As per the recommendations of many others, i definitely plan to buy greek island hopping guide by frewin poffley. Greek island hopping 2012 book, 2012 get this from a library. For those, i would personally recommend greek island hopping, a new edition issued every year, though it will have lots of information you dont need on ferries etc. Best books of 2019 best cookbooks and food writing of 2019. This afternoon check into your accommodation before joining your tour manager and group for dinner at a restaurant overlooking the crater of santorinis volcano, the perfect spot to take in an incredible sunset. We begin the day at the parthenon, a temple on the acropolis dedicated to the goddess athena, and also visit the new acropolis museum.
However every third or fourth greek island business seems to be a carmotorcycle hire joint and this seemed to be the preference of the majority of visitors best to have an eu or international drivers licence. Well, i thought, its certain to be warmer than britain, my home country, and im sure the local people still eat, drink and hold animated conversations in the tavernas greek. Greek island ferry schedules athens survival guide. This book is the bible about hopping via ferry, very easy to understand linkages, lots of info about cheap. Its fun and easy to book your own trip and much more rewarding. Updated annually, this book is the most comprehensive and detailed guide to the greek islands. Greece has many islands, with estimates ranging from somewhere around 1,200 to 6,000, depending on the minimum size to take into account. The visitors tend to have a bit of cash, and the island has some highend hotels and stylish bars. Although its not on the books yet there is a ferry from samos that makes a stop on mykonos. It has a reputation as a party island and there are plenty of clubs in the chora but the club scene starts late and is easy to avoid if youre not interested. Update a friend who was on samos and other greek locations in august 2012 told me his aussie licence worked okay hiring cars and motos. Big deals greek island hopping, 20th best seller books.
The largest greek island by area is crete, located at the southern edge of the aegean sea. With 227 inhabited islands scattered across the aegean, ionian and mediterranean seas, and each with its own character, you are. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Amorgos, you can book a cabin on the overnight ferry arriving at 2am and this gives you. You first need to decide which group of islands you want to visit then work it from there. Also visit fantasy travels greek islandhopping programs because you may find the. There is a 10am morning ferry from mykonos to paros where you can catch the blue star car ferry when it stops at noon on its way to santorini. Buy greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides 2012 by frewin poffley isbn. Read saving greek island hopping independent travellers guides. Fullcolor guide make your trip to the greek islands unforgettable with 35 maps, illustrated features, and 227 color photos customize your trip with simple planning tools practical advice for getting around convenient overview of each island and its highlights easytoread color regional maps explore santorini, mykonos, corfu, and beyond discerning fodors choice. From parties to romance, we have many holiday styles for you. Frewin poffley has 22 books on goodreads with 58 ratings. Your greek island hopping adventure begins as you watch the beautiful sunrise from the back of a ferry departing athens. Now in its 8th edition, the rough guide to the greek islands is the definitive guidebook to this fantastic region.
Greek island hopping sets the standard for independent travellers guidebooks to the greek islands thanks to its unique mix of island and ferry information, coupled with the most comprehensive collection of port town and sightseeing maps now in its 20th edition, the island hoppers bible returns, fully updated to give the most comprehensive coverage of the greek islands ever. One collegiettes dream tour by bernice chuang lifestyle july 16, 2012 at 2. Greek island hopping 2012 greek island hopping 2011 independent travellers greek island hopping 2006. Hi, i am planning to do some island hopping during the last week of may. Mar 16, 2010 now in its 20th edition, the island hoppers bible returns, fully updated to give the most comprehensive coverage of the greek islands ever. Greek island hopping is a musthave volume for travelers to the greek isles. How to spend two weeks islandhopping on a greece vacation. Greek island hopping by frewin poffley paperback, 2012. I started my own adventures with the help of this book in may 2010 and my adventures.
