Greece
7/11-7/19
Leaders: marianna katsika and pavlos yeorgaroudakis
Friday, July 11th
Arrival: Athens Airport
Accommodation:
City Circus
Really Cool Hostel in Monastiraki Area (Centre of Athens)
Dinner Options:
Café Avissinia
Rooftop Restaurant close to hostel, Greek food and music
Rock & Balls
New modern restaurant on Irinis Square - food and Cocktails, nice ambience, rock Music
Drink Options:
A for Athens
Amazing view of Acropolis walking distance from hostel and restaurant
The Art Foundation
Gallery / Bar - might be hard to locate but worth passing by
Bios Rooftop
Great music, great view, rooftop in Gaze area (15 min walk from Monastiraki area)
Six Dogs
Bar/Club in centre with good ambience and music
Saturday, July 12th
Sightseeing in the Morning, a stroll around Place in the afternoon, dinner by the sea and clubbing in the southern part of Athens at night
Sightseeing:
Acropolis
Must see!
Acropolis Museum
Must see!
Also the second floor café is nice!
Agora
Ancient MarketLunch
Options:
Yiasemi
For small bites to share and tsipouro (Greek liquor) - cute place in Place - where locals go
Platanos
Traditional Greek restaurant in Plaka - good food, good prices
Dinner:
Psaraki Fish Tavern at Vouliagmeni - good option if you want to go to Island Club
Blanco Agnadi
Bar/Restaurant by the sea in Vouliagmeni - good option if you want to go to Island Club
To sardelaki
Fish Tavern in Glyfada, good value for money - if planning to go to Akrotiri or Balux
Mentzelos
Yum! Modern Greek Cuisine in Glyfada - option if plan is to go to Akrotiri/Balux
Clubbing:
Island Club
Beautiful Club in Varkiza, better to book a table (expensive)
Akrotiri
Club in Alimos
Balux
Club by Beach
Sunday, July 13th
Option 1:
For those who went clubbing on Saturday night, a lazy Sunday option: brunch with cocktails around 13h00 or lunch by the sea at Piraeus and open air cinema in the evening (sounds weird but its great! Movies are in original language with Greek subtitles.) Souvlaki for dinner!
Brunch:
Nixon
Cool place , good burgers and cocktails
The New Hotel
Amazing Brunch, really nice design but more expensive
Mama Roux
Nice place, great cocktails but might have to wait to be seated
OR
Lunch:Salty Restaurant in Piraeus, sea front, good fish tavernVosporos GrillSea-front restaurant, for meat-lovers, on the same street as SaltyCinema: Cine Paris Open-Air Cinema with a view of the Acropolis Souvlaki:KostasMitropoleos & Pentelis 5, Syntagma, 210 3228502KostasAgias Irinis Square 2, 210 3232971ThanasisMitropoleos 69, Monastiraki, tel: 210 3244705
LefterisSatovriandou 20, Omonoia, tel: 210 5225676
Option 2:
Day-Trip to Delphoi (two hour drive), spend the day at Monastiraki beach and dine at a traditional tavern, pass by rio-antirio bridge and Ancient Corinth on the way back to Athens
Day Trip:
Delphoi
Ancient ruins of Apollo Temple
Beach:
Monastiraki
Beach of FokidaLunch:
En Plo
Tavern at Monastiraki Village
Visit:
Rio-Antirio Bridge
The world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge
Ancient Corinth
Ancient ruins on the way back
Monday, July 14th
Departure for Santorini from Piraeus
Departing with the High-speed 6 (Hellenic Seaways) 7.15am boat to Santorini
Arrival at Santorini at 12:00 (midday) Car rental pickup
Pickup cars from Caldera Car Hire
Hotel options:
Hotel Nicolas
Hotel Stavros
Hotel Pension George
Go to the Beach
Kamari Beach
Tours
Option 1
Wine Museum
Option 2
Ancient Thera
Evening
See sunset at the castle ruins
Dinner
Naoussa Tavern
Bar night out
Tango Bar Franco's Bar
Tuesday, July 15th
Tours:Option 1Depending on price, availability and interest we book a catamaran to sale around the island and visit the volcano crater and hot springsOption 2Oia Village (morning) plus walk around island - ideally before middayRed Beach + Akrotiri of Thera (afternoon)Option 3
Depending on interest schedule a dive trip (only certified divers)
Dinner
Greek Nights Tavern Dimitris
Club night Koo Club
Wednesday, July 16th
Relaxed day in Santorini, arrival to Mykonos, check in at hotel, Sunset Cocktail at Little Venice, dinner and bar-hopping (and maybe after-clubbing) in Town Centre.
Option 1
Visit Skaros (Imerovigli)
Option 2 / 3
Relaxed day and visit the beach to gear up for Mykonos or simply sleep late and catchup on sleep!!!
