Comparisons, planning pieces and honest answers about travelling in Greece — written for Australians making the trip once, not for people who can pop over for a long weekend.
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Greece vs Italy: Which Is Better for Your Next Holiday?
Two of Europe’s greatest destinations, compared across beaches, islands, food, wine, history, cities, cost, weather and what a realistic 7-day or 14-day itinerary looks like in each. No manufactured winner — Greece is the Mediterranean holiday, Italy is the European touring holiday.
- Around a 15 minute read
- Updated 31 August 2026
What we are writing next
The Greek journal is being built out. Pieces in progress cover island-hopping logistics for first-timers, how many days you actually need, the best time to visit for Australian travellers, and Santorini versus the quieter Cyclades.
In the meantime, the destination comparison guides cover the other pairings people weigh Greece against.
Where this leads
The journal is the start of the journey. Once you have decided Greece is the one:
- Greece travel guide — seasons, transport, trip length and entry requirements
- Things to do in Greece — the islands, the classical sites and the experiences worth a day
- Greece tours — when you want it planned around the real ferry timetable