holidays was the best decision we could have made - Petros took the stress of honeymoon planning away!
Michael K
5.0
6/21/2022
Petros was absolutely fantastic in every way, shape and form! He organized and unforgettable honeymoon experience for us to Athens, Mykonos and Santorini - and took care of everyth...
ing! From easy travel accommodations to amazing hotels for our stay, Petros went above and beyond. We couldn't say enough great things!
Jackie N
5.0
12/31/2021
Petros and Hellenic Holidays was the perfect choice for planning our honeymoon. We were able to tell Petros some key things we wanted on our trip and he planned an amazing two wee...
ks for us! It was such a relief to know that he had organized everything and we barely had to lift a finger. Every meal was amazing, all of the traveling and car transfers were prearranged, and each hotel was perfect for us. Everyone seemed to know Petros and we were constantly treated with first class service. If you want to go to Greece, choose Hellenic Holidays!
erik n
5.0
12/31/2021
The trip was amazing! It exceeded all of our expectations. We can’t wait to go back. We will be going back, and Petros is the only person we would trust with that.
In Athens- our...
driver Jim was so patient and friendly and took the time to drive us around the plaka to give us a lay of the land since we were late due to a three hour flight delay. Our dinner at 2mazi really set the bar high for the rest of our dinners and did not disappoint. The new hotel was the perfect location in the middle of all the action. The private walking tour was amazing and so much fun! Michael was knowledgeable and personable, and geared the tour to our interest and tastes.
Mykonos- We were greeted at the Mykonos Grand by the very friendly staff with top notch white glove service. The room, food and service at the resort was amazing. After the hustle and bustle of Athens and traveling we enjoyed laying at the beach and being waited on hand and foot. We went into Mykonos town one evening to enjoy little Venice and nautilus. Again the food and service at Nautilus was top notch. The highlights from our days in Mykonos were our outdoor massages and private beach sunset dinner our final night offered by the Mykonos grande.
Naxos- was an amazing island. The Villa Marandi staff was so friendly and attentive, it felt like staying with family. The wind was a little intense, our room was spacious and our beach front view was amazing. We rented a car, the hotel made it super easy, and that really unlocked the island. We were able to explore, vigra miglis, chalki, aperianthos, and appallonas. The final day we took in a full beach day At vigra miglas.
Santorini- on our first day we enjoyed exploring Fira, then on day two we climbed to the top of skaros , and then enjoyed the sunset cruise with captain Ted. On the second day we took the blue shades tour of the island with Billy which was the most efficient and enjoyable way to explore the whole island without missing out on anything important (one of the best values for our dollar on our whole trip of the additional excursions). On our last day we spent the whole day at 41 in a cabana on the black beach, until 6 pm. We came home that night to have a great dinner at five senses to watch the sunset. The restaurant kept giving us free drinks to keep us there because “they liked our vibe”.
Overall when people ask us about our trip we tell them that we are so glad we had Petros plan our trip, that every single day was a homerun and that every meal was amazing!
We can’t thank Petros enough for his patience, dedication and hard work. We will never forget this trip and his role in it.
We can’t wait to work with Hellenic again and explore more of what Greece has to offer.
Danica R
5.0
11/20/2021
Could not have been better. From start to finish we were extremely happy with the service from Petros. He was also there to answer all of our questions, which were many considering...
booking our honeymoon during Covid. He held back no information and was completely honest with us while making our decisions. He picked out awesome islands and accommodations for us based on our needs/wants. I dreamed of going to Greece for my honeymoon since I was very young, this exceeded any expectations I could have had.
Elora T
5.0
10/11/2021
Petros is the best! He planned an incredible honeymoon that my husband and I both agreed was one of the best trips we've ever been on. Everything went smoothly and he took care of ...
everything for us. We were especially grateful to have all our. transportation to and from hotels and between islands taken care of - we just showed up t the time we were told and the rest was handled. All the hotels and restaurant recommendations were amazing, and there was a great mix of planned activities and free time. We also moved our trip twice -- once because of covid and the second time something came up and we needed to push it back a week. Petros made both changes so easy and seamless. Would highly recommend honeymooning in Greece and using Petros to plan it!
