Itinéraire de six jours au Monténégro?
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Itinéraire de six jours au Monténégro?

by Blainos

in Destinations › Eastern Europe

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Bonjour Nous partons dimanche pour une petite semaine au Monténégro. Conscients que c'est très court (6j sur place), nous aimerions en profiter au maximum. Quel itinéraire nous conseillez-vous ? Nous aimons autant la côte que la montagne. Nous sommes mobiles car aucun hébergement réservé. Nous pensions camper. Nous avons réservé une voiture de location. Merci d'avance Blainos
BI Bibouns51 Globetrotter ·
Comme personne ne te répond, je me lance sachant que j'y passerai 3 jours cet été (dans le cadre d'un périple de 23 jours dans les Balkans). Ce que je ferai : Bouches de Kotor la première journée. Ensuite, la côte avec Budva et Sveti Stefan. Enfin, le troisème jour sera consacré au lac de Skadar et au monastère d'Ostrog.... puis route vers la Bosnie...

Si besoin...
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CL Clem49bis ·
Hello,

Pour ma part, j'ai préparé pareil en venant de Budapest, donc faut y arriver ensuite....

Et bref, en recherchant & organisant tout çà sur le Web &sur voyage forum, Cadeau, voici mon petit truc sur ce magnifique pays! Je t'ai laissé la partie croate / Dubrovnik n'étant pas loin, mais surement plus cher...

C'est du copier coller pur, je précise..

Si çà peut aider...

Le must absolu du Montenegro est la visite des bouches de Kotor, qu'on peut faire moitié rando moitié kayak, un vrai régal à ne pas manquer, c'est vraiment un lieu splendide. (Prends plusieurs jours apparament)

Sutomore (BAR) : It is famous for its 2 km long sandy beach. Low prices (if compared with its neighbour Budva). Very popular budget destination and extremely crowded during summer months.

BUDVA : - Logement : 1- le long de la rue principale de BUDVA les locaux te proposent des chambres, des apparts!! "zimmer/sobe/room »

2- Hippo hostel, ul. IV Proleterska, 37. Budva tel: +381 86 452 206 / mobile:+381 69 570 746

- Plages : Ulcinj est une des plus belles plags d'europe, parait-il (13 km de long), fréquentée par Albanais.

L'une des plages les plus réputées est celle d'Ada Bojana près d'Ulcinj, à proximité de la frontière albanaise! Sinon, Becici (, entre Budva et Sveti Stefan), Petrovac (Lucice, (à 5mn à pied de Petrovac) petite, mais encore préservée, avec une foret de pins), Budva ont leur charme, mais ce ne sont pas des plages de sable... Pour les plages de sable fin, on en trouve à Budva (plage de Mogren, à l'ouest de la vieille ville, au pied de la falaise) et surtout à ulcinj (à l'est de cette ville, plage de sable fin gris de 13 km de long).

Budva = St-tropez / Ulcinj = Plage de vendée..

- Excursions : www.visit-montenegro.com

JAMAIS sans ma VOITURE ! JE vous conseille de louer une voiture si vous voulez profiter pleinement de votre séjour au monténégro ... car même si au début cela représente un coût important vous ne le regretterez pas .. pourquoi ?? parce que : 1/ vous pourrez tout visiter ! 2/ vous pourrez loger chez l'habitant et vous déplacez librement 3/ vous pourrez accéder à des plages magnifiques inaccessible en transport ! 4/ les bus sont très rares et ne deserve pas toutes les destinations ... autant dire qu'il est plutot bête de perdre 3h dans la journée en transport sur 10jours de vacances !

Je vous suggère de rester dans Perast (la baie de Kotor), Rose (spot de plongée sur la péninsule de Lustica), Budva (si vous voulez découvrir le style folle nuit du centre de tourisme à Monte), au moins une semaine dans la très sud et les plages en sable fin (Ada Bojana), et bien sûr, le nord du pays - deux nuits en montagne Bjelasica, deux nuits dans le parc national de Durmitor, rafting la rivière Tara ... Sveti Stefan (sorte de mont st Michel local, 7 euros l'entrée) Concernant la nature, dès que tu quitte les côtes envahies de vacanciers, c'est le dépaysement total, montagnes sauvages à perte de vue, villages très rares. Ne pas passer par la capitale Podgorica: rien à voir, très laid.

