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Scottsdale Sea & Ski Club
Star Clippers GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE
on an authentic Clipper Ship
from Athens | Star Clippers | 7-nights
2024 August 10 - 17
Adventure Meter:
Adventurous; moderate level of fitness is required; extended walking and stairs involved; active itinerary
Best Time to Go:
Spring or Fall to avoid the crowds and for optimal weather
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Weather: Greece in August will be 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with a gentle ocean breeze. Warm breezy days, balmy nights. Always an ocean breeze.
Currency: Primarily Euros
Electric: Ship: 110V Standard US
Hotels: 220 V in the majority of both countries. Plug Adapter required. A Converter may be required, depending on what you are plugging in (some items have a built in converter). Carefully review your device.
VISA - There is no VISA required.
Immunization/Shots: According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are no obligatory vaccines you need before traveling to this location (unless visiting on your own to remote areas). Check your records to see if it's time to update your routine shots. The DPT vaccines, which protect against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, should be updated every 10 years.
Flight:
Fly into Athens Greece (ATH)
Return Home from Athens Greece (ATH)
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How to get to Santorini JTR upon arrival, and back to Athens ATH for the Cruise on Saturday:
FERRY
You can take the Ferry both/either way, https://www.ferryscanner.com/en/ferry has all ferrys in one place.
Santorini (Thera) – Piraeus Port
The fast ferry is 4 hr 45 min – about $100pp
Pre-Book online
or FLY.
FLY
Aegean Air and/or Sky Express flies several times thru the day. Use something like Kayak.com to search – then book direct.
Aegean Air – select ComfortFLEX that includes your checked bag. It’s about $130 each way with seat, checked bag, and carry tote.
Upon arrival into Santorini airport, Taxi’s area available from the JTR airport to anywhere you are going.
Fly BACK from JTR Santorini on Saturday Aug 10th.
They have 2 flights that leave there 11:35am and also 12:30pm – it’s an hour flight.
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All SSSC Club rules and polices apply
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All A Wild Adventure Terms & Conditions apply
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Policy subject to change per cruise line or tour operator’s conditions.
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