Greece is a strong choice for Montreal travellers who want a European destination that combines history, island scenery and good food in one trip. Our Greece packages from Montreal are built for independent travellers: you get flights, hotels, transfers and a checked bag together, but you explore on your own schedule. Many multi-city packages also include intercity transportation by ferry or domestic flight, and some include sightseeing components such as a guided Acropolis visit.

Departure airports: Montreal (YUL) is the primary departure gateway for these packages. Most Greece itineraries from Montreal connect through a European hub, with total travel times typically in the range of 12 to 16 hours. If you are travelling from elsewhere in Quebec, please call us as we can price connecting options even if they are not shown on our website.

Popular itineraries

Athens is the typical starting point and works well as a standalone city trip or as a gateway to the islands. Popular combinations from Montreal include Athens + Santorini (history and caldera views), Athens + Mykonos (archaeology and island nightlife), and Athens + Crete (a larger island with its own distinct character). For travellers with two weeks, the three-stop Athens + Mykonos + Santorini itinerary is a consistent favourite.

Where to stay (examples)

You will see packages grouped by area:

• Athens: Plaka/Monastiraki (historic centre, walkable to the Acropolis), Syntagma (central, near parliament), Kolonaki (upscale neighbourhood feel), Piraeus (port area, convenient for ferry connections)
• Santorini: Fira (main town, caldera views), Oia (known for sunsets, quieter pace), Kamari/Perissa (black sand beach villages on the east coast)
• Mykonos: Mykonos Town/Chora (windmills, central, lively), Ornos/Platis Gialos (beach-focused and more relaxed)
• Crete: Heraklion (near Knossos Palace), Chania (Venetian harbour and good dining), Rethymno (quieter, with castle views)

Weather and when to go

Spring (April to early June) and fall (September and October) are the best seasons for combining sightseeing and beach time without peak summer crowds. Athens reaches 32 to 34C in July and August. Aegean ocean temperatures peak at around 24 to 25C in late summer, making that window the best for swimming on the islands.

Travelling in May or October gives you warm, walkable weather in Athens and good conditions on the islands, with significantly lower hotel rates than July or August.

Not sure which islands or itinerary fit your plans from Montreal? Call us at 1-800-665-4981 and speak with one of our agents who has been to Greece and can help you put together the right trip.