Next stop is Tilos, an island full of hidden coves only reachable by foot, and lush green meadows. This island is popular with kite surfers. Start your trip on Karpathos, and enjoy its walking trails, surreal scenery, whitewashed windmills, and glass-blue water for swimming and snorkeling. If you are planning to combine a trip to Greece with Turkey, you should definitely check out these beautiful islands. This area has amazing beaches and culture, but the ferries can be irregular. This is a great itinerary if you don’t have a tight time schedule, and want to get off the grid. Hopping the Dodecanese Islands – 3-Week Itinerary There is also Stefanou Beach, the pink sanded Elafonisi beach, and the beautiful Seitan Limania Beach. You can also hike Samaria Gorge, the largest gorge in Europe. You can visit some of Crete’s best beaches in this area, Balos Beach, one of the top things to do in Crete because of its stunning views and shades of blue water. On your way to Chania, you can visit Lake Kournas, a fresh water lake in the middle of Crete. Next, book a place to stay in Chania, a great base on Crete for 5+ days. From here you can visit Plakias Beach & Prevali Beach, and Bali Beach. From Heraklion, you can explore the Minoan ruins of Knossos, and visit Spinalonga, a small rocky island that was actually a leper colony until 1957! Otherwise drive west to the colorful, cobble stoned town of Rethymno, also known for its fun nightlife. You will most likely start and/or end your trip in Heraklion, Crete’s capital. German airlines have cheap airline flights to Crete in the summer. I recommend catching a flight from Athens, or other European cities to reach Crete. Backpacking Crete 10-Day Itineraryīecause Crete is very far from mainland Greece, it really warrants its own dedicated trip and itinerary. From Kefallonia you can catch a boat to the Zakynthos island area, which has one of the most famously pictured coves in Greece.
Myrtos Beach is a popular beach to visit on Kefalonia. While staying in Kefalonia you can visit its various golden and white sand beaches, and kayak and swim through its cave. I recommend allotting at least 5 days of your itinerary to Kefalonia because it’s the largest Ionian Island with plenty to do and see. Next up is a stay in Lefkada, known for its endless sand and turquoise water! If you want to beach hop, make sure to include Lefkada in your Greece itinerary. Paxi is a tranquil island best known for its pretty harbour villages. You can begin your travels staying in Corfu, and then head south towards Athens via ferries. If you have 2 weeks to visit the Ionian Islands, I suggest picking 3-4 islands below.īecause the Ionian Islands are close to Italy and Albania, travellers can easily combine this itinerary with those countries. The Ionian Islands are known for their mountainous terrain, temperate climate, medieval towns, and flour-soft beaches. This is a great backpacking itinerary for Greece if you want to island-hop lush green islands with hidden beaches and caves. Greek Islands 2-Week Backpacking Itinerary #2 Check out the beautiful historical sites, like the Acropolis, as well as the fun cafe culture and nightlife. You can finish your trip with a 2-3 day Athens itinerary. Amorgos is known for its monasteries and mountains. Andros is North of Mykonos, and known for its hiking trails. If you have more time to backpack the Cyclades Islands, consider adding a couple of lesser-known islands to your itinerary too. It’s often difficult to choose between Santorini and Mykonos, but you can always do both! From Santorini, you can work your way North towards Athens via Ios, Paros and/or Naxos, and Mykonos.
You can reach Santorini with a quick flight, or an 8-hour ferry from Athens if you’re not constrained for time. I suggest either starting or ending your trip staying on Santorini, the Cyclades’ farthest island. The Cyclades are made up of thousands of islands, and it would be impossible to see them all in one trip! This is a great itinerary route if you want to see Greece’s classic highlights. For this Greece travel itinerary, I suggest at least 2 weeks.
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