Unless youre a keen swimmer the best, and often the only way to get between islands is by ferry, which is also part of the experience. Another popular greek island hopping by ferry is the route from athens to paros and naxos. There are so many ferries from mykonos to santorini and numerous other beautiful greek islands. Summer ferry schedules never used to be issued before may but ferry firms have already released their 2014 schedules. Frewin poffley has 22 books on goodreads with 58 ratings. Youll arrive in town at precisely the same time as 2,000 other visitors, all hoping to fit the maximum amount of sightseeing, shopping, or beach time in a single day.
Frewin poffleys most popular book is greek island hopping independent travellers guides. The greek islands are madetoorder for cruising and a major destination for cruise ships. The cyclades are the pictureperfect greek islands where. We provide a large list of hotels to choose from and all the available ferryair itineraries to travel to the greek islands. Buy greek island hopping independent travellers guides rev ed by aa publishing isbn. Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Santorini, mykonos and paros with the typical cycladic architecture. Greek ferry hopping is a popular way to visit many greek islands in one holiday. The dazzling colours and great food of greeces famous islands. Wed probably prefer the more quiet, off the beaten track locations where we can walk around visiting any points of. Mar 16, 2010 now in its 20th edition, the island hoppers bible returns, fully updated to give the most comprehensive coverage of the greek islands ever. Were planning on greek island hopping for our honeymoon in august for 2 weeks my other half is a teacher so school holidays it has to be. Getting there is a big part of the adventure, and island hopping is a breeze. Greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. And despite tourist development, the greek islands have not lost their original character. Greek island hopping tour trips to greece package holidays, greek islands holiday vacation packages greece.
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. Wed probably prefer the more quiet, off the beaten track locations where we can walk around visiting any points of interest, swim kayak and generally spend some lazy days. Our best island hopping packages in greece for 2014 blog. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Its fun and easy to book your own trip and much more rewarding. 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 guides to the best greek islands. I have been researching the islands and have decided on the cyclades. In summer it receives many internal, external and charter flights from abroad, making it easy for people from other countries to come to the island. Though all the accommodation is nice, book a blue studio for the.
Plan your perfect greek island hopping adventure lonely planet the who has classified coronavirus covid19. Your greek island hopping adventure begins as you watch the beautiful sunrise from the back of a ferry departing athens. Buy greek island hopping 2014 22 by frewin poffley isbn. To begin with, im going to list the greek islands ive currently got travel guides about.
Should you book a greek island hopping tour or plan your trip on your own. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the. Bluesky approach to greek island hopping by seaplane. If theres one country i repeatedly come back to, its greece. Greek island hopping jan 2011 europe western europe. Jan 7, 2014 if you were going to make a greek island your holiday destination, youd be faced with the tough decision of which one to choose, so weve put together a holiday that combines three of the best. Crete population 650,000, the largest greek island, at the southern end of the aegean sea, appeared as a dot on the horizon, but soon the sheer rugged beauty of the terrain became apparent. Greek island holidays greek island hopping contiki ca. Id decided to let someone else book ferries, transfers and hotels a tour operator which had just introduced the islands to its portfolio and. Visit santorini and go on a spectacular volcano cruise. Mykonos, santorini and ios are at your disposal, you have plenty of time to shop, dine, relax or party. Theres more than just spending your holidays in mykonos, when in greece. Choosing a greek island hopping holiday is easy, as our itineraries take the hard work out of researching your hotel and route. Im after some advice on my holiday plans for this year.
This year the family felt ready and so with her husband and their 11 and eightyearold kids in tow. Dec 20, 2012 greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. The ultimate greek island hopping experience minus the crowds and ferry timetables. If i could spend the rest of my life doing one thing it would be island hopping. Let us assist you to find the perfect customized tour itinerary. Greek island hopping in may 2014 fodors travel talk forums. 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.
Greek islands hopping is easy and it much more low cost you think. Ancient temples stand tall on cliffs overlooking the turquoise seas, olive trees grow amongst a rugged landscape, cobblestoned streets lead to local tasty tavernas and best of all sandy beaches that stretch out for miles. From rhodes, there are ferries to smaller close islands and to crete. Im travelling to greece this august and wanted to do some island hopping for about 910 days i suppose 34 islands with a few days on each. I never had to worry about buying ferry tickets or arranging a transfer while i was traveling, which let me really enjoy my holiday. Greek island hopping 2014 greece forum tripadvisor. We have a collection of hotels spread across popular islands such as crete, kos, corfu and santorini.
