How Expensive is GREECE? Traveling the Greek Islands

[@ntomatas1]

17:52 He said "skase malaka" to the rooster. Which translates to "shutup wanker"

[@intrax2tv]

Real good catch ! Only real greek speakers would catch that... yassas

[@Nikechagias]

@Life Changing Action You should say : skase re malaka!!! shutup you moron wanker!!! hahaha re comes from more(μωρέ) moron

[@YesSirPhil]

@Life Changing Action and... How does your head feel after having a glass of tsipouro beeing shot at it?

[@CarollFord2019]

😂❤️

[@JC-oj7ci]

Greece, my absolute favorite country. Best climate, best food, best beaches , fantastic landscapes and islands

[@sbespn3820]

@@89. Obviously 10 people cared. Your comment however is useless.

[@JC-oj7ci]

@@89. Nobody cares about your opinion because YOU are not interesting

[@JC-oj7ci]

@@89. Are you Turkish or Albanian?

[@JC-oj7ci]

@@sbespn3820 21 meanwhile

[@melitalekka5023]

Greetings from Greece!🇬🇷

[@tigrotom7312]

There nothing more pleasant then being on Greek islands in the summer.... consider yourself fortunate, it's worth every penny.

[@tigrotom7312]

@arctic king Albania is not on islands.

[@sofiatarazi8607]

@arctic king no comparison.

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

@@ace-mt3yb even Chinese products are cheaper. But I don't buy them. You can't compare Albania to Greece. What you pay is what you get. Undoubtedly Albania has some nice places but still you can't compare

[@ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366]

The best thing about Greece is that no matter what you want, history, partying or just chill on a beach there is an island for everything (or an island with everything)

[@eleniasimop]

Islands with everything are the most usual in Greece.

[@ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366]

@@eleniasimop πλάκα κάνεις

[@eleniasimop]

@@ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366 ποια πλάκα; νησιά με ιστορικά μνημεία, ωραίες παραλίες και νυχτερινή ζωή; Πιάσε και μέτρα: Ρόδος, Κέρκυρα, Κεφαλονιά, Κρήτη, Σαντορίνη, Σκιάθος, Πάρος, Ζάκυνθος κλπ κλπ .Λίγα είναι τα νησιά σήμερα χωρίς κλαμπάκια και μπαράκια ενώ καλές παραλίες και ιστορικά μνημεία έχουν σχεδόν όλα.

[@ihatepeoplewithlongusernam366]

@@eleniasimop Ειρωνία γλυκιά μου, ειρωνία

[@Kardasi]

@@eleniasimop Η κρητη ειναι τεραστια και εχει τα παντα! Θες νταμπα ντουμπα πας Μαλια-Χερσονησσος! Θες Sightseeing πας Ηρακλειο, Χωρα Σφακιων, Ιεραπετρα. Θες παραλιες; Πας Βαι, Δωματα, Ελαφονησι κτλ! Πανω κατω πολλα Νησια της Ελλαδας εχουν τα παντα!

[@jean-pierrehuot229]

You have convinced me Gabriel. I will plan going to the Greek Islands for my next vacation. Thanks for your videos.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Go for it, you won't regret it.

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

Do not go to crowded touristic places Nether choose a rock like Angistri.

[@chantal8308]

I've been watching you since 2016, your travel videos are the best ! I went to Greece thanks to your videos and I can't wait to go back !!!!

[@eleniasimop]

There are busses from kiphisos bus station in Athens directly to Zakynthos. You would go to killiny just on time to get on the ferry .It's convenient for your luggage which remains locked on the bus all the time you are on the ship. You may do some research or ask to the ticket offices how you may easily go to a destination and they will tell you. They even have a direct bus from Zakynthos to Thessaloniki and from Athens to Corfu. The organisation for public busses all over Greece is named KTEL

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That bus left at 4pm which would have meant hanging out at the bus station with my backpack for three hours and I was ready to get out of Athens. Instead I had a couple hours to kick back at a restaurant in Kyllini and sip ouzo while waiting for the ferry. :)

[@figure_out...]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos there is also a bus in Patras that drives you direct to zakynthos but you have to go to another station that the bus from Athens leaves you in Patras . Direct busses are not only quicker but also the cheapest way to go somewhere

[@Kardasi]

I took 2003 the Bus from Thessaloniki to Zakynthos! Amazing trip, you see a lot of Greek Mainland and also the Peloponnes! Ελλαδαρα ρε!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Another amazing Greek island toured by Gabriel Traveler. Love the tease of the guest star!

