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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree with checking your spring break dates - Orthodox Easter falls on April 16 in 2023.  Many shops and restaurants will start shutting down the Thursday before through the Tuesday after.  Many people from the cities go their their ancestral islands and villages for the holiday.  Ferries, planes, and public transport will be very crowded during this time.  That being said, the holy week services at churches are really elaborate and beautiful and if you can find a family willing to host your for Easter, it would be a memorable experience.  Greek Easter puts American Thanksgiving to shame.

I personally like Greece in early-mid September.  The worst of the summer heat is over, but it is still beach weather.  Tourist infrastructure is still in place in resort and island towns.  I wouldn't recommend it for winter break - same problems as at Easter, but with cold weather.  Also remember that New Years day is the day with the presents in Greece (not Christmas).[/quote]

Let me revive this thread. We are going in mid-September for 8 nights. In and out of ATH. Thinking to hop straight to Santorini--is that possible? Anyone know how much time to budget at ATH between international arrival/customs/domestic departure? We'd of course have to cross our fingers for all on time flights. Our flight out of the U.S. to ATH is direct.

Trying to not go crazy overdoing an itinerary, so, thinking of 4 nights in Santorini, with three nights in Athens--and maybe do a day trip to Delphi. Please weigh in and offer suggestion![/quote]

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