Departure:
Depart Santorini with Highspeed 5 (Hellenic Seaways). Time of Departure 12:00 and arrival at Mykonos at 14:35
Arrival:
Mykonos Port I would strongly suggest that people pre-book as it is usually very busy during that time. Also, due its popularity, Mykonos is quite expensive in comparison to other places in Greece.
Car Rental: Apollon
Also it is a good idea to rent some sort of transportation such as a car, vespa, atv.
Accommodation:
Hotel Suggestions (romantic):
Hotel Rochari
HarmonyRocabella
Hostel/B&B Suggestions:
Andriani's
Mama's
Villa Constantin
I would suggest booking ASAP as it books up pretty fast!! I can host up to 15 people in Mykonos but would need to know the number of people who are certainly (or very probably) joining.
Sunset drinks:
Caprice
Bar in Little Venice, enjoy the magical sunset with a cocktail!!
Scarpa
Recommended!Others:Galeraki, La Mer, Semeli
Dinner Options:
Sea Satin
Upscale fish taverna, great view, excellent seafood, expensive, party atmosphere after midnight (Greek music, people are dancing on the tables!) - $$$$
Kalita
Gourmet option, new, modern greek cuisine -$$$
Salle e Peppe
One of my favorites! Great Italian food and excellent wine list - $$$
Appalooza
Mexican restaurant in town, quite relaxed and unpretentious, good value -$$
Maeireio
Greek food, good value - $$
Koursaros
Traditional Greek Tavern - $$
Sakispretty famous souvlaki! Good for a late-night bite! - $
Nightlife:
Astra - Old bar in town
AigliBar - right opposite from Astra
Jackie O's - Famous gay bar, drag shows after midnight, a lot of fun!
Guzel - club
Rock and Roll - club
Thursday, July 17th
Option 1:
Spend the day at the beach and after go to a beach party, chill (rest) and gain energy for after clubbing at Cavo Paradiso!
Beach:
Ftelia Beach
Allemagou Beach Bar
Kalo Livadi
Solymar Beach Bar
Psarrou
Nammos Beach Bar
Fokos
Beautiful unorganized beach, least crowded beach
Option 2:
Day-Trip to neighboring island of Delos (Unesco world heritage sight)
Day Trip:
Delos
Delos & Rhenia Cruise
After Clubbing: Cavo Paradiso
Friday, July 18th
Chilling by the beach until our ferry leaves for Athens
Check-in to Hostel and Chilled dinner and options around
See above (Day 1 for options)
Saturday, July 19th
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Arrival: Athens Airport
Accommodation:
City Circus
Really Cool Hostel in Monastiraki Area (Centre of Athens)
Dinner Options:
Café Avissinia
Rooftop Restaurant close to hostel, Greek food and music
Rock & Balls
New modern restaurant on Irinis Square - food and Cocktails, nice ambience, rock Music
Drink Options:
A for Athens
Amazing view of Acropolis walking distance from hostel and restaurant
The Art Foundation
Gallery / Bar - might be hard to locate but worth passing by
Bios Rooftop
Great music, great view, rooftop in Gaze area (15 min walk from Monastiraki area)
Six Dogs
Bar/Club in centre with good ambience and music
Saturday, July 12th
Sightseeing in the Morning, a stroll around Place in the afternoon, dinner by the sea and clubbing in the southern part of Athens at night
Sightseeing:
Acropolis
Must see!
Acropolis Museum
Must see!
Also the second floor café is nice!
Agora
Ancient MarketLunch
Options:
Yiasemi
For small bites to share and tsipouro (Greek liquor) - cute place in Place - where locals go
Platanos
Traditional Greek restaurant in Plaka - good food, good prices
Dinner:
Psaraki Fish Tavern at Vouliagmeni - good option if you want to go to Island Club
Blanco Agnadi
Bar/Restaurant by the sea in Vouliagmeni - good option if you want to go to Island Club
To sardelaki
Fish Tavern in Glyfada, good value for money - if planning to go to Akrotiri or Balux
Mentzelos
Yum! Modern Greek Cuisine in Glyfada - option if plan is to go to Akrotiri/Balux
Clubbing:
Island Club
Beautiful Club in Varkiza, better to book a table (expensive)
Akrotiri
Club in Alimos
Balux
Club by Beach
Sunday, July 13th
Option 1:
For those who went clubbing on Saturday night, a lazy Sunday option: brunch with cocktails around 13h00 or lunch by the sea at Piraeus and open air cinema in the evening (sounds weird but its great! Movies are in original language with Greek subtitles.) Souvlaki for dinner!
