Hi there, We want to go to Greece in May. I have no idea how to plan our 10-day trip. Athens is a must, but after that, I'm lost. We're looking for unusual spots that aren't necessarily touristy but still want to hit the must-see places. We're skipping Santorini given the current events. Thanks so much in advance for your help—it was already super useful for New York!

Hello, We’ve finally decided on which Cycladic island to visit... My partner and I are planning our first trip to Greece for June 2025. We’re leaving France for 15 days. Here’s our itinerary, and I’d love your feedback on whether it’s doable, plus any other suggestions... Arrival in Athens for 2 nights = - Visiting the Acropolis, Parthenon, Theatre of Dionysus, Archaeological Museum, Syntagma Square for the changing of the guard, and strolling through the Plaka neighborhood... 4 nights in Nafplio - To explore the town of Nafplio, the Theatre of Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Olympia Then off to Milos for 7/8 nights (it was so hard to pick just one island). I’m considering flying from Athens with Olympic Air. Is it worth doing a guided tour of the Acropolis or the other sites? I’m open to all your tips. Thanks so much.

Bonjour je projette d aller à santon en fin mai .je souhaiterai passer quelques jours à santorin puis aller à bodrum, il semble que passer par kos est obligatoire. Si arrêter pour la journée à kos est il jouable ex arrivée à kos le matin et repartir en fin d après midi pour bodrum.le tout en ferry bien sûr Me le conseillez vous ? Des idées d hôtel en couplé pour santorin ou bodrum Des conseils de visite pour les destinations .merci

Hi lovely community, I need your help for the last part of our trip to Greece next June. We’ll be in Thessaloniki and need to drive to Athens (485 km) in the same day. We’d like to stop for lunch—where should we go?? Please, we need ideas and suggestions! Thanks everyone

Bonjour à tous,

Après voir bien réfléchis sur notre itinéraire en Grèce, nous avons arrêtés 18 jours en Grèce continentale et 6 jours sur 2 îles à savoir :

2 nuits - Arrivée à Athènes (vers 19h) 2 nuits - Nauplie ou environs (visite Mycènes et Epidaure) et balades aux alentours... 2 nuits - Olympie (route passant par Tripoli) 2 nuits - Delphes et alentours... 4 nuits - Météores et ballades tout autour... 3 nuits - dans le Pélion (ballades tout autour)... 1 nuit sur la route entre Velos et Athènes. Je ne sais pas encore où. Avez-vous une idée ? ceci pour ne pas faire plus de 300kms dans la journée. Si pas possible, pas grave nous le ferons... Reste 1 nuit à "caser" quelque part dans le parcours ci-dessus... Puis 1 nuit à Athènes pour prendre le bateau pour partir sur les îles (je pensais 3 nuits à SIFNOS et 3 nuits à SANTORIN ou 4 nuits à SIFNOS et 2 nuits à SANTORIN)

Nos billets d'avion sont pris PARIS/ATHENES pour l'aller et SANTORIN/PARIS pour le retour. C'est un premier voyage en Grèce et nous avons hâte de découvrir ce Pays qui nous attire beaucoup. Qu'en pensez-vous ? est-ce réalisable ? Nous louerons un véhicule le 3ème jour à Athènes pour partir sur Nauplie et le rendrons avant de prendre le bateau pour les îles. Nous pensions à SIFNOS au vu des bons commentaires sur cette île mais rien n'est arrêté pour le moment. Par contre SANTORIN est un passage obligé puisque nous y avons notre vol de retour... Concernant les hébergements, nous privilégions des petits appartements ou location chez l'habitant si c'est possible. Nous ne sommes pas très hôtels car nous aimons pouvoir prendre le petit-déjeuner et un des 2 principaux repas à domicile. Si vous avez des suggestions à faire n'hésitez pas 😉 Je vous en remercie à l'avance. Cordialement. Marie-Ange

Bonjour tout le monde !

J'arpente depuis des semaines les forums pour établir mon court road-trip mais au final je suis toujours autant indécise, voulant tout faire tout en sachant que ce n'est pas possible...

J'arrive à Athènes le 30 avril midi, puis je m'envole pour Santorin (depuis Athènes) le 7 mai au matin et je rentre chez moi le 10 mai au midi (depuis Santorin).

