Greece itinerary help
Jun 25, 2018, 7:02 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,964
Many car rental agencies, especially local, will meet you at your hotel and drive you out of the city, making it much less stressful. You can PM me for some recommendations on companies we have used.
That said...if you are spending big $$ on these first rate hotels, a couple hundred dollars for a driver is not out of line and would sure be a lot easier.
That said...if you are spending big $$ on these first rate hotels, a couple hundred dollars for a driver is not out of line and would sure be a lot easier.
Jun 25, 2018, 10:08 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
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We stayed in Grande Bretagne mid-May - it's a perfectly acceptable hotel if you need to be in Athens. Nothing more, nothing less.
I've stayed 6 times and have seen them change the room types numerous times, from initially 4 types, then down to 2, and now back to 4 again. As mentioned upthread, there really is no sea view in the first place. I felt it was much more fair when they only had 2 room types: 6ft or 12ft pool, as at least it was distinguishable as to what you were getting. I tend to stick with a room nearer the pool restaurant, as it's also close to the spa and reception and therefore involves less walking.
I've stayed 6 times and have seen them change the room types numerous times, from initially 4 types, then down to 2, and now back to 4 again. As mentioned upthread, there really is no sea view in the first place. I felt it was much more fair when they only had 2 room types: 6ft or 12ft pool, as at least it was distinguishable as to what you were getting. I tend to stick with a room nearer the pool restaurant, as it's also close to the spa and reception and therefore involves less walking.
Jun 25, 2018, 10:45 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,964
So sorry about your reaction to Delphi.... it really is a place meant for an overnight and experiencing the town and ruins in the morning w/o the day tourists.
Jun 29, 2018, 11:02 am
#22
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Location: Baltimore MD
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Jun 29, 2018, 12:08 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: OSL
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Nothing really, except if you go on an excursion to Spetses and have lunch or dinner there. That`s why I am just so happy we decided to stay at Spetses before coming to Zoe. Fantastic restaurants, even really low prices, so we had so much good local food before Zoe where the food was really a disappointment for us. And very, very expensive as well.
Jun 29, 2018, 12:48 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: London
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Posts: 166
Ahh the concierge sent me the following list if it's helpful to anyone else:
Spetses - Ground transfer to Kosta Port (15 minutes) & water taxi to Spetses (10 minutes)
Tarsanas, Fish tavern
Water of Love, Greek Restaurant
Hydra - Ground transfer to Metochi Port (40 minutes) & water taxi to Hydra (15 minutes)
Xeri Elia – Douskos Tavern
Omilos – Yacht club
Nafplio - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 1 1⁄2 hour
Savouras, Fish tavern with sea view on the sea side road of the old town
Koilada - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 15 minutes
Douglas’, Local Fish Tavern
Mouragio Tavern, Greek traditional cuisine
Ermioni - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 15 to 20 minutes
Spirandreas, Fish Tavern – overlooking pier – ferry/boats
Kavos, Fish Tavern with great sunset
Iliokastro- Ground transfer from Amanzoe 25 to 30 minutes
Maryvonne, French & Greek Tavern
Porto Heli - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 10 minutes
Papadias, Fish tavern
Salt & Pepper, Home cooked Tavern food
Hinitsa Bay - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 15 minutes
Hinitsa Tavern, Lovely setting & fish tavern food
We have the Aquazoe boat trip booked so we will have a chance to explore local islands.
Spetses - Ground transfer to Kosta Port (15 minutes) & water taxi to Spetses (10 minutes)
Tarsanas, Fish tavern
Water of Love, Greek Restaurant
Hydra - Ground transfer to Metochi Port (40 minutes) & water taxi to Hydra (15 minutes)
Xeri Elia – Douskos Tavern
Omilos – Yacht club
Nafplio - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 1 1⁄2 hour
Savouras, Fish tavern with sea view on the sea side road of the old town
Koilada - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 15 minutes
Douglas’, Local Fish Tavern
Mouragio Tavern, Greek traditional cuisine
Ermioni - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 15 to 20 minutes
Spirandreas, Fish Tavern – overlooking pier – ferry/boats
Kavos, Fish Tavern with great sunset
Iliokastro- Ground transfer from Amanzoe 25 to 30 minutes
Maryvonne, French & Greek Tavern
Porto Heli - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 10 minutes
Papadias, Fish tavern
Salt & Pepper, Home cooked Tavern food
Hinitsa Bay - Ground transfer from Amanzoe 15 minutes
Hinitsa Tavern, Lovely setting & fish tavern food
We have the Aquazoe boat trip booked so we will have a chance to explore local islands.
Jun 29, 2018, 3:47 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,964
Unless I am mistaken guests of the KG have full use of the spa and pool at the GB.
Jun 30, 2018, 7:28 pm
#27
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
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Based upon a friend’s very good experience we have booked a private day tour there during our stay at Grand Bretagne.
She absolutely loved it.
Jul 1, 2018, 6:53 am
#28
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Jul 1, 2018, 12:55 pm
#29
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We used the company the Hotel recommends- George's taxi
Concerning Delphi you have the following options:
· Countryside Journey to Delphi (around 10 hours) : Price290 euros
· Delphi & Osios Loukas Monastery ( around 12 hours) : Price 320 euros
· Delphi & villages (Levadia, Arachova) (around 12 hours) : Price 320 euros
All prices are per trip not per person, valid for the Mercedes E-Class sedan taxi vehicle and for pick up/drop off at a hotel/accommodation in Athens city center or Piraeus.
Everything is included in the prices except for entrance fees and meals.
We are huge history buffs and I have been dreaming about Greece ever since I read D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths as a little girl. There was no way when we planned our trip to Athens that I was going to miss Delphi. Everyone told us that 3-4 days in Athens would be more than enough, but as our trip approaches, in hindsight I wish we had at least one extra day.
Jul 1, 2018, 2:09 pm
#30
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA
Posts: 8,964
We used the company the Hotel recommends- George's taxi
Concerning Delphi you have the following options:
· Countryside Journey to Delphi (around 10 hours) : Price290 euros
· Delphi & Osios Loukas Monastery ( around 12 hours) : Price 320 euros
· Delphi & villages (Levadia, Arachova) (around 12 hours) : Price 320 euros
All prices are per trip not per person, valid for the Mercedes E-Class sedan taxi vehicle and for pick up/drop off at a hotel/accommodation in Athens city center or Piraeus.
Everything is included in the prices except for entrance fees and meals.
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Concerning Delphi you have the following options:
· Countryside Journey to Delphi (around 10 hours) : Price290 euros
· Delphi & Osios Loukas Monastery ( around 12 hours) : Price 320 euros
· Delphi & villages (Levadia, Arachova) (around 12 hours) : Price 320 euros
All prices are per trip not per person, valid for the Mercedes E-Class sedan taxi vehicle and for pick up/drop off at a hotel/accommodation in Athens city center or Piraeus.
Everything is included in the prices except for entrance fees and meals.
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