The accessibility to the island is rather easy and straightforward with plenty of travel options on a daily basis, either by air or by sea. To get to Paros, you will need to fly to Athens first. There are several flights per day from the Athens Airport to Paros - the flight duration is approximately 30 minutes. You can also travel to Paros by ferry - ferries depart regularly from the Port of Piraeus or Rafina in Athens. If you are coming to Paros from another Greek island, please see ferry details below. FLY From Athens, there are multiple direct flights daily from Athens International Airport to Paros Airport. Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Sky Express offer direct flights from Athens to Paros. There are no direct flights to Paros from any other cities in Europe other than Athens since Paros is not an international airport. Note: flights will sell out much earlier than ferries – if you find a flight that works for you, book it as soon as possible! Athens Airport Code: ATH Paros Airport Code: PAS FERRY Ferries from Athens will make a few stops and take anywhere from 3 to 7 hours, depending on the type of boat (some are high speed ferries, some are not). Paros is connected by direct ferry to Naxos, about a 30-minute trip. Ferries connecting Paros to the islands of Mykonos, Ios, Milos, Folegandros, Santorini, and Crete usually make a few stops and can take 40 minutes to 6.5 hours. Ferryhopper.com is the best way to search for and purchase ferry tickets to Paros. The main ferry boat companies are: Hellenic Seaways, BlueStar Ferries, Direct Ferries, and Seajets. Note: As most boat companies have not yet released their summer itineraries, feel free to book those a month in advance or so.
For the Welcome Event and the wedding, we will have transportation going to and from select hotels/pick up spots. There are also taxis available on the island. CAR RENTALS If you are planning to spend a few days on the island and explore Paros, we highly recommend that you rent a car. The roads are in good condition and easy to navigate. Please note that 90% of the cars available on Paros are manual so if you need an automatic car, please be sure to reserve your car in advance. Below are some car rental companies: Paros European Rent Tel: +30 +30 2284 021771 Email: parosrentcar@gmail.com Paros Car Rental Tel: +30 22840 25027 Email: info@paroscarrental.com Karent Tel: +30 22840 22303 and +30 6944 532 952 Email: info@karent.gr John is the manager and can arrange for cars to be at the airport or at the port upon your arrival. His WhatsApp number is +30 6944 532 952 MELTEMI CAR RENTAL Tel: +30 22840 24050 Email: meltemirentalsgr@gmail.com Paros2Go Tel: +30 6946 102 168 Email: rentals@paros2go.com Athina Car Rental Tel: +30 22840 2373, +30 6973 770 574 Email: info@athina-rentacar.gr Hertz Enterprise
BY TAXI If you don’t rent a car, pre-arranged transfer can be provided by your hotel or through Welcome Pickups or Luxury Paros Transfer as an easy way to get from the Paros airport or ferry port to your hotel. Kindly note that Uber is available in Athens but not Paros. Welcome Pickups have an app that you may find useful for your transfers on the island. Welcome pick ups - this has also a phone app so that might be useful to download. Luxury Paros Transfer Tel.: +30 6978 167 899, Email: info@luxuryparostransfer.gr KAROUSOS Taxi & Mini Van transfers Tel: +30 +30 6944 138 995 , Email: parostaxikarousos@hotmail.com Here are some taxi phone numbers: +30 6944 540 556 +30 6944 668 331 +30 6999 450 800 +30 6970 276 866 +30 6986 002 564 +30 6942 021 711 +30 6945 231 405 +30 6986 756 666 +30 6999 450 800 Book a taxi online Also by area (landlines): Parikia: +30 22840 21500 Naoussa: +30 22840 53490 Marpissa: +30 22840 41209 / 41386 Prodromos: +30 22840 41427 / 41576
Our wedding date towards the middle of tourism season, so we are hoping the crowds will not have descended en masse to the island yet. Some of the more popular restaurants might fill up though so you can request reservations through your hotel or just make one for later when passing by a restaurant in town!
If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach to John and Steph. Alternatively please feel free to contact our wedding planners, The Ivory Project at events@theivoryproject.com 1. Are there any COVID restrictions in place? None at this stage. However as these are frequently updated, we will update the website accordingly over the next few months. 2. Will I need transportation the day of the wedding? No, we will be setting a few central pick up locations in Parikia where shuttles will bring guests to the ceremony, from the ceremony to the reception, and from the reception back to the central pick up locations. You are not limited to staying at only the options listed on that page however, we recommend staying in Parikia so you are still close to the pick up locations. 3. Do I have to attend the pre-wedding events (welcome drinks, welcome dinner) ? We would love for you to join us for a couple extra days of celebrating but no, both of these events are completely optional. 4. Is the ceremony inside or outside? Is the reception inside or outside? Both the ceremony and reception will be outdoors to enjoy Paros beauty! 5. What is the weather like in July in Paros? You can expect lot's of sunshine and high temperatures. Plan to bring plenty of sunscreen, bathing suits, a wide-brimmed hat, and summer clothing. While unlikely that you will need it, light outerwear is advisable as it may get a bit chilly in the evening, when the sun comes down.
6. What else should I know before traveling to Greece? You need a European plug adapter to use with your wall charger so that you can plug it into a wall outlet in Greece or anywhere in Europe. 7. Dress code? Our dress code is island chic. LADIES! Be prepared to walk on cobblestone streets - we recommend you wear either block heels or wedges to make it easier when walking. We want you to be prepared and geared up for partying! 8. What to do if we have any questions: Regarding accommodation please contact Anastasia Anything else regarding the wedding please drop a line to our wedding planners, at events@theivoryproject.com 9. Do the restaurants, shops and taxis take credit card? Most restaurant and shops take credit card on on the island but it makes sense to have some Euros on hand for taxis who may only take cash.
We know Greece is not the easiest place to get to in the world from the U.S, and we appreciate all who are planning to make the trip. We hope the Gyros, sunsets and Ouzo make it all worth it! There are many great islands in the Cyclades region of the Greek Islands that we hope you can enjoy either on the front or back end of your trip to our wedding! Please also make sure your passport is up-to-date!