My First Time Taking a Car Onto a Ferry in Greece

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My First Time Taking a Car Onto a Ferry in Greece

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I've been to Greece eleven times, rented many cars and taken lots of ferries, but this is my first time driving a rental car onto a ferry headed for the Greek islands.
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@thrivingnow7843 2 ай бұрын

Ah. Greece. Summers in Greece especially on the islands is what it's all about.

@junefirst500 2 ай бұрын

Drar Gabriel, I see your happiness on your face comparing to Eastern Europe! Your Blessed doing what you love! I wish you health& Peace!

@salamanders6969 2 ай бұрын

What is that supposed to mean?

@johnhighway7399 2 ай бұрын

@@salamanders6969 That he enjoys himself a lot more in Greece compared to other countries

@Mirage238 2 ай бұрын

So true ❤

@SiXiS4 2 ай бұрын

american i assume ? he wasnt even in eastern europe lol

@flysky6248 2 ай бұрын

Weather is a huge factor on individual consciousness,plus Greece is Gabriel’s favorite country.Enjoy!

@robotubetwob 2 ай бұрын

Every time I see Greece, I think can I live there? What a different world.

@Allexander9880 2 ай бұрын

If you Plan it good, I can recommend leave Germany and live in Greece it's another life you live close to the sea, weather , food , life quality are better!

@Peter-MH 2 ай бұрын

Just something about the Greek islands.. amazing scenery, great weather, super chilled vibe - just hard to beat!

@apostolia2124 2 ай бұрын

Oh my Greece, my beautiful homeland, thanks a lot Gabe for being here again and showing it to the world !!❤✌💖

@terjerendalsvik5461 2 ай бұрын

fantastic! back in Greece!

@turtletalk4905 2 ай бұрын

Somehow this feels the ultimate summertrip. Every year its a big joy

@JesusistheLambofGod 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter from Santorini Greece

@apostolia2124 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter girl from Piraeus !! Christos Anesti !! Christ is Risen !!

@user-mn6sq3is4t 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter 🍬🐰🌺🍬🐰🌺🍬🐰🌺🍬🐰🌺

@justSayKnow411 2 ай бұрын

Happy easter from zurich😂 but i will visit paros, mykonos and co. In june❤ 3 time..ikaria, kos was mega super❤specialy ikaria❤just dont drive on ikaria if you are not a good driver😂 the streets are crazy..like mount everest was fallen in the sea😅❤

@apostolia2124 2 ай бұрын

@@justSayKnow411 😍😍

@Stevonthemove 2 ай бұрын

Happy new year

@MilaTheTravelJunkie 2 ай бұрын

Gabe! Every 🇬🇷 video of yours makes me want to pack up and go on the first flight. Those are the most enjoyable videos of yours! Keep cruising!

@wendymoore7641 2 ай бұрын

So glad you are back in the Greek Islands, I played along today and made homemade Moussaka 😋

@frederickvondinkerberg7721 2 ай бұрын

I miss Greece and good Greek food... best holiday as a kid was 2 weeks in Crete

@michaelharris6020 2 ай бұрын

Andros was the first Greek island I visited. It was 1979 got the ferry from Rafina and camped on the beach at Batsi. Happy Days.

@RelaxingWalk-fr9li 2 ай бұрын

yes, you're going to have to make up your mind where to go next, in the meantime we're going to have to sit tight and observe the outcome, I've already stocked up on popcorn, but Greece is always pressuring you into living 200 years, so you have enough time to explore it all

@brunolima7402 2 ай бұрын

Seems to be the perfect place to chill. The timing is also perfect, it seems. Not many tourists so that means you can get great deals for acommodation. Thanks.

@briangordon6553 2 ай бұрын

The best part of Evia is on the north !

@Ptolemy336VV 2 ай бұрын

Not just the north. Why the north? I think some of the most crazy craaaazy unknown beaches are all around the extremely wild mountains area around Dirfi mountain. And I I havent been more south, but I know that these beach areas alone are divine. There are a lot of drone footages of many off the beaten path beaches of Evia. And these are unique for Evia compared to any other island in Greece. And that says a lot because Greece with its 16.000 km of crazy coastlines has 10.000 different types of beaches, different stone types, sand types, colors, with mountains, without mountains, with virgin forests, volcano's, geology or without. Etc. But these beaches on Evia that I mean are like a paradise on it's own. Nowhere in Greece even with it's 16.000km of coastline can you find these specific type of beaches.

