Seaplane from Corfu to Lefkas

The Question:

What is the price for travelling by seaplane from Corfu to Lefkas?


The Answer:

Hey,

As the schedule for 2009 has not been announced yet from seaplane airlines I cannot tell you the exact cost. It is estimated to be online at http://www.fantasticgreece.com/ in mid March. The route connecting Corfu with Lefkas departs from Gouvia Marina on Corfu to Lefkas Town and according to last year's pricelist the prices begin from 25 E per person one way.

Regards,

-Stavros

Cost of going to Skopelos by Car

The Question:

Hi, thanks for info so do you know how much it costs for us two withour car to go to Skopelos? Or is it not worth the trouble but just touse the bus over on the island?
Thanks
WSD


The Answer:

Hello there!
The route from Athens to Skopelos will cost you approximately 23 euros, from which 17 euros will be spent for fuel, and the rest for tolls. The whole distance is 171km. If you will be travelling during this period, which is off season, then the bus schedules are not that convinient, so it would be better to take your car with you to the island. Keep in mind that you also need to pay a fee for the boat which is around 95 euros, one-way.
Hope I have helped!

-Stavros

Online Ferry Booking to Skiathos

The Question:

Hello Stavros,
My name iz Ivana. In september I am going to Skiathos, I planed to stay from 8-18.09.2008. Question is there avaliable ferry to Skiathos on Monday 8.09.2008 or Saturday 7.09.2008 We are going by car Toyota corolla 1.4 - caravan Two passengers/Age - 28 and 29 I wrote e-mail beacause I see avalible ferry but I can t book the tickets. Can you help me?
Best regards,
Ivana

The Answer:

Hey Ivana!
I can also see that there is an available ferry to Skiathos on the days you are referring. Since I do not know the website that you are trying to book the ferry tickets from, please try to book them from www.fantasticgreece.com/boats. If any other problems occur you can try and call them, they will happily help you!

-Stavros

Tips for spending a day in Thessaloniki before travelling by ferry

The Question:

Χερετε,
I am arriving in Thessaloniki from London at 3.50am. on my way to Skopelos. Can I book a berth on the ferry when I get there? Can I leave my luggage at the ferry office?What would be a good way to spend my day in Thessaloniki? I am an active grandmother, so what should I not miss out on seeing?
Jessica

The Answer:

Hello Jessica!
Berths for the ferries can be booked at the time of your arrival or even inside the ferry as long as there are available ones. Most of the times ferry offices do not accept luggage to be left unattended but you will be able to find lockers at the port of Thessaloniki to leave your stuff.
If you want to check on sightseeing of Thessaloniki, then you can visit http://www.fantasticgreece.com/destination-guides/thessaloniki-sightseeing-guide.asp and find out the hot spots that you must not omit!
Have a nice stay in Greece!

-Stavros

Pick up from Alonissos Port in the night

The Question:

Dear Stavros:On September 3rd we are arriving in Athens at 10.30We want to go to Alonissos. What I find is a ferry at 19.45 from Agios Constantini to Alonissos, arriving at 23, quite late to find a taxi there.Do you know any other ferry or Flying Dolphin departing earlier?
Thanks a lot
Naldo

The Answer:

Dear Naldo,
There are no more ferry itineraries available than the ones you see at the ferry websites. But keep in mind that despite the time of the day (23.00) there are always taxis waiting at the port to pick up passengers and take them to places they wish. So you won't have a problem finding a taxi on the island.

-Stavros

Reaching Zante from Corfu

The Question:

Hello Stavros,
what is easiest way to go from Corfu(Dassia) to Zakynthos(Tsilivi).Our relatives will travel to Corfu, and my family to Zakynthos and we would like to spend one or two day together on either island.
regards from Munich
Sinisa

The Answer:

Hello Sinisa!
Since there is no ferry connection between Corfu and Zante, then the only options for you are either flying to Zante or taking the bus. Of course flying from Corfu to Zante will save you a lot of time compared to taking the bus or the car, because in the second case you will have to go to Igoumenitsa first and then deive until Killini which is situated in the Peloponesse and then take a ferry to the island of Zante. If you want to check flight, just visit www.fantasticgreece.com!
Hope this has been useful to you!

-Stavros

From Skiathos to Agios Ioannis in Pelion

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
Please advise - how can we get from Skiathos to Agios Ioannis Pelion on 10 September 2008
Jay

The Answer:

Hey Jay!
There is a flying dolphin service from Skiathos to Agios Ioannis in Pelion, but there is no fixed timetable on departures. This means that depending on the traffic and day of the week the itineraries are subject to change. As a result the ideal solution would be to ask the port authorities of Skiathos islands about the scheduled departures. The phone number of the port authorities of Skiathos is 0030 24270 22017.
Hope the people there will be able to give you the right information!

