Amanzoe (Greece) v. Aman Sveti Stefan (Montenegro)
May 12, 2018, 3:26 pm
#16
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Sorry if this is slightly beyond the scope of this thread, but we've decided to do a Greece trip (definitely including Amanzoe) next May/June and have been debating between doing Santorini+Amanzoe or Sveti Stefan+Amanzoe... Any thoughts?
Particularly interested in any ideas on itinerary logistics, etc.
Particularly interested in any ideas on itinerary logistics, etc.
May 12, 2018, 4:26 pm
#17
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Two years ago we did exactly that: Athens - Santorini - Amanzoe and it worked fairly seamlessly.
Stayed a few nights in Athens, then took a mid-morning (IIRC) flight to Santorini, spent 4 or 5 nights there, took a morning flight back to Athens, and then self-drove to Amanzoe (a pleasant enough couple hours). Stayed 4 or 5 nights there (which we LOVED), and then checked out late’ish the last day, drove back to Athens and stayed at the airport hotel before flying out on the first morning flight.
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May 12, 2018, 7:07 pm
#18
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Two years ago we did exactly that: Athens - Santorini - Amanzoe and it worked fairly seamlessly.
Stayed a few nights in Athens, then took a mid-morning (IIRC) flight to Santorini, spent 4 or 5 nights there, took a morning flight back to Athens, and then self-drove to Amanzoe (a pleasant enough couple hours). Stayed 4 or 5 nights there (which we LOVED), and then checked out late’ish the last day, drove back to Athens and stayed at the airport hotel before flying out on the first morning flight.
Thanks! Glad to hear that wasn't painful... We were going to ask Aman if there are helicopter or charter options, but I suspect they'll be priced outside of our range, so good to know that the default way is easy enough!
May 12, 2018, 8:02 pm
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I also second that Santorini and Zoe would be a good combo. Zoe and Santorini are two different experiences to some degree so it would make sense to visit both as you're basically within vicinity. Also, I'd say 4 nights at Zoe, minimum. Clients who have stayed less than 4 always regret it.
May 12, 2018, 10:14 pm
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The Aman one is priced quite high, but you can go via a separate supplier and get it slightly cheaper (but not much).
May 13, 2018, 3:32 am
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· Ground transfer (2 ˝ hours), either with a luxury sedan car at the cost of €390 plus 24% tax or with a luxury SUV at the cost of €440 plus 24% tax per way.
· Helicopter transfer (20 min and max 5 passengers) at the cost of €2.550 per way. Please contact directly the helicopter company – Ifly, to proceed with a booking.
Mr. Spyros Vaxevanos (e: [email protected] & m: +30 6970185183) who is the company’s charter manager and will be more than happy to assist you.
· Boat transfer, either with a public or with a private boat. Amanzoe offers a private yacht the ‘Aquazoe’, which is a Pershing 62. The transfer with Aquazoe (1 hour 45min and max 8 passengers) is at the cost of €5.500 per way.
· Helicopter transfer (20 min and max 5 passengers) at the cost of €2.550 per way. Please contact directly the helicopter company – Ifly, to proceed with a booking.
Mr. Spyros Vaxevanos (e: [email protected] & m: +30 6970185183) who is the company’s charter manager and will be more than happy to assist you.
· Boat transfer, either with a public or with a private boat. Amanzoe offers a private yacht the ‘Aquazoe’, which is a Pershing 62. The transfer with Aquazoe (1 hour 45min and max 8 passengers) is at the cost of €5.500 per way.
The drive, at least for us, was not as easy as I would have liked.. specifically the last hour I think are on some fairly windy roads so if you have someone in your party prone to car sickness then it's no beuno....
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May 13, 2018, 4:51 pm
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May 22, 2018, 7:23 am
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Decided on Sveti Stefan, will be there July 28-31. Quick question for those who have been...connections to NCE are more convenient out of Dubrovnik, but it's further than TGD. Is it workable to catch a ride to Croatia to fly out, or it's not worth the hassle?
May 22, 2018, 8:11 am
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Depends how much more convenient the flight times are... I've done both and found TGD much less of a hassle than DBV. TGD is a predictable 60-minute ride, DBV is a little over 2 hours under perfect circumstances, but the border crossing is unpredictable. Although they apparently use less busy secondary crossings, we once had to wait over an hour for no apparent reason (border agents were on lunch break I guess). I would recommend TGD!
May 23, 2018, 2:41 pm
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You're going during the peak Summer period. While we didn't fly in/out of either airport, the roads were jam-packed in places, particularly around Budva and Bay of Kotor. You'd be optimistic to assume it will take 2 hours during this time.
Given that, I'd definitely fly out of Tivat, unless you intend to visit Dubrovnik on the way home.
Given that, I'd definitely fly out of Tivat, unless you intend to visit Dubrovnik on the way home.
May 24, 2018, 10:29 am
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You're going during the peak Summer period. While we didn't fly in/out of either airport, the roads were jam-packed in places, particularly around Budva and Bay of Kotor. You'd be optimistic to assume it will take 2 hours during this time.
Given that, I'd definitely fly out of Tivat, unless you intend to visit Dubrovnik on the way home.
Given that, I'd definitely fly out of Tivat, unless you intend to visit Dubrovnik on the way home.