Kortney R
5.0
10/01/2021
Incredible! Hellenic Holidays was absolutely wonderful to work with! Great communication from beginning to end. We had the most wonderful experience and are so grateful to Hellenic...
Holidays for making a special trip even more special and unique! We have never felt so taken care of on Vacation. All the stress of planning and booking was taken off of our shoulders and Hellenic Holidays chose the most gorgeous places for us to enjoy our time in Greece; I would highly recommend! Thank you Hellenic Holidays for making our Honeymoon absolutely amazing.
Jake H
5.0
9/13/2021
Highly recommend utilizing Hellenic Holidays if you are traveling to Greece. Petros and his team made our honeymoon an incredible experience. We stayed in Athens, Mykonos and Santo...
rini. Each leg of the trip was thoughtfully planned and could not have gone smoother - much of that credited to Hellenic Holidays and their pre-trip planning. Thanks so much!
Ana R
5.0
7/22/2021
Our honeymoon could not have been more amazing and memorable and Petros was a huge part of that! The amount of detail and thought he puts into picking the right hotels, coordinatin...
g local travel, and recommending restaurants and activities is unmatched. The hotels were all perfect – luxurious, relaxing, and had such friendly and hardworking staff members. Each restaurant he recommends is better than the last. For each stop during the trip, he provides detailed suggestions of places to visit and things to see. His suggestions made it super easy and relaxing to plan out our days. All of the vendors Petros works with are highly professional and a joy to be around. We HIGHLY recommend Hellenic Holidays to anyone looking for a dream vacation to Greece!
Clare D
5.0
7/18/2021
We had the most amazing honeymoon thanks to Petros. The hotels he selected were all different -- one better than the next. They were absolutely incredible offering us amazing food,...
views and service. The playbook he provided was so detailed and very helpful in finding the best food and activities to explore. The local transportation was incredibly helpful as well, allowing us to have a seamless, stress-free honeymoon! The drivers were so kind, professional and committed to our health and safety.
Most importantly, Petros is incredibly professional, kind and patient. We truly enjoyed working with him and can see why he has such amazing reviews.
Petros, thank you for giving us the trip of the lifetime - one we will always cherish and never forget!
Frank M
5.0
9/14/2019
If the stresses of planning a wedding weren’t bad enough throw into the mix planning your honeymoon. With so many destinations to choose from, trying to figure out the best website...
to utilize for booking flights, hotels, excursion, etc. turns what should be an exciting trip to plan into a very overwhelming experience.
After searching countless websites me and my fiancé were about to give up hope until we stumble upon Hellenic Holiday’s website. After viewing their webpage (https://www.hellenicholidays.com) I immediately reached out via email describing our ideal honeymoon/budget and not much to my surprise I received a detailed and prompt response from the owner of the travel agency Petros and just like that our honeymoon of a life time was booked.
Petros is extremely friendly, professional, and detailed oriented and he absolutely leaves no stone unturned to ensure you experience a trip of a life time. Throughout the process he really takes the time to get to know you and learn about your interests to ensure his recommendations fit your needs accordingly. I was amazed by the level of detail provided in his itinerary and his daily breakdown was phenomenal when it came time to planning what to do and where to eat for lunch and dinner each day. He also arranges all of your transportation throughout your trip ensuring you get to each destination on time and most importantly stress free.
Petros delivered on his word and provided us with a once in a life time honeymoon to Greece (Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini) and an experience we will remember for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend Hellenic Holidays to all newlyweds looking for a stress free once in a life time trip where all you have to do is show up and enjoy the time spent with your significant other.
