Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios [no longer exists]

UPDATE April 2019: Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites. Two ways to get from Thessaloniki to Chios are : bus from Thessaloniki to Kavala and then ferry to Chios bus from Thessaloniki to Athens (Piraeus) then ferry to Chios ****** The Chios…

Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos (and return)

The Skiathos to Alonissos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. If you have seen (or even just heard about) Mamma Mia! The movie you already know how beautiful Skiathos island is. By far, Skiathos is the most famous island of the Sporades. There are direct ferry links with the other Sporades,…

Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos (and return)

The ferries from Tinos to Mykonos schedule is available at the bottom of the article. The island of Tinos is filled with traditional fishing villages and picturesque mountains. The entire island has an authentic Cycladic feel to it. The beaches are beautiful and the water is calm but not all beaches have the facilities some…

Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos (and return)

The Mykonos to Rafina ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Rafina is a town located on the eastern coast of Attica. Here you’ll find the second largest port in Attica (Port of Piraeus being the largest). Many travelers probably don’t even consider Rafina a possible departure port if they are heading…

Getting from Athens to Kos (and return)

Kos is the second popular island after Rhodes in the Dodecanese group, close to the Turkish coast. It is very well organized in terms of travel facilities. It is the birthplace of Hipocrates, the father of medicine. The ruins of the asclepeion, an ancient sanctuary where Hipocrates trained can still be visited. Neratzia Castle, the…

Getting from Mykonos to Rhodes

Mykonos – known for its nightlife and windmill – and Rhodes – the most popular of the Dodecanese Islands – are two of the beautiful Greek islands. Many travelers want to visit both of them during their trip to Greece. But getting from Mykonos to Rhodes is quite a logistical nightmare. There is no way…

Getting from Athens to Paris (and return)

Paris is one of the main air transportation hubs in Europe. It’s a gateway into the continent and many choose it as a base for exploring the continent. Of course you can spend your entire vacation here but if your plans also include getting to Athens, you’ve put together a list of possible ways to…

Getting Around in Greece

When you are panning a vacation, size matters. While I believe that it’s impossible to see all of Greece during a normal vacation, it’s definitely possible to see the highlights of the country in a couple of weeks. But that means you should learn the best options for getting around in Greece so that you…

Ferries from Naxos to Rhodes (and return)

The Rhodes to Naxos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Naxos is one of the islands in the Cyclades group , popular among tourists for the beaches , excellent food and interesting places to visit. Rhodes is one of the most popular Greek islands, part of the Dodecanese group Rhodes or…

Paros

Paros is a Greek island in the Cyclades group . It is a very popular vacation destination among locals and foreigners. The beautiful beaches, the charming villages and the interesting things to see, make a vacation in Paros a very good idea. How to get to Paros The island is located centrally in the Cyclades,…