Greece 2022
(77 Reviews)
99% Recommended
Tree Schmidt
Lakewood, CO
Bucket List Travel
I have been blessed to have traveled the world extensively and can't wait to assist you in making your travel dreams a reality.
My specialties are Tahiti and her islands including Bora Bora, Fiji, Cook Islands.
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I have been blessed to have traveled the world extensively and can't wait to assist you in making your travel dreams a reality.
My specialties are Tahiti and her islands including Bora Bora, Fiji, Cook Islands.
I have been and assisted clients to New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and Europe.
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Overlooking the sea of low white buildings that is Athens from the Electra Palace Hotel, I was overtaken by an urge to shout “Opah!” and start smashing plates. The Acropolis is an incredible sight from anywhere, but nowhere better than this rooftop restaurant veranda! The Hotel is located in The Plaka, the charming old city. It’s a maze of cobbled streets, small shops, cafes, and restaurants. It’s fun to think about Plato and Aristotle wandering these same streets long ago. Getting lost (and you will!) is half the fun. Good luck reading street signs in Greek, Google Maps will be your best friend.
No visit to Greece would be complete without a visit to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon! The majesty of this iconic structure built two and a half thousand years ago can not be overstated. The advanced engineering alone is mind boggling. The short hike is all uphill and can be very busy during the months of June, July and August.
- Take Away - Go early in the day to beat the heat and avoid cruise ship days. Hire a private tour guide for half a day.
The front desk of our hotel was very helpful with restaurant suggestions. Their English is great, and they even made reservations for us at a great little outdoor place called Seychelles.
You will take a taxi from the hotel, and the neighborhood is less touristy but the atmosphere, food and especially the prices make it well worth the trip. Table service in Greece is uniformly “unhurried”. Go with the flow, they will get to you.
- .Take away - Establish the taxi fare to your destination with your driver, before getting in! Prices vary a lot!
Night two we dined at https://athinaikon.gr/ restaurant near the pedestrian zone three blocks away. 9:00 PM is “the Greek dinner hour”. Go at 8- 8:30 PM to get a seat. Restaurants are lively and festive, but nobody is in a hurry, including the waiters. Sit back and have another glass of the local wine. Dinner here is surprisingly relaxed and affordable. Everywhere we dined, we were too full for dessert. Bonus, it seems customary that they bring a complimentary sweet something, a small ice cream, a plate of watermelon, etc.
- Take away, ask to add a gratuity prior to the bill. In Greece a suggested tip is no more than 10%.
The Palace’s Delicious breakfast buffet at the rooftop restaurant is included. The morning view of the Acropolis with the sun to your back is breathtaking, and will beckon you back for a sunset cocktail! If you are dining out, the sunset view from atop the hotel is a must see, before you head out for the evening.
The Variety Voyager, our 223 ft. “mega-yacht” for the week (mega = greater than 180 ft.) is impressive in its intimacy, a host to 42 guest. We got to know most of the very friendly crew by name. They were super accommodating. When we docked in Ephesus, we were near the Celebrity Reflection, a veritable floating city of three thousand! The contrast was stunning.
The visit to the Greek islands, exploring with old friends was great fun, a real learning experience, and very relaxing. Greek history in the islands is almost as impressive as what you see in Athens. For example there is the Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri. This (covered) archaeological excavation on Santorini covers acres, with more acres yet to be unearthed. The small city with structures 4 stories tall is remarkably advanced for the time.
Of course, who could visit the Santorini without noticing grape vines on every open patch of land? The local technique of training the vines into a ground hugging ring is fascinating, and the local wines are both delicious and inexpensive.
In every port there is no shortage of great restaurants. We never had a bad meal out, but it is recommended to get a recommendation and a reservation. The best places do fill up. My favorite bite, the spinach pie!