Trying to plan a 14 day honeymoon between Late may to early June. We would like to start in Istanbul, spend three days or so and then travel to 3 or 4 Greek Islands. We both would love some Island recommendations that are nice but a little less touristy and off the beaten path. We still however, plan to stop at either Santorini or Mykonos. Thank you!
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Michael, you need to have a good picture of the island network otherwise you'll be planning a route that requires a flying carpet! Here's a great map of the Greek isle (click to enlarge) http://www.explorecrete.com/crete-maps/images/greece.gif ... here's the ferry network in High Season http://www.greeceathensaegeaninfo.com/ferry-info-greece/greek-islands-ferry-chart.htm There is no flight from Istanbul to an island, only to Athens. My suggestion get a cheap-o flight Istan. to Marmaris or Bodrum, then quick ferry to RHODES ... spend 3 days. Then 3x per week there's a NEW ferry route with New vessel, Blue Star I or II, 5pm- midnight, RHODES to SANTORINI. Spend 3 days there then move on to a nearby island like Paros, Ios, or Naxos. OR, very untouristy island in May-June, MILOS. For a quick overview of attractions of each, this website by a young greek shows the highlights: beaches, food, nightlife ancient sites http://www.greek-islands.us/ Final thought: don't fall in love with any one island until you know for sure you can get there in your time frame.
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Camarillo, California
3122 posts
Their flights are seasonal, but Atlas Jet flies from Istanbul to Mykonos during the summer months. They have a website. Another option would be to take a bus or plane to Izmir, then another bus to Selcuk for a look at Ephesus, then a ferry from Kusadasi to Samos. From Samos you can get to Mykonos and eventually to Santorini.
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Buderim, Qld, Australia
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Hi We are trying to travel from Mykonos to Instanbul in early September. Do you know if Atlas Air are still doing these flights then. I will check the website but know that most of them arent showing their summer season flights yet. Thanks
Janderra
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Camarillo, California
3122 posts
Sorry, I don't know. Try sending them an email to ask.
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Pico Rivera, CA
594 posts
Kay, take a look at Aegean Air. I booked a flight from Istanbul to Mykonos. I'm sure they do the opposite.