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MEETING PLANNER’S GUIDE The official guide to Athens meeting, incentive, conference and events facilities 2018 - 2019
Athens: the City to Share Your Ideas Some of humanity’s most exciting ideas were born in Athens, and from here they were shared with the world. This could be due to the fine weather; Or the inspiring scenery; Or, if you prefer, the Athenian attitude towards life. Whatever the reason, great ideas seem to have always reached the most distant places when coming from this unique place of Europe. Enhanced by its state-of-the-art venues and facilities, Athens today can meet the demands of any event and always deliver an impeccable result. Bring your event to Athens. Get inspired. Share your ideas.
ATHENS DEVELOPMENT AND DESTINATION MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PRESIDENT
Maria Logotheti MANAGING DIRECTOR ADDMA/ CITY OF ATHENS CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU (ACVB)
Alexis Galinos ACVB
Eliza Tsolakou, General Manager. Anna-Maria Chatzidaki Marketing Manager Nikos Alikaris International Account Manager MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Anna Zarifi Matina Magkou CONTACT
7 Filellinon Str, 105 57 Athens, Greece T. +302103312002 F. +30 210 32 16 653 E. info@athenscvb.gr www.athenscvb.gr www.developathens.gr
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A few words by the Mayor I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to Athens, a lively, cosmopolitan metropolis, harmoniously reconciling the past and the present. Athens is a city with three UNESCO heritage sites, the longest pedestrian archeological walk in Europe, the birthplace of Plato’s symposium and with an innate capacity for organizing social gatherings. A city endowed with year-round sunshine, the European capital city with the most blue flag beaches, a booming gastronomic scene where Mediterranean fusions open up new gourmet flavors, and warm, hospitable people. In addition to world class cultural heritage attractions, in Athens you will find new high-end convention facilities, newly built or recently renovated hotels, a vibrant entertainment scene and a state-of-the-art transportation network to accommodate the needs of the most demanding of events. Athens is a destination with unique dynamic and great potential. Conferences, company meetings, exhibitions and incentive travel constitute the core of the local tourism industry and a strategic priority for the City of Athens. In this direction, the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau is committed, through its team of highly experienced and motivated professionals, to providing you assistance and sophisticated, tailor-made solutions to guarantee the success of your event. With these thoughts, I invite you to bring your event to Athens. To a city that has the infrastructure and the knowhow to successfully organize events. To a city that knows how to guarantee new thrills and that longs to leave its mark in the hearts of all its visitors. I look forward to welcoming you to Athens!
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Georgios Kaminis Mayor of Athens
WELCOME TO ATHENS the historical capital of Europe, with a long, rich history and modern vibrations. What is it that makes more and more travelers annually choose Athens as their destination- for business or pleasure, in winter or summer? Could it be its long list of things to see and do, and its lovelymost of the time- weather conditions? Or is it perhaps because Athens is ranked amongst the safest European capitals? Not to forget, it is a city where functionality, culture and indulgence meet: from the efficient, user-friendly transportation network and some of the world’s most important museums and archaeological monuments, to the awarded, high-quality restaurants that cater to every taste.
You will find the Greek capital emerging between stunning coast and mountain lines of natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes. Located at the crossroads of three continents and multiple civilizations throughout history, its close-to-four million population constitutes a hub of many cultures. Most importantly, its welcoming and hospitable culture and people make every visitor feel at home. The Athenian metropolis is steadily turning into a highly connected city, one direct flight at a time. This is due to an increasing number of international carriers flying into Athens’ new and award-winning airport every year. Athens is an ideal congress destination, combining state-of-the-art infrastructure, excellent conference facilities and easy access from all over the world, with world-class cultural attractions, modern amenities, diverse entertainment and natural beauty. Even more, the Athenian accommodation product is wrapped in a well-polished package due to an extensive renovation for the upcoming, at that time, 2004 Olympic Games. Thus, the city offers a superior experience for contemporary visitors with comfortable and stylish accommodation, and thoughtful and outstanding services.
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GENERAL INFORMATION LANGUAGE The native language of the population is Modern Greek. English is widely spoken as a second language by the majority of Greeks, while French and German are also spoken to a good extent.
TIME Greece is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and an hour ahead of Central European Time.
HEALTH Emergency treatment is free to all visitors in public hospitals.
CURRENCY Greece has been a full member of the European Union since 1981, and its currency is the Euro (€). All major credit cards are widely accepted in Greece.
VISA INFORMATION Greece follows the Schengen Agreement provision and the subsequent acquis concerning short term visa issues stays of up to three (3) months in the Schengen area. Holders of regular passports from the rest of the world need a visa to be able to visit Greece (and the rest of the Schengen area).
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WHY ATHENS Athens offers a diverse product, combining the qualities of a contemporary metropolis with those of a remarkable archaeological heritage- evident in every part of the city. It is this very quality that turns each convention into a big success. From Plato’s “Symposium”, to today’s international, European and national meetings, the “innate Athenian capacity for social gatherings” brings out the best in yourself, turning your convention into a rare experience. So, before you decide on your conference’s next host city, here are the top 10 features of the Greek capital that make it the “place to meet”:
ACCESSIBILITY Since its opening in 2001, the multi-awarded Athens International Airport (AIA) “Eleftherios Venizelos”, is one of the fastest-growing airports globally. Every year, the airport enriches its network with new carriers and destinations. As a result, today AIA is connected to all major cities around the world at competitive prices.
MEETING FACILITIES A fully diverse collection of meeting venues ensures you will find the perfect space tailored to your needs and preferences, from modern creations to classic jewels. There are currently 40 Conference – Exhibition Centers and 89 Hotels with meeting facilities, offering the latest technology and exceptional services.
ACCOMMODATION Athens, as well as the greater Athens region, offer a total of 29.050 rooms in 493 hotels spanning across various categories. A defining occasion was the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, which led to large renovation projects for the majority of the accommodation infrastructure. This upgrade is still ongoing for the constant improvement of services and facilities provided. A study commissioned by the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency on Athens’ Tourist Sector in the Pre and the Post Olympic Games eras, shows that the average length of a foreign tourist’s stay in a hotel in Athens is at 2,3 days, setting the Greek capital ahead of other major European capital cities.
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PROFESSIONALISM In recent years, Athens has been firmly established as the top meeting destination in Greece and has climbed to the top 25 most popular meeting destinations worldwide. The rise can, to a great extent, be attributed to the city’s highly qualified professionals in various fields of the tourism industry and in particular, the meetings industry.
TRANSPORTATION
CULTURAL LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
The state of the art transportation network, including Metro, Bus, Tram, Train, Trolleybus and expansive highways, allows for an easy and quick transportation at a very low cost.
Athens is the city of ideas. Some of humanity’s most exciting ideas were born here. In terms of culture, Athens is a unique case across the globe. It is probably the only place in the world where you can discover a city of more than 2.500 years old within a contemporary metropolis. Its exceptional past is coupled with a dynamic contemporary culture, full of highly acclaimed events all year round. To make things even better, Athens offers a lively nightlife with a wide variety of bars, clubs and restaurants. And let’s not forget that Athens is the city of olive trees, wine, honey and various herbs such as oregano, basil and thyme – the perfect opportunity to enjoy the one-of-a-kind, distinguished Mediterranean cuisine.
ACTIVITIES Boasting a history of 2.500 years, the city of Athens is a unique occasion where significant monuments live within a modern city. Coupled with world-class museums and a vibrant contemporary cultural life, Athens has it all. Even more, when you also take into account the city’s lively nightlife- numerous bars and clubs for every preference- and the world-famous Mediterranean cuisine, you get an idea of the variety and diversity of segments within the tourism market that the city can cater for.
PRE / POST MEETING ACTIVITIES It takes less than 30 minutes to get from the vibrant Athenian city-center to either the beach or the mountains. Athens is probably the single European capital where this is possible. Add 1 and a half hour to that, and you can visit places of both archaeological/ historical interest and exceptional natural surroundings, such as Sounio, Nafplio or Delphi. For those looking to unwind over a daily tour, Hydra, Spetses, Aegina and Poros- four small and picturesque islands of the Saronic Gulf- could be ideal due to the regular daily service from the port of Piraeus. What appears to be a new trend, in terms of pre and post international conference events, is the excursion to one of the most well-known and highly acclaimed Greek islands such as Santorini, Crete, Mykonos and so on. For mountain and ski-enthusiasts, you are only a 2-hour-drive away from the Parnassos and Kalavryta ski resorts.
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CLIMATE Athens is known all over the world for its mild climate: its sunny blue sky, year- round warm temperature, pleasant breeze and lack of humidity. As a result, temperatures can climb above 22 degrees Celsius, starting from April up until the end of October. Luckily, the winter can also be characterized as mild, with temperatures ranging from 7 to 15 degrees Celsius and blue skies, since rainfall in Athens is minimal. In addition, the average daylight lasts for about 8-9 hours.
VALUE The city’s geographical position and its proximity to areas such as the Balkans, the Mediterranean and the Middle East provide easy, and in many cases, very affordable access for delegates coming from economically developing countries. Furthermore, Athens offers a combination of high-quality services and facilities at rather competitive prices.
TRANSPORTATION ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TRANSPORT FOR ATHENS
One of Athens’ highlights is the Athens International Airport (AIA) “Eleftherios Venizelos”. Ever since it opened its “gates” back in 2001, AIA has seen an annual growth of 7% and is on the list of the fastest growing airports in the world. Year by year, new carriers and destinations are added to its network.
The Urban Transport Organization (OASA in short), is responsible for delivering and operating a well-organized and cost-effective public transport network, which facilitates the life of the citizens and visitors of Athens.
Currently AIA has direct connections to about 65 international destinations, including all major cities around the world. Customer satisfaction is AIA’s top priority, providing high security standards and excellent services to all users.
Metro
The airport is located 33 km southeast of Athens and is easily accessible via a six-lane motorway (the Athens City Ring Road). Access to Athens and the Port of Piraeus is provided by express airport bus connections on a 24-hour basis, while a direct Metro line connects the airport to the city centre (Syntagma square) in just 40 minutes
Buses and trolleybuses
Three lines serve 61 stations and connect tram, bus routes and suburban rail at hub stations. More info at www.tfa.gov.gr
There are 265 bus and 20 trolleybus lines that connect the Athens and Piraeus city centers with the entire metropolitan region. Airport buses run on a 24-hour basis. More info at www.tfa gov.gr
Tram Environmentally friendly, overlooking the Saronic Gulf, the tram line connects the center of Athens with the coastal suburbs in the southeast and Piraeus (the Port city) in the southwest. More info at www.tfa.gov.gr
Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) For domestic and international departures from Athens with connections to major railways. Main station: Larissa station, serves northern Greece and international routes. More info at: www.ose.gr
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Proastiakos/Suburban Railway
Sea Transport/Ports
The high-speed suburban railway line both connects the airport with the city centre and serves the suburbs of Athens.
Athens has three ports that operate daily routes to the islands. The main port, Pireaus, provides a year-round service to international destinations as well as islands of the Argo-Saronic Gulf, Dodecanese, Ionian Sea, and the Cyclades. The 2nd largest port, at Rafina, is located approximately 45 minutes from the city centre, whereas the Lavrio port is close to 1 hour away from the centre, connecting to Kea, Kithnos, Syros, Tinos, Andros, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, Milos, Paros, Naxos, Limnos, Agios Efstratios and Kavala. For Ship/Ferry Schedules call 14541
Intercity Bus Company of Association of Bus Operators (KTEL) The Greek bus companies- widely known as “KTEL”serve destinations outside Athens, with a dense network spanning throughout Greece.
Taxi Greek taxis offer an alternative to mass transit. All licensed taxis are equipped with meters (the fare is charged per km and per hour) and display a card detailing the latest valid tariffs and surcharges.
Car Rentals There are numerous reliable car rental agencies in Athens. Major and local agencies can operate only if licensed by the Greek National Tourist Organization (G.N.T.O.) and require a valid national driving license. Before renting, make sure the vehicle has adequate insurance cover (against accident, theft, fire, etc).
Driver’s Licenses EU citizens can use their own. Other nationals should have an International Drivers License in addition to their valid driver’s license.
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LANDMARKS The establishment of Athens as a city dates back to mythological times. The city’s history is still evident throughout Athens in the form of many Ancient, Roman, Byzantine and modern monuments. Today’s capital integrates the ancient and medieval history into the contemporary era. Monuments can be found all around the city center, side by side with contemporary constructions such as buildings, roads and train stations.
ACROPOLIS The Parthenon, a global symbol of Greece, has been standing on the “sacred rock” of Athens, the Acropolis, for thousands of years. The Parthenon along with all the other monuments of the Acropolis, are unique pieces of art, reflecting the Classical period and the Golden Age of ancient Athens during the 5th and 4th centuries B.C.
THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM Designed by Bernard Tschumi in collaboration with Michalis Photiadis, the sparkling new museum, has already become the city’s top attraction since its opening in June 2009 and is expected to become one of the most visited and “must see” museums worldwide. The museum, which exhibits approximately 4.000 artefacts, allows the sculptures to be viewed in natural light through special glass installations along with climate-control measures that protect them from sunlight. The most impressive part of the museum is its top floor, where visitors are able to view the frieze as well as the Parthenon itself outside the windows.
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ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS At the footsteps of the Acropolis, the Odeon was built in 161 A.D. under Tiberius Claudius Atticus Herodes. Ever since and through the ages, audiences have had the chance to enjoy world-class concerts, plays and ballets within its surroundings. The natural setting of Herodeion, with its marvelous arcades, the Parthenon as a backdrop and the moon up in the sky will certainly fascinate you.
ANCIENT AGORA The Ancient Agora, which means “market” in modern Greek, is located at the footsteps of the Acropolis and in ancient times, served as the commercial as well as political, cultural and religious centre of the city.
PLATO’S ACADEMY Academy was a suburb of Athens, named after the hero Academos or Ecademos. The site was continuously inhabited from the prehistoric period until the 6th century A.D. During the 6th century B.C., one of the three famous Gymnasiums of Athens was founded here. In 387 B.C., Plato founded his philosophical school, which became very famous due to the Neoplatonists, and remained in use until 526 A.D., when it was finally closed down by emperor Justinian.
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF ATHENS The visit to National Archaeological Museum is a must. One of the richest collections of ancient Greek art in the world, the exhibits represent all the cultures that flourished in Greece, from prehistoric times to the period of Turkish occupation. Frescoes from prehistoric Thera and sculptures from the classical period, such as the bronze statue of Poseidon, are some of the museum’s highlights.
BYZANTINE MUSEUM The museum hosts over 25,000 artifacts divided into collections that date from the 3rd to the 20th century A.D.
MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART An extensive and unique private collection of prehistoric art from the Cycladic islands, as well as ancient Greek and Byzantine art.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ATHENS Features some of Greece’s and Europe’s finest paintings and works of art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
BENAKI MUSEUM The space hosts 30.000 items illustrating the spirit of the Greek world through a spectacular historical panorama, covering several time-periods from the Prehistoric, Ancient and Roman eras to the Byzantine and the contemporary Hellenic period.
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STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION CULTURAL CENTER (SNFCC) The new SNFCC is Greece’s largest cultural, educational and recreational urban complex, and globally, one of the most sustainable building complexes of its size. It promises to move its citizenry forward into the 21st century, through education, sustainability and culture. The Center includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece with a significant book collection, and for the Greek National Opera- one of the most modern opera houses in the world. Surrounding the buildings is the Stavros Niarchos Park, replete with Mediterranean planting, waterways, a Great Lawn for festivals and concerts, bike paths and children’s playgrounds.
THE FIRST CEMETERY OF ATHENS It is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first one to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became the main Athenian cemetery, where a number of famous Greek and foreign personalities have been interred. The cemetery is located behind the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium in central Athens. The cemetery includes the tomb of Heinrich Schliemann, designed by Ernst Ziller, and a sculpture named I Koimomeni (the Sleeping Girl), by the sculptor Yannoulis Chalepas. The cemetery is under the Municipality of Athens and it is declared a historical monument.
PANATHENAIC STADIUM Originally built in the 4th century B.C. for the athletic competitions of the Great Panathinaia (ancient Greek festivities), the “Kallimarmaron” Stadium (meaning “beautiful marble”) was the venue of the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896.
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EATING OUT IN ATHENS During the last decade, the Athenian cuisine has experienced a gourmet revolution. The traditional and worldrenowned moussaka and souvlaki image has given way to a cornucopia of fine dining options. And the Athenian landscape of 19th century neoclassical buildings, ancient sites, artsy industrial and Mediterranean coastal milieus have created a canvas for alluring interiors and exteriors. Now, rooftop bar-restaurants in Athens can compete with some of the most distinguished ones in the world. But can the latter ones claim a view of the one and only Acropolis? Top chefs and successful restaurateurs from food-Meccas around the globe have entered the Athenian culinary-scene to redefine it into a strong player, able to stand amongst many European metropolises. As a result, there are hundreds of excellent restaurants with chefs, menus and waiting staff that will impress even the well-traveled gourmand. Culinary aficionados are encouraged to amuse their palates in the myriad of sophisticated gourmet restaurants in Athens that boast flavors and designs inspired by a variety of cultures. Many can be found in Psirri, Kolonaki, Mets, Pagrati, Gazi, Koukaki and in most of the leading hotels. Every type of fine cuisine can be found and enjoyed in Athens: from Ιtalian, French, American, and fusion to nouvelle, East-Asian, Middle-Eastern and of course Greek. It is worth noting that in Athens, fine dining also includes many enticing bar-restaurants, with live and/ or DJ-based music, that take on a more “club feel” as the night progresses.
