Fourni island complex is dotted with many quaint villages worth exploring. Find the easiest way to travel between greek islands, and enjoy a hasslefree island hopping journey. Even outoftheway islands get heavy tourist traffic in the summer, so options abound. Like coach bus tours, these greek island hopping tours can be booked independently, through a concierge desk, or through a travel agent, either before your trip or on impulse. So knowing what i know now, if i were to do it all over again, heres my suggested greek island hopping itinerary with a lot more hopping. Explore the most celebrated islands in greece highlights of the just for teens hopping island package. Our time there was absolutely blissful magical even. Start with a visit to athens, cradle of civilization, then continue island hopping by ferryhydrofoil visiting lovely mykonos, charming paros, romantic santorini and heraklion in ancient crete island and the minoan palace of knossos. As you probably appreciate, august is absolute peak season and islands such as rhodes, kos, kalymnos, etc, will be very busy.
Hit all the major popular destinations in greece with this incredible vacation package. Buy a cheap copy of greek island hopping independent. We provide a large list of hotels to choose from and all the available ferryair itineraries to travel to the greek islands. Head out on the my big fat greek night and enjoy an evening of traditional greek fun. A great way to discover greece further and get into the greek spirit. 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.
Island hopping from santorini to milos is very popular. Find more at see more ideas about greek islands, novels and reading. Results of the photo contest 2010 about greece and the greek islands organized by. Hi, i am planning to do some island hopping during the last week of may. Greek island hopping guides to the best greek islands. Mar 16, 2010 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. Typical greek island cruises range from seven to 10 days, and island hopping itineraries are also part of longer voyages such as an epic 50night voyage spanning the length of the mediterranean. Back on the greece cruise ship, meet our onboard chef for a tour of the galley, followed by an intimate chefhosted dinner featuring greek flavors and ingredients. Things to know before booking tours and cruises in greece. 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.
In the past, greek island hopping was associated with only ferries, and still that is what most people think of today. Lets start from the ferries well, we bet you already know that mykonos is quite a famous greek island. It is located between the saronic gulf and the argolic gulf and only 1 hour and 30 minutes away from athens. Fly into athens from rome 1 night ferry to mykonos 2 nights ferry to paros 2 nights ferry to santorini 12 nights ferry back to athens 1 night fly to usa.
Which is the best greek island hopping route for you. Instead, youll be upgraded to hotels and any price difference added to your invoice. We look forward to being of service again when things get back to normal. 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. Buy the paperback book greek island hopping, 20th by thomas cook publishing at indigo. I am an accomplished and versatile graphic artist, book author, editor and content generator.
Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely. It can be one of your morning readings greek island hopping, 20th, by thomas cook publishing this is a soft documents book that can be survived downloading from online book. Greek island hopping by frewin poffley edition differences. Your greek island hopping adventure begins as you watch the beautiful sunrise from the back of a ferry departing athens. Frewin poffleys most popular book is greek island hopping independent travellers guides. Greek island accommodations range from rustic dhomatia to designer hotels with spectacular views. The only pass that gives some discount on greek island is the interrail greek islands pass. Ferryhopper ferry tickets to greek islands, spain, italy.
Enjoy optional organised dinners and nights out on every island. All our packages can be tailormade and arranged according to. In my case, i booked everything through greeka and my airport transfer guy brought my ferry tickets to the airport. 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.
If you book online in hostels, your booking will not be honoured. Best cruises for greek island hopping cruise critic. Our greek island vacation packages depart from athens but also from some popular islands like mykonos, santorini and rhodes. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the. After the third and fourth largest greek islands, lesbos and rhodes, the rest of the islands are twothirds of the area of rhodes, or smaller. Greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. Loved for its distinctive style and honest tellithowitis commentary. At the busiest times julyseptember, peaking in august, visitors can outnumber beds. Just one quick question, when i was checking the different editions 2011,2012,20, they were all listed as being 720 pages.
