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    Can you take rental cars onto ferries?

    Make sure you ask the rental company if you can take the car on a ferry. Most will not allow it because their insurer will not cover the car on the ferry. I always rent a car at the airport the rental company meets me there. If I arrive late at night I stay at Sofitel and they bring the car in...
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    Shopping for Greek Honey

    You want thyme honey. Honey from Crete, especially from Lefka Ori is the best in the world. From Lefkada is very good as well but I don't know if you can buy it in shops. It's sold mostly by the beekeepers on their property.
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    Caves and Lake in Kephalonia

    They are very close both in Sami. Lake Melissani is a cave as well. Very busy summer months, July /August the busiest .
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    Nonstop Flight to Greece from Boston?

    Delta have direct flights from BOS to ATH, not sure if they have winter flights. They have 3 flights per week well into October. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from BOS. Check it out on their website.
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    Greek Breakfast Recipes?

    Maybe a koulouri with coffee but usually just coffee. When I go to Greece I mostly find foreign tourists ( many from Greek background) so the hotels have full breakfast to cater for them. In some of the lesser touristy islands and country towns where you find mostly native Greeks, they just...
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    Passport Question

    Why do passports need a buffer for travel? This is mostly due to visa precautions – ensuring that you have valid documents at the point of departure. Governments tend to err on the side of caution, factoring in any unforeseen circumstances that may extend your stay. This is why some countries...
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    Is it too early to book Greece for 2023?

    Book your airline tickets early , you will get a better deal. If you don't have a car you can book the ferry on the day, if you have a car pre-book. Book your accommodation as soon as you can.
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    Passport Question

    It is and for a good reason.
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    Greek Breakfast Recipes?

    Native Greeks mostly don't have breakfast, coffee is their breakfast.
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    What do you know about Tilos?

    Tilos is Incredibly quiet and relaxing little Greek Island. I think Zakynthos maybe what you are looking for . Busy with plenty nightlife at Laganas and quite in the north of the island as in Agios Nikolas.
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    Traveling to Kefalonia in the Summer

    This may help https://www.worldwidegreeks.com/threads/best-time-to-visit-the-sea-turtles-in-kefalonia.2929/ Depends on how long you are staying on the island. Myrtos beach has to be on the top of your list. Fiskardo is another, while you are there have lunch at Tasias by the sea. Cave...
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    Visiting Delphi this Summer Question

    Delphi is about 2.5 hours drive from the centre of Athens. If I was you I would drive to Itea (20 minutes drive) have lunch on the waterfront and stay the night in Itea. There are several hotels there, I have stayed in Nafsika palace but there are others there. Depending where you want to go...
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    Best Time to Visit the Sea Turtles in Kefalonia

    It is an amazing sight to watch the females come up from the sea to the beach. She digs with flippers and then lies her eggs . The nesting process can take 20 to 40 minutes. She may abandon the nest and dig another one for a variety of reasons, including hitting an obstacle or the sand being...
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    Best Time to Visit the Sea Turtles in Kefalonia

    Kaminia and mounda are the best places for nesting turtles. They will lay eggs from June to August . If you want to see the little hatchings I would say August to October. If you want to stay close by Skala is the best place and you can rent a car to drive Kaminia.
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    Renting a Car in Crete?

    If you are going there peak season you should book the car before you go. Check the car companies on the internet . Prices and quality of cars will vary, most will meet you at the airport. Rental companies at the airport will be the most expensive. Don't be afraid to rent from smaller none...
  16. J

    There are no Taxis in Santorini!

    Read this https://santorinisecrets.com/getting-around-santorini/ I agree with Pavlos the best way to get around Santorini is to rent a car ..
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    Which area of Greece has the best seafood?

    Some will but others may not. Farmed fish are usually very fresh and they are very cheap especially for Americans this year , you have parity with Euro! In most cases restaurants will have glass displays so you can see the fish. You tell them which fish you want, they will weigh them because...
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    Which area of Greece has the best seafood?

    You will find excellent seafood all over Greece, especially the Greek islands . You need to make sure you get wild fish not farmed fish! There are a lot of fish farms in Greece, they farm most of the popular fish. There are plenty of imported fish there as well. They usually come from Africa...
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    Have you been to the Monastery of Themata in Kefalonia?

    You can drive there, nor far from Sami.
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