Getting to Ios

Getting to Ios: Depending on where you are coming from, there are two means of transport:

            1. From Athens’ port Pireaus – Fast ferry – about 4 hours

            2. Fly to Santorini and then take a 50 minute ferry to Ios.

We have lots of advice to give on how best to make these work and can help during the planning stages of your trip:

• The most comprehensive and objective website is Matt Barrett’s: www.greektravel.com
• Travel guide with information about the popular destinations in mainland Greece and the Greek islands: Travel Greece and www.JustGreece.org
• Web Site for Greek Ferry Schedules: www.ferries.gr/default.htm
• A good and handy travel agency – with offices in Athens Airport: www.interargo.com
• The Wall Street Journal reccommended this website for Athens Tourism: www.harrys-athens-greece-guide.com

Guests should plan on renting one or more 4×4 Jeeps for daily shopping and to get around the many great sights and experiences that the island has to offer. We can help with reservations.

There are two main agencies on the island – both have nice 4×4 Suzuki Jeeps:

           1.  Jacob’s Rent a Car – in the port near where the ferry arrives – http://www.jacobs-ios.gr/

           2. Ios Car Rentals – http://www.iosgreece.com/company_page.php?Page_ID=464&Rec_ID=478