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Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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👁️ 6.7M views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 25:02
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MediterraneanFrom AthensVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

our ship functions as our floating hotel and takes us effortlessly from port to port as we settle into the relaxing tempo of an Aegean holiday

cruising is designed for the masses and it has its pros and cons there are 3,000 passengers on this ship while it's surely not for everyone many find it efficient and economical for island hopping in the Mediterranean

I find myself drawn to the top deck and it's hard to imagine having had more Greek island fun in a few days than what we just experienced

the ease of not having to change hotels with every new destination and the abundance of entertainment on board can contribute to a nice vacation

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get an early start to beat the crowds and heat when visiting Mykonos by cruise ship
Consider investing in a bus tour to see Santorini efficiently within limited time
Hire a private guide for a more personalized experience in Santorini
Use a guidebook and be your own guide for unstructured free time on islands

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the shipMost cruisers get nervous and head back earlier than necessary; ports are most relaxed during the last hour
Strict scheduleCruising requires living within a strict schedule, but it allows for efficient island hopping

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can a cruise ship efficiently link Greek island stopovers?
QWhat are the pros and cons of cruising the Greek islands?
QHow to make the most of limited time on Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Mykonos3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Delos island shuttle boat
Rhodes3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Tour of Lindos
Santorini4 Happy Bacon
Top: Bus tour of Santorini
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YouTube Video Description

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2018 | We'll island-hop through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways — Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes — and basking in their dramatic beauty. We'll tour ancient ruins, trace the vestiges of the Crusaders, sample rustic cuisine, savor classic Greek-island views, and compare beaches — from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And we'll see how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers. #ricksteveseurope #greekislands #mykonos Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.