Vishwa S
5.0
8/29/2019
My husband and I had a spectacular trip to Greece!!! With all the wedding planning, both of us didn't have time to plan out our honeymoon. We came across Hellenic Holidays and talk...
ed to Petros. He was very professional and provided an excellent itinerary with all hotels that we were looking into. It was perfect to just follow his playbook/itinerary and restaurant recommendations. The playbook as well as the itinerary were on point. We had great service, awesome excursions, and perfect resorts everywhere!! I HIGHLY recommend working with Petros for your next trip to Greece. You will not be disappointed.
Carly M
5.0
8/05/2019
Would highly recommend booking with Hellenic Holidays if you are looking for your ultimate dream honeymoon in Greece! With all of the planning for the wedding, it was amazing to n...
ot have to deal with the honeymoon planning, and leaving it all in Petros hands! We planned our trip with Petros to Mykonos, Santorini, and Athens. All of our transportation to each location flowed so easily and stress-free. We were welcomed to each hotel with a bottle of delicious Greek wine. The hotels were unbelievable!! And the playbook with recommendations on restaurants/things to do made it so easy to map out our day to day activities and food. In Mykonos, we loved our day at Santanna beach resort, visiting Delos Island, and our dinners at Avli Tou Thodori and Bakalos were delicious! The Petasos resort was absolutely stunning, and we loved how easily accessible it was to beautiful beaches and the bus ride into Mykonos. In Santorini, the arranged sailing tour was incredible, and one of my favorite meals from the whole trip. We also loved hiking the caldera, and thoroughly enjoyed the day tour with Blue Shades of Greece! Our favorite restaurants were Anogi and Ginger! Wow, what a view from the hotel, Absolute Bliss! We couldn't get enough of enjoying the sunsets right there on our porch in the outdoor hot tub! In Athens, we greatly enjoyed our meal at Bluefish and loved making a stop to Lukumades following! Thank you Hellenic Holidays for making our honeymoon a dream come true!
Alli Z
5.0
7/29/2019
Petros with Hellenic Holidays made our Honeymoon so magical! From the ease of transportation to each destination to the romantic hotel spots, and our sunset catamaran sail, we coul...
dn’t have asked for more. We especially appreciated the detailed playbook with our itinerary, recommendations for dinners and excursions. We strongly recommend this company to any couples wanting to visit Greece.
David J
5.0
7/28/2019
Petros is a total All-Star! From the moment we had our initial introductory call all the way to our return home from a wonderful honeymoon in Greece, Petros thought of everything. ...
He customized the trip exactly how we wanted and delivered for us some of the most amazing experiences and views in Greece. He knows all the best places to go, places to eat and places to stay and worked with us to put together the perfect honeymoon. We are forever grateful and can't recommend Hellenic Holidays enough!
Jessica R
5.0
7/15/2019
We used Petros/Hellenic Holidays for our 2-week honeymoon to Greece and it was the best decision we could ever make. From the initial phone call discussing our ideas and expectatio...
ns to being on-call during our actual vacation, Petros was beyond accommodating and helpful for every step of the way. He took our vision and what we wanted out of our honeymoon, and custom tailored our vacation to perfection. With every stop, city, restaurant, activity, resort that we stayed at, we were more and more "Wowed!" as days went on. Petros is extremely knowledgable on Grecian culture, restaurants, things to do, resorts, etc., and tailored our honeymoon to meet our wants and needs according to our expectations and budget. Our honeymoon was nothing short of perfection and we are forever thankful for Petros' expertise, guidance and assistance! Thank you, Petros, for everything! We can't wait for our return to Greece to use his services again.
Stephanie S
5.0
7/08/2019
To say our honeymoon was the best experience of our lives would be a true understatement! This trip was everything we could have imagined and more. My Wife and I are so grateful fo...
r the amazing trip and detail Petros @ Hellenic Holidays put towards making this truly magical and memorable.
