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?• 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:*

• Anafi• Amorgos • Astypalaia• Chios• Crete • Donoussa• Ios• Iraklia• Kalymnos• Kastellorizo

• Kos• Koufonissi• Leros• Lesvos (Mytilene)• Lipsi• Mykonos• Naxos• Nisyros• Patmos

• Paros• Rhodes• Santorini• Schinoussa• Symi• Syros• Tilos• Tinos

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* 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:

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

Departure Arrival Remarks

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Patras

Ancona Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines

Bari -

Venice Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines

Igoumenitsa

Ancona -

Bari -

Venice Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines

Corfu

Ancona Crossings are not daily and are operated during the summer period only (see timetable on www.superfast.com)

Bari

VenicePatras Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines

Igoumenitsa Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines

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Patras Superfast Ferries/ Anek Lines

Igoumenitsa -Corfu Crossings are not daily and are

operated during the summer period only (see timetable on www.superfast.com)

Bari

Patras -Igoumenitsa -Corfu Crossings are not daily and are

operated during the summer period only (see timetable on www.superfast.com)

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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 RoutesAttica 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.: helpdesk@attica-group.com, or helpdesk@anek-superfast.com).

Reservation on Greek Domestic RoutesDomestic 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).

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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

AccommodationOn 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:

• Children under 4 travel for free when they don’t occupy a bed/berth/air‐seat

- Adult

- Child (aged 4-11, 50% discount)

- Youth

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Practical InformationUse of the Attica PassBefore 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.

Additional TripsPass 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 CalenderAttica 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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Travel Calender

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Example of first trip

Do’s and dont’s for the Travel Calender:• 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

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Route Suggestions for GreeceWith 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