How to Plan a Trip to Greece - When to Come, Where to Go & How to Get Around Greece | Greece Travel
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- How to Plan Your Trip to Greece from when to come, how to get around, and what to see. I give you all my best tips for planning your trip to Greece.
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - When to Come to Greece
1:58 - How Long to Stay in Greece
4:34 - Where to Go in Greece
11:23 - Getting Around Greece
14:56 - Returning Home
16:45 - More Things You Need to Know
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Thank you! Very informative.
Very informative! Best Greece videos !
Wow ! ! Let level amount of great info! ! Thanks so much! !
You’re welcome!!
Thanks for the info. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
You're welcome!!
Great video. Thank you for informing people about traveling in Greece.
Thank you!
Great info; thank you for sharing!!
You're welcome!
You have done this excellently. Very succinct, well described. Well done. I have lived in Athens for over 38 yrs. I’m from London UK.
Thanks!
Loved this one Tiffany!
Can't wait to see your upcoming travel guide to Athens that you mentioned here.😉
Thank you so much! Coming soon
The way you present the information... it's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.
You’re welcome!
Your videos never disappoint! Will be there in Oct 24
Thank you!
Great info! Planning first trip to Greece, and very overwhelmed.
Thanks!
Great video!! I'm coming to Greece Oct 7th - 19th. Glad to hear we will still be able to go swimming! We are going on a 10 night cruise to the Greek islands and staying 2 nights in Athens. So excited!!
Thank you! You will love it!
Your thumbnails are like postcards. Fantastic. tHanks for the videos!
Thank you!
This video was so helpful ❤
Glad to hear that!
Thanks alot for these tips. Going to Greece this year for the first time
You’re welcome! Enjoy your trip!!
@@agirlandherpassport can you recommend any great hiking trails in athens?
So for a true hike you can go to Mount Immitos. There a plenty there. In the city, check out Lycabettus Hill and Filapappou Hill. Not big hikes but nicest places to walk with great views.
Very good tips and suggestions in this video. And as you hinted, there are some awesome islands that most folks know nothing about yet are way less crowded and far cheaper.
Thank you! There are so many, I feel like I will never get to them all.
@@agirlandherpassport Given there are more than 200, it will take some effort!
@@georgeklimes7604 Well, I am going to make the effort! I am well on my way.
This was a wonderfully helpful video, thank you. I didn't catch the names/spellings of all the islands but I got the main ones and will be incorporating them into our next itinerary. We plan on going to Greece for a month in the next year or two so these ideas are terrific. I didn't know about the upcoming visa requirement so thanks for the heads up.
You’re welcome! If you can tell me which island names can you remember that I can help you with?
@@agirlandherpassport That's nice of you. For example, if you go to timestamp 10:15 there is a name you give that I can't make out, and the CC closed captioning is probably not translating it right. I think CC translated Ios as Eos but I figured that out. Then I can't make out what is said at timestamp 11:00. Putting your full wonderful list in the description might help others.
@@dchiddengems It is Ios at 10:15. And the second island at 11:00 is Agistri. Hope that helps!
@@agirlandherpassport it does thank you.
You’re welcome!!
I would love to travel to Greece ❤️
Thank you so much
You’re welcome!
I love your videos and they have been a huge source of information throughout planning my Oct. greece honeymoon for 2022. would you consider making a video touching on travel in the midst of possible war with russia?
I think it is too soon. If things escalate, which I hope they don't, I will think about it.
Haha! Definitely will be coming in September, I’m a Texas girl too!
That’s is great! Have a great trip
An affordable island if in Athens I recommend is Aegina, if you are pressed for time and on a budget. Can easily be done in a day.
Agistri is also a great island for a day trip.
Excellent tips! I agree with the best time to visit Greece is in September, water still warm and less touristy ! We also get Euros from ATMS best rates. I’ve been in Greece over 13 times and I have yet to make to Santorini, since my husband is from Kato Nevrokopi- Dramas so the island we visit the most is Thassos, hopefully soon I will get to visit the Cyclades Islands.