[@CMEAGAIN]

I think it could be the girl who injured her ankle in a previous Greek meet up?

[@SimplyColombia]

Greece looks amazing, Love this channel!!

[@costitravel]

Greece, is my favorite country. Best climate, best food, best beaches, beautiful women from Ukraine and Russia 👍👍👍🍺

[@MarocDanger]

Which islands have the beautiful women

[@SarahandMarek]

Greece is calling our name!! 🤩

[@Mitsakosftw]

At the gas station the guy said : shut up Malala, to the rooster. 😆😆

[@thomaspulsiver798]

Was he talking to Gabriel or the rooster lol

[@stefanexplores]

Was privileged enough to have lots of family vacations in Greece growing up as a swede. Such an interesting culture. Great to see these videos, Gabe :)

[@kamikazes03]

I visited Greece in the days of the drachma and I consider myself blessed. THOSE were the days.

[@muskrat477]

The euro currency was a bad idea

[@kamikazes03]

@@muskrat477 This should explain it all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ-VZa2rmdiorKs

[@jvairola]

Exactly! When I was in Greece in 1987 my father, uncle and I had a big lunch, ouzo and beers for about $12, including tip! Once the Euro came along, prices more than tripled. However, the new airport, highways and metro are very nice (thank you Athen's Olympics and the EU)!

[@nhmooytis7058]

Me too. Great hotel on a bay on Crete $12/night.

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

Men, what we achieved to save it was until euro came. Euro is an invention of germans to robe South countries

[@waitaminute2015]

If you haven't read "following my thumb" I recommend it. Gives you insight as to how this traveling legend began!

[@HeyVernTravels]

I will have to read it t ;>), I met Gabriel in Ephesus/Selcuk we sat and had a chat. He is the real deal ,what you see is what you get. Am pleased to call him my friend. Cheers t.

[@italogiardina8183]

@@HeyVernTravels India travels' as the unreal deal.

[@awaytoanywhere699]

yes it’s a great book!

[@Travelwithchris]

Man you got me wanting to hop on plane to Greece bro! Enjoying these videos!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Go for it, this summer is a great time to be here since it's less crowded.

[@terjerendalsvik5461]

i love Greece! You should also try Poros, Spetses and Hydra(Island of Leonard Cohen)

[@steelknight2000]

That gorgeous hotel is the same price as a rundown interstate motel here in the States

[@seanflanagan3118]

Lots of real world reasons for that though? The economy of Greece is probably smaller than most of your states?

[@texasbear2060]

@@seanflanagan3118 🤡

[@pasqualeabarno]

Hello.. Gabriel.. Greece is amazing.. Thanks for this super beautiful video 🍀

[@mgb0869]

Always enjoy the walking while story-telling vlogs Gabriel….feels like we are right beside you on the adventure!

[@lungothebostonterrier5867]

Your videos are nice but Athens is not all about central Athens you should visit suburbs like glyfada vouliagmeni, Athens Riviera, apart from the islands there are places like meteora, nafplio, delfoi, zagoroxoria, karditsa (plastira lake) , Pilio, syvota, the islands of paxoi, monemvasia.. and many others but above all the beautiful island of kythira

[@Kardasi]

Quality has his Price my dear Friend! For good Money you get amazing Hospitality, incredible Food, Sun ☀️ the Blue Aegean and Ionian Sea 🌊, beautiful Environment and of course Safety! Welcome to Greece 🇬🇷

[@krystalhead]

Make sure you visit the shipwreck beach and hike from the top it’s beautiful

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

Real nice video Gab! Enjoy your stay! Cheers!!

[@santana898989]

Thanks for turning me on to Greece.

[@Tbpker22]

Gabriel, it is most apparent that you really like Greece!

[@marktrvls1218]

Certainly got your step count up on today’s video, nice vid as usual Gabriel👍 🇬🇷🍻

[@AnthonyJosh]

Greece 🇬🇷 is your favorite country correct?

[@spicyroads]

I think he definitely loves it . As well as Mexico India Nepal USA and Thailand

[@georgealexo1823]

Greece is really cheap, safe and extremely beautiful! You are all welcome for your summer vacations! I'm sure you will not regret it!

[@jrd8526]

Doesn't seem very cheap compared to SE Asia, Mexico, etc.. but certainly reasonable compared to the states.

[@georgealexo1823]

@@jrd8526 i guess you know that Greece is a member of the EU and not a third-world country right?

[@jrd8526]

@@georgealexo1823 sure it is in EU, but I wouldn't consider Thailand or Mexico to be third world.

