ForSociety ERA-NET Organised by: GSRT, GRNET
Policy Dialogue Conference - ERA: Transnational Foresight as a Policy Planning Tool, 26 - 27 November 2007, Athens, Greece
Programme
History
Speakers
Social Events
General Information
Organisers
Press Kit
Online Registration

General Information

REACHING THE CONFERENCE AREA

How to get from Katechaki Metro Station to Mesogeion 119 (Ministry of Development)

When coming out of the KATECHAKI Metro station you will have to get to the pedestrian bridge, which makes it easier for the underground users to cross Mesogion Avenue as Katehaki station is the only one in Athens that doesn’t have exits on both sides of the road. This is the 50th bridge of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava, which was built for the 2004 Olympic games. The bridge was inspired by ancient Greece and by the glorious Athenian vessels. (Photo Album)

Follow the map at DriveMe.gr: DriveMe.gr

How to get from HOTEL President TO the Ministry of DEVELOPMENT (MESOGION 119) on foot

Follow the map at DriveMe.gr: DriveMe.gr

SUGGESTED HOTELS

The booking code for all special group hotel prices is “FORSOCIETY”. Please use this code when booking your hotel room, in order to have the discount price agreed for the Conference.

View of the Hotel

PRESIDENT

43, Kifissias Ave
Tel: (+30) 2106989000
fax: (+30) 2106924900
URL: http://www.presidenthotelathens.com

Suggested Prices

  • €75,00 (single room)
  • €81,00 (double room)
  • €101,00 (triple room)

The above suggested prices concern reservations that will be made until 26/10/2007 and always the reservations we will be accepted upon the availability of the hotel.

Ways of reaching the Conference Area

  • 1. METRO (blue line) (www.ametro.gr)
    From Ambelokipi Station to Katechaki Station
  • 2. TAXI
View of the Hotel

ALEXANDROS

10-12 Doryleou Str., Mavili Square, 11521 Athens
Tel: (+30) 210 6400720
Fax: (+30) 210 6400750
URL: http://www.airotel.gr

Suggested Prices

  • € 101,00 (single) per night including Breakfast & taxes
  • € 110,00 (double) per night including Breakfast & taxes

Reservations will be accepted, with the above suggested prices, upon the availability of the hotel.

Ways of reaching the Conference Area

  1. METRO (blue line) (www.ametro.gr)
    From Megaro Mousikis Station to Katechaki Station
  2. TAXI
View of the Hotel

HOLIDAY INN

50 Mihalakopoulou Ave., 11528, Athens, Greece
Tel: (+30) 2107278000
Fax: (+30) 2107278600
URL: http://www.holidayinn.com

Suggested Prices

  • € 117,00 (single) per night including Breakfast & taxes
  • € 127,00 (double) per night including Breakfast & taxes

Reservations will be accepted, with the above suggested prices, upon the availability of the hotel.

Ways of reaching the Conference Area

  1. METRO (blue line) (www.ametro.gr)
    From Megaro Mousikis Station to Katechaki Station
  2. TAXI
View of the Hotel

STRATOS VASSILIKOS

114 Michalakopoulou, 11527 Athens Greece
Tel: +30 210 7706611
Fax: +30 210 7708137
URL: http://www.airotel.gr

Suggested Prices

  • € 120,00 (single) per night including Breakfast & taxes
  • € 129,00 (double) per night including Breakfast & taxes

Reservations will be accepted, with the above suggested prices, upon the availability of the hotel.

Ways of reaching the Conference Area

  1. METRO (blue line) (www.ametro.gr)
    From Megaro Mousikis Station to Katechaki Station
  2. TAXI
View of the Hotel

DIVANI CARAVEL

2, Vas. Alexandrou Avenue, 16121 Athens - Greece
Tel. +30 210 7207000
Fax +30 210 7236683
URL: http://www.divanis.com/caravel

Suggested Prices

  • € 150,00 Single superior room with American buffet breakfast & taxes included
  • € 160,00 Double superior room with American buffet breakfast & taxes included
  • € 192,00 Triple superior room with American buffet breakfast & taxes included

Reservations will be accepted, with the above suggested prices, upon the availability of the hotel.

