Travalgar greek islan hopper tour greece forum tripadvisor. Europe greek island hopping with teenage kids im planning to holiday in the greek islands cyclades in early july 2011 with my wife and two kids, aged 17 and 18. If you want to spend your days on golden beaches or discovering aegean architecture, then ios should be on your list when planning a greek islandhopping adventure. Book your ferry easily and fast via our website or our partners website. I also recommend which is probably the best ferry booking site. The ultimate greek islandhopping experience minus the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Hike greeces beautiful cyclades hopping from island to island with rei.
Insight guides the greek islands travel guide with free ebook. How to make the most of your greek island hopping the. Use a travel agent to book all your greek island hopping ferry tickets and transfers in advance. In my case, i booked everything through greeka and my airport transfer guy brought my ferry tickets to the airport. Santorini to mykonos island hopping plus 3 more magical. Relax, shop in the island s charming town center, or even visit a local museum. I bought a number of books about greece while planning my trip including greek island hopping 2012.
Greek island hopping is an excellent greece travel resource. 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. We also just published a howto world travel book, plan your escape. Undoubtedly another party island, get up early and youll find historical landmarks such as homers tomb or visit some of over 350 churches on the island.
For a general guide book the 2 big players in the uk at least are rough guide and lonely planet. The eurail greek islands pass is a unique pass that lets you discover magnificent islands like crete, mykonos, and santorini. This island hop moves from athens to santorini, with lesserknown naxos and tinos. Frewin poffley is the author of greek island hopping 20 3. Updated annually, this book is the most comprehensive and detailed guide to the greek islands. In greece, island hopping is an amazing experience because the greek islands are literally numerous. To the side lay a pad of paper upon which to write confessions. Greek island hopping travel guide to holidays in greece. Discover this 8 day greek island hopping package from athens to mykonos and santorini islands. Greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides. 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. Favorit book independent travellers greek island hopping 2006.
Best cruises for greek island hopping cruise critic. Frewin poffley has 22 books on goodreads with 58 ratings. Greek island hopping is an excellent greece travel. Distance and transportation in your greek island hopping plan.
The greek island hopping books provide incredibly detailed information about the greek ferry network, including routes, ferry lines, and individual boats. I never had to worry about buying ferry tickets or arranging a transfer while i was traveling, which let me really enjoy my holiday. Formed by a collapsed volcanic crater, santorini is a long, steep and colorful island with some of the most instagramworthy spots in greece. Mar 05, 2012 the cover of my 2007 greek island hopping guide by thomas cook publishing.
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. Take 5 or 6 ferry trips to the islands of your choice. So, we have listened and put together a few island tours departing from athens, starting from 1 to 4 days. After lunch and explorations by the port of rafina, we travel by highspeed catamaran to the island of tinos and the true start of our island hopping adventure. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Greek island hopping guides to the best greek islands turn your greek island hopping dreams into reality with this guide to visiting the best greek islands. Greek island hopping is very easy done by yourself. From late may to early october, there are ferry connections between most islands in an island group the cyclades, the dodecanese, the sporades, the saronic islands, the ionian islands and from crete to the cyclades. Scattered across the aegean and ionian seas, the greek islands lure many. 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.
Mar 16, 2010 i have just returned from my first greek island hopping holiday and used this book a lot. You will gather a lot of information from this book. Rich in historical significance, these greek islands are collectively known as the. It would have been better to say 3 ferries to xxx a day as a guide.
The ultimate greek island hopping experience minus the crowds and ferry timetables. Frewin poffleys most popular book is greek island hopping independent travellers guides. If you dont have confidence to book for yourself and find out how to book ferries and hotels, then the tour maybe your only option. Greek island hopping sets the standard for independent travellers guidebooks to the greek islands. Greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. You have so many choices when it comes to honeymoon. Popular prearranged tours include cruises, sailing trips. 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.
