Yannis Divramis, founder of Greece Ville, at Kleftiko on Milos

About Us

Greece Ville is a small, personal website about tours in Greece. A real local runs it, not a faceless online agency. It is where I share the Greece Tours I trust, island by island and site by site.

I am Yannis Divramis, the founder of Greece Ville (greeceville.com). I choose and check the tours this site lists. I was born in Greece and grew up between Milos and Santorini. Exploring the Greek islands and the mainland has filled my whole life.

This page is my “About Us”, or, more honestly, “About me”. Here I tell my story and explain how the site helps travelers plan their days.

Yannis Divramis, founder of Greece Ville, at Kleftiko on Milos
Me at Kleftiko on Milos, a cove I have visited more times than I can count.

My Story: From Milos and Santorini to Greece Ville

Growing Up Between Two Islands

Milos and Santorini were my childhood islands. As a child I swam in quiet coves like Kleftiko. I watched island sunsets long before social media made them famous.

The islands taught me one lesson early. On a map Greece looks small. In real life, ferries, mountains and sea crossings take hours. A good day on an island depends on timing as much as on the place.

From Friends’ Questions to a Tours Website

I did not start as a travel business. I started as the friend people kept texting with the same three questions:

  • “Yannis, which Greek island is right for us?”
  • “Is Meteora worth the trip from Athens?”
  • “Can you help me plan seven days in Greece?”

Soon I was planning trips for the friends of my friends. Then came their colleagues, then couples and families I had never met. Small groups even asked me to walk them through places in person.

Greece Ville grew out of those years of answers. It gathers the advice I once gave one message at a time. Now every traveler can read it.

Why I Built Greece Ville

What Travelers Kept Asking For

Over time, I noticed two things. Travelers wanted more than a list of sights. They wanted someone to trust with ferries, tickets, hotels and local habits.

Big agencies kept selling the same packages. Yet the people writing to me wanted real, local and flexible experiences. Greece Ville answers that need with honest pages about each tour and each place.

How the Site Works

Each post on Greece Ville covers one tour or one place. It can be a boat trip, an island or an ancient site. It explains the place first: its history, its nature and how the day works.

Each section then ends with tours that can be booked online through GetYourGuide and Viator. When a tour is booked through these listings, Greece Ville earns a small commission. The price for the traveler stays the same.

What I Believe About Travel in Greece

Greece Ville is more than a website to me. It is how I share my country with the world. My aim is simple. I want travelers to see Greece the way locals do, with the comfort of a well-run trip.

  • Authenticity: Travelers sit with real people, eat real local food and see beyond postcard views.
  • Local knowledge: Greek is my mother tongue, and I travel across Greece all year.
  • Honesty: Clear information and realistic expectations, with no promises that a day cannot keep.
  • Quality over quantity: I prefer fewer, well-chosen tours to long lists of mass-produced packages.
  • Respect for time and budget: One traveler wants a luxury day; another wants a backpacker budget. The right tour matches the traveler’s style.

How I Choose the Tours on Greece Ville

Famous Sites and Quiet Corners

Travel comes first for me, planning second and business third. That order shapes every page on this site.

Yes, Greece Ville covers the big names: the Acropolis, Meteora and Santorini. It also points to quieter places, like a calm cove on Milos or a village in Pelion. A sunset spot on Crete away from the crowds counts too.

Real Travel Time, Not Just Kilometres

Six islands in seven days sounds exciting on paper. In practice, it turns a holiday into a suitcase workout.

So the posts on Greece Ville explain distances, crossings and seasons. They help travelers build days with realistic timing and fewer hours lost in transit.

People I Trust

Year after year, I have gathered local partners I rely on across the country. They include boat owners on Milos, small hoteliers on Santorini and family tavernas in Pelion. In Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete, they include drivers I trust.

Through my years of trip planning, I also work with licensed tour leaders in the main destinations. The Greek state licenses them. They know history and culture well, and they speak fluent English.

Where Greece Ville Takes You

Greece Ville grows post by post. Today it covers places I know well, from Athens to the far islands.

Island Hopping, the Way I Do It

Island hopping is the part of Greek life I never tire of. Each summer, at least one full month goes to travel around the country.

My routes have taken me to Lefkada, Corfu, Crete, Skiathos and Patmos. On the mainland they have taken me to Messinia, Laconia and Mystras. I use these trips to scout hotels, try routes and test ferry connections. They keep my recommendations fresh.

How I Help Travelers Choose Islands

  • Style: Each island has its own character, for couples, families, night owls, calm days or wild nature.
  • Logic: Islands combined in a sensible order waste fewer days in transit.
  • Balance: A route can pair Athens, Meteora and the Peloponnese with one or two islands.
  • Local moments: Sailing to Kleftiko on Milos, or a small winery on Santorini.
  • Active days: A hike on Crete or a medieval castle in the Peloponnese.

How to Plan a Trip with Greece Ville

Planning with Greece Ville is simple. The same steps work for a single day trip or a full holiday.

  • Start with the region: The homepage sorts Greece by area and theme, from Athens to the Ionian Islands.
  • Read the post: Each post explains the place, the season and how the day works.
  • Check the dates: The booking boxes show the available dates for each tour.
  • Book online: Bookings go through GetYourGuide or Viator, with their own confirmation and support.

The clearer the dates and plans, the easier the choice becomes. Months ahead or last minute, a clear plan keeps the trip calm.

Where I Am Based

I split my time between Athens, Milos and Santorini, and I travel across Greece through the year. That mix of city and islands keeps me close to the places Greece Ville covers.

Why Greece Ville Exists

I created Greece Ville so that travelers meet Greece with a local at their side. From island cruises to day trips out of Athens, every page aims to be honest, detailed and useful.

Does this style match the trip in mind? Then start with a region, pick a tour and enjoy the country I love.

Frequently Asked Questions About Greece Ville

Who runs Greece Ville?

Greece Ville is run by Yannis Divramis, a Greek who grew up between Milos and Santorini. He chooses the tours the site lists. Years of travel across the islands and the mainland shape every post.

Is Greece Ville a tour operator?

Greece Ville lists tours run by local operators. Bookings go through GetYourGuide and Viator, which handle payment, confirmation and support. Greece Ville earns a small commission on these bookings, at no extra cost to the traveler.

How are the tours on Greece Ville chosen?

Each tour matches the place a post covers. The posts favour tours with a clear plan, strong reviews and a real local angle. They balance famous sites with quieter places.

Where is Yannis based?

Yannis splits his time between Athens, Milos and Santorini. He travels across Greece every year, with at least a month of island hopping each summer.

When is the right time to plan a trip to Greece?

Yannis suggests starting four to eight months before the trip. That window leaves time to compare islands, pick the right tours and build a realistic route.

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