Interrail Attica Pass

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Interrail Attica Pass
Discover the Greek islands with just one Pass!
Greece is one of the most popular destinations in the world which
attracts millions of visitors every year. The country offers a wide
variety of tourist attractions and can be characterised by its
mountainous landscapes, sandy beaches, tasty food, rich history
and its popular islands.
The Attica Pass enables Interrailers to discover the Greek islands and
hop from one island to the next. The Pass enables travellers to use
Attica Group’s ferry services between Italy and Greece as well as
services around a number of Greek islands, such as Crete, Santorini
and Mykonos. Please see below what conditions apply.
What is Included?
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6 ferry ‘trips’ within a 1-month period
- 2 international trips between Italy and Greece
- 4 domestic trips to Greek islands
TRAINOSE rail/bus transfer from the international port of
Patras to the domestic port of Piraeus is included (vice versa)
No fuel surcharge and port fees
Accomodation in 1st/ 2nd class
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Which Islands Can Be Reached?
Detailed timetable information about the ferry services to Greek
islands and travel times can be found online on the Blue Star Ferries
website: http://www.bluestarferries.com. The following Greek islands
can be reached with the Attica Pass:
Included Islands:*
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Anafi
Amorgos
Astypalaia
Chios
Crete
Donoussa
Ios
Iraklia
Kalymnos
Kastellorizo
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Kos
Koufonissi
Leros
Lesvos
(Mytilene)
Lipsi
Mykonos
Naxos
Nisyros
Patmos
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Paros
Rhodes
Santorini
Schinoussa
Symi
Syros
Tilos
Tinos
* Please note that not all crossings are daily.
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Available Routes
International Routes
The Attica Pass is valid for a return international crossing between
Italy and Greece operated by Superfast Ferries (Attica Group) in
cooperation with Anek Lines on the following routes:
Departure
Greece to Italy
Patras
Igoumenitsa
Corfu
Italy to Greece
Venice
Ancona
Bari
Arrival
Remarks
Ancona
Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines
Bari
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Venice
Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines
Ancona
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Bari
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Venice
Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines
Ancona
Bari
Crossings are not daily and are
operated during the summer
period only (see timetable on
www.superfast.com)
Patras
Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines
Igoumenitsa
Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines
Patras
Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines
Igoumenitsa
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Corfu
Crossings are not daily and are
operated during the summer
period only (see timetable on
www.superfast.com)
Patras
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Igoumenitsa
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Corfu
Crossings are not daily and are
operated during the summer
period only (see timetable on
www.superfast.com)
Greek Domestic Routes
The Attica Pass offers 4 domestic trips to Greek islands operated by
Blue Star Ferries. The following routes are available:
DODECANESE
• Up to 2 daily departures from Piraeus to Kos- Rhodes
• 2-5 weekly departures from Piraeus to Kalymnos- Astypalaia
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• Up to 4 weekly departures from Piraeus to Patmos- Leros
• 1-2 weekly departures from Piraeus to Lipsi-Nissyros- Tilos- Symi- Kastellorizo
CYCLADES
• Up to 2 daily departures from Piraeus to Paros- Naxos- Santorini
• Up to 7 weekly departures from Piraeus to Amorgos
• Up to 3 weekly departures from Piraeus to Iraklia- Schinoussa- Koufonissi- Donoussa- Ios
• Up to 2 daily departures from Piraeus to Syros- Tinos- Mykonos
• 2 weekly departures from Piraeus to Anafi (from 26/06/2015 to 07/09/2015)
• 1 daily departure from Rafina to Mykonos- Paros- Naxos- Ios (from 27/06/2015 to 06/09/2015)
NORTH-EAST AEGEAN
• Up to 5 weekly departures from Piraeus to Chios- Mytilene
CRETE (CHANIA & HERAKLION)
• 1 daily departure from Piraeus to Heraklion- Chania (during the summer season additional departures will take place. The routes are jointly operated with Anek Lines).
Trains and Buses between Piraeus and Patras
Customers who make a crossing from Ancona, Bari or Venice (Italy) to
Patras (or vice versa) can travel for free from Patras to Piraeus using
the bus and train services from the Greek railways TRAINOSE (upon
presentation of their Attica Pass). TRAINOSE rail/bus transfer runs
from the international port of Patras to the domestic port of Piraeus
(1. bus from Patras to Kiato, 2. train from Kiato to Piraeus). This trip
can be made before or after an international ferry crossing and does
not require a separate ‘trip’ in the Calendar box on the ticket.
If you travel from Italy to Corfu or Igoumenitsa, you can use public
transportation (KTEL) from Corfu or Igoumenitsa to Athens. This
transportation is not included in the Attica Pass.
