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Island Hopping Beyond the Crowds: Six Weeks from Samos to Kos via Agathonisi, Fourni, Ikaria, Arki, Patmos, Leros & Kalymnos
ByStephanie Banks 29 June 20193 December 2025

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.

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Sivota & Meteora: A Week on Greece’s Ionian Coast with a Day Trip to the Monasteries
ByStephanie Banks 4 October 201429 November 2025

7 day stay in Sivota on Greece’s Epirus coast, with a day trip to the extraordinary monasteries of Meteora. Discover hidden Ionian beaches, climb to clifftop villages, and stand beneath rock pillars that have inspired pilgrims for centuries. This trip proves that mainland Greece rivals any island—with dramatic landscapes, authentic tavernas, and far fewer crowds. Best time: May-June or September-October.

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