Greek islands cruises, greek islands cruise, greece cruises. Share at least one of your photos on facebook and invite your friends to participate in greeka photo contest 2020. Without a doubt probably one of the best options in the island. Island hopping in greeces dodecanese travel the guardian. Myrtos, kefalonia one of greece s best known beaches thanks, in part, to its starring role in the film adaptation of captain corellis mandolin its where. They were ideal for island hopping, short enough to read a story while on a boat trip. Katikies santorini is featured in many famous websites as well as magazines. Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely planet. Book online your ferry tickets by s fast and easy booking system. The prime greek islands cruise season lasts from may through november. Scattered across the aegean and ionian seas, the greek islands lure many. Greek island hopping by frewin poffley edition differences. The only pass that gives some discount on greek island is the interrail greek islands pass. Mar 16, 2010 i have just returned from my first greek island hopping holiday and used this book a lot.
Why honeymoon in one destination, when you can honeymoon in 3. 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. Greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. Apr 01, 2008 fodors greek islands with the best of athens book. Update a friend who was on samos and other greek locations in august 2012 told me his aussie licence worked okay hiring cars and motos. Greek islands cruises generally range from 7 to 21 nights. For all ferry companies between greece, greek islands, italy and turkey. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rodos is the largest of the dodecanese islands of greece and is also the island groups historical capital.
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. Are you looking for summer jobs in greece and the greek islands. How to island hop in the cyclades my greece travel blog. Stroll on a black sand beach in perissa or snap photos of red sand beach. The greek islands account for about 20% of the countrys total territory, and vary greatly in size as well as in climate. Formed by a collapsed volcanic crater, santorini is a long, steep and colorful island with some of the most instagramworthy spots in greece. To really get an indepth vacation on the greek islands, youll want to book with a. Within 24 hours of getting the books, i did a quick survey and decided which to keep and which to return. Most of the islands are found in the aegean sea and are divided into seven groups from north to south. Loved for its distinctive style and honest tellithowitis commentary. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008. Books set in greece tale away books for readers who travel.
The tour then takes in hot springs and mud baths, where you can recharge your batteries. Buy greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides 2012 by frewin poffley isbn. Discover this 8 day greek island hopping package from athens to mykonos and santorini islands. It was clear from day one that the ferry timetables are incorrect and although these are stated as normal high season times it seemed strange that at the end of june these were so wrong. Greek ferries to greece italy greece, greece ferry tickets. Mar 06, 1998 now in its 18th edition, this annual favourite is bigger and better than ever. It would have been better to say 3 ferries to xxx a day as a guide. Penguin island january 24, 2017 by cristyburne leave a comment most travellers love a good island adventure, and despite being notoriously boatsick, im one of them. Oct 17, 2012 however every third or fourth greek island business seems to be a carmotorcycle hire joint and this seemed to be the preference of the majority of visitors best to have an eu or international drivers licence. A friend of mine suggested renting a sailing boat with a captain for 78 days depending on the cost and the people that will board it. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Fodors greek islands with the best of athens by fodors. Well tour ancient ruins, trace the vestiges of the crusaders, sample rustic cuisine, savor classic greek island views, and compare beaches from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the rhodes regional unit, which is part of the south aegean administrative region.
Cyclades hopping, an animated video published by g travel, shows how to arrange a simple island hopping holiday in the north and central cyclades. With the discovery tour ultimate european plus greek islands 46 destinations, you have a 45 day tour package taking you through london, england and 41 other destinations in europe. While its always smart to secure tickets once you know when youre traveling, its not necessary to book too far ahead unless youre traveling. A greek island hopping honeymoon can provide a more immersive and memorable experience to completely whisk you away. Jun 14, 2018 my revised 10 night greek island hopping itinerary. In fact, i think a cruise between the greek islands would be ideal for me as the ships normally leave before the evening can get too far underway, so youre away from the noisy partygoers before it gets too rowdy. Frewin poffley this annual with its distinctive style, honest commentary and comprehensive coverage is perfect for island veterans and novice hoppers alike. Does one of the following greece jobs offer sound appealing to you. Book ferry tickets before you go to avoid having to figure out the greek system. Take a look at our list of the 10 best cruise lines for a greek islandhopping odyssey. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Hopping between the greek islands really took off during the 1960s and 70s. My adventures on an incredible island hopping voyage in the aegean sea, displaying the beauty of serifos, sifnos, and milos islands.
