Cyclades hopping, an animated video published by g travel, shows how to arrange a simple island hopping holiday in the north and central cyclades. The best websites for booking a greek holiday are for hotels for flights for ferries. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the crowds. Greek island hopping independent travellers guides. Jan 7, 2014 if you were going to make a greek island your holiday destination, youd be faced with the tough decision of which one to choose, so weve put together a holiday that combines three of the best. The 168 islands which are inhabited are all located in the aegean and ionian seas and island hopping. It is the most complete of the island hopping tours visiting the most loved islands in the aegean sea. Dec 20, 2012 greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you.
Greek island holidays greek island hopping contiki za. At the busiest times julyseptember, peaking in august, visitors can outnumber beds. 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. 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. Updated annually, this book is the most comprehensive and detailed guide to the greek islands. Your greek island hopping adventure begins as you watch the beautiful sunrise from the back of a ferry departing athens. This trip was unbelievable, definitely will be going back their in the near future. Best luxury holiday company 2017 silver award best holiday company to the iberian peninsula. Mar 16, 2010 now in its 20th edition, the island hoppers bible returns, fully updated to give the most comprehensive coverage of the greek islands ever. Greek island hopping jan 2011 europe western europe. Greekisland accommodations range from rustic dhomatia to designer hotels with spectacular views.
Getting there is a big part of the adventure, and island hopping is a. Mykonos, santorini and ios are at your disposal, you have plenty of time to shop, dine, relax or party. Find more at see more ideas about greek islands, novels. In addition to our portfolio, we are happy to arrange a customized vacation package tailored to. The days of greek islandhopping using ferry timetables are over.
In summer it receives many internal, external and charter flights from abroad, making it easy for people from other countries to come to the island. Covering every greek island as well as athens, mainland ports and the turkish coast, the wealth of ferry details and town and island maps are unique to this guidebook. We provide a large list of hotels to choose from and all the available ferryair itineraries to travel to the greek islands. Island hopping in greece cyclades my travel affairs blog. Greek island hopping guides to the best greek islands. I have been researching the islands and have decided on the cyclades. Scattered across the aegean and ionian seas, the greek islands lure many. The cycladic islands or simply the cyclades are an island group in the aegean sea between athens and crete. Hello, i want to visit santorini, mykonos, milos, rhodes and crete. From the picturesque cliffs of santorini to the seaside clubs of mykonos, greek island hopping tours have perfected the art of the mediterranean holiday. With 3 nights in each of greeces most popular spots, staying in topquality, airconditioned. But greek love stories aside, today id like to share a few tips and tricks i picked.
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. Our holiday itineraries are fully flexible, and can be changed to fit your requirements. The ferry trip from paros to naxos is very short 3060 min depending on vessel and therefore it is very easy to travel from one island to the other. If you select some of the famous islands like santorini, mykonos, you have to book many months in advance. Greek island hopping may 2017 europe western europe. Greece, italy and turkey luxury travel kivotos of aegean is a greek dmc boutique travel and tourism company offering a wide range of exclusive itineraries for your vacation in the beautiful eastern mediterranean. I dont have set dates so it can be flexible for a combo of boats and flights. Many who opt for island hopping in the cyclades will fly to mykonos or santorini as these have airports that will take international and charter flights. Ive compared the costs and its definitely cheaper to arrange your own holiday. Other tour companies that offer greek island hopping tours. The only pass that gives some discount on greek island is the interrail greek islands pass. I would agree with the three island plan, most people think island hopping is a different place everyday, but i found both on the mainland and the islands, travel mostly occurs in the middle of the day, takes longer than planned late starts or arrivals, other issues and basically chews up most of a day by the time you get settled again somewhere.
But greek love stories aside, today id like to share a few tips and tricks i picked up in the process of planning our trip. Greek islands tour island hopping to mykonos and santorini. Ill show you how to book a ferry easily, which greek islands. Greek island hopping 101 everything you need to know. And despite tourist development, the greek islands have not lost their original character. Its fun and easy to book your own trip and much more rewarding. Greece 2017 cyclades islands travel video duration.
Forty days in the greek islands paperback 25 aug 2017. Explore our selection of predefined greek island hopping itineraries, tours, cruises, and travel packages. Id love a good mix greek island hopping may 2017 europe. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the. Greek island hopping tour trips, greek islands vacation. Popular prearranged tours include cruises, sailing trips, and day trips from athens. Heres your complete guide including island hopping routes, island inspo and ticket info. Greece offers well over two hundred inhabited islands of all shapes and sizes, set like gems in the sparkling ionian and aegean seas so youre really spoilt for choice when planning a visit. Last summer, jurgen and i spent ten idyllic days island hopping in greece. Im planning a trip to the greek islands with my daughter who will be 17, travelling from australia, arriving in athens around 17 september 2017.