Kotor et prendre "l'échelle de Kotor", c'est la route qui grimpe dans la montagne depuis Kotor en direction du mont Lovcen et Cetinje, elle est extraordinaire. Autre superbe route, celle qui va de Rijeka Crnojevica vers Podgorica en longeant les méandres du début du lac de Skadar. Si vous voulez aller plus loin, le nord montagneux et les gorges de la Tara sont magnifique également.

La cote de Montenegro est plustot courte, tout ce qui est au sud de Petrovac ne vaut pas le coup. Donc, ce qu'il faut voir (du sud au nord de la cote): Sveti Stefan (St. Stefan - une charmante presqu'ile devenue hotel), Budva, Kotor (merveilleux), Perast (une petite ville jolie de riche histoire maritime), Herceg-Novi (qui n'est qu'a 40km de Dubrovnik. La riviere Tara (le plus grand canyon d’europe)

HERCEG-NOVI: La classe ... THE VILLE ! Clairement chère comme destination ... c'est le Top selon moi sur la côte adriatique monténégrine et ce pour plusieurs raisons ! 1/ une vieille ville absolument MAGNIFIQUE ... un vrai paradis touristique rempli de musées et empreint d'une atmosphère particulière ! 2/ C'est la vraie alternative à BUDVA pour la fête mais bien moins strass et paillettes ! 3/ Les petites villes à côté comme Igalo, Denovici ou Baosici vous offre une superbe opportunité de logement chez l'habitant pour peu cher ... en plus de très belles plages du côté d'Igalo ... 4/ Le centre de cure thermale à Igalo qui pratique de la thalassothérapie et des soins avec de la boue ... à des prix qui ridiculisent nos chers centres français !! 5/ C'est à 15km de Dubrovnik une autre "BELLE" de l'adriatique mais en Croatie ... mais aucun problème pour vous y rendre car il y'a pleins de navettes !! 6/ Je vous dis tout simplement c'est le TOP !! :))

-Restos: Budget de 10E/ personne par repas si l'on va dans un resto plutôt pas mal et en consommant entrée + plat + vin !! Dépend de l’endroit et de son exposition (bord de mer, promenade, etc...). Les portions sont généreuses

Sveti-Stefan et Milocer : Budgets serrés --> S'abstenir ! C'est la destination hors de prix du Monténégro ... mais une vraie merveille ! Sveti Stefan et Milocer sont des presque-îles anciennement destinations de toute la clientèle allemande très fortunée ... C'est un peu le Monaco local si je peux le résumer ainsi ... JE vous conseille très fortement d'y passer une après-midi ou une journée pour ne pas manquer le spectacle mais vous déconseille clairement si vous ne voulez pas vous ruiner !

Plavi Horizonti : Les horizons bleus ... la plage de palmiers et sable fin !! :)) PARFAIT pour les enfants en bas âges !! C'est une destination magnifique ... mais alors magnifique et idéal pour les enbfants en bas âge (c'est la que mes parents m'emmenaient quand j'étais petit !!) Mais pourquoi ?? Tout simplement parce que la plage est faite de sable très fin ... l'eau est très basse ... donc pour les baignades des petits c'est parfait, vous pouvez par exemple faire près de 150m avant de perdre pied ... c'est top pour les petits !! Il y'a bcp de palmiers qui confèrent de l'ombre pour les petits lors de leur sièste et accessoirement nous donne l'impression d'être dans un pays exotique lointain .... !! Seul inconvenient : C'est un peu loin du reste ... je m'explique quand vous y allez vous y passez la journée mais il y'a de grande possibilité de trouver à proximité dans les 5km des logements chez l'habitant ! De plus l'endroit est peu cher en soi ...!

