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What is the best way to go to Santorini Island from Athens?
As we know very well, Santorini is an island and there are only two ways to reach an island: by boat (it takes time and can be quite relaxing and refreshing) and by plane (the fastest one, but more expensive). The cloice is yours: ask your pocket!
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Depending on when you plan to go you might be able to catch one of Aegean Airlines promotional 'saver' fares, which works out to be about the same price as the least-expensive economy ferry ticket. They go fast and are probably no longer available for this season, but check the Aegean Airlines website to be sure.
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http://en.aegeanair.com/ for flight info in English. http://www.ferries.gr/ for ferry info.
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Personally I like the overnight ferry - the Santorini Express (I'm assuming it's still running). That has the advantage of giving you a night's accommodation whilst you travel and getting up in the morning to catch the dawn as the boat wends it way through the islands is more than worthwhile. You can book a cabin or just take a sleeping bag and sleep on deck. The sleeping bag option is my "best way" ;)
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I think that the nicest (and cheapest) way to get to Santorini is by Blue Star Ferry. There is one that leaves Athens (from Piraeus port) at about 7.30am, has a stop at Paros to offload and pick up passengers, then goes on to Naxos (again to collect passengers) and then arrives at Santorini at about 3pm. The ferries are very comfortable, with restuarants, TV , and indoor & outdoor seating. The scenery along the way is exquisite, and its a very relaxing way to travel to Santorini, giving you a glimpse of Paros & Naxos. The return route will be the same. There are taxis at Santorini harbour which will take you to your accommodation, or arrange with hotel for a pick-up. No extra costs usually.
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Thank you very much for the help. Really appreciate it.
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