Ferries to naxos and paros depart daily from piraeus and rafina, the two main ports of athens. Im really looking forward to travelling with them again in the future. Which is the best greek island hopping route for you. Myself and my 5 girl friends are going greek island hopping in the cyclades this summer from the 18th of august to 3rd of september. Id joined a g adventures itinerary that offered a bijou boating experience that kept us away from the crowds. Even outoftheway islands get heavy tourist traffic in the summer, so options abound. All greek island hopping tours holiday packages to the. Greek island hopping includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
November 30, 2017 terese kerrigan we recently explored the serene and beautiful ionian, and now we switch our attention to greeces. Should you book a greek island hopping tour or plan your trip on your own. Those who know their bible will tell you that it was on patmos that st john wrote the book of revelation. Buy the rough guide to the greek islands rough guides 9th revised edition by. Regular updates via the best island hopping site on the web. With its tellithowitis commentary and reliable information on all of the islands and how best to travel to and between them, greek island hopping is perfect for seasoned and new hoppers alike. Island hopping in gree ces dodecanese rhodes and kos are the dodecaneses big names, but this new island hopping trip focuses on the archipelagos smaller gems, where visitors may have the. Here is your guide to the mustlive greek island hopping for summer 2019. Island hopping in greeces dodecanese travel the guardian. The most popular island group is the cyclades islands. Dont visit only one, visit all the stunning destinations in the ionian islands during your summer holidays in greece.
Greek holiday guide can provide everything a traveler needs to have an unforgettable island hopping book online through our ferry and. Great book the basis of next years holiday plans, makes island hopping sound much easier than i. There are two ways to plan your travels through the greek islands. In addition to our portfolio, we are happy to arrange a customized vacation package tailored to your needs and preferences. Thought it was time to post my adventure to greece in 2017. Former resident and rough guide to greece author nick edwards picks five of the best greek islands. How to island hop in the cyclades my greece travel blog. Choose from stays in luxury resorts to traditional studios on the beachfront or in quieter retreats. Greece tour including delphi, meteora, olympia and athens in mainland.
Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely. Theres also time for wining, dining and sightseeing in the capital, athens, at the. Greek island hopping is one of europes unmissable adventures. Covers athens, crete, the ionian islands, the cyclades, santorini, the saronic gulf islands, dodecanese, the northeastern aegean islands, evia, the sporades, and more the perfect choice. Tour package greek islands tour island hopping to mykonos and santorini by siva travel services greece. Athens short breaks, island hopping, theme tours, cullinanary tours. For relaxing greek island holidays, visit the tiny island of paxoi near corfu with the most emerald sea waters you can find in its sandy beaches.
Fishing boats and bluedomed church, greek orthodox, isle of lipsi, dodecanese. From rhodes, there are ferries to smaller close islands and to crete. Greek island hopping tour trips, greek islands vacation packages. For those, i would personally recommend greek island hopping, a new edition issued every year, though it will have lots of information you dont need on ferries etc. Book a tour of party island mykonos to solve all those niggling questions about where to go and what to see and do. Theres no other island in the world where natures wrath resulted in such beauty, beauty. Greek island hopping, a day tour from athens to mykonos, santorini and 2 destinations. Greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. Greek island hopping sets the standard for independent travellers guidebooks to the greek islands.
Greek island hopping with med experience worldfanfair. The first decision you have to make is which area to focus on. A great way to discover greece further and get into the greek spirit. And, remember the below is just a suggested itinerary, and island hopping can be completely tailored in order to meet your holiday needs. Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely planet.
Santorinis popularity soars but locals say it has hit. Ancient temples stand tall on cliffs overlooking the turquoise seas, olive trees grow amongst a rugged landscape, cobblestoned streets lead to local tasty tavernas and best of all sandy beaches that stretch out for miles. For a general guide book the 2 big players in the uk at least are rough guide and lonely planet. We prefer to travel in areas that have a more authentic, local feel, so we chose to travel around the cyclades, a stunning and diverse set of islands. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The dazzling colours and great food of greeces famous islands extend to these. Traveling to greek islands in november greece forum.
