Travel Greece
Skip the tourist traps. Experience Greece the way I know it — hidden villages, family tavernas, and the slow pace of island life.
Travel Like a Local
Most tourists see Greece from a cruise ship or a resort beach. They eat at restaurants with English menus and take photos of the same blue domes.
But the Greece I know is different. It's the off the beaten path seaside village I have fallen in love with and been visiting since 1991 — the one most Greeks don't even know about. It's the taverna with no menu, where they serve whatever was caught that morning.
That's the Greece I want to show you.
Explore by Region
Crete
Where the Mediterranean diet was born. Rugged mountains, ancient olive groves, and villages untouched by time.
The Peloponnese
Greece's hidden gem. Ancient ruins, family vineyards, and coastal villages without the crowds.
The Cyclades
Beyond Santorini and Mykonos. Discover the quieter islands where locals still outnumber tourists.
The Ionian Islands
Green hills meeting turquoise waters. Venetian architecture and some of Greece's best seafood.
The Sporades
Pine-covered islands with crystal waters. I lived on Skiathos for a year — and got married there.
Let Me Plan Your Trip
Through Be My Guest in Greece, I create custom itineraries for travelers who want more than the typical tourist experience. Whether you're interested in food, history, or just soaking in the slow pace of Greek life — I can help you see Greece the way I know it.
"It was so refreshing to avoid the tourist spots and submerse ourselves in the authentic Greek culture. It's not a trip you could plan yourself, and having Carol's expertise made all the difference!!"
— Natalie D
"Our entire time in Greece was magnificent! From our first few days in Athens to our week+ in Corfu... every tour, reservation, restaurant, transfer, flight... was just right."
— Elyse T
"This was a delightful experience that I will treasure. Beautiful vistas, delicious food, some amazing people, and Carol was such a caring guide who arranged everything to make the trip one of the most carefree travel experiences I have ever had."
— Vicki J
Food-Focused Travel
For me, food is the best way to understand a place. When you eat at a family taverna in the mountains, you're tasting generations of tradition. When you visit an olive grove, you understand why Greeks pour oil so generously.
Every itinerary I create has food at its heart — not fancy restaurants, but real Greek food in the places where Greeks actually eat.
A Food Journey Might Include
- •Visiting family olive groves during harvest
- •Cooking lessons with local grandmothers
- •Wine tasting at small, family-owned vineyards
- •Morning market visits with local chefs
- •Multi-course meals at tavernas with no menu