Italy-Greece travel
Jun 13th, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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Italy-Greece travel
Hello Everyone,
I need yall's help. I'm planning a trip for September with my husband. Ive decided on visting both Italy and Greece in 11 days. I was an avid traveler before getting married but I would show up with basically no real thought out specific plan. So this time I have to plan perfectly because we have back to back plans literally the day before we leave and the day after we arrive. I am NOT an organized traveler as far as perfectly thought out flights and planning every tour site, tour, train ride etc ahead of time before even leaving the states.
Ive decided that we would fly into Rome and spend 3 days there then take the train to Sorrento/Pompeii and stay for 2 days. We would then take the train back to Rome and take a Ryan Air flight to Athens and spend 2 days there. Then take Ryan air into Santorini and spend the last few days here relaxing and THEN take a flight back to Athens to then fly back to the US. As I am typing this I am already not enjoying this trip. I really would appreciate some input. I do not want to exhaust my husband or myself, for that matter.
One last note...I have been to Rome before...the only reason I am going back before exploring somewhere else amazing on my list is because my husband really wants to see it. We've both never been to Greece. This may help with the input. Thank you in advance!
Whittney
I need yall's help. I'm planning a trip for September with my husband. Ive decided on visting both Italy and Greece in 11 days. I was an avid traveler before getting married but I would show up with basically no real thought out specific plan. So this time I have to plan perfectly because we have back to back plans literally the day before we leave and the day after we arrive. I am NOT an organized traveler as far as perfectly thought out flights and planning every tour site, tour, train ride etc ahead of time before even leaving the states.
Ive decided that we would fly into Rome and spend 3 days there then take the train to Sorrento/Pompeii and stay for 2 days. We would then take the train back to Rome and take a Ryan Air flight to Athens and spend 2 days there. Then take Ryan air into Santorini and spend the last few days here relaxing and THEN take a flight back to Athens to then fly back to the US. As I am typing this I am already not enjoying this trip. I really would appreciate some input. I do not want to exhaust my husband or myself, for that matter.
One last note...I have been to Rome before...the only reason I am going back before exploring somewhere else amazing on my list is because my husband really wants to see it. We've both never been to Greece. This may help with the input. Thank you in advance!
Whittney
Jun 13th, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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If I am not mistaken there are flights out of Naples to Santorini (Volotea) non-stop, so check that out.
However, if you've already bought the Ryan Air ticket from Rome to Athens, I would suggest seeing Pompei as a day trip from Rome and skipping Sorrento. And instead of flying into Athens airport and going into the city for 2 days, I would suggest you switch planes in the airport and head to Santorini first, then see Athens as your final stop.
However, if you've already bought the Ryan Air ticket from Rome to Athens, I would suggest seeing Pompei as a day trip from Rome and skipping Sorrento. And instead of flying into Athens airport and going into the city for 2 days, I would suggest you switch planes in the airport and head to Santorini first, then see Athens as your final stop.
Jun 14th, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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I would add more days in Greece. If your husband really wants to visit Rome, I respect it, it's a wonderful city. But don't lose 2 days in Sorrento/Pompeii. Do Pompeii as a day-trip from Rome. Sorrento is ok, but I would definitely skip it for a Greek island instead.
My advise is to fly into Rome, and stay 3 days including the day-trip to Pompeii. Then fly into Athens. Take the boat for Folegandros and then Santorini. Spend a couple of days in Folegandros which is one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. It's unspoiled, with virgin beaches and a gorgeous traditional Chora (the town village of an island) built upon a cliff looking the Aegean. Then spend as for as many days as you please in Santorini. Finally spend atleast 2 days in Athens, visiting the museums, the monuments and the hip neighborhoods, and the food ofcourse.
My advise is to fly into Rome, and stay 3 days including the day-trip to Pompeii. Then fly into Athens. Take the boat for Folegandros and then Santorini. Spend a couple of days in Folegandros which is one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. It's unspoiled, with virgin beaches and a gorgeous traditional Chora (the town village of an island) built upon a cliff looking the Aegean. Then spend as for as many days as you please in Santorini. Finally spend atleast 2 days in Athens, visiting the museums, the monuments and the hip neighborhoods, and the food ofcourse.
Jun 14th, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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PetrosB3 can you please tell me about the boats to the islands from Athens? I had though about taking a boat but I do not know anything about that transportation system in Europe. Is there a specific company you would recommend or is it kindove like the Eurorail but in boat form?
Thank you for yalls input so far...its been VERY helpful!
Whittney
Thank you for yalls input so far...its been VERY helpful!
Whittney
Jun 14th, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Ferry schedules: http://www.gtp.gr
Map of Aegean islands: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6071345,24.95106,9z
The main ferry ports for the Aegean islands are Piraeus, which is closest to Athens, Lavrio and Rafina. Rafina is quickly reached from the airport.
Types of ferries, Highspeed passenger-only catamarans (e.g. FlyingCat4), Flying Dolphins, large Highspeed car/passenger combo ferries (e.g. Highspeed 4), 'regular' car ferries (e.g. Blue Star Delos), small local shuttle ferries (e.g. Express Skopelitis)
Map of Aegean islands: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6071345,24.95106,9z
The main ferry ports for the Aegean islands are Piraeus, which is closest to Athens, Lavrio and Rafina. Rafina is quickly reached from the airport.
Types of ferries, Highspeed passenger-only catamarans (e.g. FlyingCat4), Flying Dolphins, large Highspeed car/passenger combo ferries (e.g. Highspeed 4), 'regular' car ferries (e.g. Blue Star Delos), small local shuttle ferries (e.g. Express Skopelitis)