Underneath that, ive included useful tips and advice for planning a greek island hopping adventure. Island hopping in greece cyclades my travel affairs blog. Last summer, jurgen and i spent ten idyllic days island hopping in greece. Helpful tips for traveling the greek islands the blonde. 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 by frewin poffley edition differences. To the side lay a pad of paper upon which to write confessions. Some convenient greek island hopping packages from rhodes may include the close islands of kos, simi, kalymnos, and patmos.
Mountain ranges fall precipitously to the sea, and a narrow plain on the north side of the island allows for habitation. Popular prearranged tours include cruises, sailing trips, and day trips from athens. Travel by ferry across the crystal blue waters of the aegean and explore seaside villages and whitewashed shores. Best europe best of the aegean vacation packages, custom europe best of the aegean vacation packages, flexible trips to europe best of the aegean.
Greek island hopping 2014 greece message board tripadvisor. Island hopping in greeces dodecanese travel the guardian. Greek island hopping includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. The ferry trip from paros to naxos is very short 3060 min depending on vessel and therefore it is very easy to travel from one island to the other. Spreading in two main seas, the aegean and the ionian, the greek islands are divided into smaller groups. If you like this greek island hopping, 20th, by thomas cook publishing, you can likewise take it as your own. Each ferry company still publishes only its own schedule but there are now websites such at greek travel pages where you can find comprehensive details of routes and greek island ferry connections. Want to know a secret about mykonos island hopping. Hi, were planning on greek island hopping for our honeymoon in august for 2 weeks my other half is a teacher so school holidays it has to be. Ferryhopper ferry tickets to greek islands, spain, italy.
Our time there was absolutely blissful magical even. The eurail greek islands pass is a unique pass that lets you discover magnificent islands like crete, mykonos, and santorini. We have a collection of hotels spread across popular islands such as crete. So, we have listened and put together a few island tours departing from athens, starting from 1 to 4 days. This is why ferry hopping from one island to the other is the most popular holiday style in greece. We would like to leave for the honeymoon on may 11th and. Find the easiest way to travel between greek islands, and enjoy a hasslefree island hopping journey. Heres everything you need to know including island hopping routes and itineraries, ticket info and island inspo. 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. It is the most complete of the island hopping tours visiting the most loved islands in the aegean sea. As known, in this sophisticated era, modern technology will. 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.
Upon arrival, one of the first things that you must do is book your ferry to the next island. The ten day island hopping tour that has it all athens, mykonos, santorini and ios. An amazing group of people with stories that rival greek mythology. 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. Greek island vacations greek island hopping contiki us. With its tellithowitis commentary and reliable information on all of the islands and how best to travel to and between them, greek island hopping is perfect for seasoned and new hoppers alike. Our blog page 11 of information about greek ferries and. All greek island hopping tours holiday packages to the. A jetsetters guide to island hopping in greece jetset times. Wed probably prefer the more quiet, off the beaten track locations where we can walk around. How to visit the greek islands on a budget 2019 edition by ryan gargiulo greece, greek islands. With the adventure tour greek island hopping, you have a day tour package taking you through athens, greece and 3 other destinations in greece.
Which is the best greek island hopping route for you. Greek island hopping 101 everything you need to know. Greek island hopping tour trips, greek islands vacation packages. Journalist lorenza bacino had been yearning to relive her youth and do a spot of island hopping, but was reluctant to try it until the kids were a little older. In my case, i booked everything through greeka and my airport transfer guy brought my ferry tickets to the airport. There are a total of 168 inhabited greek islands that are located in the aegean and ionian seas, and these have been broadly split into eight main island groups. Book the best the greek islands vacations the greek islands. Already planning to hop on a ferry from athens to mykonos and wondering whats next. Our vacation packages for greece include island hopping, honeymoon packages, greek island and turkey cruises, luxury resorts and tours, family vacations and much more. From the picturesque cliffs of santorini to the seaside clubs of mykonos, greek island hopping tours have perfected the art of the mediterranean holiday. Myself and my wife would like to spend 2 weeks island hopping in greece in early august. Europe best of the aegean vacations packages custom.