Go from one island to another on an island hopping adventure. The second largest island is euboea, which is separated from the mainland by the 60mwide. I bought a number of books about greece while planning my trip including greek island hopping 2012. But if youre planning a greek island hopping adventure, how do you go from over two hundred choices to a few islands that will make your travels the most fun, fit your budget, and help you see a variety of what greek island life is like. Just one quick question, when i was checking the different editions 2011, 2012,20, they were all listed as being 720 pages. Its already five years old, but much of the information in my wellworn copy of greek island hopping 2007 is still so relevant and useful, this is the first book i pick up whenever i need to plan a trip or find an answer for questions that friends or i might have about travelling in greece. The tour of delos if you go there from mykonos had better information than what we overheard on the tours. Recommended guide books for the greek islands fodors. Nov 14, 2016 deals in books greek island hopping 2011 independent travellers thomas cook book online.
The number of inhabited islands is variously cited as between 166 and 227 the largest greek island by area is crete, located at the southern edge of the aegean sea. I found it hard to choose which books set in greece to read. Take a look at our list of the 10 best cruise lines for a greek islandhopping odyssey. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Best buy deals greek island hopping 1997 book online. Big deals greek island hopping, 20th best seller books most.
Greece montage travel vlog how to do athens and greek island hopping in 14 days. The second largest island is euboea, which is separated from the mainland by the 60mwide euripus strait, and is administered as part of the central greece region. Go for quality over quantity to see the best of greece and avoid the tourist hordes. The budget travel guide 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. They were ideal for island hopping, short enough to read a story while on a boat trip. Best cruises for greek island hopping cruise critic. Santorini is a busy tourist island, with its own airport, and its also a cruise ship stop off.
Books set in greece tale away books for readers who travel. Unless you have very specific reasons for going, crete is too large to include in your itinerary. However, im not sure it will be running so early in the season. Ios, greece overlooking the stunning mediterranean.
After lunch and explorations by the port of rafina, we travel by highspeed catamaran to the island of tinos and the true start of our island hopping adventure. The first part of a fiveweek trip takes in ikaria, famous for its. Near mykonos is the archaeological site of delos one of the most important locales of the ancient world. I always do this then book out the best ones to take with me on the trip. Books by frewin poffley author of greek island hopping. We provide epic experiences showcasing an authentic side of the greek islands by utilising the experience, passion and knowledge of our local guides. After the third and fourth largest greek islands, lesbos and rhodes, the rest of the. Mar 05, 2012 the cover of my 2007 greek island hopping guide by thomas cook publishing.
Find your perfect island getaway with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Rich in historical significance, these greek islands are collectively known as the. Island hopping while mainland greece is connected to continental. Dec 03, 2012 the greek islands have a fine tradition of sailing holidays, with modern harbours and a helpful combination of good winds and sheltered waters to suit sailors of all experience levels. Frewin poffley books list of books by author frewin poffley. For a general guide book the 2 big players in the uk at least are rough guide and lonely planet. Mykonos and santorini are the two best and most famous of the cyclades. Within 24 hours of getting the books, i did a quick survey and decided which to keep and which to return. Greek island hopping 2012 hits bookstores later this month, and can be ordered online. I was originally thinking of purchasing one of those package tours which include all the accomodations, ferry. Planning an offseason trip island hopping in the mediterranean in february. The dodecanese islands, at the sunny, southeastern end of the greek lands, are more rustic and less developed than the cyclades.
Find more at see more ideas about greek islands, novels and books. My tentative itinerary is 3 nights in santorini, 2 nights in parosnaxos, and 2 nights in mykonos. Siva travel services, one of the largest and most respected destination management companies in greece will take care of. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frewin poffley books online. Greek island hopping is great, but my favorite greek guide for any area is cadogan. The greek island hopping books provide incredibly detailed information about the greek ferry network, including routes, ferry lines, and individual boats. Greek island hopping 2012 independent traveller guides. How to plan a greek island hopping vacation greece. See more ideas about greek island hopping, greek islands and island.
