Olympic Holidays is the UK’s leading specialist tour operator to Greece and the Greek Islands, with over 55 years of expertise. Founded in 1967, Olympic has built an unrivalled depth of knowledge across the Greek archipelago — covering destinations that mainstream operators simply don’t reach — as well as Cyprus, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Tunisia. If Greece is your destination, Olympic Holidays should be your first call.
Olympic Holidays was established in 1967 — making it one of the oldest specialist tour operators in the UK market. For more than five decades, the company has focused exclusively on Greece, Cyprus, and the eastern Mediterranean, building relationships with local hotels and suppliers that no generalist operator can replicate. That depth of knowledge translates directly into better hotel choices, insider knowledge about individual resorts, and a product that genuinely suits the Greek holiday experience.
Olympic covers both the well-known islands — Rhodes, Corfu, Crete, Kos — and dozens of smaller, quieter destinations that rarely appear in mainstream brochures: Lefkada, Samos, Skopelos, Alonissos, and remote corners of the Peloponnese. For travellers who’ve done Corfu and want to explore somewhere new, Olympic opens up a far wider Greece than any other UK operator.
Greece and its islands are the heart of the Olympic programme, alongside a strong Cyprus offering and further afield options in Turkey, Bulgaria, and Tunisia.
The Ionian Islands are Olympic’s heartland. Corfu, Kefalonia, Zante, Lefkada, and Paxos all feature — from the lively resorts of Kavos and Laganas to the unspoilt hills of Kefalonia and Lefkada’s lagoon beaches.
Rhodes and Kos are the Dodecanese flagships, but Olympic goes deeper: Samos, Leros, Kalymnos, and Tilos are all accessible through Olympic in ways that larger operators don’t offer. Rhodes Town and Lindos are particular strengths.
Crete is Greece’s largest island and a perennial favourite. Olympic covers the full north coast resort strip — Hersonissos, Malia, Stalis, Rethymnon, Chania, and quieter eastern resorts like Elounda and Aghios Nikolaos.
For the iconic Cyclades — Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos — Olympic offers both package and tailor-made options. Mykonos and Santorini are also available as add-ons to island-hopping itineraries.
Cyprus is Olympic’s second-biggest destination after Greece. Resorts covered include Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, and the quieter Pissouri and Latchi areas. Cyprus offers a longer season than most Greek islands, with good weather from April through November.
Olympic extends its eastern Mediterranean expertise into Turkey (particularly Bodrum, Marmaris, and Kusadasi), Bulgaria (Sunny Beach and Golden Sands), and Tunisia (Hammamet, Djerba, Sousse).
Olympic Holidays offers the full range of Mediterranean holiday styles, with particular strengths in:
Late deals with Olympic Holidays are some of the best available for Greece and Cyprus specialists. Because Olympic owns deep inventory across the Greek islands — including smaller resorts that other operators don’t touch — they have availability to fill across a longer season than mainstream competitors. The sharpest late deals with Olympic tend to appear for:
Olympic also runs an early-booking programme — locking in early for summer Greek island departures typically saves 10–20% versus booking in spring. January and February are the best times to book summer holidays with Olympic at the lowest prices.
Yes. All Olympic Holidays flight-inclusive packages are fully ATOL protected. Olympic holds its own ATOL licence, giving you complete financial protection if the company ceases trading. Check your booking confirmation for the ATOL certificate number.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Best For | Greece specialists, island hopping, Cyprus, eastern Mediterranean |
| Top Destinations | Greece (all islands), Cyprus, Turkey, Bulgaria, Tunisia |
| Holiday Types | Package, all-inclusive, villa, island hopping, late deals |
| ATOL Protected | Yes |
| USP | Deepest Greece programme of any UK operator; 55+ years expertise |
| Season | April–November (some year-round for Cyprus) |
Olympic Holidays covers Greece (all major and many smaller islands including Rhodes, Corfu, Crete, Kos, Zante, Kefalonia, Mykonos, Santorini, Samos, Lesvos, Lefkada, Skiathos, and Halkidiki), Cyprus (Paphos, Ayia Napa, Limassol, Larnaca), Turkey (Bodrum, Marmaris, Kusadasi), Bulgaria (Sunny Beach, Golden Sands), and Tunisia (Hammamet, Djerba, Sousse).
The best Olympic late deals appear 4–8 weeks before departure, particularly for shoulder-season Greek island trips in May, June, and September. Cyprus in October and November is another strong time for late deals. Prices can drop 25–40% below the original brochure rate. For the widest choice and best early-bird prices, book in January or February for summer travel.
Yes — Olympic Holidays is one of the few UK operators with a genuine multi-island hopping programme. Combining two or three Greek islands (for example, Corfu then Kefalonia, or Rhodes then Kos) in a single trip is a real Olympic speciality, with expert advice on ferry connections, hotel combinations, and how long to spend on each island.
For mainstream Greek island resorts, TUI and Jet2 compete strongly on price. But Olympic’s depth of Greece knowledge is unmatched — they cover many smaller islands and quieter resorts that Jet2 and TUI simply don’t offer. Olympic also tends to use more locally-owned, characterful hotels rather than the large resort complexes that dominate the mainstream operators’ programmes. For travellers who want a more authentic Greek experience, Olympic is typically the better choice.