Brunch:
Nixon
Cool place , good burgers and cocktails
The New Hotel
Amazing Brunch, really nice design but more expensive
Mama Roux
Nice place, great cocktails but might have to wait to be seated
OR
Lunch:Salty Restaurant in Piraeus, sea front, good fish tavernVosporos GrillSea-front restaurant, for meat-lovers, on the same street as SaltyCinema: Cine Paris Open-Air Cinema with a view of the Acropolis Souvlaki:KostasMitropoleos & Pentelis 5, Syntagma, 210 3228502KostasAgias Irinis Square 2, 210 3232971ThanasisMitropoleos 69, Monastiraki, tel: 210 3244705
LefterisSatovriandou 20, Omonoia, tel: 210 5225676
Option 2:
Day-Trip to Delphoi (two hour drive), spend the day at Monastiraki beach and dine at a traditional tavern, pass by rio-antirio bridge and Ancient Corinth on the way back to Athens
Day Trip:
Delphoi
Ancient ruins of Apollo Temple
Beach:
Monastiraki
Beach of FokidaLunch:
En Plo
Tavern at Monastiraki Village
Visit:
Rio-Antirio Bridge
The world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge
Ancient Corinth
Ancient ruins on the way back
Monday, July 14th
Departure for Santorini from Piraeus
Departing with the High-speed 6 (Hellenic Seaways) 7.15am boat to Santorini
Arrival at Santorini at 12:00 (midday) Car rental pickup
Pickup cars from Caldera Car Hire
Hotel options:
Hotel Nicolas
Hotel Stavros
Hotel Pension George
Go to the Beach
Kamari Beach
Tours
Option 1
Wine Museum
Option 2
Ancient Thera
Evening
See sunset at the castle ruins
Dinner
Naoussa Tavern
Bar night out
Tango Bar Franco's Bar
Tuesday, July 15th
Tours:Option 1Depending on price, availability and interest we book a catamaran to sale around the island and visit the volcano crater and hot springsOption 2Oia Village (morning) plus walk around island - ideally before middayRed Beach + Akrotiri of Thera (afternoon)Option 3
Depending on interest schedule a dive trip (only certified divers)
Dinner
Greek Nights Tavern Dimitris
Club night Koo Club
Wednesday, July 16th
Relaxed day in Santorini, arrival to Mykonos, check in at hotel, Sunset Cocktail at Little Venice, dinner and bar-hopping (and maybe after-clubbing) in Town Centre.
Option 1
Visit Skaros (Imerovigli)
Option 2 / 3
Relaxed day and visit the beach to gear up for Mykonos or simply sleep late and catchup on sleep!!!
Departure:
Depart Santorini with Highspeed 5 (Hellenic Seaways). Time of Departure 12:00 and arrival at Mykonos at 14:35
Arrival:
Mykonos Port I would strongly suggest that people pre-book as it is usually very busy during that time. Also, due its popularity, Mykonos is quite expensive in comparison to other places in Greece.
Car Rental: Apollon
Also it is a good idea to rent some sort of transportation such as a car, vespa, atv.
Accommodation:
Hotel Suggestions (romantic):
Hotel Rochari
HarmonyRocabella
Hostel/B&B Suggestions:
Andriani's
Mama's
Villa Constantin
I would suggest booking ASAP as it books up pretty fast!! I can host up to 15 people in Mykonos but would need to know the number of people who are certainly (or very probably) joining.
Sunset drinks:
Caprice
Bar in Little Venice, enjoy the magical sunset with a cocktail!!
Scarpa
Recommended!Others:Galeraki, La Mer, Semeli
Dinner Options:
Sea Satin
Upscale fish taverna, great view, excellent seafood, expensive, party atmosphere after midnight (Greek music, people are dancing on the tables!) - $$$$
Kalita
Gourmet option, new, modern greek cuisine -$$$
Salle e Peppe
One of my favorites! Great Italian food and excellent wine list - $$$
Appalooza
Mexican restaurant in town, quite relaxed and unpretentious, good value -$$
Maeireio
Greek food, good value - $$
Koursaros
Traditional Greek Tavern - $$
Sakispretty famous souvlaki! Good for a late-night bite! - $
Nightlife:
Astra - Old bar in town
AigliBar - right opposite from Astra
Jackie O's - Famous gay bar, drag shows after midnight, a lot of fun!
Guzel - club
Rock and Roll - club
Thursday, July 17th
Option 1:
Spend the day at the beach and after go to a beach party, chill (rest) and gain energy for after clubbing at Cavo Paradiso!
Beach:
Ftelia Beach
Allemagou Beach Bar
Kalo Livadi
Solymar Beach Bar
Psarrou
Nammos Beach Bar
Fokos
Beautiful unorganized beach, least crowded beach
Option 2:
Day-Trip to neighboring island of Delos (Unesco world heritage sight)
Day Trip:
Delos
Delos & Rhenia Cruise
After Clubbing: Cavo Paradiso
Friday, July 18th
Chilling by the beach until our ferry leaves for Athens
Check-in to Hostel and Chilled dinner and options around
See above (Day 1 for options)
Saturday, July 19th
Travel to Turkey