In August I will be arriving in Frankfurt to met up with my
partner and we plan to head straight for the Greek islands.
Does anyone have any information on cheap flights from
Frankfurt to Athens (one way.)What are some islands within
the Cyclades that are not as much part of the huge tourist
scene as Mykonos and Santorini - my ideal place is a fairly
secluded beach with beautiful scenery etc etc. Am I dreaming
that I can escape the hordes??? How much more expensive is
it to catch a flight from Athens to one of the islands?
Any responses to any questions would be most appreciated.
Also - while I am here I may as well ask about
Russian visa's. Is it better to get one in Australia before
I leave? As it is a seperated document from your passport
can I get one by proxy for someone else? How much does it
cost?
Thanks.
Ca
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It is better to look for seat-only tickets on charter
flights straight to the island of your choice. All major
tour operators offer them. Santorini, Mykonos and, I
think, Paros have direct flights from Germany. The return
fare on this flight will be cheaper than the Frankfurt-
Athens one way!
If you fly to Athens, Olympic has a virtual monopoly on
small islands. Other greek airlines only fly to major
destinations. But I doubt if the price of the air-fare is
worth it when you're on holidays, with the possible
exception of Santorini, which is a long sail from Pireus.
You can escape the foreign hordes in August by selecting
off-the-track isles, but not the greek ones, August being
the month that most greeks take their holidays.
As for the visa, I am sure that you need to produce your
passport to get it, so you should apply for it in person.
Although you can get it in every consulate, I believe that
you'd better contact the one in Australia first for details
and requirements. However, most visas are only valid for a
short period of time, so you may have to get it later on
your trip.
It is very easy to get a Russian visa in Greece. It is even
easier than in United States. Just go to the nearest
consulate or visit the Russian embassy in Athens and do the
following; have your passpport, two photos, the fee, and
you can show them either a letter of invitation from
somebody who lives in Russia, or a confirmation letter from
your hotel in Russia.
Good luck.
You might like to try Amorgos.
It's some time since I've been, but I managed to spend a
blissful 2 months there, and avoid the 'tourist trail'.
I'm not saying there are NO tourists, but at least the place
is still very Greek, pretty and plenty of beach (though not
so much sandy beach, more pebbles). You can get a room
cheaply, or there is a campsite at the village at the port.
There are only a couple of villages, an interesting
monastery (cover up to get in) and some lovely walks plus
the feeling that you really are getting the sea breeze and
fresh air.
I travelled by ferry from Naxos, and returned to Piraeus by
ferry. You can get to other islands from Amorgos.
Another non-touristy island is near Amorgos, called
Denousa(?) or something similar, I didn't visit but it looks
even more remote than Amorgos.
I just successfully obtained a Russian Visa,and I
suggest throoughly looking into what you need before
leaving. Requirements change often (the last round was
this April) so be prepared for anything, and I would
suggest getting it before you leave.