From Athens to Crete, to Santorini, to Naxos, the trip was perfect! We love how the trip was structured to have both relaxation and exploration of truly such a beautiful country and its amazing islands. The food in Greece was truly the best we have ever had (thank you Hellenic Holidays for all of the incredible restaurant recommendations) but most importantly, the people we met and that took care of us throughout our honeymoon were amazing across the board.
The service that is provided with the private transfer drivers in each location was fantastic! They were all so professional and nice but also had so much great knowledge that they would share with us for the certain island we were located in or going to. We were also so impressed by each tour we were given especially our tour guide Michael in Athens! He was the best and someone who we look forward to keeping in touch with and growing our friendship.
Thank you again to Petros and Hellenic Holidays for the amazing trip that they put together for our Honeymoon, as we truly know no one else could have provided us with what Hellenic Holidays did for us.
Julianne F
5.0
6/26/2019
We could not be happier that we booked our honeymoon through Hellenic Holidays. From the beginning, Petros was responsive, informative, and helpful. We spoke to Petros on the phon...
e so he could get and idea of what we were looking for in our trip, and he quickly followed up with a detailed proposal. He remained in touch after we booked, and a month before our trip he sent us an extremely helpful itinerary that outlined all of our travel information, documents, tips, packing list, and numerous ideas for restaurants and activities at each of our locations. The trip itself was seamless for us. We left right after our wedding and cannot imagine having to plan all of the hotels, transfers, etc by ourselves. All we had to do was show up in Greece and everything was handled for us! And all of the recommendations Petros provided us with were spot on. We would love to work with Petros and Hellenic Holidays again in the future.
Casey F
5.0
6/25/2019
Anyone looking to travel to Greece MUST book with Petros! My husband and I just got back from our two week honeymoon and it was absolutely incredible. Everything Petros planned for...
us was incredible. Each hotel was more spectacular than the next. The restaurant recommendations were all to die for and our hotels would set all of our reservations for us. We could even set up our excursions and vehicle rentals directly with the hotels, which made everything so simple. We traveled to a few different islands and the transfer set up through Petros was flawless--this was clutch. Instead of fighting through crowds for a cab when we got off a plane or ferry, we would simply find the sign with our names and hop right into the luxury vehicle to take us to the next spot.
I would 1000% book with Petros again!
Jake R
5.0
6/19/2019
We had the perfect honeymoon thanks to Petros and Hellenic Holidays!!! We were very busy leading up to our wedding and asked Petros to help with planning our dream vacation and he...
did everything! We went to 4 different destinations within Greece and everything was planned to perfection. All of our hotels were just what we wanted. They were all comfortable, clean and the people were all very nice and accommodating. Petros helped us plan some activities during the day at all of our destinations but also left a number of days open so we could do whatever we wanted. The transportation between destinations was easy and reliable. They were available for any questions 24/7 during our honeymoon and made sure everything was perfect for us. I can't say enough nice things about Petros and Hellenic Holidays. It was a pleasure working with them and they made our honeymoon the vacation of our dreams!
Bridgette C
5.0
6/10/2019
Hellenic Holidays made our honeymoon an absolute dream! Petros was amazing to work with and our trip exceeded expectations. We did not want to plan a honeymoon after planning our w...
edding, and we are so happy to have found HH on The Knot. Use them for your Greek honeymoon!
Richie S
5.0
6/10/2019
Hellenic Holidays (and more specifically, Petros) organized the best trip that we have ever taken in our lives. We opted for a 12 night trip to Greece for our honeymoon, and the su...
ggestions and attention to detail that was provided was second to none. He ensured that we had more options for eating, drinking, and fun than we could ever imagine for each day, and all of his recommendations were phenomenal. The hotels that were chosen for us should be particularly recognized - each were unique and top class. Petros made himself available for any and all questions before and during our trip, and we cannot possibly thank him enough for the experience he helped to tailor for us.