Dec 20, 2012 greek island hopping tells it how it is so its an invaluable resource for finding a destination to suit you. Frewin poffley this annual with its distinctive style, honest commentary and comprehensive coverage is perfect for island veterans and novice hoppers alike. A must have for any independent traveler to the greek islands. Spend the day beach hopping and celebspotting around the island of mykonos. How your greek summer holiday can help save greece travel. They can get the schedules and wont book a hotel for a day that there is no boat. 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. If you are going to the popular islands mykonos, santorini, paros, naxos, rhodes, crete etc by doing one of these combinations of 2, 3, 4, of 5 islands you are letting the agent deal with the hassles of finding the. Plan your perfect greek islandhopping adventure lonely. Greek island hopping 2012 hits bookstores later this month, and can be ordered online.
Tours in europe greek island hopping trip to athens. Should you book a greek island hopping tour or plan your trip on your own. The information for each island in the 2011 book was great. Nov 14, 2016 must have pdf greek island hopping 2012 full read most wanted.
If you are going to more than one island this is especially true. Another important ancient site from the minoan times in crete is the minoan palace of phaestos, located on the southern side of the island, where the famous disk of phaestos was discovered. Or, join our full day island hopping and sunset cruise. For the ultimate trip, try a sevenday, nineday or 11day greek island hopping adventure to some of these hot spots. Greek island hopping itinerary your route is only bound by the ferry schedule. The cover of my 2007 greek island hopping guide by thomas cook publishing. The most famous archaeological site to visit in santorini is the minoan town of akrotiri, excavated under tones of volcanic ash. 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.
A greek island hopping honeymoon can provide a more immersive and memorable experience to completely whisk you away. Getting there is a big part of the adventure, and island hopping is a breeze. In fact, the greek capital is a very convenient place to start your holidays as it has three main ports piraeus, rafina, lavrion and a large airport that offers transport to the islands. Your greek island hopping adventure begins as you watch the beautiful sunrise from the back of a ferry departing athens. Santorini and mykonos rank as some of the top islands to visit in greece.
See more ideas about greek island hopping, greek islands and island. Europe recommended guide books for the greek islands we were just approached about the possibility of a moorings sailing trip around the greek isles. Book your lowest price greek fast ferries pass or ticket for top notch holidays. If youre looking for some longer books set in greece, try the spirited zorba the greek, the classic corellis mandolin or the moving tale of the island. Planning to visit other greek islands before or after crete. This is a great itinerary for someone who wants to see a lot of the cyclades. Main island hopping area in greece is aegean sea and secondly the ionian sea. Which is the best greek island hopping route for you. Not exactly images designed to encourage britons to book a holiday. The tour of delos if you go there from mykonos had better information than what we overheard on the tours. Recommended guide books for the greek islands fodors. Ancient akrotiri a minoan bronze age settlement located on the volcanic greek island of santorini.
Hi, i am wanting to book my ferry tickets for the greek islands santorini to ios. 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. This saves money and may give you a far better experience. On another internet site, someone had posted that a substantial amount of the island hopping guides info was outdated. Among the top greek islands with famous ancient sites to visit, we could not miss the island of santorini. Jun 22, 2012 how your greek summer holiday can help save greece. 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. Go from one island to another on an island hopping adventure. The greek islands are a unique phenomenon in europe. 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.
How to plan your greek island hopping journey with our map. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Oct 17, 2012 samos is not a front line island like santorini or mykonos. In aegean, there are 4 main areas that we will focus. Within 24 hours of getting the books, i did a quick survey and decided which to keep and which to return. Travalgar greek islan hopper tour watch this topic. 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. I chose to return greek island hopping, to me it didnt feel like an easy guide to navigate and the. Buy greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides 2012 by frewin poffley isbn. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Explore the greek islands and discover the sundrenched beach vibes of mykonos, paros, santorini, and ios. Greek island hopping by frewin poffley edition differences. Greece island hopper featuring athens, mykonos and. Books by frewin poffley author of greek island hopping. The largest of the greek islands is crete a place where youll discover a diverse. Greek island accommodations range from rustic dhomatia to designer hotels with spectacular views. Big deals greek island hopping, 20th best seller books most. Travel by ferry across the crystal blue waters of the aegean and explore seaside villages and whitewashed shores. Amorgos, you can book a cabin on the overnight ferry arriving at 2am and this gives you. Greek island hopping 2012 paperback march 20, 2012 by frewin poffley author. The cyclades is the ideal greek island hopping group, having frequent ferries and short journey times.
