The ULTIMATE Greek Island-Hopping Guide 2024 (You NEED To Know!)

If you're interested in visiting the Greek Islands but aren't sure which one to choose, why not try island-hopping? Our comprehensive video guide will tell you everything you need to know to plan a successful multi-island Greek holiday.

Topics covered include how many islands to visit, how to choose suitable islands, international arrivals, getting to your first island, ferry routes and tickets, where to stay, getting around Greek islands, and some helpful tips.

Over the past seven years, we've spent over 200 days island-hopping around Greece, and we've produced this guide to share our first-hand knowledge and experience so you can get the most out of your vacation.

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- Greek National Holidays: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Greece
(avoid travelling on these dates and the surrounding weekends, or book accommodation and ferry/plane tickets well in advance)

- OpenSeas website: https://www.openseas.gr/
- Skyscanner Flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/xkYXek
- FerryHopper: https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/?aff_uid=grgduk
- Airport Transfers: https://www.welcomepickups.com/airport-transfer-book/?tap_a=26297-438366&tap_s=3619827-45bcfd

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TIMESTAMPS:
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Contents
01:11 - How Many Islands to Visit
02:43 - Long-Haul Visitors
03:22 - Choosing Which Greek Islands
03:58 - Greek Island Geography
05:14 - Getting to Your First Island
06:57 - Greek Ferries Explained
08:44 - Fast vs Slow Ferries
10:28 - Boarding the Ferry
11:57 - Buying Ferry Tickets
13:33 - Booking Accommodation
14:53 - Choosing Where to Stay
16:56 - Getting Around Greek Islands
19:10 - Bikes and e-bikes
19:42 - The Journey Home
21:00 - Island-Hopping Tips
23:04 - Summary
23:30 - Outro

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