Kim R
5.0
6/02/2019
I am extremely lucky to have found Petros for our honeymoon! Visiting Greece was always a dream of mine, and Petros exceeded all expectations. I loved the fact that he gets to kn...
ow you and what type of vacation/honeymoon you are looking for. He was always professional and knowledgeable. All throughout our trip my husband and I kept saying how impressed we were with the hotels, restaurant recommendations and his connections throughout Greece. Our tour guide in Athens was phenomenal, my husband is a history buff and any question he asked, our guided was able to answer, plus the tour was private! Sailing in Santorini was one of the highlights of our trip and the food served was delicious! Petros makes planning a honeymoon stress free - all of our inter-island transportation was taken care of and our transfers to and from the airport or ferry. We haven't even been back from Greece for a week yet, and I'm already recommending Petros to friends. Thank you Petros for designing a trip of a lifetime, it was such a memorable experience and we cannot thank you enough. You have a client for life anytime we want to travel to Greece, and we will be back! :)
Katie D
5.0
2/08/2019
We went on our honeymoon this past August and we cannot say enough great things about our experience with Petros and the vacation itself! Petros was wonderful from start to finish,...
helping us organize our perfect vacation, working within our budget and our interests. He was very professional and clear about what we were working with in terms of time limit for booking the best hotels, types of hotels, etc. He showed us slideshows of the hotels he booked and they were exactly as pictured! We gave him about 4 months lead time, so I think what you get for your budget is best served with more advance time.
We ended up choosing 2 days in Athens, 3 in Mykonos and 4 in Santorini and it was so perfect. The hotels we stayed at were incredible (I wish I could live at Homeric Poems in Santorini forever). The suggested itinerary he sent us was amazingly thorough and helpful. We followed the majority of his recommendations and were NOT disappointed by any of them. I was impressed that he was also available during our trip, as we could contact him on WhatsApp.
It was a dream honeymoon--amazing food, drinks, wonderful people, smooth transitioning from place to place, and absolutely breathtaking views. Note: Do not forget your ferry tickets from Mykonos to Santorini! Petros even warned us twice to make sure we have them so that was our very silly mistake.
Highly recommend Greece as a place to relax, do some touristy cultural things, and even party (Mykonos Old town and Fira were great for that) and for a perfectly organized and smooth trip, book with Hellenic!!!
Jackie B
5.0
12/11/2018
Petros did the absolute best job planning our dream honeymoon, we couldn’t have asked for anything more! He was professional and extremely thorough throughout the entire process, a...
nd the service we received leading up to and while on our trip was top notch. Everything from the accommodations to the excursions and restaurant recommendations were exceptional. If you’re thinking about going to Greece I would HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Hellenic Holidays!
Aubrey K
5.0
10/30/2018
Our trip was BEAUTIFUL! Thank you to Petros for creating a relaxing, fun and truly unforgettable honeymoon. There was nothing better than arriving in Greece with everything planned...
and arranged. After the stress of wedding planning, I would not have had it any other way! It is evident that Petros has amazing contacts and relationships with the hotel and business staff, and we were so kindly taken care of. We traveled to Athens, Mykonos and Santorini and loved how different each place was and enjoyed getting to experience what each had to offer.
The Electra Metropolis in Athens was in a great location and we walked to a lot in the area. The staff there was amazing as well (which can absolutely be said for all 3 hotels!) Strofi was booked both nights we were there but the front desk staff recommended Dionysos and even called us a taxi to get there. This restaurant had amazing views of the acropolis at night and delicious food; we VERY highly recommended it! Also, the gelato place across from the hotel, Le Greche, was fantastic and the best gelato we've ever had. We so enjoyed our tour of Athens, especially the acropolis and Parthenon. Our private tour guide was so knowledgeable and sweet.
