Accompanying Persons Program
An accompanying persons program has been developed which gives the opportunity to sample some of the best that Athens has to offer.
Athens City Tour and National Archaeological Museum
10th June 2014, 10:00 - 13:30
The tour gives you the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and one of the world's great museums. Although its original purpose was to secure all the finds from the nineteenth century excavations in and around Athens, it gradually became the central National Archaeological Museum and was enriched with findings from all over Greece. Its abundant collections, with more than 11,000 exhibits, provide a panorama of Greek civilization from the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity.
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The museum is housed in an imposing neoclassical building of the end of the nineteenth century, which was designed by Ludwig Lange and remodelled by Ernst Ziller. The vast exhibition space - numerous galleries on each floor accounting for a total of 8,000 square metres - house five large permanent collections.
Cost: 45 Euro per person
Saronic Gulf Islands Cruise
11th June 2014, 7:30 - 19:30
Departure scheduled at 7:30 by coach to the Flisvos Marina - embarkation on board "Kassandra Delfinious" for a one day cruise to the Saronic Islands.
Sail to the first port of call, Poros, small island close to the Peloponnese, a green paradise with lemon trees and pine trees woods.
 Poros |
Then, sail to Hydra, one of the prettiest islands of Greece, where cars are prohibited. Hydra has a very nice port, lined with aristocratic mansions, and churches steeped in the history. Everywhere you are surrounded by the stunning blue sea, vision of harmony and tranquility.
 Hydra |
After lunch on board, the ultimate stop will be Aegina, the island that derives its name from the beautiful nymph who was kidnapped by Zeus. Aegina has a very important archeological site with the temple of Aphaia (5th century BC) and the island is famous for the production of pistachios as well as for its sandy beaches.
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The ferry will arrive back at Flisvos Marina at 19:00. Transfer to the hotels will be by coach.
Cost: 76 Euro per person
Includes round trip transfers by coach to the marina – lunch – one day cruise to Poros-Hydra-Aegina
Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
11th June 2014, 15:00 - 19:00
On the Acropolis you will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens dedicated to its patron, the goddess Athena. A visit to Acropolis is an unforgettable experience.
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The Acropolis Museum is rated third amongst the 50 best museums in the world (The Times of London research). You will enjoy the grandeur of the sculptures of our ancient cultural heritage which has remained an inspiration for more than 25 centuries.
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Cost: 55 Euro per person
Tour Information
- Tours can be booked through the registration form and full payment is required in advance.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- All tours will be conducted in English.
- The tours are based on a minimum number of participants and the organizers reserve the right to cancel any tours for which there is insufficient demand at any time.
- Numbers are limited on some tours and places will be allocated strictly in order of receipts of bookings.
- It is recommended that Participants purchase adequate insurance coverage for health, travel and private liability. The organizers will not accept responsibility for personal injury, loss or damage to private, personal property of congress delegates accompanying persons.