If you are interested to find a job in greece, check the following job advertisements ranked by location. Id love to do a greek island hopping cruise, and not because i want to visit the party islands. 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. Europe island hopping in cyclades must say up front that i got interested in such a trip after being asked to do a 7 day biking trip across 7 greek islands, only i wasnt interested in the. Twelve large islands and numerous smaller ones with crystal clear waters, sandy or pebbly beaches, important archaeological finds, imposing byzantine and medieval monuments and unique traditional settlements are waiting to be discovered. Greek island hopping sets the standard for independent travellers guidebooks to the greek islands. There is a share button for each uploaded post or photo at the bottom of the photo together with the other social media buttons. She began guiding professionally in 2012 and is an rei 2015 top guide award recipient in recognition of. Compare and book shore excursions for your next cruise. William abranowicz has photographed greece and the greek islands for over a decade and his images show all dimensions of greek life. Ferries greece greek ferry tickets for ferries to greece and italy. This island hop moves from athens to santorini, with lesserknown naxos and tinos. Travelling around mykonos, paros, santorini, milos and athens.
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. If you select some of the famous islands like santorini, mykonos, you have to book many months in advance. Santorini and mykonos rank as some of the top islands to visit in greece. Hike greeces beautiful cyclades hopping from island to island with rei. Cruises taking in the cyclades one of the six major greek island groups include a. The countrys largest island is crete, with euboea being second largest. Other large greek islands include rhodes and lesbos in the aegean sea, and corfu and cephalonia in the ionian sea. Greece ferries online booking system for all greek ferries.
Sign up for trip updates or book a private departure. For the ultimate trip, try a sevenday, nineday or 11day greek island hopping adventure to some of these hot spots. Exclusive greek island hopping pass by hostelbay tour the cyclades short. The ideal climate, safe waters and small distances between ports and coasts, have made the greek islands extremely popular among greek and foreign visitors. 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. Exclusive greek island hopping pass by hostelbay tour. A trip to greeces islandssantorini, mykonos, hydra, corfu, and moreis an. 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. 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. Nina pihtayanukul, travel consultant greece and the greek islands have always been a bucket list destination of mine. 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 is a great itinerary for someone who wants to see a lot of the cyclades. Book our exclusive island hopping pass and ferry tickets. I started my own adventures with the help of this book in may 2010 and my adventures.
It supports multiple destinations, which makes ideal for island hopping. Ultimate european plus greek islands 46 destinations by. Mar 05, 2012 the cover of my 2007 greek island hopping guide by thomas cook publishing. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the. 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. 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. Dec 20, 2012 greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. Best cruises for greek island hopping cruise critic. Renowned for its laidback charm, mediterranean beauty and refreshing cuisine, greece is an exceptional honeymoon destination.
The ultimate greek island hopping experience minus the crowds and ferry timetables. If you need to fly a long distance to reach your port of departure, we suggest that you arrive at the port city at least one or two days in advance of your greek islands cruise. Getting there is a big part of the adventure, and island hopping is a. Its already five years old, but much of the information in my wellworn copy of greek island hopping 2007 is still so relevant and useful, this is the first book i pick up whenever i need to plan a trip or find an answer for questions that friends or i might have about travelling in greece. The greek islands are a unique phenomenon in europe. Greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides. Mar 06, 2017 island hopping in the winter part one leros monday, march 6, 2017 dodecanese, dodecanese seaways, islandhopping, leros, leros mental asylum, marc dubin lakki, the second town on leros, was laid out by the italians in the 1930s and has many fine examples of italian rationalist architecture. A photography book by william abranowicz captures the essence of life in modern greece. The island complex of dodecanese in southeastern aegean is the sunniest corner in greece. Island hopping in cyclades fodors travel talk forums. Luckily enough, i was able to go there this august on the greek island hopper with trafalgar with my fiance and fellow travel consultant, alfonso ruiz. Ultimate european plus greek islands 46 destinations includes accommodation in a hotel and hostel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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