Our hotel just off the beach in Mykonos was perfect! It was so easy to get around, with the bus showing up to Mykonos town right outside of our hotel. We took the ferry to Delos one morning, via a tour arranged by the hotel which worked perfectly. On our way back from Delos we stopped at Sakis which was delicious!
The ferry to Santorini was beautiful, nicer than most planes! The staff at Astra have to be the most hard working and genuinely kind individuals. Our suite in Santorini was gorgeous and it is amazing how everything is carved into the cliff side. The views and sunsets are nothing short of breathtaking! The sunset sailing trip with Captain Ted's crew was possibly our favorite part of the whole trip and a MUST DO. The crew was so friendly, knowledgeable, and again, did everything to ensure we had the best time. The sunset from the water was indescribable!
We cannot wait to return to Greece and have Petros and Hellenic Holidays to thank for a wonderful experience!
Megan G
5.0
10/30/2018
Hellenic Holidays was absolutely perfect! My husband and I couldn't of asked for a better experience for our honeymoon. Through all the stress of wedding planning, it was so nice t...
o know that our honeymoon was fully taken care of, we did not have to worry about a thing. We did an 11 day trip throughout Greece and each piece was meticulously planned and well-thought out for us. It was so ideal to be able to kick back and relax and know that we were in good hands with Hellenic Holidays. We received an incredibly thorough itinerary complete with maps, many fabulous restaurant recommendations, and options for things to do. Every detail was taken care of and surpassed all of our expectations. It was the best vacation and such a relaxing and memorable experience- We would 100% recommend!!!
Mary-Kate S
5.0
10/22/2018
Booking our honeymoon through Hellenic Holidays was one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding process! We spent 2 nights in Athens, 4 nights in Mykonos and 4 nights ...
in Santorini and the trip was unforgettable. Petros listened to and worked great within our budget and trip priorities and the entire trip was so smooth! Everything with our travel was planned and coordinated, down to rides to and from the airport and shuttles to our day excursions. The hotels selected for us were beautiful and in convenient locations and all of the recommendations for day activities were great. We still cannot get over all of the incredible food and wine recommendations Petros provided! Petros made it so we did not have to worry about a single logistic for the honeymoon. Overall, it was an incredible and memorable trip! We cannot recommend Petros and his services through Hellenic Holidays enough!
chelsea l
5.0
10/16/2018
My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon last week and it was truly an unbelievable trip. We did a total of 9 nights in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Petros listens to wh...
at is important to you and caters the itinerary to match. Each hotel he recommended was better than the last and we loved each one in each city. Every time we stepped off a plane or ferry there was someone waiting for us and it was so nice not to have to worry about a thing. We had such an amazing time, we didn't want to come home. We met another couple from Brooklyn that was staying at our hotel with us that also used Hellenic Holidays and they had such amazing things to say about Petros as well and were just as happy with the overall trip.
The food and wine were incredible and we are still craving each meal we ate throughout the trip. Petros recommendations were all delicious and we were so grateful for his assistance at each location. His itinerary was so detailed and let us know exactly how much to tip along the way - something we were very unsure about.
Overall I would definitely recommend using Hellenic Holidays if you are considering traveling to Greece. It can be very overwhelming when trying to book on your own and Petros makes it extremely easy and definitely a trip to remember!
Marisol A
5.0
9/25/2018
There are not enough stars to express how Grateful we are for Hellenic holiday. we worked with Petros. With planning a wedding and the honeymoon it could of got hectic. Petros made...
it so easy and problem free. Everything from the pre planning, to conversations over email/phone, and the convenience of having him take care of the kinks of it all. It was greatly knowledgeable and provided us with a great itinerary that fit our likes. Our honeymoon was more than we could have imagined and I am recommending my family and friends to Hellenic Holidays. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
-Mr and Mrs. Arreola
Matan C
5.0
9/21/2018
My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Greece at the end of August '18. We spent a total of 14 days there, visiting Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini. Petros was truly incredi...