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ATHENS NIGHTLIFE Athens is famous for its vibrant nightlife. The Athenians like to party and will do so almost every night of the week. The choices are plenty and they appeal to all preferences and lifestyles. In general, things get started pretty late; after midnight for bars and clubs and after 10 pm for dinner at the city’s taverns, restaurants and bar-restaurants. In Greece, life is for living and leaving your worries behind. The result is a warm-hearted, energetic city with bars and restaurants to match.
ATHENS COASTLINE Piraeus for sea lovers, shipping professionals, locals/ all ages/Akti Themistokleous. Voula-Vouliagmeni for sea lovers, tropical, seaside cafés, restaurants, clubs/ elegant, contemporary/ all ages/ Leoforos Karamanli (Voula), Lemos Vouliagmenis. Glyfada all-day cafeterias, fast-food chains, restaurants and bars/ casual-chic/ all ages/ Poseidon Avenue, Zisimopoulou, Esperidon Square, G. Lambraki.
ATHENS CITY Syntagma bars, hotel bars, cafés, professionals / urban, hip, contemporary, classic, classy/ all ages/Voulis, Syntagma Square, Lekka, Anthimou, Gazi. Kolonaki cocktails, gourmet restaurants, after-work drinks, business professionals, contemporary/ upscale, elegant/ all ages/ Haritos, Skoufa, Ploutarchou, Loukianou, Milioni, Valaoritou. Gazi tavernas, meze tavernas (mezedopolia), restaurants of international cuisine and delicious “souvlaki” restaurants, music venues, fringe theatres and art galleries, pop, (hard) rock, mainstream, swing and retro, LGTBQ bars and clubs, cultural events / hip, trendy/ all ages/ Konstantinoupoleos, Triptolemou, Voutadon, Iera Odos. Plaka-Monastitaki mix of tourists and locals, Greek culture, folk music and dancing, Greek restaurants, cafés/ cozy, lively, traditional/ all ages/ Adrianou, Iraklidon, Agion Asomaton Square. Psiri mix of tourists and locals, cafés, ouzo bars, live music tavernas, Greek restaurants/ urban, bohemian/ all ages/ various spots. Kifissia cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs/ sophisticated, elegant/ all ages/ various spots.
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SPORTS AND RECREATION The birthplace of the Olympic Games has a tradition in athletics. The great outdoors is what recreational sporting in Athens is all about - yachting, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, beach volleyball, trekking and skiing. Athens is more than just the Acropolis. Undoubtedly, this city with its vibrant urban landscape boasts some of the best beaches and seaside destinations in the world. Even more, it is the only European Capital that is surrounded by 15 Blue Flag beaches. Of course, the gorgeous summer weather is ideal for water-sport enthusiasts, with crystal clear waters just minutes away from the Athenian center. But the fall and winter also have their sporting charms such as trekking and hiking on mountain trails, horseback riding, mountain-biking and skiing. Regimented health buffs are also accommodated by state-of-the art fitness centers in many leading hotels and throughout Athens in Kolonaki and around Syntagma Square.
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DAY TRIPS One of the greatest things about taking a trip to Athens is its proximity to the beautiful white-washed Greek islands, enchanting villages and ancient, historical cities. Even if you are in Athens for just a few days, we recommend that you spend a day or two at one of the following destinations. Each place has distinctive characteristics, archaeological treasures, unique culture and bright colors. Greeks, known for their ‘filoxenia’ that is their warm guest-welcoming and hospitality, will greet you with a smile and invite you to try the local specialties.
The islands of the coast of the Saronic Gulf are ideal one-day getaways. Agistri, Aegina, Hydra, Poros and Spetses are popular destinations for the Athenians, indicating their special standing amongst Greece’s many islands. Cruises that tour the islands in one day are available, as are easy connections from one to another, should you prefer to explore them at your leisure. Take a half-day to visit Delphi, “the center of the World” as it has been considered to be in the ancient times. This enchanting area is famous for its archaeological sites, such as the ancient Oracle of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo, where the leaders of the ancient world sought spiritual guidance. The newly-built Archaeological Museum of Ancient Delphi is exquisite and houses important findings from the area. Flisvos Marina is Greece’s first world-class marina, catering to the needs of a large number of mega yachts, offering both yacht owners and visitors numerous dining, shopping and recreational opportunities- all within a natural environment overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea.
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SHOPPING IN ATHENS A showcase for its traditional and modern culture and lifestyle, shopping in Athens can be a fascinating and satisfying experience for everyone. Athens is a paradise for shopping lovers and will satisfy even the most discerning of shoppers. Amidst famous international brands and traditional Greek art and folklore shops, you will find hundreds of chic boutiques and special shops with great fashion gems for every taste and budget. The “new kids on the block” are the shiny department stores that have won the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Whichever your preference, the close proximity of each shopping district means that during your weekend in Athens, you can combine a stroll on a cobblestone street amongst the locals buying fresh products at traditional markets and bazaars, with browsing elegant displays of haute couture, prêt a porter clothing, shoes and accessories by talented Greek and foreign designers that will impress you. A day of shopping in Athens is a delightful way to immerse yourself in the Greek culture. Make sure to stop by one of the many wonderful year-round outdoor cafes and restaurants to complete your “shopping in Athens” experience.
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BEST SHOPPING STREETS IN ATHENS: • Ermou, Syntagma • Voukourestiou, Kolonaki • Tsakalof, Kolonaki • Ioannou Metaxa, Glyfada • Kassaveti, Levidou & Kolokotroni, Kifissia • Iphestou, Monastiraki • Panepistimiou, Syntagma • Shops at Athens International Airport. • Kifisias Avenue • Spata - McArthurGlen discount village Kolonaki Best neighborhood for luxurious and premium goods shopping, such as high-fashion and jewellery. Historic Centre Best neighborhood for souvenir shopping with a wide range of traditional and contemporary gifts, as well as art shopping.
RURAL ATHENS -
THE LAND OF WINE Athens is the perfect, yet mostly unknown, destination ready to be explored by every wine tourism enthusiast. Attica, the area spanning around Athens, is a fertile land, rich with mountains, wildlife, forests, rivers, amazing vineyards and state-of-the-art wineries with quality viticulture and skilled oenologists. The Napa of Europe, as it is considered to be, Attica carries a rich heritage of several thousand years of wine-making history. This makes the area ideal for travelers who wish to experience wine tourism and taste some of the finest wines in the Mediterranean. The 6,500 year old tradition of viticulture makes Attica one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. The area is blessed with high mountains, opulent soil and a friendly sun, all of which contribute in the great variety of quality wines with the authentic flavor that made ancient Greek wine what French wine is today. The ancient Athenians created and developed a wine culture- the consumption of wine as a social event and the appreciation of it at a very sophisticated level- as they considered wine to be a gift from the gods. They worshipped Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity, who- according to ancient beliefs- introduced the cultivation and art of wine-drinking to the citizens of Athens. Illustrations on pottery and other artifacts, wine amphorae, and the extraordinary ceramic wine cupswhose shapes affected the taste of wine, according to the ancient Athenians- are some of the many pieces of evidence for Attica’s long relationship with wine.
Over the past 20 years, evolution in the wineries and cellars of Attica has been astounding, and viticulture and winemaking is now very different. There are more than 30 ultra-modern wineries around Athens with makers dedicated to the production of high-quality wines, while their locations create an interesting route for wine tourism. Most of today’s Greek wine makers have studied viticulture and oenology abroad and invested heavily in modern techniques. More native and foreign varieties of grape are being planted, leading to the production of exciting and captivating 21st century Greek wines that are being discovered and enjoyed by connoisseurs, as well as the rest of us, and are competing once more for a top place in the international market of exceptional fine wines. Most of the wine estates offer wine tours, wine tasting and many related events that will make people aware of the wonderful wines and history of the Attica region. The guided tours, in English and sometimes in German and French, generally start in the vineyards, where the grapes are carefully and tenderly cultivated, and continue to the wineries where visitors are guided through the underground cellars as they learn about the process of wine. Last but not least, the tour concludes with a wine-testing session of the estate’s finest wines.
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ATHENS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) was established in 2008 and operates within the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA). The Agency supports the City of Athens to deliver its strategic plan, to establish Athens as an attractive destination for its residents, visitors, investors and entrepreneurs. The ACVB aims to establish Athens as a top MICE, city-break and leisure destination in the international market. By forging alliances with local stake-holders and the international travel industry, we are building a strong and competitive identity for Athens, through the official City of Athens Guide, www.thisisathens.org. The ACVB has developed a course of activities to reposition Athens in the Meetings Industry and promote the Greek capital as a world-class meetings and convention destination. We employ communication and marketing techniques to promote the city’s high professionalism in event organization and its knowledge economy potential. We invest in projects that enrich the city’s tourism product in order to smooth out seasonality and grow the local visitors’ economy.
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We showcase the destination’ s extrovert personality and networking dynamics through international networking events, exhibitions and fairs and we actively bid for big conventions and meetings on behalf of Athens. The City of Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau was named Europe’s Leading City Tourist Board 2018 in the World Travel Awards Europe 2018.
OUR OBJECTIVES ARE: • to attract and generate events. • to ensure that choosing Athens for staging meetings and incentives is a sound investment and an assurance for the success of any event. • to serve as a link between planners and the meeting industry in Athens. • to promote the city as a business-events destination.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • providing meeting planners with information and advice concerning conference facilities. • offering to all interested parties advice, support, site inspections and other services, which are essential for the successful organization of a conference or a meeting. • providing official support to bid proposals. • providing information on facilities, venues, services in Athens, as well as web services dedicated to the meetings sector through a functional website. • providing promotional material on Athens. • working closely with all public and private institutions to ensure that business visitors are offered a memorable experience in our city.
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AEGEAN AIRLINES 31 Viltanioti St., 145 64 Kifissia, Greece Tel +30 210 6261941 contact@aegeanair.com www.aegeanair.com
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To learn more about Conventions Plus, please visit www.staralliance.com/conventionsplus
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Since June 2010, Aegean Airlines is member of the strongest global airline network, Star Alliance. The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveller. No other airline network offers more flights, more destinations, better connections and no other airline network has more experience in working together across cultures, borders and time zones for the benefit of the worldwide travelers.
Taking advantage of its participation in the Star Alliance network, Aegean Airlines can offer its passengers access to more than 1.290 destinations in 189 countries worldwide. In this context, Aegean Airlines is offering Conventions Plus, a Star Alliance product designed to help make the organizing and attending of international conferences much easier, having one single point of contact. This is achieved through putting access to member airlines’ schedules and all their discounted fares in one handy location. So, no matter where you are, or where you’re travelling to, getting there is nice and simple.
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Aegean Airlines, your partner for Conventions and Congresses.
AEGEAN has been honored with the Skytrax World Airline award, as the best European regional airline for 2017. It is the eighth time that the company has received this distinction, the previous being in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and in 2016.
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ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GR 190 19 Spata, Greece T: +30 210 3531000 F: +30 210 3530001 info@aia.gr www.aia.gr March 28th, 2001 marked the onset of a new era for air transport in Greece, with the opening of the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”, which contributed to the transformation of the capital with one of the most modern, functional and safest airport in the world. Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) was established in 1996 as a Public-Private Partnership with a 30-year B.O.O.T. (Build Own - Operate - Transfer) concession to build and operate the airport and has undertaken successfully a series of very important roles, i.e. manager of the airport, employer and responsible corporate citizen. AIA is a privately managed company, with the Greek State holding 55% of shares, while the private shareholders collectively hold 45%. Thanks to its favourable geographical location at the cross-roads of three continents, state-of-the art infrastructure and top-notch service, the Athens International Airport has earned numerous international distinctions and awards , as well as the trust of passengers. Today, it constitutes one of the major gateways to South-Eastern Europe and forms a unique entrepreneurial entity of economic and social development in the Attica basin. Over 15,000 people are employed as part of the airport community which consists of more than 300 companies closely connected to the Airport Company and contributes to its smooth operations while the Athens Airport City is one of the biggest employment engines in Greece, contributing to the national and local economy by 2,63% of the GDP, as proven by the updated study of the Athens University of Economics and Business relevant study (2012 data).
Athens International Airport’s competitive advantages: • Unrestricted access to 24-hour operations from two independent runways • State-of-the-art technology and equipment • Highest standards in safety and security, offering 100% hold baggage screening • Efficient transfers offering a seamless and pleasant experience • Advanced cargo facilities: three independent third-party cargo handlers and one self-handler operating on a 24-hour basis at dedicated, bonded terminals with a combined capacity of 275,000 tonnes per year • Opportunities for new routes and extra frequencies available • Among Athens International Airport’s Services … • 130 top-quality shops, restaurant-bars & cafes create a highly attractive shopping centre • E-services such as internet & multifunctional kiosks, business centre services, e-check in and Wi-Fi for access to the internet are available in the Main Terminal Building; AIA Mobile applications available for smart phones contribute to thepassengers’ travelling experience • Fully equipped e-lounge (24-h operation) ()
Enhancing Athens connectivity through the attraction of new services and the strengthening and increase of the existing ones is an ongoing process for Athens International Airport aiming at increasing the volume of passengers visiting the airport and expanding the network of destinations. During 2017, the airport is connected to 34 Domestic and 109 International destinations, served by 57 scheduled airlines, out of which 20 Low Cost Carriers (serving 49 cities and 57 airports). In 2016, Athens airport recorded an all-time high performance, with 20.02 million passengers, surpassing previous year traffic by 1.9 million (+10.7% ).
• Seven dedicated lounges for airlines’ Business and First Class passengers
Overall, with 31 new routes and over 258 additional weekly flights, Athens market is characterized by the dynamic expansion of the international route network of the airport’s home-based carriers, the successful performance of Greek and foreign visiting carriers coupled with the introduction of additional frequencies and new routes, the increase of low cost carriers operating to Athens airport and last but not least, spectacular long – haul developments.
• “Executive Valet Parking” service, offering maximum convenience for passengers wishing to experience fast and convenient parking at the airport
To attract new services, introduce additional frequencies or support existing operations, Athens airport offers integrated marketing packages to airlines and conducts • thorough & extensive surveys and market analyses and compiles • extremely detailed and strong business cases for the airlines presented • during meetings and roadshows at the airlines’ head offic and supported by • special tools & projects, depending on the airline’s strategy and business model of operations in the Athens market. AIA is far more than just a gateway to South-Eastern Europe; aiming at continuous growth, the Athens airport develops its extensive real estate assets, conducts large-scale commercial activities and exports the company’s pioneering know-how in the IT sector. Indeed, approximately 40% of the company’s turnover and a significant share of its profits come from non-aeronautical activities. Additionally, in the environmental field, forming a milestone development, AIA’s 8MWp new Photovoltaic Park commenced operations in mid-July 2011, being , at the time of start of operations, the second largest in Greece and the largest in an airport worldwide. Distinguished as one of the best airports in the world in the first years of operation, Athens International Airport offers a wide range of services and facilities, making each moment at the airport a pleasant experience for the travellers, their meeters and greeters, and the airport’s visitors. Athens International Airport maintains one of the best airport terminals in Europe, equipped with state-of-the-art systems, featuring a most user-friendly orientation, comfortable waiting areas and adhering to the highest cleanliness standards. Furthermore, according to the surveys conducted at the airport, our passengers value the airport’s warm ambience, the courtesy of staff, as well as the attractive offer of over 130 quality shops and restaurants in its Airport Shopping Centre as well as a very attractive Retail Park within the Airport compound.
• For disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, AIA provides the necessary conveniences for the proper guidance and flexible mobility within the airport facilities • The 5-star Sofitel Hotel, located just opposite the Main Terminal Building, offers luxury accommodation, as well as business facilities,restaurants, recreation facilities, etc. • A Children’s Creative Entertainment Area to suit the needs of passengers travelling with children
• “Airport Museum”: a permanent Exhibition of Archaeological Find ings from the Airport Area, located at the Main Terminal Building / Departures Level, is open to passengers and visitors from 06:0023:00 daily. The airport’s exhibition of archaeological findings dating from the Neolithic and Early Helladic through the Post-Byz antine period, offers travelers and visitors a “journeythrough time …” • Travel Agencies: Booking for hotels, air travel, boat tickets, cruises, inclusive packages at the airport’s Travel Agencies • 5 car rental companies provide customers with small, big, luxury or 4X4 cars than can satisfy any needs • Full range of currency exchange, bank, and post services • Dedicated luggage storage space • Individual and group porter services are provided throughout the airport compound • Parking facilities; A total of 7,160 parking lots allocated in short and long-term parking areas, with a fully automated parking system facilitating vacancy information, parking guidelines, and payment • Metropolitan Exhibition Centre: With 50.000m2indoor space Metropolitan Expo is the most modern and largest Exhibition & Conference Centre in Greece offering spacious exhibition halls andconference areas providing to all visitors the appropriate ame nities and services such as restaurants, cafe kiosks, business centre, lobbies and cloakrooms Besides the above, Athens International Airport offers to its foreign passengers the “athenspotlighted” card; the FREE Athens City Card, which invites them to discover the unique character, history and cosmopolitan atmosphere of our city through ideal deals,special offers and promotional rates at a range of more than 140enterprises downtown Athens. In specific, the “athenspotlighted” free city card can be used at various cultural sites, museums, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and a wide variety of selected stores all over Athens. The card provides special discounts and benefits at city’s best spots. All the benefits and discounts, as well as the selected locations and the relevant information can be found at athenspotlighted.gr . Enjoy your stay in Athens!
