Aegean Thesaurus Travel and Tourism

Name

Aegean Thesaurus Travel and Tourism

Legal name

Aegean Thesaurus Travel and Tourism

Website

https://thesaurus.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency and Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE), Shore Excursion Operators (Tours & Activities) (THAEAFAC), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Greek island hopping
• Hotel reservations
• Car rental services
• Guided tours
• Ferry ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sífnos

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Package Tours: Revenue generated from pre-packaged island hopping tours and multi-day tours across Greece, including accommodations, ferry tickets, and transfers. Packages include Greek Island Hopping packages (Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Poseidon, Dionysos, Ares, Adonis, Sirens, Muses, Odysseus, Jason, Leto) and multi-day tours (Delphi, Mycenae, Meteora, Classical Tours, Grand Tour of Greece).
2. Accommodation Bookings: Commission revenue from booking accommodations at partner hotels throughout Greece, with over 50 hotels in Crete and extensive hotel networks in Cyclades, Sporades, and other Greek islands.
3. Car Rental Services: Car rental services across Greek islands and mainland, with partner rental companies on islands including Sifnos, Santorini, Milos, Crete, Folegandros, Serifos, Kimolos, and Syros. Delivery and collection to accommodations included.
4. Flight and Ferry Tickets: Air and ferry tickets sold as supporting services to accommodation bookings, provided as bundled package components.
5. Day Tours and Excursions: Guided tours including Delos Island tours, Santorini tours, and other day excursions offered as optional add-ons to package tours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aegean Thesaurus Travel and Tourism is a Greek tour operator and travel agency that sells pre-packaged Greek island hopping holidays, single-day and multi-day guided tours, accommodation brokerage across Greek islands and the mainland, car rentals on multiple islands, ferry and flight tickets, helicopter transfers, and wedding organization services. All services are coordinated from a base on Sifnos island and delivered through a direct-to-consumer website with secure online payments plus email and phone consultation.

