All The Things to Know Before You Head to the Greek Islands | Greece Travel 

You’re welcome! It’s generally fine to be out at night alone if you are in a populated well lit area. I’m sure your cousins will look out for you though.

Going out in the evenings in Athens alone (or the islands) has never been a problem for me! It’s cooler and I love seeing the Acropolis lit up at night!

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Thank you so much! You made my day. Please feel free to forward them anything you think will be helpful. Καλό Καλοκαίρι!!

@@agirlandherpassport I must say, your videos are calming and so informative and just nicely done. I was been in the travel industry when I was younger. I worked for Wardair for many years if anyone has heard of it (from Canada) - best charter airline. Was bougth out by Canadian Airlines who I worked for a few years with. Travelled all over. Then I had babies. Now they are adults and I am ready to travel again.

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Slow is the way in Greece. I did the same thing when coming back from my sailing trip. I got a hotel for the day in Kos. Got to nap and shower.

The last time i was there it felt like the slower ferries with ample deck space and outdoor seating were being replaced with the dreadful flying dolphin variety where you are strapped to a seat with a just a tiny window. Part of the enjoyment of a Greek Island holiday for me was and is the lovely ferry ride with several picturesque stops. The longer you stay in Greece the slower the pace in your own life becomes, the sweet spot in my personal experience begins after the third or fourth week , unfortunately most tourists are not there long enough to feel that transition..

I’m not a fan of the fast ferries either. I hope they don’t all get replaced. What I don’t like is they seem to be overselling them now which makes it hard to find a seat especially in COVID times.

@@agirlandherpassport Arriving and leaving Greece I always try to get a slow ferry. It’s part of the experience for me, sitting outside and watching the sea and islands. Sometimes I see dolphins! When I just want to get to a nearby island I don’t mind a fast one. I do think they’re more difficult when dragging luggage-and suitcases seem to get buried in a heap and it’s a job to get them out! I agree with the other comment too, about staying longer to get the pace. The slower pace is part of the magic of Greece!

I haven’t but that is because I don’t have a car to get to the ferry that goes there. My skin also doesn’t love the water close to Athens. But I have heard good things!!

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Thanks! I actually think a lot of people like taking the ferries. I do if they aren't too long.

I love taking ferries as I love the water and scenery cruising by islands!!

Syros sounds lovely Keith. One day......

Thank you! It doesn’t happen anymore. Everyone is on the internet now, even in Greece. You have to book in advance for July and August and most likely September. I drink the water in Athens but that is about it. Apparently Aegina is on Athens water as well.

The weather can be a little iffy (some cloudy/rainy days) but still warm though. The islands in southern Greece are a safe bet till end of October.

It should be fine. It might rain one day but usually not for long. I have swam at the end of October before.

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I think it is when you transfer that seems to be the issue. Get some Airtags to put in your bag or a tracker of some kind so that if they do get lost, you can try to find them! Have a great trip and just remember you can buy everything here if you need.

@@agirlandherpassport I will get a max. luggage insurance as I for a guy , I don't travel light😀. Thank you I appreciate it. It's going to be epic. Every time I come, I don't want to go back and already start planning my next trip. It's like , I should have gone here and there, but you never have the time to see everything you want to see. There are always some choices to be made. Stay safe out there !

The weather won’t be cold but the water will still be a bit chilly. It kind of depends on what you are used to.

@A Girl and Her Passport thanks for the quick response I guess I'll find out..Great chanel keep it up 👍👍

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Your hotel may be able to book one for you. I use Welcome Pickups for those early morning ones so I know I have a taxi and don't stress about it. www.welcomepickups.com/?tap_a=26297-438366&tap_s=2082833-652438

No, I am a Scorpio. Just very detail oriented.

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I know this used to be a very popular thing to do but this year has been extremely busy even late into the season. I wouldn't chance it. Go look at see if there is availability for now and make a decision.

If you are coming in July or August you must book in advance. If you know the dates that you are coming no matter the time of year, go ahead and book.

Are you going to see Athens as well or just islands?