Je voudrais faire 2 jours à Athènes (au début ou à la fin?). Et 4/5 jours dans le Péloponnèse du coup : Nauplie, Mystras, Mycènes, Epidaure, Olympie, Monemvasia, Spartes, Corynthe, Delphes (je sais que c'est en dehors du Péloponnèse mais ce n'est pas si loin d'Athènes), Tyrinthe (je ne le retrouve que peu sur les forums alors que mes guides en font l'apologie), Ermioni... Qu'éliminer ? Avec mon copain nous aimons énormément les sites historiques et les belles vues. Début mai on ne s'attend pas à pouvoir se baigner donc pas de parcours avec repos sur les plages. Dernière question, vaut il mieux dormir dans un lieu différents tous les soirs, ou prendre une ville rayonner autour ? Le soir nous aimons beaucoup se faire resto et "bar" tranquillement.

Un grand merci pour ceux qui pourront m'aider ! 🙂

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!

Bonjour à tous,

Mon voyage initial (Madagascar) étant tombé à l'eau j'étudie un plan B.

Je me suis dis "où est-ce que je rêve d'aller mais en y renonçant parce que trop touristique et qui ne soit pas trop loin ???" et là tout de suite Santorin m'est venu à l'esprit, ainsi que les Cyclades.😎 En effet, pas de croisière et une Europe qui se rouvre doucement devrait être une opportunité d'aller dans ces îles magiques sans croiser trop de monde.

Du coup j'ai élaboré rapidement un programme qui va du 23 juillet au 3 août. Arrivée et départ depuis Santorin (puisqu'il y a un vol direct Zurich - Santorin).

Cela pourrait ressembler à ça: J1 arrivée à Santorin J2 Santorin -> Sifnos J3 à 6 (soit 4 jours pleins) Sifnos J7 Sifnos - Amorgos. J8 et 9 Amorgos J10 Amorgos -> Santorin J11 à 13 Santorin (soit 3 jours, le départ du vol retour étant J13 à 20h45).

Je trouve qu'il manque 1 jour à Amorgos, mais je ne peux plus en rajouter, donc soit j'en enlève 1 à Sifnos, soit 1 à Santorin ??? Qu'en pensez-vous ?

Dans quel village me conseillez-vous de loger sur chacune d'elles ? Pour Amorgos je pensais Aegiali parce que c'est là qu'il y a le club de plongée sous-marine. Pour le reste je n'ai pas encore étudier.

Par avance merci 🙂

Bonjour,

Après un séjour dans les cyclades, si nous prévoyons visiter Delphes et ensuite quitter le lendemain vers les Météores, où vous nous suggérez de dormir Delphes, Arachova ou Galaxidi?

Est-ce que vous avez également des suggestions pour des endroits où nous arrêter sur le route entre Météores et Athène lorsque nous allons revenir afin que la route soit moins longue.

Si nous prévoyons prendre un vol de Santorini à Athene, est-ce qu'il serait mieux de prendre un vol intérieur vers l'aéroport de Thessalonique pour se rendre en premier aux météores afin de diminuer la route

Merci

Hi everyone on the travel forum. We’re heading to the Cyclades on May 15th for about a month and we’re debating whether to rent a car on each of the islands we’re visiting. Naxos, Andros, Tinos, Paros, and Santorini—we’ll be staying around 5 days on each. Everything’s booked except for the potential car rental. In your opinion, is it essential, or are public transport options good enough for all or some of these islands? Which companies are the most reliable, and which ones should we avoid (we’ve already had bad experiences with companies that weren’t always very professional). Thanks for your advice!

Bonjour,

Nous aimerions partir en voyage en septembre et nous finalisons notre itinéraire. J'aimerais avoir votre avis

Jour 1: Arrivée à l'aéroport d'Athènes et vol vers Mykonos Jour 2: Delos/Mykonos Jour 3: Départ à Naxos Jour 4: Naxos Jour 5: Naxos et croisière à Koufonissi Jour 6: Départ à Santorini Jour 7: Santorini Jour 8: Santorini Jour 9: Vol vers Athenes en AM, location de voiture et route pour Delphes puis nuit au Meteores Jour 10: Meteores et départ vers Athenes Jour 11: Athenes Jour 12: Départ vers le Canada

Merci

Hi everyone,

Here’s a little account of our two-week family trip (with two boys aged 7 and 10) to Corfu. I hope it helps other travelers! We chose Corfu because there are direct flights from Paris, and we were looking for a destination where it’d be easy to swim with the kids. We were there from August 14 to 28.

Since I wasn’t sure about the distances and had read quite a bit about Greek driving and the state of the roads, I decided to split the trip into three parts: Corfu Town, the North, and the South.

