Congress Organizing Bureau
ERASMUS CONFERENCES TOURS & TRAVEL SA
1, Kolofontos & Evridikis str. - 161 21 Athens, Greece - Tel: +30210 7257693 - Fax: +30210 7257532
Access
Athens has the International Airport «Eleftherios Venizelos» which is directly linked with 68 cities and 45 countries. Also Athens is easily accessed by rail, road and sea.
Transportation
The metro from the airport runs directly to Syntagma Sq. in the center of Athens. The ticket costs 8 Euros and may be purchased by the ticket counter at the metro station. The cost of a single metro ticket is 0.80 Euro or 0.50 Euro on public buses. The cost of a 24hrs ticket for unlimited use for all types of public transport is 3.00 Euros (Rates are valid for the year 2006 and are subject to change).
VISAS
Visas are not required for participants from the USA and most European countries. If in doubt, please confirm if you need one with your travel agent or Greek Consulate.
Liability and Insurance
Neither the organizers nor the Travel Agencies assume responsibility for injury and/or damage involving persons or property during the Congress. Participants are advised to take out their own personal insurance.
Foreign Exchange and Banking Arrangements
The official currency of Greece is the Euro. Foreign currency, traveler's checks, and Eurocheques can be exchanged at the airport bank upon arrival or at banks located throughout Athens. A banking service will be available at the Congress Venue for currency exchange. Local banks or hotels do not cash personal checks.
Participants are advised to bring cash, traveler's checks or Eurocheques. Major credit cards are accepted in Hotels, Restaurants, Shops etc.
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