I am thinking of going to Santorini for my honeymoon next September. We want to go for 7 nights and definitely to Santorini.
But..should we plan on splitting the trip between two islands? What would another good on be? We aren't too big into nightlife on vacations, we're semi-foodies, love the water, beautiful views, adventure (volcano hike, horseback riding, snorkeling, sailing, etc). I'm not sure Mykonos is the place for us, what about Crete? Or one of the lesser knowns?
I'm sure we can stay occupied for the whole time while on one island, but I don't want to miss out on seeing more. Is it worth it?
Is it very costly to go from one island to another? It would be via ferry, correct?
Thanks in advance!
thornke17
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travelerjan
Naxos is nice too ... both Paros & Naxos are on the Blue Star ferry line daily ... there are other ferries dailly too ... just 2-3 hours max, not expensive (16E). Both are better for beaches than Santorini ... on Paros u need to rent car or scooter to get to best beaches, on Naxos you can rent car/scooter or use public busses every 30 mins. And/or rent room or studio apt on beach. Also, Naxos offers horseback riding ON a beach.
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dianab1
You can also horseback at Perivolas beach in Santorini, but not ON the beach, but on the beach road
Why not just stay on Santorini for the week though? - book a calderva view villa, and lose yourself in the blue horizon>?
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neckervd
Crete would be a good solution too. There are daily catamarans to Iraklio until October. In the first half of September, you will find almost daily boats from Santorini to the small untouristy islands in the neigbourhood: Folegandros, Koufonissi, Amorgos... Thre are boats to Milos too. Buy a good guidebook and choose your island!
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brittanyandben
Crete is amazing! So many hiking opportunities, and BEAUTIFUL beaches. I recommend Samaria Gorge and Elafonissi Beach as must-sees. I think it's a 2 hour ferry ride to Santorini from Iraklio, Crete (wouldn't recommend staying long in Iraklio). If you want more info, I just spent a month on Crete and visited Santorini and Naxos. Let me know!
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dianab1
You don't have enough time to split your time between Santorini and Crete. Have a look at a map. Crete is Greece's largest island, and takes time getting from one end to the other. The ferries embark at Heraklion. From Heraklion to Chania [Crete's most picturesque prefecture] the bus takes 3 hours. You will lose one day travelling unfortunately.
The small Cycladic islands suggested by neckervd are some options, but since you are coming for your honeymoon, I suggest you stay put in one place. Island hopping means packing up/ port transfer/ferry trip/arrival/transfer/ -
btw - there is no direct ferry transfer to Koufounissia from Santorini, only via Naxos.
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coreybyrnes
i would love to recommend santorini and crete but i'm afraid a week isn't long enough... stay in oia for the week... or spend a few days in paros...
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