Feedback on Greece itinerary
Jan 14th, 2010 | 01:16 AM
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Hi Mgwest,
There are some ferries that stop in the Cyclades enroute to the islands near the Turkish coast mentioned by travelerjan. Examples: Hellenic Seaways' Nissos Chios stops at Mykonos (that island again ;-) ) enroute to Chios. Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star 1/2 stops at Santorini enroute to Kos and Rhodes. So it is feasible to go to Mykonos or Santorini, then pick up one of those ferries to the Northeastern Aegean or Dodecanese Islands.
Nevertheless, I feel travelerjan makes a good point. If you plan to visit Turkey, the Greek portion of your trip should concentrate on the Eastern Aegean, with maybe a brief stop on Mykonos or Santorini.
I don't mind someone adding to the conversation, as you have done on this thread, but if you want full attention to your question it would be a good idea to start a new thread with a relevant title.
There are some ferries that stop in the Cyclades enroute to the islands near the Turkish coast mentioned by travelerjan. Examples: Hellenic Seaways' Nissos Chios stops at Mykonos (that island again ;-) ) enroute to Chios. Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star 1/2 stops at Santorini enroute to Kos and Rhodes. So it is feasible to go to Mykonos or Santorini, then pick up one of those ferries to the Northeastern Aegean or Dodecanese Islands.
Nevertheless, I feel travelerjan makes a good point. If you plan to visit Turkey, the Greek portion of your trip should concentrate on the Eastern Aegean, with maybe a brief stop on Mykonos or Santorini.
I don't mind someone adding to the conversation, as you have done on this thread, but if you want full attention to your question it would be a good idea to start a new thread with a relevant title.
Jan 14th, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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milley5 you're talking tiresome nonsense - i have no prejudices and nothing further to add on this subject
mgwest - it is possible to hop over to the west coast of turkey from some of the eastern aegean islands. from memory, samos is a good bet. don't be discouraged - you can easily visit greece and turkey and it makes for an interesting trip to contrast the cultures. you m ight be better served going via athens but if you just want to see somewhere like bodrum, ephesus, pammukale...that sort of thing, then certainly consider a hop off from the islands. might be as well to post a new thread but don't feel you're hijacking anything and ignore all the thin skins
mgwest - it is possible to hop over to the west coast of turkey from some of the eastern aegean islands. from memory, samos is a good bet. don't be discouraged - you can easily visit greece and turkey and it makes for an interesting trip to contrast the cultures. you m ight be better served going via athens but if you just want to see somewhere like bodrum, ephesus, pammukale...that sort of thing, then certainly consider a hop off from the islands. might be as well to post a new thread but don't feel you're hijacking anything and ignore all the thin skins
Jan 14th, 2010 | 02:04 AM
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Here's another example: Hellenic Seaways' Nissos Mykonos stops at Paros and Naxos enroute to Samos, where you can connect with ferries to Kusadasi (for Ephesus) in Turkey. Now who could object to a short stop on Naxos? Right, Jan? ;-)
Note that these are overnight ferries from Piraeus, so they are stopping in the Cyclades around midnight, give or take, and arriving in the eastern Aegean next morning, then going back to Piraeus. Booking a cabin would be a good idea. Also, they may not run daily (I haven't checked the timetables that closely) so some flexibility would be required.
Also note, you could do the route in reverse, starting in Turkey and working your way back through the Greek Islands.
Note that these are overnight ferries from Piraeus, so they are stopping in the Cyclades around midnight, give or take, and arriving in the eastern Aegean next morning, then going back to Piraeus. Booking a cabin would be a good idea. Also, they may not run daily (I haven't checked the timetables that closely) so some flexibility would be required.
Also note, you could do the route in reverse, starting in Turkey and working your way back through the Greek Islands.
Jan 14th, 2010 | 05:33 AM
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millemar
If you are intending to visit Mykonos for two days between and including Friday and Monday in mid to late May, you possibly will be there when the four or five thousand students arrive from Athens and beyond.
This annual weekend pilgrimage is a time for them to enjoy some relaxation from university but the sheer number of them makes the town and beaches very, very busy. I don’t know the exact date yet as it changes most years. Just something to bear in mind.
If you are intending to visit Mykonos for two days between and including Friday and Monday in mid to late May, you possibly will be there when the four or five thousand students arrive from Athens and beyond.
This annual weekend pilgrimage is a time for them to enjoy some relaxation from university but the sheer number of them makes the town and beaches very, very busy. I don’t know the exact date yet as it changes most years. Just something to bear in mind.
Jan 15th, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Heimdall
Thank you for your very thoughtful and informative note(s). Our plans are just taking shape and we would love to spend up to a week in Turkey before or after a couple of weeks in Greece. (Probably a good thing I didn't mention we plan to spend a week in London on our way home as well!).
Thank you for your very thoughtful and informative note(s). Our plans are just taking shape and we would love to spend up to a week in Turkey before or after a couple of weeks in Greece. (Probably a good thing I didn't mention we plan to spend a week in London on our way home as well!).