[@killbill1175]

Zakynthos is amazing! Been there several times. Always felt like home. Amazing beaches and food. One place worth visiting for sightseeing is Bohali for drink dessert! And dinner O Thimalos! For beaches check out Alikes, makris gialos, vasilikos, gerakas,kalamaki and marathonisi Island, shipwreck and sightseeing at Keri (Light house)

[@broflo3875]

Just got back from Jordan, Cyprus, Crete, and Athens. The biggest pain in the ass I've experienced was travelling during Covid. Crete and Athens were fantastic. Jordan was great too. Cyprus was beautiful (the mountain part), but the people weren't too friendly.

[@JoinMyTrip.]

Greece is just so beautiful!!!

[@aliciagroombridge3514]

Just to add. There is a bus station in Athens that has buses to Kilini with ferry ticket included. Also an excellent site is Rome 2 rio. Just type in where from and where to, and it gives you all the options.

[@TammyTravelsTheWorld]

I second using Rome2Rio!

[@dwoodkamp4550]

Tip from a Greece fan from Holland... On all my travels to Greece i paid a lot less for my food. Just take your time to visit the small villages in Greece to get your meal at small family restaurant's and not the tourist places. If you only order a drink in the small towns of inland greece you probably always get a snack with your drinks, and if you also order some food it's more than you can eat for probably 10 to 15 euro's for two persons. And the food is even more fresh and prepared with a lot of love by the mother of the establishment. And car or scooter rentals are most likely to make you a deal if you rent for a week or more with discounts. You have to visit some rental places in touristic areas because the competitive business in rentals are high so more likely to make a deal. But i like your flog with nice shots and you have interesting tips also.👍

[@susiestephenson7214]

You should check out Skopelos. Have been going there for years. Really stunning.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It's on my list.

[@jfp6400]

Best travel blog on KZbin

[@andreimihaesi]

I've been waiting for your Ionian island videos for years now! (except Corfu). Hoping to see videos from Kefalonia and Lefkada too!

[@effie-montreal]

I am excited to see Zankythos Gabe you will enjoy the island ...you can do a tour to the Blue caves and shipwreck area it is in the northern part of Island....also the beaches at Alikana are really nice they are in a peninsula area

[@xandrios]

My friend, there is a bus from Kiffisos bus station straight to Zante! It would go from Athens direct to Kylini where you'd take the ferry from there.

[@redhorse554det1]

really enjoy your greece travels.

[@georgepetrin1334]

Greek islands are very attractive and quaint, but not cheap.

[@zoey8430]

Depends on the island.

[@Eissara]

I believe the Greek man who had said that he travelled to Savanah, it seems he went to Savanah -Georgia.

[@icysurfer1]

You appear very relaxed under the Mediterranean island sky. I know you are happier when you get to swim. Cheers going to costa rica soon.

[@eferrari]

I'm lactose intolerant but it's totally worth having some authentic greek yogurt or straggisto

[@sanya7404]

"For Americans that looks reasonable." Thank you for considering other countrie's followers. Not everyone finds prices reasonable all the time and it's nice to give respect to people who watch your channel and might never be able to afford any type of trip.

[@MrSihamenos]

We’d love to see you stay and record videos in greece for at least a month staright

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sounds like a plan to me.

[@f5038nat]

Hi Gabriel, love the many places you visit. You should have your own show in the Travel Channel.

[@maryannknox7158]

Wow so amazing thank You 🙏 Gabriel for sharing your travels in Greece 🇬🇷

[@gpavlatos4801]

Finally you went to the Ionian sea, i hope you visit also kefalonia, where i come from :)

[@CarollFord2019]

KEFALONIA.❤️🇬🇧🌺

[@carmenpeters728]

The gentleman who said he's been to the US...he was trying to say SAVANNAH ( Ga.). He was saying 'Salvanna' south.

[@tman5634]

Travelled all Greece, inc all the islands in the the early to mid 80's & my daily budget for everything was £8 sterling, about 9euros/$11us. This included eating out twice per day. Great memories. After Greece it was Spain, France & Italy. I kinda wish YT was around then to show my travels. All I had was a very basic 35mm film camera...it was before digital.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Same here, I traveled Europe in the summer of 1990 for about $11 a day.

[@andreas7947]

Fun fact (kind of) the burned vehicle outside the police station was a gateaway car used in the assassination of a local shady buisinessman a few weeks ago.The shooters escaped with the car,then set it on fire to destroy any dna in it and vanished.

