Santorini
Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:55 PM
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Santorini
Going to be in Santorini in early July for 6 days...should we stay there they whole time, or should we check out another nearby island for a couple of days before heading back to athens to fly out? thanks!
Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:23 AM
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Definitely plan to go to a second island. Santorini is wonderful, but 6 days is more than enough time to see all of it. There are some great posts here about many of the islands. Do a search up above and enjoy reading.
You will have a great trip. Pack sunscreen and a hat! (And a polarizing filter for your camera! Those white houses in the Greek sun are dazzling, to say the least.)
You will have a great trip. Pack sunscreen and a hat! (And a polarizing filter for your camera! Those white houses in the Greek sun are dazzling, to say the least.)
Jun 24th, 2008, 05:28 AM
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I just got back from Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Crete - Santorini was BY FAR my favorite island. Absolutely gorgeous...I was there for 3 1/2 days and wish I had spent more time there. I am usually a traveller who is on the go and wants to do and see everything. However, when I arrived in Oia and checked into my hotel with a gorgeous view of the caldera, all I wanted to do was kick back, relax and take in the gorgeous view. I still saw quite a bit of the island, but wished I had more time in Santorini to relax and take it all in. It really is a beautiful island...
I agree with brotherlee love, depends on what type of traveler you are as to whether or not you should spend your entire 6 days in Santorini. I could definitely have spent 6 days there...If you are intent on seeing another island - maybe you could do a 4 day Santorini, 2 day trip somewhere else (Naxos or Mykonos?) Enjoy...you will love Santorini no matter how long you decide to stay there!!
I agree with brotherlee love, depends on what type of traveler you are as to whether or not you should spend your entire 6 days in Santorini. I could definitely have spent 6 days there...If you are intent on seeing another island - maybe you could do a 4 day Santorini, 2 day trip somewhere else (Naxos or Mykonos?) Enjoy...you will love Santorini no matter how long you decide to stay there!!
Jun 24th, 2008, 06:40 AM
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I went to Santorini and Crete last summer and fell in love with both islands. THEY are very different...Santorini was relaxing and breathtaking but Crete had amazing ruins and cool landscapes. I would suggest doing three days in each...which I did and found it to be perfect. Actually I ended up staying in Santorini one extra night and skipped out on going to Athens because it was such a dream there. You will NOT be disappointed staying there for a few extra days if you like to relax in a picturesque setting. It really depends on what you like to do during your vacations. I found Crete and Santorini to be a perfect combo!
Jun 25th, 2008, 03:23 AM
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if i had six days over
id do four on santorini
unless youre honeymooning and time is no consequence
we did five and i couldve cut out the last day
two days ..id duck over somewhere..trouble is...nothing is all that close...still id look into it because i like to pack it in
id do four on santorini
unless youre honeymooning and time is no consequence
we did five and i couldve cut out the last day
two days ..id duck over somewhere..trouble is...nothing is all that close...still id look into it because i like to pack it in