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TRANSPORT FOR ATHENS 15, Metsovou str., 106 82 Athens Greece Tel. : +30 2108200999 Fax : +30 2108212219 Email : oasa@oasa.gr Website: www.tfa.gov.gr
Transport for Athens : The Athens Transport System The Athens Public Transport system is the largest public transport system in Greece and ranked among the best in Europe. It is efficient and provides reliable transportation services to citizens and visitors in the wider Athens metropolitan area. The Athens Public Transport System consists of a metro, a tram and an extensive bus and trolleybus network, which provides easy access to all major points of interest (e.g. Acropolis, Plaka, Museums, etc.), many hotels and major convention centers. The Athens metro is the backbone of the Athens Transport System. It has 3 lines and provides direct connection of the City Center to the city’s entry points like the Airport of Athens, the Port of Piraeus and the Larissis Railway Station. The Athens metro is extended from north (Kifisia) to south (Port of Piraeus) and east to west, connecting the majority of the urban suburbs. Metro Line 1, better known as “ΙLEKTRIKOS”, initially began as steam powered and later became electric powered. It has been connecting Athens with Piraeus since 1869 while the new metro lines (lines 2&3) are considered among the gems of modern Athens. The construction of the two new lines (2 & 3) made headlines when ancient artefacts were found underground and halted its progress. Many of these ancient artefacts are presented in special exhibits incorporated into the design of the stations of metro line 2 and 3.
The Athens bus and trolleybus network is very extensive and allows the travelers to reach the most distant points in the metro area. The environmental friendly bus fleet amounts a total of more than 2000 vehicles and has one of the largest CNG and trolley fleet in Europe, consisting of 614 CNG buses and 366 electric trolleys respectively. All vehicles of the bus fleet are modern, air-conditioned and accessible to people with reduced mobility. Furthermore, EXPRESS buses connect the Athens International Airport with the city Center (Syntagma sq.), the Piraeus Port and the Intercity Bus Terminal (KTEL Kifisos) on a 24hour basis. The Athens tram is one of the big projects that have been built for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. It connects the southern suburbs with the city center, while also provides a scenic ride and transport service along the coastal line. The Athens Transport System offers a wide variety of tickets for citizens, visitors and tourists. Daily tickets, 3-day tourist tickets and 5-day tickets offer unlimited travel, at a low price, with all transport means, within the city, while the 3-day tourist ticket also includes a roundtrip route to the airport. Special group tickets for use by convention attendees can also be provided, after a special fare settlement with the Conference/ Congress Organizing Committee.
The Athens metro stations are very impressive and are included among the most beautiful stations in Europe, with several of them being small museums by presenting original artifacts or replicas of archeological treasures, which were found during excavations.
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HOTELS
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MEETING PLANNER’S GUIDE
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ATHENAEUM INTERCONTINENTAL ATHENS Syngrou Avenue 89-93, 117 45 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9206000 Fax +30 210 9206500 www.intercontinental.com/athens www.athenaeumicathens.com
Awarded Greece’s Leading Business Hotel time and again, the Athenaeum InterContinental combines unparalleled levels of service with upscale facilities. Within a short distance from the city centre, the 553 contemporary rooms of the hotel provide all modern conveniences, while the two dedicated Club InterContinental floors offer exclusive complimentary services. With a total floor space of 6,000 m2, the meeting facilities of the hotel feature 40 break out rooms including Athenaeum Ballroom, the biggest column free conference venue in Athens. The award winning dining venues of the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens as well as its outdoor pool and luxurious I-Spa make even the shortest stay into a most memorable experience.
• Complimentary shuttle bus from/to city centre • Authentic works of art throughout the hotel
553 rooms, the most spacious in Athens (35 m2) • 6,000 m2 of flexible meeting space, including the largest Ballroom • Award winning dining venues • High end leisure facilities include I-Spa, outdoor pool & 24hr gym • Exquisite views of the Acropolis & Lycabettus Mount
• Meeting rooms: 40 (including natural daylight meetings rooms) • Maximum plenary capacity: 1,500 delegates
• City centre: 2 km / Piraeus port: 10 km
• Exhibition space: 3,500 m2
• Athens International Airport: 35 km
• Audio Visual company on site / High speed wireless Internet access in all meeting rooms
• Nearest metro station: 5 minutes walking distance
• 24hr Reception & Concierge / 24hr Business Centre • In house laundry & dry cleaning service • Car rental assistance / Tour booking / Exchange service • High-speed wireless Internet access
Name of Room Aphrodite Aphrodite I Aphrodite II Aphrodite III Athenaeum Conference R & L Athenaeum Conference Board Rm Athenaeum Conference Athenaeum Conference I Athenaeum Conference II Athenaeum Conference III Arcade I Arcade II Arcade I & II Arcade III Alpha Beta Epsilon Zeta Kappa Omikron Omikron I Omikron II Ypsilon Ypsilon I Ypsilon II Ypsilon III Ypsilon IV -1 Banquet Lobby Athenaeum Ballroom Athenaeum Ballroom I Athenaeum Ballroom II Athenaeum Ballroom III Omega Lamda VIP Delta Sigma Theta -2 Banquet Lobby
Theatre Classroom Reception Style Style Style 500 100 63 100 200 108 250 100 60 150 100 150 90 150 40 27 40 50 27 45 36 18 40 120 72 100 35 15 40 170 96 150 16 16 16 16 100 110 380 40 40 70 70 -
6 6 6 6 60 70 120 18 18 36 36 -
1,500 400 500 400 100 70 100 40 30 50 -
750 220 270 220 50 36 50 27 18 27 -
200 100 100 350 40 40 50 50 250 1,500 350 500 350 100 50 100 40 30 40 600
GROUND LEVEL Banquet U-Shape Boardroom Style Style Style 460 80 40 36 200 60 54 190 40 36 10 120 60 54 30 15 14 40 18 14 30 15 14 100 40 38 30 15 14 130 51 50 10 LEVEL -1 10 10 10 10 15 180 80 36 32 90 36 32 300 30 15 12 30 15 12 60 23 22 60 23 22 LEVEL -2 1,300 280 63 56 350 69 56 280 63 56 80 30 26 40 21 20 80 30 26 40 15 14 20 15 14 40 15 14 -
Area
Dimensions: Length x Width
Height
(sqm) 623 105 298 219 102 28 146 48 52 44 138 50 188 40
(sqft) 6,705 1,130 3,210 2,360 1,100 300 1,570 520 560 470 1,330 539 2,023 340
(m) 45.00 x 15.00 7.40 x 15.00 21.50 x 15.00 15.00 x 15.00 19.00 x 5.40 6.50 x 4.00 22.00 x 6.60 7.40 x 6.60 8.00 x 6.60 6.60 x 6.60 15.70 x 8.80 n/a n/a 6.70 x 5.50
(ft) 147.60 x 49.20 24.30 x 49.20 70.50 x 49.20 49.20 x 49.20 62.30 x 17.70 21.30 x 13.00 72.20 x 21.60 24.30 x 21.60 26.20 x 21.60 21.60 x 21.60 45.95 x 28.90 n/a n/a 21.90 x 18.00
(m) 3.19 3.19 3.19 3.19 3.28 3.28 3.31 3.31 3.31 3.31 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.88
(ft) 10.46 10.46 10.46 10.46 10.76 10.76 10.85 10.85 10.85 10.85 9.45 9.45 9.45 9.45
23 23 22 22 41 216 105 111 361 51 56 75 78 350
250 250 240 240 440 2,325 1,130 1,200 3,890 550 600 810 840 3,770
6.00 x 4.00 6.00 x 4.00 6.00 x 3.80 6.00 x 3.70 6.90 x 6.50 16.00 x 13.90 15.50 x 7.00 16.00 x 6.90 25.60 x 13.90 7.50 x 6.90 7.50 x 7.40 11.20 x 6.70 11.20 x 7.00 27.00 x 36.00
19.70 x 13.10 19.70 x 13.10 19.70 x 12.50 19.70 x 12.10 22.60 x 21.30 52.50 x 45.60 50.90 x 23.00 52.50 x 22.60 84.00 x 45.60 24.60 x 22.60 24.60 x 24.20 36.70 x 22.00 36.70 x 22.90 88.60 x 118.10
2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.84 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.90
9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.30 12.30 10.50 10.50 9.80 9.80 9.80 9.80 9.80 9.50
1,455 434 526 495 135 94 137 50 38 62 463
15,660 4,670 5,660 5,330 1,450 1,010 1,470 540 410 670 4,980
145.60 x 103.40 103.40 x 45.30 103.40 x 54.80 103.40 x 45.30 42.70 x 34.50 34.50 x 29.90 42.70 x 34.50 24.90 x 20.70 20.00 x 20.70 26.60 x 20.70 129.60 x 68.90
5.74 5.74 5.74 5.74 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.28 2.28 3.00
18.80 18.80 18.80 18.80 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 9.80
44.40 x 31.50 31.50 x 13.80 31.50 x 16.70 31.50 x 13.80 13.00 x 10.50 10.50 x 9.10 13.00 x 10.50 7.60 x 6.30 6.10 x 6.30 8.10 x 6.30 39.50 x 21.00
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ATHENSWAS 5 Dionysiou Areopagitou str. T: +30 210 9249954 F: +30 210 9245264 info@athenswas.gr www.athenswas.gr
AthensWas is the hotel of choice for travelers visiting Athens for business or pleasure. It was created to delight visitors who want to experience Athens’ tranquil, attractive side, in what has been the heart of the city since ancient times. It is a Design HotelTM and designed in line with the core principles of classical modernism. The aesthetic of its rooms and communal spaces is defined by clean, uncluttered lines and natural materials. The end result is warm spaces in which the visitor feels utterly at home from the moment they walk through the door—the best possible recipe for a calm and restful stay. At the hotel’s rooftop, gazing at the Acropolis rock from the historical area of Plaka on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Chef Thodoris Papanikolaou takes care of the “Sense Fine Dining Restaurant”. The recipes he presents reflect his culinary philosophy: the today’s modern look of a Greek cuisine that does not diverge from its roots and memories.
• Air conditioning • Breakfast room • Bar-Restaurant • Roof top Bar-Restaurant • Coffee shop • Lobby • Fitness Center • Meeting room • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • In-house laundry and dry cleaning service 24-hours in advance • Car rental assistance
AthensWas hotel is the second luxury hotel of ANEMI HOTELS Group. The company owns another property on the island of Folegandros, Anemi hotel. www.anemihotels.com www.athenswas.gr
• Tour booking assistance
21 rooms of different types • Air conditioning • Free Wi-Fi internet • Electronic safe • Syntagma: 1 km
• Mini-Bar
• Piraeus port: 13 km
• Coffee tray with Nespresso machine in room types - Superior Deluxe Room - AthensWas Suite - Hellenic Suite
• Athens International Airport: 34 km • Nearest metro station: 200m from Acropolis Metro Station
• Bathroom amenities
Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/Sq.ft
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DIVANI APOLLON PALACE & THALASSO Agiou Nikolaou 10, Vouliagmeni 166 71, Αthens Tel +30 210 8911100 Fax +30 210 9658010 info@divaniapollon.gr www.divaniapollonhotel.com
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalaasso is situated in Vouliagmeni, in the sandy beach of Kavouri, 30 minutes’ drive from Athens city centre and 25 minutes drive from the airport. The hotel is the ideal venue for business or pleasure, features 280 rooms and suites with view to the sea, 4 restaurants and extensive meeting space with capacity of 4.325 delegates. Recreation includes water sports, tennis, golf nearby and a 3500 square meter Spa & Thalassotherapy Centre the only facility of its kind in Athens. The Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
• Beach Bar • Pool Bar • 24-hour room service • Business center • Luggage storage room • Night turn down service • Shoe shine service • Garage car parking for 150 vehicles • Doctor on call
• Syntagma: 20 km
• Retail shops
• Piraeus port: 17 km
• Shuttle bus from hotel to City Center
• Athens International Airport: 19 km
• Fitness Center • Two saunas • Outdoor tennis court with flood lighting • Children’s playground
280 rooms and suites including:
• 3500 m2 Spa & Thalassotherapy Center
• 194 Superior Rooms
• Private sandy beach
• 73 executive rooms
• Free umbrellas, sun beds & chairs
• 12 suites
• Water sport facilities
• 1 Presidential Suite
• Outdoor pool sea water with Jacuzzi
• Sat TV
• Outdoor pool fresh water with Jacuzzi
• Radio
• Outdoor children’s pool
• Direct dial phone with voicemail
• Heated indoor pool fresh water
• Wireless Internet
• Steam bath
• Mini bar
• Extensive gardens
• In room safe
• Jogging route outside the hotel
• Hair dryer
• Glyfada golf – 18 hole course, 3km drive
• Magnifying mirror
• Vouliagmeni Marina, 2km drive
• Bathrobes • Non smoking rooms available upon request • Direct Dial Telephone • Daily turndown service
• Meeting Rooms: 18
• Air conditioning
• Maximum Plenary Capacity: 1,200
• 2 restaurants
• Exhibition Space: 2,500 m2
• Lounge & veranda • Bar • Snack Bar
Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/
Aristotelis Divanis Platon Aphrodite Aphrodite A Aphrodite B Aphrodite C Poseidon Poseidon A Poseidon B Poseidon C Athina Athina A Athina B Kleoniki Kleoniki A Kleoniki B
755 400 273 53 50 138 391 71 75 170 385 230 98 194 96 98
Capacity
Width Theater Classroom U-Shape Height (m) Length (m) 5 1200 600 160 3 400 230 80 3.3 180 120 3.3 50 25 24 3.3 50 25 24 3.3 150 85 70 3 300 210 70 3 70 40 28 3 70 40 28 3 100 70 45 3 220 150 80 3 180 130 60 3 70 50 30 2.70 220 110 55 2.7 100 50 45 2.7 100 50 45
Extras Banquet
Cocktail
700 350 200 40 40 80 280 40 40 80 250 100 60 160 60 60
1200 500 250 350 350 300 100 100
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DIVANI CARAVEL HOTEL 2, Vas. Alexandrou Ave., 161 21 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7207000 Fax +30 210 7236683 info@divanicaravel.gr www.divanicaravelhotel.com
Divani Caravel is a proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World. The hotel offers luxury and style in the heart of Athens. It is located just minutes away from Constitution square, just a short walk from fashionable Kolonaki with its boutiques and famous cafés and restaurants as well as all the major cultural points such as museums, galleries, theaters, the hotel is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of this beautiful historic city. Divani Caravel features 471 rooms including 69 executive rooms and 2 Presidential Suites, 3 restaurants and extensive meeting facilities of 4,000 m2. On the roof top of the hotel with panoramic view of the city of Athens, “The Peak Health Club & Spa” and the swimming pool are operating all year around offering you a relaxing environment.
• Second telephone set (in Executive Rooms & Suites) • Stereo Music System (in Executive Rooms & Suites) • Ironing facilities (in Executive Rooms & Suites) • Coffee & Tea making facilities (in Executive Rooms & Suites) • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • Car rental assistance • Tour booking assistance • Exchange service
• “The Peak” Health Club & SPA • Indoor/outdoor swimming Pool • Syntagma: 1.5 km
• 24 hour Room Service
• Piraeus port: 13 km
• Laundry & Dry cleaning services
• Athens International Airport: 30 km
• Business Centre
• Nearest metro station: Evangelismos 5’ walking distance
• Private Parking available/ Valet Service • Secretarial Services available • Limousine, car rental service • News agency
• Superior Rooms 358
• Hairdresser
• Family Rooms 4
• Shuttle bus to the city centre
• Executive Rooms 69
• ATM machine in Hotel Lobby
• Superior Suites 10
• LCD TV information board
• Family Suites 6
• 1 Restaurant “Amalia”
• Deluxe Suites 11
• 1 cafe Restaurant “Constantinople”
• Executive Suites 15
• 1 bar Restaurant : “Brown’s”
• Presidential Suites 2
• 1 lounge
• Air conditioning
• 1 pool bar (summer season)
• Hair dryers • Wireless and wired internet supported by fiber optic line • Voice Mail • Electronic key card locks
• Member of Leading Hotels of the world
• Mini Bar
• Prime location
• Safety Deposit Box
• One of the largest ballrooms in the city
• Satellite & Cable TV
• Fully renovated in 2003
• Soundproof Windows
• R oof garden offers a magnificent backdrop of Lycabettus Hill and the Acropolis for any event.
