Travel and transport agencies Greece

With more than 30 years of experience, Comptoir des Voyages has as a concept the sale of destinations and customized stays led by real specialists native or having lived in the country of your choice. The agency, with ideas that can be modulated endlessly, gives you the opportunity to customize your vacation with the help of advisors-specialists of your destination, for a dream trip around the world. You can build a trip according to your interests and, above all, according to your budget. All you have to do is follow the recipe!

A true specialist in hand-crafted trips, tour operator Emotika Voyages is the ideal option for those looking for an unforgettable experience off the beaten track, without missing out on the must-sees. Emotika Voyages' unique approach is to help you discover colorful destinations in complete safety, by meeting local people or immersing yourself in the heart of nature. We offer charming accommodation, as well as homestays, and original, high-quality tours.

As destination experts, ALMA Voyages' advisors provide personalized follow-up for each customer. A vast selection of tailor-made trips is offered, with a quote to match. ALMA Voyages works with Kuoni, Beachcombers, Jet Tour, Marmara and Look Voyages. And if you find a cheaper price elsewhere, the agency will match it, and you'll even get a voucher for your next trip... Catalog on the website to find inspiration for your next adventure!

Balos Bus takes you for a small fee directly to one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, the one in Balos. You can enjoy the Gramvousa peninsula and its beautiful scenery without worrying about the condition of the track leading to it and the potential damage it would cause to your rental car. In an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide (sometimes French speaking), it is also a nice way to learn more about the local culture, and to discover other typical and traditional activities through the Strata Tours agency.

This travel agency, French and English speaking, normally remains open all year round. On site or at a distance, it offers its clients personalised advice and is happy to assist them in developing holidays in their image. Smiling and pleasant, the staff can book everything from plane tickets to tickets for a ride on the back of a donkey. Note the following services: booking of accommodation, excursions, cruises, hikes, folk dance and regional cuisine courses, private boat cruises.

Here, we rent two-wheelers and cars in a family and warm spirit. But don't worry, this relaxed atmosphere does not mean a lack of seriousness: Lambros, the owner, and Kostas, his son, remain conscientious professionals whom you can trust. In addition to motorcycles and scooters, you can also find quads, which are just as well maintained. At Pop Motors, it's also a little cheaper than elsewhere - and the service is better, according to several locals... No need to hesitate, therefore, when faced with this good quality-price ratio.

This very reliable company operates all over the Lassithi region renting few cars, but new ones. Its vehicles come from the French and Italian market. Delivery and pick up at the hotels. Prices include insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes. Free baby and child seats and road maps. Delivery and collection of vehicles at Sitia and Heraklion airports. Also 125 scooters for rent in Sitia and Palekastro.

Vidalis is an institution. With 4 offices around the harbour, an impeccable quality service, more than 200 like-new vehicles for rent, you are in the right place to rent your vehicle, and enjoy the beauty of this island. This well-established family business has been operating since 1980 in Tinos with a professional and friendly service; moreover, Yannis speaks French and his vehicles (city cars, convertibles, scooters...) are well maintained by a team of in-house mechanics.

In Rhodes, this agency - one of the largest on the island - boasts a fleet of over 500 vehicles, available in 14 branches all over the island. Unsurprisingly, there's a wide choice on offer here, from convertibles and vans to 4x4 jeeps and sports cars. A warm welcome and very reasonable prices. Vehicle delivery, collection and replacement anywhere on the island (including the airport), as the agency has offices in Kiotari, Lardos, Pefki, Kolymbia, Faliraki and Lindos.

General tourist information agency that organizes boat trips to Gramvoussa and Balos. Also organizes guided tours to Samaria gorge, Elaffonissi beach and Knossos. Here you can also rent bicycles and take part in bicycle excursions. Strong point, the agrotourism: visits to old villages like Metochi, walks in the farms, cooking classes and initiation to the local Cretan specialities. The agency offers accommodation with local people or in traditional hotels. Ticket sales (air/sea/land)

In the heart of Hania, this travel agency offers day trips, such as to the Elafonissi beach or the Samaria gorge, at low prices (you even save on public transport). The tours are interesting and informative, and the buses are clean and air-conditioned. Perfect for families with children or senior citizens, with serious care. It's a good address among the plethora of offers in the tourist city, even if you're not really off the beaten track

On the old port on a perpendicular street. 4 x 4 rental, Punto, Nissan, Suzuki convertible cars and even a minibus.