And best of all, theres no need to limit yourself to just 1 island. Btw, if you want to maximize your fun time and minimize. Dec 08, 2012 the island might be best known for its vivid nightlife, clubs and summer parties, but theres more to it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The greek islands have a fine tradition of sailing holidays, with modern harbours and a helpful combination of good winds and sheltered waters to suit sailors of all experience levels. It is convenient for a visit to knossos for the reimagined minoan archaeology.
The best websites for booking a greek holiday are for hotels for flights for ferries. Welcome to love greek islands, a place where those who love the greek islands can share their experiences with those who want to hear them. Frewin poffley this annual with its distinctive style, honest commentary and comprehensive coverage is perfect for island veterans and novice hoppers alike. Greek island hopping is an excellent greece travel resource. Greek island holidays greek island hopping contiki ca. Includes bibliographical references pages 1516 and index.
Frewin poffleys most popular book is greek island hopping independent travellers guides. Here are some of the things ive loved and advocate because i love a recommendation when i travel on my two favourite greek islands, although athens certainly gets a mention. Whether they choose deserted beaches, fabulous local food, walking or ferryhopping intineraries, our readers have the greek islands well and truly sorted published. Greek island hopping sets the standard for independent travellers guidebooks to the greek islands. Must have pdf greek island hopping 2012 full read most wanted. May 03, 2020 where to go and what to do in greece and the greek islands. Mar 16, 2010 discover book depositorys huge selection of frewin poffley books online.
The 2012 edition is supposed to be coming out at the end of the month. Greece montage travel vlog how to do athens and greek. The information for each island in the 2011 book was great. Greek island hopping is an excellent greece travel. Visit santorini, mykonos and ios taking advantage of great offers and our complete tours. Greek island hopping updated for 2020 santorini dave. Take your worries away by booking an all inclusive package tour. Posted by brad belmont bay, virginia, usa on 1126 03. The islands are the main characteristic of greeces morphology and an integral part of the countrys culture and tradition.
Of course, you cant leave athens without seeing the acropolis and the parthenon. With its tellithowitis commentary and reliable information on all of the islands and how best to travel to and between them, greek island hopping is perfect for seasoned and new hoppers alike. Greek island hopping by frewin poffley edition differences. Itll be cold and wet, everything will be closed and therell be no tourists, she continued. We also just published a howto world travel book, plan your escape. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Hi, pop down to your library and get as many guidebooks as you can find, e. The greek island of ios is an underrated gem in the heart of the cyclades. Fostering an environment where likeminded travellers come together. The cover of my 2007 greek island hopping guide by thomas cook publishing. I chose to return greek island hopping, to me it didnt feel like an easy guide to navigate and the. Greek island vacations greek island hopping contiki us. The best websites for booking a greek holiday are booking.
The rough guide to greek islands by rough guides overdrive. Frewin poffley is the author of greek island hopping 20 3. While there are six thousand islands in greece, only two hundred and twentyseven of them are inhabited. The island of windmills in the cyclades offers landscapes, cliffs, sandy beaches.
This book is the bible about hopping via ferry, very easy to understand linkages, lots of info about cheap lodgings, food, partying for the 20s crowd. The island hoppers bible independent travellers thomas cook. Turkey to athens by ferry greece lonely planet forum. Mar 05, 2012 greek island hopping 2012 hits bookstores later this month, and can be ordered online. Greek sovereign land includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the aegean and ionian seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. Compare and book shore excursions for your next cruise. The largest of the greek islands is crete a place where youll discover a diverse. Books to read independent travellers greek island hopping 2006. Just one quick question, when i was checking the different editions 2011,2012,20, they were all listed as being 720 pages. The cadogan guides have personality as well as detailed, accurate information.
This is a truly unique phenomenon for the european continent. Ferries regularly operate between each island, so go island hopping this summer and find out which greek island is your favorite. Erin has been travelling with her husband and two children since may 2012. Whether they choose deserted beaches, fabulous local food, walking or ferry hopping intineraries, our readers have the greek islands well and truly sorted published. Your exit point in crete to santorini is heraklion, which is a large, busy city with an ancient history, with architecture from the byzantine era to venetian to awful concrete city blocks.
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