Navigating Greece: The Ultimate Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

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[@gracevittoria9467]

Thanks for sharing this. You confirmed my own ideas on best itineraries. We are planning to go for 9 nights, so I booked Paros for 4 nights, Santorini for 3 and 2 in Athens in the back end. I know it might be a little short, but this was the ideal amount of time to be away for us. First time in Greece, so it is nice to watch your videos and get excited :) Honestly, my husband and I are most perplexed with having to throw dirty toilet paper in the bins. LOL

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Sounds perfect! Are you staying in Naoussa in Paros? I absolutely loved 🥰 it! 2 will be fine for Athens, longer is great, but you will still see and do a lot with 2. If I had to stay 2 anywhere that’s what I would do. I’m so excited for you! You will have a wonderful time! It’s just so relaxing there and beautiful! The toilet paper thing was really weird at first! My friends said the same thing you did. But, I promise it’s not as bad as you think!! Have fun!! Thanks for watching and commenting! 💕🙏🇬🇷✈️

[@eprohoda]

epic .have a good day~ Beyond.

[@themarinatedkitchen7303]

On my bucket 🪣 list!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Any time! Enjoy!! It is a wonderful place to visit! I just booked again for June! :)

[@rasoulakrami7232]

it is really nice

[@thegallivanthropologists]

Hi Kathryn, Love the itinerary. We have yet to visit the islands as our girls are super excited to see them. SO, we are saving that for a trip with them. We have done 2 road trips on the mainland and we covered the lower Peloponnesian area in our recent Greece road trip series. Subed to see what you do going forward. Have a happy new year. Cheers to more adventures and the growth of your channel and ours in 2023. _Turtle

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Oh thank you! The Peloponnese is where my mothers side is from. So I’m very excited to explore it. I’m taking my 24 year old with me in 2023. He’s never been. One of the reasons I’m retuning to Santorini is because he really wants to see it, and it really feels surreal, it’s magical. Friends keep saying why don’t you go somewhere other than Greece next time? I say, because Greece is incredible and there’s so much more to see! Thank you for the kind words and well wishes! I’m going to check out your channel right now! 💕✈️ 🇬🇷 But, I definitely can’t wait to see more of the 🌎 world. Came back to say, I checked out your channel and subbed! You’re so close to that 1K! Woot woot!!

[@usakiwi1986]

You go girl!!

[@KathrynJBrooks]

😎💕

[@christineweitz5747]

Just found your video. I’m traveling to Greece in 3 weeks with friends. Can’t wait. Going to Paros, Santorini & Mykonos.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

You are going to have a wonderful time! ❤ It is just a place like no other!! Enjoy, eat, relax, dance!! :) I will be in Santorini in 11 weeks. We loved Paros! I need to go back! Are you staying in Naoussa? You really can't go wrong wherever you stay. But, make sure you spend some time in Naoussa. My trip coming up we are doing Santorini, Naxos, Koufanissa, and Athens!! Thanks for watching and commenting!! Enjoy your trip!!

[@AhmedEbrahim-lw6gg]

Very nice

[@zombielord102]

I been wanting to go to Greece but I have no idea of where to go but ya. Thank you for the tips I got a whole perspective on what I wanna see

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Yay! I’m so glad my video helped! Thanks for being here. More to come!! If you haven’t subscribed please do. I’m here for any questions as well!

[@MariaPeng23]

New Sub. Thank you for sharing that marvelous info. Can I call Greece an exotic country? Love it, love it! ❤

[@KathrynJBrooks]

I call it exotic! It’s just some warm, inviting and beautiful! Definitely has a lot of exotic elements!!

[@ms.penguin6252]

I found your channel. I'm a young woman that wants to travel to so many different places. I want to learn how to budget and plan. I am grateful for your channel. I'm excited for the future adventures.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Oh so nice of you to be here! You can do it. Keep in mind always that where you stay is mostly for sleep and to shower, the rest of the time you will be exploring. That thought will help you save a lot of money on your travels.

[@tasawarabbas42]

Nice ❤

[@michelerigley9286]

Loved your video. I need to watch it again with a pen and paper. My niece and I are planning a trip ourselves instead of a tour for Sept. '24. Looks like we could follow your plan and have a wonderful time.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Oh awesome! I think it’s perfect for first time. I’m going again in June and am doing a very different itinerary. But, after all the trips I made I really think this is perfect for a first time to Greece! Thank you so much for commenting and watching. 🇬🇷💕✈️

[@samanthatrainor]

Yeeeeeaaahhhh! Can’t wait to start planning!

