Never been to Greece, where should I start?
 

Never been to Greece and am wondering where to start in planning my trip?? Stay with the big cities and do tours and go ot to remote coastal cities and really enjoy the local cuisine and culture??? Any ideas?

When are you going and for how long?

Next summer for a month

Lucky you! Greece is amazing! If I had a week I would do a mix of islands, Athens and the mainland.

We spent a week on Naxos last year and loved it. There are lots of interesting islands to choose from. You could spend 3-5 days in Athens as there are lots of things to see. Then rent a car and visit sites on the mainland. We enjoyed Nafplio and the Poleppenese peninsula...also check out Delphi.

Just a few ideas. Maybe get a guidebook and see what grabs your interest!!

Which month? ((?))

<<Never been to Greece and am wondering where to start in planning my trip?? Stay with the big cities and do tours and go ot to remote coastal cities and really enjoy the local cuisine and culture???>>

I would start by thinking why I chose Greece at first place. What appeals to me, what are my interests, what I enjoy doing while abroad, what I liked/disliked on my previous trips, how fast/low paced I am while traveling, what type of accomodation, transport I like . I am sure you will have an idea on those already.

I would then look on the practical matters. When exactly I plan to visit, for how long, what my budget is, what is my entry and exit point in Greece, limitations on specific needs on this particular trip...

Them I would try to suit what I want to do with what I realisticaly can and make some compromises.

You may get some pointers here, but they might be irrelevant to you or far too general, unless you are willing to share a bit more abut your self and make more specific questions...