Greece is home to the first advanced civilizations in Europe and is considered the birthplace of Western civilization. Various kingdoms emerged and city-states across the Greek peninsula, which spread to the shores of the Black Sea, Southern Italy and Asia Minor. These states and their colonies reached great an unprecedented cultural boom, which classical Greece, expressed in architecture, drama, science, mathematics and philosophy.

Greece's rich historical legacy is reflected by its 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With so many natural beauties and cultural sites you can enjoy, a luxury yacht charter Greece is the perfect solution.

Greek cuisine is characteristic of a healthy Mediterranean diet, which is epitomized by dishes of Crete. It incorporates fresh ingredients into a variety of local dishes such as moussaka, classic Greek salad, spanakopita and souvlaki.

Throughout Greece people often enjoy eating from small dishes such as meze with various dips such as grilled octopus and small fish, dolmades, olives and cheese.

One of the many joys to be found in chartering a luxury yacht in Greece is not only enjoying your cruise but also being able to taste the unique local Greek cuisines.

The Greek islands account for about 20% of the country's total territory. They are the prime interest for all Greece yacht charters.

The country's largest island is Crete, with Euboea being second largest. Other large Greek islands include Rhodes and Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, and Corfu and Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea. The Greek Tourism Organization reports a figure of 6,000, with 227 of them inhabited.