N'oubliez pas les quelques règles d'or :

1/ on négocie toujours les prix !!! 2/ si les gens sont trop gentils ou les prix trop trop bas c'est qu'il y'a quelque chose là dessous 3/ ne confiez pas vos affaires à des gens ou ne laissez rien dans le logement si ce n'est pas possible de fermer à clé (à moins que vraiment vous le sentiez) 4/les gens vous aimerons et vous aiderons s'ils sentent que c'est reciproque !!

- Transport : Très facile de se déplacer, bus de bonne qualité et pas cher. par exemple, compte environ 2 euros pour faire une trentaine de kms. conseil quand meme: ne prévoit pas de prendre le dernier bus pour rentrer le soir, il arrive que ceux ci soient supprimés, si le chauffeur est fatigué de sa journée...

Location de scooter environ 30 euros par jours mini

Budva --> Kotor (25km) : Bus = 5/6€ Budva --> Dubrovnik : (15€ / 3H). Check timetables or ask pecheur ???

Dubro - HercegNovi, puis HercegNovi - Bar en autocar. Et si le but est de voir la cote depuis la mer(superbe), le plus simple est de "louer" un bateau de pecheur (avec le plaisir de voir un pecheur en action!).

Croatie (Change : 1€ = 7 Kuna Croate)

- Excursion Split --> Dubrovnik: Comptez 4h à 4h30 pour arriver à Mostar surtout si vous prévoyez un arrêt pour apprécier la riviera de Makarska ou les lacs de Ploce Bacina. Puis reprenez en direction de Dubrovnik, environ 2h30.

- -Ile de Mijet : (1h from Dubro) Cool & calme Prévoir d'acheter les billets la veille.. Si mes souvenirs sont bons, le départ a lieu a 9h00 et la traversée dure environ 1h00. Prix TBC 90 Kunas = 12€

- -National Park Kornati (http://www.kornati.hr/eng/index.asp) - -D'autres iles sont sympas comme Sipan ou Lopud (iles Elaphites).

-Transport (Possible par Ferry (www.jadrolinja.hr) mais pas à nos dates / Pecheur ? mais 10h de trajet): Dubrovnik --> Split : Eurolines.com (17€ / 5H). Plusieurs départs/jour 08. August 2011, Monday / 09-08 (sauf 17h) / 10-08 Departure Arrival Carrier Price Discounts 08:00 12:26 Autotrans d.o.o. 130.00 read more 09:00 13:37 Autotrans d.o.o. 110.00 read more 09:45 13:40 Autotrans d.o.o. 110.00 read more 15:30 20:07 Autotrans d.o.o. 130.00 read more 17:00 (not 09/08) 21:21 Autotrans d.o.o. 130.00 read more Dubrovnik

L'idéal est de loger dans la vieille ville, ils appelent cela starigrad. les logements y en a plein, le problème c est que c est tellement blindé de touristes que les croates abusent des tarifs ...

si tu n'es pas dans la vieille ville, tu va trouver des logements carrément moins cher. le hic (y en a tjs ...) c'est les bus, ils circulent jusqu'a 22h ou 23h max ... Moi je me suis pas fait chier, j ai pris un logement chez l'habitant, type d'hotel a 3 étoiles a 400 kUNA la nuit (60 € environ ...)

si j'avais voulu me loger en dehors de starigrad j en aurai eu pour 200 kuna a tt casser Pour les plages a dubrovnik , c est pas vraiment des plages ^^ mais tu peux te baigner en bas des remparts, il y a des bars avec vue sur la mer (une pure merveille) je crois qu il y a qu une seule plage (avec du sable ou des galets, légèrement en sorti de starigrad)

pour faire la fete il y a qq bar sympa en ville, moi j ai préféré faire la chouille a split, et en plus la bas j ai une super adresse de logement si tu veux ... recontacte moi a+ et bonne vacances le chanceux ! PS : Si t as l'occas pousse jusqu a Kotor ...c est superbe

de rien pour les infos, voici les dernières !