[@wessam486]

I am watching from Egypt 🇪🇬

[@johnkilljoy6211]

How bad you want to move to Europe?

[@wessam486]

@@johnkilljoy6211 as a tourist it is possible by hard proceedings, not impossible.

[@johnkilljoy6211]

@@wessam486 no i meant move permanently, you know have a gorgeous blonde european girl, a nice job, government benefits in a nice lets say German or Swedish city

[@wessam486]

@@johnkilljoy6211 oh no I haven't 😢, I have a stable job here , and no interest to go abroad now , if I had a chance from 10 years ago, I was welcomed 😀

[@stevo728822]

Haha...reminds me of my trip to Zante in 2008. The dogs would growl at each other with snarled teeth to win the attention and snacks from the tourists. I discovered if you drink three full glasses of ouzo you become superhuman.

[@qinutusarmus_imnotdeejay5342]

Truly amazing! Why I feel missed that place 😔

[@FarEastGolfer]

Another great video. Please go to Kefalonia, I was there in the mid 90's, be interesting to see what it is like now.

[@marklucas8795]

Always look forward to your travel updates !

[@AnkleSnapper72]

Always up for a Gabriel travel story as we see the town.

[@EuropopTop]

Love to go back to Greece but sadly we are imprisoned in our own country so seems unlikely

[@eferrari]

which country are you from mate?

[@EuropopTop]

@@eferrari New Zealand

[@EuropopTop]

@@IadoreyouMaxxy unfortunately people in my country just accept

[@stevegram9000]

I have to get there. Looks amazing 👏

[@ryanbal9702]

i love these types of videos! Thanks

[@thomaspulsiver798]

When the guy said “skase Malaka” when you were by the gas station was he talking to you or the rooster? Lol

[@Nikechagias]

The rooster probably!!!

[@keithdickens1395]

I worked in Greece due ran out of money in 79,we worked on building sites in rethimnon and earned 500 drachmas per day,we paid 80 drachmas for a bed in hostel dorm,18 drachmas for a beer and 5 drachmas for raki,the good old days

[@huacamaya119]

You are ready inspiring me to go to Greece!!!!!👍❤🤗

[@VKS4life]

Love and highly recommend Zante!

[@ddokkum]

I am always interested in gear and as a ultralightweight hiker I have figured out a way to also do this style of backpacking when I am traveling. Can you maybe do a video "what's in my backpacks 2021"? 🇬🇷

[@JoLuMSosa]

I dont think he's travelling with lightweight gear since he's carrying like a 50l and a 25l backpacks

[@ddokkum]

@@JoLuMSosa haha yeah that's a thing I also noticed, that's why I am wondering what's inside his backpack. As a year round traveller I think he carries more then a person who is visiting just one country.

[@designdoctor247]

This would be interesting. I bet his computer and cameras are heavy...clothes not so heavy

[@JoLuMSosa]

@@designdoctor247 And still you can easily just use a 40l backpack and have a laptop and camera gear

[@kostasg7109]

From the port of Patra you can go to the island of Kefalonia and from there to Zakinthos….

[@AudiophileTubes]

Greece is quite expensive! Used to be a MUCH better value when the Drachma was in effect.

[@Bitte66]

Very nice video of beautiful Greece

[@roberthayes2027]

I feel less imprisoned when I realize a direct flight to Athens might be affordable. Plus, at 6:44, a spot that only seems to lack another tree might save over $70 bucks for an evening's lodging. I've often been curious for just a view of these recent islands. Thanks Mr GM. I'd really like to see someone prepare something they've harvested for their family to eat. Even octopus, as cruel as that might sound. Enjoy your day. (With Diana?)

[@gsd8225]

Gabriel I'm a sub since you got pickpocketed in South America

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

2015, thanks for watching all this time.

[@skytraveller500]

I'm sub since you travelled on laos trip... Where you are swimmed in river..

[@gsd8225]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos No problem, bro, thank you.

[@whitestlegsinasia2234]

Have you been to Voidokilias Beach yet? You can climb from the beach up to Old Navarino Castle and down the other side. Recommended.

[@momplaygroupfouz4946]

My daughters and I are planning a trip to Greece. I’d love to hear what you think is a good 2 week itinerary? We love history, food, nature, hiking and of course the beaches.

[@NomadShifu]

Greece is expensive because the country uses the euro. The euro is very expensive vs the dollar, hence Greece's prices are forced to be set at a rate perceived as high by US visitors. Actually Greece is expensive because the tourism industry got greedy. Just like it did in Spain.

