first greece trip ... Amanzoe and ??
Nov 17, 2018, 6:01 pm
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talking about new FS right? add a few nights? do instead of another athens hotel?
https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=276f6bef-ccad-4f9c-a73e-08f82f90cee5&cp=37.771739~23.303079&lvl=10&v=2&sV= 2&form=S00027
could see re day yacht charter between FS & aman, see prices both hotels quote
and are there daytrips using aman (hydra, spetses, other?) and FS (?) as bases
in other words if using as a base to visit elsewhere could extend at either or both
https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=276f6bef-ccad-4f9c-a73e-08f82f90cee5&cp=37.771739~23.303079&lvl=10&v=2&sV= 2&form=S00027
could see re day yacht charter between FS & aman, see prices both hotels quote
and are there daytrips using aman (hydra, spetses, other?) and FS (?) as bases
in other words if using as a base to visit elsewhere could extend at either or both
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Nov 17, 2018 at 8:50 pm
Nov 17, 2018, 8:18 pm
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talking about new FS right? add a few nights? do instead of another athens hotel?
https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=276f6...=2&form=S00027
could see re day yacht charter between FS & aman, see prices both hotels quote
and are there daytrips using aman (hydra, spetses, other?) and FS (?) as bases
in other words if using as a base to visit elsewhere could extend at either or both
https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=276f6...=2&form=S00027
could see re day yacht charter between FS & aman, see prices both hotels quote
and are there daytrips using aman (hydra, spetses, other?) and FS (?) as bases
in other words if using as a base to visit elsewhere could extend at either or both
helicopted cheaper. A lot cheaper.
Fdw
Nov 17, 2018, 8:34 pm
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20K + expenses for one week charter of aquazoe
3K + expenses for one day on one charter site
with aman staff, what about amanzoe one
aman.com/sites/default/files/Amanzoe-Cruises-2018.pdf
also gives potential ideas including spetses and hydra
wonder if aquazoe was originally mima (photos)
(smaller) boat with FS staff may be less
could hire hotel staff separate from boat
sail and catamaran can cost a lot less
i meant day charter with tour not just transfer
seems about 60 miles all the way
hyrda and spetses on the way
could shorten and do part by car
can be nice coming home to aman / FS after daytrip
fourseasons.com/athens/attractions/
fourseasons.com/athens/services-and-amenities
astir.gr/marina
3K + expenses for one day on one charter site
with aman staff, what about amanzoe one
aman.com/sites/default/files/Amanzoe-Cruises-2018.pdf
also gives potential ideas including spetses and hydra
wonder if aquazoe was originally mima (photos)
(smaller) boat with FS staff may be less
could hire hotel staff separate from boat
sail and catamaran can cost a lot less
i meant day charter with tour not just transfer
seems about 60 miles all the way
hyrda and spetses on the way
could shorten and do part by car
can be nice coming home to aman / FS after daytrip
fourseasons.com/athens/attractions/
fourseasons.com/athens/services-and-amenities
SUNSET SAIL EACH EVENING
NON-MOTORIZED WATER SPORTS, SUCH AS WIND SURFING, SEA KAYAKING AND SNORKELLING
NON-MOTORIZED WATER SPORTS, SUCH AS WIND SURFING, SEA KAYAKING AND SNORKELLING
BOAT ACCESS AT THE NAFSIKA POOL AREA WITH TENDER ACCESS THROUGH NAFSIKA'S JETTY
YACHT CATERING
HELIPAD
YACHT CATERING
HELIPAD
astir.gr/marina
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Nov 17, 2018 at 9:05 pm
Nov 17, 2018, 11:07 pm
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20K + expenses for one week charter of aquazoe
3K + expenses for one day on one charter site
with aman staff, what about amanzoe one
aman.com/sites/default/files/Amanzoe-Cruises-2018.pdf
also gives potential ideas including spetses and hydra
wonder if aquazoe was originally mima (photos)
(smaller) boat with FS staff may be less
could hire hotel staff separate from boat
sail and catamaran can cost a lot less
i meant day charter with tour not just transfer
seems about 60 miles all the way
hyrda and spetses on the way
could shorten and do part by car
can be nice coming home to aman / FS after daytrip
fourseasons.com/athens/attractions/
fourseasons.com/athens/services-and-amenities
astir.gr/marina
3K + expenses for one day on one charter site
with aman staff, what about amanzoe one
aman.com/sites/default/files/Amanzoe-Cruises-2018.pdf
also gives potential ideas including spetses and hydra
wonder if aquazoe was originally mima (photos)
(smaller) boat with FS staff may be less
could hire hotel staff separate from boat
sail and catamaran can cost a lot less
i meant day charter with tour not just transfer
seems about 60 miles all the way
hyrda and spetses on the way
could shorten and do part by car
can be nice coming home to aman / FS after daytrip
fourseasons.com/athens/attractions/
fourseasons.com/athens/services-and-amenities
astir.gr/marina
Nov 18, 2018, 3:10 am
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We did the Aquazoe charter from Amanzoe if that's of interest. We visited Spetses and Hydra. Here's my blog post on the experience
A Beautiful Boat Trip: Island Hopping on Aquazoe - SilverSpoon London
A Beautiful Boat Trip: Island Hopping on Aquazoe - SilverSpoon London
Nov 18, 2018, 5:01 am
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After Athens, I would just stay at zo’e the entire time, and do a lot of their activities and excursions. Four nights would not be enough for me. I could easily stay eight or tem nights there. If you do decide to add other destinations, end with a long stay at Amanzo’e.