[@EmonBalatucan]

Thanks for this overview. The location searches on the videos were quite helpful because i had difficulty understanding the spelling of these beautiful places.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

You’re welcome. Plus the translations and Greece seems to have more than one name for many places.

[@josiefrybaksh1440]

I like your tips and ideas. Planning for our trip next year. What would be the best month to visit for best Sunset view, beach and touring around Athens. Thank you

[@KathrynJBrooks]

I like the “shoulder seasons.” So May or September. Maybe early June? July-Aug is good, just more people visiting Greece then. You can’t go wrong for the Best Sunsets, Beach, touring for any of those. I personally prefer early September! Thank you for watching and posting a question. I’m counting down to my next trip! Cannot wait!! 🇬🇷✈️

[@startupbusinesscoaching]

Very nice video! Subscribed!

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Awesome, thank you! Stick around. I have a bunch to upload from last month and I just booked to go again in June. :)

[@amysekarajasingham2933]

I am also a recent empty nester. I am going to Greece with four other girls this June. It wii be our first time and we basically have a itinerary almost what you recommended. Thanks for the advice.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

So fun!! That’s exactly what I’ve done now twice! Four ladies and we had such a great time!!

[@amysekarajasingham2933]

I just read your bio, funny, the group of girls I hang out with are nurses too and some teachers.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

@@amysekarajasingham2933 Oh funny! Even more fun!! hahaha!

[@user-vl7bh6sm3y]

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[@isaakwalker85]

Not sure how active you are in the coments but me and my soon to be wife (25M 19F) are planning our honey moon in greece. We are from the northwest USA. I have minor international travel experience she doesn't. I love greek history and would love to see some ruins or historical sites. We would also like to explore some of the club/nightlife/festivals. It would likely be in September or October time frame. Anyone is welcome to give advice or like recommended videos.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

I recommend September. If I were you, I’d start with Santorini for a few nights. There you can see the ancient city of Akrotiri. Stay in Imerovigli. Then if you want some night life go to Mykonos via ferry from Santorini. Also from there do a day trip to Delos. Then maybe Paros for more nightlife and beaches. Stay in Naoussa. Or Milos, or Naxos. Naxos has the Portara; Temple of Apollo. Then I would finish up the trip in Athens, stay in Plaka, visit the Acropolis and other historic sites. Also the National Archeology museum. You can also do a day trip to Delphi or Meteora. 🇬🇷🏺

[@usakiwi1986]

We have Ferrys in NZ to get from the south island to the north island

[@KathrynJBrooks]

NZ is on my bucket list!! You’ll love Greece! It’s so awesome to see the world! Huh?

[@Fsmithrp]

This was actually the most helpful video I have seen on traveling Greece. I am also from the U.S. and planning on traveling there this Summer with my girlfriend in May. Originally we had a different plan to travel it by going on a complicated route but this video heavily changed my mind and I am very thankful for that. We are definitely going to Santorini. How did you like Paros, I am really interested. Thank you!

[@Fsmithrp]

Also, another question. How do you recommend travel on the islands? Thank you!

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Thank you so much. I loved Paros. We stayed in Naoussa. The hotel arranged a driver for us from airport and port, as well as when we wanted to go to a further beach or restaurant. The restaurants would also call us a driver. We only rented a car in Milos and took it back the next day. We planned to keep it longer, but we liked the driver idea so much. There were 4 of us so it wasn't that expensive. So, either rent a car or use drivers. Naoussa has so many shops and restaurants and beaches, we mostly stayed right there. I definitely plan to go back again. I am so glad my video was so helpful!!! Feel free to ask anymore questions, Kathy

[@Fsmithrp]

@@KathrynJBrooks Thank you so much for the reply! I can't wait to go! Did you find taxis/drivers to be relatively expensive compared to elsewhere? I have heard a lot of people recommend renting. On that note, did you notice how much renting is on the island for an ATV for example? Also, when you rented the vehicle did you have to have an international driving permit or were you able to use your US ID?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

@@Fsmithrp I did get the international license. I just did it online. It was quick and easy. I heard someone at the rental place in Milos ask if they needed it for ATV and they were told no, only for cars. The drivers were different prices everywhere. I’ve heard the taxis try to inflate prices for tourists, that’s why we stuck with drivers they the hotels and restaurants arranged.