If you do go to Santorini, go in the off season. It’s more like a Greek island then. July, August and September are mad with crowds.
Do you use your bank card or credit card at ATM’s?
@@agirlandherpassport True, and, sadly, Fira and Oia got ruined by the influx of retailers (many high-end), fast food places, and other non-Greek crap. The Santorini I saw in 1996 was WAY different than the one I saw again in 2017.
@@georgeklimes7604 There are so many souvenir shops, I wonder how they make a living! How many souvenirs can one buy?
I grew up in Michigan, swimming in the little and big lakes (Lake Michigan). It's just a matter of getting "use" to the water temperatures, as long as the water isn't frozen!
I never get used to it being so cold. This year has been so hot, that it hasn't been an issue.
To a comment by you about travelling by sea to the islands: the great writer Lawrence Durrell quotes an old Arab proverb, namely that the soul cannot travel faster than a camel. I have only managed that once, from Piraeus to Chania, an overnight sail. Arriving in Souda (the port for Chania) terribly early in the morning is an experience in itself: sun rising, the weather is cold but warming up quickly, life begins. It's a great way to travel :) - if you have the time then it certainly beats flying.
Many of the islands have no airport so there is not other way! It is a very relaxing way to travel most times.
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Airbnb in a village higher up in the hills - I like warm water beaches
Are you asking for a recommendation? Not sure so want to check. 😊
@@agirlandherpassport appreciate the info you provided especially the flight from dfw
@@deebelisle963 I am so happy to hear that!
Great information. How’s Zakynthos? The beaches look beautiful.
Thanks! I have not been there but it looks like a great island with both beautiful beaches and great history.
Awesome video as usual 👌🏽
I appreciate how detail oriented you are with the information you provide. If you can, would you share your thoughts about visiting Greece during Easter? Some destinations are very busy due to spring breakers. What about Greece? Is it crazy busy during March, April, May?
Have you been to Meteora?
Thank you! It’s not busy here at Easter time. It’s not warm enough for Spring Breakers. I haven’t been but I hope to go soon!
If you want to experience Greece at Easter time you should check some specific destinations like Meteora, Corfu, Lesvos, Patmos, Vrontado(Chios),Leonidio (Peloponnese),Spetses,Syros. And of course every random picturesque village in Mainland. Please no big cities and very touristy summer places. You wouldn't experience the authenticity of Greek Easter which is the best in the world 😉
Oh yes, some places have some great Easter activities that are worth going to! There won't be many tourists at Easter so even the touristy places would be nice at Easter. Pyrgos in Santorini puts on a great Easter celebration.
@@Gk-ug6gu thank you for the information. Are the activities held during Holy Week, the week before Easter? For catholics, there are processions during the entire week before Easter. Thanks again.
It depends on where you go but there will be a few things during the week as well on the day of.
Thanks for this great video. What about spending Christmas and New Year in Greece? Does snow on the islands in December?
It is a nice time but the islands will be quiet and it could snow. But it doesn't happen every year. Hope that helps.
What great tips for travel to Greece! I come every year and stay at least a month, but I go to more remote islands (Northern Sporades-Alonissos/Skopelos). I’ve twice come end of August and stayed for September-including last year. But I prefer June because if you’re going remote, there are less ferries running later. Small islands also stop restocking some supplies (including restaurants) and my biggest thing is that fruits and vegetables are better earlier in summer. I can’t have gluten (surprisingly this can be unexpectedly challenging on small islands) so fresh produce is mostly the main staple of safe food for me. The tomatoes and onions are actually worth a red eye into Athens where I overnight, a flight into Skiathos (where I sometimes have to overnight too), and the ferry to Alonissos. Lol. They’re that good.
