Greece, often referred to as the nursery of Western culture, is a first choice for anyone interested in classical history. For the last thirty years Greece has also been a holiday destination for many. It's not just the remnants of the great civilisation that draw people to Greece, but also the great scenery, fine beaches and the hospitality of the Greek people. Fly with Malev to Thessaloniki and Athens, the capital of Greece. The country's coastline is rich with beaches and atmospheric islands, and many pleasant surprises await visitors. In every regards, this is a Mediterranean country for the Heliocentric in temperament.

A world of Greek islands

Greece possesses most islands in the Aegean and Mediterannean sea. Many of these have their own culture, history and nature. Crete is the largest and most populous, whilst Kos and Rhodes are famous tourist destinations in the sea to the south. The Dodecanese is a loose collection of islands near the coast of Turkey, sitting in the Aegean blue sea. Reserve your discount flight now with Malev for our Budapest-Athens or Budapest-Thessaloniki route. Thousands of tourists arrive at these islands every year, and are rarely disappointed - the warm seas, weather and beautiful bays are consistently great. Santorini is based on what remained after a massive volcanic eruption, and with a bustling nightlife, it's regarded as a great holiday destination. But to avoid some of the crowds, Sikinos, Anafi and Naxos, small islands to the east, allow more peace. Find out more about prices for flights to Greece

Ancient cities

Thessaloniki can claim to be Europe's oldest city, founded some 300 years before written history began. Ruled by Cassandra and Macedonia, the name Thessaloniki was given by Alexandra the Great's brother. Now this is a modern, commercial city. The modern and ancient parts of the city form two distinct parts.  The old town contains many remnants of rule by the Romans and Byzantiums. The Rotunda is an example of Roman rule, built in 306 AD by the master builder Galerius. The Byzantine Museum is the grandest collection of the elegant Byzantine Empire to be found in Greece.
Athens, Greece's capital city, was the nursery of European civilisation and the most significant monuments date from Classical Greek culture, around the 5th century BC. These days, Athens is a bustling city with a thriving mix of nationalities reflecting the many monuments left by the different cultures. Tourists find Athens exhilarating, exhausting and a place where Ancient Greece, Rome and other influences combine to create something entirely different.