Underneath that, ive included useful tips and advice for planning a greek island hopping adventure. With the discovery tour greek island hopper fixed itinerary, you have a 11 day tour package taking you through athens, greece and 4 other destinations in greece. Best cruises for greek island hopping cruise critic. The greek islands are a unique phenomenon in europe.
Renowned for its laidback charm, mediterranean beauty and refreshing cuisine, greece is an exceptional honeymoon destination. Greek island hopper fixed itinerary by busabout with. Im travelling to greece this august and wanted to do some island hopping for about 910 days i suppose 34 islands with a few days on each. Should you book a greek island hopping tour or plan your trip on your own. I started my own adventures with the help of this book in may 2010 and my adventures. This afternoon check into your accommodation before joining your tour manager and group for dinner at a restaurant overlooking the crater of santorinis volcano, the perfect spot to take in an incredible sunset. Well, dont just dream about exploring the white washed backstreets and admiring the blue of the sea, make your wish a reality. Frewin poffley this annual with its distinctive style, honest commentary and comprehensive coverage is perfect for island veterans and novice hoppers alike. Here are some of the best greek island hopping itineraries. We fully support your enthusiasm because youre right, touring the islands is one of the most unique things to do in greece, especially in the summer, whether thats for a long stay or for.
How to plan a greek island hopping vacation 3 years ago. Why honeymoon in one destination, when you can honeymoon in 3. Greek island holidays greek island hopping contiki za. You could spend weeks or months hopping from one island to the next. Tripadvisor distinction for the greek islands visit greece. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the crowds and ferry timetables. Ive been islandhopping for the first time in 30 years.
Greek island hopping 101 everything you need to know. Book your flights, then book your hotels, you dont need to book ferries for september. Both located in the cyclades, mykonos is famous for the extreme nightlife and the wonderful beaches, while santorini is famous for the romantic sunset and the impressive caldera. I bought a number of books about greece while planning my trip including greek island hopping 2012. I never had to worry about buying ferry tickets or arranging a transfer while i was traveling, which let me really enjoy my holiday. Greek island hopping 2012 hits bookstores later this month, and can be ordered online. Customized greek islands tour l mykonos l santorini l.
Popular prearranged tours include cruises, sailing trips, and day trips from athens. The greek island hopping books provide incredibly detailed information about the greek ferry network, including routes, ferry lines, and individual boats. Greek island hopping independent travellers guides. Then visit mykonos, known for its gorgeous beaches, nightlife, relaxing atmosphere.
Accommodation and ferries book up due to the number of foreign and domestic tourists on their summer breaks. The days of greek islandhopping using ferry timetables are over. The cover of my 2007 greek island hopping guide by thomas cook publishing. Discover this 8 day greek island hopping package from athens to mykonos and santorini islands. If you do want to book in advance andor keep an eye on routes and what ferries are running your routes we use and recommend. I was originally thinking of purchasing one of those package tours which include all the accomodations, ferry. Buy greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides 2012 by frewin poffley isbn. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Take a look at our list of the 10 best cruise lines for a greek islandhopping odyssey. Although we have set the layout for these greek island hopping packages, we only make the necessary bookings after first fixing the traveling details with you. Greek island hopping includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Its already five years old, but much of the information in my wellworn copy of greek island hopping 2007 is still so relevant and useful, this is the first book i pick up whenever i need to plan a trip or find an answer for questions that friends or i might have about travelling in greece. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008.
