MYKONOS HERE WE COME!!! Our first island of the trip, and this is where it really starts to feel like you're living out your Mamma Mia dreams!
First things first, let's talk about the ferries because they're honestly NOTHING like the ferries we have back home in NZ! If you've seen videos on TikTok of people boarding the Greek ferries, you'll know they can look a little hectic. And to be fair, they are! There are SO many people getting on and off with their luggage, and everything moves pretty quickly. BUT I promise it's nowhere near as scary as some of those videos make it look!
One of the biggest bonuses of travelling with Contiki is that your Trip Manager sorts all the ferry logistics for you. Greece has so many different ferry companies, ports and schedules, and sometimes things can change because of the weather. Trying to coordinate all of that yourself would honestly be a mission! With Contiki, you literally just have to worry about getting on the ferry, finding your reserved seat and enjoying the journey. SO GOOD!
A little tip from me: definitely bring a book, Kindle or some games to play with the girls! You can lose mobile reception once you're out at sea, although some ferries have Wi-Fi packages you can purchase onboard. It's also such a good opportunity to get to know the other girls, especially because it's still early in the trip!
And then before you know it, you've made it to MYKONOS!!! This is when you are going to see the little white sugar-cube houses and blue dome buildings for the first time! I also LOVED how our Trip Manager shared the history of the islands along the way to the accommodation. It made such a difference actually understanding the places we were visiting rather than just seeing them!
Contiki currently lists the accommodation at Paradise Beach Resort, right on one of the most iconic beaches in Greece! Just keep in mind that accommodation is subject to change, so your exact stay will be confirmed closer to departure!
One of my favourite things about Mykonos was getting to explore all the different beaches. The FTA on this island was getting to explore Mykonos Town with a local guide, visiting the famous windmills and stopping by Little Venice. SO many gorgeous photo spots here, gals!
I cannot wait for you girls to experience this! Have a read up of the next island PAROS!!
Peyton xxx