It is too bad Soneva Nisi never happened. Did that property become something else? It would have been great.
It is too bad Soneva Nisi never happened. Did that property become something else? It would have been great.
Nov 18, 2018, 7:32 am
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Hi. just wanted to get a few ideas about how to spend the 1st 10 days of June in Greece next year. arrive Athens late, staying overnight at the Grand Bretagne. 4 following nights at Amanzoe, then everything is up for grabs. any suggestions for where to go/what to do prior to a flight out of Athens 5 days later? I'd like a nice contrast to Amanzoe, but the resorts on Santorini may be too busy/touristy for me. looking for an island hotel/resort that has excellent service and also a full list of activities. all thoughts/ideas appreciated!
I would second the suggestions of:
- Conclude the trip with Zoe
- Santorini is worth a visit. Views are stunning. While Santorini is obviously touristy, the Katikies properties are very nice and private enough. All properties carries about 27 rooms/suites. It does NOT allow non-guests to step foot onto property, not even for dinning. This would be a nice hideout from the crowds when needed. I just returned from an October visit and in terms of traffic, probably not too much lower than June but it was perfectly okay and as mentioned, will certainly feel more at ease once you retreat onto Katikies. Katikies has a few different options on Santorini but I'd suggest Katikies Santorini or the Krini property, both located in Oia and about 5-10 minute walk from one another. Took one of Katikies' private boats out for an excursion and it was a really nice way to see the island/cliffs, and quick snorkeling/dips in the sea. The F&B was fairly good as well.
Posted a few photos on my Instagram of the Katikies Santorini: @BESVISOR
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to PM.
Happy planning
Nov 18, 2018, 12:00 pm
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david55, if OP included stay at astir, would you still do at least 1 night more central in athens?
Nov 18, 2018, 2:42 pm
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We just finished our first trip to Greece and were thrilled with our choices.
We had 4 nights total at the Grande Bretagne- first in a very nice Junior Suite (they were booked solid and a visiting dignitary and his entourage were there ) on our 2nd stay they upgraded us to a gorgeous Executive Suite with a huge view terrace. I highly recommended a day trip to Delphi- we loved it. We used George’s Taxi for all of our transport and tours in Athens and they were fabulous.
We felt that we had to visit Santorini even though we understood it could be crowded. October was a perfect option. We spent 3 nights and that was ideal. We loved Mystique but we splurged on one of their best rooms with a private heated plunge pool. Service was exceptional. We loved our private Caldera sunset boat tour- it was one of the highlights of our trip. We had a wonderful dinner at Metaxi Mas.
We didn’t expect to fall in love with Crete but we did and wish we actually had had longer than our 5 nights so that we could have spent some time in Chania. We originally were booked at Blue Palace but switched to Domes of Elounda on the advice of other FTs. We booked a beautiful 2 BR View Villa. The Villas are part of Haute Living which is the Ultra Luxury section of the hotel- with bespoke services and benefits- Very worth it. https://www.domesofelounda.com/haute-living/
We really enjoyed our private tour of the Palace of Knossos and the Museum in Iraklion- and our boat ride to Spinalonga. We had a few lovely meals in Elounda and Plaka but also ventured out to little authentic restaurants that we really enjoyed.
Our trip to Greece exceeded our expectations- we found the people to be some of the warmest and most welcoming we have met on our travels.
We had 4 nights total at the Grande Bretagne- first in a very nice Junior Suite (they were booked solid and a visiting dignitary and his entourage were there ) on our 2nd stay they upgraded us to a gorgeous Executive Suite with a huge view terrace. I highly recommended a day trip to Delphi- we loved it. We used George’s Taxi for all of our transport and tours in Athens and they were fabulous.
