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Ferrys to greece
I wondered if any one can help. I am planing a trip to greece and turkey next year I am riding down through eastern europe but want to come back from greece to italy. the question is, do they tie down the bikes or shall i bring my own ratchet strap and which is the best ferry company to use. I am planing to come back from igoumenitsa. thanks a lot. john
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Originally Posted by duncan disorderly
I wondered if any one can help. I am planing a trip to greece and turkey next year I am riding down through eastern europe but want to come back from greece to italy. the question is, do they tie down the bikes or shall i bring my own ratchet strap and which is the best ferry company to use. I am planing to come back from igoumenitsa. thanks a lot. john
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Hi John,
I just crossed from Bari to Patras with Blue Star and they will just give you a bit of rope to tie down your moto, I used me own straps to do the job.
regards
joe
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Hi,
check this site out:
Greek Ferries, tickets on ferry routes Italy-Greece-Italy and Greek ISlands
I have traveled from venice to igumenitsa without any problem.
They did not tied my bike up. they have ropes so you dont need to carry.
have fun
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Hi mate,
I've done the Igoumenitsa route loads of times, and even though it is worrying to leave your bike unsecured I have never had problem. Most of the time they tie it down after you have left it. They do know what they are doing and I wouldnt ever bopther taking my own ratchet straps.
Also make sure you look through the mountainous region in the north of Greece. The road runs direct to Igoumenitsa through the mountains and the scenery is awesome.
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Igou.-Bari ....Igou.-Ancona .... all ferries are almost the same (quality&cost wise) .... no strap needed (ship personall will handle that)...
For time table ...viamare.com ... very accurate.
Cheers,
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