@328elle 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us along on your Greek journey during the Greek Easter and for providing the information on car rentals fees, BlueStar ferry information that changes and accommodations.

@Deadfoot-Dan 2 ай бұрын

What a tranquil setting, I feel more relaxed just watching these videos.

@ronjohnson4566 2 ай бұрын

just you going to the port and getting on the ferry was wonderful. makes me want to visit again. ferries are marvy. they feel safe, slow, and a great time to unwind. your hotel on Andros/Syros a million-dollar view for 50 bucks a night.

@marvinsalamero9111 2 ай бұрын

Greece 🇬🇷 is Totally a Paradise with Beautiful 😍 Scenery Nature, Historical ruins, and So Many History that I've learned about this Island of Greece My Dream Travel Destinations soon 😍 Thanks Sir Gabe for your Wonderful Car Ferrt ship Ride with Car rental, and Explore the Treasure of this Beautiful 😍 Country Stay safe and Godbless from the Philippines 🇵🇭🙏🙂♥️👏👍

@JennyGunner-ge3lz 2 ай бұрын

Loved the car and ferry ride to Andros. The water looked so beautiful and blue from the ferry. Looks like a great place to chillax. Nice apartment and I loved the music, it really complimented the gorgeous views and sunset along the shore of the town. Enjoy your stay and cheers 🍺✨❤️

@2Travelis2Live 2 ай бұрын

That was such a beautiful sunset. Looks like a great hotel room with the balcony. Looking forward to this Greek series.

@dianakoutras7116 2 ай бұрын

During Greek Easter, Tinos Island is always booked solid!!!

@ErvuJukl 2 ай бұрын

Turkey is better 🇹🇷

@Olorin-wp9it 2 ай бұрын

@@ErvuJukl That's Eastern Greece.

@ErvuJukl 2 ай бұрын

@@Olorin-wp9it No, it's Turkey 🇹🇷

@alanfrenchfrei1357 2 ай бұрын

in greek the ships door is called ' katapelti '

@karenlee844 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy following you around the world but, hurray! We are back in Greece!!

@colinlees3820 2 ай бұрын

That's isn't a bow visor, because it's at the stern (rear). It is usually called a ramp.

@sparaglione 2 ай бұрын

amazing place there Gabriel, i really enjoy your travels to Greece😊

@user-ei8ye8yn7p 2 ай бұрын

Chronia polla Gabriel and as we say today "Christos Anesti"(=Christ has risen) and as a reply you say "Alithos Anesti"(Risen indeed)! Deeply religious atmosphere the last three days, in Greece Easter is the biggest festival of all year,along with the 15th of August,the day Saint Mary died.In Tinos you must visit the monastery, especially on this day,the festivities are unique.In Kea (Tzia also) a lot of ancient history but you will definitely also need a car, as it is mountainous but beautiful.

@pamhegarty4626 2 ай бұрын

Don’t miss Delos this time !

@lenaannis8787 2 ай бұрын

Andros?? Juat to let you know we Greeks call it the windy island.. LOL Fun fact. Many Greek shipowners come from Andros

@malpaso4me 2 ай бұрын

Hi Gabe, the island so far looks good so far looking forward to your adventures on the island in August I am off to Rethymnon in Crete so you’re getting me really looking forward to it 🙏👍

@TheGlitterGlobe 2 ай бұрын

Impressive! Κάλι δουλειά. When the weather is bad in Greece, I sometimes entertain myself watching cars drive onto the ferry. It’s pretty dang impressive when everything is rocking.

@ValentinaMitchell1 2 ай бұрын

It’s just so beautiful there. Thank you for sharing these epic adventures!

@J-a-c-k-0 2 ай бұрын

Gabriel, I love catching up on your Greek videos. I have family who live in Greece and I visit the island. A fantastic authentic laid-back island near you is called Agistri. There's a great affordable hotel/restaurant/rooms called Alkyoni Rooms/restaurant, In the summer the restaurant is so busy it's pre-book only. The island is small enough to travel by rent a bike, go for the electric bikes, much easier.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

I've been there: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJZxgbaanduWj2w.html

@andrzejkorytkowski8151 2 ай бұрын

I am a Greece lover so always waiting for your vlogs from Greece. And here they are! thanks!