We felt that we had to visit Santorini even though we understood it could be crowded. October was a perfect option. We spent 3 nights and that was ideal. We loved Mystique but we splurged on one of their best rooms with a private heated plunge pool. Service was exceptional. We loved our private Caldera sunset boat tour- it was one of the highlights of our trip. We had a wonderful dinner at Metaxi Mas.
We didn’t expect to fall in love with Crete but we did and wish we actually had had longer than our 5 nights so that we could have spent some time in Chania. We originally were booked at Blue Palace but switched to Domes of Elounda on the advice of other FTs. We booked a beautiful 2 BR View Villa. The Villas are part of Haute Living which is the Ultra Luxury section of the hotel- with bespoke services and benefits- Very worth it. https://www.domesofelounda.com/haute-living/
We really enjoyed our private tour of the Palace of Knossos and the Museum in Iraklion- and our boat ride to Spinalonga. We had a few lovely meals in Elounda and Plaka but also ventured out to little authentic restaurants that we really enjoyed.
Our trip to Greece exceeded our expectations- we found the people to be some of the warmest and most welcoming we have met on our travels.
Last edited by damon88; Nov 18, 2018 at 3:25 pm
Nov 18, 2018, 5:30 pm
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We just finished our first trip to Greece and were thrilled with our choices.
We had 4 nights total at the Grande Bretagne- first in a very nice Junior Suite (they were booked solid and a visiting dignitary and his entourage were there ) on our 2nd stay they upgraded us to a gorgeous Executive Suite with a huge view terrace. I highly recommended a day trip to Delphi- we loved it. We used George’s Taxi for all of our transport and tours in Athens and they were fabulous.
We felt that we had to visit Santorini even though we understood it could be crowded. October was a perfect option. We spent 3 nights and that was ideal. We loved Mystique but we splurged on one of their best rooms with a private heated plunge pool. Service was exceptional. We loved our private Caldera sunset boat tour- it was one of the highlights of our trip. We had a wonderful dinner at Metaxi Mas.
We didn’t expect to fall in love with Crete but we did and wish we actually had had longer than our 5 nights so that we could have spent some time in Chania. We originally were booked at Blue Palace but switched to Domes of Elounda on the advice of other FTs. We booked a beautiful 2 BR View Villa. The Villas are part of Haute Living which is the Ultra Luxury section of the hotel- with bespoke services and benefits- Very worth it. https://www.domesofelounda.com/haute-living/
We really enjoyed our private tour of the Palace of Knossos and the Museum in Iraklion- and our boat ride to Spinalonga. We had a few lovely meals in Elounda and Plaka but also ventured out to little authentic restaurants that we really enjoyed.
Our trip to Greece exceeded our expectations- we found the people to be some of the warmest and most welcoming we have met on our travels.
We had 4 nights total at the Grande Bretagne- first in a very nice Junior Suite (they were booked solid and a visiting dignitary and his entourage were there ) on our 2nd stay they upgraded us to a gorgeous Executive Suite with a huge view terrace. I highly recommended a day trip to Delphi- we loved it. We used George’s Taxi for all of our transport and tours in Athens and they were fabulous.
We felt that we had to visit Santorini even though we understood it could be crowded. October was a perfect option. We spent 3 nights and that was ideal. We loved Mystique but we splurged on one of their best rooms with a private heated plunge pool. Service was exceptional. We loved our private Caldera sunset boat tour- it was one of the highlights of our trip. We had a wonderful dinner at Metaxi Mas.
We didn’t expect to fall in love with Crete but we did and wish we actually had had longer than our 5 nights so that we could have spent some time in Chania. We originally were booked at Blue Palace but switched to Domes of Elounda on the advice of other FTs. We booked a beautiful 2 BR View Villa. The Villas are part of Haute Living which is the Ultra Luxury section of the hotel- with bespoke services and benefits- Very worth it. https://www.domesofelounda.com/haute-living/
We really enjoyed our private tour of the Palace of Knossos and the Museum in Iraklion- and our boat ride to Spinalonga. We had a few lovely meals in Elounda and Plaka but also ventured out to little authentic restaurants that we really enjoyed.
Our trip to Greece exceeded our expectations- we found the people to be some of the warmest and most welcoming we have met on our travels.
Nov 18, 2018, 5:38 pm
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I would never stay at the Astir unless it was only about staying in a FS hotel. You can get plenty of beach, sea, coastal experiences, and deluxe accommodations on the islands and elsewhere. Athens ( to me) is all about the city: it's archaeological sites, museums, gardens, and great restaurants and generally good vibes and not staying 30 minutes outside it.
Dec 6, 2018, 2:20 pm
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Dec 6, 2018, 2:45 pm
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