[@thecreativeatom]

Hello..thankyiu for the informative video! Is it advisable to travel end if November?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

You could...however, I many places, islands especially are shut down for the off-season. Many restaurants and shops close. I would recommend September or very early October. Thank you for watching my video.

[@lizetterosen-myers9705]

I hope you can help! Arriving in Corfu from Italy by ferry, so starting my island trip ( first time ) from Corfu, working my way around to Athens. I need to go where the ferry takes me. Have you done this trip yet?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

I’ve been to the Ionian islands. I’m dying to get to Corfu. Do you want to see more of the Ionian side? I highly recommend seeing Parga. Corfu has a Ferry ⛴️ it goes to Athens and is available Tuesday-Friday. I’ll put a link in my next comment.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

www.ferryhopper.com/en/?aff_uid=kthjbrks#/

[@AndyLEE-rh4ng]

Thx! Can u share why Imerovigli was preferred over Oia?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

It’s in a spectator location. Very underrated. Not crowded, you can walk to Fira and Even to Oia if you like to walk. But, still easy to get anywhere on the island. And you get a great location for 1/2 the price of Oia.

[@jaimitgandhi5389]

hi. Doing 4 day santorini, 3 Mikonos and 3 athens.. Do you have any suggestion on which island to do first. also any recommendation on hotels in islands..family of 4. or any other idea appreciated.

[@KathrynJBrooks]

If you are flying into Athens, I would suggest getting there in morning or midday and booking a flight to Santorini. Stay in Santorini, then ferry to Mykonos. Then fly back to Athens from Mykonos and stay there for your 3 nights. Stay in the Plaka area. The Airbnb that we use is in a fantastic location. It will sleep a family of 4 very comfortably and it is right near the Acropolis museum. Here is the link AirBnBwww.airbnb.com/rooms/29820608?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=25c9c68a-82b7-4009-81f8-21b0fdd03eb5

[@michelrussell2014]

What month did you travel? We are traveling mid may to end of month. How’s the weather then?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

It should be nice. It’s the early part of the travel season. The water may be a bit cooler, but still nice. We went beginning of September.

[@SG-tg8gg]

How is the weather the first week of October for santorini?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

It does start to cool down, but still can be pleasant and comfortable. I’d say bring light jackets for evening. But, daytime will be nice not too hot and not too cold.

[@angiecooper8436]

Planning a trip in September with my first born. Im a senior citizen. What can you recommend?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

There’s so many options. Do you want to do the islands or the mainland? I think for first time the best is a few days in Athens at the end of the trip. I think everyone should experience Santorini at least once. The views are amazing, jaw dropping, magnificent. Then a few nights on another island. I wouldn’t recommend Mykonos. Honestly I loved Paros and Milos. I’m going in September this year. We are going to spend 5 nights in Naxos, 3in Koufanisa. I’m taking my youngest son and he’s never been. So we will also go to Santorini and Athens. Check out my website: kathrynjbrooks.com/ I hope you have a wonderful time. ✈️🇬🇷🙏

[@sione43]

If I’m flying domestic in Greece, Do you pay for the extra luggage or no?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

We didn’t. We flew in Aegean. I did buy the fare that wasn’t their basic fare. It was the next level up. I believe it allows changes. We were able to check a bag, and then took a carryon and a personal item on board.

[@nadeemkhokhar9721]

Hello

[@chewseah7248]

How about meteora? Is it worth going?

[@KathrynJBrooks]

I hear it is. I haven’t been yet. But, this year I’m road tripping the Peloponnese. My cousins say it’s definitely worth seeing. 🇬🇷😊

[@Riasatmaseeh]

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[@sandipbanerji]

can you give me some idea about my budget

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Are you going as a family, couple , single or group of friends?

[@sandipbanerji]

@@KathrynJBrooks Couple, and it will fruitfull to go in the September month end

[@KathrynJBrooks]

Im sorry I missed this reply. I’m not sure where your flying from. But, I would say aside from flying you could do a week-10days , staying in Airbnb and avoiding the expensive tourist areas for about 3000.00 and I’m taking about, accommodations, food, transportation.

[@JazzyGinger1]

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[@mkelvinriskiramadhan3431]

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[@ellie_naki]

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[@ranb8]

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[@monicafarag1283]

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[@KathrynJBrooks]

Take that negative energy out of here. Thanks. 😊