Product overview

Aegean Thesaurus Travel and Tourism is a Greek travel agency and tour operator established in 1987, operating as a licensed Tour Operator (GNTO License No. 1172E60000958601) and member of HATTA. The company offers a comprehensive travel portfolio centered around Greek island and mainland Greece tourism. Core offerings include Greek Island Hopping Packages (themed multi-day itineraries including ferry tickets, transfers, and accommodation), Day Tours (single-day excursions to archaeological sites and destinations), and Multi-Day Tours (2-7 day guided tours of classical and northern Greece). Supporting services include Accommodation Booking (hotels, studios, apartments across 40+ Greek destinations), Car Rental Services (available on multiple islands and mainland locations), Flight/Ferry Tickets & Transfers, Helicopter Services, Wedding Organization, and Island Tourist Guides. The company operates an Online Payment System for secure transactions. All services are coordinated from the company's base in Kamares Harbour, Sifnos Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Greek Island Hopping Packages Pre-arranged multi-day package tours visiting multiple Greek islands, including ferry tickets, transfers, and accommodation. Themed itineraries include Zeus (Mykonos-Paros-Santorini), Hera (Mykonos-Naxos-Santorini), Apollo, Artemis, Poseidon, Dionysos, Ares, Adonis (Sifnos-Serifos), Sirens, Muses, Odysseus, Jason, and Leto, ranging from 7 nights/8 days to 14 nights/15 days. Targeted at international leisure travelers seeking all-inclusive Greek island holidays.
• Day Tours Single-day guided excursions including Delphi, Mycenae & Epidaurus, 3 Island Cruise, Athens Tour, Athens Walking Tour, Athens by Night, Cape Sounion, Ancient Corinth, and Delos Island tour from Mykonos. Available as add-ons to package tours or as standalone excursions for travelers based in Athens or on the islands.
• Multi-Day Tours Guided tours lasting 2 to 7 days covering Meteora, Argolis, Delphi, Classical Greece (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Nafplion, Delphi), Northern Greece & Macedonia, and the 7-day "Grand Tour" of Greece. Designed for travelers seeking escorted cultural itineraries across mainland Greece.
• Accommodation Booking Brokerage of hotels, studios, apartments, suites, and traditional houses across Greek islands including the Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Sifnos, Milos, Folegandros, Serifos, Syros, Amorgos, Kythnos, Kimolos), Sporades, Crete, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, and mainland Greece including Athens. Available as a standalone booking or as part of a package tour, with hotel categories C (2-star), B (3-star), and A (4-star).
• Car Rental Services Vehicle rental across Greek islands and mainland including Crete, Santorini, Sifnos, Milos, Serifos, Syros, Folegandros, Kimolos, and other locations. Fleet spans economy, compact, 4x4, family sedan, and people-mover categories, with delivery and collection to accommodations, airports, and ports. Priced on a daily unit basis with seasonal tiers (Low, Middle, High, Peak).
• Flight, Ferry Tickets & Transfers Arrangement of air tickets, ferry tickets, and ground transfers to and from hotels, ports, and airports. Sold as supporting services alongside accommodation and package bookings or as standalone ticketing for travelers.
• Helicopter Services Helicopter tours and helicopter transfer services for premium intra-Greece travel, including point-to-point transfers between islands and to mainland destinations.
• Wedding Services Wedding organization services primarily on Sifnos island, with potential coverage of other Greek destinations. Customers inquire via email to receive a tailored wedding arrangement.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HATTA (Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies)coreOthersMember of HATTA, the official Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies, providing industry representation and credibility for the travel agency.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Booking.com: Global online travel agency dominating Greek island accommodation and activity bookings. Comparable to Aegean Thesaurus's accommodation brokerage and ferry/flight ticketing services but operates at platform scale with direct hotel supply contracts.
• Viator: Global marketplace for tours, activities, and experiences, including extensive Greek island day tours and excursions. Comparable to Aegean Thesaurus's day tour and excursion offering, but operates as a broad platform aggregator rather than a single-country specialist.
• Kensington Tours: Luxury tour operator offering custom private guided tours in Greece including island hopping, Classical Greece itineraries, and yacht charters. Comparable to Aegean Thesaurus's higher-end packages and tailor-made holiday offerings.
• GetYourGuide: Global platform for tours, attractions, and travel activities with significant Greek island coverage. Comparable to Aegean Thesaurus's excursion and tour business but with vastly broader inventory and platform-driven distribution.
• Audley Travel: Specialist tailor-made travel company offering country-specific itineraries including Greece, with dedicated country specialists and curated local experiences. Comparable to Aegean Thesaurus's personalized travel consultant model and tailor-made island packages.

Emerging players

• TourRadar: Online marketplace connecting travelers with multi-day tour operators globally, including Greek island hopping and Classical Greece tours. Comparable to Aegean Thesaurus's multi-day package tour business but as a B2C aggregator reaching broader international audiences.

Direct peers

• Sunvil Traveller: UK-based tour operator specializing in Greek and Ionian island holidays with hand-picked accommodation and tailor-made packages. Comparable to Aegean Thesaurus in its curated Greek island focus and multi-destination itinerary offerings for international (English-speaking) travelers.
• Greeka.com: Greeka.com is a Greek travel platform specializing in Greek island holidays, accommodation booking, ferry tickets, and tours. Directly comparable to Aegean Thesaurus as both target international tourists seeking Greek island experiences with bundled travel services.
• Hellenic Holidays: UK-based tour operator offering Greek island holidays, island hopping packages, and accommodation across the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Ionian islands. Directly comparable to Aegean Thesaurus's island-hopping package product and English-speaking international customer base.

Others

• Matt Barrett's Greece Travel Guide: Leading English-language Greek travel information portal that refers visitors to recommended travel agencies including Aegean Thesaurus. Acts as an upstream referral partner/influencer rather than a direct competitor, with significant overlap in destination content marketing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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