We are a small independent company with offices in the UK, Greece and Holland. This ensures professional standards and provides a personalised approach for our customers for all our services and activities. We do not provide flights to and from Greece. On our site you will find ALL the information that you require to travel to Poros. We believe that in the era of low cost airlines, you get better value for money arranging these independently.
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The average journey time to Greece from most UK airports is approx 4 hours, it will take
you approximately another 3 hours to get to the island of Poros from Athens
International Airport. This is done in two simple stages.
1. Bus to Piraeus [Port of Athens] cost 3 Euros runs every 20 minutes
2. Ferry, cost 11 Euros or Fast - Cat hydrofoil cost 18 Euros, every 2 hours.
Further information is provided below.
TRAVEL INFORMATION PAGES for 2008
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Poros is situated in the Saronic gulf
and is part of the Argo - Saronic
Islands. It is only a short trip of 35
miles south west of Piraeus [Port of
Athens]
Poros is well served by a range of
Ferries and Fast - cats all year round.
Mentioned elsewhere on our website, we - are No longer able arrange flights [due to
new regulations imposed by the EC on small independent holiday operators from 1st
January 2007] or normal transfers to and from Athens airport to the island of Poros.
Of course we will assist you with the planning and provide you with all the information
and assistance that you require. Airline and ferry links are included at the bottom of the
page. Please visit this page for further travel information.
1. We do not offer traditional [package] type holidays. By choosing one of our holidays
you WILL experience part of the culture of Greece. We believe that by encouraging
independent travel arrangements [which as mentioned are also cheaper] you will have
additional opportunities en - route to Poros to experience the varied and
relaxed aspects of everyday Greek life, whether this is having an early morning coffee
in the Port of Piraeus, or viewing the stunning volcanic scenery as your Ferry docks in
Methana on its journey to Poros.
2. To keep the total price of your holidays as affordable as possible, as members of the
public are able to purchase online and at very low cost, tickets for air travel and most
ferry journeys for their travel arrangements to Poros.
3. We operate a flexible arrival and departure policy with all our holidays, allowing you to
match these with the cheapest flights that you can find - arriving and departing on
any day[s] of your choice. The end result being a combination of the best options.
During your enquiry with us, we will advise you on the most suitable flight times, to match
Ferry times to Poros allowing you to make the most of your journey.
As a rough guide it is advisable to arrange flights that arrive in Athens no later that 14.00
and Depart Athens no earlier than 13.00 [times are approx] These times will ensure that
you have enough time to get to and from Piraeus for the ferry. Times are more flexible in
mid summer.
If there are 4 or more in your group or your flight times do not suit the ferry times we can
arrange a transfer from Athens airport direct to Poros, please enquire at time of booking
for current price. This journey will take around 2hrs 30min.
The transport system in and around, Athens airport [ATH] and Piraeus is modern and
efficient and the Greek ferry transportation services are second to none.
The journey to and from Poros is very simple and should be viewed as an added
attraction and not as a barrier to a fantastic holiday on the island of Poros.
Once a booking has been placed with us we will provide you with comprehensive and easy
to follow guidance for this part of your holiday.
The following websites will give you additional information regarding airlines, ferries and
other travel resources for your holiday.
www.skyscanner.net [flights] recommended
www.klm.com
www.ba.com
www.easyjet.com
www.hellenicseaways.gr [ferries and hydrofoil fast - cats]
www.tigercarrental.com [Low cost car hire - locations - throughout Europe and Worldwide


