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Hello and Happy Anniversary! King George had some great offers between Easter and Summer of 2009 and they might repeat something similar in 2010. This hotel is known for its "sympathy" for newlyweds and those who celebrate special occasions so it's worth emailing them and mention that it is your anniversary. They will probably offer you a free upgrade or a good rate.

Electra Palace has a pool. So 2 more choices with good views and pool areas too.. Hilton Athens …hilton.com/en_US/…index.do Royal Olympic http://www.royalolympic.com/

I agree. Please don't even think on doing so. Athens traffic is just plain horrible, while for a first-time two-wheel driver is dangerous too. I used to be a motorcycle driver for more than 16 years. I still remember my first day of driving in Athens arriving as an experienced driver already and thinking that everybody would smash on me. It is a very aggressive way of driving which i found to compare only to this of Cairo ( although...

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Hey kanilo and welcome:-) Don't see why not..if if doesn't bother you hanging around the airport for the interval! A late (or last) flight out of Santorini depending on carrier can be anywhere from 10p onwards..If you have one of those super crack-of-dawn departures all the better..leaving you with what sounds like an approx maybe 6 hours or so layover..You will find folks at the airport at ALL hours..there's even a Sofitel...

this is also a nice one athensguide.com/driving/greek-driving-rules.… :) in other words,pls don't even think about it,public transportation is ridiculously cheap (taxis too) so there is no need for a car or mopped for a tourist in central Athens .

Quote: This life time trip is all about seeing history, exp. Greek culture..... Unquote: If this is your aim, you should not go to islands like Santorini or just leave a short stay in Crete (Crete is almost a continent on its own). Santorini is one of the most tourist influenced islands of them all, and is equally expensive - but it has got some fantastic scenery. You will also find interesting historical sites and scenery in Crete, but...

Now now Phil....:0)

hi greecetravelCY, I haven't stayed in either, but know that both hotels went through extensive renovation in the last few years, the KG being the latest..further to this know this is also the case with the GBretagne, well suggested by Litsa..and all 3 hotels are practically next to one another >> as room size is a decisive factor, why not contact the hotel directly and ask the metres...{for GB if I am not mistaken this...

ANother scenario --- when you arrive fly straight to RHODES for 2-3 days ... explore OLD TOWN (but read up on the Crusades beforehand... the history in Old Town is all about middle ages) .. you can drive/bus to Lindos which has an acropolis, heavily restored but a great view. THen take OVERNIGHT ferry (travel whlle you sleep) to Santorini , and spend ONE DAY & a Night ... it's all about the View, not much history. Tak OVERNIGHT...