French by birth, Melanie discovered the island of Rhodes in 2015 and fell in love with it to the point of settling there permanently. Since then, she has explored the island in all its nooks and crannies, written a travel blog revealing its secrets and favourites and proposes to make you discover it in a personal and authentic way. Guided tours, excursions of all kinds, diving, quad biking, or a selection of local craftsmen and producers, do not hesitate to contact Rhodes Vacances to organise your holiday according to your wishes.

By choosing Clio, you are opting for an original and enriching travel concept. The success of Clio trips is based on three principles. We propose an itinerary to help you discover the different facets of a country, a town or a region. We provide you with the information you need to better appreciate its history and heritage during a trip to an exhibition or a music festival. And we put you in a small group of people united by their common taste for cultural discovery.

Travel as you imagine with Altiplano Voyage! This agency is specialized in tailor-made trips in Latin America, North America, Asia and Europe. The specialists know perfectly the proposed destinations. You can be inspired by the examples of 100% customizable itineraries proposed on the website and consult their signature experiences, activities and ethical and/or unusual accommodations chosen by their destination experts. A trusted address to travel to unexpected destinations with peace of mind.

A specialist in hiking, trekking and biking, Grand Angle offers a wide range of tours, both guided and self-guided, on foot, horseback or mountain bike. For Istria on two wheels, from Venice to Poreč, we go through southern Slovenia to enter Croatia via Umag, or from the Alps to the Adriatic via the Alpe Adria Trail, from Cividale del Friuli (Trieste). Another hike takes you from the Slovenian Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Other itineraries focus more on Croatian Istria, with complete tours of the peninsula.

A strong network of domestic lines to make many excursions and visits without a car. Seventeen local bus lines, allowing you to reach the Old Port via the airport, or to visit the nearest towns of Corfu, from the city centre, San Rocco square. These City Buses usually all pass through the "green bus station" of the KTEL company. Tickets can be purchased on the bus or before boarding at the ticket machines located near the bus stops or at the main station in San Rocco Square.

French speaking agency, established for more than twenty years, a few kilometers from the city, in Platanias. The service includes, among other things, delivery and pick-up on the whole island. Contracts in French, road assistance 24 hours a day. The advantage of this agency is the comprehensive insurance with no excess included in the price. The minimum age required is 25 years old or 21 years old for credit card holders. Peny also organizes excursions to the Samaria Gorge, Elafonissi and day cruises.

Here is a French-speaking agency for groups and individuals. Françoise Deschamps, the manager, has been living in Greece for more than 30 years. With her team, she will concoct a tailor-made itinerary and take care of your reservations for flights, boats, cars, hotels, etc., giving you the benefit of her very preferential rates obtained from hoteliers and car rental companies. The philosophy of Profil Voyages: to make Greece known by sharing its values and respecting the beauty, ethics, history and culture of the country.

A travel agency offering excursions (Samaria, Agia Irini and Anidri gorges, Balos and Gramvoussa, visit to the village of Azogyres, Lissos site, etc.), accommodation (Azogires village and Paleohora), tickets for boat, bus or taxi trips! Sabine Travel, in collaboration with Hermes Rent a Car, is also a rental agency for cars and two-wheelers (scooteurs, motorcycles, bicycles). The proposed vehicles are of quality and in good condition. The price includes all-risk insurance and road assistance.

Established 30 years ago, Anna Cars rents cars and minibuses for families. These cars can be delivered wherever you want, according to your convenience, whether it is the airport, the port, or your hotel, in Heraklion or Hania, for free. The number of kilometers is unlimited and you will have the possibility to add a second driver for free as well. Insurance is included in the price (several promotional offers on the website). The agency is open from May to October

Very well located at the bottom of the pedestrian street before the port and the bus station, this agency offers boat tickets to all destinations, both for all the other Greek islands and for international (Italy and Turkey). It is the most serious and specialized agency of its kind, the oldest one as well; it works with all the shipping companies. You can also buy air tickets to the islands and to Athens. It offers interesting excursions such as 1 or 2 days in Santorini, by hydrofoil.

