Eurail proudly marks the 10-year anniversary of the Greek Islands Pass, a unique collaboration between Eurail and Attica Group. Beginning as a One Country Pass dedicated to travel between the Greek islands, this Pass reflects a decade of flexible and unforgettable island-hopping experiences in the idyllic Greek archipelago.
Collaborative Beginnings with Attica Group
The Greek Islands Pass began as a collaborative effort with the Attica Group, a Eurail B.V. member since 2000. Attica Group’s brand names, Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK, Lines, and Africa Morocco Link are established in the European maritime transport industry as synonyms of high-end quality ferry services. Superfast Ferries, facilitates travel on the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Greece, while Blue Star Ferries/Hellenic Sea Ways and Anek Lines operate in the Aegean Sea (Greek Islands). In 2014, Eurail and the Attica Group jointly developed a Pass tailored to travellers hopping from island to island in Greece.
A Decade of Evolution
2014: Attica Group OCP (One Country Pass) launched on January 1st, exclusively valid on Adriatic Sea routes.
2015: The Pass transitioned from offering travel days to number of trips, marked by a Press Conference on board Superfast XI to promote the Pass.
2016: The Attica Group OCP evolved into the Greek Islands Pass, extending its reach to domestic sea routes.
2018: Introduced 6 ferry trips for the Adriatic, and 5 domestic trips with a new validity (5 or 6 trips in 1 month).
2021: Transitioned back to travel days, offering 6-day and 4-day validity. A 6-day Pass included 2 days for international travel between Italy/Greece and 4 days for national travel in Greece.
2023: Launched the Mobile Greek Islands Pass (4 days in May and 6 days in December).
Greek Islands Pass Details
The Greek Islands Pass offers flexibility with 4 or 6 travel days within a month, catering to varied travel preferences:
- 4 Travel Days: Explore domestic Greek routes with ferries operated by the Attica Group, available in 2nd class as a Mobile or Paper Pass.
- 6 Travel Days: Enjoy ferry journeys between Italy and Greece, inter-island travel, and seamless connections via bus and train from Patras to Piraeus. Available in both Mobile and Paper formats.
Celebrating a Decade of Flexibility and Adventures
Reflecting on a decade of island-hopping adventures, Eurail takes pride in providing not just a Pass but a gateway to unparalleled exploration. The Greek Islands Pass exemplifies flexibility, diverse routes, and the integration of sail and rail mobility.
