Our Story — Since 2019
Handy Tours was founded in Athens with a clear vision: to create deeply personal journeys that reflect the true essence of Greece — beyond clichés, crowds, and templates. What began as a passion for thoughtful travel quickly evolved into a trusted luxury travel design house, serving discerning clients from around the world. Every itinerary we create starts with listening. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, interests, and expectations — then translate them into seamless, tailor-made experiences, supported by long-standing relationships with Greece’s finest hotels, villa owners, captains, guides, and cultural insiders. Today, Handy Tours is recognised for its precision, discretion, and uncompromising standards — delivering journeys that feel effortless, exclusive, and unforgettable.
1000+
Bespoke Journeys Crafted
Our Signature Approach
“A journey should be tailored like haute-couture — every detail placed with intention. Nothing off the rack. Nothing replicated. Always personal.”
— Nefeli Oikonomidi | Founder & Managing Director
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First-hand Knowledge
Every hotel, villa, restaurant, and experience in our portfolio has been personally visited, tested, and carefully selected. We recommend only what we trust — and what we would choose ourselves.
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Radical Personalisation
Before we design a single day, we learn how you travel — your pace, your preferences, your definition of luxury. Every itinerary is created from scratch, written exclusively for you.
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The Art of Surprise
We design moments you didn’t know to ask for — a private chef’s table, an unexpected yacht upgrade, a handwritten note awaiting you on arrival. Because true luxury still knows how to astonish.
Meet the Founder
Nefeli Oikonomidi
Founder & Managing Director
Founder & Managing Director
Nefeli Oikonomidi is the founder and managing director of Handy Tours, a luxury travel design house based in Athens and serving discerning clients worldwide.
With a background in tourism management and a passion for thoughtful, personalized travel, she has built a reputation for creating journeys defined by precision, discretion, and exceptional attention to detail.
Before founding Handy Tours, Nefeli began hosting international guests in Athens, personally curating their stays and guiding them beyond the obvious — to hidden tavernas, private boats, and authentic local experiences. It was there that she recognized that true luxury lies in trust.
“It was there that she recognized that true luxury lies in trust.”
In 2019, while completing her postgraduate studies, she officially launched Handy Tours — building international partnerships and laying strong foundations for long-term growth.
Within two years, the company was recognized with a national Tourism Award for excellence in luxury travel — not despite its personal approach, but because of it.
Within two years, the company was recognized with a national Tourism Award for excellence in luxury travel — not despite its personal approach, but because of it.