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Nilda Carmona says
Hello. My daughter and I are planning a trip to Greece late September or beginning of October.
I’m interested in Athens and possibly vdoing the day trips to islands.
How long would you suggest to spend in Athens?
Dave Briggs says
Hi Nilda,
It depends a lot of what you would like to see and do in Greece.
Actually, Athens is a great place to be based to see a lot of the highlights of mainland Greece.
For day trips to islands though, you’d really be looking at the closer islands such as Hydra.
As you’ve subscribed, you’ll get a lot more information over the next days that might help you decide what to see and do.
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Maya Scherrer says
Hi Dave I’m planning on going to Greece with my 10yo girl , is it a good choice to stay in Crete and then Athens before we heading back to Jakarta ? This is gonna be our first trip to Greece
Thanks
Maya
Dave Briggs says
Hi Maya!
Great to hear you have a first trip to Greece planned.
Personally, I love Crete as it’s one of my favourite islands.
To be honest though, it really depends what you are looking for out of your vacation in Greece.
I see you’ve signed up for my guides, which I’ll send out over the next days.
Hopefully, that will add to your planning!
Maya Scherrer says
Thanks Dave I’m looking forward for your guides
Mary Barton says
My husband & I are planning a trip to Greece in October. Starting with an 13-14 day organized tour and then we will be travelling on our own to Naxos and staying there from October 21 through October 24 and will probably be flying to save on time.
Do you know of any day trips between Naxos and Mykonos (that even would include Delos) that run that late in the season? Thanks!
Dave Briggs says
Hi Mary,
I hope you are well!
Here’s a look at some of the day trips available in and around Naxos – Day trips from Naxos.
For the Naxos to Mykonos day trip, you could check available dates here – Naxos to Mykonos Day trip.
Enjoy your time in Greece!
Jean Halliwell says
Good Morning Dave
I will be visiting Greece in September 2019.Spending 1 night in Piraeus Then 7 day Cruise on Celestyal Cruises. Then back to Piraeus for 1 night. Then ferry to Paros for 4 nights then back to Piraeus 2 nights.
on my last full day in Greece I would like to travel to Hydra.What is your suggestion ,the ferry to Hydra or a cruise that takes in 3 islands.I am a Solo Senior traveler What I would really like to do is take an early ferry to Hydra Take a boat Taxi to a beach for a while then spend the rest of the day in town.Is that doable or am I stretching it too far. I know the 3 Island day cruise is an option but do you spend enough time in Hydra to really enjoy it.Your input would be appreciated Thank you
Dave Briggs says
Hi Jean,
It sounds like you’re the adventurous type, so I’d recommend the Hydra only option. The 3 island trip wouldn’t give you too much time on Hydra.
Wishing you all the best with your trip to Greece!
I’ve got a little information on Hydra here to get you started – Hydra Day Tours.
Rita Eskandarian says
Hi Dave….Me and 3 of my friends planining to travel first in Sanotorini and for 2 days in Athens….First time visiting both places….Please let us know First is Santorini where to go and visit then after visit in Athens for 2 days and coming back to Santorini and stay 4 more days….Ehat are the best places to visit….Thank you
Dave Briggs says
Hi Rita,
Sounds like a great trip to Greece you have planned!
You’ll get all the information you need over the next few days in the emails I’ll be sending you.
Two great starting points are 2 days in Athens itinerary and my Santorini guide here.
If i understood you though, you are planning to go to Santorini – Athens – Back to Santorini? Not sure I see the logic there, but maybe I misunderstood!
Clara says
Hi, my name is Clara my husband and I planing to go to Greece for 10 days in early October. We planing to stay 2 in Santorini. What to see in Santorini.
Than I you
Dave Briggs says
Hi Clara,
Thanks for signing up to the newsletters for the free travel guides.
You’ll be sent out a series of useful and informative Greek travel guides over the next few days.
To leap straight into Santorini, you can take a look here – Santorini Travel Blog.
David Hill says
I am planning my second trip to Athens, the first one being in 1968. So you can see that I am in my mid 70s and will be lacking the stamina I had on the previous visit. I have read your excellent blog especially 2 days in Athens. We will be there for 3 nights..
My plan is to start early at the Acropolis museum and then the Acropolis and its various sites. I then plan to go to the Ancient Agora and then on to Monastiraki Square for lunch shopping and the Flea marked. Home on the metro. Day 2 would be Hadrians Arch, temple of Zeus, Plaka then on to Syntagma Square for lunch and Changing of the Guard. Back on the metro again. I am looking at about 6 hours on the go each day, Do you have any comments or embellishments?
We also plan to spend 7 nights in Crete and 2 on Santorini. Do you cover these areas or is it just Athens
Regards David
Dave Briggs says
Hi David,
I hope you are well.
Great to hear you are returning to Athens after so many years – I think a lot will have changed, but the historic centre is if anything easier to get around.
Your plan for sightseeing in Athens sounds very good. I would take lunch in the Plaka area on day one though, as you will be there after leaving the Agora.
Day 2 – Plaka is out of sequence, so move that into day 1 if possible. In your day 2 itinerary, you could also include the Panathenaic Stadium.
On to Crete and Santorini – I’ve many articles on those areas. Here’s two starting points for you – Santorini and Crete.
You’ll get plenty of information through the email sequence as well – drip read over a few days so as not to overwhelm you!
Have a great time in Greece
Dave
Cecilia Ocampo says
My family loves to travel. Planning to go to Greece for 5 days, Albania for 3 days, and Romania for 5 days in April. Your guide to Greece is very helpful. If I have any question I will email you. Thank you.