Corfu Town (3 nights) Day 1: We landed in the late afternoon. Booked three nights via Booking on the edge of the old town (Sueno Garden Apartment), which is walkable from the airport—no need to rent a car for the first few days or stay in Corfu Town. First evening in the old town, dinner at Pane e Souvlaki on Dimarchiou Square. Touristy, but good vibes.

Day 2: Visited the Old Fort. Nice for the Church of St. George, which looks like an ancient Greek temple, and especially for the 360° view from the top. By 11 a.m., the sun was already beating down. Left the fort and strolled through the People’s Gardens. Lunch at Mouragia a bit further away, then backtracked to let the kids swim at Faliraki Bathing Beach.

Day 3: We took bus line 2A from Spinada (in front of the Old Fort) to the end of the runway (stop ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ Ε). Poorly signposted when you’re at the top—you have to go down via the bar. Not well set up, which is a shame. The Panagia Vlacherna Monastery is pretty on its little island, but don’t turn around—the landings are impressive. Returned via the 2A with a stop at Mon Repos Beach, where the kids loved jumping off the pier.

North (6 nights) Day 4: Headed to Sidari, rented a small Fiat Panda from Europcar—no issues with this rental company (I booked late, so it’s probably possible to find cheaper). We’d also booked via Booking at Blue Dreams Apartment, just south of Sidari. A family-run hotel with a nice pool, we had a great stay (it’s just been taken over by Belgians who speak French). We wandered around Sidari to the Canal d’Amour. Not easy to access—you have to walk through all the bars, and the tiny beach is pretty dirty. Still, it’s fun for a swim and exploring the cave.

Day 5: Quick breakfast to be at Cap Drastis by 9 a.m. Parked at the top, but there’s very little space (we couldn’t park on the way back), and it’s a dirt road. The signs saying “To the sea” actually lead to a boat dock for a cape tour. You only see the cape from above, not below. A bit of a letdown, but since it was early and no one was down there yet, we treated ourselves to a quick swim. Brunch back in Sidari at Eviva—I recommend it: not Greek at all, but high quality. Agios Stefanos in the late afternoon after the heat. The port is awful (dirty and uninteresting), but there’s a swimming spot just before the beach, near the old port (park above, by the church). No one was there—great moment with the kids.

Day 6: Left around 9 a.m. for Mount Pantokrator. A bit of a climb at the end in the Fiat Panda—it’s steep! The road is long, but I think it’s worth it for the lunar landscape at the top, the monastery-antenna, and the 360° view. Then down to Kassiopi (we paid 5 euros for the Kassiopi Car Park—I think it’s the best option, as there’s no big free parking like in Sidari) and a swim at Paralia Mpataria (small but nice). Really relaxing in the late afternoon. Walked around the peninsula and saw several dolphin pods with amazing jumps. Unforgettable. Kassiopi is more family-friendly than Sidari and has more charm (Sidari has none, so that’s easy!).

Day 7: Morning off at the hotel, then afternoon at Paralia Kalamaki for the inflatable playground the kids had spotted on the way back from Kassiopi. 10 euros per person for an hour, not many people around 4 p.m., and we had a blast. Shallow sandy beach. Not much marine life, but safe for young kids. Note: free freshwater shower. Dinner at Nikos Family Restaurant in Roda. Great welcome and atmosphere. The stifado and soutzoukakia were delicious, and the Greek desserts were amazing too. Next door, at Roda Park restaurant, there was a Greek party with traditional dancing and plaster plate-smashing. Even though we didn’t eat there, everyone was invited to join in the street—it was fun. Probably touristy, but pretty spontaneous, and it was a good time.

Day 8: I’d booked two dives in Paleokastritsa with Achilleon Diving Center, directly via WhatsApp. Great international vibe, two easy but interesting dives (a barracuda school and a “cow” nudibranch at Colovri Reefs, cool crevasses and holes at Donald’s Place). In the afternoon, we visited the Paleokastritsa Monastery (well-maintained, pretty nice) and spent some time at the beach (very crowded).

