Privacy, space and freedom to holiday in your own way – a hand-picked Greek villa escape has
Privacy, space and freedom to holiday in your own way – a hand-picked Greek villa escape has never looked more appealing than in 2022.
And, with new destinations and early booking super savings, together with its full financial protection, flexibility and full-service approach, leading independent villa specialist GIC The Villa Collection (GIC) take away all uncertainty when booking a holiday, so all you need to worry about is which books you plan to read poolside…
With over 50 years’ experience, GIC The Villa Collection is one of the UK’s leading independent villa specialists, offering villa escapes, most with a private pool, on the Greek islands of Corfu, Paxos, Antipaxos, Lefkas, Meganissi, Ithaca and Kefalonia (the Ionian isles), Alonissos, Skopelos and Skiathos (the Sporades) and Crete, as well as to Stoupa and the Western Peloponnese on mainland Greece, and Cyprus. New destinations for 2022 include Lesvos and Sivota.
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2022?
LESVOS | With rare natural beauty, lively traditional villages, a petrified forest – formed 20 million years ago, when a volcano erupted – plus medieval fortress towns and a glorious Mediterranean climate, Lesvos – the North Aegean Island famous as the home of Ouzo – is new to GIC’s programme for 2022. New property highlights include:
Daelia Villas (sleep 2-4) are clean-cut, modern and incredibly chic two-bedroomed villas, plus a studio villa, set 250m from the sea and just a short drive from picturesque and authentic Plomari, also known as the Ouzo capital of the world. The two-bedroomed villas are built on two levels, each with its own swimming pool and a panoramic view from its own balcony, while the luxury studio opens onto a terrace and its own 25 sq m pool. A seven-night stay costs from £1,412 pp (two sharing the studio villa), including flights (Stansted) and car hire.
Other new accommodation options in Lesvos include Eleia Seafront Villas (sleep 2-4), Lithos Villas (sleep 2-6) and Molyvos Manor (sleeps 2-10).
SIVOTA | With remarkable natural beauty, Sivota is green, scenic and traditional; it is situated in Epirus, the mountainous region of the northwest of Greece. New property highlights include:
Villa Bellavraka (sleeps 2-6) is set on one of the rocky coastlines, 200m from the white sand of Bella Vraka Beach. With three storeys, the gated stone property features four large balconies and a large swimming pool, all with panoramic sea views. Just a ten-minute walk to the port of Sivota, there are plenty of shops, cafés, restaurants and tavernas to explore. The villa is ideal for a family and/or a multi-generation break. A seven-night stay costs from £1,237 pp (six sharing), including flights (Gatwick) and transfers.
Other new accommodation options in Sivota include Kipoi Suites (sleep 2) and Villa Perle (sleeps 2-6).
BOOK NOW
With a surge in summer bookings, GIC’s Managing Director, Chris Wright, says: “We strongly advise booking now to avoid disappointment, and we are offering several ‘book now’ villa options to suit any traveller, with savings of up to £437 per villa.”
COUPLES’ HIDEAWAYS – SAVE UP TO £200 ON 14-NIGHT STAYS
Stylish Villa Yesemi (sleeps two) stands uppermost on a hillside in Lefkas, with a simple, open plan design and glorious infinity pool looking out over olive groves and towards neighbouring Meganissi. A 14-night self-catering stay now costs from £2,066 pp (save £200 total – two sharing) and includes flights from Gatwick and car hire. Departs 22 May.
If you’re a fan of early morning swims and lazy, relaxing days, Levrecchio Beach House is the one for you. Set in Paxos, this charming stone property, as its name suggests, is just a few steps from the sea and an idyllic stretch of shore. It is also close to the pretty town of Loggos and Marmari beach. A 14-night self-catering stay now costs £1,328 pp (Save £176 total – two sharing), including flights (Gatwick) and transfers. Departs 3 October.
FAMILY FUN & BUDDY BOLTHOLES – SAVE UP TO £437 ON 14-NIGHT STAYS
This glamorous three-storey white-washed property sits on the seafront, with its own private swimming platform. Kefalonia’s Villa Nichola (sleeps 8) is perfect for families, with spacious open-plan living space and inviting terrace areas great for entertaining. The buzzing harbour and vibrant tavernas of Fiscardo are just a 10-minute walk away. A 14-night self-catering stay costs from £1,742 pp (save £332 total – eight sharing), including flights (Gatwick) and transfers. Departs 13 August.
Villa Andromeda (sleeps 8), in Paxos, offers guests ample space to relax with a sundowner on the first-floor balcony, taking in the dramatic sea views, olive groves, Greek mainland and southern tip of Corfu. Great for groups of friends, close by you’ll find the traditional village of Fontana, which offers an authentic glimpse into Greek life, including a charming village shop, 15th century church with beautiful frescoes, and busy tavernas serving home-cooked Greek specialities. A 14-night stay costs from £1,458 pp (save £437 total – eight sharing), including flights (Gatwick), transfers to Paxos and car hire. Departs 11 July.
For even more fabulous Greek island villas that cater for large groups, visit GIC’s Groups Collection here.
For more information, to book or to talk to an expert, call GIC The Villa Collection on 020 8232 9780 or visit www.gicthevillacollection.com.
** All GIC holidays include flights (with hand luggage and 20 kg hold luggage per person included as standard) – regional departure options also available – ground transportation (car hire, transfers, boat connections, etc.), welcome packs (and options to upgrade) and the services of an experienced local representative. These representatives live in the area year-round, have raised families in Greece and have an enviable depth of knowledge about their region.
All holidays are protected by bonds with ATOL and ABTA – and GIC has also extended its Peace of Mind Promise into 2022, as well as its COVID booking policy, to offer additional consumer protection.