pour la plage à Dubrovnik oui elle s'appelle copacabana http://www.sejour-en-croatie.com/...-plage-dubrovnik.htm je n'y suis pas allé, trop loin du centre et puis les bars sur les remparts ont comblé mes attentes :)

je pense que 3 jours sont suffisants a Dubrovnik, la ville est petite et effectivement pour ma part je trouve qu'on tourne vite en rond ... (mais c'est un avis personnel). Le quartier de lapad j'en ai entendu parlé mais je n'y suis pas allé, trop loin a pied, renseigne toi auprès d'autres internautes.

le transport de dubrovnik à Split se fait en car, il n'a pas de train !!! Ca coute 200 Kuna (30 €) le trajet dure je crois 4 H mais le car est bien, climatisé et le temps passe vite.

si j'étais toi, soit tu descends à Kotor, soit tu remontes à Split ... dans les 2 cas tu ne seras pas deçu A Kotor il y a une boite de ouf "LE MAXIMUS" http://www.petitfute.com/guide/306198-maximus

bon voyage NB : gaffe entre l'aéroport et dubrovnik il y a 12 km à faire, et les bus il y en a pas la nuit ^^ souvenir souvenir Moi je me suis retrouvé a fair ele clochard dehors l'aéroport car en plus il est tellement petit qu'il ferme la nuit ptdr
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I’m just passing through Bratislava quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see the highlights of the city. I’ve put together a little itinerary—feel free to let me know what you think!

Start at the castle and its beautiful viewpoint Visit the Baroque gardens St. Martin’s Cathedral, quick visit National Theatre Discover the Cumil statues Primatial Palace via Hlavné Namestie Michael’s Gate Grassalkovich Palace via Obchodna Walk across Namesti Slobody to head back to the upside-down pyramid Head down to the Blue Church Cross the Danube to see Sad Janka Krala, then return via the UFO Bridge There you go—10 km and a packed day! What do you think?

Thanks, Stéphane.
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Sahello 3 months ago
Car rental insurance in Greece
Hi, I’m renting a car in Greece (Heraklion). Should I get extra insurance? What’s driving like with the Greeks? Thanks for any tips!
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Zizouille 3 months ago · Gaura
Prague in June: Packing and Sightseeing Tips
Hello, We’re heading to Prague with so much excitement from June 10th to 20th. I’ve got three main questions for those who live there or have visited: - What are your thoughts on what to pack clothing-wise? What’s the weather usually like at this time of year? We’re a bit sensitive to the cold—we live way down in southern Andalusia and are used to the *calor* 😎... Should we pack rain gear? Are we likely to get a lot of rain (which we’re dreading a little, but we couldn’t choose other dates)? - I’ve seen there are "passes" for various attractions, museums, and sites, including one that’s valid for 10 days but costs a whopping 160 € per person—that’s an average of 16 € per day. Do you think it’s really worth it? We won’t be spending our days rushing between every indoor site; we also love wandering the streets and discovering things a bit "at random." If we do two paid visits a day, that’ll probably be the max... Can we make it worth the cost with that? Of course, we want to visit the castle and take a boat trip as a minimum. Are the sites included in these passes iconic, or are they more "minor" attractions? Does having the pass help us skip long lines? - Finally, a question about communication: I speak French, obviously, plus Spanish and English fluently, but very little German (haven’t practiced in ages), and no Russian or Czech at all. My husband knows a few words of Russian, but it’s "Cuban" Russian—about the same level as my current German 🙂 !! Can we still get by without too much trouble? We don’t want to spend 10 days not saying a word to anyone and communicating only with gestures!! Thanks for your valuable tips and opinions.
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Sahello 3 months ago
Car rental requirements in Crete?
Hi there! We’re heading to Crete (Heraklion) as a couple and I’d like to rent a car. 1) Do we need an international driver’s permit? 2) Are rentals super expensive? Thanks everyone!
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Lecondor 3 months ago
Poland: average cost of a meal and souvenirs in zloty
Hi there

I’d like to know how much a meal costs on average in zloty in Poland (Warsaw, Kraków, Częstochowa, Wadowice), and also the price of souvenirs like postcards and magnets—so I don’t end up with too many zlotys left after my 5-day trip to Poland?
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Steph60650 3 months ago · Sinforosa
Budapest in a day: your thoughts on my itinerary
Hi everyone,

I’m just passing through the city very quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see as many must-see spots as possible. I’ve put together a little itinerary—let me know what you think!