@pavelavietor1 2 ай бұрын

in my opinion renting a car to visit a country is the best way to go. I actually save money with the car, I sleep only 4 to 6 hours a day, so I sleep on the car and get a hotel about 72 hours shower on truck rest areas and stay on hostels in truck rest areas, they are clean safe and great food. I drive between cities at night and at 0001 start to look for rest areas, it works for me . great video . saludos

@user-sn6dz2ie4k 2 ай бұрын

Just fantastic !

@mistymountaintraveladventures 2 ай бұрын

Another awesome video! Thank you!

@Anonymous_Dissident 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating stuff...

@castlefan423 2 ай бұрын

You should visit Mount Athos, an independent Greek peninsula with dozens of ancient Orthodox monasteries.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

I agree, really want to go there.

@jimjim8645 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately there is a ''certain'' procedure to enter Mount Athos'' (Holy Mountain) esp. for foreigners non -othodox ,as there is a limited number of persons allowed in daily (i think only 10 per day), so you need to book(!) well in advance (during summer months maybe 3-6 months ahaid!) and there is an entrance fee! (around 35€ for non-orthodox). Luckily a lot of that can be done via internet! In Mount Athos they follow the (old) Julian Calendar, no womens allowed , certain rules to follow (even for eating/clothing), generally you never go there for tourism (whatever that means) but for your ''Inner Personal spiritual religious existencial concerns...'' also whatever that means, (plus there is a chance you may find some answers...).

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

@@jimjim8645 Yep, I actually know about all that. I was considering going there my first time to Greece in 1990, but realized it was too late to plan it. Something I'd love to do at some point in the future but will have to plan ahead. Hopefully my BA in World Religions would help get me in. I wonder what I could get away with as far as filming, I guess at least while hiking on my own between the monasteries.

@jimjim8645 2 ай бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Oh, good you are familiar with the technicalities... As far as filming hiking alone would be no problem (usually monks want not to be filmed), as far as the monasteries,churches inside you can ''negotiate'' with the ''abbot''. Have in mind that a whole lot has changed!! even in ''Mount Athos'' since 1990 ,restorations ,repairs,electricity, even mobile phones solar panels, jeeps...

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

@@jimjim8645 Great, sounds like it would be a really unique experience.

@kirschakos 2 ай бұрын

Watching your videos already puts me in my summer mood when in June I will go to Corfu. :) Looking forward to your next movie! :)

@giorgosgarmanis430 2 ай бұрын

Hi Gabriel I see You are almost ready to become a GREEK citizen 😊

@StartLivingNow1963 2 ай бұрын

Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Gabriel 🙂❤👍

@tobiaslundqvist272 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great film from Greece.👍🌞

@carolinecaiger6717 2 ай бұрын

Ferry is empty because it is Easter Saturday. Everyone went home by Friday for the Easter long weekend, the biggest celebration of the year.

@costaloppas7480 2 ай бұрын

2 of my cousins are called Andros and Evros, named after the islands

@johnknox4293 2 ай бұрын

Hi Gabriel. Greece seems so nice ...I plan to go sometime

@markburch3056 2 ай бұрын

You must John it’s beautiful and welcoming

@ErvuJukl 2 ай бұрын

What's stopping you Knox?

@TRICK-OR-TREAT236 2 ай бұрын

LOOKS LIKE YOU HAD A FERRY NICE TIME THERE GABE ! 😂 🤣 😂

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

Haha, definitely.

@speez3354 2 ай бұрын

The ferry was empty as all locals are home already as Easter is the biggest holiday in Greece. You are leaving with them so ferries are full. I hope you show some of the Easter celebration. Need to show some of the culture it just ancient ruins

@baggy79 2 ай бұрын

Was there much evidence of the horrific fires on Evia 2 summers ago Gabe? Saw it first hand and was really upsetting. First time with a car on a Greek ferry eh? Surprised considering how much time you've spent there. Happy trails dude😊😊

@baggy79 2 ай бұрын

Mainly in the North I guess, where you didn't venture

@georgepapastergiou9917 2 ай бұрын

You have to go to Thasos!

@ztmilos2996 2 ай бұрын

HELLO GABRIEL, HAPPY EASTER FROM MILOS CYCLADES😊

@user-ed2go3zv8x 2 ай бұрын

My favourite island!

@brendanf1971 2 ай бұрын

I have to take my car on a ferry soon. Work related. I've been on plenty of ferries, but this will be my first time taking my car on. 😳

@elef951 2 ай бұрын

you need to go to mount athos

@user-yx8ix4nw9j 2 ай бұрын

You never forget the first time!

