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There is far more to Greece than Santorini and Athens. Here is how to island hop on the ferries and pick the islands worth your time.
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There is far more to Greece than Santorini and Athens. Here is how to island hop on the ferries and pick the islands worth your time.
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6 videos from Greece. Pick a place, or start at the top.
VideoSantorini: How to Spend Your Time and Money
VideoHow to Spend your Time and Money in Mykonos
VideoNaxos & Paros (How to Use the Greek Ferry System)
VideoThe Adventure Island of Milos, Greece
Video2015 Santorini Vlog + Overnight Ferry to Athens
VideoTHE ULTIMATE GREEK ISLANDS VLOG (Mykonos, Naxos/Paros, Milos, Santorini)
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Guides for Greece
Itineraries you can steal, plus the tools we use to plan every trip.
ItineraryGreek Island Hopping: Our 10-Day Itinerary You Can Totally Steal
Mykonos, Paros, Milos and Santorini by ferry.
GuideGreece Packing List: 2 Weeks of Island Hopping in a Carry-On
Two weeks of Greek island hopping, one carry-on each.
GuideTropical Vacation Packing Guide for Women
PlanHow to Plan an Around the World Itinerary
Planning a RTW trip can be a daunting task even if you've been around the world 6 times.
PlanHow We Saved Enough Money to Quit Our Jobs and Travel
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Travel tips
What to know before you go
Straight from our notes on Greece: costs, getting around, where to stay and what to skip.
Per day. Prices from our trips; check current rates before you book.
transportation
Scooter - This is our favorite way of traveling around the Greek islands, it’s easy, it’s quick, it’s affordable and it’s fun! You can find a scooter rental company on every island.
Bus - There are buses from Athens to almost all towns in Greece. There are also regional bus stations that connect large towns with local villages https://www.greeka.com/greece-travel/buses/
Ferry - all the above islands are connected via an awesome ferry system that you can book through Ferryhopper. Together with riding scooters, these were our two main modes of transport.
when to visit
Apr-Jun has great weather with less crowds, but make sure to avoid Easter week when planning your trip.
safety
Keep a copy of your passport with you at all times in case your belongings are stolen or lost.
Sexual assault crimes do happen in Greece - don’t allow strangers to buy or carry your drink for you, and never leave your drink unattended.
Don’t walk alone at night as a woman.
It’s very common for cab drivers to take advantage of tourists and hike their rates. To avoid this, negotiate your fare beforehand.
Make sure you have an International license and a copy of your US license to be able to drive in Greece.
where to stay
Hotel Senia
Villa Tasoula Sunrise Airbnb in Milos
Daylight Santorini hotel
language
Although the official language in Greece is Greek, English is also widely spoken, so you shouldn’t experience any problems when visiting the city, especially in tourist areas.
what can you skip
Athens, Greece.
trip resources
Ferryhopper.com to DIY a Greek island hopping cruise
what to pack
what to eat
Taramasalata (fish roe dip), Olives and olive oil, Dolmades, Moussaka, Grilled meat (souvlaki), Fresh fish, Courgette balls (kolokythokeftedes), Octopus, Feta & cheeses, Honey & baklava,
Packing list
What to pack for Greece
Packing lists on video for this trip, plus the carry-on gear we designed after years on the road.
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