Day 9: Day off—we enjoyed the hotel pool and went to Olea next door to buy a small olive wood souvenir. Note that the old man who works the wood doesn’t have many fingers left…

South (5 nights) Day 10: Headed to Lefkimmi. Stopped at Achilleion on the way. I knew from reviews that only the gardens were accessible, but I think it’s worth it, even at 7 euros. We passed by the French military cemetery nearby (nothing special, poorly signposted but quiet and peaceful) and ate at Elia Tavern right next door: super good, best calamari of the trip. We’d booked our accommodation at Villa Rosa South Corfu, a bit outside Lefkimmi, near Alikes. Pretty isolated, but the beach is a 3-minute walk away, right next to the old salt pans. On the way, we saw a poster (use Google Lens to translate) for a local festival near Linia. We went that evening: barbecue, concert, and local dancing. Lots of people, but only locals—it was a great time.

Day 11: Short “hike” to Arkoudilas. We parked at the exit of Kavos, just before The Rose Tree restaurant. Some people drive all the way to the beach, but it’s very rocky. We followed the “Monastery” path to see Cape Asprokavos and the ruins of the monastery nearby. To avoid backtracking, we continued through the woods after the monastery to reach Arkoudilas Beach. Nice shaded walk, but dusty road. Dinner at Agali on the Potami Canal (friendly family vibe, but long wait).

Day 12: Boat trip to Sivota with Pegasus. A wooden boat, human-sized. Crowded, but not cramped. Two swimming stops (Blue Lagoon in the morning and a beach in the afternoon) and a 2-hour stop at noon in Sivota. We knew it’d be touristy, but the vibe was good, with some dancing on the way back. Not too many people at the swimming stops.

Day 13: Kouris Museum in Lefkimmi. Okay, don’t go for the history—the guide cracks more jokes than gives rational explanations. Still, we laughed a lot and had a great time. Lunch at The Village on the main road: very fresh, very good. Perfect homemade dip platter. Not the best location since it’s right on the road, but it’s worth it. Free ice cream for the kids, super-friendly owner. Fresh ratatouille (finally, some veggies!). Afternoon at Paralia Issos. View of Korission Lagoon and a walk through the sand dunes, a bit like the Sahara in places (hard to do before 5 p.m., even 6 p.m., because of the heat).

Day 14: I’d booked a visit/tasting at Pontiglio Winery. Short tour of the small site and tasting of the 4 wines produced there: 2 whites, 1 red, 1 rosé. Fresh homemade snacks, fruit for the kids, great welcome. Then to Paralia Kanoula Beach. Mikro Nisi Bar, sunbeds at 20 euros—expensive. But a nice beach with some rocks, so a bit of marine life. We saw octopuses while snorkeling with the kids—great moment.

Honest take on Corfu The island is dirty—not just at the garbage sites, which aren’t collected often enough and overflow constantly, but everywhere. Not a single square meter without cigarette butts, even if you get off the main paths. Stray cats everywhere, wasps everywhere, sewage smells often.

The natural heritage is stunning but ruined by private encroachment on the coastline. Bars and restaurants take over the land right up to the sea. I’d only been to Santorini and Paros about ten years ago, and I don’t remember it being like this at all. Maybe the Cyclades are different now. From talking to a few tourists here and there, it seems Crete is better managed. We still had a good vacation, even if it was sometimes hard to overlook the dirtiness.

Bonjour, accepteriez vous de me conseiller 2 stops pour séjourner en Crête en famille , plutôt bord de mer dans un village . Nous pensons louer une voiture pour nous déplacer. Pourriez vous aussi me donner votre incontournable. Je vous remercie beaucoup de votre aide,

Bonjour,

ma copine et moi commençons à penser aller en Crète, en juin 2020, pour probablement 2 semaines (peut être un peu plus). Possiblement entre le 8 juin et le 25 juin.

On ne s'intéresse pas particulièrement à la plage. On préfères les randonnées, les sites archéologiques et les paysages. Nous prévoyons louer une voiture pour la plupart des déplacements.

J'ai plusieurs questions :

1. Quel est le meilleur moyen de se rendre en Crète ? Nous partons de Montréal (Québec). Nous pensons prendre un vol Montréal-Athènes, puis un 2e vol Athènes-Héraklion (ou Chania). Quel est le coût pour un vol intérieur ? Ou est-ce mieux de prendre un ferry de Athènes à la Crète ? Combien de temps ça prendrait ?

2. En Crète, quel itinéraire pouvez-vous nous suggérer ? Quels sont les lieux qui valent vraiment le détour ? Quels sont les sites incontournables à voir, à mettre sur une liste pour 2 semaines ?

