Anonymous
02/25/2025 12:41
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've found a points deal on tickets to Athens for spring break. Has anyone done spring break in Greece (Athens and maybe one island) with kids? I have a few questions:
1. Did your kids enjoy it? Did they get bored after a few museums/historic sites?
2. Were things open in the off season?
3. Any off-beat places to see or go?
My kids (ages DS14, DD14, DS11, DS7) are heavy into mythology, older three are reading the graphic novel versions of Iliad and Odyssey, two of them are obsessed with Epic: The Musical, older three read and loved all the Percy Jackson books, younger loves Hercules movie, etc. DS14 and DS11 have been asking to go to Greece. DH has been and loved it as a kid and adult. But, I can't seem to get excited about it. So looking for any inspiration.
I've considered going in the summer but my kids don't love beaches, other than snorkeling, so thought spring break might be better to avoid crowds and heat.
We looked into Greece a few years ago for our spring break in mid march, and decided against, because it sounded like it was going to be quite brisk still, and the islands were not going to be open in any material way. We spoke to a friend from athens who thought it would not be a good idea. He said a trip to the islands then would be no fun, and while he was trying to really talk up athens, it sounded like a couple days of ancient wonders, and the city itself didn't sound particularly charming. Both DH and I put a solid week of time into trying to get excited about it, did our research, explored what we could do, and ultimately both admitted it didn't sound like a fun trip in march.
Oh you’re one of those people who like islands more than history. Yeah, good you didn’t go.
OP literally said they were looking at the islands, dumba**.
OP here. We're looking at 1-2 islands at most, since it won't be beach weather (and the kids don't like the beach anyway).
Anonymous
02/25/2025 12:37
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've found a points deal on tickets to Athens for spring break. Has anyone done spring break in Greece (Athens and maybe one island) with kids? I have a few questions:
1. Did your kids enjoy it? Did they get bored after a few museums/historic sites?
2. Were things open in the off season?
3. Any off-beat places to see or go?
My kids (ages DS14, DD14, DS11, DS7) are heavy into mythology, older three are reading the graphic novel versions of Iliad and Odyssey, two of them are obsessed with Epic: The Musical, older three read and loved all the Percy Jackson books, younger loves Hercules movie, etc. DS14 and DS11 have been asking to go to Greece. DH has been and loved it as a kid and adult. But, I can't seem to get excited about it. So looking for any inspiration.
I've considered going in the summer but my kids don't love beaches, other than snorkeling, so thought spring break might be better to avoid crowds and heat.
We looked into Greece a few years ago for our spring break in mid march, and decided against, because it sounded like it was going to be quite brisk still, and the islands were not going to be open in any material way. We spoke to a friend from athens who thought it would not be a good idea. He said a trip to the islands then would be no fun, and while he was trying to really talk up athens, it sounded like a couple days of ancient wonders, and the city itself didn't sound particularly charming. Both DH and I put a solid week of time into trying to get excited about it, did our research, explored what we could do, and ultimately both admitted it didn't sound like a fun trip in march.
Oh you’re one of those people who like islands more than history. Yeah, good you didn’t go.
OP literally said they were looking at the islands, dumba**.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 12:17
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
We went at the beginning of summer (June) so I can’t answer your question about the season. But it was a great family vacation destination. We did Athens and Crete for 10 days with a day trip to Delphi from Athens. There are beaches in Crete where you can snorkel, FYI.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 12:00
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
Anonymous wrote:When is your spring break. Things open up in march/April. Greek Easter falls on sane day as US Easter so many things will be closed during Holy Week.
We're looking at going around April 10-18 (kids would miss a day or two of school). I found deals converting our AMEX point to airline points using pointsme.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:53
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
When is your spring break. Things open up in march/April. Greek Easter falls on sane day as US Easter so many things will be closed during Holy Week.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:51
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've found a points deal on tickets to Athens for spring break. Has anyone done spring break in Greece (Athens and maybe one island) with kids? I have a few questions:
1. Did your kids enjoy it? Did they get bored after a few museums/historic sites?
2. Were things open in the off season?
3. Any off-beat places to see or go?
My kids (ages DS14, DD14, DS11, DS7) are heavy into mythology, older three are reading the graphic novel versions of Iliad and Odyssey, two of them are obsessed with Epic: The Musical, older three read and loved all the Percy Jackson books, younger loves Hercules movie, etc. DS14 and DS11 have been asking to go to Greece. DH has been and loved it as a kid and adult. But, I can't seem to get excited about it. So looking for any inspiration.
I've considered going in the summer but my kids don't love beaches, other than snorkeling, so thought spring break might be better to avoid crowds and heat.
We looked into Greece a few years ago for our spring break in mid march, and decided against, because it sounded like it was going to be quite brisk still, and the islands were not going to be open in any material way. We spoke to a friend from athens who thought it would not be a good idea. He said a trip to the islands then would be no fun, and while he was trying to really talk up athens, it sounded like a couple days of ancient wonders, and the city itself didn't sound particularly charming. Both DH and I put a solid week of time into trying to get excited about it, did our research, explored what we could do, and ultimately both admitted it didn't sound like a fun trip in march.
