Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Itineraries
Although there are as many itineraries as there are Greek islands, we've put
together four inspiring routes that should each last around a fortnight.
These include a shortlist of the Classical sites, island-hopping in the
Cyclades (the ultimate summer experience), a Cretan odyssey and, for
Greece aficionados, the road less travelled.
CLASSICAL GREECE
Take your own Grand Tour of Greece's Classical
wonders and you'll be a budding archeologist in
no time. Each stop tells you something new
about one of the world's greatest and most
influential civilizations.
1
Athens
The birthplace of many of the most
famous examples of Classical Greek architecture
and home to incredible museums.
See p.56
2
Sounion
Watch the sunset from the Temple
of Poseidon at the tip of the Attican peninsula
and you'll see a view unchanged in centuries.
See p.117
3
Kórinthos
Visit Ancient Corinth and the
fortifications of Acrocorinth, a huge, barren rock
crowned by a great fortress.
See p.129
4
Mycenae
The city that gave its name to a
civilization whose Homeric heroes have become
household names.
See p.133
5
Olympia
The sportsground of the ancients
whose competitive motto “Faster, higher, longer”
is as relevant today as it was then
See p.185
6
Delphi
The site of the famous oracle has lost
none of its mystique, seamlessly blending into
the landscape.
See p.204
between. While you could do this trip in a
couple of weeks, three would allow a more
leisurely pace.
1
Ándhros
Green, fertile, culturally exciting and
with a fantastic selection of beaches, this is a
great introduction to the Cyclades.
See p.380
2
Mýkonos
Party island for as many sensuous,
fun-filled days as your body can take and your
wallet can stand.
See p.388
3
Páros
Choose between island experiences:
peacful hilltop retreats or nonstop happy hours
and hangovers.
See p.402
4
Náxos
The activity centre of the Cyclades, this
is the place to go trekking, diving or kitesurfing.
See p.410
5
Santoríni
It's camera-out time for the
unforgettable spectacles around the crater
especially during the sunset.
See p.434
6
Mílos
The place to join a boat ride around
the island and swim in some of its inaccessible,
kaleidoscopic beaches.
See p.372
7
Sérifos
Quiet and good value with excellent
beaches and a wonderful inland capital, this is a
great place to chill out.
See p.363
A CRETAN ODYSSEY
Crete isn't just another island but almost a
country in itself, at least that's what the fiercely
proud locals will tell you. Minoan sights, beautiful
ISLAND-HOPPING
Thanks to quick and frequent ferry links, the
Cyclades are the best island group to hop
