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Japan or Greece?

Japan and Greece side by side: recommended length, best time, daily budget, highlights and which one suits whom.

Mount Fuji seen through cherry blossoms

Asia

Japan

A city that runs on time, and the quiet that comes with an early start.

Region
Asia
Best time
Late March–mid-April, November
Daily budget
120–190 €
Language
Japanese
Currency
Japanese yen (¥)
Cities covered
2

Places to see

  • Shibuya and the side streets (Tokyo)
  • The Meguro canal (Tokyo)
  • Pagoda street (Kyoto)

Cities

  • Tokyo — 4–5 days
  • Kyoto — 3 days
White houses at sunset in Santorini

Europe

Greece

Greece is a unique meeting point of history and culture.

Region
Europe
Best time
May–September
Daily budget
70–120 €
Language
Greek
Currency
Euro
Cities covered
2

Places to see

  • Athens (Athens)
  • Santorini (Santorini)
  • Mykonos (Mykonos)
  • Crete (Crete)
  • Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki)
  • Rhodes (Rhodes)

Cities

  • Athens — 2 days
  • Santorini — 2–3 days
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Which one for whom?

Why Japan?

Tokyo is pace. Kyoto is a breath. You can have both. A JR Pass is not required on every route.

Japan tires you less than you expect. What tires you is packing every neighborhood into the same day. In Tokyo, one neighborhood is a day. In Kyoto, a temple path walked before the crowd arrives is a different city.

Why Greece?

Visiting Greece in the summer offers a wonderful experience, especially if you stay for at least four days and travel with a group of friends.

Greece is a country filled with historical riches and natural beauties. Visiting in the summer is an ideal time for sea, sun, and cultural explorations. Staying for at least four days provides enough time to explore historical sites and relax on the beach. This trip with your group of friends will allow you to create unforgettable memories.