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Traveling Around Greece

Traveling Around Greece

You may be wondering how to arrive at your yoga teacher training in July. Traveling around Greece can be an exciting and daunting experience. With all of the stunning islands to explore and historic ancient ruins it is tough to decide how to get to them all! Fear not, we have some helpful tips and advice on traveling around Greece before or after your yoga teacher training.

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Traveling around Greece can be done via several ferry operators, by flying or even by train.
To arrive at the training on Santorini, it’s fastest to fly into Athens, then take a local flight on Aegean Airlines into Fira. From there you can take a taxi to Pelagos Hotel where the training will be held. You can simply get a taxi from the airport or arrange a ride in advance through the hotel. Either way it’s about 35 Euro.

By Boat

Traveling by Boat or Ferry is definitely the most scenic way to see Greece, especially the Greek Islands. The are many companies that offer daily service during the high season. Whether you are looking for something more public and affordable or something more private and luxurious, there is something for everyone! Here is a list of ferry services.

  • ANEK (210 419 7420; www.anek.gr)
  • Blue Star Ferries (210 891 9800; ­www.bluestarferries.com)
  • GA Ferries (210 419 9100; www.ferries.gr/gaferries)
  • Hellenic Seaways (210 419 9000; ­www.hellenicseaways.gr)
  • LANE Lines (210 427 4011; www.lane.gr)
  • Minoan Lines (210 414 5700; www.minoan.gr)
  • NEL Lines (22510 26299; www.nel.gr)
  • By Air

    At times, flying around Greece is the most efficient and fastest way of traveling. There are several carriers to choose from. Pick the best airline that fits your itinerary and budget.

  • Olympic Airlines (801 114 4444; www.olympicairlines.com)
  • Aegean Airlines (801 112 0000, 210 626 1000; www.aegeanair.com)
  • AirSea Lines (26610 49800; www.airsealines.com)
  • Sky Express (28102 23500; www.skyexpress.gr)
  • By Train

    The train has limited options but can be useful for certain routes. Check out Greek Railways Organisation (Organismos Sidirodromon Ellados; www.ose.gr) for more information.

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