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Venue

Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus" http://www.cti.gr/en

Accommodation

https://www.airotel.gr/el/Achaia-Beach-792.htm

We are going to offer the whole package price for your teachers, except the accommodation for which you have to contact Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε. for the invoices and payment.

CONFERENCE PACKAGE (offered by GR NSO): it will include:

1 coffee break and 1 dinner on 10th May 2024
1 coffee break, 1 light lunch and 1 dinner on 11th May 2024
1 coffee break and 1 light lunch on 12th May 2024
Transfer from the Athens airport at 10th May 2024
Transfer to the Athens airport at 12th May 2024
Transfers from the hotel to the venue and guided tour

More info for transfers, are described in the relevant paragraph below.

Please note that the above package will NOT include accommodation at hotel: we ask each country to book the hotel accommodation and pay directly to the agency Fastravel Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε., which acts on behalf of the hotel, for its participants. The rates are:

Single Room : 110€/per night with breakfast

Double Room : 115€ /per night with breakfast

Rates do not include the “climate crisis resilience fee” *

*Greece has introduced a new “climate crisis resilience fee” for tourists this year,replacing the previous hotel tax. According to Greece government the tax is 7€/per room/per night and is payable directly to the hotel during check out.

We can send an official letter for those who need it, but we cannot send contracts since there won’t be any expenses except the accommodation

Dinners

10th May @https://www.airotel.gr/el/Achaia-Beach-792.htm

11th MayTBC

Transfer to the event’s place

Please fill in the https://courses.etwinning.gr/survey/index.php/864223?lang=en with your flights and your final confirmation in order to arrange the transfers. Transfers are covered in the following dates:

Transfer from the Athens airport is arranged 10th May at ................TBC
Transfer to the Athens airport is arranged at 12th May at..............................TBC
Transfers from the hotel to the venue will also be provided

*For early arrivals or other requirements, see below "Travelling instructions & getting to the event’s place (for early arrivals)"

The coach will be waiting in the *Short Term 2* parking as from TBC

The number plate of the bus is *TBC (white coloured) and you will find driver with a clear sign of eTwinning. He will be waiting you at the shuttle @ the Short Term 2 parking - right out of the main building at Athens airport.TBC

On the 12 May, after our seminar is finished, the coach will depart for the Athens airport (.....).TBC

Travelling instructions & getting to the event’s place (for early arrivals)

For early arrivals you can contact Αυτή η διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε. so you can arrange transfer on your own expenses or you can use public transportation:

Patras is connected by air mainly through the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (AIA "Eleftherios Venizelos").

How to reach Patras from AIA "Eleftherios Venizelos"
The AIA "Eleftherios Venizelos" is located in Spata, 33 km southeast of Athens, and at a distance of approximately 240 kms from Patras. Patras is connected to AIA "Eleftherios Venizelos" by bus, car or train. You have the following options concerning your transportation from Athens Airport to Patras:

By Train
There are no trains connecting directly Athens International Airport (AIA) "Eleftherios Venizelos" with Patras, but a combination of train and bus can be used.

Use the Suburban Railway System (Proastiakos) from AIA "Eleftherios Venizelos" to Kiato terminal station (Kiato). Trains run approximately every one hour and the route duration is 1.5 h. At Kiato terminal station take the OSE bus to Patras. The route duration is approximately 1.5 h. The exact timetables of trains (Airport-Kiato-Airport timetable) and buses (Kiato-Patras-Kiato Buses timetable) and all relevant information are given at the Athens Suburban Railway webpage.

By Bus
Right outside the baggage claim area at the arrivals level (exits 4 & 5) take the Express Line X93 to the Kifisos Intercity Bus Station (KTEL). The route duration from the AIA "Eleftherios Venizelos" to the Kifisos Intercity Bus Station (KTEL) is about 1 hour, depending on the traffic load.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi from AIA "Eleftherios Venizelos" to the Kifisos Intercity Bus Station (KTEL). Taxis serve on a 24-hour basis. The route duration is approximately 30 minutes, and the cost is ~ 50 €.

From the Kifisos Intercity Bus Station (central station for busses that run domestic routes all over the country) take the bus to Patras. Buses depart every 30 minutes, from 5:30h till 22:00h. The trip duration, taking the Express Bus to Patras, is about 2.5 h (the Express Bus itinerary does not include intermediate stops).

Information about Patras city

Patras city is the third largest city in Greece. Patras is located in Peloponnisos and is well know for it’s natural beauty. Patras acts as a portal to the west, thanks to it’s geographical position and the port, which connects the country with a significant amount of ports in Italy.

It is a city of interesting sights and landmarks, which show the ancient and religious history of Patras. The new Archaeological Museum of Patras offers a chance to visitors to experience a unique tour to the past, while the imposing Rio - Antirrio Bridge (the longest in Europe on it’s kind) is located in the north part and can be seen from numerous places all over city.

Patras is the ideal touristic base, since it is located right in the center of the triangle of 3 of the most famous destinations of ancient history, Delfi, Ancient Olympia and Epidaurus. The Mycenaean park of Vounteni also in Patras, is one of the most important facilities of Mycenaean civilization internationally.

Patras also offers one of the most beautiful sunsets in Europe. You can easily enjoy it in a number of places next to the sea or higher on the hills.

Find out more information about the Patras city here.

Timezone

Greece uses GMT +2 Timezone