• Second telephone line available in all rooms Function Rooms Sq.m.
• 16 fully equipped function rooms • 4,000 m2 of meeting space • Fully soundproof • Latest audiovisual technology • Most function rooms have natural daylight • Max. Plenary capacity: 1,100 pax • Exhibition space: 1,150 m2
OLYMPIA A OLYMPIA B OLYMPIA FOYER OLYMPIA OLYMPIA HALL VERGINA ILISSOS MACEDONIA A MACEDONIA B MACEDONIA FOYER MACEDONIA KOZANI EDESSA NAOUSSA MACEDONIA HALL PELLA MYCENAE PELLA-MYCENAE HALL HORIZON ATHENS VIEW FLORINA LOBBY SUITE ARISTOTELIS 1 ARISTOTELIS 2 ARISTOTELIS 3
300 300 600 550 1150 330 420 210 210 420 550 60 60 60 970 106 163
Dimensions Height Length (m) Width (m) 5 16.5X18 5 16.5X18 5 33X18 4 5 3 26X12.5 3 26X16 3 14X15 3 14X15 3 28X15 3 3 8.5X7 3 8.5X7 3 8.5X7 3 12X9 3 20.5X8
Capacity Extras Services Natural Exhibition A/V Internet Theater Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail daylight space equipment access 450 220 90 250 400 √ √ √ 450 220 80 250 350 √ √ √ 1000 500 170 580 1000 √ √ √ 350 400 √ √ √ 1300 1000 1500 √ √ √ 300 160 80 240 300 √ √ √ 500 290 86 330 500 √ √ √ √ 220 110 50 150 200 √ √ √ √ 220 110 50 150 200 √ √ √ √ 500 290 86 330 500 √ √ √ √ 350 400 √ √ √ √ 50 28 20 30 40 √ √ √ √ 50 28 20 30 40 √ √ √ √ 50 28 20 30 40 √ √ √ √ 800 700 1000 √ √ √ √ 100 60 35 110 120 √ √ √ 140 80 45 110 140 √ √ √ √
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20X10 25.5X11.8 8.2X5.3 4.8X5.5 4.5X3.5 7.15X5 6.05X3.4
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DIVANI PALACE ACROPOLIS Parthenonos 19-25, 11742 Athens - Greece T: +30 2 1 09 28 01 00 F: +30 2 1 09 21 49 93 info@divaniacropolis.gr www.divaniacropolishotel.com
Situated in the shadow of the Acropolis, the deluxe Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel lies only 100m away, from the New Museum of Acropolis. Renovated in 2001, this luxurious offering from the Divani Collection affords guests a unique opportunity to experience all that Athens has to offer. With all the amenities of a modern hotel, a breathtaking backdrop, and a staff renowned for their hospitality, the Divani Palace Acropolis has long been the first choice for discerning travelers in Athens. Enjoy delectable culinary creations in one of our four on-site restaurants and bars. Experience true Greek hospitality, while dining on the roof garden with a view of the Acropolis and the clear night sky above you. The Hotel offers 250 luxury rooms and suites, all with a private balcony from which to behold the magnificent surroundings. Every room includes a well appointed bathroom swathed in marble and all the modern amenities that you need: most rooms nave a superb view of the Acropolis. The Divani Acropolis Palace stands in a unique place in the shadow of the Acropolis, in the heart of the old city of Athens. The Hotel offers 250 comfortable rooms, most of them with a superb view of the Acropolis. 2 restaurants and 1 roof garden restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis. Divani Palace Acropolis offers 1,500 square meters of meeting space, which provides the ideal atmosphere for your conferences, meetings or events.
• Electronic key card lock system • Hairdryers • Hi-fi system in the suites
2 restaurants 1 roof garden restaurant 1 bar Pool snack bar • Laundry and dry cleaning services • Doctor available (hospital within 10 minutes) • 24-hour room service • Retail shops • Separate check-in desk for conventions • Parking nearby • Pre-registration upon request • Private catering upon request • Babysitting available on request • Limousine service • Car rental-Tourist information • Foreign currency exchange • Shuttle bus to the city center • Business Center
• Syntagma: 1 km
• Secretarial services
• Piraeus port: 10 km
• Internet access
• Athens International Airport: 35 km
• ATM system service
• Nearest metro station: 5’ walking distance
• Outdoor swimming pool • Glyfada 18-hole course golf, 30 minutes drive • Tennis court, 15 minutes drive • Acropolis and Herodeon theater, just a few minutes walk from the hotel
250 comfortable rooms 7 luxuriously appointed spacious suites Executive rooms Deluxe rooms
• Athens Concert Hall, 15 minutes drive • Beach 15 minutes drive
• Individually adjustable temperature control • Satellite and cable TV • Mini bar
• Close to the Acropolis Museum and Herodeon theater
• Safe deposit box
• All rooms with balcony
• Radio
• 10’ drive to the Athenian Riviera
• Digital phone system with voicemail
• Walking distance from Plaka
• ISDN lines and data port
• Friendly atmosphere
Meeting rooms, Plenary capacity, Exhibition space: Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/Sq.ft
THEMISTOCLES A THEMISTOCLES B ASPASIA ARISTOTELIS A ARISTOTELIS B ERECHTHION ERECHTHION SUITE ACROPOLIS SECRET indoor ACROPOLIS SECRET outdoor
110 sq.m 75 sq.m 400 sq.m 185 sq.m 125 sq.m 195 sq.m 25 sq.m 130 sq.m 200 sq.m
Capacity
Height (m/ft) Length Width (m/ft) Theater Classroom 2.50m 2.50m 3.20m 3.20m 3.20m 3m 2.80m 2.90m
12x9m 12x6m 32x12.50m 16x11.50m 13.80x9m 14.50x13.50m 6.15x4.05m 9.50x14m 8.10x24.50m
80 60 450 110 80 300 24 140
60 30 280 70 50 180 18 80
Extras
Services
U-Shape Banquet Cocktail Natural daylight Exhibition space A/V equipment Internet access 30 28 42 30 60 15 32
90 40 300 150 90 180 16 80 110
100 60 400 180 100 220 10 100 150
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ELECTRA PALACE ATHENS 18-20, N. Nikodimou St., 105 57 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3370000 Fax +30 210 3241875 epconcierge@electrahotels.gr www.electrahotels.gr
Stately, with the air of an era long gone, the Electra Palace Athens, hospitable and aristocratic, awaits to welcome you in the heart of the city. Classical in its architecture and design, blending beautifully with the noble historical buildings of the Plaka area, the hotel’s elegant luxury is complemented by the majestic views of the Acropolis that can be enjoyed from the rooftop restaurant, pool, rooms and suites. Marble-tiled bathrooms; soft duvets; Jacuzzi bathtubs; custom furniture; these are but a few of the details that make the Electra Palace Athens luxuriously enjoyable. The amenities of our hotel will leave you wanting for nothing more: for your comfort and enjoyment, here you will find free Wi-Fi internet connection, laptop size electronic safes and fully equipped bathrooms with hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers, magnifying mirror and more.
• Electronic key card lock • Direct Dial Telephone • Wireless Internet • Daily turndown service • Central heating-cooling system • Bar • Coffee shop • Lobby • Business desk • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • 2 4-hour in-house laundry and dry cleaning service • Car rental assistance • Tour booking assistance
• Syntagma: 500 m
• Exchange service
• Piraeus port: 15 km
• Underground garage
• Athens International Airport: 40 km • Nearest metro station: 5’ walking distance • “ ELECTRA” Roof Garden Restaurant has earned “TOQUE D’OR” and “GOURMET” awards • S ituated in the old town of Plaka and within walking distance from the Acropolis
135 rooms and 20 suites • Breakfast room
• Breathtaking view to the Acropolis and Plaka
• Central heating-cooling system
• Meeting rooms with natural daylight
• Mini bar
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
• Voicemail • Wireless Internet • Sat TV • Electronic safe
• Meeting rooms: 5 • Plenary capacity: 300 in theatre style • Exhibition space: 300 sqm (alkioni+electra+lefkothea+foyer)
Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/ Sq.ft
Height (m/ft)
Length Width (m/ft)
Capacity Theater
Classroom
Extras
U-Shape
Banquet
Cocktail
Natural daylight
Services
Exhibition A/V space equipment
Internet access
ALKIONI
81
2,45
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100
60
30
70
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2,45
5,25x12,20
90
45
30
55
90
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2,45
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36
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2,45
190
105
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120
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3,00
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140
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120
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GRAND RESORT LAGONISSI 40th km Athens-Sounion, 190 10 Attica ,Greece Hotel Information and Requests Tel +30 22910 76000 Fax +30 22910 24534 sales@helioshotels.gr www.grandresort.gr
Your Story of Success… Prepare to write your own story of success at some of the most exceptional meeting venues nuzzled in a 72-acre private peninsula in the Athenian Riviera - only 20 minutes from Athens International airport - with stunning views to the Aegean Sea and do business in style! Rightfully recognized as one of the best Athens business hotels, the Grand Resort Lagonissi invites executive travelers to plan the most successful business meetings, corporate meeting events and conference sessions at state-of-the-art venues perfectly appointed with upscale amenities and facilities. Add to that the amazing variety of exceptional dining choices, the marvelous accommodation options and wide range of recreational and wellness proposals and experience how a business holiday can magically turn into a dream vacation on the cosmopolitan Athenian Riviera in the south suburbs of Athens in Greece.
• Concierge & Guest relations desk • Same day Dry-cleaning & Laundry service • Hair salon • Sun-beds, umbrellas and bar service • Valet parking • Private indoor parking • News-stand & shop • Electric Golf Carts •
• Helipad & Helicopter service • Limousine service & Car rent • Yacht rent • Private sightseeing transfer & guided tours • Private Jet service • 7 Award winning restaurants • 3 Bars
• Syntagma: 36 km • Piraeus port: 42 km • Athens International Airport: 22 km • 1 outdoor heated swimming pool • 2 floodlit lawn tennis courts • Sandy beaches with sun beds & umbrellas • Jogging through hotel gardens & pathways • Basketball • Volleyball • Mini-golf • Watersports
• Luxury Rooms • Deluxe Residence & Vista Suites • Sunset Superior Rooms with Shared heated pool • Penthouse Suites • Deluxe Beachfront bungalows • Mediterranean Bungalows • Mediterranean Suites • Deluxe Bungalows sharing pool • Sunset Suites with gym infnity pool • 24-Hour room service • Premium bath and skin care essentials • Terry bathrobes & slippers • Wireless high-speed Internet access • Twice daily maid service
• “Cine Lagonissi” Open-Air Cinema
• Grand Conference Hall • Business centre • Boardrooms for private meetings • Wireless High-speed Internet • Indoor parking facility with direct access to Grand Hall Meeting Rooms: 15 Maximum Plenary Capacity: 1,350 Exhibition Space: 2,500m2
• ThalaSpa Spa Chenot & Fitness club NAME
Sq.m/ Sq.ft
Length m
Width m
Height m
Natural Daylight
Room Location
Can you display a car inside the meeting room
Pillars
Cosmos Ballroom Cosmos Ballroom A Cosmos Ballroom B Ballroom Foyer Zeus Galaxy I Galaxy II Galileo Athina Neptune Achilles Aris Hector Red Room Delphi Ilida Olympia
1.125/12.110 600/6.458 525/5.651 675/7266 525/5.651 101/1.087 113/1.216 145/1.560 142/1.560 82/883 64/688 78/840 62/678 180/1938 80/861 58/624 224/2411
45 24 21 45 35 14,8 14,8 14,8 9,8 9,8 9,8 9,8 9,8 20 12,3 9 16,5
25 25 25 15 15 6,8 7,65 7,65 7,7 8,4 7,95 6,5 6,3 9 6,5 6,5 13,6
5,8 5,8 5,8 5,8 4,8 3,8 4,8 3,8 2,5 2,5 2,5 2,5 2,5 3,8 2,5 3,8 3,8
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Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor 1st Floor 2nd Floor 2nd Floor
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Max Caps Theatre
Max Caps Cabaret
Max Caps Classroom
Max Caps Ushape
1350 550 490
462 196 154
800 336 252
140 70 70
600 85 90 125 110 75 70 55 50 80 80 80 180
126 60 60 72 90 36 36 36 36 70 36 36 48
122 48 48 63 78 24 24 24 24 70 24 24 36
100 40 48 56 50 32 32 30 30 35 26 26 38
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HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, ATHENS 1, Vas. Georgiou A’ st. 105 64 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3330000 Fax +30 210 3228034 www.grandebretagne.gr
Located in the heart of Athens, the Hotel Grande Bretagne enjoys the ideal location in the city center and has been repeatedly awarded by significant international communities. With 320 elegant rooms and suites, 2 significant restaurants, 4 Bars and the renowned GB Spa, the landmark hotel offers so the utmost accommodation experience as an unrivaled perspective of Athens’ mythical history.
• 2 Restaurants
• Wi-Fi
• 4 Bars
• GB Spa
• 1 Cigar Lounge
• 1 Indoor Swimming Pool
• Valet Service
• 1 Outdoor Swimming Pool
• 24 Hour Concierge Service
• Fitness Studio
• Personalized Butler Service
• Hair Salon
• Business Center
• Baby Sitting
• Syntagma: 0 km. • Piraeus port: 12 km.
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• Athens International Airport: 33 km. • Nearest metro station: 1’ walking distance • Member of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts • Most historic hotel in the city • Located in the heart of the city With meticulous attention to detail, the 320 rooms and suites marry charming old-world elegance with state-of-the-art facilities whereas the 56 suites enjoy additional benefits including personalised Butler Service. Each guest room incorporates the latest modern enhancements and captures the essence of gracious hospitality. • No Smoking
• Bathrobes
• Air Conditioning
• Hairdryer
• LED Television
• Slippers
• High Speed Internet
• Turndown Service
• Voicemail
• Shoe Shine Service
• Radio • Mini Bar
• Complimentary Bottles of Water
• Safe
• Laundry Service
• Deluxe Bathroom Amenities
• 24 Hour Room Service • Wake-up Call Service
• Multi-awarded GB Spa • GB Roof Garden
The Hotel Grande Bretagne is the ultimate choice for refined business meetings and lavish social affairs. Featuring over 1,100 square meters of exquisite function space, the hotel offers the Grand Ballroom, Golden Room, Royal Room, Athenian Hall and its smaller meeting rooms: Boardroom, Churchill’s, Chairman’s, Diplomat’s, and the Executive Room. The Hotel Grande Bretagne and the adjacent King George - sister properties and both proud members of The Luxury Collection - enhance the options for rooms, suites and meeting spaces, offering a total meeting space of 1,600 sq. m. and 19 meeting rooms, as well as a total number of 422 guest-rooms. • Meeting Rooms: 14 • Meeting Space: 1,100m² • Maximum Capacity: 800 • Total guest rooms: 320 rooms • Max commitable rooms: 320 rooms • Largest Exhibit Space: 439m² • Max Reception Capacity: 500 persons • Max Banquet Capacity: 408 persons • Max Theater Seating: 450 persons
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THE GRAND BALLROOM THE GRAND BALLROOM A THE GRAND BALLROOM B THE GRAND BALLROOM C THE GOLDEN ROOM THE GOLDEN ROOM A THE GOLDEN ROOM B THE GOLDEN ROOM C THE GOLDEN ROOM D THE ROYAL ROOM THE ATHENIAN HALL EXECUTIVE CHURCHILL'S THE BOARDROOM CHAIRMAN'S DIPLOMAT'S
CEILING AREA SIZE T/S FRONT T/S BACK C/S FRONT C/S BACK U-SHAPE HOLLOW BANQUET HEIGHT RECEPTION CABARET (m2) (mXm) PROJECTION PROJECTION PROJECTION PROJECTION BOARDROOM SQUARE SERVED m
438.9 33 X 13.3 146.3 11 X 13.3 146.3 11 X 13.3 146.3 11 X 13.3 311.3 28.3 X 11 82.5 7.5 X 11 82.5 7.5 X 11 82.5 7.5 X 11 63.8 5.8 X 11 143 11 X 13 96 12 X 8 27 5 X 5.5 23 7 X 3.3 40 8X5 27 9X3 27 9X3
5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 2.8 2.25 4.66 2.5 2.65 2.5
448 98 98 98 320 70 70 70 56 98 24
368
256
56
216 84 84 84 168 36 36 36 24 60 18
168
120
102 33 33 33 84 24 24 24 22 33 12 11 11 11 11
114 42 42 42 96 30 30 30 26 42
500 150 150 150 300 75 75 75 50 120 100
800 336 252 122 48 48 63 78 24 24 24 24 70 24 24
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HILTON ATHENS HOTEL 46 Vassilissis Sofias Ave., 115 28 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7281000 Fax +30 210 7281111 www.athens.hilton.com
This is not just a hotel. It’s a legacy in Athens. An architectural marvel, the Hilton Athens was built in 1963 and has been fully renovated in 2003. The hotel boasts 506 spacious rooms and some of the best city views available. You can almost touch the Acropolis! Hilton Athens has the largest outdoor pool in the city center and features five restaurants and two bars (Byzantino, Milos, Aethrion Lounge, Galaxy Bar Restaurant and Oasis Pool Bar & Grill). The hotel is just 25 minutes away from the airport by direct subway. It features 23 meeting rooms with natural light for up to 1,300 people, a Business Center from 06:30 – 23:30 and an Executive Lounge with Acropolis view. You can also visit the Hiltonia Spa featuring an indoor pool, a fully equipped fitness room, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi a Pilates studio with natural light, and an endless array of health and beauty treatments.
