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WikiTravel: Greek Island Hopping for Young Adults.
Greece is a wonderful destination for young people to visit. It is filled with culture, history, beautiful beaches, and an endless amount of activities. What makes Greece different than any other vacation destination is that you can visit multiple Islands, and each one will give you a completely different experience. The Greek Islands are surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas.

What to Pack: Before leaving, it’s important to remember the less you bring, the better. You will not be staying in one place the entire time, so the less luggage, the easier it is to travel from island to island. The weather in Greece is usually “warm” but some seasons are warmer than others. The best time of the year to visit Greece is late Spring, Summer, or early Fall. This is when you will get the best beach weather. -	Shoes: for walk (sneakers) and the beach. -	Shorts for warmer weather, Pants for evening or during colder months. -	Shirts: long, and short sleeves. -	Swimsuits: If you are going during spring or summer, make sure to bring a swimsuit so that you can enjoy the beautiful waters of Greece. -	Passport

Traveling Around/ Transportation: Greece is a great destination for young adults to visit, and there are many programs and companies that will help make your traveling experience as easy as possible. If you are traveling abroad and are already located in Europe, there are multiple ways of getting to the ports where the boats to Greece takeoff from. Sometimes people prefer to use a company when traveling because they know about where you are going, and it makes your trip easier, and less stressful, especially for teens and young adults. -	Bus2Apls: A program that gives you a full itinerary for ten days in Greece. You are able to book your trip on their website (bus2apls.com) and your payment includes travels, hostel rooms, and transportation, as well as some extra benefits. -	EuroAdventures: A program that provides a trip to Greece. They have the option for a shorter trip, which includes less island visits. You can book them from their website (euroadventures.com). They provide travels, hostel rooms, and transportations.

Activities: Athens: Athens is the island that is filled with the most history. There are so many historical sights that you should visit while there. -	Parthenon: After climbing you will reach the Parthenon which provides so much history, and one of the most breathtaking views in all of Greece. -	Olymbia: This is the site of the first Olympics.

Korfu: This is the island where it’s best to spend your beach time. The waters are crystal blue, and there are many private beaches. -	Take a boat around. Go into the caves, lay on deserted beaches, and swim in the warm, beautiful water. -	Visit the Local Town: here is where you will find the culture of the Island. The food, dancing, and local shopping are great.

Santorini: This is the island that gives you what most think about when we think Greece. The white houses, with blue roofs. Beautiful views of the ocean, and mountains. -	ATVS: because this is such a small island, you are able to get the whole island in by riding ATVS. This is not an expensive activity, and does require a drivers license. -	Visit All Beaches: This island has a red beach and black beach. You will see sand like never before. (able to get to beaches by car, boat, or ATV). -	Eat Traditional Food: This island has some of the best food in all of Greece, in regards to traditional Greek food. Make sure to try new things. -	Win Tasting: Santorini has some great wine, and places to taste.

Money: The currency in Greece is the Euro. It is important that you have cash on you because many places do not accept credit cards. There are ATMS on every island, but many have a high charger.