Aegean Airlines, the national airline, flies from Athens to many Greek islands such as Chios, Corfu, Kythera, Ikaria, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kassos, Kos, Chania, Leros, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Rhodes, Samos, as well as Thessaloniki, Ionina and many other inland locations, which are becoming more and more numerous every year. The airplane is an increasingly popular means of transportation for the Greeks because it is, unfortunately for the environment, much faster than the ferries and surprisingly not more expensive.

Quads, motorcycles, convertibles and conventional cars are all available from this renowned agency. The family-owned Arkadi company, opened in 1980 and represented by the friendly Antonios, provides personalized service. New vehicles and can be collected directly from Heraklion airport with no waiting or queuing. A wide choice of vehicles and 24/7 assistance all over the island. Bonus: no charge for pick-up and drop-off at the same location!

The main office of King's Car and Moto Rental is located right next to the port of Corfu, a 5 minute walk away. In total the company has five rental agencies on the island: New Corfu Port, Cruise Ship Terminal, Airport, Barbati, Nissaki. You will find a wide range of cars, scooters, quads, bicycles at good prices, with delivery and collection anywhere on the island, with offers to cover all your needs.

Since 2006, Caroline and her team have been offering a wide range of tours and activities for thrill-seeking travelers. While Buggy, Jeep, Land Rover and Jimmy tours are the agency's specialty, it also offers rock climbing, paragliding and horseback riding. It's also a great way to discover Rhodes off the beaten track: itineraries are often "off the beaten track", highlighting the raw, unexplored beauty of the island's center. In short, a highly recommended agency.

Quads, motorcycles, convertibles and conventional cars are all available from this renowned agency. The family-owned Arkadi company, opened in 1980 and represented by the friendly Antonios, provides personalized service. New vehicles that can be collected directly from Chania airport with no waiting or queuing. Wide choice of vehicles and 24/7 assistance all over the island. And there's no charge for pick-up and drop-off at the same location!

Facing the sea and just 30 m to the right of the landing stage, Polos Tours is an institution on Paros, with a formidable track record for satisfying your requests for tourist services of all kinds, on Paros and throughout Greece. In addition to traditional travel agency services (ferry and air tickets) and incoming services (private transport, car and boat hire, activities, attractions, excursions), the agency runs an eponymous boutique selling sandals, towels, swimwear, t-shirts, hats and other beach accessories.

What could be more romantic and adventurous than touring the island on a Vespa? That's what this excellent scooter and Vespas rental agency, surely the most reputable on the island for its reliability, offers. While they distinguish themselves by the beauty of the Vespas they rent and constantly maintain, Niko and Katerina are also at their customers' service, providing them with personalized maps of the island, or taking them on original and unique guided tours.

Michael Anagnostakis, the pleasant owner of this very reliable company, operates throughout the Lassithi region renting few but new cars. Delivery and pick up from the hotels. Prices include insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes. Road assistance. Free child seat and road maps. Delivery and collection of the vehicles at Heraklion airport. It also offers 125 scooters for rent in Sitia and Palekastro.

This rental company has been operating all over the island since 1980: it is a historical rental company, a family business that has been passed on from Yorgos father to Yorgos son. They rent all categories of cars, new and well equipped, but also scooters and motorcycles. Delivery anywhere on the island on request with all the necessary equipment (extra baby seat, helmets, luggage rack...). Very good quality-price ratio. Serious, professional and available renter.

Roots Travel is above all a love story! The one that Damien, Othello, Pavel and Stéphane felt for Cuba and its inhabitants. In 1995, they formed an association to promote Franco-Cuban cultural events. With time, they passed from the association to the travel agency. The spirit of "travel other", declines this idea in New York, Cape Verde, Sri Lanka, Paris, the Dominican Republic and the Seychelles. This is why Roots Travel has become THE specialist in homestays and authentic destinations.

Car rental since 1978, it is a reliable and French-speaking agency. A wide range of new cars of all categories. Free delivery to hotels, port and airport of Heraklion. All-risk insurance with no deductible. 24-hour road assistance. Vehicles to visit Balos, Elafonissi etc with insurance for gravel roads. No credit card to reserve or guarantee. Contract in English. Excellent value for money.

