Room OnlyCheap Holidays from Edinburgh to Greece
Room OnlyAthens, Athens13.0km from the beach
£219pp
Room OnlyAthens, Athens13.0km from the beach
£229pp
City HotelBed And BreakfastAthens, Athens100m from the city centre
£239pp
Room Only£249pp
City HotelRoom Only
Room OnlyAghios Gordis, CorfuClose to the beach
£249pp
The Parthenon was completed in 432 BC and still stands on the Acropolis above Athens. Few cities place such a famous monument so close to the centre. Visitors can walk from the Plaka district to the summit in under half an hour.
Greece has more than 6,000 islands, of which around 227 are inhabited. Each has its own character, from the volcanic cliffs of Santorini to the green hills of Corfu. Ferries from Piraeus make it simple to combine several in one trip.
The Aegean and Ionian Seas wash a shoreline of beaches, coves and whitewashed harbour towns. Many beaches shelve gently, which suits families with younger children. Sea temperatures are warm enough for swimming from late spring into autumn, and many bays stay calm well into the evening.
Grilled souvlaki, baked moussaka and horiatiki salad are served across the country in tavernas and street stalls. Meals are typically long and unhurried, with plenty of time for conversation. Local olive oil and feta are staples on almost every menu, and many restaurants source produce from nearby farms.
Athens is served from many UK airports, and flights take around three and a half to four hours. Domestic flights and ferries then carry travellers on to the islands. This makes Greece a realistic choice for a short break as well as a longer stay.
Greece caters to couples, families, solo travellers and history enthusiasts alike. Resorts range from lively party towns to quiet villages with few visitors, and there is a comfortable choice of stays for every budget. The mix of options makes it easy to find a holiday that fits, whatever your plans.
These resorts give the most value per night for Edinburgh departures, with short transfers and reliable beach access.
Island holidays offer the most variety in Greece, though transfers and seasonal services shape what each island costs to reach.
Rhodes and Crete tend to offer strong value for Edinburgh departures, with direct or well-connected flights and resort hotels at lower nightly rates than the Cyclades. Corfu is also competitively priced, while Santorini and Mykonos usually cost more in peak season. Prices change by month, so comparing several dates gives the clearest picture of the cheapest option.
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