@@agirlandherpassport Hi Tiffany, yes we will definitely go to the Acropolis +6 sites. We have finalized our itinerary. Booked our ferries. Sep 7 arr Ath, o/n ferry to Crete, staying in Rethymnos 2nts, 1nt Heraklion, Sep 11 ferry to Naxos for 4 nts, Sep 15 ferry to Paros for 3 nts, Sep 8 ferry to Piraeus, 1 nt by Acropolis, 1 nt by ATH airport for flight home Sep 20. Love to meet you!! 🌞

Thank you again for all your guidance! Keep those videos coming. Do you have one of Crete? One of the reasons we chose Crete (even though I prefer smaller islands, the ferry worked well with our plans since we decided to omit Turkey) and my friend was there and after doing some research of it, I found some good places to visit there (staying in Rethmynos, visiting Chania and the Knossos Palace). The only reason we omitted it was because in the back of my mind I thought it would be too much to enjoy some down time as we would be on ferries a lot and long bus rides between Bodrum and Cappadocia. Having said that I'm dissapointed as I wanted so much to stay there in a cave hotel, watch the hot air balloons go off, take an ATV sunset tour. I will go there one day for a longer time and do some more Greek island hopping. Sorry for the long winded post but I guess I'm excited and wanted to share this information for others who may one day consider this itinerary.🌺

You're welcome. I haven't been to Crete yet, unfortunately. It is not easy to do Turkey and Greece in the same trip if you don't have several weeks. There is just too much to see.

Yes, it is safe to take the bus then. I have taken it at that hour and the bus was full!

It is really to far to do a day trip. You won't have much time. The port at Santorini is crowded and getting out of it can take a long time.

@@agirlandherpassport thank you so much i think i will just explore paros LOL im going to Kalamata as partners family is from there i found the video u did on that so helpful

@@melissamaximos776 You’re welcome! Kalamata is great.

@@agirlandherpassport i have watched so many of ur videos they are so helpful id love to see u when im in Athens if you are around :) thank you sooo much

Thank you so much!! I’m traveling most of the summer unfortunately

The only way to get from Santorini to Mykonos is by ferry. You can fly from Mykonos to Athens though if you want. You can fly from Santorini to Mykonos but you would have to have a layover in Athens.

@@agirlandherpassport thank you very much for the prompt response! Which ferry will get me from Santorini to Mykonos the fastest?

It will depend on the date you traveling. I would check here, www.ferryhopper.com/en/?aff_uid=grlps

@Matthew Martin There are many in the center. Some stores also offer it; you can check that out here, usebounce.com/?ref=TIFFANYJJKVOBOADKCXA

What do you want to do on your trip?

@@agirlandherpassport we like beaches and quaint villages and culture

I always advise to go the day before. It isn't worth missing your flight. The flight will be fine. I have done it many times here.

@@agirlandherpassport I also read lots of reviews stating that luggage gets lost on Aegean and Sky Express prop planes since their cargo space is limited

Not all the planes are prop planes. It hasn’t happened to me but I tend to not fly in the high season.

It's actually best to just withdraw money from a Greek bank atm. This will help, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BYYdGV9iatY.html

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Don’t stress. If you know what could happen and plan for it, then you will be fine. Then if nothing happens, which is probably won’t, you will have an extra good time. Both are close to Mykonos so you could fly there from Athens and take a shorter ferry ride.

@@agirlandherpassport Do you suggest flying to Mykonos and taking the ferry instead of just taking the ferry? Also was thinking of possibly Aegina or Hydra since they're super close to Athens.

You should do what you are comfortable with. Hydra will be very quiet by then and it might be hard to get there in October. Aegina is a good option too.

I do see them in Greece. How long are you planning on staying? Three islands is a lot even more young people.

@@agirlandherpassport well I’m just trying to do a little planning ahead of next summer lol but probably 3 weeks. I thought a few days in Athen( and then spending the day in Athens again the night before our return flight) and then maybe a few days on each island. You are probably right that 3 is a lot. But I like to think of at least 3 islands. My parents are older so they really just enjoy strolling and relaxing and not going 24/7. ( also we love to do tours that take you around all day so that way we don’t worry about transportation with site seeing)But they like going around cute towns. They like boat tours and we not big water sports people lol. But you are right a town like Santorini is too hilly 😭what 3 islands would you suggest are pretty with enough to do and see but not as hilly?

@@clisaa6974 Naxos might be a good option. It has hilly parts but a few good bus tours that take you to cute towns. Then you could hit Paros which is pretty flat. Then maybe one of the small Cyclades and maybe a day trip to Delos.

@@agirlandherpassport thank you! I’ll look into them🙂

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Haha! So much easier since you guys usually have less beauty products too.