It supports multiple destinations, which makes ideal for island hopping. Greece island hopping tours greece tours take you to a country of phenomenal cultural, historical heritage, amazing coastlines and remarkable beauty. We chose to go with them because of their smaller group sizes and affordable price. 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 now in its 20th edition, the island hoppers bible returns, fully updated to give the most comprehensive coverage of the greek islands ever.
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. Some convenient greek island hopping packages from rhodes may include the close islands. Greece has over 2,900 islands, innumerable beaches and over 200 days of sunshine per year, so it is no wonder it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Greek island hopping guides to the best greek islands turn your greek island hopping dreams into reality with this guide to visiting the best greek islands. The cyclades is the ideal greek island hopping group, having frequent ferries and short journey times. The rough guide to the greek islands travel guide rough guides by john fisher. From the dazzling blue sea and elegant yachts bobbing in quaint harbours, to the maze of white washed walls in tiny towns and clear skies above for as far as the eye can see, the greek islands are iconic.
Holidays to the greek islands can be amazing with island hopping in greece. Buy greek island hopping independent travellers guides rev ed by aa publishing isbn. Lonely planet greek islands, our most comprehensive guide to the greek islands. Getting there is a big part of the adventure, and island hopping is a breeze. The ultimate greek island hopping experience minus the crowds and ferry timetables. Santorini, mykonos and many more island hopping opportunities in aegean sea. With the adventure tour greek island hopping, you have a day tour package taking you through athens, greece and 3 other destinations in greece. Spreading in two main seas, the aegean and the ionian, the greek islands are divided into smaller groups. These were not so easily connected in the past, but since may 2018, a new ferry line connecting has revolutionized island hopping. So, we have listened and put together a few island. Prototypical greek islands and they are everything you may expect from a perfect island in. Greek island hopping tour trips to greece package holidays, greek islands holiday vacation packages greece.
Now in its 18th edition, this annual favourite is bigger and better t. The only guide that shows you the location of over 1800 places to stay and 190 windmills. The ten day island hopping tour that has it all athens, mykonos, santorini and ios. Greek island holidays greek island hopping contiki au.
Experience the best of greece with a tour that will take you through santorini, mykonos, crete, corfu and many other hidden gems. Its easy enough to islandhop independently, of course, but with my backpacking days long behind me, id decided to let someone else book ferries, transfers and hotels a tour operator which had just. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. The verdant ionian islands, located on the western part of greece, in the ionian sea, are famous for their turquoise waters, breathtaking beaches and picturesque villages.
Many of the greek islands are small enough to explore in their entirety in a day or two if you. To book or for more information, call our trusted advisers on. If you are after more luxurious accommodation there is also a 5 star hotel, elies resort also located on the beachfront in vathi. Greece tours greek islands hopping travel talk tours. This afternoon check into your accommodation before joining your. If you desire a more private and personal experience, or are planning your honeymoon, then this is the ideal choice.
Numerous colors of the night and incredible atmosphere of ancient greek world will both entertain and charm you. Greek island hopping cyclades islands holidays 20202021. Only a short hop from athens, this little island is to be avoided in high season july and especially. Youll discover the choicest resorts from boutique to backpacker, get the low down on island hopping from. In the interest of the health and safety of our staff and our customers we have decided to close our offices to public access, however, we remain open and committed to assisting you by phone and email. Travelling around mykonos, paros, santorini, milos and athens. Another popular greek island hopping by ferry is the route from athens to paros and naxos. Firsttimers often describe their trip to the greek islands, as if they were one monolithic. If you havent been to greece before but dream about taking an island hopping holiday there, youre probably wondering where to go, and how to get from one island to the next. From greek island hopping in the cyclades to going on a cretan odyssey, the routes are inspiring and classical, as are the islands with their appeal and character. Were planning on greek island hopping for our honeymoon in august for 2 weeks my other half is a teacher so school holidays it has to be. Travel between the sunwarmed shores of the greek islands, team two of the canaries or balearics, even.
Our time there was absolutely blissful magical even. While its always smart to secure tickets once you know when youre traveling, its not necessary to book too far ahead unless youre. 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. If theres one country i repeatedly come back to, its greece. Santorini, mykonos and paros with the typical cycladic architecture. Tours in europe greek island hopping trip to athens.
If youre looking to book a greek island hopping tour this year i cannot recommend med experience enough. Book the best the greek islands vacations the greek islands. Lonely planet greek islands is your passport to the most relevant, uptodate advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Greek island hopping has just got easier with our new recommended three island hops. Greek island hopping travel guide to holidays in greece. Ill show you how to book a ferry easily, which greek islands to visit, and more.
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