Planning a 30th anniversary trip for Sept. (approx. dates 9/6-9/22)
Itinerary so far:
Land in Athens from US- fly same day to Milos
Milos 4 nights- ferry to Paros
Paros (4-5 nights) - ferry to santorini
Santorini (4 nights) (Absolute Bliss - Imerovigli)- fly to Athens
Athens (3 nights) - planning to book Electra Metropolis
In Milos - considering White Coast Suites- it looks stunning and has stellar reviews. We hope to have a car and they have a shuttle. Is anyone familiar with it??
In Paros Lilly REsidences was recommended but it is ridiculously expensive for a “free” cancellation room, even with the points I’m using. So I’m considering Paros Cove and/or splitting my 5 days between Paros Cove, which looks nice and is walkable to Naoussa and Calme Suites in Drios …Any thoughts ? Suggestions?
With this itinerary - the ferry to Paros is 7+ hrs on Hellenic. If I start off in PAros and then Milos - i can take a 5+ hr ferry, but will probably have to do the Seajet to Santorini from Milos (which Ive heard is not that reliable if windy and not great for sea sickness). Are there any pros/cons to doing Milos or paros first or going to either earlier in the month?
Finally, what is the best way to get a rental car with automatic transmission that will fit a 6’4” driver (my husband lol) for 1-3 days in Paros and Milos.