Visit to Varosliget Park Heroes’ Square Quick stop in the southern part of Margitsziget (for the photo with the Budapest sign!!!) Gül Baba Mausoleum and Rose Garden Fisherman’s Bastion Church of the Assumption of Our Lady of Budavár Tóth Árpád stny promenade Budavar Palace Freedom Square Parliament

This is just a first draft. I still have a few months to tweak it.

Thanks!

Stéphane.
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Thebigblue 3 months ago
Tips for a 20-day Montenegro and Croatia itinerary
hello I’m looking for advice for a last-minute trip—about 3 weeks (half Montenegro, half Croatia). I’m traveling solo, backpacker style (low budget, hostels). I’m 40 and love exploring cool spots—cities, beaches, mountains, sports activities, you name it.

I’m torn between renting a car or just going with the flow using buses once I’m there. A car would definitely be more convenient, but it might be pricier—plus, parking (is it paid?) and having to return it to the same place. My plan is to start in Montenegro (flying into Podgorica or Albania) and finish in Croatia, so I’d either need to do short-term rentals per country or one-way.

In Montenegro, here are the spots I’ve noted: - Ulcinj and Velika Plaža beach - A side trip to Lake Skadar and Virpazar - Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac - Cetinje and Lovćen National Park - Kotor / Perast - Žabljak and Durmitor National Park + rafting in the Tara Canyon Is 8–10 days enough?

And in Croatia, I’ve got: - Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Split + Trogir and Krka National Park - Zadar - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Croatian Istria / Rovinj / Pula - Zagreb Around 10–12 days.

Any tips on the stops (adding or cutting some from my list) or transportation options?

Thanks in advance!
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Nicoa57 4 months ago · JoLuiB
Questions about visits and accommodation in Pelion / Chalkidiki
Hi there,

I’m heading to Pelion with my partner and then to Chalkidiki around mid-September (from September 12th to 26th). I arrive in Thessaloniki on Saturday evening and plan to spend a day there to check out the market (though it’s marked as temporarily closed on Google??) and, most importantly, enjoy the local food scene.

After that, I’ll head toward Meteora (Sunday evening/Monday), spend a week in Pelion, and then head up to Nikiti to finish the trip (5 days in Vourvourou) and explore the beaches of Sithonia. We’ll also make a trip to Afytos since I think it’s worth the detour.

About Pelion, I’m really not sure where to stay because the distances between Volos and Afissos aren’t straightforward.

I’m looking for a quiet spot but with a little evening activity—like strolling through a village or by the sea. I’ve seen a few suggestions via ChatGPT, but I’m not convinced about the vibe (Milies, Makrinitsa).

Volos is big… but kind of ugly.

We love hiking, spending time in picturesque/typical villages, and, like everyone else, tasting local specialties. As for balancing the trip, I’m open to changes or adjustments if you’ve got any tips—I’d love to hear them, along with any other ideas.
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Socrate333 4 months ago · Keftiou
Hesitating between Crete or Menorca
Hi! We’d like to go away for 10 days around May 15th, either to Menorca or Crete—we don’t know either place. We love hiking, unspoiled nature, good food, swimming, and, if possible, avoiding crowds. We enjoy getting off the beaten track. Menorca seems ideal because it’s not far by plane from Lyon, but if Crete is really wilder and more beautiful in terms of landscapes, we can add an extra hour of flight time. Can you help us out? Thanks!
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Steph60650 4 months ago · Mathews
One-day itinerary for Prague
Hi everyone,

I'm on my way to Slovakia, where I'll be spending about ten days on vacation in the High Tatras. I've decided to stop in Prague for 24 hours with my two teens (arriving around noon, leaving the next day). We don’t know the city at all. I know a single day is way too short to discover everything, so I’d like to plan a small circuit to see the must-see spots.

