Tam and Toby ~~ Hunting Zorba .....Take two.

[Northernraider]

Im finding it really hard to get info on where you can get covid tests done prior to travel .....google isnt helping much

 

[Stonemags76]

Lufthansa do Covid tests at airports in Germany if it’s any help? Doesn’t say you have to be a passenger

 

[Leith Laddie]

Your last experience of German Covid tests wouldn't fill anyone with confidence.

 

[scousebird]

Im finding it really hard to get info on where you can get covid tests done prior to travel .....google isnt helping much

Try calling Eurotunnel, they may have a list of venues.

 

[Lenny HB]

Try calling Eurotunnel, they may have a list of venues.

I think there is a list on their website and you can get them done for free.

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[Lenny HB]

If i had been over 50 id have got discounts but us youngsters dont get them

Nothing about age on their website and at the moment offering 20% off Adriatic routes, I know you get extra discounts over 60.
Worth taking out membership as you will get 10% off food & purchases onboard,

 

[Northernraider]

Lufthansa do Covid tests at airports in Germany if it’s any help? Doesn’t say you have to be a passenger

Your last experience of German Covid tests wouldn't fill anyone with confidence.

Try calling Eurotunnel, they may have a list of venues.

I think there is a list on their website and you can get them done for free.

I need one to get out of greece and in to italy first before worrying about the one for entering the uk ... can't find any info here

 

[Northernraider]

Nothing about age on their website and at the moment offering 20% off Adriatic routes, I know you get extra discounts over 60.
Worth taking out membership as you will get 10% off food & purchases onboard,

It was the woman from viamare who asked if i was over 50 for a discount.

I did get an early booking discount apparently .


I suppose if you consider my crossing from bari to igoumenitsa was 300 euro without a cabin the price from patra to Ancona isnt bad with a cabin ...as it will save me a fair bit of driving in both countries

 

[Langtoftlad]

I need one to get out of greece and in to italy first before worrying about the one for entering the uk ... can't find any info here

Might Viamare have some useful suggestions?

 

[Northernraider]

Might Viamare have some useful suggestions?

Yeah i never thought to ask but assumed since in the uk they wouldnt be much help. Im going to phone minoan lines office in patras tomorrow and ask if they know anything

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[Langtoftlad]

Yeah i never thought to ask but assumed since in the uk they wouldnt be much help. Im going to phone minoan lines office in patras tomorrow and ask if they know anything

Well they might know where to point you?
I guess it'll be a frequently asked question.

I did find a post that suggests the General Hospital of Patras “Panagia i Voitheia” do free tests if you have symptoms - so they might do paid tests or know who does.

 

[Northernraider]

Well they might know where to point you?
I guess it'll be a frequently asked question.

I did find a post that suggests the General Hospital of Patras “Panagia i Voitheia” do free tests if you have symptoms - so they might do paid tests or know who does.

Yes it might be worth me asking tomorrow
I can't relax till i have it planned out

 

[Lenny HB]

It was the woman from viamare who asked if i was over 50 for a discount.

But did she tell you about the minoan Club?

 

[Northernraider]

But did she tell you about the minoan Club?

Nope she never mentioned it she just checked for the cheapest options she said

 

[Lenny HB]

Nope she never mentioned it she just checked for the cheapest options she said

Take out membership then give your membership number when booking got to be worth a try.

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[Northernraider]

Take out membership then give your membership number when booking got to be worth a try.

Do you not need a card for that?

 

[Lenny HB]

Do you not need a card for that?

You only need the membership number for booking and they give you atemport one but needs printing. Don't see why you could just show them your phone when buy food on board.

 

[Northernraider]

You only need the membership number for booking and they give you atemport one but needs printing. Don't see why you could just show them your phone when buy food on board.

Ive signed up and got a number etc ill ask when phone viamare to book etc
Can't hurt i suppose

 

[StephandJohn]

Thats very easy to do

I can say that 90 days is nowhere near enough to do greece ...ive done more than 90 just in peloponnese and only done the lower half of that

I know. We were just saying that. We'd normally go away for as long as we want without much planning ahead. Won't be nearly so easy or free now.
Did I hear that you'll have to have your return trip booked? We've never done that because we don't know which port/country we'd be comiing back from.

 

[Northernraider]

I know. We were just saying that. We'd normally go away for as long as we want without much planning ahead. Won't be nearly so easy or free now.
Did I hear that you'll have to have your return trip booked? We've never done that because we don't know which port/country we'd be comiing back from.

Yes i saw something regarding that too ...which is ridiculous as they are assuming that just because you enter shengen that youll be staying within it which isnt the case when travelling by road etc so not sure how that will work out

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[Northernraider]

Well that was like a discussion with Manuel from fawlty towers


I phoned minoan office at patras.

Good morning is there someone available who speaks english ?


Yes how can i help!


Im going to be travelling with minoan from Patras to Ancona in a few weeks and i believe ive to have a covid test done to travel.

Yes we can do that!

Where? At Patras?

Yes i think so ...at the hospital!

The hospital in patras?

Yes i think so!

Do you have any contact details etc for booking

No you need to do this yourself






So that was pointless

 

[Lenny HB]

At least you know it's worth phoning the hospital.
Good luck

Are you going to need a test before every boarder?

 

[Northernraider]

At least you know it's worth phoning the hospital.
Good luck

Are you going to need a test before every boarder?

I honestly dont know and im hoping not

Its hard finding info but i believe if you are just transiting you dont need one but its very confusing
And worse when youve to factor in the dogs

 

[CazPaul]

Don’t you remember Manuels line in the betting episode
“I know norfing”

So it could have been him Tam. Good luck

 

[GROGGY64]

48 so im still a bairn compared to the auldies on here lol

Not far off the big 5 0 !!!!

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[Northernraider]

Not far off the big 5 0 !!!!

Dont remind me

 

[pjay]

Looks like Patras General Hospital do covid tests, this link might help...

Where and how to get a free Covid-19 test in Greece - Keep Talking Greece

The Greek Health Ministry and the National Public Health Care Organization EODY are offering Covid-1

www.keeptalkinggreece.com

Patras Hospital phone no +30 261 360 1000

Pete

 

[billym]

I would walk into a pharmacy and ask for advise.
I can't speak Greek so would take some ' visual aids' with me

 

[Janine]

I can't speak Greek so would take some ' visual aids' with me

Oh dear - that sent my imagination into overdrive.
Just a little prick, sir

 

[gpat]

Your returning home adventure is going to be the most exciting thing on here by miles. Maybe a new thread.

Tams escape!

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