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Jessica says
Hi! We are starting to brainstorm about a family trip to Greece. We would like to stay for at least 10 days. Is Greece easy enough to get around with 3 smaller kids in tow? We homeschool and would like to see tons of history and culture, great food and some beaches. A few hikes too. We were thinking of a late September trip to avoid crowds. Am I totally off my rocker thinking this is a good place for families to vacation? Any tips would be appreciated. I signed up for the news letter too.
Dave Briggs says
Hi Jessica,
Greece is a GREAT place to take a vacation with kids!
Kids have pride of place in Greek culture, and family is number one here.
It terms of history, culture and beaches let me suggest a few places you might like to consider:
Athens (of course!)
Naxos – I often recommend this island for families. It has a great mix of nice beaches, great food, and is more authentic that Mykonos (it’s really not worth going there given your brief description).
Crete – Another great island (the biggest in Greece). Again, a perfect mix of things to do, its a foodie heaven, you can visit rural farms to taste local produce, visit vineyards or olive oil producers, see small mountain villages, go hiking, and it has some of the best beaches in Greece.
In fact, Perhaps Crete should be a focus for you, with 2 or 3 nights in Athens.
You’ll get more information through the emails.
Wishing you all the best!
Laura says
Hoping to fly to Greece in late April for two weeks with my 24 year old daughter. Hoping to do a lot of hiking
What is the garbage situation in Greece right now? A colleague went in September and said it was pretty bad. I’d appreciate any feedback and/or places to avoid
Also, will the ferries be fairly reliable in late April early May for some island hopping. Do you recommend I buy ferry tickets in advance( now) or wait til I get there?
Thank you
Laura from Ontario Canada
Dave Briggs says
Hi Laura,
I hope you are well!
In regards to a garbage situation – I’m not really sure to what exactly you’re referring. You’ll find clean beaches almost without exception, and clean streets for the most part.
In the countryside, plastic has a tendancy to blow with the winds – we’re not talking Asia levels though.
of course if your friend visited an area where the garbage people were on strike that might be different.
Ferries will be on their schedules during those dates. If you are just travelling by foot (no vehicle), you could wait until you arrive as it’s not peak summer times.
James Joseph says
Leaving in 2 weeks and starting in Athens for 2 nights, Santorini 3 nights. If u have any suggestions please that would be great!
Dave Briggs says
Hi,
If you’ve signed up for the newsletters you’ll be getting a series of Greece travel guides sent through to you.
To short cut, take a look here:
2 days in Athens
Santorini travel guide
Jj Jefferson says
Hope to ravel in June of 2019 can’t wait to read your news letter for specifics
Kathryn meguerian says
Leaving in 2 weeks and starting in Athens for 2 nights, Paros 2 nights, Santorini 3 nights and then Crete for 3 nights. If u have any suggestions please that wld be great! Thanks
Dave Briggs says
Hi,
Just sign up for the newsletter on this page – you’ll find each email you receive gives you more information about the places you want to visit!