Here’s what I’ve planned:

Walk through Nový Svět street Visit the castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Golden Lane Quick stop at Vojanovy Sady gardens Malá Strana Square Maltese Square Kampa Island Then the iconic Charles Bridge and a short tour of the Jewish Quarter We’ll head back down to visit Old Town Square (Malé Náměstí, St. Nicholas Church, and the Church of Our Lady before T��n) Head to Wenceslas Square and the Church of Our Lady of the Snows Then to the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Dancing House And finally, back to the starting point.

Estimated distance: 10 km

I was thinking of a little evening stroll up Petřín Hill... what do you think? Are there things that aren’t really worth it, or other spots that are must-sees?

Thanks for your thoughts and feedback!

Stéphane.
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Envallis 4 months ago · Barneyg
Which base(s) to choose in Cyprus?
Hello

It’s decided—next summer, it’s Cyprus! A region we don’t know yet, with nature, culture, beach time, and diving the Zenobia 😎 We’re thinking of a 2-week trip.

After flipping through the LP guide, I’m still unsure about the best bases—I can’t quite picture the distances...

Option 1: Stay near Larnaca for 1 week and Paphos for the other. But from Larnaca, Cape Greco is doable. Wouldn’t it be better to stay near Cape Greco (Protaras?) instead? What about getting to Lefkara? Same from Paphos—easy to explore as far as Kourion.

Option 2: A single, more central base somewhere between Limassol and Larnaca.

Thanks for your tips and great deals 😉
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Illico17 4 months ago · Decma
Booking a visit to the Acropolis
I’d like to book tickets for a visit to the Acropolis at the end of April. The official site is down. What do you think of agencies like Get Your Guide? Are they reliable? It’s a lot more expensive. The audio guide option is tempting, but is that reliable too? We’re a bit older and like to take our time...

Do the other museums (National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art) also require reservations? We visited Athens 50 years ago, and it seems like things have changed a lot.

Thanks for any help!
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Babette75 4 months ago
Driver or self-drive tour in Albania?
hi,

I just booked a flight and hotel (Mövenpick in Durrës) for my husband and me for late May. We’re thinking of spending (I haven’t really decided yet) one day in Tirana, one day around Berat, and one day around Gjirokastër and the Albanian Riviera. We were planning to hire a private driver for the day. I asked the hotel if they could find one for me... they brushed me off! Yet I usually do this for all my trips.

Would you have a name, a company, or someone I could contact?

Otherwise, is it "dangerous"—road conditions and Albanian driving—to rent a car?

Do I need an international driver’s permit?

thanks
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Decma 4 months ago · Desman
What choices to make for 2 weeks in March in Athens and the Cyclades?
We’ve only been to Crete in Greece before, so this trip is new to us—but planning the itinerary isn’t easy because we have to make choices. We’d love to hear from those in the know about the following plan: Day 1: flight to Athens, then flight to Milos 3 days in Milos, 4 days in Sifnos, 3 days in Paros, Final 3 days in Athens. Should we book ferry tickets between the islands in March in advance, or can we wait until the last minute? Same question for accommodations on these different islands. Finally, on the 3 islands we’ve chosen, is renting a car essential, or are the buses enough? Thanks for your help!
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Christine 5 months ago · JoLuiB
Booking transport and accommodations in the Cyclades for May
HELLO!

For a trip to the Cyclades in early May (1st–18th), we’re planning to visit Naxos, Amorgos, and finish on Paros to catch a flight back to Athens.

I was wondering if we need to book the ferries now or if we can wait a bit... also, for car rental, can we book on the spot?

For accommodations, our bookings are done except for Paros... any suggestions for good value-for-money options?

Also, any other tips about our route or anything else would be super welcome!!!

Thanks in advance from Quebec! 🙂

Christine
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