I find remote travel in Greece to be a hassle, I’ve had both cancelled flights and ferries (and missed my flight home), but I will tell you it is absolutely, no doubt, worth it. It’s a dream destination.
(And PS-I now try to get to Athens two days before I leave with the U.S. covid testing requirements.)
Thank you! Oh the vegetables are amazing here. The not stocking up on the remote islands is definitely a thing. This is definitely not the case on the less remote islands as they have larger year round populations. Two days with COVID testing is a great plan and Athens is always a good choice.
I suggest you .this year try to see samos or milos islands.
@@aleksandrostzinos3032 I have been to Milos but not Samos.
No mention about Milos? I'm planning a honeymoon trip with the agent of visiting places in last week of September. Will everything be open? Planning 2/3N Santorini, 2N Milos, 1/2N Athens and 1N Meteora. Wanted to go Navagio/Zaykynthos but don't know how to club it.
@@agirlandherpassport how was your experience in Milos?
Thank you for this advice on traveling to Greece! We are arriving to Athens early June then flying to Santorini to work our way back through Naxos and maybe Paris. Question: we land around 1pm on a Sunday . What would be a safe time for our family of 4 to schedule a flight with Aegean to Santorini? Assuming we’ll need time to process through customs and navigate the airport. Our luggage will be carry on only. Thanks in advance!
I sent this to my coworker
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that.
Big fan of Crete, just IMHO, lots to do and see
It is so big so it is worth spending a lot of time there n
@@agirlandherpassport yes and it has the beaches, resorts, mountains, history, food, villages, #REALGREECE that everyone seems to be craving when going to Greece, then they want to go to Santorini, which is none of those things.
Well Santorini has them but not in the places that people go there. But Crete has a lot more of it that is for sure.
great video! Im going to the island of Amorgos from the USA in may for a yoga retreat ..and Santorini for 2 nites..can I ask, do I need a convertor or just an Adaptor? thanks ..all your info is so helpful
Travel Adapter or Converter for Greece?
Oooh this is the video I needed! Thank you. My 35th in April so I wanted to travel end of April or end of May during memorial. You mentioned cold beaches.. 😅 will it be cold then?
You’re welcome. In April, I think so. May it depends if we have had a warm spell or not. The water will not be at its warmest until September if that gives you any ideas.
@@agirlandherpassport thank you. Appreciate the response. I gotta make some decisions lol
It would be good to write down the name of the islands in your channel. Thanks!!
Hi there! Loved your video. It was so helpful. I have a question. Would you recommend traveling to Crete instead of Athens if I want to experience the Islands rather than the city? Im travelin from the US. THANKS
Thank you! I am so happy to hear that. Well Crete is very large and may not feel like an island. What kind of experience are you looking for?
Traveled around Greece about a week ago. Crete is incredible but definitely give yourself some time to see it. It is a HUGE island. We spent two days and definitely needed more time. Will be back to Crete
@@Tina.tebow. Yes, it is very large. I think it needs at least two weeks from what I have seen.
I really loved ur video, helped me alot. I have a question tho how can I get from paros to zakynthos with a ferry?
Thank you! You can’t take a ferry from Paros to Zakynthos. They are very far from each other. You will have to go back to Athens from Paros and fly to Zakynthos
@@agirlandherpassport understood thank u 💓
You’re welcome
Great video!
We will be in Santorini in September 10… and really want to see another island… probably Milo’s … how can I get there from Santorini? Should I stay there overnight?
Thank you
You're only option is by ferry. You will likely have to stay overnight as the ferry schedules aren't made for day trips. You can check the ferry schedule here, www.ferryhopper.com/en/?aff_uid=grlps
What forms do you need besides your vaccine card if you plan on going to Greece? I may be going next month and was just curious. Great vid btw !
Also, Do we need the EU digital covid certificate or does that not apply to citizens traveling from the U.S. to Greece?
Thank you! You don't need any forms now. The did away with that back in March.
You can't get it as a US citizen, unforunately.
