TIPS FOR TRAVELLING GREEK ISLANDS
CROSSINGS BETWEEN GREECE AND TURKEY
There are 6 crossing points between the Greek Islands and Turkey
• Samos - Kusadasi *
• Kos - Bodrum
• Rhodes - Marmaris *
• Rhodes - Fethiye*
• Chios - Cesme
• Lesbos - Ayvalik
* the 3 most popular routes are either via Samos or Rhodes.
VISAS FOR TURKEY
AUS – $20 USD
CAN - $45 USD
NZ - Free
USA - $20 USD
UK-10 pounds
Prices are subject to change, Cash only
VISAS FOR GREECE
Australians, New Zealanders, British, Americans and Canadians do not require a visa to enter Greece. South Africans require a visa
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Approximate Hours & Prices Between Greek Islands
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Hours
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Prices in Euro
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From
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Samos
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To
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Kusadasi
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2
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Myconos
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5
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Paros
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8
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15.80
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Piraeus
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13
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24.70
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From
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Paros
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To
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Ios
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4
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10
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Santorini
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4
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12
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Piraeus
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5
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Naxos
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1
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From
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Ios
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To
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Santorini
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1
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6
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From
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Santorini
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To
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Ios
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1
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Myconos
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5
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From
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Piraeus
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To
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Samos
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13
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Kos
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13
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Chios
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8
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Myconos
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6
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Santorini
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9
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Crete
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10
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Rhodes
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15-18
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From
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Corfu
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To
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Italy
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9
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Patras
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10
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* Ferry times and rates may vary
Travel Tips
- There is also new fast ferries, which take half the time of the regular ferries, but cost twice the money.
- P.S. Be careful of any national holidays as ferries may be on a limited schedule then.
- Make sure you have good maps if you set to explore on bikes, mopeds or foot.
- Make reservations at hostels / pensions as they will be full in the summer and they will pick you up at the port.
- At the ports you will be greeted by people offering accommodation. Make sure you look carefully at what they are offering you and where it is located; otherwise you might end up middle of nowhere!
General Information
- Schedules from each island will vary depending on how busy they are, so expect waits on less touristy islands.
- The Cycladic Island group is the most visited and once you reach a Cycladic island, travel between the other islands is easy.
- All islands have good connections to Athens.
- Paros has great connections everywhere.
- Rhodes has good connections to Crete (in summer a ferry goes to Santorini) and Athens.
•See Recomended Hotel / Hostel Accommodations in Greece
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask us. Our team would be more than happy to help your travel plans!
