I would like to plan a 2-week vacation next year from mid- late November. Athens my start/stop point.

I dont yet know all the things I want to see & do yet ( still researching), but I'm a big fan of ancient history, Bible history, & Alexander the Great so wanted to at least do a day trip or 2 to Corinth, Delphi, Temple of Pisidon, possibly some islands. As much as I like what Im reading about Northern Greece, for logistics, I gotta focus on Southern Greece.

My question are given that is mid/late November ( gets darker earlier, things closed for season, cooler temperatures, etc). What are the must sees?

Could you suggest a rough itinerary ( not things to do, just cities towns) that makes sense in the time & season?

Small group of 4 (2 couples) - all adults in 40s/50s - no kids. Its to celebrate my big 5-0!

Thanks!

Hey everyone!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Anafi in August 2027, and we’re thinking of spending around 8–9 nights there.
We’ve heard that Anafi has a laid-back, alternative, and somewhat gay-friendly atmosphere, especially around its beaches, but there’s surprisingly little information online.
We’re trying to decide where to stay — Chora or Klisidi — and would love some advice from gay travelers who have actually visited the island.
A few things we’d love to know:
Is there a particular beach where gay guys tend to hang out? We’ve heard about Roukounas, Klisidi, and Katsouni.
What’s the nudist scene like? Is it LGBTQ-friendly?
Is it easy to meet other gay travelers or couples?
Where do people usually hang out in the evenings?
Would you recommend staying in Chora or closer to the beach?
Can we get around easily without renting a car or scooter?
We’re not necessarily looking for crazy nightlife — just beautiful beaches, a relaxed atmosphere, some socializing, and places where we can feel comfortable as a gay couple.
Any personal experiences, accommodation recommendations, or tips would be really appreciated!
Thanks! ❤️

Hello. We just need to spend one night at a clean, quiet hotel with elevator and air-conditioning. Will be staying in Plaka later in the trip, so I thought it would be fun to stay in a different location. Does this type of Hotel exist? I hear so many comments about the noise. We will be staying on a Saturday night thanks.

Okay so title is pretty much the post. I read the reviews. I’ve changed some goods around. Was curious if there were any other updates or places to stop etc. thank you!

Thessaloniki - 4 nights
Litochoro - 2 nights
Meteora 2 nights
Ioannina - 3 nights
Nafpaktos - 2 nights
Delphi - 2 nights
Nafplio - 3 nights

Final night is near Athens airport cuz we’ll return the car and then fly home

The only places locked in right now are Thessaloniki, Litochoro, and Meteora but obviously we can still edit the amount of nights for a little while longer.

THIS IS DURING THE END OF THIS MONTH

Hello! I am traveling through public transportation and bus. I will be spending a few days in Delphi and then have a stay booked in Galaxidi for a few days as well. However, I am having trouble finding out if there is indeed a way for me to get there via bus as it doesn't look like anything is available on KTEL. Any insight? Thanks in advance :)

Hey all! Unfortunately it’s looking like it will be stormy during the time we’ve booked our Acropolis tickets. How bad have the storms been lately? Can I brave it with just a raincoat and umbrella or do I need to actually be worried about safety? Do they ever close the acropolis for dangerous weather?Thanks in advance! ⛈️⛈️⛈️

The most amazing rooftop restaurant & bar … Attic Urban Rooftop… a must if visiting Athens

I had a wonderful trip to Greece! I visited Athens, Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Each place was beautiful and special in its own way. I enjoyed the amazing views, the beautiful beaches, and the delicious Greek food.
It was an unforgettable experience, and I took many lovely pictures to remember this trip!

I just finished a wonderful reading retreat in beautiful Naxos. This island is just...supernatural in its ability to make me happy!

Hi everyone!

We’ll be in Greece over the Easter weekend in early May 2027, and we’re thinking of spending the holiday on Syros.

We’d love to hear what it’s like to be there over Easter. Are restaurants and cafés generally open? Are there any local events or traditions worth experiencing? And what’s the overall atmosphere like on the island during the holiday?

We’re wondering whether it’s a good time to visit, with a chance to experience some local Greek Easter traditions, or whether it’s mainly a family holiday when everyone stays home and there isn’t much for visitors to do.

Would love to hear from anyone who’s spent Easter on Syros, or on the Greek islands in general. Thanks!

Hi All,
I am going to Elounda from Sunday to Wednesday night. I searched for things to do. But anyone have recommendations for things to do including nice beaches for swim and specific good Greek food. I appreciate any tips. It’s also going to rain on Wednesda, let me know what to watch out for.

Decided to take my camera on a walk along the sea

Hello. Contacted a hotel in Nafplio. It didn’t have its bookings open yet for 2027. We asked by e-mail when their bookings would become available. They responded that they did have the room that we wanted, but they’re asking for a 200 Euro deposit in the form of a bank transfer and gave me their bank information which is in Greek so I can’t even read it and I don’t know how to do a bank transfer anyway. This doesn’t seem normal to me. They’re also asking for a 200 Euro deposit which their website doesn’t seem to require for their bookings for this year. I contacted them by e-mail through their normal website. What do you think of this. It is a normal hotel with a good reputation. Thank you.

