Holidays Greece

[Lee909]

I'm looking to plan a trip for next year or the year after. I don't drive so location is important. I'm not interested in any nightlife. I want somewhere good for seeing the ancient sites as Greek history and myths are interesting. Anyone been to any of the islands that fit this sort of thing. I can island hop if I wait a bit longer and save some extra money

[lifetime fan]

Went to Kefalonia last year. 

 

The island is incredibly beautiful, quiet, no nightclubs and perfect in my opinion. 

 

 

[magicrat]

7 minutes ago, Lee909 said:

I'm looking to plan a trip for next year or the year after. I don't drive so location is important. I'm not interested in any nightlife. I want somewhere good for seeing the ancient sites as Greek history and myths are interesting. Anyone been to any of the islands that fit this sort of thing. I can island hop if I wait a bit longer and save some extra money

Santorini is fantastic and you wouldn't need a car. Lots of history plus a volcano to visit .

I stayed in Fira with views over the caldera.

 

Downside very busy high season and cruise ships coming in with day trippers.

[Remmie]

46 minutes ago, magicrat said:

Santorini is fantastic and you wouldn't need a car. Lots of history plus a volcano to visit .

I stayed in Fira with views over the caldera.

 

Downside very busy high season and cruise ships coming in with day trippers.

I went out of season in April and its perfect then. Accommodation is cheaper, you can go to any restaurant you want and its hot without being smothering.   

 

We stayed in Kamari which is next to Ancient Thira; a well preserved Ancient town with Tombs. 

 

Santorini is a bit pricier than other parts of Greece but going out of season negates that somewhat 

[magicrat]

1 hour ago, Remmie said:

I went out of season in April and its perfect then. Accommodation is cheaper, you can go to any restaurant you want and its hot without being smothering.   

 

We stayed in Kamari which is next to Ancient Thira; a well preserved Ancient town with Tombs. 

 

Santorini is a bit pricier than other parts of Greece but going out of season negates that somewhat 

I've been in April too. You're right it's better.

Nice temperature for walking too

[polymerpunkah]

Spend some time in Athens. The Acropolis is unique, and there are quite a few other significant sites. Great city for walking, full of restaurants, etc. 

[Remmie]

No idea if it's practical with flights but perhaps you could move on to Ephesus in Turkey, that was cool. 

[halewood pete]

Would recommend Rhodes.stay in Rhodes old town or lindos.both fantastic

[Jennings]

Love the Greek Islands. The people are amazing. I recommend hiring a little speed boat to sight see. You can moor up right outside Tavernas and go snorkeling in some amazing coves. 

[Section_31]

Still can never get past the bog roll in the bin business.

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

Rhodes, Crete, and even Corfu.

[VladimirIlyich]

19 hours ago, Section_31 said:

Still can never get past the bog roll in the bin business.

Same here. Freaks my nut out it does.