darailise

My husband, Brendan, and I are honeymooning in Greece and Israel this June. We are both avid travelers neither of us have ever visited Greece, but I have traveled extensively in Israel. We were married just over a month ago but are waiting to take our honeymoon because I'm a teacher so taking off time can be a headache. Plus, we're in the process of moving and are currently living in separate cities until the school year ends and I can join Brendan in Chicago.

While in Greece we are going to both Mykonos and Santorini. We have our flights and hotels booked, but that's the extent of our planning. Please see out plans below. Any recommendations for sights, restaurants, hikes etc. We're open to it all.

Thank you and I look forward to all suggestions.

Depart Chicago June 12
Arrive Athens June 13

Transfer from Athens to Mykonos
June 13 -16 Mykonos
Semeli Hotel

June 16 - speedboat to Santorini

June 16 -19 Santorini
Aressanan Hotel or Athina Repose Suites

June 19 - Fly to Athens

June 19-20 Athens
Electra Palace

June 20 Athens to Tel Aviv

June 20 - 23 - Tel Aviv
David Intercontinental

June 23 - 26 - Jerusalem
David Citadel
*June 24 Day Trip - Masada, Dead Sea and Ein Gedi (private driver and tour guide)

June 26 Tel Aviv to Chicago (Arrive June 27)

MiGr

I think you should take a guided tour to the old city in Jerusalem. I assume you've seen it before, but it's a huge part of Jewish, Muslim and Christian heritage so your husband should have a chance exploring the old city.
Have you booked a guide yet or are you looking for recommendations?
I would advise to visit Massada on sunrise. It's an early wake up but the sight is breath-taking so it's worth it.

darailise

I have spent extensive time in Jerusalem and know my way around Olde City well and planned on doing that and Yad Vashem one day. And yes, of course we're hiking Masada pre dawn, no other way to do it right! I am however looking for restaurant recommendations as well as other things to do/see that might not be on your typical trip.

mbgg

New museums in Tel-Aviv:
Palmach museum:
http://www.palmach.org.il/show_item....798&itemType=0
Rabin museum:
http://www.rabincenter.org.il/Englis...%20Center.aspx


Restaurants (and other ideas): check out the English version of "Time-Out":
http://digital.timeout.co.il/activem.../israel_35.asp

TouringIsrael

For restaurants, check out http://www.restaurants-in-israel.co.il/

darailise

Thanks for the input so far!