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Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Taxi and Bus Transfer => Topic started by: Baldy Barry on May 18, 2006, 02:12:02 AM
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Hello all !
We've heard a few gripes about the bus transfer from the airport to Arillas.
I know it can be the last drop off point and we arrive in the early hour's if the planes on time . We've heard it can be 2 1/2 to 3 hour's so we wondered if it was worth our while to book a taxi from the airport to Arillas as it only takes about 45 min's. Any idea's ?
Thank's. :twisted:
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Hi Barry,
I recommend you click on "Arillas General Information", scroll down the page & you will see the subject headed either Bus Transfer or Taxi Transfer I can't remember which.
Anyway you'll find 2 pages on this topic which should help you make a decision,
BFN Carol2
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We had the same worries so have decided to book or pick up a taxi for the transfer. Might not worry about the return journey but cant bear a long coach transfer after a long flight. Last year we got delayed and had to refuel at Brindisi which made our journey very long. Would have to let the rep know at the airport what we intend to do though otherwise she could spend hours looking for us. This site has been very helpful with this information. :lol:
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The first year we went to Arillas it went all round the houses to get there we didnt mind so much as the weather was bad and we got to see other resorts that we had thought about booking but were glad we didnt. Second year we went straight there and it took about 45 mins - 1hr every year after that its been hit and miss. If we were ariving during day this year i was thinking of booking taxi but its a night flight so no rush to get round the pool think we'll jump on bus again. :?
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Think it all depends on your tour operator. We went last year with Manos and they went directly to Arillas taking about one and a half hours. This year we are going with First Choice and have been told it will take about 2 and a half hours! Needless to say the taxi is booked! Cheers, Lynda
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Ok thank's for your answer's Lynda,Lynne,Blondegirl &Carol2 !
The people on this site have a wealth of info !
I'll show these to my missus and she can decide what to do !
I just follow like an old Labrador !!
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Hi Barry,
From what I have read on the Forum, our transfer in Oct' 2005 with Thomas Cook might be the longest on record. It took three hours 50 minutes. However our return journey to the airport took less than one hour!
Being a glutton for punishment I have again opted for Coach Transfer for our Holiday in July. Might break 4hours this time??
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That's a horror story John !!
I think my inner Victor Meldrew would be making an appearance !
2year's ago we had an 18 hour delay in Man airport !
I wished I was dead !
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hope you dont have the same problem this year!
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Our transfer with Manos took over 4 hours last year! We were stuck on the bus in the airport for over an hour as someone's bags had gone missing and then dropped in Sidari to await an minibus for the journey onwards to Arillas. It was well worth it when we eventually got there. Think we'll opt for a taxi this year though!
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hope there wont be a shortage of taxis on the 19th June - we dont need a taxi strike then! :lol:
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We have ours booked for June 19th.
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If any of you have a delay of any kind download some of these onto your mp3 player and have a listen.
It's ME !! ALL ME ME ME !!!!http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=54503707 :lol:
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Used a taxi for outward and return journeys, arranged by Noula of San Stefanos travel. Excellent service both ways and worth the 45 euros each way - 40 minute journey rather than the 3 - 4 hours spent on the bus by couple in neighbouring room.
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Planning to use a taxi from the airport this time and to use local companies for organising trips, getting really fed up with how the big tour operators take your money and treat you badly.
Last year we went on a trip on the glass bottomed boat (excellent by the way) but the trip back took us about 3 hours, and we were dumped in Sidari (as this is where the rep was staying) told we would have to transfer to a smaller coach, there were 20 of us going onto Arillas, guess what, same size coach turned up.
Plan it locally and keep the local businesses going I say!!
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Well we were finally there a few week's ago and it was fantastic !
When we'd picked up our cases at the airport we were directed to our bus and told that the only people on it (9 or 10 people ) were all going to Arillas so we thought great,straight there.
But no. 2 people never turned up for the bus so we were sat on it for an hour waiting for them and then the rep said that they must have made their own way there by taxi ,but never bothered to tell her so we waited for nothing !
Then , bugger me on the return journey to the airport at the end of our holiday ,surprise surprise they weren't at their hotel to go back either and once again they hadn't told the rep or anything !
Some people !!!!
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are bus transfer was perefect but we waited at the airport for a good hour then it was an hour journey it all depend who else is on the coach and where there going we were the first it went to arillas the sidari hope it doesnt take a long time luv little miss
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Sorry Barry, shouldnt laugh but it did make me chuckle! Some people can be a bit thoughtless cant they?
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Had a great holiday anyway after the little hiccup!
So much so that we've booked again for next year and we'll have company this time as my mate and his wife saw our photo's and heard us gushing about Arillas so the more the merrier !
We'd heard that the Mirage apartment's were fully booked for next year ,while we were there but as soon as we got back we had a look on the internet and there was plenty of dates.
There were 3 of us in an apartment this year and the rest of the apartment's were all couples.
So we thought next year the 3 of us will have 1 apartment and our 2 friend's can get one too.
But when we tried to book online the Mirage wouldn't take couples ,only 3's.
We went to Thomas Cook and they said the Mirage would only take 3's too and that it was unusual.
Anyway a week or so later it changed but there was an extra 188 quid supplement.
Anyway we're in the Mirage next year and our friend's have got into the Akti which is just around the corner so we're all looking forward to the end of August next year !
Yassoo !!!
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Glad you got it all sorted out Baldy Barry!
It's amazing how many folks, ourselves included, visit Arillas for the first time and before you know it all your family and friends are tagging along too. In our case it's started a chain reaction 'cos they all bring their friends and family too!
Eileenx
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We booked very quickly after getting back in June to go back next June and were really excited about it. I wanted my friend to come and experience it too and she has booked as well now, and was quite happy to pay the single supplement at the Bardis as it is such good value. I would love my parents, and sister and kids to come too as I know they would love it but I think it would be too hot for them when we go, but I know they would love an earlier or later date. Dont you find that when you are away you end up saying mum and dad would like this, or the kids would love that etc. So they might as well join you in enjoying it as well. Like you said it can be a chain reaction.Sue x
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That brings back some wonderful memories for me......chain reaction etc.first time we visited corfu I said that over and over about my Mum and Dad,and How they would love this or that,they had never been abroad before.
I kept on so much when We came home,I managed to persuade them,it was so exciting showing them brochure after brochure and our photos knowing they would be coming with us,well they did,and fell in love with it watching their faces on the transfer bus was lovely as they took in the scenery.we all did our own things Mum and Dad preferred the beach,going off on their
walks together.Both my sisters came and 1 of my brothers and My Niece and we all had a great time.Mum and Dad talked about it all year round Mum took to putting Garlic in everything she cooked even gravy!Sadly both parents have now passed away,although I hope this doesnt come across as sad,it isnt meant to ,instead it brought back treasured memories of those happy times we spent together on Corfu,I still say mum and Dad would love this especially Arillas.xx
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...although I hope this doesnt come across as sad,it isnt meant to ,instead it brought back treasured memories of those happy times we spent together on Corfu,I still say mum and Dad would love this especially Arillas.xx
I enjoyed reading your post, I don't think you wonderful memories are sad at all.
My dad did not get the chance to visit Greece, but like you I still say Dad would love this, Dad would love that...
Eileenx
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What lovely times for you to remember corfu2000. I did enjoy reading your post. Lindypops.
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What lovely times for you to remember corfu2000. I did enjoy reading your post. Lindypops.
Thankyou, Lindypops.