3. Quel est le coût typique d'un bon repas, sur l'ensemble de l'île ?

4. Quel est le coût de la location d'une voiture pour 2 semaines ?

5. Quel est le coût typique d'une chambre de qualité, à Héraklion (1ere grande ville) et Chania (2e grande ville), et dans les petits villages, sans chercher le gros luxe ?

6. Quelles températures prévoir pour cette période de l'année (entre le 8 juin et le 25 juin) ? Très chaud ? Sec et venteux ?

Bonjour.

11 jours de disponibles mi juin pour repos, farniente. Crète ou Grèce... ? Un petit hôtel plein de charme, direct bord de mer (crique ou plage) dans un environnement nature proche villages pour profiter de la vie locale et tavernes typiques. Louer 1 scooter et découvrit paysages, plages, criques.

Vers quel coin de l'île devrions nous nous diriger ? Peut-être 1 adresse à nous conseiller ?

Merci d'avance.

Bonjour. Pouvez vous me renseigner si les loueurs de voiture sont éloignés de l aéroport international d’Athenes et comment si rendre : a pied , en navette ou autre ? De même pour le retour suite à la remise de son véhicule et accéder aux guichets d ´embarquement quel temps ou délai faut il compter? Je vous remercie.

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.

Hi there, I’m reaching out for some help planning a short trip to Greece at the end of April with my dad. We’ll be staying for 7 days, flying in and out of Athens, where we’ll rent a car. After quite a bit of research, we’ve decided to explore the Peloponnese, which we don’t know at all. We’ve read that basing ourselves in Nafplio for a few nights and then in Gytheio would be a good way to organize our visits. Here are the main spots we’ve noted so far: Corinth (just the canal, as the rest seems to have little interest based on what we’ve read), Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Monemvasia, and Mystras. Could you help us figure out the best route to take? Are there other places worth considering given the time we have? Thanks so much in advance for your help!

Hi there,

I’m reaching out for your advice on a Crete itinerary. We’re a group of 3 (2 adults and 1 teen) and will be traveling for 13 days / 12 nights in early August. To enjoy the trip without rushing too much, we’ve decided to focus on the western part of the island. Before diving into the details of our planned route, here’s a bit about how we like to travel. We’re big fans of hiking, bivouacking in the Pyrenees, or bike touring. We’re well aware that Crete is a popular summer destination, but we’d like to avoid overly crowded spots while still trying to visit places we consider "must-sees"—or at least those we’re eager to discover. For activities, hiking might be tricky due to the heat, but we’re thinking of water-based fun and historical visits: snorkeling, windsurfing or paddleboarding, gorges, and so on. For accommodations, we’ll mix it up between guesthouses, hotels, and private rentals.

Here’s what we’re considering: Day 1: Arrival in the evening in Heraklion – Night in Heraklion. Day 2: Head to Chania / Night in Chania - 3 nights in Falassarna (exploring Balos and the surrounding area) - 3 nights in Paleochora (discovering Elafonissi and nearby) - 3 nights in Sougia (day trip by ferry to Loutro, Agia Roumeli) Then, return to Rethymnon in the morning by road and spend our last night there (after checking various guides and forums, the ferry option seems a bit too restrictive, so we’re planning to drive back to Heraklion for our flight at the end of the day).

I’m a bit unsure—should we dedicate more time to the northern part of the island? What do you think? Thanks in advance for your valuable tips! Stéphanie

Hi there! I’m sharing our itinerary for May/June 2027—23 days. This is our first time in Greece, so we’re starting with the must-see spots. We’re planning another trip later to explore the north, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, and some islands.

- Athens, 4 nights - Corinth area, 2 nights (Heraion of Perachora, Canal, Acrocorinth) - Nafplio, 3 nights (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Methana peninsula) - Gefira, 2 nights (Monemvasia) - Areopoli, 2 nights (Mani). Maybe add an extra night and stay on the peninsula??? Based on my calculations, the Mani loop is about 100 km—doable in a day, but it’d be a quick trip. - Sparta or Pikoulianika, 2 nights (Mystras) - Dimitsana, 2 nights (Lousios Gorge, monasteries) - Olympia, 2 nights (via Lagkadia?) - Delphi or Arachova, 3 nights (via the west coast, Galaxidi bridge) (Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery) - And back to Athens.

This is just a rough draft for now. We’re planning to stay in hotels or book through Booking.com. What do you think? Thanks for your feedback and suggestions!

Salut tout le monde!

J'ai 66 ans, ma femme 60 ans... Nous ne sommes pas fans des plages, mais nous aimons prendre un bain naturel de temps en temps... Et nous aimons être dans une atmosphère animée.