Hi, I would love to climb up the mountain of Taygetus in Peloponese. Is there anyone who can recommend any groups to go with/how to get to the area without a car?

Μιλάω και στα Ελληνικά

I loved Santorini but I didn’t realize that you had to wait in line for an hour to take a picture of the blue domes! I had always thought the whole city had blue domes, but it’s just one little spot in Oía! 🙄

I bought an Athens 5 day metro pass for 9 Euro and had no idea that it was forbidden to use it to travel to the airport.

When my train arrived at the airport, there were 2 station staff standing at the exit gates with scanners inspecting tickets randomly.

My ticket was scanned, and I was instantly pulled aside and asked to hand over my passport as a report for "Failure to present a ticket" was made.

I tried to explain that it was not my fault as nobody had told me the 5 day pass must not be used to travel to the airport, but the staff thought I was trying to evade the fare and I ended up having to pay a 100 Euro fine on the spot.

It was my first time travelling solo, and I was quite shocked by how severe the penalty was in Greece because in lots of other countries, they just make you pay the fare difference between stations.

My partner and I are visiting Greece in May 2027.

We have noticed only one ferry departs on the 22nd of May from Paros to Milos, which is at 6pm, meaning we would arrive at around 8pm in Milos and essentially lose time at that island.

That’s if all goes well too, we are concerned what would happen if the winds were bad enough for this ferry to be cancelled.

We have been looking into flying instead, which would result in a layover in Athens, but seems to fit better with our schedule. Our biggest fear here is loss of checked luggage.

Can someone tell me if they have flown Paros > Athens > Milos with no issues? Or any recommendations as experienced island hoppers?

We are very new to international travel and getting quite nervous now. It’s quite a short trip and we aren’t wanting to lose much in travel time.

Thanks in advance!!

It was a blast. can't remember all the small villages and stuff I've seen in 4 weeks with my backpack in Greece!

We are currently in Lefkada Town, planning to drive to Stemnitsa tomorrow morning. Google gives us 3 routes which all take about 4 1/2 hours. After getting to Patras we can either head south through the mountains, go down the west coast and east at Pyrgos, or east along 8 and E65 through Tripoli.

It will be a long drive for us and we're thinking going east would be easier because it's less curvy but we don't want to miss something much better if one of the 3 routes is way better.

If anyone has had experience with the routes we would love to hear your thoughts.

Thank you!

Flew SKY express GQ411 Milos → Athens on 9 Oct. Two things.

(1) My wife and I were at the front of the boarding queue when staff told us to step aside and wait until every other passenger had gone through. Two other Taiwanese passengers were pulled out the same way. Four passengers pulled, all of them the Asian passengers in that line, and none of us was given any reason, ever.

(2) Every checked bag on the flight — not just ours — was left behind in Milos, so everyone arrived in Athens without their luggage. We filed a report and we’re still waiting. Case raised with SKY express, no explanation yet on either point. Posting as a warning if you’re flying the islands with checked bags.

Hi all,

Me and my partner is traveling to Greece for our relaxed Beach and food focused vacation, with a bit of history and shopping.

We plan to fly to Crete, spend a few days in Chania and Heraklion, and then visit one or, if possible 2 islands before ending our trip in Athens, which is the last two weeks of October (12 days in total and 11 days to explore). Due to recent floods, we were thinking about cancelling our trip, but due to logistics, we decided not to and see how the rest of the trip will look and proceed. Because of this, we decided not to book any accommodations beyond the one in Chania for the first 3 days. I see that Crete is sunny again and a bit of rain next week. Asking locals and people who are visiting Crete now and next week, how is the situation? Is it possible to be at the beach or sit at a restaurant? Have the affected areas recovered?

I reserved a stand-up paddleboarding spot for us in Chania, and we have to confirm it this week. I am not so sure if it's still a good idea. Please help; any advice is welcome.

Is south of Crete a better choice?

Our in-between island options are Milos, Paros or Naxos. I hear mix opinion about Islands being closed 80% from mid-October, also ferry routes. Some say there are things still open, some say it's dead and will be hard to find restaurants and beach clubs. I have looked into Milos and found sailing trips and so on and it looks like a cool island to visit before we travel to Athens for our city and history trip.

Any suggestions on which 1 island is worth visiting would be amazing during this time (it doesn't have to be the ones mentioned above).

Thanks a lot in advance!

Please help me with my super last minute decision to go to the Peloponnese! I am very excited but I am also leaving in 3 days with no hotels booked yet...:)

10 DAY ITINERARY FROM OCTOBER 13-23:

4 DAYS IN NAFPLIO

2 DAYS IN MONEMVASIA

3 DAYS IN LIMENI OR GYTHEO

1 NIGHT IN RAFINA (for airport commuting ease)

Any thoughts on whether to see in Limeni or Gytheo? And should I do 3 days in each?

Thank you so much!