Grecos.gr Travel

What Grecos.gr Travel does

Grecos.gr Travel (legal name: GRECOS TRAVEL) is a privately held Greek outbound tour operator headquartered at Navarchou Kountouriotou 19, Thessaloniki, with additional sales offices in Athens and Nicosia, Cyprus. The company organizes 500+ travel packages by air, road, ferry and cruise to destinations across Greece, Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania, operating through scheduled weekly group departures and custom/F.I.T. itineraries. It holds a Greek Tourism Business License (ΜΗ.Τ.Ε. 0933E60000162401) and is registered in the Greek General Commercial Registry (ΓΕΜΗ 144621806000); the website is PCI DSS validated for payment processing.

The company's core product surface spans organized excursions (Excursions - Trips), cruises (Κρουαζιέρες) via a dedicated cruise booking portal, Senior Travel, long-haul exotic trips (Μακρινά Ταξίδια), Pilgrimage Tourism, Wedding Travel, airline ticketing with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Ryanair, school trips (Σχολικές Εκδρομές), group trips for associations (Εκδρομές Συλλόγων), Congress/MICE incentive travel, a DMC service for international tour operators, and Fly & Drive packages combining flights with unlimited-mileage rental cars for the Greek islands. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from approximately €189 for short trips to over €1,670 for eight-day Scandinavian itineraries, with hotel tiers from 3- to 5-star, a 5% repeat-customer discount on a second annual trip, a 5% group discount for 8+ persons, and up to 12 interest-free installments on organized excursions.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time package sales distributed via a multi-channel model: physical retail offices, a comprehensive e-commerce website (grecos.gr) in Greek and English, centralized phone reservations, Viber/WhatsApp messaging, and a B2B field sales team targeting schools, clubs, associations and corporate accounts in Northern Greece. Marketing combines the website (SEO), Facebook and Instagram organic social, email newsletter, a blog/congress content section, and seasonal/event-driven campaigns tied to Greek holidays (Easter, Christmas, Carnival, October 28) and themed travel periods. Customer segments are diversified across individual travelers (primary), seniors, school groups, corporate/enterprise, clubs/associations, wedding/honeymoon and pilgrimage travelers, with no disclosed revenue, headcount or ownership detail beyond private/owner-operated status.

Name

Grecos.gr Travel

Legal name

GRECOS TRAVEL

Website

https://grecos.gr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grecos.gr Travel is a privately held Greek outbound tour operator headquartered in Thessaloniki, with offices in Athens and Nicosia, organizing 500+ group and custom packages (air, road, cruise) across Greece, Europe and long-haul destinations for individual, senior, school, group and corporate travelers via retail, e-commerce and B2B channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour Operator / Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Country/Regional Circuit Tour Operators (THAKADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic/In-Country Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAL), Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF), Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

Keywords

• Organized tour packages
• Group travel services
• Cruise bookings
• Pilgrimage tourism
• Fly and drive packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Thessaloniki

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Package Holidays and Tours: Revenue generated from selling organized travel packages including flights, accommodation, transfers, and guided tours. Packages include various durations and travel styles (by air, road, ferry, cruise) to destinations across Greece, Europe, and worldwide.
2. Cruise Bookings: Revenue from cruise package bookings including MSC Cruises and other cruise lines. Packages include cabin accommodations, meals, entertainment, and port fees.
3. Fly & Drive Packages: Revenue from flight + car rental packages, particularly for Greek island destinations. Includes flight tickets (Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Ryanair) and vehicle rental options.
4. Corporate Incentive Travel: Revenue from MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) travel services for businesses, including team-building trips and corporate events.
5. Group and Association Travel: Specialized services for school trips, group tours for clubs and associations, including dedicated pricing tiers for groups of 8 or more persons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grecos.gr Travel is a Greek tour operator and travel agency that sells organized group excursions, cruise packages, and Fly & Drive packages to destinations across Greece, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Offerings include scheduled group departures and custom F.I.T. packages by air, road, ferry, or cruise, with niche-themed products such as Senior Travel, Pilgrimage Tourism, Wedding/Honeymoon Travel, School Trips, Group/Association Trips, and Corporate Incentive/Congress travel, plus standalone flight bookings with partner airlines (Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Ryanair).