Hi…great videos/tips.
We are flying in from Malaysia to Athens in early September. We want to do one island probably Mykonos for 1 or 2 days & then come on back to Athens for 2/3 days before our next destination which is probably Italy. Any advise or recommendations on a pleasant ,nice, safe & affordable place in the city of Athens proper to stay? Someone mentioned PLAKA. Pls advise, thanks❤
Thanks! Plaka is a great option. Here are all my suggestions, ua-cam.com/video/ca8QQl_uAls/v-deo.html
Hello Tiffany,
I'm planning to go this year to Rome. Which is this easiest way to go the airport ? ( I mean by suburban or subway). It's going to be my first time outside of Greece 🤣
I don't think the metro goes to the airport. I took the suburban train and it was really easy! Great first choice of country. Have a great time.
I really wanna experience Greece. Saving for this. But I have no travel experience so it's scary as I don't know where to go or how to even start.
You can do it. You found the right video to start. I have lots of Greece content so you should be able to figure a lot out from there.
What do you think about visiting Athens and maybe another island but in March?
It depends on what you want to do. It will still be cold then and likely rainy. I would only do a large island, maybe Crete. It will be warmer there.
When I went to the Greek islands years ago, landlords would be waiting at airports and by the ferry ports, to offer accomodations to arriving tourists. I never made advance reservations for a place to stay, not even for the night of arrival - but those were pre-Airbnb days. This arrangement gave travelers a lot of flexibility regarding making their plans to island hop. My question is: is it still the same? Or would you recommend to make advance reservations for accomodations? What about the ferries: book in advance, or book once over there?
It doesn’t happen much as most people now book in advance. If you are coming in the high season, I wouldn’t come unless you have a hotel reservation as Greece is so popular now you might be sleeping on a beach. Ferry reservations are the same. If you come in late September or October then you could do this and can do it in May and possibly June.
We are going in May, do we need to prebook tickets of acropolis and the ferry tickets between islands before arriving?
Not for the Acropolis. You could go the day before you want to get to be sure if you want. Ferry tickets, I say yes. Especially if you have already booked your hotels. No need to wait really. Here is who I use, www.ferryhopper.com/en/?aff_uid=grlps
taking a trip to Lafkada from Dallas in July - super cheap RT fares - good time to go ?
Well it depends on what you are expecting. It will be hot then and that time of year is more crowded. Although, Lefkada will not be as crowded as some places.
I found a trip on TripAdvisor saying all day trip to agistri, moni, and Aegina. Are those islands where you need more time in Greece to see? I’m staying in Athens for my trip because I’m more of a city person but wanted to do a day cruise.
You can day trip to those places. I prefer to stay one night to really get a feel for the place but you don't have to. Moni requires you to go to Aegina first as Moni is a nature preserve and the boats leave from Aegina and I don't think you can camp on the island.
How do you book different hotels like for example staying in Athens, Nexos and Eos from the US?
You can use a hotel website such as booking.com or through the hotel directly on their website
Do you have any advice about getting from Kos to Naxos or Kos to Santorini?
Direct from Kos to Naxos is impossible. You can take an indirect ferry but it would take a long time. It would be easier to go back to Athens and then take the ferry or fly. You can fly to Santorini from Kos so you could in theory fly to Santorini and then take the ferry to Naxos from there. Kos to Santorini is easy to fly.
Hello! How is the weather in October? Is it hot enough to go to the beach and swim? Thank you!!
Some years it is warm enough but some years it is not. It also depends on what you are used to.
I would like to travel in the begin of May to Zakinthos , is the beach still chill as it may be 19 degrees ?
The water will still be chilly. It does get warm that early.
I want to go in the end of April beginning of May is it to cold to go to the beach and do water activities?
Most likely. The water will be too cold to swim unless you are used to cold water.
Hi Tiffany
Can i get the Santorini E book
I Live in the UK.
