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I just so happens that our 6 week trip in Europe will carry us to Greece during Easter (March 29 - April 7). Any recommendations on things to do and places to stay during this most memorable time of year ? What would the perfect 10 itenarary be ? Places to stay ? islands ? tourist stuff ? Best places to eat ?
james
Virginia Beach, VA United States 11/16/09
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For some of Greece Easter will be on the Eastern Orthodox Schedule 2010 - Easter Sunday - April 4th, same as the Western Church this year, so you're in luck. Lots of things will be closed that weekend, but there will be many other things happening.
To get recommendations for the best itinerary you should read Rick Steves' Greece, click "Books" to get your copy on sale right now. And watch his videos on YouTube. For sure visit the Peloponnese and the ruins of ancient Greece.
We were actually thinking of doing a 10 day package. We will be in Italy for almost 2 weeks prior. We know very little about Greece so maybe a package would be the best way to go. Most islands will just be coming out of hibernation so the islands are not the place to focus on.
james: "Most islands will just be coming out of hibernation so the islands are not the place to focus on."
We were in the Greek islands in the off season and just loved them! The beauty of the islands knows no season. If you're going for the night life, yes, it's slow in the off season. But we enjoyed seeing the places, the little towns and countryside and ocean views. We rented scooters and drove all over the place on Paros and I'll never forget it! Just wonderful!