Book your ferry tickets for the islands of greece, italy and turkey. Books by frewin poffley author of greek island hopping. If you are organizing a group, contact us and we will be happy to provide a quote. If youre coming on a cruise, your challenge is to beat the hordes. Now when the rainy and grey november is in a full swing i often daydream about summer destinations and post those perfect turquoise water pictures from island hopping in greece on my instagram so i have come up with this superb guide to the best greek. Theres also time for wining, dining and sightseeing in the capital, athens, at the. Each greek island has something special and marvelous to offer, with its own distinctive character. Tours in europe greek island hopping trip to athens.
Crete is the largest of the greek islands and draws many visitors, while the ionian islands have popular destinations such as corfu, kefalonia, and zante. The most popular island group is the cyclades islands. Island hopping pass vs winging it greece forum tripadvisor. As per the recommendations of many others, i definitely plan to buy greek island hopping guide by frewin poffley. The 2007 ed 720 pages is good enough for 2014 to be honest. This article was amended on 12 august 2014 to correct the starting rates at the esperas santorini hotel. Watch in hd contiki greek island hopping august 1729 2014. If you desire a more private and personal experience, or are planning your honeymoon, then this is the ideal choice. You can save on the cost of ferry tickets by getting an inter island pass or greek island pass from another of our partners. 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. Here are our best island hopping tours in greece that we suggest for summer 2014. In the interest of the health and safety of our staff and our customers we have decided to close our offices to public access, however, we remain open and committed to assisting you by phone and email. Just one quick question, when i was checking the different editions 2011,2012,20, they were all listed as being 720 pages.
On second thought, missing your ferry doesnt sound like such a bad idea. Island hopping in greece is one of europes unmissable adventures. The best websites for booking a greek holiday are for hotels for flights for ferries. Many who opt for island hopping in the cyclades will fly to mykonos or santorini as these have airports that will take international and charter flights. Take 5 or 6 ferry trips to the islands of your choice. Use a travel agent to book all your greek island hopping ferry tickets and transfers in advance.
Half a mile across the sea is the legendary island of keros, once thought to be the. The cyclades is the ideal greek island hopping group, having frequent ferries and short journey times. Choose from stays in luxury resorts to traditional studios on the beachfront or in quieter retreats. I have seen that i am able to purchase an island hopping pass that includes ferries from athens to mykonos to santorini and back to athens plus 6 nights accommodation however. Greek island hopping independent travellers thomas cook. How to island hop in greece with kids mums do travel. How to visit the greek islands on a budget 2019 edition. Ferries to naxos and paros depart daily from piraeus and rafina, the two main ports of athens.
Greek island hopping travel guide to holidays in greece. Only a short hop from athens, this little island is to be avoided in high. A few days ago i found myself dreaming about island hopping in greece, trekking in the dolomites and chilling in beautiful istria. Sep 15, 2014 if you think backpacking in greece with children sounds like hard work, think again. See more ideas about greek islands, greek island hopping and island. They are notorious for selling out fast and the last thing you want is to be stranded on an island. I started my own adventures with the help of this book in may 2010 and my adventures have been going on. I have greek island hopping jan 2011 europe western europe lonely planet forum thorn tree. Greek island hopping recommended by sovereign holidays. Buy greek island hopping independent travellers thomas cook independent travellers guides 18th revised edition by thomas cook publishing isbn. 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. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
In addition to our portfolio, we are happy to arrange a customized vacation package tailored to your needs and preferences. I would agree with the three island plan, most people think island hopping is a different place everyday, but i found both on the mainland and the islands, travel mostly occurs in the middle of the day, takes longer than planned late starts or arrivals, other issues and basically chews up most of a day by the time you get settled again somewhere. My boyfriend and i are planning on a week in greece in mid august. There are two ways to plan your travels through the greek islands. 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. When you book a sovereign holiday you can rest assured you will be saying in luxury. Greek island hopping independent travellers guides. Greek island hopping has just got easier with our new recommended three island hops.