Railpass.com Announces New Greece ‘N Italy Railpass Available for Summer Olympics
In anticipation of the Olympic Games returning to its ancient roots in Athens next month, Railpass.com announced the availability of the Greece ‘N Italy Railpass. History and culture have always linked Greece and Italy—now this regional rail pass provides an inexpensive and flexible means for visitors seeking an adventurous odyssey by land and sea through both of these chic Mediterranean destinations.
Newton, MA (PRWEB) July 15, 2004 -- In anticipation of the Olympic Games
returning to its ancient roots in Athens, Greece from August 13-29, Railpass.com
announced the availability of the Greece ‘N Italy Railpass. History and culture
have always linked Greece and Italy—now this regional rail pass, exclusively
offered through Railpass.com, provides an inexpensive and flexible means for
visitors seeking an adventurous odyssey by land and sea through both of these
chic Mediterranean destinations.
The Greece ‘N Italy Railpass includes
unlimited travel on the train network of Hellenic State railways and Trenitalia,
plus a return crossing between Ancona/Bari and Igoumenitsa/Patras on board the
Superfast Ferries ships, or between Brindisi and Igoumenitsa/Corfu/Patras on
board the Hellenic Mediterranean Lines and Blue Star Ferries ships, for the
period of validity of the pass. The passes are available for 4 to 10 days of
unlimited first- or second-class travel in 2 months. Discounts fares are
available for groups of two to five passengers traveling together, for youths
under age 26 (second class only), and for children under 12 (children under 4
years are free when sharing seat or bed with paying customer). Fares start at
$214 US.
According to Mike Fuller, CEO at Railpass.com, "Athens hotel
bookings are lower than expected and there are still available tickets for many
high-demand events at the Games. This is a rare opportunity that’s not usually
easy for last minute planners. The Greece ‘N Italy Railpass is a flexible,
inexpensive, and enjoyable way to see more of this region once you arrive in
either Greece or Italy."
Italy and Greece together might be this year’s
dream team for those traveling to the 2004 Olympics. When travelers are ready to
escape the fanfare and bustle in Athens, they can set off for the serene
vineyards of Tuscany.
Railpass.com (formerly Railpass Express) is the
largest single rail pass outlet in the U.S. and over 100,000 rail travelers have
purchased Rail product from Railpass.com. Publishers of the best-selling
guidebooks, Europe by Eurail and Britain by Britrail, Railpass.com’s experienced
agents have been helping fellow travelers for over 20 years. The Railpass.com
call center (1-877-RAILPASS) and exclusive online help tools cut through the
confusion of over 5000 pass combinations and passes can be shipped out the same
day. In addition to unmatched experience and service, Railpass.com offers the
choice of free guide books, discount coupons, accommodations or shipping for all
online orders over $200 US. Railpass.com is a division of Wandrian,
Inc.
For more information or to book the Greece ‘N Italy Railpass,
Eurail, Regional, and Country passes, visit www.railpass.com or contact one
of our rail experts at 1-877-RAILPASS in the US. Tickets for the Olympics may be
purchased at www.tickets.athens2004.com.
Contact:
Liz
McGuire
Railpass.com
15 Hancock Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
Phone:
617-291-6630
www.railpass.com
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