• Sat TV • Fridge • Direct Dial Telephone • Voicemail • Wireless Internet • Breakfast room • Bar • Coffee shop • Lobby • Business desk • 24 Hours reception desk • 24-hour in-house laundry and dry cleaning service • Car rental assistance • Tour booking assistance • Exchange service
• Syntagma: 1.5 km
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• Piraeus port: 10 km • Athens International Airport: 35 km • Nearest metro station: 5’ walking distance
• Air conditioning • Breakfast room • Galaxy Bar • BIggest outdoor swimming pool in the center of Athens • Lobby
Total number of rooms: 506 Rooms with Acropolis view: 163 Rooms with city view: 343 Suites: 34
• Meeting Rooms: 23 • Maximum Plenary Capacity: 1100 • Exhibition Space: 2000sq. m
• Air conditioning • Electronic cafe • Electronic key card lock
Function Rooms
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Sq.m/Sq.ft Terpsichore A+B+C Terpsichore A Terpsichore B Terpsichore C Terpsichore D Erato A +B+C Erato A Erato B Erato C Terpsichore Ballroom Hesperides Thalia 1+2+3+4 Thalia 1 Thalia 2 Thalia 3 Thalia 4 Galaxy Kos Ikaria Patmos Santorini 1 Santorini 2 Santorini 3 Santorini 4 Santorini 5 Santorini 6 Santorini 1+2+3+4+5+6
652/7018 360/3875 180/1937 112/1205 425/4574 190/2045 64/688 64/688 64/688 1267/13368 315/3390 450/4843 74/796 135/1453 105/1130 136/1463 192/2066 25/269 25/269 44/473 60/645 60/645 40/430 39/419 41/441 65/699 305/3283
Height (m/ft) 4.4 / 14 4.4 / 14 4.4 / 14 4.4 / 14 4.4 / 14 4.4/14 4.4/14 4.4/14 4.4/14 4.4/14 5.2/17 2.5/8.2 2.5/8.2 2.5/8.2 2.5/8.2 2.5/8.2 2.75/9 2.3/8.2 2.3/8.2 2.3/8.2 2.5/8.2 2.3/7.5 2.3/7.5 2.3/7.5 2.3/7.5 2.3/7.5 2.3/7.5
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Length Width (m/ft) 15/49 15/49 15/49 15/49 15/49 8/26 8/26 8/26 8/26 39/127 15/49 13/42 7.4/24 13.5/44 15/49 16/52 12/39 6/19.6 6/19.6 8/26 6.5/21 6.5/21 5/16 6/19.6 6/19.6 9.5/31 20/65
Theater 750 400 180 70 350 180 50 50 50 1100 300 250 50 80 90 110 180 20 20 50 50 20 40 40 60 220
Classroom 400 200 98 63 180 80 24 24 24 600 140 180 30 60 70 72 108 10 10 28 28 28 28 36 120
U-Shape 130 84 51 40 80 67 27 27 27 66 122 25 35 48 51 66 12 12 20 20 14 14 20 -
Extras
Banquet Cocktail 528 312 144 96 348 144 48 48 48 972 252 312 60 72 96 96 120 10 10 30 30 30 30 48 204
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THE MARGI 11, Litous str, Vouliagmeni 16671, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 8929000 Fax +30 210 8960229 themargi@themargi.gr www.themargi.gr
Set in an exclusive environment, with state-of-the-art event facilities and a host of sophisticated services, The Margi is an ideal location for corporate gatherings, from small meetings to largescale incentives and elegant parties. Two conference rooms and five conference suites are designed to accommodate functions in the business hotel’s cozy, well-decorated environment. The Margi Farm, 20 minutes away from The Margi, is also available for social or corporate events where you can create with your team different farm activities such as cooking classes and vegetable picking. To accompany your business events in the Athenian Riviera, discover our hotel’s unique services & facilities. Our executive chef’s celebrated cuisine is available on made-to-order menus, from healthy coffee breaks to fancy seven-course gala dinners by the pool. Combining the above with full technological support in our meeting rooms (high-speed Internet access, built-in projection screens, cutting edge light controls), The Margi team offers an unrivalled level of meeting expertise in Athens and is ready to respond promptly to every need.
89 Rooms & Suites 2 Restaurants Swimming Pool Fitness Suite Lounge Spa
• Wireless Internet • 24 hours Reception • 24-hours Room Service • Concierge Service • Guest Relations • Internet Point • Valet Parking • Satellite TV • Mini Bar • Safe Box • Direct Dial Telephone Voicemail
• Syntagma: 21 Km
• Laundry / Dry Cleaning
• Piraeus port: 24 Km • Athens International Airport: 23 Km • Nearest metro station: 10 Km • Meeting rooms: 2 • Plenary capacity: 400 persons (theater style) • Exhibition space: 326 sq.m. Function Rooms
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Capacity
Height (m/ft)
Length Width (m/ft)
Theater Classroom
U-Shape
Extras Banquet
Cocktail
Natural daylight V
J-Hall
181 sq.m.
3.2 m
21.9 m - 8.2 m
250
148
59
196
300
M-Hall
326 sq.m.
3.1 m
25.1 m - 10.4 m
400
200
72
320
400
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ATHENS MARRIOTT HOTEL 385, Syngrou Ave., 175 64 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9471000 Fax +30 210 9471010 athensmarriott@chandris.gr www.marriottathens.com
The Athens Marriott hotel is located on the bustling artery of Syngrou Avenue, opposite the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, which houses the national Opera and the Library. Our newly renovated 341 rooms and 25 suites, are outfitted with plush pillow top bedding, sofa beds, spa inspired bathrooms and features such as wall mounted HD, LED 49 inch TVs, modern workspaces and contemporary artwork. Event planners will appreciate our flexible, sophisticated venues and our expert culinary team is ready to take your event to the next level. M Club rooms grant guests access to the M Club where we offer free breakfast, evening light bites and drinks. Enjoy your lunch or dinner at the Made in Athens restaurant with ingredients made from premium Greek products or enjoy your drink at the Roof Top bar overlooking the Acropolis, the Aegean Sea and the Opera. In between activities, stay active at our well equipped fitness center or walk to the Stavros Niarchos Park where can discover jogging paths and biking trails. The Athens Marriott Hotel is a proud member of CHANDRIS HOTELS, owners and managing company of 3 hotels. The ATHENS MARRIOTT The MET in Thessaloniki & The CHIOS CHANDRIS HOTEL in Chios island.
• Iron & Ironing board • Smart TV 49” • Coffee maker/ tea service • Works of art throughout the hotel • Smoke detectors & sprinklers • Babysitting on request • Bar • ATM • LCD/ TV info board • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • 24-hour in-house laundry and dry cleaning service • Car rental assistance/ Tour booking assistance/ Exchange Service • 1 restaurant, 1 roof top restaurant & bar, 1 café/ bar • Supervised hotel fitness center with CYBEX cardiovascular & strength equipment • Outdoor seasonal swimming pool • 18-hole golf course 10th from Hotel • Tennis courts 5 km from Hotel • Jogging path across the Hotel • Sailing 4 km, horse riding 15km • Health & beauty services on site • Electric car charge station
• Syntagma: 8 km • Piraeus port: 7 km • Athens International Airport: 38 km
• Just renovated - New hotel in city
• FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE to City Centre
• Prime location near city center, Piraeus and Athenian Riviera • View of both the Acropolis and the Aegean Sea • S ituated across the street to the NEW and impressive venue of Athens, The Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre, hosting the National Library, The National Opera House and the Park.
• 2 restaurants
• Jogging paths available to Faleron Olympic Costal complex/ Niarchos Park
• Air conditioning individually controlled • Digital safe
• Next to the world’s largest digital planetarium
• Electronic key card lock
• Cosmopolitan yet cozy atmosphere
• Cable/ Sat TV channels • Mini Bar • Direct Dial Telephone • FREE WIFI • Voicemail
• Meeting rooms: 8
• Hairdryer
• Maximum Plenary capacity: 500
• Work desk, phone with data ports, HDMI ports
• Next to Evgenides Foundation Conference Center
• Marble bath
• Next to Narchos Park, National Opera and library
Meeting Room Aegean Sea Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH) 25x19x4.8
475
Length Width (m/ft) 500
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U-Shape
Banquet
Cocktail
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70
500
450
Chios
19x9x2.8
171
180
90
70
50
140
150
Corfu 1
14x9x2.8
126
130
80
40
40
110
110
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9x9x2.8
81
80
50
25
30
60
60
Delos
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112.5
90
50
40
30
90
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25
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12
30
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6.2x6x2.8
37.2
35
25
15
12
30
25
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NEW HOTEL 16, Filellinon str., 105 57 Syntagma sq. Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3273000 Fax +30 210 3273100 rsv@yeshotels.gr events@newhotel.gr www.yeshotels.gr
NEW Hotel the latest member of the Yes! Hotels Group, is the first hotel venture by award winning Brazilian designers Humberto and Fernando Campana featuring striking interiors, quirky bespoke furniture and handmade fixtures throughout. Offering an entirely NEW approach this 79-room and suites establishment, is located in the center of Athens, off constitution Square, near Plaka, the Acropolis and metro station. In all bedrooms, there is artwork of Greek folklore themes, whilst floors and bathrooms are from solid bamboo and marble. Junior Suites and public areas host authentic contemporary art collection, making guests feel that they live and breathe in a major art installation.
• Air conditioning • Electronic safe • Electronic key card lock • Sat TV • Mini bar • Direct Dial Telephone • Voicemail
Located on the ground floor of the NEW hotel; NEW Taste all day restaurant is a culinary haven, with its welcoming ambience, fabulous seating, and simply excellent food. In an environment with surprising visual facilities, NEW Taste is an original restaurant concept featuring a Mediterranean menu, based on the continuous transformation of the food service areas. Art Lounge, in the 7th floor of NEW Hotel; One of the most beautiful city rooftops, a unique venue that combines art with fine cuisine. The outstanding art library, which hosts more than 2.000 art titles, together with the impressive panoramic view to Acropolis and Lycabettus, they all merge in to the ideal set-up for those who seek an urban chic perspective.
• Wireless Internet • Daily turndown service • Bar • Coffee shop • Lobby • Business desk • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • Car rental assistance • Tour booking assistance
The meeting rooms offer natural day light providing up-to-date audio/visual equipment. Business corner provides all necessary equipment while the NEW Sense wellness spot/gym, offers a feeling of well -being in body and spirit. • Meeting facilities with natural daylight • Free wi-fi in all hotel areas • NEW Taste restaurant • Art Lounge rooftop restaurant
• Syntagma: 0.1 km
• Artwork installation
• Piraeus port: 10 km
• NEW Sense wellness center
• Athens International Airport: 35 km • Nearest metro station: 5’ walking distance
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• Meeting rooms: 5 adjoining meeting rooms • Maximum plenary (in cocktail style) capacity:220
79 rooms Standard room: 15 Superior room: 22 Superior Plus: 17 Studio: 18 Junior Suites: 6 Penthouse Suite: 1
• Exhibition space: 200m2
Function Rooms
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Capacity
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Theater
Extras
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Cocktail
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7,5X14m
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√
√
WORKSHOP FLOOR-AREA 4
40m2
2,30m
10X4m
27
18
n/a
30
45
√
√
√
√
WORKSHOP FLOOR-AREA 5
40m2
2,30m
10X4m
27
18
n/a
30
45
√
√
√
√
TELECONFERENCE
25m2
2,30m
7X3,5m
15
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
√
√
√
√
WORKSHOP FLOOR-ROOM
182m2
2,30m
14X13m
150
105
n/a
144
220
√
√
√
√
HOTELS
52
HOTEL NJV ATHENS PLAZA 2, Vas. Georgiou A, Syntagma Square. 105 64 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 33 52 400 Fax +30 210 32 35 856 info@njvathensplaza.gr www.njvathensplaza.gr
The NJV Athens Plaza is conveniently located in the heart of Athens in the historic Syntagma Square, and very close to the world-famous Acropolis. With over 30 years of rich history, it welcomes guests from across the globe to experience hospitality excellence at its finest.
• In-room coffee & tea making facilities
Dedicated to providing an unparalleled level of service, the NJV Athens Plaza Hotel features contemporary rooms and suites, with unique view to the Acropolis, pedestrian & classy Voukourestiou as well as Stadiou streets. As a luxury hotel in Athens, it is ideal for those who choose to be close to major tourist attractions, archaeological sites, shopping districts and museums such as the Acropolis Museum.
• Mini bar
• Daily maid service • Air conditioning/heating individually regulated • Direct dial telephone with voicemail • Soundproof walls • Satellite TV with cable channels • Complimentary high-speed Internet access • Electronic safe boxes (laptop size) • Bath tub with shower • Marble bathrooms with hairdryer and 2nd telephone • Bathrobes, slippers and designer amenities
With 162 spacious elegant rooms and 18 luxurious suites, the NJV Athens Plaza offers affordable accommodation complimented by chic decorations and state-of-the-art amenities. Guests staying at this hotel in the city center of Athens will benefit from a solid night’s rest while enjoying a tranquil environment. After a long day of exploring the area, The Parliament Restaurant will offer you the pleasure of a culinary dining experience including authentic Mediterranean dishes. When you wish to meet up with friends or enjoy cocktail hour with business colleagues, visit the Explorer’s bar, taste fine malts, excellent wines and snack on delicious finger food. At the NJV Athens Plaza, you can expect nothing but the best. “Live the absolute experience for absolute moments!”.
• Non-smoking rooms are available
• Explorer’s Lounge • Parliament restaurant • Plaza Cafe • Laundry/dry cleaning • Business center • 24-hour room service • Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms and public areas • Car rental service • Currency exchange • Express pressing • Banqueting facilities
• Syntagma: 0 km • Piraeus port: 12 km • Athens International Airport: 33 km
• Member of Preferred Hotels & Resort
• Nearest metro station: 1’ walking distance
• Located in the heart of the city • 18 luxurious suites • A “boutique” style hotel
Total rooms 180 Single rooms 30 Twin/ Double rooms 131 Junior suites 6 Executive suites 4 Deluxe suites 8 Presidential suite 1
FUNCTION ROOMS PACIFIC I PACIFIC II PACIFIC I + II ATLANTIC
• Maximum plenary capacity: 300 theater style • Ideal for small conferences and social events
DIMENSIONS
S.Q.M.
HEIGHT
THEATER STYLE
U SHAPE
CLASSROOM STYLE
BANQUET
COCKTAIL
8X10 8X10 8X21 8X13.5
80 80 160 108
2.80m 2.80m 2.80m 2.80m
100 50 180 70
25 15 50 20
30 40 90 45
50 50 110 60
100 70 200 100
268
2.80m
300
145
240
300-350
0
200
TOTAL SPACE PRE CONVENTION AREA
• Meeting Rooms: 3
9X15
135
HOTELS
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PLAZA RESORT HOTEL 52nd Klm Athens - Souniou Ave. Athens - Anavyssos Beach, 19013 Greece Tel +30 22910 75000 Fax +30 22910 75200 sales@plaza-resort.com www.plaza-resort.com
Enjoy the “big blue” at Plaza Resort Hotel, in Athen’s most exclusive coastline area, where leisure and business mingle successfully. Visit Plaza Resort and discover the ideal venue for your conferences and meetings. Offering a combination of discreet luxury, professional services, latest technology and relaxing environment, our International Business Hotel, will be your guarantee of success.
• 24-Hour concierge services • Art Decor main restaurant • 24-Hour In-Room Dining
This Elegant and cozy hotel with its amazing setting on the sandy beach of Anavyssos offers a winning combination of hospitality and facilities of a city hotel in a resort location. Let us welcome your professional Meeting & Corporate needs. Whatever your choices, Plaza Resort will provide the best surroundings and services for both leisure and modern business traveler.
• Express check in-out
The hotel is situated in walking distance from Palea Fokea, a small coastal village. Right next to the hotel, by the sea side, you will find coffee shops and greek taverns with fresh fish and many traditional delicacies. You may also visit the orthodox church located in the center of the village and attend the mass. Pharmacy store and bank are also available in walking distance.
• 5 x 5 Mini soccer field
All the facilities are “easy Access” when no stairs or change of level are required, to proceed. All areas are also easy acess for people with Special Needs.
• P rivate sandy beach with complimentary sun beds and umbrellas
Our two big conference halls and the seven smaller meeting rooms have natural daylight and magnificent view of the sea or the garden. Multifunctional and fully equipped upon request, they can be set up to different styles of configuration, according to your needs.
