Trip in April
My husband and I are planning a trip to Greece in April 2027 for our honeymoon, our 30th birthdays, and to celebrate finally finishing grad school (figured we'd combine all three!).
We're planning about 3 weeks and, so far, are thinking: Athens, Naxos, Crete, and Rhodes
We're still in the early planning stages, so I'd love some advice from people who have done a similar itinerary. We’re definitely more interested in the history, archeology, exploring townsites, and relaxing than we are for clubbing or partying.
A few questions:
Is Rhodes worth including for a first trip to Greece, or would you spend the time elsewhere?
If we do include Rhodes, would you recommend flying from Crete or taking the ferry? I know the ferry can be 10+ hours depending on the route, but we'd also rather not spend a big chunk of the trip dealing with airports.
Is three islands plus Athens too ambitious for three weeks in April, or does it feel like a comfortable pace?
Are there any "I wish I'd known before going" tips for traveling in Greece in April?
Thanks in advance!!