It could be much better in April though
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:48
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've found a points deal on tickets to Athens for spring break. Has anyone done spring break in Greece (Athens and maybe one island) with kids? I have a few questions:
1. Did your kids enjoy it? Did they get bored after a few museums/historic sites?
2. Were things open in the off season?
3. Any off-beat places to see or go?
My kids (ages DS14, DD14, DS11, DS7) are heavy into mythology, older three are reading the graphic novel versions of Iliad and Odyssey, two of them are obsessed with Epic: The Musical, older three read and loved all the Percy Jackson books, younger loves Hercules movie, etc. DS14 and DS11 have been asking to go to Greece. DH has been and loved it as a kid and adult. But, I can't seem to get excited about it. So looking for any inspiration.
I've considered going in the summer but my kids don't love beaches, other than snorkeling, so thought spring break might be better to avoid crowds and heat.
We looked into Greece a few years ago for our spring break in mid march, and decided against, because it sounded like it was going to be quite brisk still, and the islands were not going to be open in any material way. We spoke to a friend from athens who thought it would not be a good idea. He said a trip to the islands then would be no fun, and while he was trying to really talk up athens, it sounded like a couple days of ancient wonders, and the city itself didn't sound particularly charming. Both DH and I put a solid week of time into trying to get excited about it, did our research, explored what we could do, and ultimately both admitted it didn't sound like a fun trip in march.
Oh you’re one of those people who like islands more than history. Yeah, good you didn’t go.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:47
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
We also did athens, naxos, and Santorini for spring break. My kids were teens and loved it - one of our best holidays. Things were just opening so the timing was perfect. We rented a car on naxos and drove around everywhere, there are a lot of minor sites to explore.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:46
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
I am curious about the points deal you found for the whole family this late.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:46
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
That’s a lot of kids!
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:42
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
Anonymous wrote:I've found a points deal on tickets to Athens for spring break. Has anyone done spring break in Greece (Athens and maybe one island) with kids? I have a few questions:
1. Did your kids enjoy it? Did they get bored after a few museums/historic sites?
2. Were things open in the off season?
3. Any off-beat places to see or go?
My kids (ages DS14, DD14, DS11, DS7) are heavy into mythology, older three are reading the graphic novel versions of Iliad and Odyssey, two of them are obsessed with Epic: The Musical, older three read and loved all the Percy Jackson books, younger loves Hercules movie, etc. DS14 and DS11 have been asking to go to Greece. DH has been and loved it as a kid and adult. But, I can't seem to get excited about it. So looking for any inspiration.
I've considered going in the summer but my kids don't love beaches, other than snorkeling, so thought spring break might be better to avoid crowds and heat.
We looked into Greece a few years ago for our spring break in mid march, and decided against, because it sounded like it was going to be quite brisk still, and the islands were not going to be open in any material way. We spoke to a friend from athens who thought it would not be a good idea. He said a trip to the islands then would be no fun, and while he was trying to really talk up athens, it sounded like a couple days of ancient wonders, and the city itself didn't sound particularly charming. Both DH and I put a solid week of time into trying to get excited about it, did our research, explored what we could do, and ultimately both admitted it didn't sound like a fun trip in march.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:41
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
I had booked that trip a few years ago - Santorini, Naxos, Athens. But we stretched a went for 10 days. Then flight got cancelled and I rescheduled for summer.
The prices are way better in Spring, I can tell you that. But I just wanted to suggest not flying RT if you are going to an island (Santorini likely the only one "open" in Spring). We flew to Santorini, then home from Athens for about the same price as RT Athens.
The prices are way better in Spring, I can tell you that. But I just wanted to suggest not flying RT if you are going to an island (Santorini likely the only one "open" in Spring). We flew to Santorini, then home from Athens for about the same price as RT Athens.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:39
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
Anonymous wrote:It’s a long way for a week. We were there for three months there is so much to do.
Lol thanks european.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:25
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
It’s a long way for a week. We were there for three months there is so much to do.
Anonymous
02/25/2025 11:24
Subject: Greece for Spring Break with Kids?
I've found a points deal on tickets to Athens for spring break. Has anyone done spring break in Greece (Athens and maybe one island) with kids? I have a few questions:
1. Did your kids enjoy it? Did they get bored after a few museums/historic sites?
2. Were things open in the off season?
3. Any off-beat places to see or go?
My kids (ages DS14, DD14, DS11, DS7) are heavy into mythology, older three are reading the graphic novel versions of Iliad and Odyssey, two of them are obsessed with Epic: The Musical, older three read and loved all the Percy Jackson books, younger loves Hercules movie, etc. DS14 and DS11 have been asking to go to Greece. DH has been and loved it as a kid and adult. But, I can't seem to get excited about it. So looking for any inspiration.
I've considered going in the summer but my kids don't love beaches, other than snorkeling, so thought spring break might be better to avoid crowds and heat.
1. Did your kids enjoy it? Did they get bored after a few museums/historic sites?
2. Were things open in the off season?
3. Any off-beat places to see or go?
My kids (ages DS14, DD14, DS11, DS7) are heavy into mythology, older three are reading the graphic novel versions of Iliad and Odyssey, two of them are obsessed with Epic: The Musical, older three read and loved all the Percy Jackson books, younger loves Hercules movie, etc. DS14 and DS11 have been asking to go to Greece. DH has been and loved it as a kid and adult. But, I can't seem to get excited about it. So looking for any inspiration.
I've considered going in the summer but my kids don't love beaches, other than snorkeling, so thought spring break might be better to avoid crowds and heat.