Is Greece Worth The Hype? Exploring Travel Pros, Cons, And Costs!

Is Greece worth the hype? In this video, we'll go over the pros and cons of Greece, including the islands of Santorini, Rhodes, and Crete! Sharing our personal experiences, from breathtaking landscapes and rich history to the cost of living and local activities. Get a clear picture of what it costs to stay in these beautiful destinations. Whether you're planning a trip or just dreaming, this guide will help you decide if Greece should be your next travel adventure.

Santorini, Greece

Rhodes, Greece

Crete, Greece

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[charity]

Greece is stunning, still my favorite vacation of all time.

[skpowerz]

If you ever go back to Greece I recommend the mainland and definitely the peninsula Peloponnesos, it addresses almost al of your cons. It's a lot cheaper, less touristy, less windy, ... than the islands.

[idaftou]

Greece rocks... Proud to be Greek American .. two best countries in the world. Goto kalamata my ancestors city . Youll love it.

[sakisathan]

If you think it's expensive, I recommend renting a small car from Athens for 50€ a day. Put your bags in and hit the road to Peloponnese: Corinth, Argos, Patras, Ilia, Olympia, Sparta, Kalamata, Pylos, Methoni. Find some small, very cheap hotels. There are some very beautiful beaches with not many tourists, mostly Greeks. You will have wonderful vacations.

[janewatkins]

Absolutely love Crete ❤. As you say, Chania is gorgeous, but you would enjoy Rethymno and Heraklion too. Heraklion is ten minutes from the airport. There are fab beaches six minutes on the bus and four minutes walking, close to Heraklion. Rethymno has extensive beaches and tons of historic sites. Heraklion has fab museums and an enormous archeological site nearby. I was also impressed by the warmth of the people. English was widely spoken, though I learned some Greek before I went and that was much appreciated. Smaller, cheaper, restaurants didn't have menus but served fantastic food. You visit the kitchen and choose which dish you want 😊. Works really well. Also, it's common for Greek restaurants to give free desserts to thank you for your custom. Had the best tiramisu of my life in Heraklion. Bought it from one of many patisseries there ❤.

[joelfaulk]

Great video and info. Thanks for the comparisons to Turkey and Albania. That is a great help when people have to make decisions on where to go to get the most for your money.

[ahjacobs]

Thank you for the great info and insight into some of the beautiful places in Greece.

[ConXGr]

My wife and I are originally from Greece, but lived for 11 years in Texas. After watching your video about Bellingham, we visited last year and loved it so much, that we decided to move here permanently! It's nice to see you enjoying Greece.

[rhondamcgee]

This was a very helpful video. My husband and I spent a few days exploring Corfu (Kerkyra), Greece, last summer and found the people to be extremely friendly and welcoming. The food, wine and beer was amazing. The beaches are not sandy and as picturesque as others, but we found a great local spot and enjoyed it very much. We would love to return and explore Santorini and Crete. Thank you for all the helpful information.

[katonk]

We enjoyed Greece outside of Athens, which we thought was "dumpy." The islands are beautiful, especially Santorini. Will have to add Crete to our "to visit list." Thank you for the informative videos. Go Dawgs!

[andrewcoates]

Hi guys. If you get the chance go to Northern Greece. Thessaloniki, and road trip from there... monasteries at Meteora, vikos gorge

[comesatime]

Why don’t you go to Greece in the Fall instead of the Spring? The weather has cooled off, crowds are gone but the Med water is a lot warmer after the summer versus before the summer. The con is the landscape is a lot less green after drying out over the summer.

[robertmcfarlane]

as always a quality video with options and costs detailed out. I think many wouldn't consider Albania and Turkey as lower cost alternatives but you have shown that similar beach and experience can be had there. Greece is at the top of my list and you have shown no reason why it shouldn't remain there! Cheers!!!

[jiggyjean]

James is Greek on his mothers side. It's definetly on our retirement travel list! Only 28 1/2 more months! Happy Fathers Day Brian!

[jameshall]

We just returned from 2 nights on Naxos. Absolutely loved it there. It had that great feel! We plan on booking a month on Naxos in October 2025.

[gigihentz]

Me and some other 1 million Romanians are getting to Greece every summer...so, yes, i can definitely confirm that Greece is the place to be for summer holidays...and it's not pricey at all....compare it with some other summer destinations like Spain / Portugal / Italy / Croatia or France...no doubt Greece is the most affordable...I also love Chania, is the best part of Crete !

[jameshchetwyndjr]

Greece has many pros. November 8 cruise loved it

[ASimpleGoodLife]

Brian and Carrie, I just finished my 25 days trip to visit Portugal and Spain. It was a wonderful trip and unforgettable time of my life. Again, thanks so much for sharing your amazing experiences that inspire so many to travel the world. Is there an email address that I can contact you to share photos and videos of my trip? 🙏

[yunjana]

Thanks for your honest and practical commentary.

[Jim-Greek]

Hi Guys love your videos, your travels and enthusiasm are sensational. Keep it up 👍🏽
I’m Aussie(with Greek heritage)
Not sure if you have been but some other lovely spots on Crete outside of the two biggest cities of Heraklion and Chania are Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Georgioupoli, Sitia and Bali
I had a month on Crete last year. And going again tomorrow 😃