• Pool/Beach Bar
• Open air gourmet restaurant • Limousine and shuttle service (upon request) • Non-Smoking rooms • On site parking free of charge • Tennis Court • Water Sports • Children’s playground • Extensive gardens • Laundry and dry-cleaning • Private dining room
• O utdoor swimming pool next to the beach with umbrellas and sun beds • Complimentary beach & pool towel • In room Massage services (upon request) • Business Center • Wireless Internet Free
Whether you are organizing a meeting of five persons or a conference of 500 delegates, our experienced staff will be right with you, to help step by step in every small detail. The combination of exquisite tastes, imaginative presentations, excellent service and breathtaking views of the sunset and coastline creates the best atmosphere for a special Event. Whatever the occasion is it will be unforgettable.
• Breakfast room Bar • Bar & Snack Bar • Beach – Pool Bar • 2 restaurants • Elegant Lobby Area
• Syntagma: 52 km • Piraeus port: 45 km • Athens International Airport: 25 km
• Meeting rooms: 9
• Nearest metro station: Eliniko 30 km
• Plenary capacity: 400 persons • Exhibition space: Lobby Area
133 rooms & suites
ROOMS
• Exclusive Sea View Rooms & Comfort Town View Rooms • Electronic safe • Electronic key card lock • Sat TV • Mini Var • Direct Dial Telephone Voicemail • Air Conditioning
GAIA BALLROOM GAIA 1 GAIA 2 URANUS THALASSA 1 THALASSA 2 THALASSA 3 THALASSA 4 HELIOS 1 HELIOS 2 HELIOS 3
Dinner Coctail U-Shape Reception
Area in sq.m.
Width Length
433
22,2x18,8
4,7m
400
300
300
700
120
167,9 167,9 300 27 27 27 27 20 20 20
10,9x15,5 10,9x15,5 18x16,70 7,50x3,50 7,50x3,50 7,50x3,50 7,50x3,50 5,50x3,50 5,50x3,50 5,50x3,50
4,7m 4,7m 3m 2,80 2,80 2,80 2,80 2,80 2,80 2,80
180 180 200 30 30 30 30 20 20 20
150 150 140 18 18 18 18 12 12 12
120 120 140 18 18 18 18 12 12 12
200 200 300 30 30 30 30 20 20 20
80 80 60 16 16 16 16 12 12 12
Height
Theater Classroom
• Breakfast in Room
HOTELS
56
RADISSON BLU PARK HOTEL ATHENS 10 Alexandras Ave., 106 82 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 8894500 Fax +30 210 8238420 www.radissonblu.com/hotel-athens www.rbathenspark.com info@rbathenspark.com
Uniquely designed with an “urban nature” concept, centrally located, overlooking a park, next to the National Archaeological Museum, Hellenic Motor Museum and within easy access to all major points of interest. Spacious Standard, Superior, Business Class rooms & ultra modern Suites equipped with FREE wi fi internet, TV, mini-bar, safe box, coffee tray, slippers, bathroom toiletries and majority with view to the park or the Acropolis. “Gallo Nero” restaurant, multi awarded roof top restaurant-bar “St’Astra”, “Oak Room” lounge cafe and “St’Astra Blue” roof garden restaurant during the summer. Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens boasts for its uniquely designed meeting rooms. Decorated with state-of-theart innovative materials, fitted with the latest in audiovisual equipment, free internet, with or without natural day light and ability to separate into smaller meeting rooms for 10 to 350 people.
• Air conditioning • Lock • Breakfast room • Bar • All day restaurant-bar • Roof top swimming pool • Roof top restaurant-bar • Coffee shop • Lobby • Fitness Center • Business desk • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk
• Syntagma: 3 km
• 24-hour in-house laundry and dry cleaning service
• Piraeus port: 10 km
• Car rental assistance
• Athens International Airport: 35 km
• Tour booking assistance
• Nearest metro station: 10’ walking distance
• Exchange service • Parking facilities
152 rooms and suites • Air conditioning • Free wi-fi internet
• Heating
• Electronic safe
• Audiovisual equipment
• Mini-Bar
• Outside Catering Services
• Coffee tray
• Room view to park or Acropolis
• Bathroom amenities
• Meeting rooms: 3 • Ideal for small and large conferences and social events
Function Rooms ATLANTIS A+B+C ATLANTIS A+B ATLANTIS A ATLANTIS B ATLANTIS C SILVER A+B+C+D+E SILVER B+C+D SILVER A SILVER B SILVER C SILVER D SILVER E GREEN GARDEN A, B, C GREEN GARDEN A GREEN GARDEN B GREEN GARDEN C GREEN GARDEN VIP
Dimensions
7.40 x 19.30 x 4m 7.40 x 11.70 x 4m 7.40 x 7.60 x 4m 6.00 x 7.60 x 3m
7.30 x 12.40 x 2.90m 7.30 x 6.80 x 2.40m 7.30 x 11.50 x 2.90m 7.60 x 11.50 x 2.90m 6.20 x 8.0 x 2.40m 32 x 8.50 x 2.75m 23.3 x 8.50 x 2.75m 8.70x 8.50 x 2.75m 7x 10.20 x 2.75m 9 x 3.6m
Capacity Sq.m/Sq.ft 188.4 142.8 86.6 56.2 45.6 361.5 267.1 90.5 59.6 84 87.4 50 357.40 198.5 87.5 71.4 32.4
Theater 200 170 90 60 60 400 300 70 35 60 65 40 290 120 100 60
Classroom
U-Shape
100 60 30 30
70 40 25 10
160 55 25 51 50 30 220 90 70 50
40 10 30 30 10 70 48 36 35 15
Banquet 170 150
Cocktail 250 200
350 250 70
400 300 100
240
300
50
80
HOTELS
58
SEMIRAMIS 48 Char. Trikoupi St., 145 62 Kifissia, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 6284400 Fax +30 210 6284499 rsv@yeshotels.gr events@semiramisathens.com www.yeshotels.gr
Semiramis hotel is a contemporary design property, member of Yes! Hotels group and Design hotels worldwide, designed by acclaimed industrial designer Karim Rashid. Conveniently located in the affluent suburb of Kifissia, Semiramis is just 30 minutes by car from both airport and Athens city center. In this exclusive 51 room hotel, where art blends with modern hotel technology, and functionality exudes style, business or leisure traveler will feel ‘at home’. A bi-annually rotating exhibition of fine art, astounding for its museum quality, will leave art enthusiasts reeling with delight. Semiramis lounge serves breakfast and lunch, whilst Nolita, hotel’s restaurant/bar, serves Italian cuisine overlooking the retro-style swimming pool. Semiramis offers 3 meeting rooms that have ample natural light during the day. Conference rooms Omni and Kismet can be emerged into one larger room, offering flexibility in arranging business meetings, lunches, and high standard presentations.
• Air conditioning • Electronic safe • Electronic key card lock • Sat TV • Mini bar • Direct Dial Telephone • Voicemail • Daily turndown service • Bar • Coffee shop • Lobby • Wireless Internet • Business desk • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk
• Syntagma: 15 km
• Car rental assistance
• Piraeus port: 38 km
• Tour booking assistance
• Athens International Airport: 20 km • Nearest metro station: Kifissia
• Meeting facilities with natural daylight • Free wi-fi in all hotel areas
51 rooms including 5 pool bungalows 3 penthouse studios 1 penthouse suite
• Nolita Bar Restaurant • Outdoor Swimming pool • Parking facilities
• Meeting rooms: 3 • Maximum plenary (in cocktail style) capacity: 180 • Exhibition space: 221m2
Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/Sq.ft
Height (m/ft)
OMNI
113m2
KISMET
53m2
KISMET&OMNI
166m
2
VISION
55m2
Capacity
Extras Natural daylight
Services
Length Width (m/ft)
Theater
Classroom
U-Shape
Banquet
Cocktail
Exhibition space
A/V equipment
3.60m
9.29X11.83m
100
60
30
80
120
√
√
√
√
3.60m
4.88X11.36m
51
25
21
40
60
√
√
√
√
3.60m
11.83X14.17m
120
92
30
120
180
√
√
√
√
2.20m
6.29X9.66m
50
25
24
40
60
√
√
√
√
HOTELS
Internet access
60
ST GEORGE LYCABETTUS LIFESTYLE HOTEL 2, Kleomenous st., 106 75 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7416000 Fax +30 210 7290439 www.sglycabettus.gr info@sgl.gr
Set in the upmarket Kolonaki district, the lifestyle hotel St George Lycabettus features a breakfast room overlooking the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and the Saronic Gulf. Taste gourmet Mediterranean flavours at La Suite Lounge Restaurant and indulge yourself at the rooftop pool or AegeosSpas and Gym. Each floor features its own theme and exhibition of Greek culture, while rooms are individually decorated. Facilities include free WiFi, a satellite TV, fully stocked minibar and safety box. Most rooms have private balconies with breathtaking Acropolis and Athens views. Refreshing drinks, cocktails and light meals can be enjoyed at the rooftop pool bar during the summer months. The hotel hosts full moon nights with gourmet menu, Sunday brunches, and there is also daily happy hour. Pamper yourself at the property’s spa including a hot tub, with free access to the hammam and the well-equipped gym for your daily work-out. A hair salon can also be found on site. The hotel’s meeting and banquet rooms include Le Grand Balcon and La Suite Lounge, the SG Art Gallery or the screening room ideal for presentations and private screenings. Within walking distance you can reach the Cycladic Art Museum and the Benaki Museum. Evangelismos Metro Station is 750 metres from St George, while Syntagma Square is 800 metres away. The Acropolis is at a distance of 1.5 km and Athens International Airport lies within 32 km away. Private, underground parking is available.
• Guest relations service • Facilities for disabled guests • Private parking • Private onsite screening room • Barber/beauty shop • Babysitting/child services • Cleaning services
• Safety deposit box in room • Coffeemaker/Minibar/Hairdryer/Bathrobe & slippers • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels • Wake-up call service or alarm clock • Child’s bed upon request • Breakfast in-room service (early hours delivery) • 24-Hour room service • Concierge - purchase champagne or flowers
• Open-air roof top swimming pool • Two stylish bars and all day restaurant with terrace - best view in the city
• Syntagma: 1.5 km (10 min by walk, 5 min by car) • Piraeus port: 15 km (30 min by car or by bus)
• SG ART GALLERY: with permanent and temporary exhibitions, supporting Artisti projects, fashion events and art & gastronomy dinners
• Athens Int. Airport: 35 km ( 35 min by car) • Evaggelismos St. (5-10 min by walk, 5 min. by car)
• Underground valet parking-Garage
154 rooms and suites • Le Grand Balcon Rooftop & La Suite Lounge Restaurant
• Meeting spaces: 6
• Breakfast Buffet/Breakfast In The Room
• Wedding packages available
• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Basic sound system in all meeting rooms
• Swimming pool
• AV equipment
• Spa and wellness centre
• Coffee breaks, lunch with drink and dinner with drink packages
• Business centre • Complimentary wireless Internet • 24-hour front desk/Currency exchange
LA SUITE LE GRAND BALCON APHRODITE LE GRAND BALCON ALL PARTHENONAS FEDRA HYDRA FEDRA ALL TONYS ANDROS LEFT ANDROS RIGHT ANDROS ALL FRAME LOUNGE Ground Level FRAME LOUNGE Split Level FRAME LOUNGE Upper Level FRAME ALL
DINNER BUFFET
DINNER SERVED
COCKTAIL
SCHOOL ROOM
THEATRE
U SHAPE
I SHAPE
CABARET
Height
Square Meters
70 130 100 300 N/A 80 60 220 N/A 50 50 130 50 20 30 100
100 130 120+ 350 30 90 80 240 N/A 60 60 140 50 20 30 100
120 180 150 410 40 140 120 300 50 80 80 150 100 40 60 200
N/A N/A 70 N/A 30 60 60 180 N/A 35 40 60 N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A 120 N/A 30 80 100 300 N/A 40 60 100 40 20 30 N/A
N/A N/A 45 N/A 15 25 44 N/A N/A 35 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A 40 N/A 20 40 32 N/A N/A 20 30 N/A 20 20 20 N/A
N/A N/A 80 N/A 32 80 60 200 N/A 32 64 96 N/A N/A N/A N/A
2.75 2.5 2.42-2.93 2.42-2.93 2.42-2.93 2.42-2.93 2.65-2.85 2.65-2.85 2.65-2.85
170 137 186 48 119 127.5 295 80 91.8 135
HOTELS
62
WYNDHAM GRAND ATHENS 2 Meg. Alexandrou Str., 10437, Athens Tel +30 216 8009900, Fax +30 216 8009901 reservations@wyndhamgrandathens.com www.wyndhamgrandathens.com
Wyndham Grand Athens hotel welcomes you, fully renovated, to a new haven of affordable luxury in the center of Athens. Conveniently located right next to Metaxourgeio metro station Wyndham Grand Athens hotel is the ideal starting point to explore every major attraction and significant landmarks within minutes. With 276 rooms and suites in 8 floors, Wyndham Grand Athens hotel offers a wide variety of brand new accommodations to suit single, couple or family needs for business or leisure travelers.
• 24 hours Room Service • Check-in express • Executive & VIP service * • Luggage room • Free super speed Wi-Fi Internet connection • Laundry & dry cleaning services * • Turndown service in selected types of rooms • Airport transfer * • Foreign currency exchange • Babysitting services upon request *
• Monastiraki: 1,1 km
• Shoe shine
• Acropolis: 1,5 km
• Doctor on call *
• Piraeus port: 10 km
• Private parking *
• Athens International Airport: 35 km
• Conference & Event planning services
• Nearest metro station: 100 meters walking distance
• Wedding planning services *with extra charge
• 249 rooms & 27 suites most of them with view to Athens, Acropolis or Lycabettus Hill • 1 luxury presidential suite 90 sq.m. with jacuzzi and view to the city and Acropolis
• Air conditioning • Breakfastroom
• “FOS” All day Mediterranean Restaurant with natural daylight
• Bar
• “SILK” lounge bar with light snacks, coffee & drinks and view to Karaiskaki Square
• Coffee shop • Lobby
• “ABOVE” Roof Top Pool Bar Restaurant with panoramic view to the city of Athens, Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill & Saronic Gulf • Outdoor roof top pool with waterfall and amazing view to the city & Acropolis • Spa with gym, treatment rooms & sauna
• Meeting rooms: 14 multi-functional available meeting spaces
• 2500 sq.m. meetings & events areas
• Maximum plenary capacity: Ranging in capacity from 10 to 700 and with a total capacity of up to 2000
• Car parking on site • Special diet requests
• Exhibition space: YES
• Services • 24 hours Reception & concierge
NAME
Sq.m/ Sq.ft
Length Width (m/ft)2
Theater
ΖΕΥΣ / ZEUS ΖΕΥΣ / ZEUS 1 ΖΕΥΣ / ZEUS 2 ΖΕΥΣ / ZEUS 3 ΖΕΥΣ / ZEUS 4 ΑΘΗΝΑ/ATHINA ΑΘΗΝΑ /ATHINA1 1 ΑΘΗΝΑ /ATHINA 2 ΗΡΑ /HERA ΗΡΑ / HERA 1 ΗΡΑ / HERA 2 Syndicate 1 Syndicate 2 Presidential Suite ABOVE Roof Top FOS Restaurant
750m2 350 m2 116 m2 105 m2 67.3m2m2 351 m2 172 m2 184 m2 211 m2 119 m2 92 m2 28 m2 23 m2 90m2 450m2 310m2
29.4 X 25.5 21.2 X 16.5 11.6 X 10 10 X 10.5 7 X 9.6 23.4 X 15 11.1 X 15 12.3 X 15 18.3 X 11.5 8 X 11.5 10.3 X 11.5 6.2 X 4.5 6.2 X 3.7 -
710 330 80 80 60 300 150 160 180 100 80 20 15 30 -
Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail 350 220 35 40 45 250 120 130 90 80 60 12 18 20 -
90 70 45 35 30 80 45 50 50 30 25 25 -
500 220 250 100 110 140 320 120
750 350 500 200 230 200 120 100 24 40 400 240
Natural daylight
Exhibition space
A/V equipment
Internet access
NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
HOTELS
64
DOMOTEL KASTRI 154, El. Venizelou Ave & Romylias 14671, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 35 07 100 Fax +30 210 35 07 121 kastri@domotel.gr
The hotel “Domotel Kastri” located in Nea Erithrea, recently reopened following a complete renovation. As an icon of the past, this groundbreaking facility is part of Domotel Hotel & Resorts, a boutique chain of lifestyle hotels offering the highest standards of service coupled with discreet luxury. The exterior reflects charm and grandeur complimented by luscious pine gardens while the interior furnishing co-exist making it a distinguished landmark. Domotel Kastri boasts 86 fully equipped rooms whereas meticulous attention to detail was emphasized in preserving its original architecture and style coinciding with the surroundings. The hotel’s key feature is the “Excelixi Convention Centre” a facility that merits to meet and exceed objectives. The convention center is embraced by a newly renovated amphitheater and 22 multifunctional meeting rooms ranging from 50m2 to 500m2, fully equipped and able host any type of convention or meeting. “The Contemporary” restaurant offers a Greek breakfast served from a luscious buffet. “Kastri Bistro” serves lunch and dinner offering lavish tastes of Greek and a selection of Mediterranean tastes. “Point Nord” our premium bar discharges a relaxing ambience where you can unwind and enjoy any type of drink.