-Stavros

Ferry connection between Thessaloniki and Volos

The Question:

Hi there,
is there a ferry from Thessaloniki to Volos and if is, can you please send me a link with timetable and prices?
thanks

The Answer:

Hey!
Unfortunately, there is no ferry connection between Thessaloniki and Volos!

-Stavros

From Crete to Athens through the Cyclades

The Question:

What's the best way to get from Crete to Athens through the Cyclades?
Thanks ... Thea

The Answer:

Hello Thea!
I think the best way is to catch the ferry from Heraklion on Crete and travel to Santorini and from there catch the next ferry or plane to Athens!
It is the shortest route, with flying dolphin vessels and you will also get to see Santorini which is an amazing island!

-Stavros

How long do I need from Thessaloniki airport to Volos?

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
My partner and I are arriving at Thessaloniki airport at 13.45 on Sunday 31st August. We want to try and get to Skopelos that night. I think we need to take a bus or train to Volos and then catch a boat. Is this right and will it be possible to do it that day? Could you advise on timings and connections?
Otherwise, I guess we will need to stay in Volos. Could you suggest anywhere?
Thanks,Jamie

The Answer:

Hey Jamie!
First of all, the distance between Thessaloniki and Volos is 213km and by bus it is approximately 3hours. The last ferry from Volos to Skopelos is at 19.30 and you need to be there at least half an hour in advance. As a result the last bus from Thessaloniki you can catch is at 16.00, but you will be in a tight schedule. Keep in mind that you need to calculate more time if the flight is delayed, or you spend much time waiting for your luggage plus the bus from the airport to the city center and the main suburban bus station. So it is better to decide at the time of your arrival if you will be able to make it or not, since many things are not in your hands. If you want to find out about the exact timetables of the buses, please call at 0030 2310 500111.
You can check for hotels at www.fantasticgreece.com, although during these days you will be able to find a hotel to stay without having booked it in advance. You can also in Thessaloniki, where there are more available hotels and from different categories.
Hope this is useful for you!

-Stavros

Distance from Igoumenitsa to Lefkada

The Question:

What is the distance from Igoumenitsa to Lefkada?Also is there a way to go from Corfu directly to Lefkada?

The Answer:

Hello!
The distance between Igoumenitsa and Lefkada is approximately 238km and the duration of the drive almost 3h. Unfortunately there is no ferry connection between Lefkada and Corfu, so the only option is to go from the mainland!

-Stavros

From Bodrum to Santorini

The Question:

Round trip bodrom to santorini.

The Answer:

Hello,
There are no ferries departing from Bodrum to Santorini island. There are only ferry connections to the greek islands of Rhodes and Kos. From these two islands you can take another ferry to take you to Santorini. Ferry departures are not daily though.
To check greek ferry itineraries visit www.fantasticgreece.com/boats. For the ferry connection between Turkey and Greece, there is no official website, so you need to contact the local port authorities to find out regarding the ferry schedules.

-Stavros

Ferry connection between Skiathos and Mytilene (Lesvos)

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
I want to go by ferry from Skiathos to Mytilene (lesvos)Can it be done? What ferries and connections will I need?
Thank you

The Answer:

Hey!
There is no ferry connection between Skiathos and Mytilene (Lesvos). You need to depart from the port of Piraeus in Athens in order to reach Mytilene (Lesvos). To reach the port of Athens you can take a suburban bus KTEL from either Volos or Agios Konstantinos (ports where the ferry from Skiathos arrives).

-Stavros

From Istanbul to Alonissos island

The Question:

Hi Stavros,
What a great website you have! Nice picture, too. In a week or so I will need to get from Istanbul to Alonissos by bus/train and ferry. What\'s the best way to get from Istanbul into Greece (Kavala or Thessaloniki), and also, do you think it\'s better/cheaper to take ferries all the way from Thessaloniki to Alonissos, or would a bus to Volos and then a ferry be better? Hope you can answer my question.
Thanks,
Joe Lennon

The Answer:

Hey Joe!
Thank you for all your kind words!
A bus or train from Istanbul to Thessaloniki or Kavala will take you almost the same time. So it is more a matter of how you prefer to be travelling. From Kavala there are no ferry connections to Alonissos, so it is better to get to Thessaloniki from the start. From Thessaloniki port there is a ferry by the ferry company GA ferries which leaves to Alonissos but it doesn't depart daily. Tickets cost approximately 33 euros. On the other hand, flying dolphins as well as conventional ferries depart from Volos' port daily. Tickets cost almost 40 euros. So I would recommend leaving from Volos to Alonissos especially if your times and dates are not flexible and because the ferries departing from there are much newer and comfortable. To get to Volos all you need is to continue by train or take a suburban bus KTEL to the city!

