Greece - Travel Since Reopening
Apr 29, 2021, 8:47 am
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Greece - Travel Since Reopening
Anyone travelled to Greece yet since it reopened to Americans? Please share experiences and tips.
I booked a flight to Athens for first week of June. Hopefully by then, interisland travel is allowed so I can visit Mykonos and Santorini during this trip.
I booked a flight to Athens for first week of June. Hopefully by then, interisland travel is allowed so I can visit Mykonos and Santorini during this trip.
Apr 29, 2021, 11:56 pm
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I haven't been yet, but am considering a trip in a little over a week. Friends of mine went a couple weeks ago and said it was wonderful - a bit quiet, but great to enjoy Athens with no tourists.
Apr 30, 2021, 12:31 am
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Not so long ago, restaurants in Athens were closed. I'd suggest checking what's open and whether you need to buy timed museum tickets in advance. Check also whether hotel pools and other facilities are open. I don't know whether travel to the islands would carry additional restrictions.
Apr 30, 2021, 2:21 am
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Not so long ago, restaurants in Athens were closed. I'd suggest checking what's open and whether you need to buy timed museum tickets in advance. Check also whether hotel pools and other facilities are open. I don't know whether travel to the islands would carry additional restrictions.
Apr 30, 2021, 11:54 am
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Are the ferries running? We have trip planned in late May. We need to get to Naxos from Athens around May 24th time frame (might fly) and then a ferry from Naxos to Santorini a few days later.
Apr 30, 2021, 11:55 am
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What do you think about travel before then? With restaurants and cafes opening next week, might it be nice to visit before the 14th when things open up more?
Apr 30, 2021, 6:08 pm
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May 1, 2021, 8:29 pm
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Several non-stops operating from the US: EK and UA from EWR; AA and DL from JFK; AA from ORD; DL from ATL.
Republic of Ireland and Turkey are also viable. QR has had some decent fares show up when I've looked into ATH.
May 1, 2021, 9:48 pm
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You can still transit in a few of those countries - check their latest rules.
Several non-stops operating from the US: EK and UA from EWR; AA and DL from JFK; AA from ORD; DL from ATL.
Republic of Ireland and Turkey are also viable. QR has had some decent fares show up when I've looked into ATH.
Several non-stops operating from the US: EK and UA from EWR; AA and DL from JFK; AA from ORD; DL from ATL.
Republic of Ireland and Turkey are also viable. QR has had some decent fares show up when I've looked into ATH.
Really? I wasn't aware of any schengen countries allowing schengen transit for US tourists?
May 4, 2021, 6:22 pm
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I transited in Istanbul (from the US) on my way to Dubrovnik without a problem.
May 5, 2021, 7:27 pm
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What are the rules on domestic travel for non-residents/non-citizens? I was thinking of flying from Athens to Santorini (and back) and was wondering if I'd need to do something to complete that leg of the trip. But I guess the entry standards should be the same for both.
May 10, 2021, 9:59 am
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