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There are two main ways to get to Mytilene.

A) Go to Athens and then to Mytilene

From Athens to Mytilene by Air

Fly directly to the "Odysseas Elitis" Airport Mytilene airport (MJT), usually by flying through Athens (but there are also seasonal flights from other European cities). There are not many airline choices here you can book with:  http://en.aegeanair.com/

By Boat

Take a ferry from Athens.  This is a fun option if you have time to spend in Athens ahead of the wedding.  There are two main boat options:  the fast boat (which leaves Athens daily at 12:30 and gets to Lesvos around 8 hours later), and the slow overnight boat (which leaves Athens daily in the evening and arrives in Mytilene early the next morning, around 12 hours later).  There may be some limitations to how far in advance you can book ferry travel. You will propably be able to book a ferrie from April.


There are two Ferry Lines:

  1. Hellenic See Ways (I recommend this line, has newer ships, more comfort):http://www.hellenicseaways.gr/index.asp?a_id=209
    Booking: http://www.hellenicseaways.gr/npgres/english/
    TimeTables: http://www.hellenicseaways.gr/index.asp?a_id=971
  2. Nel Lineshttp://www.nel.gr/index.asp?a_id=95
    Booking: you can reserve on the websiteTimeTable: http://www.nel.gr/index.asp?a_id=111

B) Go directly to Mytilene 

Charter and Direct flights with no stop to Athens

Air Berlin has some flights from Dussledof (Berlin) to Mytilene. I have seen one that is has outbound on the 11 Jul and Inbound 17 Jul. http://www.airberlin.com

From UK you can find charter flights here: http://www.charterflights.co.uk.  One relevant charter flight is this one: http://j.mp/zXSQvZ but it is for 14 days stay.  Charters are always a hit or miss situation.  For more charter flights information see http://www.lesvos.co.uk/charters.htm.

Other airlines that may have direct flights are: Luftansa, and Air France.

Travel Agents:

If you find the situation with booking ferries, confusing or if you want to arrange a mutileg trip like: Athens > Mytilene > Other Destination etc., then calling a travel agent is not a bad idea.  Our trusted travel agent is Travel Craft and we have had the best experience with these guys and we highly recomend them:  http://www.travelcraft.gr/CMS/PageTemplates/index.aspx

Staying There

We have made some arrangements with hotels in the area to accommodate everyone.  You may also want to rent a car as Lesvos is beautiful and there are some great places to explore.  There are two places that we recomend for staying:

Loriet http://www.loriet-hotel.com/

This hotel is very close to Mytiliene 4km / 5min from  the town and is 12km / 15min to Pamfilla (the Village where the groom and the bride will be staying).  The hotel is next to the beach and there are many beaches around it for you to enjoy.  This is also the hotel where the reception / venue after the wedding ceremony will be, so it is extra convenient!  The hotel is consistent of an old mansion and a new development in the garden, which is very beautiful.


Please call and mention that you are coming for the "Grammatas" Wedding to get the following special prices:

  • New development double room: 75 Euros / per night (there is an availability of around 25 rooms)
  • New development 4 person room: 100 Euros / per night (there is an availability of around 10 rooms)
  • Double rooms in the mansion: 150 Euros per night (it is worth it!)

Lesvos Villas http://www.art-lesvosvillas.gr/en/index.php


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This is a complex of traditional self contained houses for 4 people; they said that if you are a group that wants to squeeze in they can host up to 6 people at each house. This is ideal for families.  The hotel is near to a beautiful port with tavernas and fishing boats as well as very close 2 to 2 min away from  3 nice beaches.  This hotel is very close to Mytiliene 14km / 15min from  the town and is 3km / 5min to Pamfilla (the Village where the groom and the bride will be staying)


The hotel provides 8 villas where in each of them can be hosted 4 to 6 people and they have to Villa types 95 sqm and 125 sqm and the offer we have is the following:


Please self organize in groups of 4 to 6 people and call the hotel and mention that you are coming for the "Grammatas" Wedding to take these prices:


  • 95 sqm villas:  If our group books more than one (which i believe is the case) it is 110 Euros per night per villa; otherwise it is 120 Euros.
  • 120 sqm villas:  If our group books more than one (which i believe is the case) it is 125 Euros per night per villa otherwise it is 135 Euros.

    Mrs Virginia Rooms

    This is located near to Pamfila, When you call please say that you are coming for the Grammatas wedding and Despoina Grammata recommended this place
    Cost: €30 per night
    Contact: Mrs Virginia
    Telephone: +30 - 22510 - 71549

    Other small rooms:

      These rooms are located near to Pamfila,
    • Giorgos Mandamadiotis: +30 - 22510 - 71224
    • Mrs Thalia: +30 - 6937 - 442681
    • Mrs Maria: +30 - 22510 - 71373



Other Accomodation
There is much more accommodation that you can find near the Mytilene city area, however as our guest we recomended for you the best!  Feel free to use services as Booking.com, Hotels.com etc.  Here is an example of hotels that you can find: http://j.mp/xCAw4T  (This accommodation is available as of now and it will change as the hotels will be accepting other bookings.)  If you do not find accommodation there then search for hotels at Bookings.com.

Car Rental

Now that you arived to the Aiolian island you need a car!  The island is big and you will need to make many distances so it is highly recommended that you rent a car.  Here are some options:


For our non-EU friends: Hertz requires that you have either an EU issued driver license or an International Driving Permit. The good news is that it's easy for Americans to get an IDP through AAA (you don't have to be a member) and the application can be submitted via the US mail. Here's the link in case any of your other guests need it:  http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html

Please call the agency from which you will book the car, to confirm that there is no issue with your driving license.


Taxis

In case you prefer to use a taxi please use these numbers:


Taxi - phone 1: +30-22510-22919 
Taxi - phone 2: +30-22510-23500
Vangelis: +30-697-8880-299




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