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How many days is enough to see Athens, Mykonos, Santorini?
Need advice from experienced tourists in Greece. Vacation, as usual, two weeks. Arrival in Athens, departure from Heraklion. Preliminarily I plan 3.5 days for Athens. From Athens by ferry to Mykonos, there are 2 full days, then Santorini 2 full days, then Crete 6.5 days. Crete on the residual principle. First of all, I am worried about whether there will be enough time for Athens and Santorini with Mykonos.
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In one day I coped with Athens. I had enough time, but I'm not a fan of the ruins, although I was noted at the famous Athenian mast. incl. changing of the guard. I don't know about other locations.
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answered 5 years ago
I won’t say about Athens and Mykonos, but you need four full days on Santorini.
1st day to walk and Fira and Imerovigli, climb the rock Skaros.
Day 2 In the morning, go to Oia, and at 14.00 return to the port of Fira and take an excursion to the volcano.
On the 3rd day, you need to go to the excavations in Akrotiri, and after 11.00 drive to the Red Beach, from there take a boat ticket to all three beaches - Red, White and Black.
The 4th day is worth relaxing on the beaches of Kamari and Perissa, as well as meeting the sunset in Fira and going to a performance at the local theater. Many want to meet the sunset in Oia.
And there are also the ruins of ancient Fira, a museum of artifacts, the monastery of Elijah the Prophet high on the mountain. And wineries along the way, including a wine museum.
1st day to walk and Fira and Imerovigli, climb the rock Skaros.
Day 2 In the morning, go to Oia, and at 14.00 return to the port of Fira and take an excursion to the volcano.
On the 3rd day, you need to go to the excavations in Akrotiri, and after 11.00 drive to the Red Beach, from there take a boat ticket to all three beaches - Red, White and Black.
The 4th day is worth relaxing on the beaches of Kamari and Perissa, as well as meeting the sunset in Fira and going to a performance at the local theater. Many want to meet the sunset in Oia.
And there are also the ruins of ancient Fira, a museum of artifacts, the monastery of Elijah the Prophet high on the mountain. And wineries along the way, including a wine museum.
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answered 5 years ago
Thank you, albeit a bit late. On another site, I was also advised to lay more time on Santorini, so now there are three full days. We are going in May, a beach holiday is not expected, it is cold. So three days should be enough.
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answered 5 years ago
There is much more to see in Crete. You should definitely see the cities of Chania and Rethymnon. In Rethymnon there is a large fortress called Fortezza.
You need to visit one of the gorges (ideally Samaria), but you may not be lucky with the weather and instead you can visit Agia Irini, for example.
Be sure to visit Balos bay and Elafonisi beach.
The palace of Knossos is not very impressive, but it's mast si, so we need to go there too！
You just need to see and swim in the two-color lake Kournas！It is also nice to visit the mountain villages that were built by the Venetians, their water pipes are still functioning.
So there is very little time in Crete ... I will have to go again.
You need to visit one of the gorges (ideally Samaria), but you may not be lucky with the weather and instead you can visit Agia Irini, for example.
Be sure to visit Balos bay and Elafonisi beach.
The palace of Knossos is not very impressive, but it's mast si, so we need to go there too！
You just need to see and swim in the two-color lake Kournas！It is also nice to visit the mountain villages that were built by the Venetians, their water pipes are still functioning.
So there is very little time in Crete ... I will have to go again.
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answered 5 years ago
We were in May both in Crete and Santorini. Summer weather, hot. There was no rain. So it's a great time to visit. You will have time for everything, including swimming.
Sorry for the late reply, we have an hour difference with Moscow.
Sorry for the late reply, we have an hour difference with Moscow.
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answered 5 years ago
Thank you, but Crete is still without fanaticism, then we will come again better.
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answered 5 years ago
"Sorry for the late reply, we have an hour difference with Moscow."
)))) Yes, no, I published a question two days ago on various sites, collecting opinions. And today, just an hour and a half ago, I booked all the hotels and ferries.
)))) Yes, no, I published a question two days ago on various sites, collecting opinions. And today, just an hour and a half ago, I booked all the hotels and ferries.
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answered 5 years ago
I stopped getting questions in the mail. The site crashes from time to time. That's how I manage to get into the thread of questions, and I'll read it.
Have a good travel experience!
Have a good travel experience!
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answered 5 years ago
Athens - 3 days, Santorini, Mykonos - 2 days, the rest to Crete.
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answered 5 years ago
Just in case, I'll summarize.
It was planned: Athens 3 days - Mykonos 2 days - Santorini 3 days - Crete 7 days. But in reality, Athens 3 days - Mykonos 2 days - Santorini 6 days - Crete 4 days came out due to the late start of the ferry service between Santorini and Crete in 2021.
How would I build a route now: Athens 3 days - Mykonos 3 days (I would take another half-day excursion to the island of Delos to the ancient ruins) - Santorini 3 days - Crete 6 days. The beaches of Kamari and Perissa compared to the beaches of Crete are squalor, the red beach is also not impressed after the red beach in Malta. But in any case, it was great to relax))).
It was planned: Athens 3 days - Mykonos 2 days - Santorini 3 days - Crete 7 days. But in reality, Athens 3 days - Mykonos 2 days - Santorini 6 days - Crete 4 days came out due to the late start of the ferry service between Santorini and Crete in 2021.
How would I build a route now: Athens 3 days - Mykonos 3 days (I would take another half-day excursion to the island of Delos to the ancient ruins) - Santorini 3 days - Crete 6 days. The beaches of Kamari and Perissa compared to the beaches of Crete are squalor, the red beach is also not impressed after the red beach in Malta. But in any case, it was great to relax))).
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answered 3 years ago