A continuous 8.5-week journey from Istanbul to Athens by ferry and public transport, crossing the Aegean via Marmara Adası, Çanakkale, Troy, Bozcaada, Gökçeada, Lesvos, Spetses, Ermioni and Nafplio. Every connection is real. No car required.
Kefalonia to Preveza. A 3-week itinerary covering Kefalonia, Ithaca, Meganisi, Lefkada and Preveza by ferry and bus. No car hire needed. Highlights include the forgotten islands of Kastos and Kalamos, the Dance of Zalongo, Ancient Nicopolis and mainland Epirus
4 week itinerary – This Northern Greece Carnival itinerary covers Florina, Edessa, Thessaloniki and Sochos by bus and train. Experience authentic Greek carnival traditions including the extraordinary Koudounophoroi bell-wearers of Sochos, Edessa’s spectacular waterfalls, Naoussa’s Genitsaroi carnival, and the thermal springs of Loutra Pozar. Best time: February-March. No car rental needed.
6.5 week itinerary – Corfu Diapontia Islands itinerary covering Erikoussa, Othonoi, Mathraki, Ioannina and Paxos. 45 days by ferry and bus. No car needed. Budget breakdown.
11 Day Itinerary –
If you’re planning a trip to the Cyclades and want to go beyond the typical Santorini experience, this Santorini, Thirassia, Anafi itinerary shows you exactly how to do it. You’ll discover how to pair Santorini’s iconic highlights with two quieter islands—Thirassia and Anafi—using easy local ferries, no car hire, and simple logistics. Expect practical tips, timing suggestions, and firsthand insights from my own journey, plus links to detailed daily diaries for deeper research.
6 week itinerary – This Northern Aegean and Thrace itinerary covers Evia, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios, Kavala, Xanthi, Samothrace and Alexandroupolis by ferry, bus and domestic flight. Experience Greece’s most remote inhabited island, the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Thrace’s Ottoman heritage, and the wild landscapes of the northeast. Best time: September-October. No cars were hired during the making of this trip!
2 Week Itinerary – Explore the Dodecanese on a two-week island-hopping route that takes you from bustling Kos to tiny, peaceful Pserimos. This itinerary links Kos, Lipsi, Kalymnos and Telendos, finishing on Pserimos — all connected by easy local ferries. Expect a mix of relaxed beaches, traditional harbour towns, dramatic landscapes and genuine island life. No car needed: these islands are best explored on foot, by bike, or from the deck of a small boat.
3 week itinerary – This winter Greece itinerary covers Skyros for the unique Skyros Geros Carnival (Apokries), the Odontotos rack railway from Diakopto to Kalavryta, and historic Nafplio in the Peloponnese. Best time: February for Carnival, year-round for islands and mainland. Highlights: traditional Geros–Korela–Frangos characters at Kastro, scenic mountain railway through gorges, Holocaust memorial, Cave of Lakes, Kalavryta Ski Centre and Mycenae day trip. No cars were hired during the creation of this itinerary but taxi services were occasionally procured!
6 Week Itinerary – This 6-week Northern Aegean itinerary covers Athens, Chios, Oinousses, Psara, and Lesvos by ferry and public transport. Best time: May-October. Highlights: Chios mastic villages, Oinousses shipowner heritage, remote Psara, Lesvos ouzo distilleries. No car rental needed.
2 week itinerary – this car-free Cyclades adventure is designed for families travelling with teenagers. This circular island-hopping route links Santorini, Sikinos, Ios and Naxos, balancing iconic views with hidden gems, lively beaches and authentic village life. Ideal for first-time island hoppers wanting a mix of culture, fun and classic Greek scenery.
3 week itinerary – this Cyclades and North-Eastern Aegean itinerary covers Syros, Ikaria, Tinos and Andros by ferry from Piraeus and Rafina. Best time: May to early October. Highlights: neo-classical grandeur of Ermoupolis, bohemian beach life on Ikaria, sacred dovecotes of Tinos, door-knocker treasure hunt in Andros Chora. No car rental needed.
6 week itinerary – Eastern Aegean and Dodecanese itinerary covers Samos, Agathonisi, Ikaria, Fourni, Arki, Marathi, Patmos, Leros, and Kalymnos by ferry. Best time: late June to early September. Highlights: beach-bar culture on Ikaria, pristine isolation on Arki, Italian art deco architecture on Leros, stunning Telendos sunsets from Kalymnos. No car rental needed.