-Stavros

Travelling to Eretria in Evia

The Question:

Dear Stavros,
What is the easiest and best way to get from Athens Airport to Eretria on Evvia? I arrive in the late afternoon, until how late do the ferries go? On which website do i find information on buses and ferries in Greece (not only for Evvia).
Thanx a lot, Stavros!
Greetz from Brussels!
A.

The Answer:

Hello there!
To reach Eretria in Evia it is better to either rent a car from the Athens International Airport or take the suburban bus KTEL from the Liosion station. There are no ferries going to Eretria from Athens and since it is very close to Chalkida (the capital of Evia) it is much quicker to reach it like mentioned above. A website where you can find all scheduled ferry itineraries is www.fantasticgreece.com.

-Stavros

From Rhodes to Mykonos and Santorini by ferry

The Question:

Hello,
We are arriving Rhodes on the 17th of August 2008 late evening and we are heading for Santorini or Mykonos. What ferries departure from Rhodes late night or the next day?Thanx! Best Regards!

The Answer:

Hello!
From Rhodes to Santorini or Mykonos there are mainly local ferries departing almost daily. So it is better as soon as you arrive in Rhodes to look at the port for their offices and ask specifically about times and prices. Nevertheless, the main ferry company departing to Santorini or Mykonos is Sky Express and also Lane Lines.

-Stavros

From Skiathos to Platanias

The Question:

hi stavros!
Can you please tell me if there will be a ferry, flying dolphin or boat departing from Skiathos town to Platanias at the end of May 2009 and if so have you any idea of the timetable or what was the timetable for this year?
Many thanks,
Roger

The Answer:

Unfortunately, it is too soon for the greek ferry companies to have decided and announced their schedule for 2009. But you can call them at 0030 24210 39786, which is the central offices of the flying dolphins, and ask them for more information regarding this itinerary.
Thanks for your time!

-Stavros

Travelling to Skiathos by Bus and Ferry

The Question:

Hi there,
I need to get from Athens to Skiathos and back again, but I am having trouble finding flights - is there any other way you can reccomend?
Thanks
Bronwyn

The Answer:

Thank you for asking me stuff!
So, there is actually a flight connection between Athens and Skiathos but unfotunately there is only one flight per day and airplanes have approximately 40 seats capacity which means that everything is fully booked two months in advance.
You can also reach Skiathos by bus and ferry. You can take the suburban bus KTEL from the Athens central bus station under the name "KTEL Liosion", which can easily be reached as I mention in aprevious answer of mine, and head to Volos or Agios Constantinos. Both cities have ports from where ferries to Skiathos depart daily and with more than 3 itineraries per day and no availability problems in general.
I hope this has worked for you!

-Stavros

Journey Time Rhodes - Kos - Santorini by Ferry

The Question:

how long does it take on the ferry from rhodes to kos and santorini.cheers

The Answer:

Thank you for the question!
If you take the GA ferry "Dimitroula", then the journey from Rhodes to Kos will take you approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes. If you take the Blue Star ferry "Blue Star 2", then the journey will last 2 hours and 45 minutes. From Kosthere is no ferry connection to Santorini, but you can take a ferry from Rhodes and the journey will last approximately 1,5 hours.
Keep in mind that ferry itineraries are subject to change. I suggest you double check ferry itineraries with a website that can give you relevant and reliable information (e.g. http://www.fantasticgreece.com/) or even with the port authorities of the area.
I hope this has helped you!

-Stavros

How to reach Milina from Piraeus Port

The Question:

We need to get to Milina from Pireaus, whats the best way?
Thanks


The Answer:

First of all I would like to know if you are referring to Milina, a small village near the city of Volos or to the port of the island Lemnos, which is called "Myrina".
In the first case, Milina can be reached obly by bus or by car. From the port of Piraeus you need to reach the "Liosion Bus Station" and from there take a bus to Volos and then to Milina village.
If the case is the island of Lemnos, then you need to take the ferry of the ferry company NEL lines from Piraeus port. The ferry doesn’t have daily scheduled itineraries and the majority of them begin from July. For example on the 18th of July the ferry departs fro Piraeus port at 17.00 and arrives in Lemnos at 13.30 the next day. Otherwise you can fly to Mytilene and take the ferry from there.

Hope this has been useful to you!

-Stavros