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Greek Islands·October 2026·8 min

Athens to Crete by Ferry in 2026: Routes, Crossing Times and Prices

How the Athens to Crete ferries work in 2026: which port to choose, overnight crossing times, deck and cabin prices, getting to Piraeus and when flying makes more sense.

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The harbour fortress in Heraklion at sunset
Greek Islands·October 2026·7 min

Crete Airports in 2026: Heraklion or Chania, and How to Get to Your Hotel

Heraklion, Chania or Sitia: which Crete airport to fly into in 2026, what taxis and buses cost from each, car hire prices and what the new Kastelli airport changes.

On board the ferry from Heraklion to Santorini
Greek Islands·October 2026·7 min

Santorini to Crete by Ferry in 2026: Fast or Slow Ferry, Prices and Day Trips

How the Santorini to Crete ferry works in 2026: fast catamaran or conventional ferry, crossing times, prices, Athinios port tips and day trips from Crete.

The Portara, the ancient marble gateway on Naxos
Holidays·October 2026·9 min

Best Greek Islands for October 2026: Which Ones Stay Open & Worth Visiting

A mid-October 2026 guide to the Greek islands that stay open and worth visiting: Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Naxos and which smaller islands to be careful with late in the month.

The Parthenon on the Acropolis under a clear blue sky
Holidays·October 2026·8 min

Visiting Greece in October 2026: Weather, Crowds, Islands & What to Book

An honest mid-October 2026 guide to Greece: typical weather in Athens, the Cyclades, Crete and the north, early vs late October, where to go and what is still worth booking ahead.

A traveller on a ferry deck near Chalki in the Dodecanese
Holidays·September 2026·10 min

Greek Island Hopping 2026: Best Routes, Ferry Reality & How Not to Waste Days

A practical 2026 island hopping plan for first-timers: realistic 7, 10 and 14-day routes, how Greek ferries actually work, which islands combine well and what to book first.

A café on a stepped street in Athens
Holidays·September 2026·9 min

First-Timer Mistakes in Greece 2026: What to Skip, What to Book, What Can Wait

The six planning mistakes I see most often from first-time visitors to Greece, and a simple rule for each: what to skip, what to book ahead, and what can safely wait until you arrive.