GREECE
In and around Greece
In May 2006, we traveled to Greece, one of the best months to visit this must-see destination. We were thrilled with our two-week vacation of wonderful weather, delicious mediterranean food, beautiful beaches and views, famous cycladic architecture and mind-boggling history. In two weeks, it is impossible to see all of Greece, so we decided to focus on a specific region, and we chose one of the more popular itineraries in Greek tourism. Many people opt for an organized tour or a cruise to see what we did, but we found it quite easy and also fun to spend a couple months researching and planning for our trip. We flew standby to Athens, after connecting through London and Frankfurt, to begin our voyage in the capital where greek gods were once worshipped and the modern Olympics were founded. Following Athens, we began our island hopping adventure in the Cyclades. We spent 3 nights in 3 islands: Santorini, Naxos and Mykonos; each beautiful with something unique to offer.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Flying Standby
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Athens
We arrived in Athens in the late afternoon after making some tight connections in London and Frankfurt. As we were traveling standby and didn't kno... Continue reading »
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Santorini
On an overnight ferry from Athens, scheduled to arrive in Santorini at 8 am, we woke up in time to make our way onto the d... Continue reading »
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Naxos
We left Santorini with heavy hearts, not knowing what to expect in Naxos. After a 3 hour ferry ride we arrived in Naxos to the sight of the Portara... Continue reading »
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Mykonos
Mykonos was probably our favorite of the islands we visited, because while glamorous and entertaining, it manages to stay true to its tra... Continue reading »
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