We're just getting started on putting together a plan for our honeymoon in Greece. I've read through a lot of awesome threads. Just wanted to get people's thoughts on what we have so far.

Any general or specific advice is welcome (things not to miss, places to stay, etc)

Also, are we spreading ourselves too thin? What Dodecanese Islands should we focus on? (we're thinking Leros and/or Patmos) Is 5 full days in Crete enough? Is 4 days on Santorini too much / enough?

Thanks in advance!

August 27 Arrive Santorini PM
Aug 28 - 30 Santorini
Aug 31 Santorini - Heraklio
Sept 1 - 5 Crete
September 6 Crete - Rhodes
September 07 - 09 Rhodes
Sept 10 Rhodes - Other Dodecanese Island
September 10 - 14 Dodecanese Island
September 15 To Athens
September 16 Athens
September 17 Athens to Home

Reposted as per Rex's excellent advice

Hi HSaxa, We haven't been too all your destinations but I can make some limited comments.
Santorini - I think you've got it right. Seriously consider staying in Oia. Also, this is a good place to start your trip. Be sure your camera battery is fully charged. Santorini is a great place for photos.
Athens - Doesn't require a lot of time but I think you would like one more day there. There are two must see places, the Acropolis and the museum, but they are awesome. We stayed at the Electra Palace in the Plaka. It was nice. Try to stay somewhere in the Plaka.
Very best wishes to you both.

I recently spent 10 nights in Crete in 3 different places. I felt like I just scratched the surface of what the island has to offer. If you only do 5 nights I would consider just staying in 1 location.

Hi

Congratulations on your impending nuptials. You've picked a lovely region to honeymoon in. And Santorini is a jewel! Make sure you get accommodation with a caldera view. Have you looked into whether it's possible to connect your international flight with a domestic one to Santorini. Check out Aegean Air or Olympic Air. It could save a bit of time.

Good luck

Thank you thank you thank you all for the replies.

- Any specific hotel recommendations for Oia?
- Thanks for the advice on connecting straight so Santorini from our int'l flight.
- Any specific places in Crete that you'd recommend we focus on / not miss?

Hi

Re Oia hotels. Please state your budget (in euros). There are quite a few posts on this question. Type in Oia hotel in the "Search this forum" box.

Cheers

Any other general comments on our itin?

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