ble from beginning to end and exceeded all of our expectations! Everything was on point throughout this dream vacation.. from the beautiful hotels, to transportation, tour guides,travel tips and the delicious restaurant recommendations. Petros really took the time to get to know us, worked within our budget, and brought our vision to life. Not only is he an expert, but also a true professional who puts the time in and doesn't settle for anything but the best for his clients. Most importantly, he was there every step of the way.. As luck would have it, there was a boat strike announced the day of our scheduled ferry ride from Mykonos to Naxos! This was a rare occurrence and many travelers' plans were negatively impacted throughout that week. Not only did Petros notify us the night before (prior to any other mention of the strike), but he worked tirelessly and figured out a way to have us escorted (yes escorted) onto a different boat which was the only one making the trip to Naxos that day. I really can't say enough good things about the guy and his commitment to excellence.. We ended up receiving two room upgrades throughout the trip and even got complementary wine at each hotel. Each of our drivers arrived early for pick-ups. I can go on and on.. This was the best vacation of our lives and choosing Hellenic Holidays was one of the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding process.
Ashley C
5.0
9/09/2018
We used Hellenic Holidays (Petros) as the travel agent for our honeymoon and couldn't be happier. We decided years ago that we wanted to do Greece for the honeymoon but never reall...
y looked into details, islands, etc. After a quick google search we found Petros. From the first conversation, we knew we were going to be in good hands. He walked us through all of our options for different Islands, hotels, the good/bad, what to do and what not to do. We ended up choosing Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. Petros did an incredible job of planning our honeymoon from start to finish. Hotels, private transportation, private tours, travel between islands, meals, excursions, etc. Everything was planned perfectly. It was a dream honeymoon and we would recommend Hellenic Holidays to anyone who wants to go to Greece. Overall, I can’t say enough good things about Petros. He gave us the Greece trip of a lifetime and we will definitely use him for next time we go back!
grace v
5.0
8/26/2018
“PETROS FOR THE WIN!” we kept finding ourselves saying this throughout our 10-day honeymoon in Athens, Naxos and Santorini. Not only was every hotel and restaurant recommendation o...
n point, but he completely took the legwork out of the trip. This is SO NICE after planning a wedding for more than a year. He literally thought through every single thing. For example, one of the drivers give us our ferry tickets so we wouldn’t have to waste time getting them. He checked us into our flights (within Greece) and purchased additional luggage allowances. Also ensured our transfers were on time, with plenty of time to spare. Throughout the entire process he was patient (we had him redo our itinerary 3 times because we couldn’t decide where we wanted to go/for how long) and never complained. Just prior to the trip, he gave us a final itinerary with thorough explanations of things to do, sights to see, who to hire, where to go, etc. This thing was our bible, and it left just enough planned and just enough free time to go with the flow and get into our own rhythm for the trip. He also made himself available via cell phone/what’s app, but we didn’t need to contact him because everything was going so well. Did I mention we had two “surprise” hotel upgrades while we were there?
It was absolutely the best vacation of our lives… the perfect way to begin our new life together… due in large part to the fact that we used Hellenic Holidays for our trip.
Nicholas D
5.0
8/10/2018
Petros and Hellenic Holidays were great to work with, and definitely worth it to make sure we had a great time on our honeymoon!
I found Hellenic Holidays online, and was immedi...
ately inclined to contact them after the many great reviews I read.
Petros takes a lot of time and effort into ensuring that the trip is planned to exactly what you expect. He also goes the extra mile and makes sure even when you are there that everything goes according to plan as spelled out in the final itinerary. I unfortunately lost my phone on my first day of our honeymoon in Athens, and the taxi company that Petros uses for the transfers ensured me that they would be right back to bring my phone to me. To me this just shows the quality of people he uses to conduct business as well as the respect that everyone has for him.
He definitely helped create a memory that will last a lifetime, and was the perfect way for me and my wife to start our lives together!
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