We will fly from USA to Milan and then go to Verenna via train.
We will stay at Villa Torretta for 4 nights.
We will then go to Cinque Terre via train for 4 nights at Manuels Guest House.
We then take the train back to Milan for a flight to Santorini
We stay 4 nights at the Hotel Mylos in Santorini (we may rent a car).
We will than fly to Athens for 2 nights at Amalia hotel before flying home.
Thank you all for the great input and helping put this trip together.
If you have any other must see or thoughts please let me know.
Again THANK YOU!
Dates are late April and early May
Posted by
OP
USA
351 posts
Flights are booked into Milan and out of Athens.
Can I just buy my train tickets in Milan to the lake at the airport?
How soon would I need to book my Milan to Santorini and Santorini to Athens flights?
Posted by
Charleston, SC, USA
927 posts
Looks like a good plan! While in Varenna, I suggest a day trip loop from Menaggio to Lugano (by bus) to Como (by train) to Varenna (by fast ferry). This can easily be done in a day. Lugano is a nice town and lake. In Como, you can take the funicular up to Brunate for some really great views. Have a great trip!
Edit: You can buy the train ticket to Varenna-Esino at the Milan airport. I would go ahead and buy the plane tickets since you have your plan laid out. Fares will likely not decline over the next month or so.
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
I am looking at flights within Europe now for June and August.
Driving in Santorini is not terrible, but there are some winding roads on the way to Akrotiri.
Posted by
OP
USA
351 posts
I think we will taxi to the hotel in Santorin and rent a car in town for 2 days, then taxi to the airport to fly to Athens
Posted by
8474 posts
Four nights in Santorini and two in Athens. I loved Santorini, but you can see the entire Island in one day.
Athens is a bit rundown since the financial crash, but there is a lot to see in Athens and the area.