Hi There! This blog post is long due since this trip to Greece dates from June 2021. YES, 2021! What happened? Well, I had a busy trip, then moved country, started a new job with many activities and so on. I’ve finally edited all the videos related to this trip that you can now find on my youtube channel. Despite this trip being almost three years old, I still have vivid memories of the places I’ve been to and the emotions I was going through. I honestly thought that it wouldn’t be a good idea to share this content after such a long time, however, I realized that foremost I was doing it for myself (and also to empty my computer and iPhone storage).
Okay, so Greek Islands hopping – In this post, I will share with you, which islands to visit, where to stay, what to visit and where to eat. But also, share my budget. It’s going to be a long one, so be ready.
My budget
As mentioned in the vlogs, I did this trip after quitting my job and while waiting for a new one. This trip was supposed to be a parenthesis in my life during which I would spare no expense (and I did) and just enjoy to the maximum, as I knew I would not be able to enjoy this much time off before a long time (and it’s true).
Budget: 3,000 EUR (transport, accommodation, food and activities)
Duration: 17 days
Month: June 2021
Please remember, that this was a post/during covid trip, which means that some of the prices might have been lower than usual to attract more tourists and in a world without crazy inflation.
Itinerary: Athens – Heraklion – Santorini – Milos – Athens
Athens #VLOG
Duration: 5 days
I decided to start my trip here because it was a city I had already visited a few years before, it felt easier to have it as a base in the country, as I was traveling on my own.
I stayed at the Selina Athens Theatrou hostel – the hostel itself was nice and had a rooftop (not accessible during covid, unfortunately). I’d say that the neighbourhood wasn’t the nicest, but I’ve found one of my favourite restaurant there.
In my vlogs in Athens, you won’t see me do a lot of the usual touristic places as I had already done them during my first visit in the city. I’ll still include them in this blog post so you don’t miss them (in italics).
Cultural Visit/Parks:
Pedion tou Areos (Field of Ares)
Strefi Hill
Ancient Agora of Athens
Anafiotika
Lycabettus Hill
Kerameikos
Philopappos Hill
Stavros Niarchos Park
Monastiraki Square
Roman Agora
Parthenon
Hadrian’s Library
Monument to the Uknown Soldier
Acropolis of Athens
Athens National Garden
Temple of Zeus
Restaurant/Brunch:
Vegan Beat
Kiouzin
Karamanlidika
Bairaktaris Central
Bars/Rooftop:
Couleur Locale
Ellyz Café
MS Rooftop
360 Rooftop
Carpo Coffee
Heraklion #VLOG
Duration: 3 days
I was mostly there for my friend’s wedding so I didn’t do a lot of tourism. Still, here’s the list of the few sites I in this city.
Grave of Níkos Kazantzákis
Koules Fortress
Agios Minas Cathedral
Kastella Seafood Restaurant
Last year I went back to Crete and spent more time on the island, I’ll write a post summarizing what can be done on the island soon.
Santorini #VLOG
Duration: 4 days
By far the most expensive destination of this trip, but also the most interesting. I had plenty of expectations with this island. Even with the covid restrictions it was the busiest part of my trip, I felt that the crowd was already huge for sunset watching so I don’t want to wonder what they look like now that normal travel resumed.
Thira was my base on the Island and I stayed at the Bedspot Hostel. It’s a super cute hostel with a lovely terrace to watch the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. I’ve also done the wonderful Fira – Oia hike, my first hike ever (the last one as well ^^) and WHAT A VIEW. Everytime I look back at the images of this trail, I just want to go back on the island. It was worth absolutely every step and suffering – please what the vlog to understand my feeling.
I didn’t visit anything in particular on the island, I mostly wander around the streets, tried to get the best views of the sea, have a look at the beautiful monument. I would just open google maps and tap on a random momument and go there.
Restaurant/Brunch:
Pitogyros Traditional Grill House
Rastoni Concept
Lucky’s Slovaki
Oia Gefsis
Volkan on the Rocks
Bars/Rooftop:
Sellada Beach
Volkan on the Rocks
PK Cocktail Bar
Milos #VLOG
Duration: 5 days
First of all, I’d like to stay that I will never never ever going to shut up about how much I loved my stay on the island. This island is just amazing and I wish I had pockets large enough to spend all my summer there. I do believe that my love for the island is also due to the amazing boat trip I done there and allowed me to discover the riches of Milos from another point of view. The island is walkable if you like to walk a lot, so renting a car is the best option (bus system is not entirely reliable). The eastern part of the island is only accessible with 4×4, as it is uninhabited, which is the reason why most boat tours are concerning this part of the island and also it’s the best way to see what there is.
Boat tour:
Beaches/Cultural visit:
Firiplaka beach
Papafragas cave
Archaeological Museum of Milos
Sarakiniko Beach
Catacombs of Milos
Venitian Castle
Restaurant/Brunch:
Astakas Cafe restaurant
Flisvos
Bars/Rooftop:
Aragosta Cocktail bar
Artemis bar
Athens
Duration: 2 days
This time I stayed at the Metis Athens Suite hotel which had a wonderful view of the Acropolis (I booked the rooftop room).
Places I went to:
– Ciel Athens
– GES shoes (for amazing leather shoes)
– Ble Papagalos
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Hope you’ll find everything you’ll need in this video and that my tips will be helpful and Enjoy your trip to Greece.
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