We will be spending 4 weeks in Italy and now need to decide where we should fly to for our last 2 weeks. We will be flying home with award tickets so have options for our departure city. The options we are considering are Greece, Turkey or Sicily. We have visited Sicily before, so are considering a new place. We know it will be cool, but hoping for at least pleasant days. We prefer a week in a larger city and a telaxing week near a smaller city. Would love your suggestions.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7990 posts
Before I even got to reading the locations you were considering, my first thoughts were Greece. Have a week in Athens, and a more relaxing week in Napflio. Or fly into Athens, go straight to Napflio, and finish in Athens before flying home.
Posted by
Irving
3275 posts
I agree with Cyn, go to Nafplio first then Athens.
Posted by
OP
seattle
2144 posts
Thanks! Can you recommend a place to stay in Nafphlion? My husbsnd wants to relax and just explore the community.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7990 posts
We stayed at Pension Marianna, which is Rick Steves’ top recommendation, and where he himself stays. It’s high up in town, with an accompanying view. If you prefer to be lower, there are lots of places closer to the water.
Posted by
Freedonia
16408 posts
I can tell you where NOT to stay in Naphlio--the Amphitryon Hotel.
Some rooms are okay, some rooms are horrible. Management doesn't care as they get lots of tour groups.
Posted by
OP
seattle
2144 posts
Cyn, is it difficult to get from the hill down to the lower part of town? I need s flat surface not steps. A road is fine, but hope to road up is not too long.
Posted by
OP
seattle
2144 posts
Also, to get from Athens do you recommend renting a car or taking a bus?