We are a group of 6 traveling to Greece next week for 3-4 days each on Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and Athens. We would love recommendations for a private tour guides/ driver to explore the islands and learn more about the treasures of Greece.
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For Athens, contact www.athens-walks.com. Send them a message at [email protected] as they do private tours. Excellent company. Ask for Kostas.
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
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I'm just guessing but if athens-walks can hellp you, it may very well be a different guide for each island ... if someone travels with you the entire time, that means they are on duty with you for 24 hours per day, not just the 4-5 hours per day that you're likely to be going to ancient sites, or landmarks or museums.
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Eastern Iowa, USA
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I do not think you will fins a one size fits all option as each locale is very different. Some thoughts:
Athens, other than a transfer to/from the airport is not much of a driving city, you likely will break it down into, as the previous poster noted a walking tour, and then maybe a separate guide at the Acropolis and museum.
Naxos is large enough that you could find a guide to tour the Island, there are a couple historical sights, beaches, a church or two, some nice small towns, enough for a day long tour, but most things are in Naxos town, so a split between drive and walking tour might work as well, or just a walking tour in Naxos Town depending how long you will be there.
Mykonos, other than beaches, not too many things on the larger island, a walking tour of the town would be sufficient, then a separate guide and tour for Delos.
Santorini, I find the main town (Fira) not that interesting other than a photo op, Oia has charm and better photos, but a driving tour makes sense to hit a beach or two, the Akrotiri ancient site, a winery, views of the Caldera, and with the level of tourism there, there are probably many options to suit what your interests are.
If others do not have more suggestions on specific tours (I do not take many organized tours and for these locations what I have would be dated) then simple searches with reviews from Tripadvisor or other larger sites is a good start. Probably the biggest decision is if you want a private guide (just the 6 of you) or if going with a group of 15 or 20 would be OK.
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Corralitos, CA
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Thank you all for the wonderful advice.
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Camarillo, California
3148 posts
Go to the Trip Advisor website, to the Santorini forum. Find a contributor named "Ingela" She lives on the island and there is a guide/driver that she recommends every time someone asks. Send her a private message or figure out how to pour through her postings using the search window and keywords such as "private tour" or "private guide".