Travel by ferry across the crystal blue waters of the aegean and explore seaside villages and whitewashed shores. Experience the best of the greek islands with lonely planet. Its slightly difficult to navigate, but you can visualise the connections easily on their ferries page. If you want to find out more about ferries, thomas cook sponsor a yearly book, greek island hopping, the 2010 edition should be appearing soon, try any large book shop with a travel section,or amazon. Greek island hopping tour contiki escorted tours red tag. Usually, these greece tours include a hotel room plus transportation by ferry, hydrofoil, or plane.
A sun worshippers paradise, youve made it to greece. Island groups ionian, argosaronic, cyclades, crete, dodecanese, sporades, aegean. Greek ferries to greece italy greece, greece ferry tickets. As per the recommendations of many others, i definitely plan to buy greek island hopping guide by frewin poffley.
Greek island hopping late may early june 2010 rick steves. 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. Ive compared the costs and its definitely cheaper to arrange your own holiday. Depending on which greek islands youre hoping to visit, its a good idea to also check the local calendars for panigyria. It supports multiple destinations, which makes ideal for island hopping. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Popular prearranged tours include cruises, sailing trips, and day trips from athens. If you select some of the famous islands like santorini, mykonos, you have to book many months in advance. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Greece has many islands, with estimates ranging from somewhere around 1,200 to 6,000, depending on the minimum size to take into account.
Frewin poffley has 22 books on goodreads with 58 ratings. Still untouched by mass tourism, fourni ooze unspoiled charm. Id joined a g adventures itinerary that offered a bijou boating experience that kept us away from the crowds. With our 6th edition youll find relaxing beaches on laidback ikaria, indulge in fine dining on fashionable mykonos, glide past dolphins on a diving trip hydra and explore ancient crete at the minoan palace of knossos. Fourni greece is located in the heart of the aegean sea and belongs to the eastern aegean island chain. The most notable and popular greek islands to visit include santorini, famous for.
My tentative itinerary is 3 nights in santorini, 2 nights in parosnaxos, and 2 nights in mykonos. Greek holiday guide can provide everything a traveler needs to have an unforgettable island hopping book online through our ferry and hotel booking system or just ask us to organize a tailor made program just for. Greek island hopping, 20th paperback march 16, 2010. Santorini to mykonos island hopping plus 3 more magical. Also visit fantasy travels greek island hopping programs because you may find the island combination you want to do at a price you did not think possible. Should you book a greek island hopping tour or plan your trip on your own. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books are out there we just had to let you know. Its fun and easy to book your own trip and much more rewarding.
Spend the day beach hopping and celebspotting around the island of mykonos. It gives you a pretty good idea of what a cruise of the greek islands and turkey is like. If you like this greek island hopping, 20th, by thomas cook publishing, you can likewise take it as your own. Let us walk you through the ultimate greek island hopping experience. 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. Buy greek island hopping independent travellers thomas cook independent travellers guides 18th revised edition by thomas cook publishing isbn. These greek summer festivals are unique cultural experiences that can be a lot of fun, but also might affect ferry schedules, opening hours at attractions, and produce crowds and parades that can otherwise complicate the logistics of getting around. It is, however, just about possible to hop between some of the bigger name islands by using low cost airlines and greek national airlines. This is because both islands are very romantic and quiet. This is a great itinerary for someone who wants to see a lot of the cyclades.
How to pick your perfect islands and the best time to go understanding the hub and spoke system. With thousands of islands to choose from, plotting your exploration of the greek islands will likely take some time. The eurail greek islands pass is a unique pass that lets you discover magnificent islands like crete, mykonos, and santorini. When we were planning our greek island itinerary, i found myself overwhelmed with choice both of islands. Find your perfect holiday with olympic holidays, the island experts. Greek island hopping independent travellers thomas cook. Jun 14, 2018 my revised 10 night greek island hopping itinerary. Meanwhile, ferryhopper deals specifically with island hopping. Many travel agents in greece also use open seas, as it is usually uptodate. Book your ferry tickets for the islands of greece, italy and turkey. We plan to spend a week in greece, and need any help or suggestions you can offer with relation to greek island hopping. Greek island cruises luxury greece cruise celebrity cruises. Some of them are organized as day tours to a specific island.
