Flights to Greece from NZ$ 2,797
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Whether you’re going to Greece for your holidays or for a business meeting, a flight booked on lufthansa.com always guarantees you a comfortable and safe journey from New Zealand to your desired destination.
On board, you can sit back and relax completely. If you like to read when you travel, you can download free digital magazines and newspapers from our range of eJournals. On our long-haul flights, we also provide you with a varied entertainment program. Our crew is always there to make your flight as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. After you’ve landed in Heraklion - Crete, you can get to know the country and its culture stress-free and relaxed.
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Flying to Greece: tips and information for your trip
How about your very own personal odyssey in the same waters that the great Odysseus himself got lost in? As you are probably not in conflict with sea god Poseidon, as Odysseus was, your chances to enjoy your trip around the Aegean are very high indeed. Start you Greek holidays in Athens, birthplace of Democracy and Philosophy. You have to visit the Acropolis, of course, but also have a look at the lesser known Temple of Hephaistos. He was the Greek god of volcanos, fire and blacksmiths, the first heavenly engineer and husband to lovely Aphrodite, goddess of love. Athens is also a sprawling modern day city, so have a night out dancing in the clubs on the Athenian Riviera, the coastline of Athens.
But after a night with too much wine and ouzo you may want to work out a bit. Well, there is always Olympia, in this case the real one, situated in the mountains west of Athens. You can take a run on the same track that was used in the 4th century BC. The Temple of Zeus is still there, even though his mighty statue is lost. Then there is Marathon, from here the famous run to Athens was allegedly performed and is still recreated all over the world. Or you do some serious mountaineering in northern Greece on the actual Mount Olympus, fabled to be the home of the Greek Gods. From here it just a short trip to the second biggest city of Greece, Thessaloniki. This is where you can leave mainland Greece and dive into the beautiful world of the Greek Aegean Sea with thousands of small and some very famous big islands. Naxos, Lesbos, Mykonos, Santorin, Samos and mighty Crete, all the names known from Greek mythology are still there. Each of these islands is used to tourism and has a very good infrastructure for the beach life as well as for the historically interested. Especially on Crete there is a lot of history to take in. Here the Minoan culture was excavated, that thrived between 2500 BC and 1200 BC. The Palace of Knossos on Crete still stands as a witness for the mighty culture of the Minoans and can still be visited. All their famous artifacts can be seen in the historical museum of Heraklion, the biggest city on Crete.
Yes, Greek history can be demanding, and for those who are also well versed in Greek mythology there is nearly no place that has not some god- or hero-connected significance. But there is also the fun side of Greece: endless sunshine, deep blue crystal clear water, wonderful beaches, sailing or motor boat rides, scuba diving and swimming during the day and the luscious Greek food with excellent wines in the evening. Each island, but also each part of mainland Greece has its own culinary specialties and its distinct wine, and you should try them all. Yes, that will take about the same ten years that it took Odysseus to sail home to Ithaka. So take your time for a timeless adventure and get your ticket to Greece right now.
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Enjoy an excellent culinary experience on board your Lufthansa flight. We offer you a selection of snacks and high-quality fresh food, which varies depending on which flight class you’ve booked as well as the duration of the flight. On short-haul and medium-haul flights in Economy Class, you will receive a Lufthansa chocolate if your flight lasts 30 minutes or less, and an additional free bottle of mineral water for a flight of up to 60 minutes. For flights of one hour or more, you can also enjoy a range of delicious fresh snacks and a selection of beverages for an additional charge. On long-haul flights, you can also enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class. If you have special dietary requirements, you can order special meals or children’s menus up to 24 hours before departure. Learn more about our in-flight menus that will make your flight experience even more enjoyable.
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Our Lufthansa in-flight entertainment guarantees you an even more enjoyable flight. Not only can you look forward to a varied entertainment program on long-haul flights, but you can also download digital magazines and newspapers from our range of free eJournals, available on all Lufthansa flights. Current blockbusters, TV programmes, music, audio books, podcasts and games are a great way to pass the time on our long-haul flights. In our online guide to in-flight entertainment, you will find exciting trailers, articles and information on the latest entertainment on offer.
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