[@giwrgostragoulias7981]

Euro is expensive in general but you literally find better prices if you find out were locals eat

[@georgesmith3022]

It is still off season, you could negotiate a cheaper price for the room

[@_____J______]

So basic needs as roof over head per night and food already costs about 100€

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

Not exactly cheap and my hunch any long-term travelers unless already rich could really afford that for any length of time.

[@giannispets]

@@destinationsunknowntheroadsles long term travelers can rent a studio... you can rent for around 300 euro for a month, of course you have to know that this price might not be possible in the centre of some super touristy place...

[@destinationsunknowntheroadsles]

@@giannispets My #1 rule in travel is avoiding mass tourism and any locations that have lost much of the charm because of it. I never stay in the same hotels or guesthouses, never eat where I see an English sign nor travel in the same trains, buses, or anything that moves with other foreigners. I don,t tend to travel halfway around the world to hang with the very same people I left behind. That explains the name I use.

[@giannispets]

​@@destinationsunknowntheroadsles I am just explaining that Gabriel stayed in a nice hotel infront of the port with a nice balcony view and probably in the main square. So there is for sure cheaper options for those complaining about budget... except if you like the view and the location then you have to pay something extra :). I am from Greece but not from zakynthos..

[@_____J______]

@@giannispets I aint complaining I am just summing it up

[@wifiThief]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navagio navagio (shipwreck), one of the most beautiful spots on this planet is waiting for you gabriel.

[@amitbhardwaj4649]

My bro is back...i am happy now....

[@RealThisisA]

Thank you for sharing this adventure!

[@Maldives2025]

looks amazing

[@spicyroads]

Nice country for y’all high rollers

[@TheNinjaMarmot]

1:30 Zante and Zakynthos are the same place - it's the name of the island. I've been there just over 10 years ago. It's confusing. But when I was there. I asked for the port instead of referring to as Zante.

[@JillTravenner]

Glad to hear this stories. Thank you for sharing..

[@stankormy5717]

Gabe is doing his thaaaaaaang in Greece!

[@_____J______]

Thang? What thang?

[@stankormy5717]

J , traveling thaaaaang!

[@aguimars]

The best way to travel between so many islands is to rent a boat. Or try using the "Rome 2 Rio" one good app, for you plan to go from A to B. They have so many options. Enjoy European summer Dude.

[@ForTheDelta444]

i love zante, i have great memories with my ex partner holidaying there

[@kazzicup]

I am enjoying the walk. Greece is expensive. Expensive for me. 💛

[@giwrgostragoulias7981]

You can go to chea0er islands no need to go to the most touristy

[@rick-be]

I remember paying about $70 for a ferry from Pireaus to Haifa,Israel via Cyprus where I did a 3 day stop off in 1988.It was the first ferry with a casino and I won my fare back.Traveling last class,of course.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, I'm sure in a number of weeks when the summer sets in those prices will change especially when the tourist start arriving.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Definitely.

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very nice video 👍👍

[@thewanderer3341]

Late in commenting but what nice digs you were staying at 👍🏼 wanting to head to Greece this summer & eat that gorgeous food & chillax in the sun ☀️ stay safe Gabe 😎✌🏼

[@georgechilidis8446]

Mousaka with Greek salad my ideal lunch, enjoy your stay in Greece, Gabriel 🆙 yes he did say Malaka, means “soft brain” not smart 👍🏻

[@Thirstytraveler41]

Very nice hotel, Great choice!

[@evermarquez7506]

Always enjoy your videos Gabe been following you for years. Im headed to greece next month

[@evermarquez7506]

Thanks

[@marafarnham595]

Nice Gabriel! Thank you! 😎☀️❤ stay safe!

[@jaymeez]

I had to google Malaka 🤣🤣🤣 The hotel was beautiful

[@jvairola]

You are exactly right about the Greeks and their ability to speak English. All of my cousins who are under 65 speak English very well. However, the older generation does not, unless they had a job where English was needed or took private lessons. When my 86 year old father was growing up in Greece, the schools taught French, not English.

[@eleniasimop]

ALL Greeks take private English lessons, it's a must. My generation (I 'm 45) took 95% Now everyone has private English lessons plus private lessons in another European language (French, Spanish or German). In school you cannot learn foreign languages properly.

[@jvairola]

Great point!

[@INTERNA9]

LOVE it

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Thanks for this Amazing video... I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in posting this video. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. Thanks...

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

It’s a nice video. 👍❤️🙏