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  1. clairegebuis avatar

    Getting from Izmir to Cesme

    by clairegebuis 28 May 2012

    Hi, Beginning of July, my boyfriend and I will go to the Greek Island Chios. We'll be coming from Istanbul so we will first fly to Izmir,…

  2. alesssia avatar

    RE: Itinerary tips: from Cesme to Istanbul

    by alesssia 26 May 2012

    Thank you so much for your precious suggestions. After some days I finally made my rough itinerary through Turkey, but I still need your…

  3. neckervd avatar

    RE: Greece and Turkey- best route?

    by neckervd 25 May 2012

    Trains from Thessaloniki go to Athens. Boats from Thessaloniki go to to Lemnos - Lesbos - Chios - Samos

  4. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Athen to Lefkas

    by mariha2912 24 May 2012

    It is hard to advice because you do not mention where exactly you'll be located, how far are you willing to go and how much to spend...…

  5. saikunger avatar

    RE: Travel Advice

    by saikunger 22 May 2012

    I'd go a bit further afield than the Argo-Saronic islands. In the Cyclades I'd recommend Sifnos and Milos. The former is great for walkin…

  6. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Itinerary tips: from Cesme to Istanbul

    by sarikanarya 21 May 2012

    You could take a ferry from Greece to one of the more northerly islands such Samos and come intoTurkey at Kuşadası,visit Ephesus then…

  7. neckervd avatar

    RE: From Naxos to Ikaria

    by neckervd 20 May 2012

    I agree with you that the arrival time at Agios Kyrikos or Evdilos is not pantastic. But there is really a good chance that the timetable…

  8. saikunger avatar

    RE: Planning ahead trip to Greece

    by saikunger 18 May 2012

    Thorn Tree is a resource mainly for independent travellers, so you won't find many opinions on tours - except that that people don't think…

  9. purna avatar

    RE: Trip to Greek islands from Turkey

    by purna 17 May 2012

    Agree with Sarikanarya. I have researched Lesvos and Chios and will go to both this June for a total of 17 days. Ayvalik to Lesvos (10…

  10. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: Trip to Greek islands from Turkey

    by sarikanarya 17 May 2012

    For someone who says they want to visit a not-so-touristy island you have picked the 3 most heavily commercialised islands.For a more…

  11. portrait_artist avatar

    RE: Ferry from Cesme to Chios then to A.G. Kirikos

    by portrait_artist 10 May 2012

    I went to the port at Cesme and bought my ticket about an hour before the boat left and it was no problem at all. There was plenty of…

  12. neckervd avatar

    RE: Ferry from Cesme to Chios then to A.G. Kirikos

    by neckervd 08 May 2012

    Will you stay at Cesme? If not (Izmir or so), I would recommend to travel via Kusadasi - Samos: much more ferries than from Chios. …

  13. bomhugo avatar

    Ferry from Cesme to Chios then to A.G. Kirikos

    by bomhugo 08 May 2012

    I've been searching about the way from Turkey to Greece by ferry. I found the websites to buy the tickets but do I really need to buy…

  14. Giorgos avatar

    RE: Daytrip to Psara from Chios?

    by Giorgos 03 May 2012

    Yes its possible, You can reach psara from Chios Main Port with on a 5 hour trip In the summer there is probably 1 boat every day going…

  15. NIKOSZ avatar

    Daytrip to Psara from Chios?

    by NIKOSZ 03 May 2012

    I will be in Chios in June and I was thinking of a daytrip to Psara. Do you know if this is possible?

  16. AthensInsidersAnthia avatar

    RE: Athens to Constantinople

    by AthensInsidersAnthia 18 April 2012

    If you ask me, the sea way is the best! Will offer you a comfortable and pleasant trip. If you finally go through Chios, don't miss the…

  17. purna avatar

    Cesme Harbor to Izmir Airport

    by purna 18 April 2012

    I'll be coming into Cesme from Chios and heading directly to Izmir airport to pick up a car. This will be my 9th and my wife's 6th trip…

  18. purna avatar

    Cesme Harbor to Izmir Airport

    by purna 17 April 2012

    I'll be coming into Cesme from Chios and heading directly to Izmir airport to pick up a car. This will be my 9th and my wife's 6th trip…

  19. hereandtherenz avatar

    RE: Athens to Constantinople

    by hereandtherenz 16 April 2012

    Thanks #5!!!! I had looked at going by sea and couldn't see a way to do it. I have seen Chios recommended as an island to visit in other…

  20. AthensInsidersAnthia avatar

    Re: Athens to Constantinople

    by AthensInsidersAnthia 16 April 2012

    Hello! To get from Athens to Istanbul without renting a car, I would see the following solutions: 1. Athens-Thessaloniki-Alexandroupo…

  21. rsmalik_35 avatar

    Southwestern Turkey to Thira (Santorini) without going to Athens

    by rsmalik_35 09 April 2012

    Any suggestions for mid-july travel from anywhere in SE Turkey (Bodrum, Cesme, Marmaris, etc.) to get by ferry or air to Thira/ Santorini?…

  22. sarikanarya avatar

    RE: store motorbikes / rent garage IZMIR ????

    by sarikanarya 09 April 2012

    Yes,that is correct.The details of any vehicle are registered on your passport and those details are checked as you leave the country-which…

  23. Ouzo avatar

    RE: Greek Islands in June

    by Ouzo 07 April 2012

    Well yes there a load of options you can take, Lesbos > Crete is unusual for a flight. Turkey <> Greece ferries are much more expensive…

  24. INGELALEX avatar

    RE: greece in august

    by INGELALEX 04 April 2012

    Yes, you need to buy a good guide book and read a lot more about Greece! And YES, you have to book hostels and ferry tickets before! This…

  25. purna avatar

    Re: Turkey and Greece Honeymoon Advice

    by purna 28 March 2012

    In Turkey, you can fly from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevesehir to get to Cappadoccia and then fly from Cappadoccia to Izmir and go to Selcuk…

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