Depending on the season, 3 airlines offer between 1 and 6 direct flights to France per week (3h30).

Transavia: 2 flights per week between April and October from Paris Orly. Aegean Airlines offers a direct flight on Mondays (or every day with a connection via Athens). Ryanair: at least 3 direct flights (to Paris-Beauvais) during the season. There are also regular connections to the main Greek cities and islands and to major European cities.

Since 1996, Sensations du monde has been offering tailor-made trips. With family, friends or lovers. They offer two specific tours for Texas: "Discovery of Texas" and "Grand Tour of Texas", the first one being 11 days and the second one 17 days. They are both self-guided tours. The first one crosses 5 Texas cities, through the Hill Country and the desert. The second one offers an immersion in the ranch life during three days, with a complete discovery between cities and wide open spaces, through rodeos and cowboys country.

Akaïna tailors its trips to your desires, giving you the time to discover things at your own pace.

Aegean is a Greek airline founded in 1999. In 2013, it bought the emblematic Olympic, and thus became the largest airline in the country. Aegean is a member of the Star Alliance and currently offers 31 domestic and 120 international flights to 44 countries, mainly to Europe. It serves Paris, Deauville, Metz, Strasbourg, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Marseille to Heraklion and Hania airports in Crete, among others. It also serves the Greek islands furthest from the Aegean Sea, including Kastellorizo.

Symi is very easily accessible from Rhodes (up to four hydrofoils per day). The small harbor of Panormitis is sometimes also served.

Athens-Symi. The island is connected to the Greek capital by ferry twice a week from Le Piraeus (17 hours of crossing). Before arriving at Symi, the boats serve Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Kalymnos and Kos and then join Rhodes.

Rhodes-Symi. In addition to the two ferries following the road of Athens, the island is connected once a day to Rhodes by excursion boats which also call at the port of Panormitis. Three other ferry connections are possible during the week. There are also two to four hydrofoils per day (50 minutes), every day except on Monday.

Connections with the other islands. Symi is connected at least once a day by hydrofoil to Kos and Kalymnos. There are also connections with Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Kos, Kalimnos.

This airport, inaugurated for the 2004 Olympic Games, is easily accessible from the city centre by metro, bus and taxi. It also offers direct connections to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. Well arranged, you will find restaurants, banks and parking. The airport tourist office, open from 8am to 10pm, has many leaflets at your disposal and can provide you with information as soon as you arrive. And wifi is free throughout the airport.

This is the centre of the old town, a charming place where many terraces are located, with unfortunately many rabatteurs. Here you can find the atmosphere of Rethymnon la Veneto.

Daily crossings between Greece (Igoumenitsa, Patras) and Italy (Ancona, Bari).

Rhodes Central Station is located opposite the port Mandraki.

Aegean Airlines links Paris to Thessaloniki, as well as to many cities in Greece. Reservation on the site in French. Safe and professional company.

There are direct flights from France. Transavia and EasyJet operate flights in high season. You can also connect via Athens and enjoy one of the four flights per day on average in summer with Aegean Airlines (en.aegeanair.com - +30 21062 61700), Olympic Air (www.olympicair.com - +30 21035 50500) or Ryanair. As for connections with other islands, there are rotations between Corfu, Lefkada (Preveza), Kefalonia and Zakynthos with Sky Express (www.skyexpress.gr - +30 28102 23500).

Some metro stations are impressive: extremely clean and spacious, with all-marble platforms and corridors and even collections of antique finds or ruins! Main stations currently served : on line 1, Piraeus, Monastiraki, Omonia, Victoria (Archaeological Museum), Olympic Stadium, Kifissia, on line 2, Anthoupoli, Aghios Antonios, Larissa Station, Omonia, Syntagma, Syngrou, Akropoli, Aghios Dimitrios, Elliniko, and on line 3, Agia Marina, Egaleo, Monastiraki, Syntagma, Doukissis Plakentias, Airport.

Flights to Greece from France but also domestic flights to connect the islands to Athens.

Seventeen local bus lines, allowing you to reach the Old Port via the airport, or to visit the cities closest to Corfu, from the city centre in Place Saint-Rocco. These City Buses generally all use the KTEL company's "green bus station".