About Us
Established in 1966 by Ioannis Papakaliatis and his sons under the name
“Zeus of Crete”, it was one of the first incoming & handling agency in Crete

Since then the company continued its core incoming business and has grown to one of the Leading Destination Management Companies in Crete & Greece.

Acknowledged for its experience, reliability and impeccable service, Hellenic Zeus offers a complete range of travel & tourism services to Tour Operators, Cruise Lines, MICE clients, Groups and individuals.

With branch offices in Crete - Heraklion, Chersonissisos, Agios Nikolaos, Chania & Rethymno and a network of affiliate offices throughout Greece, we provide easy access and a “one stop shop” for incoming services to our partners in the travel industry.

50 years experience zeus

50 years of experience, local know-how and long term business relations with suppliers to provide competitive edge and support..

80 dedicated professionals to handle any aspect of your business with efficiency, consistency and personal service. Our key asset!

We are technologically advanced, working with the latest technologies in tourism software and hardware for accuracy and time saving.

As an independently owned family business we work as a team putting our partners/customers at the heart of everything we do.

Meet the Team
Lefteris Papakaliatis
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Maria Papakaliati
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Stefanos Papakaliatis
PURCHASING DIRECTOR
Timeline

Welcoming reception at Heraklion Airport

2017

Hellenic Zeus & Zeus Hotel welcoming our partners at Heraklion Airport.

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Management Meeting in Crete

2015

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Thomas Cook

2015

Our booth at Thomas cook Travel Connexion, Frankfurt.

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WTM Event

2015

Our team of Directors in WTM Event.

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Thomas Cook

2014

Christmas Corporate Event of our Group of Companies in 2014.

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Zeus of Crete fleet

2008

Zeus of Crete fleet of modern coaches.

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Thomas Cook

2000

Lefteris Papakaliatis at Thomas Cook excellence awards.

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Zeus of Crete team

1990

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Neckermann Reisen meeting

1980

Attendance at the European Neckermann Reisen meeting for partner travel agencies.

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World Travel Market

1980

Zeus of Crete booth at the World Travel Market in London in 1980.

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Zeus of Crete fleet of coaches

1980

Zeus of Crete fleet of coaches.

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Opening of our new offices

1970

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First partners

1970

Warm welcome for our partners at Heraklion airport 1970.

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1st charter to Crete

1970

I.Papakaliatis and his sons welcome the 1st charter to Crete from Tour Operator Touropa Austria in Heraklion airport.

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First employee

1960

First employee Eleni Voskaki who became wife of Michalis Papakaliatis and had 3 children, Ioannis, Lefteris & Maria who are now running the business.

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I.Papakaliatis & Sons

1960

Founder Ioannis Papakaliatis with older son Michalis & youngest Manolis who developed the company through the years.

Address: 1, L. Vironos St., GR 71202, Heraklion, Crete, Greece|mail to: info@helleniczeus.gr|Tel: +30 2810 398600, Fax: +30 2810 341936
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