How to Have a Perfect Greek Summer… In Just Three Days

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We're entering the high season of Euro summer, what some people (myself included) would call the best time of the year. I was lucky enough to get an early taste when last month I spent a perfect long weekend in Greece. The second that I stepped onto my hotel balcony and saw the stunning view I had of the Acropolis, I knew I was in love with Athens. This city is home to incredible ancient history, and the juxtaposition of old and new is evident on every street corner. I only had a full three days in Greece, two days in Athens and one in Santorini, but my itinerary was packed, so I left feeling like I had experienced all that the country has to offer.
Here, the itinerary:
Some people opt for the ferry ride from Athens to Santorini, but it's much easier to hop on a quick 45 minute flight. Emirates and Aegean airlines have recently enhanced their partnership, so if you book your trip together you can enjoy seamless connectivity when flying home from Santorini to Athens to Newark.
After an incredible 72 full hours in Greece, I was hardly ready to pack up and go home. Luckily, I was flying Emirates so I knew I would be more than comfortable for my 10 hour journey back to Newark. The most bittersweet way to end this trip? Watching Mamma Mia at 40,000 feet.
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