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City Guide - Venice - Water | ||
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Water Ferries operate out of Venice port in the Zona Santa Marta, to the west of the city centre (tel: (041) 533 4860; web site: www.vtp.it). Basic facilities are available. Ferry services: During the summer, Minoan Lines operates daily services to Patras on the Greek mainland, stopping (according to schedule) at the islands of Igoumenitsa and Corfu en route. The journey to Greece takes approximately 36 hours, including two nights on board. Prices in high season start at L125,000 one way for a seat on deck, double that for a cabin. Passengers must arrive two hours before sailing. For tickets, contact Euroferries Venice (tel: (041) 271 2345; web site: www.minoan.gr Transport to the city: The port is within walking distance of Piazzale Roma, the city's main transport hub, and is connected to the city centre by vaporettos no 41, 42, 51, 52, 61 and 62. |