Ways of reaching the Conference Area

  • 1. METRO (blue line) (www.ametro.gr)
    From Evangelismos Station to Katechaki Station
  • 2. TAXI
View of the Hotel

HILTON ATHENS

46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens, Greece 11528
Tel: 30-210-7281000
Fax: 30-210-7281111
URL: http://www.hilton.com

Suggested Prices

  • € 304,00 (single-double) per night including Breakfast & taxes
  • € 331,00 (triple room) per night including Breakfast & taxes

Reservations will be accepted, with the above suggested prices, upon the availability of the hotel.

Ways of reaching the Conference Area

  1. METRO (blue line) (www.ametro.gr)
    From Evangelismos Station to Katechaki Station
  2. TAXI

HOW TO GET FROM THE ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO YOUR HOTEL

ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: http://www.aia.gr

Access to the suggested Hotels:

1. METRO (LINE 3)

  • Ambelokipi Station (PRESIDENT)
  • Megaron Moussikis Station (ALEXANDROS, HOLIDAY INN & STRATOS VASSILIKOS)
  • Evangelismos Station (ATHENS HILTON & DIVANI CARAVEL)

2. BUS (OASA X95)

Buses are available at the level of arrivals, between 4&5 Exits. Buses are living every 10-15 minutes.

  • Bus stop Galaxy (PRESIDENT)
  • Bus stop Megaron Moussikis (ALEXANDROS, HOLIDAY INN & STRATOS VASSILIKOS)
  • Bus stop Hilton (ATHENS HILTON & DIVANI CARAVEL)
  • Bus stop Evangelismos (ATHENS HILTON & DIVANI CARAVEL)

Bus Routes (X95 - ORANGE LINE)

3. TAXI

Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting area located at Exit 3 of Arrivals Level.

Taxi ChargesTAXI TARRIF VALID
Start of the meter - flat rate€1.00
Rate per km inside city limits€0.34
Rate per km outside city limits€0.64
Regular call for immediate service€1.60
Appointment call€2.65
Night Tariff (24:00 - 05:00)€0.64
Minimum Fare€2.65
From and to airport€3.20
From sea ports, railways and coach stations€0.86
Waiting time per hour€9.10
Baggage over 10 kg each €0.32
Waiting over 20' common agreement of driver & passenger
Booth & sea fare expenses are covered by the passenger

4. Car Rental

Six car rental companies currently operate at the Athens International Airport. Their offices are located at the Arrivals Level of the Main Terminal Building.

THINGS TO DO IN ATHENS

SIGHTSEEING CULTURE TRAVELLING
DISCOVER ATHENS
http://www.oasa.gr/
Welcome on Board the new Athens Sightseeing public bus
CITY OF ATHENS PORTAL
http://www.cityofathens.gr/
Athens Municipality Info
ATHENS INFO GUIDE
http://www.athensinfoguide.com/
Tourist Information Guide
BENAKI MUSEUM
http://www.benaki.gr/
The oldest museum in Greece
ZAPPEION MEGARON
http://www.zappeion.gr/
The Zappeion Exhibition Hall and the Zappeion Gardens
NATIONAL GALLERY
http://www.nationalgallery.gr/
A treasury of Greek artistic creation from the post-Byzantine period until today
HELLENIC PARLIAMENT
http://www.parliament.gr/
Visit a historical building and the famous "Syntagma" square
HELLENIC MINSTRY OF CULTURE
http://odysseus.culture.gr/
Museums, Monuments and Archeological Sites
MEGARON MOUSIKIS
http://www.megaron.gr/
One of the most comprehensive culture centres in Europe
NATIONAL OPERA
http://www.nationalopera.gr/
The National Opera of Athens
ONE DAY CRUISE
http://www.onedaycruise.gr/
Three greek islands in just one day
ALPIN CLUB
http://www.alpinclub.gr/
Outdoors activities, extreme sports and adventure
TREKKING
http://www.trekking.grr/
Walking tours, mountain bike and trekking



Policy Dialogue Conference - ERA: Transnational Foresight as a Policy Planning Tool,
26 - 27 November 2007, Athens, Greece