There is a link in the description. 😊
We are going in May, want to do day trips from Athen to cities like Delhi. Is it possible to do by bus? Is it very difficult to manage? Do I need to buy bus ticket ahead of time? Is May busy season?
The bus is pretty easy. You might want to buy them the day before but there are several buses a day to Delphi. May is not the busy season in Greece. It starts to get busy in June.
I am Planning to visit during Christmas break... what about weather? Should i visit or not?
Depends on where you are going?
"If you really want to go wild, come for 14 days..." How wild am I? I'm going to Greece twice a year for 6-7 weeks each time 🙂
The wildest!! I think it’s awesome.
To transfer from island to another island is easy and accessible?
Is it a good time to visit during End of April? I have no plans to get into the waters but just go around the places. Will it be cold during the day or will it be warm enough to walk around?
It will be warm enough to enjoy it. I was on Tinos for Easter and it was great. A bit cool at night but was fine with w jacket. Hope that helps
@@agirlandherpassport Thank you Stephany
To use ATMs for cash, is it better to use your bank debit card or credit card?
Using your debit card is best as the interest rate for pulling out cash can be high.
Hi, I just wanted to know if you can recommend a private transport company from Rhodes aIirport going to plimmiri??
I use Welcome Pickups all the time and they offer service in Rhodes. Here is a link, www.welcomepickups.com/rhodes/airport-transfer-book/?tap_a=38366-7f3d6c&tap_s=2082833-652438
How about meteora? Is it worth going?
Absolutely! I loved it. Here is the video on it, ua-cam.com/video/QNb31PnbvZI/v-deo.htmlsi=OLtlxZl-q8QgIEQ2
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Thanks!
How many days to do Athens thoroughly?
Thoroughly? Five. That is if you want to see all the sites and not be exhausted.
What about if you want to see cool scenery like monasteries in the mountains??
You can head to Meteora for some very cool monasteries! And many islands have monasteries on mountains too.
Do we tip the same in Athens as we do in US?
You can tip about 10%. But if you are inclined to leave that’s okay too!
Hi! Do you need a International Driver’s license to rent a ATV in Greece?
I am not sure. I would ask the rental company?
traveling with kids 3 year and 1 year old from US first week of October, do we need car seats in Athens or any of the islands. please advise Any other recommendations for week time with kids
I don't know. I don't have kids so I don't know the rules. What are you wanting to do?
@@agirlandherpassport going oct 4th - oct 12th
Have you ever visited neighboring Turkey?
Yes, but a few years before I came to Greece
is armogos a good island to visit ?
I haven't been but I have heard amazing things!!
Hi beautiful what about May? Is that good? Take care
May is nice but the water will still be chilly if you want to swim. But it’s not too hot yet so it’s nice and no crowds yet!!
@@agirlandherpassport thank you!!
You're welcome!
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Should I plan and get ferries prepared for a trip I have planned later this year? Or I just need to get the flights done and get to the islands and from there finding a ferry and getting a ticket isn’t a hassle? Or will the price be different if I find them now versus later?
Depends on when you are coming. If it is August, book now. September might be good to book now too. Ferry tickets don’t really change when booking in advance.
@@agirlandherpassport plan on doing a few days In Athens and spend the rest of my time in naxos, Paros and Ios, because they’re all so close to each other. Thinking maybe fly to naxos from Athens and do the ferries for the rest of course. I plan on going last week of September !
@@agirlandherpassport also is there still a decent party scene in Ios in end of September? I don’t need a crazy but I don’t mind a little bit of partying lol.
@@jewfro888 If you know what dates you are going, I would book now.
@@jewfro888 I honestly don't know. Not my scene and they don't start till after midnight and I am usually not out.
Is corfu good one to go?
Yes! It is amazing.
How are the beaches, crowds and climate in march/april. My fiance and I are going there march 25-april 9. Are a lot of the businesses (ferries, restaurants) mostly open during that time?
