12 days in Greece Itinerary
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Start: Washington
Fly to Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos", Drive to Vasilikos
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Vasilikos, Zakynthos
— 3 nights
Fly
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Athens
— 2 nights
Fly
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Paros
— 1 night
Ferry
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Naxos Town, Naxos
— 1 night
Fly
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Rethymnon, Crete
— 3 nights
Drive to Chania International Airport, Fly to Washington
End: Washington
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Vasilikos, Zakynthos — 3 nights
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Do your shopping at Giatras Museum-Dionysios Art Gallery and Memento. Visit Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) and Gerakas Beach for some beach relaxation. Step out of Vasilikos to go to Makris Gialos and see Makris Gialos Beach, which is approximately 54 minutes away. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Vrahos Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Porto Limnionas, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Nicholas Church.
For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Vasilikos itinerary maker site.
Washington, USA to Vasilikos is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Washington to Vasilikos, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in August, expect Vasilikos to be somewhat warmer, temps between 92°F and 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can fly to Athens.
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For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Vasilikos itinerary maker site.
Washington, USA to Vasilikos is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Washington to Vasilikos, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in August, expect Vasilikos to be somewhat warmer, temps between 92°F and 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can fly to Athens.
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Athens — 2 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens, explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, then explore the world behind art at Museum 'Atelier Spyros Vassiliou', and finally wander the streets of Plaka. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then kick back and relax at Glyfada Beach.
For reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Athens route maker.
Traveling by flight from Vasilikos to Athens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. September in Athens sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Paros.
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Traveling by flight from Vasilikos to Athens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. September in Athens sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Paros.
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Paros — 1 night
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Poor Man's Mykonos
Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): examine the collection at Museum of Cycladic Folklore, enjoy the sand and surf at Piso Aliki Beach, then contemplate the long history of Lefkes, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Panagia Ekatondapiliani.
To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Paros online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Athens to Paros in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in September, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can ride a ferry to Naxos Town.
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To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Paros online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Athens to Paros in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in September, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can ride a ferry to Naxos Town.
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Naxos Town, Naxos — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): delve into the distant past at The Temple of Apollo – Portara, wander the streets of Kastro, look for gifts at Naxia Gi, then take in the exciting artwork at Fish & Olive, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Agios Prokopios Beach.
For maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Naxos Town online driving holiday planner.
Getting from Paros to Naxos Town by ferry takes about an hour. September in Naxos Town sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can fly to Rethymnon.
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For maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Naxos Town online driving holiday planner.
Getting from Paros to Naxos Town by ferry takes about an hour. September in Naxos Town sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can fly to Rethymnon.
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Rethymnon, Crete — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Castello del Molo (Koules), then take an in-depth tour of Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and then steep yourself in history at The Palace of Knossos. On the 7th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Historical Museum of Crete, then get a new perspective on nature at The Natural History Museum of Crete, and then stroll through Ammoudara Beach.
For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Rethymnon trip planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Naxos Town to Rethymnon takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in September, and nighttime lows around 68°F. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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Traveling by flight from Naxos Town to Rethymnon takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in September, and nighttime lows around 68°F. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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