@tomfrith1949 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving the temperature in frienhight and Celsius . So nice to know. And makes it understandable for me and others who have lived many Years only knowing one form of temperature reading

@east5508 2 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos ! Are you going to visit Corfu while you are in Greece ?

@trehayireve4981 2 ай бұрын

The monument at 23:02 writes: "dedicated to those who tasted the bitterness of the water at the waves of the sea". Dare I guess it refers to drowned sailors?

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

I see, yes that would make sense.

@david1george 2 ай бұрын

Nice trip. Should be very interesting if you decide to visit and do a video on Mykonos. They have the best beaches in all of Greece. Very picturesque with crystal clear waters and fine sand. Some beaches have some very interesting activities like kite surfing. A one of a kind experience.

@lindajoy7208 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video and great music choice. Been enjoying your travels for so long. Thank you 😀

@mn7486 2 ай бұрын

Gabe, tell me you did not miss the Easter Epitafios procession in the evening of the day you arrived on Andros.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

I saw it, will mention it in another video.

@SwiftyTravels 2 ай бұрын

We visited Greece last year and took the ferry to Italy- this brings back great memories! The lays oregano chips in Greece were so good! We discovered them on the ferry!!😂😂 thanks for the tour! 👍

@DMUSA536 2 ай бұрын

I loved the end with sun setting, lights coming on and boats in the harbor 😊

@conniedean3787 2 ай бұрын

Wow your hotel is beautiful, and a balcony with a beautiful view🌞

@drivanhawk3423 2 ай бұрын

Gabriel on tour Greek Islands, awesome time and content, have a wonderful journey 👍

@thewanderer3341 2 ай бұрын

Hey Gabe 😊 I really enjoyed this video, awesome job dude 👍🏻 I see the happiness on your face when you’re island hopping in Greece 😎 been living in Greece 🇬🇷 for a year now & it’s been a journey but a necessary one 😊 thanks again for showing us the islands here that are an inspiration for many 🤓 have a great summer Gabe 👌🏼

@usedbrickie9166 2 ай бұрын

Nice shirt. 👍👍

@annavsmith1 2 ай бұрын

Man, Greek ferris are so 😎 cool

@TimL_ 2 ай бұрын

Andros is one of the places with which I am the most familiar in the world. I am eager to see her through different eyes with you.

@dimkwitchdoctor6283 2 ай бұрын

dear gabriel thanks for coming back to greece (ellada as we call).you made a very good choice visiting andros.it's a bautiful island with nice beaches and a very beautiful chora with a special architecture as many of buildings are made from ship owners who lived there.don't forger also to visit the springs of andros which are full of trees and water.also don't miss skyros as you've planed with a very beautiful chora and rich vegetation special in the north part which "touches" almost the crystal waters of sea.

@spy967 2 ай бұрын

Both Andros and Tinos have nice little vilages and beautiful beaches, but Delos is a unique island and definitely a must see. I know you love ancient civilizations as much as I do,so you're really going to enjoy it.

@datakis_73 2 ай бұрын

Top places for your next visit in the north of Evia: Steni, Dirfys, Prokopi, Lakes kola and troupio, Monastery of Saint David the Elder, Drymonas Waterfalls, Loutra Edipsou, Lichadonisia and many more...!

@user-os6ef2rr3o 2 ай бұрын

Hello Gabriel You haven't seen much of Evia island.There are many places and beautiful beaches to see.You should go to the North part and combine it with the island of Skyros.

@Peggy-Kay 2 ай бұрын

I always love your Greek island adventures, along with your India ones as well.

@wilfredotorres6628 2 ай бұрын

Hi Gabriel, have you taken a ferry across Seattle over to British Columbia? This is a good move it's Easter weekend and the traffic on the mainland could be massively horrendous it seems like many people stay home or visit family on the mainland. I didn't see you marking any new islands you visited how many is that now? The water looks warm enough to take a dip in even though there aren't any people in the water yet.

@markburch3056 2 ай бұрын

Great to see you back in Greece

@mylahbarreto5265 2 ай бұрын

Liking all the new shirts!