Product overview

Grecos.gr Travel is a Greek travel agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel products and services. The core offering consists of organized excursions and trips across Greece and international destinations, supplemented by specialized niche products including Senior Travel, Pilgrimage Tourism, Wedding Travel, School Trips, and Group Trips. The company operates as both a retail travel agency and a Destination Management Company (DMC), providing services for both individual travelers and corporate clients. Key product categories include cruises (with dedicated cruise booking portal), Fly & Drive packages combining flights with car rentals, and Congress/Incentive Travel services for corporate events. The company facilitates bookings through partner airlines (Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Ryanair) and offers payment plans including interest-free installments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organized Group Excursions and Trips (Εκδρομές - Ταξίδια) Scheduled and organized group trips and excursions within Greece and internationally, offered by air, road, or ferry with multiple scheduled departures from Thessaloniki, Athens, and Cyprus. Designed for individual travelers and groups seeking pre-planned itineraries.
• Cruise Packages (Κρουαζιέρες) Cruise packages covering Greek islands, the Mediterranean, and international destinations, including MSC Cruises itineraries departing from Piraeus and Lavrio. Cabins are offered in multiple categories (Interior Bella, Outside Premium Fantastica, Suite Deluxe Aurea) with full board.
• Senior Travel Packages Specially curated travel packages for senior travelers (55+) with appropriate pacing, accessibility considerations, comfortable transport, and rest periods. Includes cultural tours, relaxed itineraries, and accessible destinations.
• Overseas / Long-Haul Destinations (Μακρινά Ταξίδια) Long-haul international travel packages to destinations across America, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and exotic worldwide locations including Japan, Thailand, Kenya, Brazil, Cuba, and more.
• Pilgrimage Tourism (Προσκυνηματικός Τουρισμός) Religious pilgrimage tours to sacred sites, monasteries, and spiritual destinations for travelers and religious groups seeking guided religious itineraries.
• Wedding and Honeymoon Travel (Γαμήλια Ταξίδια) Honeymoon and wedding travel packages for couples, covering romantic destinations and supporting wedding coordination and special arrangements.
• Airline Ticket Booking (Αεροπορικά Εισιτήρια) Standalone flight booking service for domestic and international routes, offered through partner airlines including Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair. Used as a standalone purchase or as part of Fly & Drive and tour packages.
• School Trips (Σχολικές Εκδρομές) Educational excursion packages designed for primary and secondary schools, with supervised programs, safety considerations, and curriculum-aligned activities across Greece and abroad.
• Group / Association Trips (Εκδρομές Συλλόγων) Organized group travel packages for clubs, associations, and member organizations, with group pricing (5% discount for 8+ persons), coordinated schedules, and themed itineraries including pilgrimage and cultural excursions.
• Corporate Incentive / Congress Travel MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) travel services for businesses, including team-building trips, corporate events, and incentive travel programs worldwide.
• DMC - Destination Management Company Services Specialized destination management services for international travel operators, providing incoming tourism services and ground handling for groups visiting Greece and partner destinations.
• Fly & Drive Packages Combined flight plus car rental packages for flexible self-drive travel, particularly across Greek islands and international destinations. Includes unlimited mileage and airport pickup/drop-off, with car categories (e.g., Category A 900–1000cc, Category B 1100–1200cc).

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• TourRadar: Online marketplace aggregating multi-day guided tours from operators worldwide, including European itineraries sold to North American/Australian/Austrian travellers. Reaches segments Grecos.gr targets (long-haul outbound) via a digital-first model that bypasses traditional offline agencies.
• Viator (Tripadvisor): Global marketplace for tours, attractions, and experiences covering European destinations served by Grecos.gr. Comparable on the experiences/inclusions portion of Grecos.gr packages, but operates exclusively online with supplier-driven inventory.

Broad incumbents

• Cosmos Tours (Globus family): Globus family of brands running scheduled guided multi-country European tours including Greece-focused circuits. Targets same escorted-tour customer with similar duration/pricing structure, but with broader international marketing reach.
• Booking Holdings: Owner of Booking.com, Priceline, and related OTA brands. Sets the dominant pricing benchmark for European online travel and is the primary disruptor to traditional agencies like Grecos.gr, with similar end-customer for European package holidays.
• TUI Group: Global mega tour operator with vertically integrated tour operator, airline, cruise, and hotel businesses. Largest packaged-travel incumbent with comprehensive Europe-anchored product portfolio that dominates the same broader category Grecos.gr serves.

Direct peers

• Mouzenidis Travel: Largest Greek outbound tour operator with multi-country circuits, charter flights, and DMC services out of Northern Greece. Same core business model (multi-day package tours to Europe/Asia), same source market, and overlaps directly on destination portfolio and customer base.
• Aksu Tourism: Greek multi-day tour operator running scheduled departures to European cities (Istanbul, Bucharest, etc.) from Greek departure points. Closely comparable product/offering structure, group format, and pricing model.
• Navigator Travel & Tours: Established Greek DMC and tour operator offering multi-country European circuits, group travel, and corporate/incentive programs. Competes head-to-head with Grecos.gr in Greek outbound group tours and DMC services for international partners.
• Mediterranean Voyages (MySwallow): Greek specialist in cruise packages and island-hopping programs from Greek departure ports. Directly competes with Grecos.gr's cruise product (MSC itineraries from Piraeus/Lavrio) and Greek island hop routes.
• Amphitrion Holidays: Greek tour operator with organized multi-day European tours and cruises from Greek cities. Overlaps on group departure model, destination mix, and cruise inventory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grecos.gr
• Instagraminstagram.com/grecos.gr_travel/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grecos-gr-travel

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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