Id joined a g adventures itinerary that offered a bijou boating experience that kept us away from the crowds. The days of greek island hopping using ferry timetables are over credit. Subscribe for more travel videos euro summer 2016 coming soon. Ferries greece greek ferry tickets for ferries to greece and italy. Getting there is a big part of the adventure, and island hopping is a breeze. Mykonos, greeces most famous cosmopolitan island, has a beautiful seafront village, sandy beaches, iconic windmills, and whitewashed houses. Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely planet the who has classified coronavirus covid19 as a. Now that i have experienced island hopping in greece, its hard to think about going ona traditional packaged holiday again i have always loved the greek islands and visited some of the more popular including rhodes, crete, corfu and skiathos but for my 50th birthday, i decided i wanted to explore the smaller, less well known isles and i wasnt disappointed. Were thinking to avoid athens and go for rhodes mykonos at the moment just from looking at a map but really are very open to ideas and want to book flights very soon. Greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides. The most famous island group in the aegean sea comprises some of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Heres your complete guide including island hopping routes, island inspo and ticket info. Greek island vacations greek island hopping contiki us. In my case, i booked everything through greeka and my airport transfer guy brought my ferry tickets to the airport. Greek island hopping sets the standard for independent travellers guidebooks to the greek islands thanks to its unique mix of island and ferry information, coupled with the most comprehensive collection of port town and sightseeing maps. How to plan a greek island hopping vacation greece. As per the recommendations of many others, i definitely plan to buy greek island hopping guide by frewin poffley. Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the. With the adventure tour greek island hopping, you have a day tour package taking you through athens, greece and 3 other destinations in greece. Book ferry tickets, superb hotel rooms and villas in advance. We provide a large list of hotels to choose from and all the available ferryair itineraries to travel to the greek islands.
How do you plan your greek island hopping vacations. Greek island holidays greek island hopping contiki au. Add in the closest thing youll get to an explanation of the greek ferry system and youve got the essential guide book for the greek islands. My tentative itinerary is 3 nights in santorini, 2 nights in parosnaxos, and 2 nights in mykonos. A greek island hopping honeymoon can provide a more immersive and memorable experience to completely whisk you away. Our guide helps you choose the best, and most iconic, greek island hopping routes.
The travellers who are members to the site chose the 10 best island destinations in europe, placing santorini on the top position and kefalonia on the second. Santorini and mykonos rank as some of the top islands to visit in greece. Your greek island hopping adventure begins as you watch the beautiful sunrise from the back of a ferry departing athens. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cruises taking in the cyclades one of the six major greek island groups include a. Nevertheless, we have a feeling that what youre looking forward to the most is doing some extensive, epic, eversounforgettable greek island hopping.
We went greek island hopping athenssantoriniiosparosmykonos with medexperience. Greek island hopper fixed itinerary includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. While you can book your ticket online, you will still need to pick up the. Hi, i am planning to do some island hopping during the last week of may. The experience is still very much as i remember it, with huge ferries charging into tiny harbours, performing their manoeuvres with incredible speed and deftness. Island hopping around greece during the springsummer is one of those travel dreams that make it onto most peoples bucket lists.
Greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. Greek island hopping itineraries greece travel secrets. Just one quick question, when i was checking the different editions 2011,2012,20, they were all listed as being 720 pages. Interactive 3d guided walking tour of the acropolis. There are two ways to plan your travels through the greek islands. The experience is still very much as i remember it, with huge ferries charging into. Compare and book shore excursions for your next cruise.
Keep in mind that the greek islands are incredibly busy read. Greek island hopping is an excellent greece travel. Book your lowest price greek fast ferries pass or ticket for top notch holidays. Use a travel agent to book all your greek island hopping ferry tickets and transfers in advance. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Of the approximate 6,000 greek islands, about 200 are inhabited. Youll want to book ferry tickets and accommodation as far in advance as you can. The best websites for booking a greek holiday are for hotels for flights for ferries. Greek ferries to greece italy greece, greece ferry. Greek island hopping guides to the best greek islands. To begin with, im going to list the greek islands ive currently got travel guides about. In fact, the greek capital is a very convenient place to start your holidays as it has three main ports piraeus, rafina, lavrion and a large airport that offers transport to the islands. Within 24 hours of getting the books, i did a quick survey and decided which to keep and which to return. Greek island hopping sets the standard for independent travellers guidebooks to the greek islands.
Greece ferries online booking system for all greek ferries. Theres nothing better than exploring the greece islands by hopping from one island to the next. Greek island hopping is one of europes unmissable adventures. How to make the most of your greek island hopping the.
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