1)- Est-ce que Ios Chora est une ville assez belle pour y trouver de quoi nous occuper pendant 3 jours en juillet sans nous ennuyer, biensur en alternance avec Gialos et les autres parties de l'île ?

2)- Pensez-vous que Ios, combinée avec Syros, Amorgos et Astypalea, pourrait être une bonne option après avoir visité toutes les cyclades, sauf Andros, Serifos et Milos ?

3) Tinos qui a une bonne connexion avec syros et amorgos est-elle une meilleure alternative à Ios ?

Merci d'avance.

Riadhou

What are the main sights to visit on Rhodes itself or the surrounding islands, and what’s the weather like? We’re leaving on May 18th.

Bonjour nous sommes du Canada et nous prévoyons visiter l'île d'Andros en août-septembre 2021.Premièrement j'aimerais savoir quel genre de véhicule louer sur l'île? Comment sont les chemins?On écrit que ce n'est pas tous asphalté.Merci

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!

Hi there, The least we can say is that neither the internet nor guidebooks are overflowing with info on Thrace, this region in the far northeast of Greece (part of which is also in Bulgaria and Turkey). Needless to say, if anyone’s already visited this "eastern" Greece, I’d love to hear ANY tips about it. I’m planning to spend 4 or 5 days there next May, with a rental car. The distances seem pretty big, and I don’t want to rack up too many kilometers at the risk of being a bit disappointed—especially, what do you think of the Evros Valley, near the Turkish border? Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a family road trip in the Peloponnese in April, arriving and departing from Athens, with a focus on Greek mythology, beautiful hikes, and a balanced pace (we don’t want to spend our days in the car). Here’s our draft itinerary:

Day 1: Early arrival in Athens – visit Acrocorinth and overnight in Corinth

Days 2 & 3: Drive to Dimitsana – hike in the Lousios Gorge (and maybe a detour to Olympia?), mountain villages

Days 4 & 5: Drive to Areopoli (Mani Peninsula) with a stop in Mystras

Day 6: Kalamata, visit Ancient Messene

Days 7 & 8: Pylos, Voidokilia Beach, Palace of Nestor, Gialova Lagoon

Days 9 & 10: Drive to Nafplio (Epidaurus, Mycenae)

Days 11 & 12: Hydra from the port of Ermioni

Days 12–15: Athens I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Does the pace seem reasonable? Should we adjust any stops (too long or too short)? Any must-see mythological sites or hikes along the way, in addition to what I’ve mentioned? Is Olympia really worth the detour from Dimitsana?

Thanks so much for your valuable advice!

Hello. We’re heading to Greece from April 19th to May 1st. We were planning to spend 3 days visiting Athens, then exploring the Peloponnese (Mycenae-Epidaurus, Mistra, Lousios Gorge, Olympia, Patras) + Delphi (or the other way around, starting with Delphi—doesn’t matter).

Except I just realized that April 20th is Easter Sunday: no visits to sites/museums in Athens that day... (nor on Saturday late afternoon, as I’d imagined). But Delphi, Mycenae, etc., will likely be closed too (maybe even on Monday the 21st!).

What do you recommend we visit or do? Our trip is mainly focused on archaeological visits (my kids have been looking forward to Athens/Greece for years!).

Thanks in advance! Have a great evening

We’ll be spending two nights on Mykonos at the end of May so we can visit Delos. I’m wondering if we can easily find a boat by just heading to the port the same morning or if it’s better to book in advance.

Hello, We’re heading to Greece in April. We’ll only be in Athens for 2 days (we’re not big fans of big cities) and then doing a road trip to Delphi and the Peloponnese. We wanted to do a guided tour with a guide because our kids are really into ancient Greece. Initially, we were thinking of a guided tour of the Acropolis, but it seems complicated since the only day that works for us is Easter Monday. After some thought, we’re wondering if maybe a guided tour of Delphi would be better? Because the Acropolis already has lots of explanatory panels and is very well-documented, whereas Delphi might not be as much. Also, the only guided tours we found for the Acropolis are at 11:00–11:30 AM, which is exactly when it’s packed, and we try to avoid crowds (we were planning to visit the Acropolis as early as 9:00 AM). What do you think? Thanks in advance! Have a great day

Si nous visitons Crête en 6 jours soit hébergement en 5 nuits. Devons nous prendre 2 hôtels étant donné que la superficie de la Crête est grande. Nous aurons une location de voiture.