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Important Details
Flying to Greece
- Flight Search Engines: Kayak.com, SideStep.com, VisitEurope.com, DoHop.com, Vayama.com
- Airlines serving Thessaloniki (SKG):
Aegean,
Air France,
Alitalia,
Austrian,
Czech Airlines,
Iberia,
LOT,
Lufthansa,
Malev,
Olympic,
Swiss
- Airlines serving Athens (ATH):
Aegean,
Air France,
Alitalia,
American,
Austrian,
British,
Continental,
Czech Airlines,
Delta,
Iberia,
KLM,
LOT,
Lufthansa,
Malev,
Olympic,
Swiss,
US Airways
- Athens to Thessaloniki (55 minutes): Aegean, Olympic
- Discount European Airlines (Get to a Europe, then connect on a discount airline):
Aegean,
Easy Jet, RyanAir, Sky Europe, Fly Thomson,
Thomson Cook, German Wings, Air Berlin, Central Wings, Wizz Air
General Travel Tips
Seeing Thessaloniki
Overview: Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, is often overshadowed by Athens, but is worth spending at least a day exploring the cultural landmarks and unique history dating back to 315 BC. Much has been written about Thessaloniki's up and coming arts scene, seaside cafes, and diverse ethnic history.
Staying in Thessaloniki:
Makedonia Palace,
Electra Hotel,
City Hotel,
Daios Luxury Living Hotel
Recommended Reading:
NY Times Article,
Wikipedia Page,
Thessaloniki's Web Page,
GreeceTravel.com
Seeing Athens
Overview: Visiting the major attractions in Athens may be completed in a 1-3 days maximum. The Athens airport is connected to the city by suburban rail with connection to the Athens Metro. Visit the Greece page to view articles on what to visit while in Athens and a map of the Athens Metro. We recommend staying near Syntagma Square or in Kolanaki, near major metro stops and in walking distance of main visitor points of interest.
Staying in Athens: Ledra Marriott, Park Hotel,
Hilton Hotel,
NJV Athens Plaza, King George II Palace, Grande Bretagne, Electra Hotel
Recommended Reading:
36 Hours in Athens,
Cultural Sites in Athens,
Chic Athens,
Wikipedia Page,
Athen's Survival Guide,
Lonely Planet - Athens
Seeing the Greek Islands:
Overview: With over 6,000 islands, each offering a unique landscape and cultural nuisances, every visitor should visit at least one island. From Athens, transportation is best by plane or ferry (port of Piraeus) to several main islands, and from Thessaloniki, best by plane. Please keep in mind that August is peak travel season in Greece, and ferries often face delays. Some alternatives to the most popular islands (Mykonos and Santorini) include: Chios, Corfu, Hydra, Paros, Patmos, Spetses. Visit Aegean Air for flight schedules from Athens and Thessaloniki.
One Day Cruise from Athens: Magical Journeys - 3 Island Cruise, Greek Travel - 3 Island Cruise
Beautiful Islands Near Athens (by ferry): Spetses & Hydra
Maps of Greece
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