Where can I travel outside from Athens?

5 of the best destinations to travel outside of Athens are: Delphi Meteora Corinth Nemea Cape Sounion

Which Greek islands do day trips to Athens?

Islands like Aegina, Agistri, Hydra, Kea, Spetses, Poros, and Kythnos are among the closest groups to Athens, and can be reached by ferry.

Nope! Delphi is a town and an important archaeological site, 185 km away from Athens.

Is Mykonos or Santorini closer to Athens?

Mykonos is closer to Athens, with a minimum of 2.5 hours needed on a ferry, while Santorini can take at least 4.5 hours by the ferry. However, if time is an issue, you can always fly down to Santorini from Athens if that's your preferred destination.

Can you island hop in Greece?

Definitely. While you, of course, cannot cover them all in the same trip, if you plan just right and do your research about the different clusters of islands dotting the seascape around the Greek peninsula, you can cover quite a number of islands through the sea.

Are Greek ferries expensive?

They're at least half the price in comparison to the European ferries. The costs are fixed in proportion to the distance, and you might get good deals if you take packages either with the ferry company or island agencies.