• Air conditioning • Electronic safe / Electronic key card lock • Sat TV / Flat Screen • Minibar • Direct Dial Telephone • Wireless Internet • Daily turndown service • Breakfast room • Bar • Coffee shop • Lobby • Business desk • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • Laundry and dry cleaning service • Car rental assistance • Tour booking assistance • Exchange service • Baby sitting on request • Doctor on Request
• Syntagma: 18km
• Gym Facilities
• Piraeus Port: 29km
• On-site Parking
• Athens international Airport: 32km
• 24 hours Room Service
• Nearest Metro Station - Kifissia: 2km
• Bathrobe / Slippers • Hairdryer • In Room Tea / Coffee maker • On site ATM • Luggage Storage • Non Smoking Hotel • Accessible Rooms for Disabled
Meeting Halls
m2
Theatrical
School
U-Shape
Board Room
Cocktail
Dinner
PYTHAGORAS 102
61.72
45
25
20
22
45
PYTHAGORAS 104
31.32
25
15
10
10
25
PYTHAGORAS 105
31.32
25
15
10
10
25
15
PYTHAGORAS 104-5
62.64
50
30
20
22
50
30
PYTHAGORAS 106
31.64
PYTHAGORAS 107
30.62
25
15
10
10
25
15
62.26
50
30
20
22
50
30
31.54
25
15
15
10
10
10
10
25
15
PYTHAGORAS 106-7 DEMETRA 201
25
30
25
15
15
DEMETRA 202
27.83
25
15
8
10
25
15
DEMETRA 201-2
59.36
50
30
25
25
50
30
DEMETRA 203
35.10
25
18
10
12
25
15
DEMETRA 204
30.78
25
15
10
10
25
15
DEMETRA 203-4
66.42
50
30
25
25
50
30
DEMETRA 205
51.65
45
25
15
15
45
30
DEMETRA 206
52.10
45
25
15
20
45
30
51.90
45
25
15
20
45
30
ATHENA I A
111.72
100
55
34
40
110
90
ATHENA I B
123.19
135
60
35
40
120
95
DEMETRA 207
ATHENA II A
35
20
ATHENA II B
126.88
110
50
30
35
100
80
ATHENA I AB
234.91
73.36
250
80
130
70
85
240
180
ATHENA II AB
202.25
60
180
527.34
550
264
N/A
N/A
550
N/A
-
192+6
192+6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
31.16
N/A
N/A
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
m2
Theatrical
School
55
55
ATHENA I & II AB
PC Labs
85
75
AMPHITHEATER EXCELIXI BOARD ROOM
190
25
U-Shape
Board Room
Cocktail
130
Dinner
ARTEMIS 105
60.68
N/A
PC 21
N/A
N/A
N/A
PYTHAGORAS 101
60.68
N/A
PC 33
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PYTHAGORAS 103
59.37
N/A
PC 24
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
THALIS 201
148.86
N/A
PC 31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
HOTELS
66
ILISIA HOTEL 25 Mihalakopoulou Str., 115 28 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7244051 Fax +30 210 7241847 ilisia@ath.forthnet.gr www.ilisiahotel.gr
The Ilisia Hotel is centrally located in one of Athens finest residential, shopping and business districts. Next door to the Athens Hilton and a short walk from the House of Parliament, the Acropolis, most Embassies and Museums, the Ilisia is surrounded by the city’s finest restaurants, cafes and nightspots. Each of the Ilisia’s 91 air-conditioned, elegantly furnished rooms offers a relaxing retreat from the rigorous pace of Athenian life.
• Air conditioning • Safe boxes • Electronic key card lock • Sat TV • Fridge • Direct Dial Telephone
Three spacious conference rooms with a capacity from 30-200 persons, equipped with visual and audio means, compliment the business and social needs of our guests.
• Wireless Internet
Our rooms are equipped with TV satellite (international channels), internet access and most other conceivable amenities. Room service, secretarial, mail and fax services and our experienced staff are at your disposal.
• Lobby
• Daily turndown service Breakfast room • Bar • Business desk • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • 24-hour in-house laundry and dry cleaning service • Free parking • Car rental assistance
• Sintagma: 1 km
• Exchange service
• Piraeus port: 10 km
• Tour booking assistance
• Athens International Airport: 45 km • Nearest metro station: Megaro Mousikis 5’ walking distance
• Walking distance to major conference facilities • Free parking 91 rooms and suites
• Quiet location in the center of Athens
• Satellite television Refrigerator
• Wi fi and fast internet access
• Air-conditioning • Double glazed windows • Room service from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30p.m. • Rollaway beds available • Balconies in some rooms
Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/Sq.ft
Height (m/ft)
Capacity Length Width (m/ft)
Theater Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail
Musses
120 sq.m / 1290 Sq.ft
120
80
40
150
Artemis
120 sq.m / 1290 Sq.ft
120
80
40
150
Athina
40 Sq.m / 430 Sq.ft
30
20
15
150
HOTELS
68
NOVOTEL ATHENS Michail Voda 4-6, 104 39 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 8200700 Fax +30 210 8200777 h0866@accor.com www.novotel.com www.novotelathens.gr
Novotel Athens, a 4 star hotel, member of the Group ACCOR, will assist you explore business opportunities or discover the ancient Greek capital in the most inspiring setting. Be close to all the arts, entertainment and dining in Plaka-Monastiraki and Keramikos area – while just a few minutes from Metro Lines and the National Archeological Museum.
• Air conditioning • Electronic safe • Electronic key card lock
Choose one of the 196 rooms and dive into the comfort of the unique bedding, Live N Dream. Entertain your palate near the Botanic Garden in NOVagora Restaurant -Bar or enjoy the magnificent view to Acropolis and Lycabettous Hill from Clair De Lune Restaurant-Bar during summer period. From the gym to the pool, the meeting rooms to the Kidult’s lounge, connect to the world through the free Wi-Fi or through the Mac Internet and the Virtual Concierge. Allow Novotel Athens meeting specialists to provide expert guidance for your conferences, meetings, and seminars. With 8 meeting rooms from 20-620m² with or without natural day-light, which can host until 1265 persons, the experience teams driven by your needs and desires can offer faultless organization, highest-technology equipment and wide-ranging expert advice.
• Sat TV • Bar • Direct Dial Telephone • Voicemail • Wireless Internet • Restaurant /Bar/ coffee shop • 24 hours catering solutions • Pool bar and restaurant (summer season) • Lobby • MAC Internet Corner • 24 Hours reception desk • Concierge desk • In-house laundry and dry cleaning service • Car rental assistance
It’s a lot better at Novotel!
• Tour booking assistance • Exchange service • Gift Shop • X-Box Kinetic area
• Syntagma: 2 km
• Virtual concierge
• Piraeus port: 10 km • Athens International Airport: 35 km • Nearest metro station: St. Larissis 7’ walking distance • Free wi-fi • Free coffee/tea facilities in the room • Free Gym & outdoor pool
196 rooms including: 5 suites 5 handicapped rooms
• Free indoor parking • Member of Accor Group • Breathtaking view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill
• Smoking/Non smoking rooms
• Meeting rooms with day light
• LIVE N DREAM Bedding
• Meeting rooms: 8 • Maximum plenary capacity: 800 in theatre style • Exhibition space: AREA (M2)
Height (m)
ALKIONI
130
3,60
130
40
50
80
54
130
120
ARMONIA
350
4,15
380
80
100
260
150
330
340
ARTEMIS
40
3,00
40
15
20
25
12
30
-
ELECTRA
155
3,60
160
50
60
130
72
160
140
IKAROS
28
3,00
30
12
16
15
-
20
-
KALIPSO
75
3,30
80
30
40
50
30
70
-
NEFELI NYMPHES
270
4,15
250
70
80
190
120
230
250
620
4,15
800
120
140
420
324
570
750
20
3,00
15
10
10
12
-
-
-
285
3,60
330
70
80
240
114
280
340
ARMONIA + NEFELI
ORION PLEIADES ALKIONI + ELECTRA 4 meeting rooms with natural lighting
THEATRE
U-SHAPE
BOARD ROOM
CLASS ROOM
CABARET*
BANQUET
COCKTAIL
*Cabaret style: 6 persons per round table
HOTELS
70
STRATOS VASSILIKOS HOTEL 114, Michalakopoulou Street, 115 27 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7706611 Fax +30 210 7708137 www.airotel.gr
Stratos Vassilikos was renovated to create a new vision in accommodation and relaxation. It addresses to businessmen of high standards. The Hotel emerges as an innovative, cosmopolitan wonderland, offering a next-generation hotel experience. Pure and simple shape for a modern design and comfort, together with an accurate service, professional staff and unique location. Located in one of the most tranquil and safest areas, at a few steps from the underground station, Megaro Moussikis, American Embassy, restaurants and coffee shops.
• Air condition • Electronic safe deposit • Tea & coffee facilities
• 24 hours reception • Executive reception • Rooms for disabled guests
The hotel features 88 rooms including master and junior suites and 5 meeting rooms that can hold any type of business, convention, meeting or social event. Our specially designed meeting rooms in combination with our exceptional service will distinguish your business meetings in a unique way.
• Non smoking rooms • Bellboy • Restaurant • Bar • Gym
The “Riva” restaurant, in the hotel’s atrium, is an ideal setting for professional meals and dinners or meetings with friends. The Executive Chef and his team, will impress you with their inspired suggestions and the wine list will meet your most demanding expectations.
• Hamam • Sauna • Free Hairdresser shop upon request • Massage upon request • Doctor upon request • Parking near (fee) • Free wireless Internet • Business center
• Syntagma: 2.5km
• Conference/ Meeting rooms
• Piraeus port: 14km
• Car rental/ taxi
• Athens International Airport: 26km
• Excursions and tours
• Nearest metro station: MEGARO Moussikis (6’ walking distance)
• Greek traditional buffet breakfast • Natural light in meeting rooms
88 rooms and suites
• Lobby
• Free wireless Internet • Magnetic security lock
Function Rooms
Dimensions Height (m)
Length Width/ (m)
Capacity (number of persons) Theater
Classroom
U-Shape
Banquet
Cocktail
Olympia
195,00 m2
2099.0ft²
3,20
17,90
280
140
60
180
250
Hephaestus
51,00 m2
548.96ft²
2,20
9,14
68
32
20
30
40
Myrina
71,00 m2
764.24ft²
2,80
12,85
100
44
36
60
60
Aegean
62,00 m2
667.36ft²
2,20
9,74
80
40
24
n/a
50
Lemnos
57,00 m2
613.54ft²
2,20
9,74
80
40
24
40
50
Aegean & Lemnos
119,00 m2
1280.9ft²
2,20
12,28
150
52
n/a
100
100
Sq.m/Sq.ft
HOTELS
72
ATHINAIS HOTEL 99, Vasilissis Sofias Ave., 115 21 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 6431133 Fax +30 210 6461682 info@athinaishotel.gr www.athinaishotel.gr www.facebook.com/AthinaisHotel
On one of the most central and beautiful avenues of the city, in the commercial and social center of Athens, Athinais hotel offers a friendly and hospitable atmosphere. The friendly environment of the hotel is based on the family character of the business and the personal care of its owners.
• Non smoking floors • Rooms designed for disabled • Wakeup call • Baby cot available upon request • Small pets allowed
The core philosophy of Athinais is that quality doesn’t have to come at a high price. The hotel constantly tries to keep up with the needs and demands of its guests. Athinais goal is to make guests’ experience a reason to choose it again. • Free Wireless internet access With easy access to public transportation, Athinais is close to two main metro stations and offers 84 renovated and fully equipped rooms (smoking & non smoking) and rooms for the disabled. The hotel also offers fully equipped rooms for events, a business center, free wireless internet and a reading area.
• Air-condition • Safe • 24 hours reception desk • Design Hotel • Elevator
The brasserie of the hotel “8am- 11pm Café” is a perfect place for both social and business meetings which offers delicious dishes and a variety of hot and cold drinks.
• Breakfast & Event room • Brasserie 8am – 11pm Café (Bar, Café, Restaurant) • Room Service from 07:00 – 24:00 • Business Center • Event / Conference room • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
• Syntagma: 1km
• Fax & photocopy
• Piraeus port: 13km
• Non smoking public areas
• Athens International Airport: 33 km
• Luggage storage
• Nearest metro station: 5-10 min walking distance, Megaron Mousikis & Ampelokipi station
• Laundry/dry cleaning available upon request
• Nearest bus station: outside the hotel
• Car rental available upon request
• Ironing service • Courier service available upon request • Excursions booking • Cooperation with nearby Parking
84 rooms single, double & triple • Bath tab/shower • Shampoo & shower gel • Hair-dryer
• Member of Preferred Hotels & Resort
• Satellite T.V
• Located in the heart of the city
• TV Flat screen
• 18 luxurious suites
• Refrigerator
• A “boutique” style hotel
• Direct dial phone • Free Wireless internet access • Daily housekeeping • Individual climate control • Soundproof double glazed windows
• Free Wireless internet
• Fire proof doors
• Rooms for the disabled
• Electronic key card locks
• Public transportation access
• Balcony
• Walking distance to major conference facilities
Function Rooms
Leontious Theodosios
Dimensions Sq.m/ Sq.ft 113
Height (m/ft)
Length Width (m/ft)
Capacity Theater Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail 80
40
24
70
70
80
80
HOTELS
74
CONFERENCE VENUES & EXHIBITION CENTERS
ATHENS
MEETING PLANNER’S GUIDE
OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS
76
MEGARON AICC Vas. Sofias & Kokkali, 115 21 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7282000 Fax +30 210 7290 174 maicc@megaron.gr www.maicc.gr
The Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC) is one of the finest and most technologically advanced conference centres in Europe. An integral part of the Athens Concert Hall Organisation, whose facilities have been globally applauded since its opening in 1991, the international conference centre offers a stunning environment, exceptional aesthetics, cutting edge technology and unrivalled client service. With easy access by metro, bus or car, the centre is situated just minutes from the heart of a vibrant and modern city that was transformed to host the 2004 Olympic Games. The maximum total capacity of the Centre is 6,000 delegates.
• Large screen TV • Head set / Simultaneous translation • Video screen • In house catering • Teleconference • Video Projector • Closed circuit TV • Internet Access • ISDN line • Wi-Fi • Lan • VLan capabilities • Show relay systems connecting halls
• Syntagma (Centre of Athens): 2 km
• Projection Screens
• Piraeus port: 13 km • Athens International Airport: 34 km • Nearest metro station: 2 minutes walking distance • Keen on Green: our gardens can host 5000 guests • Our Auditoria acoustics are globally recognized as outstanding • Megaron is on a direct Metro line to the international airport
• Parking - 750 spaces • Fuga Restaurant • Air Conditioning • Cloakrooms • Bars
• Meeting rooms: 18
• Gardens
• Maximum plenary capacity: 1960
• Disabled Access
• Exhibition space: 12.250 m2
• Lectern microphone • Wireless microphone • Fixed seating
Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/Sq.ft
Height (m/ft)
Length Width (m/ft)
The Christos Lambrakis Hall
1.316sq.m.
13m
The Alexandra Trianti Hall
1.351,5sq.m.
The Dimitris Mitropoulos Hall The Nikos Skalkotas Hall
Capacity
Extras Natural daylight
Services
Exhibition A/V Internet space equipment access
Theater
Classroom
U-Shape
Banquet
Cocktail
47m x 30m
1960
-
-
-
-
15,5m
51m x 26,5m
1500
-
-
-
-
532sq.m.
7m
28m x 22m
450
-
-
-
-
-
Foyer
√
√
470,25sq.m.
6-8m
28,5m x 16,5m
380
-
-
-
-
-
Foyer
√
√
The Banqueting Hall
675sq.m.
4,2-7.9m
27-70m x 5-25m
650
350
76
560
900
-
Foyer
√
√
6 rooms (Suite 1)
372,90sq.m.
3.2m
85
30
30
-
-
-
6 rooms (Suite 2)
652sq.m.
4.62m
180
100
80
-
-
-
Foyers for Exhibition
10,700sq.m.
√
Exhibition Hall
1.550sq.m.
-
-
Foyer
√
√
Foyer
√
√
√ √ (MC2-MC3)
√
10,700sq.m.
-
√
1.550sq.m.
-
√
CONFERENCE VENUES >1001
78
ETHNIKI CONFERENCE CENTER MANAGED BY ATHENAEUM INTERCONTINENTAL ATHENS Syngrou Avenue 103-105, 117 45, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9206000 Fax +30 210 9206500 www.athens.intercontinental.com
The Ethniki Conference Center, a work of inspiration by world renowned architect, Mario Botta, is managed by the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens. This unique, dynamic partnership ensures every professional and social event is sealed with success.