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How to Make a Reservation?
Reservation on International Routes
Attica Pass holders can book their international trip online (through
www.superfast.com) or through Attica Group Call Center in Athens
(Tel.: +30 210 8919130, +30 210 8919700 and Help Desk Dept.:
[email protected], or [email protected]).
Reservation on Greek Domestic Routes
Domestic trips can be booked through the Attica Group Call Center
in Athens (tel. +30 210 8919700 for Crete routes (Heraklion & Chania)
and +30 210 8919130 for all other island destinations).
When making a reservation, a booking reference number will be
provided and with this number customers will be able to collect
their boarding pass at the embarkation port (Ancona, Bari, Venice,
Piraeus, Rafina and all Greek domestic islands).
Travel with an Attica Pass in 4 Steps:
1. Find out which islands you would like to visit
2. Check ferry timetables and decide when you would like to travel
3. Decide if you would like to travel first or second class
4. Buy the Pass and make reservations (as soon as possible, in particular for the summer) for the relevant international and domestic ferry crossings
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Accommodation
On the international routes there is 1st or 2nd class available. The
Greek domestic crossings offer 2nd Class (Economy) type only.
International Routes (Adriatic Sea):
• 1st class customers are entitled to a bed in a shared 4 bed inside
cabin with facilities
• 2nd class customers are entitled to Aircraft type seats
Greek Domestic Routes
• 1st and 2nd class customers are entitled to Economy Class
Fare Types:
• 1st or 2nd class on the international crossings
• Greek domestic crossings offer Economy Class type only
• Available for the following passenger tariffs:
- Adult
- Child (aged 4-11, 50% discount)
- Youth
• Children under 4 travel for free when they don’t occupy a bed/berth/air‐seat
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Practical Information
Use of the Attica Pass
Before customers embark the ferry, it is extremly important that
they write the travel date in the travel calender on their Attica Pass.
Not doing so is the same as travelling without a ticket, which means
travellers will have to pay for a full-fare ticket.
How to fill in the Travel Calender on the Ticket?
The travel calender will have a day and a month box for the six trips
the customers are entitled to. Customers should write the day and
month in in the proper boxes under ‘1’ for the first ferry trip, ‘2’ for
the second ferry trip, and so on. This should not be done with a
pencil but with blue or black ink.
Travel Calender
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Example of first trip
Do’s and dont’s for the Travel Calender:
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Only use a pen with black or blue ink (not erasable)
Do not use a pencil
Never correct a date
Enter two digits per day/ month (see example above)
In case of an overnight ferry, please fill in the day of departure or the day of arrival
Additional Trips
Pass holders are entitled to a 30% discount on all Greek domestic
routes, for any additional trips (more than the 6 free trips). Taking
advantage of this discount does not require the use of a “trip” in the
Travel Calender.
Mistake in the Travel Calender
Attica Pass holders have to fill out the travel calender very carefully
as mistakes cannot be corrected, since an altered travel date can be
interpreted as attempted fraud. In case travellers make a mistake,
they have to enter the correct date in the next box, which means
that they “loose” one ferry trip.
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Route Suggestions for Greece
With the Attica Pass Interrailers can decide where and how they
want to spend their holidays in Greece according to their individual
preferences. Each island differs from the next with its own beauty,
history, traditions and charm. There are islands for all preferences,
from busy party islands to remote locations.
Syros, Paros & Naxos
This Attica route takes travellers on a journey
to three popular islands of Greece: Syros,
Paros and Naxos. While Syros offers an
outstanding culture, neoclassical buildings
and sandy beaches, Naxos enchants visitors
with its impressively high mountains, fertile
valleys, and traditional villages. On Paros
Interrailers can enjoy beautiful sunsets and
discover the island’s history and tasty food.
Itinerary: Piraeus- Syros- Paros- Naxos- Piraeus
Santorini, Kos & Rhodes
Travellers searching for a romantic experience
and memorable adventure, will surely never
forget a trip to Santorini, Kos and Rhodes.
These destinations not only offer beautiful
beaches, spectacular scenery and ancient
cities but also some of the world’s best wine.
Itinerary: Piraeus- Santorini- Kos- Rhodes- Piraeus
Patmos, Lipsi & Leros
Interrailers who are interested in peaceful,
alternative destinations in Greece are
recommended to travel with the Attica Pass to
Patmos, Lipsi and Leros. These small
Dodecanese islands offer an untouched
nature, crystal beaches and a relaxing
atmosphere.
Itinerary: Piraeus- Patmos- Lipsi- Leros- Piraeus
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