30th Wedding Anniversary - which island first?
Jan 10, 2019, 6:09 PM
I've looked at several options - trying to narrow it down.
We'll be flying from US in mid-september to celebrate our 30th. Greece could be our first stop (depends on available flight bookings using miles) on a 5-6 week trip including Croatia and Italy. Plan on about 10-12 days in Greece. We are a very active couple in our 50's seeking a beautiful un-crowded place for anniversary - kayaking, hiking, biking, wine tasting, dancing (pop charts, rock, country), beach bumming.
We want to start by flying into Athens and going directly to an island to catch up on sleep and celebrate our anniversary which will be within a few days of arriving. best island for this? best hotel with incredible views without the $$$$$ price tag? best anniversary dinner location? best place to take in sunset?
thoughts on this itinerary?
day 1 leave US for Athens
day 2 arrive late pm in athens, find inexpensive/clean hotel near airport
day 3 fly athens to either santorini or milos first?
day 4 1st island
day 5 1st island
day 6 fly/ferry to 2nd island
day 7 2nd island
day 8 2nd island
day 9* fly/ferry back to Athens
day 10* rent car, visit Delphi, back to Athens late PM
day 11* Athens
day 12 Fly Athens to Dubrovnik
Days 9-11 options*
option 1 - ferry to athens, rent car, drive to Delphi, overnight. next day tour delphi early am before crowds, drive back to athens. next day athens - is one full day enough time?
option 2 - ferry to athens, 1/2 day in athens, overnight in athens. next day rent car, drive to delphi for day trip, back to athens. next day athens. this option gives us 1 1/2 days in athens.
Thanks for any input!!!