Picking up the Tempo in Greece

Picking up the Tempo in Greece

For rich history and classic postcard images, from the whitewashed houses with their blue shutters to the crumbling temples of Athens, Greece can’t be equalled.

Explore 4000 years of history at iconic sites such as the Acropolis and Parthenon. Imagine what it would have been like for athletes from a different time at the ancient games site at Olympia. Then lie back and relax by the sea on one of the many islands lying off the coast.

Cox & Kings Australia, CEO, Damian Perry said “Tempo is Greece. We are specialists in the destination.”

“Having an on-ground personalised team in Greece looking after our travellers is vital. We are always making constant improvements to the portfolio. Including increasing our product range to include 24 island hopping variations for 2017, adding additional Greece mainland and island combinations, highlighting tempo top picks of hotels and experiences all whilst specialists are guiding through the process of the booking from the start until the very end,” Perry explained.

Have clients heading to Greece and want to offer them so local knowledge that can really make or break their experience there?

Tempo Holidays have the ideal list for what to do, see, eat, drink and experience, and what to avoid when visiting Greece. Here are the top hints to help you sell Greece like a pro!

 

Top 5 restaurants that you and your friends eat at regularly

Top Restaurants in Athens – Strofi, Mani Mani, Ithaki, Kuzina, Psara’s Tavern

Top Restaurants in Santorini – Koukoumavlos, Selene, Kastro, Kallisti, Vasilikos, Argo, Feggera

Top Restaurants in Mykonos – Koursaros, Kuzina, Avra, Kounelas, Katrin’s

Top Restaurants in Crete- 7 Thalasses-Heraklion, Kritiki Gi-Heraklion, Peskesi-Heraklion, To Stachi –Chania, Avli-Rethymnon

 

Unmissable foods that we recommend trying

Souvlaki, saganaki, mousaka, tomatoballs, fava, greek salad, sea food.

 

Most important things to see, do (and not do!) when visiting your region

Athens:  Acropolis, Plaka

Mykonos: Delos

Santorini: Oia, sunset, winery, traditional villages

Crete: visit traditional villages, taste of local food

 

Best place for a drink after a long day’s sightseeing

Athens:  “360” & “A for Athens” in Monastiraki & “Island” on the coast

Mykonos: Anywhere in Little Venice

Santorini: “Franco” bar in Pyrgos

Crete: Chania old town or Heraklion center

 

The perfect day in Greece

Athens: walking in the historic center, visit agora, tasting local food

Mykonos:  beaches, shopping in town, swimming

Santorini:  boat trip to caldera and volcano

Crete: visit Knossos & traditional villages

 

The one thing most tourists do which we recommend against

ATV & bike rentals and drinking out of the limits.

 

Ideal music to listen to as a soundtrack

Zorbas, Ta paidia tou Peiraia, Nostalgia (Yianni).

 

Things to bring with you when you come

Hat, Sunglasses, sun care products, comfortable shoes.

 

Things to buy to take home, and where to buy them

Oil, honey, herbs, ouzo, wine, evil eye, which can be purchased from souvenir shops and shops that sell local products in each place.

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