Travel

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Which airport should I fly into?

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The best way to to get to Spetses is to fly into Athens International Airport and make your way to the island by ferry or car.

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What flights are available from the east coast?

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Most flights from the east coast leave in the evening and land in Athens in the morning or mid-day the next day. Direct flights are available from Philadelphia and Newark airports. Philadelphia: Direct flights available on American Airlines Newark: Direct flights available on United Airlines and Emirates Airlines Boston: Flights available on Air Canada, Swiss, Lufthansa and Air France with single stopovers in Montreal, Zurich, Frankfurt and Paris (you can also travel to Philadelphia or Newark and fly direct to Athens). Washington, DC: Flights available on Air Canada, United, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines with single stopovers in Montreal, Zurich, Munchen and Istanbul (you can also travel to Philadelphia or Newark and fly direct to Athens).

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What flights are available from the west coast?

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Flight times from the west coast vary. There are no direct flights but you can generally count on arriving in Athens the next day, around the same time you departed (e.g. depart SFO on a Wednesday morning; arrive Thursday morning in Athens). San Francisco: Morning flights available on Air Canada with stopovers in Toronto. Afternoon and evening flights available on United, Swiss, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines with single stopovers in Zurich, Frankfurt, Munchen and Istanbul Los Angeles: Morning flights available on Air Canada with stopovers in Toronto. Afternoon and evening flights on United, Swiss, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines with single stopovers in Zurich, Munchen and Istanbul

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What if I'm flying from somewhere else?

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Please let us know if you’re traveling from somewhere else and would like assistance booking!

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How do I take the ferry to Spetses?

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There are daily ferries to Spetses from Piraeus Port, the main port of Athens. The ferry to Spetses takes about 2 hours and stops in other ports in the Saronic Gulf, such as Hydra, Ermioni, Poros and Porto Heli. The average price per person is approximately 40 euros ($50). Please note that it takes about an hour to get from Athens International Airport to the Piraeus Port (approximately 50 euros via taxi). Hellenic Seaways has posted ferries for September on their website. There are approximately 5 ferries to Spetses each day, beginning at 8 am with the last ferry departing from Piraeus at 6:30 pm. On Sunday after the wedding (Sep 23), there are 6 ferries returning to Piraeus Port. The earliest departs at 6:10 am and the last ferry departs Spetses at 7:50 pm.

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How do I take a car service to Spetses?

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Because Spetses is just off the coast of mainland Greece, you can also travel by car. If you’re not keen on boats or are traveling in a group, it may be easier and more economical to travel to Spetses by car. You can arrange a car from the Athens International Airport and make the 2.5 hour trip to Kosta, a town in the Peloponnese just across the bay from Spetses. Once you arrive in Kosta, short water taxis are available to Spetses. Boats leave every 15 minutes and take only 10 minutes to cross the bay. The price of the car service to Kosta is around 200 euros. We will update this section with more information and pricing as the date gets closer.

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How do I get around in Spetses?

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One of the things we love about Spetses is that there are no cars allowed on the island – with the exception of a few taxis. Depending on where you are staying, we’d recommend (and can help arrange) taxis upon arrival in Spetses to transport you to your accommodations. After that, we recommend walking, biking and/or motoring around the island at your leisure. There are numerous rental spots around the island where you can rent bicycles, motor bikes and four wheelers at affordable daily rates.

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Where should I stay in Spetses?

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Spetses boasts a wide variety of beautiful hotels and houses you can book during your stay. In terms of houses, we recommend checking out houses on Airbnb and Pretty Greek Villas. Make sure you're renting a house on the island of Spetses (not a neighboring island) and try to book a place that's close to town for the sake of convenience. We visited a number of wonderful hotels while in Spetses. Our favorites include Poseidonion Grand Hotel, Orloff Resort, Zoe's Club, and Nissia Hotel.

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When should I depart Spetses to head home?

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The majority of flights back to the States depart Athens in the late morning or early afternoon. If you’re taking the ferry, we recommend making your way back to Athens for the night and departing the next morning for the States. This spares you an early morning departure and allows plenty of time for connections through Spetses and Piraeus Port (Added bonus: you get to explore Athens!). If you’re taking a car service, this affords you a bit more flexibility in your departure time. Please remember, however, that the trip back to Athens will take at least 3 hours – which can make a morning flight back to the States challenging.