In summer, frequent ferries connect santorini with the scenic port of adamas in milos, making island hopping quite simple. I never had to worry about buying ferry tickets or arranging a transfer while i was traveling, which let me really enjoy my holiday. Discover this 8 day greek island hopping package from athens to mykonos and santorini islands. For a general guide book the 2 big players in the uk at least are rough guide and lonely planet. Did i mention there is a bus that takes you to and from the boats to the metro station, or the bridge that crosses the street to the metro station. Including a delicious dinner followed by greek dancing and plate smashing. Use a travel agent to book all your greek island hopping ferry tickets and transfers in advance. Greek island hopping, 20th, book by thomas cook publishing. The 168 islands which are inhabited are all located in the aegean and ionian seas and island hopping in greece is the only way to experience this magical destination. Santorini and mykonos rank as some of the top islands to visit in greece. How to visit the greek islands on a budget 2019 edition. Greek island holidays greek island hopping contiki ca. If you want to island hop, you can find daily ferries that travel between many of. You can get discounted rates for cruises by going to fantasy travels cruise for inexpensive packages that includes a 4 day cruise, 3 nights in athens and delphi.
The second largest island is euboea, which is separated from the mainland by the 60mwide euripus strait, and is administered as part of the central greece region. Greek island hopper insight vacations 10 days from athens. Island hopping with thomas cook ialyssos message board. Find greek island hopping by mofageba at blurb books. As known, in this sophisticated era, modern technology will.
Ferry from santorini to folegandros the natural one. I produced 23 editions of the annual greek island hopping guidebook between 199020 as an outsourced product for. Her work includes writing city profiles for groupon. How to book a trip to the greek islands travel tips usa today. Hope to rebook with them next year, when life gets back to more normal. The days of greek island hopping using ferry timetables are over. Tours in europe greek island hopping trip to athens. I started my own adventures with the help of this book in may 2010 and my adventures have. Greek island hopping is a musthave volume for travelers to the greek isles. Greek island hopping singles vacation 2010 youtube. The best websites for booking a greek holiday are for hotels for flights for ferries.
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. Yachts, small ship cruises, and international ferries. Updated annually, this book is the most comprehensive and detailed guide to the greek islands. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Greek island hopping in august greece forum tripadvisor. Now in its 18th edition, this annual favourite is bigger and better t. The greek travel pages is a site concentrating on greece. From that point on, every iteration of plan orange had, as a fundamental tenet, retaking the philippines to establish a forward base for the third phase of the strategy to defeat that empire. 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.
Already planning to hop on a ferry from athens to mykonos and wondering whats next. Island hopping in world war ii trench warfare at sea. Hydra island, is one of the most romantic destinations in greece and a yachting paradise. Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on insight vacations 10 day greek island hopper. The second largest island is euboea, which is separated from the mainland by the 60mwide.
The number of inhabited islands is variously cited as between 166 and 227 the largest greek island by area is crete, located at the southern edge of the aegean sea. Books by frewin poffley author of greek island hopping. Do you have any recommendations for an island stay that might suit. Book the best the greek islands vacations the greek. 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. Spetses island only 3 hours from piraeus port, is an. Many folk choose to visit the islands on an independant basis such as you intend doing so i really would advise that you prebook accommodation.
Planning a trip to greece this year well, youve arrived at the right place. 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. I was originally thinking of purchasing one of those package tours which include all the accomodations, ferry. Frewin poffley travel guide book author, editor, cartographer. There are two ways to plan your travels through the greek islands. Take 5 or 6 ferry trips to the islands of your choice. Now in its 18th edition, this annual favourite is bigger and better than ever. Greek island hopping 101 everything you need to know. Featured by from yow with love, posted in greece, uncategorized.
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