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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 9:34 pm
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csakamoto
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Originally Posted by monahos
Having done the train+boat trip through Italy to Patras (the ferries I am aware of do not go to Athens, but to Patras, where you'll have to take a bus or train to Athens) in my youth, I cannot overly recommend it, unless visiting Italy is the major purpose. Very tiring, all but seamless, and quite the opposite of civilized travel IMHO.

Thanks for the links.

I'm assuming you took this trip:
http://www.seat61.com/Greece.htm

If you don't mind me asking, what made the train+boat trip so bad? I'm young (24) so maybe I can rough it...

I'm hesitant in buying a rail pass though, because they are valid for 10 days, while I will only be needing it for 5...
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