Ill show you how to book a ferry easily, which greek islands to visit, and more. You will find below many private greek islands hopping packages we propose to help you organize your holidays to the with ease and totally carefree. Also visit fantasy travels greek islandhopping programs because you may find. As per the recommendations of many others, i definitely plan to buy greek island hopping guide by frewin poffley. Jun 14, 2018 my revised 10 night greek island hopping itinerary. They were ideal for island hopping, short enough to read a story while on a boat trip. Greece island hopper featuring athens, mykonos and santorini. Explore the capital of athens and visit some of this citys most famous sights including the acropolis, the temple of zeus and the houses of parliament. Renowned for its laidback charm, mediterranean beauty and refreshing cuisine, greece is an exceptional honeymoon destination. Sign up for trip updates or book a private departure.
Well, traveling with a ferry from santorini to mykonos is one of the most popular greek island hopping routes. 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. It is as easy as it can get to travel from one island to another and. Island hopping in greeces dodecanese travel the guardian. Even outoftheway islands get heavy tourist traffic in the summer, so options abound. At the busiest times julyseptember, peaking in august, visitors can outnumber beds. The 2012 edition is supposed to be coming out at the end of the month.
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. 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. Greek island hopping by poffley, frewin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ios, greece overlooking the stunning mediterranean.
Mar 05, 2012 greek island hopping 2012 hits bookstores later this month, and can be ordered online. Greek island hopping with teenage kids fodors travel talk. The main reason why santorini is the ideal starting point for island hopping to other greek islands of the aegean sea is its close distance from them. 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. Our time there was absolutely blissful magical even. But it was the first nearby greek island with good transport links to others as i travelled down the turkish coast big attractive lesbos further north had no direct transfers to the cyclades in shoulder season 2012. Greek island hopper fixed itinerary 11 day full itinerary breakdown and route map. Greek island ferry schedules athens survival guide. Explore greek islands holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. There are two ways to plan your travels through the greek islands. Once youve got a couple of options in mind you can go online to research ferries, tours, historical sites, hotels and other aspects of the tourist infrastructure available for visitors to the islands youre considering. 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. 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.
Stroll on a black sand beach in perissa or snap photos of red sand beach. Now in its 18th edition, this annual favourite is bigger and better t. Greek island hopping guides to the best greek islands. These twoweek itineraries include a shortlist of the classical sites, island hopping in the cyclades the ultimate summer experience, a cretan odyssey and, for greece aficionados. Just one quick question, when i was checking the different editions 2011, 2012,20, they were all listed as being 720 pages. If you think it is hard getting the schedules from pireaus try getting them for the boats that go between the islands. Greece itineraries tourist routes in greece rough guides. The second largest island is euboea, which is separated from the mainland by the 60mwide. We begin the day at the parthenon, a temple on the acropolis dedicated to the goddess athena, and also visit the new acropolis museum. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I started my own adventures with the help of this book in may 2010 and my adventures. Board your ferry at piraeus port and set off for the gorgeous island of mykonos. Although there are as many possible routes as there are greek islands, weve put together four inspiring greece itineraries that should each last around a fortnight.
Book ferry tickets to the greek islands in advance stage 2. If you like more the islands with lush greenery than the dry and wild cyclades, then the islands of sporades are perfect for you. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Last summer, jurgen and i spent ten idyllic days island hopping in greece. Whether you like to party in hipster clubs or sit on a quiet beach with your favourite book, you can be sure that the greek islands have something for every traveller. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. So, the aegean sea is not only the cyclades, crete and the dodecanese. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Our greek island vacation packages depart from athens but also from some popular islands like mykonos, santorini and rhodes. She began guiding professionally in 2012 and is an rei 2015 top guide award recipient in recognition of. Why honeymoon in one destination, when you can honeymoon in 3. Experience the magic of greece with a 12 day greek island hopping adventure. Greek island hopping independent travellers guides.
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