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I am spending about a month in Greece next year. I am planning to visit Tilos (a possibility for my bachelor party) and the wedding itself will be a little bit after that in Athens with my family. After that, the new wife and I wanted to stay for a couple more weeks. Where should we go? I don't mind doing something cliche, like go to Santorini, as long as it is fun and not super crowded. We like crowds and nightlife but don't want to be overwhelmed.

Do you guys have any advice on where we should go? Some family may join us for part of it ... I don't think we can stop them haha.
 
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It would be helpful to know the time of year you are visiting. That determines how crowded the islands will be.
 
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toniiv said:
I am spending about a month in Greece next year. I am planning to visit Tilos (a possibility for my bachelor party) and the wedding itself will be a little bit after that in Athens with my family. After that, the new wife and I wanted to stay for a couple more weeks. Where should we go? I don't mind doing something cliche, like go to Santorini, as long as it is fun and not super crowded. We like crowds and nightlife but don't want to be overwhelmed.

Do you guys have any advice on where we should go? Some family may join us for part of it ... I don't think we can stop them haha.
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Tilos is one of the most quiet islands, but I don’t know what you have in mind for your bachelor.
I would suggest you have an island hopping with your wife, most islands are connected daily with each other.
You can go to Cyclades and visit Syros, Tinos, Myconos, Santorini or to Saronic islands Poros, Hydra, Spetses, maybe in Ionian sea: Lefkada, Ithaka, Kefalonia..
So many choices.. If the trip is on high season especially mid August, you should pre book your tickets and rooms! Anyway, congrats on your wedding and have a fabulous time in our counrty!
 
Linda554 said:
It would be helpful to know the time of year you are visiting. That determines how crowded the islands will be.
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Agreed! Hopefully he will chime in soon. I heard this was a gorgeous place so I am eager for the answers. :)
 
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