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cubrinj

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I have some friends who came back from Greece and they had a lovely time and saw a lot. Across the board, they all agreed that the best way to see a place is to book a private, local tour. They did that in places like Mykonos, Aegina, Santorini, and even the Athens area and each time they did it, they were rewarded. Some places have stores that focus on selling private tours. Others went online to find a guide... if you go this route I would research a bit before you go to Greece to see if you can find the best options. One friend even booked

I have never done this but would love to. Have any of you guys ever done this?
 
I have done it! Check out Tours by Locals - not everywhere in Greece has the possibility, but the times I used it, it was a phenomenal experience.

For example, in Aegina we used it and she customized what we saw based on our interests.
 
Thank you! Someone told me you can also ask around at your hotel but I am not sure how reliable this is.
 
I did something similar last year and went with a local guide who had great reviews from travelers. It made everything smoother, especially with timing and getting into popular spots early. If you're mixing your Greece trip with other destinations, I once paired it with a relaxing stay that included luxury accommodation Rotorua and that kind of balance was perfect after a busy travel schedule.
 
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