Greece Honeymoon Overview

TL;DR Itinerary Table

Intro: 2 Weeks, 3 Islands, Endless Feta

Ty and I spent two unforgettable weeks honeymooning in Greece in July 2025, exploring Athens, Paros, and Crete, an itinerary we’d recommend to anyone planning a Greece honeymoon. I’m writing this just a week after we got home, still glowing from all the feta, kittens, and sunsets. It was delicious, hilarious, a little chaotic, and absolutely unforgettable. Greece managed to win over both of us, and that’s saying something, because Ty doesn’t even love to travel (I know, gasp).

We hit three spots: Athens, Paros, and Crete. Along the way, we cobbled together a mix of point redemptions, cash, ferries, and flights...including one very questionable airline experience. This post blends our best recommendations with a few lessons learned the hard way. You’ll get both: the best smashed biscuit dessert and the truth about Sky Express.

Stop 1: Athens (3 + 1 Nights)

Where we stayed: Regal Metropolitan (3 nights on BILT points). Wouldn’t recommend the hotel overall, but their rooftop restaurant was vibey, served yummy food, and had a killer view of the Acropolis.

Vibe: Gritty meets historic. Athens is so much cooler than people give it credit for. Between the food, the rooftop culture, and the layers of ancient history everywhere, we felt like we could’ve spent 3–4 full days here.

Highlights:

Guided Greek mythology tour of the Acropolis + Agora
Rooftop bars with views of the Acropolis (loved Attic, Electra Hotel)
Athens Riviera: Krabo Beach for lunch, Astir Beach for daybeds (would reco Krabo over Astir for both!)

Pro Tip: Spend at least 2 full days in the city and consider a third exploring the developing Athens Riviera.

Lowlight: Our bags were delayed 24 hours thanks to Condor + Sky Express. Not how you want to start a honeymoon.

Stop 2: Paros (4 Nights)

Where we stayed: Summer Senses Resort (paid ~$3,000 total). Luxe and peaceful. Great pool setup, a 15-minute walk to Piso Livadi town, and a 5-minute walk to a chic beach club. The standout was the breakfast buffet - truly next level. That said, transportation is a bit of a pain if you don’t rent a car or ATV.

Vibe: Desert-chic meets whitewashed charm. Think Bougainvillea, crystal-clear water, and tiny alleys you can get lost in. But heads up, Paros is clearly trying to become the next Santorini. There’s construction everywhere. Go now before it’s over-commercialized.

Highlights:

Antiparos semi-private boat tour with Glaraki Cruises: 8 hours, cave swimming, cliff jumping, freshly prepared meals and snacks, a fun communal vibe with other travelers, and music that hit
Nightlife in Naoussa after dinner at Yemeni (beware, nightlife doesn’t pop off til 1am!)
Byzantine Trail hike to Lefkes
Piso Livadi town and Punda Beach Club (both walkable from the resort)

Transportation note: Without a car or ATV, taxis cost €30–€50 each way. A bit frustrating. We made it work, but budget for it.

Pro Tip: Spring for business class on the Blue Star ferry from Athens to Paros. You get a comfy seat, WiFi, and actual time to relax. Way more pleasant than flying.

Stop 3: Crete (5 Nights)

Where we stayed: Ambassador’s Residence Boutique Hotel in Chania (on Chase points). Spacious, well-appointed and comfortable two-story room with jetted tub. Slightly less luxe than Summer Senses, but still excellent/5 stars.

Vibe: Green, cultural, and grounded. This was our favorite stop. Far less construction, fewer tourists, and the best food of the trip. It felt more real, more rooted in traditional Greek life.

