Comments on: Greek Island Hopping Itinerary: 1-2 Weeks + My Best Tips

By: Vincent

Vincent — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 09:13:43 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Hello Melissa, I generally recommend staying at least 3 days on a Cycladic island so I think 4 islands will be enough. 5 will be too much, especially if you take into account the ferry journey time. For your itinerary, you can for example do Santorini, Amorgos, Naxos, Paros, as I recommend in this tour. (If you want to add Ios, you can integrate it between Santorini and Amorgos). The most important thing is to look at the travel time and ferries timetables, as there may not be ferry trips everyday. I usually check on this website: Ferries in Greece. Enjoy your stay in Greece!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:49:42 +0000

Hi Vincent,
We are a party of 4 adults in our 50s
We are starting our Greek island experience in Santorini for 3 nights in September and then have 12 nights to explore other islands. We need to either finish in Paros or Naxos on the 20th September in order to fly back to Athens. We aren’t interested in Mykonos (been there done that in our 20s)
Do you have any suggestions re islands to visit? We were thinking keeping it to 4 or 5 islands in total.

Kind Regards
Melissa

By: Vincent

Vincent — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:51:43 +0000

In reply to Jess.

Hi Jess,

I haven’t had the chance to visit Mykonos yet so I couldn’t tell you the best place to stay on the island.

Yes you can take the ferry from Santorini to Mykonos. Depending on the ferry company the crossing takes between 2h30 and 3h30.
You can check the timetable and fares by clicking on the green button in the article: “I check the ferry schedules now”.

Enjoy your stay in Greece!

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:30:48 +0000

Hi Vincent,

I am hoping to do a greek island hop this summer. I was thinking Santorini, Mykonos, Paros and Ios.
Where would be best to fit in Mykonos?
After reading some of the replies, I’m thinking to do it in-between Santorini and Paros (instead of doing Naxos and amorgos. Would this be recommended with ferry times ext?

By: Vincent

Vincent — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:31:15 +0000

In reply to Melody Wrobel.

Hello Melody,

With the catamaran day cruise from Naxos, you will go to the small cyclades.
With the speedboat tour, you can go to Paros and Antiparos.
They are not the same places but it is true that it is very similar since in the 2 boat trips, you will stop for swimming in the turquoise water. The aim is more to swim in places only accessible by boat than to visit.

Enjoy your trip to Greece!

By: Melody Wrobel

Melody Wrobel — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 05:44:40 +0000

Hi Vincent, love your 14 day greek island itinerary!! We are travelling in the 3rd week of May 2023. I was thinking of booking a catamaran day cruise in Naxos and a few days later a speedboat tour in Paros/Anti paros. You have mentioned that Naxos and Paros are very similar, but i was hoping that the speedboat tour has the opportunity to get to places that a catamaran can’t get to… am i on the right train of thought or would these trips be too similar?

Kind Regards, Mel

By: Vincent

Vincent — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:03:01 +0000

In reply to Becca. Hello Becca, Thank you! I'm glad that my itinerary in the Greek islands is helping you to prepare your stay. Unfortunately, I haven't been to the Sporades or the Ionian Islands so I can't tell you if it's worth it or not. For the Cyclades, to see if it's right for you, you can read my detailed articles about each island by clicking here: Destination Greece and the Cyclades. Don't hesitate if you have any questions, and enjoy your trip to the Greek islands!

By: Becca

Becca — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:54:41 +0000

Hi Vincent
This is a very informative website with so much information, thank you! I’m just trying to decide what to go/where to go for next year’s summer holiday. I’m a teacher so unfortunately I’m tied to going away in July and August (the most expensive time!). I’m still debating about which group of islands to explore. I have read your Cyclades itinerary, which sounds amazing but wondered if you have any itineraries for the Sporades or Ionian islands?? I will be travelling with a husband and 2 children of 23 and 21. They like exploring and doing things, as well as having a bit of relaxation on the beach. I just want to make sure that I’m picking the right group of islands to suit my families needs, if that’s possible!!
Any advice would be very gratefully received!
Thank you so much for your help.
Becca

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:49:34 +0000

Thank you so much ! You’re very kind.
Best, Andrea.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:37:39 +0000

In reply to Andrea. Hello Andrea, Naxos and Paros are quite similar so it's really up to you. Both have beautiful beaches and traditional Greek villages. To decide, you can read my detailed articles about these 2 islands here: - The 10 best Things to do in Naxos - The 10 best Things to do in Paros. Unfortunately I haven't been to Crete yet so I can't tell you if it's better than Paros/Naxos in terms of beaches. As for Skopelos, it's a bit more complicated to reach: you first have to go Athens, and then to Agios Konstantinos (2h by car from Athens) and take the boat (5h crossing). Personally, I would stay in the Cyclades as it's the most convenient! Enjoy your trip to Greece, Vincent