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

Finally they can come out from hiding in my backpack. 😊

@colinlees3820 2 ай бұрын

Hi Gabriel, this video is very interesting to me as I'm planning to travel on that ferry for the first time for a couple of trips this summer, although not on that route. It's new to this particular set of routes this year. It looks very small, as I expected. I can't see much seating on the video. Is there any more outside seating, and is all the seating, inside and out, on the same deck?

@asicdathens 2 ай бұрын

Driving into a RoRo when the boat is full of cars it's a rite of passage in Greece.

@johnhighway7399 2 ай бұрын

Arriving late as the vessel is about to leave port and yet having the deck crew lower the ramp to let you in is the true rite of passage. They'll do this even with the ramp a whole meter off the ground, anything to make an extra buck!

@jimjim8645 2 ай бұрын

@@johnhighway7399 No smart guy they don't do this to make an extra buck ,they do this mainly to serve you! it may not be another ship that day, you may absolutely have to leave because you have an appointment on the mainland, flight/bus/train to catch, medical examination, important meeting/seminar/lesson to attend...

@alex182618 2 ай бұрын

Getting to Greece in early may was a smart idea

@pvdppvdp6638 Ай бұрын

The "door" is called the ramp. It's not a bow visor because the bow is on the front of the ship. The ramp is at the back.

@missmo3451 2 ай бұрын

Hope you go on a hike or swim on Andrews.

@kostastsol 2 ай бұрын

Αndros is quite different from the other cycladic islands, especially on the one side is full of vegetation and natural springs!

@SiXiS4 2 ай бұрын

i would gladly sit in a car and drive to greece and hop islands but reality is different

@valenx6737 2 ай бұрын

For all Evia's lovers I can recommend a beautiful book set on the island, telling the adventures of a British family who decided to move here and change their lives. The title is" It's all Greek to me!"🤣 by John Mole

@cathykem 2 ай бұрын

Read it and thoroughly enjoyed 😊

@marieta.s 2 ай бұрын

If you want to reach the zagorohoria area since you mentioned the vikos gorge, there are flights from athens to ioannina which is much closer to your destination than thessaloniki. Unless you want to drive so that you can see the route and more of the mainland. 😃

@diarmuidlong5540 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video of ferry journey and the island of Andros , I would have to swim at the beach you showed, we swim in Ireland in the cold Atlantic,luckily for me I'm on my way from Ireland to Athens and on to Agistri, and then to other quiet islands. As usual stay safe. Diarmuid.

@travel_with_renix6956 2 ай бұрын

Im thinking of taking a ferry from bari to Corfu. But not sure yet which months are best

@mirzagoralija4492 2 ай бұрын

Go to Loutra Edipsou hot spring in Evia ! 😊❤🇧🇦

@bellosjt 2 ай бұрын

Mr Gabriel don't forget Vergina,if you go north...😉

@panagiotispantazidis2572 2 ай бұрын

This is great choice to visit Andros and I suspect you took a ferry from evia ❤ good stuff enjoy

@karenlee844 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, appreciate it. 👍😊

@vaultkeeper2 2 ай бұрын

In northern Greece, I heard good things about Kastoria, Kozani and Ioannina, the more Balkan part of Greece, inland towns that very few people ever visit!

@RelaxingWalk-fr9li 2 ай бұрын

you saw very little of evia

@peterbedford2610 2 ай бұрын

Adventure

@ValentinaMitchell1 2 ай бұрын

11:31 the maps are super helpful esp if you’re a map info nerd like me

@debabanerjee9131 2 ай бұрын

does one require an international driving permit or international driver license to drive overseas and what about insurance

@chrisbrown8748 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@theodoreloukrezis7178 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I live in USA and have been to Andros many times. I watched your video and had to laugh at your car rental. I had the displeasure of having a fiat panda two years ago and that was the worst car I ever rented in Greece. Never again will I accept that model car as a rental. That car literally couldn’t get up some of the hills in Andros. One time I had to turn off the AC and get the passenger out of the car to make it up the hill LOL . The car used so much gas because the engine so small. In Andros, I could not get past third gear LOL. So when I saw your rental car in the video, it brought back memories of that piece of crap car and had the in Andros. Hope you enjoyed Andros.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 2 ай бұрын

It's actually worked out great so far, no problems getting up some pretty steep hills, but I'm only one person. And it's very small which makes it easy to park. It's been great with the gas, filled it up today for the first time in five days. Maybe they've improved it.

@RelaxingWalk-fr9li 2 ай бұрын

it's not that slower, it's just that it circled around megalonisos