Highlights:

Cooking class outside Chania: Our host Alex picked us up in a van, shared emotional family stories of the Battle of Crete, taught us to make stuffed veggies, rusks, empanada-style pies. Ty got lovingly pranked, we met sheep, and drank raki. Six hours, endless wine, only €120 each. Unreal.
Dinner at Gramboussa: Total serendipity. We showed up the night of their 20th anniversary party (free wine + desserts!), paid €50 for one of the best meals of our trip, and wandered a dreamy garden filled with twinkle lights and kittens.
Samaria Gorge hike (very early wake-up, but worth it for the views and the ferry ride back to Sougia). You’ll want to book tour/transport with a company, which we did at the hotel front desk. All in, the experience is close to 60 euros per person, and well worth it.
Sunset over the harbor in Chania

Pro Tip: Crete is huge. We stayed on the west side (Chania) and still only scratched the surface. If you only have time for one island, this is the one we’d come back to.

Greece Honeymoon Travel Tips

Ferries > Flights (within Greece): Way more relaxing and often more efficient. Flying involves too many connections and unreliable baggage transfers. If you can't fly direct, really consider the ferry.
Aegean Airlines = fine. Sky Express = budget-budget-budget. We wouldn’t do it again.
Pack light: I’ll share a full list in my [What I Packed for Greece (and What I Didn't) post], but TLDR: linen, swimsuits, raffia, hats and flats. That’s the vibe.
Use your points: We used Chase Sapphire Reserve, Bilt, and Expedia to cobble together our hotels. Worth it for the mix of luxe and affordability.

Favorite Things We Ate in Greece

Stuffed tomatoes and peppers – Classic dish that showed up again and again. Earthy, herby, and always a comfort.
Moussaka – A Greek version of lasagna with eggplant and béchamel; rich and hearty. Apparently it's not actually that traditional; popularized by the wave of tourism in the 60s.
Krabo Beach lentil tomato cucumber feta salad & fava bean dip – this place had such a cool take on traditional Greek fare; everything was 10/10, but I especially loved these two dishes.
Seasonal greens with apricot and cheese – Unexpected, simple, and possibly our favorite mezze of the trip.
Milk pie and orange pie – Traditional Greek desserts made with phyllo and custard or citrus; light but satisfying.
Mosaiko (Greek Chocolate Refrigerator Cake) – Crushed biscuits with chocolate & condensed milk. Salt & Straw, please make this your next flavor.
Greek coffee and Freddo cappuccinos – Order both; Greek coffee for tradition, Freddo for cooling off in the heat.
Gramboussa lamb with phylo & honey & their stuffed squash flowers - as stated, this was our best restaurant meal in Greece. I dont think you can go wrong, but we loved these.
Parian tomato salad with carob - everything they say about Greek tomatoes is true, and each island has their own take on a salad with them. We loved the one on Paros.

Helpful Things to Know Before Your Greece Honeymoon

Cats are everywhere and it’s the best. They add charm and whimsy to every alley and rooftop.
Bring a suitcase just for Greek goods – Think rosé, oregano, honey, and especially olive oil. Crete alone produces 4.5% of the world’s supply.
Dining outdoors is the norm – Nearly every meal we had was al fresco. And if you're going in the summer, you will never need a jacket, trust me.
Greece felt incredibly safe – Ty even lost his phone in the middle of peak tourist hour in the Chania harbor. It was returned to the tourist police.
Most places accept tap/Apple Pay – We only took out €60 total. The one exception was Chania, where some smaller spots were cash-only.

If You Only Have One Week…

It’s hard, but we’d do: 2 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Paros, 3 nights in Crete

You’ll miss a few things, but you’ll still get a mix of history, beach, food, and culture without feeling rushed to the point of exhaustion.

Final Thoughts on Our Greece Honeymoon

This trip made both of us fall in love with travel again (our last few international trips together weren’t hitters). We came home full...of food, of joy, of memories that will stay with us for decades. If Greece is on your list, let this be your sign: plan it, savor it, and go before Paros gets fully Santorini-fied.

If you want help planning your own trip, drop a comment or reach out on Insta. I’m always down to talk itineraries, restaurant recs, and why the rooftop view from Electra Hotel might be the best 10 euros you’ll spend in Athens.