The beaches will not be crowded as most people do not swim that early and there are not many tourists yet. Where are you going to in Greece?
@@agirlandherpassport We are planning to go to santorini (2 days) rhodes (2days) Crete (3 days) fly back to athens (2-3 days) drive to corfu, kefalonia (3days)
@@ivansantosa4450 The water is still going to be chilly so I am not sure you will want to swim. Also, Santorini will be very quiet. Check the ferry schedules for Santorini. It is a lot to fit in a such a short period of time especially considering how far apart all the places you are visiting are so far apart. Also driving to Corfu will take some time plus an hour on the ferry to Corfu. Just something to keep in mind.
@@agirlandherpassport would it better to go to corfu next time? I want to be able to squeeze like 2 days in Istanbul if the water will too chilly.
If it were me, this is what I would do. Athens, Santorini and Crete. Crete is massive and you will regret not staying longer. You could squeeze in Rhodes but I wouldn’t try to do another country will all the testing you may or may not need.
How's Greece in the month of May
It’s nice. It won’t be hot though so if you are wanting to swim, it might be best to come in June.
Hi, I just wanted to know where can I get a ferry program?
Thanks
Corne
Hi, Each ferry operator has their own schedule so it isn't all in one place. However, there are ferry booking websites that you can look at to see what your options are. I use Ferry Hopper, www.ferryhopper.com/en/?aff_uid=grlps Hope that helps!
@@agirlandherpassport Thanks for the help. We would like to do island hoping next year. That why I ask the questions. Do you think it's possible? We want to see Santorini, Milos, Rhodes, Myconos. We are going for 10 days.
It’s hard to hop between island chains so Rhodes would be hard to do by ferry. You would have to fly and not all islands are connected by plane. 10 days isn’t really enough time to see all that either. I would stay in the Cyclades only and do Rhodes another time.
@@agirlandherpassport Thanks a lot for all the info.
@@cornekleynhanscornekleynha6842 You're welcome!
How would I find the tour bus from Athens to Delphi?
Are you looking for a tour or the public bus?
@@agirlandherpassport Tour bus. I found it! My daughters and I will be there in a few weeks.
@@krissy012p Ah ok. I didn't take a tour bus to Delphi so I am not sure. Glad you found it.
What is the best way to find and book a flight?
I like to book directly. I assume you are asking for in Greece, so check Aegean Airlines or SkyExpress.
@@agirlandherpassport oops, yes. To Greece (from cali though). Thank you.
Not sure from Cali. I would check Rome2Rio for the airlines that fly from Cali.
when is a non tourist season for Santorini
The off season is October to April. I would go close the season though as many things close there in winter.
@@agirlandherpassport is October end a good time to visit or will things shut down by then? which places do you suggest for honeymoon for 10 days?
For Santorini?
How weather in Athens in late December around Christmas time?
It’s cool but still nice. It’s doesn’t really get very cold until January and February.
Hello I have a question I’m confused if I’m going to visit Greece in September 2022 do I need visa to this country???
It depends on where you are from.
From USA
@@lenabaza7985 No, you don’t need a visa
Do I need to fill out anything online?? Like when we got to Dominican we filed out some applications?
No, there is nothing to fill out
Is safe to travel solo?
Yes!
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10:15 pricey experience
I did say luxury experience! It is worth it to go once to see it.
@@agirlandherpassport I mean not VFM. Sure geologically is a very interesting place (an underwater cave, world's lengthiest underwater tunnel, a possible link with the aegean volcanic arc etc) but as a swimmer you don't get to see much since all that "magic" happens underwater.
@@giannistatsiopoulos331 No, you don't and they have it roped off. I can only imagine that it is too big a risk to let people do it. Do you know if they have explored the cave much?
@@agirlandherpassport they have explored a fraction of it. It's not for inexperienced divers. There were some incidents where some rather amateur divers didn't make it alive
You are an immigrants, not an expat :)