Greece in oct
Apr 24th, 2013, 01:53 PM
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Greece in oct
My husband and I would like to spend 7-8 days in Greece at the middle of oct. it looks like there are very few ferries running in oct. is this true? If so,we may stick to Athens and santorini. Is there anywhere else that we could add onto our trip? Is Hydra worth a visit? Anywhere else in Greece to spend a day or two at?
I'd appreciate anyone's input.
I'd appreciate anyone's input.
Apr 24th, 2013, 03:22 PM
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I've asked the editors to add a tag for Greece to this thread. Sometimes people with expertise in one country look for threads based on the tags and would miss your question when reviewing threads that way.
I would go to Delphi.
I would go to Delphi.
Apr 24th, 2013, 03:34 PM
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I've been in Greece a couple of times in October. You'll be able to get to the islands, but things are definitely winding down, places feel a bit lonely, ferries are less frequent. Weather is cooler. It's full of Scandinavians catching the last of the sun before the winter!
Apr 24th, 2013, 10:26 PM
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Hydra would be a great option for spending 1 night.
In October the island will be more quiet during the week and more busy at the weekend when Athenians use visit.
Hotels also lower their rates during the week, while weekend rates are higher
In October the island will be more quiet during the week and more busy at the weekend when Athenians use visit.
Hotels also lower their rates during the week, while weekend rates are higher
Apr 24th, 2013, 11:10 PM
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<i>it looks like there are very few ferries running in oct. is this true?</i>
Not really. All the Greek Islands have ferry service year-round, so if you stick to the main car ferry routes you will have no problem. For instance, there are daily ferries to/from Paros, Naxos, and Santorini even in the depths of winter, and that's just one example. During summer are also catamarans linking islands that are popular with tourists but on different ferry routes.
Where many newbies come unstuck is assuming the summer catamarans run off-season, and book hotels on, e.g. Mykonos and Santorini, then find out there are no direct ferries between them.
If you have 7-8 full days in Greece and want to visit Santorini, I see no reason why you couldn't add Paros or Naxos to the itinerary, as the ferry will be stopping on those islands anyway. Another alternative would be flying to/from Santorini and spending the rest of the time in and around Athens.
Not really. All the Greek Islands have ferry service year-round, so if you stick to the main car ferry routes you will have no problem. For instance, there are daily ferries to/from Paros, Naxos, and Santorini even in the depths of winter, and that's just one example. During summer are also catamarans linking islands that are popular with tourists but on different ferry routes.
Where many newbies come unstuck is assuming the summer catamarans run off-season, and book hotels on, e.g. Mykonos and Santorini, then find out there are no direct ferries between them.
If you have 7-8 full days in Greece and want to visit Santorini, I see no reason why you couldn't add Paros or Naxos to the itinerary, as the ferry will be stopping on those islands anyway. Another alternative would be flying to/from Santorini and spending the rest of the time in and around Athens.