• Managed by Athenaeum InterContinental Athens • Strong structural and technological infrastructure
Showcasing a world class Conference Hall as well as an imposing Exhibition area, the Ethniki Conference Center is the ultimate choice for the successful realization of every single event. Flexibility in configuration and modern technological infrastructure contribute to an integral functionality.
• World class Conference and Exhibition Hall with flexibility of use
• Meeting rooms: 6 • Maximum plenary (in reception style) capacity: 1000 delegates
• City Centre (Syntagma square): 2 km
• Exhibition space: 1,000 m2
• Piraeus port: 10 km
• High speed wireless Internet access
• Athens International Airport: 35 km • Nearest metro station: 5 minutes walking distance • Nearest tram station: 3 minutes walking distance
• Contemporary design • A/V company on site • Translation booths • Flexibility in configuration
LEVEL -1 Name of Room
Theatre Style
Ethniki Exhibition Hall
Classroom Reception Banquet U-Shape Style Style Style Style
-
-
190 -
Ethniki Conference Hall Ethniki Conference Hall I Ethniki Conference Hall II
120
Ethniki Library Ethniki Exhibition Hall & Library
Boardroom Style
Area
Dimensions: Length x Width
Height
(m2)
(ft2)
(m2)
(ft)
(m)
(ft)
756
8,140
41.00 x 18.50
134.50 x 60.70
2.62
8.60
700
-
-
-
117
200
220
66
62
261
2,810
25.20 x 10.40
82.70 x 34.10
2.67
8.75
-
1,000
-
-
-
1,017
10,950
41.00 x 25.00
134.50 x 82.00
3.00
9.80
700
380
600
500
-
-
550
5,920
26.20 x 21.00
86.00 x 68.90
5.90
19.40
280
145
200
190
40
36
253
2,720
14.00 x 18.00
46.00 x 59.00
5.90
19.40
75
100
90
25
24
120
1,290
10.50 x 11.00
34.40 x 36.00
5.90
19.40
Ethniki Conference Hall III
120
75
100
90
25
24
119
1,280
10.50 x 11.00
34.40 x 36.00
5.90
19.40
Ethniki Conference Hall II-III
270
132
200
210
60
-
239
2,580
22.00 x 10.50
72.20 x 34.40
5.90
19.40
CONFERENCE VENUES <1000
80
EUGENIDES FOUNDATION 387 Syngrou Ave. 175 64P. Faliro, Greece Tel +30 210 9469600 Fax 30 210 9417372 admin@eef.edu.gr www.eef.edu.gr
The Eugenides Foundation is an independent, private, non profit foundation with a mission to enhance scientific, technological and technical education of the Greek youth and to promote science and technology to the general public. It was established in 1956, in accordance with the provisions of the will left by our national benefactor Eugene Eugenides. Sixty years after the Eugenides Foundation was established, this new vision has become a reality.
al conferences and meetings are held in the Foundation’s facilities, which welcome some of the most prominent figures of the world’s cultural, intellectual, and scientific communities. From 2003 until today, Eugenides Foundation has hosted: • 1080 Greek and international conferences and events • 750.000 participants and visitors The fully equipped facilities, complemented by a complete range of conference services, ensure successful staging of professional conferences, meetings, and events to the most demanding standards. In a special environment distinguished by the elegance and simplicity of its architectural style, the extensive experience of the Eugenides Foundation in conference hosting services, but also its superbly trained staff, guarantee the success and prestige of every event, in an environment of authentic hospitality.
In a learning environment built to the highest specifications, the Eugenides Foundation welcomes the future through a number of educational and recreational activities with a view to promoting and disseminating science and technology to the Greek people. Nowadays, the Eugenides Foundation is an internationally acknowledged technological and educational multi-center. The function of the fully renovated Eugenides Foundation is based on the following main activities:
The areas of the Eugenides Foundation are accessible and friendly to people with physical disabilities.
• The New Digital Planetarium, one of the largest and best equipped digital planetaria in the world, presenting digital shows and largeformat films.
The New Digital Planetarium
• New publishing activities in the fields of maritime, vocational andtechnical education.
The New Digital Planetarium of the Eugenides Foundation is one of the largest and best digital Planetariums in the world.
• A library, with multimedia applications and distance learning technology. • Expanded educational activities and collaborations.
Its main mission is to communicate the achievements in science and technology to the wider public, to inspire its visitors by demonstrating the nature of scientific inquiry and to cultivate their sense of curiosity and wonder about the natural world.
• A modern convention centre. • An Exhibition of Science and Technology. • A new technology laboratory
Producing two new Planetarium shows every year and combining them with a children’s show and a spectacular large format film, the New Digital Planetarium program offers a variety of options to its audience, both educational and entertaining.
• Syntagma: 5km • Piraeus port: 7.2km
It is always a unique experience to watch a show under the immersive 25 m diameter dome with the latest state of the art audiovisual technology which is continuously upgraded.
• Athens International Airport: 33.9km • Nearest metro station: Fix station Conference Facilities With the complete renovation of its facilities, over the past ten years the Eugenides Foundation has established a dynamic presence among Greek and international providers of high-quality convention services. Every year dozens of Greek and internationFunction Rooms
• Meeting rooms: 5 • Maximum plenary capacity: 400 • Exhibition space: 2
Dimensions Sq.m/Sq.ft
Height (m/ft)
Capacity
Length Width (m/ft)
Extras
Theater Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail
Natural daylight
Services
Exhibition A/V space equipment
Internet access
312 Sq.m Sq.m 120 Sq.m
8m
19.5 x 16m
400
NO
YES
WiFi
Conference Hall
3.20m
15.8 x 7.6m
120
60
30
YES
YES
WiFi
Meeting Room A
34 Sq.m
3.20m
10.8 x7.8m
40
15
12
NO
YES
WiFi
Meeting Room B Auditorium Lobby
34 Sq.m
3.20m
10.8 x7.8m
10
YES
YES
WiFi
440.8 Sq.m
3.37m
23.2 x 19m
250
400
YES
YES
YES
WiFi
529 Sq.m
2.91-9 m
22.1 x 23.32m
330
450
NO
YES
YES
WiFi
100
150
YES
NO
YES
WiFi
YES
WiFi
NO
WiFi
Auditorium
THOLOS (Old Planetarium Dome) (Old Planetarium Dome) Reception room
133 Sq.m
4.10m
17.2x7.75m 7.7523.32m 23.32m
Planetarium Planetarium Lobby
500m
12m
950 Sq.m (Dome) Sq.m (Dome)
440.8 Sq.m
3.37m
23.2 x 19m
278 300
YES
NO
CONFERENCE VENUES <1000
82
RADIO ATHINA 9.84 AMPHITHEATRE 100 Pireos Street, 118 54 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3411610 Fax +30 210 3463981 athina984fm@athina984fm.gr
The revamped Amphitheatre of the “ATHINA 9.84” Municipal Radio Station is situated on the ground floor of the radio station in Technopolis, in Gazi. Renovated over the last year it has been revamped and transformed into an elegant and hospitable “multi - space”, in an easily accessible area with particular cultural and social interest.
This special venue has already hosted: • Dance performances • Theatre productions • Children’s theatre and musical performances • Musical soirees • Art exhibitions • Book presentations
The best quality materials were used with comfort, aesthetics, quality, and technology in mind to revamp the 300 capacity venue, as well as the foyer with its modern, frugal design.
• Awards ceremonies
The aim was to create a functional venue utilizing state of the art means to facilitate all sorts of activities.
• Technological conferences and congresses
• Fashion week • Scientific conferences and congresses • Educational conferences and congresses
• City Centre (Syntagma square): 2km • Piraeus port: 10 km • Athens International Airport: 35km • Nearest Metro: Kerameikos
CONFERENCE VENUES <1000
84
HELEXPO MAROUSSI EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE Address: 39 Kifissias Avenue, 151 23 MAROUSSI T: +30-210-6168888 F:+30-210-6168800 eska@helexpo.gr www.helexpo.gr
A uniquely designed building with contemporary aesthetics, HELEXPO MAROUSSI provides its visitors with flexibility and comfort. It is the first Exhibition Centre in Attica designed for exhibition and conference use and its opening laid new foundations in the market for services, organization, facilities, etc. It can host exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, television shoots, etc. and can host more than one event at a time. It first opened its gates in March 2000. It functioned as the Main Press Centre of the 2004 Olympics and it has hosted a number of Exhibitions, Conferences and other events since 2005.
• The most accessible Exhibition Centre in Attica. • Located at the commercial heart of Athens in Maroussi. • Ideal for trade fairs and consumer exhibitions, small and large conferences, corporate events. • Designed to allow comfortable and functional use of the building as a whole or parts of it.
Exhibition Space: 8,000 m2 in 3 Levels One Conference Level with: • 4 Halls With the interchanges of Kifissias Avenue and Attiki Odos Motorway, HELEXPO MAROUSSI lies:
• 940 m2 additional Exhibition Area • Translation Booths for 5 Languages
• 20 min. from Syntagma Square
• Atrium 450 m2
• 5 min. from the National Motorway (PATHE)
• Maximum plenary capacity: 850 delegates
• 20 min. from ‘Eleftherios Venizelos’ International Airport Free WiFi in All Areas Exhibitors Parking
ADDITIONAL SERVICES Security, Cleaning Services, Catering, Signage Furniture, Exhibit Booth, Construction, Billboards, Printouts, Audiovisual Equipment, Medical Services, Special Promotion, Shuttle Bus, etc.
Function Rooms
Dimensions Sq.m/Sq.ft
Height (m/ft)
Capacity Length Width (m/ft)
Exhibition Level B
3,500 m2 / 37,673 ft2
6.30 - 2.30
75 X 44
Exhibition Level C
1,400 m2 / 15,069 ft2
3.00 - 2.84
L-Shape: 71 X 11 & 36 X 11
Exhibition Level D
3,100 m2 / 33,368 ft2
4.46 - 3.98
73 Χ 34
Conference Foyer 1
600 m2 / 6,458 ft2
3.50-2.70
U-Shape: 23.10 X 5.90 & 25.40 X 5.10 & 17.9 X 10.70
Conference Foyer 2
350 m2 / 3,659 ft2
3.80-2.60
14 X 11.50 & 16.50 X 12.50 (two joined rectangular areas)
Theater Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail
Conference Hall 1
350 m2 / 3,767 ft2
3.27-2.98
27 X 12.30 (semicircular shape)
400
150
64
250
230
Conference Hall 2
190 m2 / 2,045 ft2
3.20-2.60
17 X 11.50
160
80
60
150
120
Conference Hall 3
200 m2 / 2,0152 ft2
3.80-2.75
15.50 X 12.70
140
72
54
140
115
Conference Hall 4
160 m2 / 1,722 ft2
3.80-2.60
12.50 X 12
120
56
42
110
85
CONFERENCE VENUES < 1000 & EXHIBITION CENTERS
86
CULTURAL CENTERS & SOCIAL EVENTS VENUES
ATHENS
MEETING PLANNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUIDE
OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS
88
THE BENAKI MUSEUM 1 Koumbari Str. & Vas. Sofias Ave., Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3671000 www.benaki.gr
The Benaki Museum was founded by Antonis Benakis in 1930, and subsequently donated to the Greek state in 1931. It is the oldest museum in Greece operating as a Foundation under Private Law. Since 1973, it has been directed by a visionary and charismatic leader, Professor Angelos Delivorrias, and supported by a workforce of 185 employees. Currently, the Benaki Museum is the most active museum organization in Greece. Situated in a set of 5 buildings open to the public, the Museum covers a broad section of the art spectrum, featuring 4 archival departments, an extensive library, over 500,000 objects of art, books, photographs, archives and rare documents. The Museum welcomes over 150,000 visitors per year and offers a wide range of educational and cultural activities for all ages. With extensive collections covering several cultural fields and a range of activities serving various social needs, the Benaki Museum assumes a unique place as a complex organization among the broader network of museum foundations in Greece. Every year, the Benaki Museum organizes a program of exhibitions based on either individual artists or themes. It also organizes conferences, lectures, and activities on specific subjects arising from the work of the artists exhibited.
BUILDING
FUNCTION ROOMS
Mission The main mission of the Benaki Museum is to inspire love for knowledge as well as to encourage people to reflect on world cultural heritage and human interaction across space and time. Following a policy of extroversion and democratization, the Museum provides open access to its collections and archives, thus promoting education, research and the exchange of knowledge. After years of intensive work, the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social impact, as well as its resiliency and self-sufficiency, have been firmly established. Main Activities The Museum is committed to nurturing and diffusing emerging knowledge through its varied and rare collections, supported by a remarkable range of cultural activities that correspond to its particular interests. These include educational programs, exhibitions, research and publications, lectures and conferences. The main themes of the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public activities embrace Archaeology, Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Culture, Neo-Hellenic Art and Material Culture, European Art, Islamic Art, World Cultures, Design, Architecture, Photography, Music, Theatre, History and Literature
CAPACITY/ TYPE
EXTRAS -NATURAL DAYLIGHT -EXHIBITION SPACE
SERVICES -A/V SERVICES -INTERNET ACCESS A/v services Internet Access A/v services (Upon request) Internet Access
main building
amphitheatre
50 seated
-
main building
atrium
120 seated
Exhibition space of permanent collection
Winter period 120 seated 300 standing Summer period 250 seated 600 standing
Natural Light
A/v services (Upon request) Internet Access
360 seated
-
A/v services Internet Access
120 seated 250 standing
Natural Light
Internet Access
main building
restaurant area
Pireos Street Building
amphitheatre
Pireos Street Building
area of educational programmes (next to amphitheatre)
Pireos Street Building
Atrium- open space
Pireos Street Building
restaurant area
Delta House
garden
Museum of Islamic Art
terrace
Museum of Islamic Art
exhibition space
Museum of Islamic Art
courtyard
600 seated 2500 standing 200 seated 350 standing
Open Space
Internet Access
Natural Light
Internet Access
400 seated
Open Space
-
80 seated 150 standing
Open Space
-
100 seated
Exhibition space
-
150 seated 250 standing
Open Space
-
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90
Benaki Museum In 2000, the main building re-opened, after years of renovation. The centerpiece of the Benaki Museum, it aims to present the historical and cultural development of Hellenism within its geographical and evolutionary context, from prehistory to the present. The priceless collections housed in this building depict masterpieces from the Neolithic Age, the Antiquity and the Roman Era to the Byzantine Age, and from the fall of Constantinople, the period of Frankish rule and the Ottoman Occupation, to the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. The collections also include works of art from the time of the formation of the Modern Greek State until the Asia Minor Catastrophe in 1922. The breadth and variety of such collections defines the Benaki Museum and sets it apart, not as another historical museum, an art museum or a museum of decorative arts, but as the museum of Greek civilization, in all its manifestations.
Pireos Street Cultural Centre The multi-dynamic Pireos Street Cultural Centre is an industrial building of the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transformed into a modern museum space, which includes a central atrium, a 400-seat amphitheatre, designed to accommodate multiple events and an exhibition-halls span of 3,000 m2. The Cultural Centre is equipped with the latest technological specifications, in order to serve simultaneously the most complex organizational needs, when hosting cultural events and exhibitions that relate to art, music, dance, theatre, film and various conferences. Moreover it houses the Neo-Hellenic Architecture Archives and Performing Arts, and in 2014 the Photographic Archives.
Benaki Museum - Museum of Islamic Art The Museum of Islamic Art is situated in a Neo-Classical building complex in the Kerameikos neighborhood. It is the only museum of its kind in Greece, featuring a unique collection of world-renowned artifacts, one of the top-ten collections worldwide. The evolution of Islamic civilisation from the first appearance of Islam up to the Ottoman period and the corresponding development of Islamic art up to the 19th century are demonstrated by more than 8,000 works of art, including ceramics, gold, metalwork, textiles and glass, smaller groupings of bone objects, inscribed funerary steles and weaponry, as well as the marble-faced interior of a reception room from a 17th-century Cairo mansion. During the preservation works of the building, a section of the ancient city wall of Athens was uncovered at the basement level; it is now accessible to visitors.
Delta House The Delta House is a characteristic example of the mature Neo-Classical style of the early 20th c., demonstrating a number of eclectic features borrowed from medieval architecture, including the typically Athenian feature of a tower staircase. Since 1994, the Historical Archives are accommodated in the Delta House.
HELLENIC MOTOR MUSEUM 3rd September 74-78 & Ioulianou 33-35, 104 33, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 8816187 Fax +30 210 7279977 www.hellenicmotormuseum.gr hmm@charagionis.com
A unique place for unforgettable events! Hellenic Motor Museum offers high – tech alternative premises for hosting every type of corporate or social event. Each of three floors, has been designed in order to be transformed into an event hall and with the appropriate adjustments, to serve either corporate, scientific or sport events, or even wedding receptions, christenings’ gatherings or children’s parties.
• Air-conditioned • Wi – Fi • Museum Store • F1 Simulator • CCTV
Hellenic Motor Museum is situated in the heart of Athens.
• Cloakroom
The Museum covers 5.000 m² in 3 whole floors, dedicated to technology and the 4 wheels evolution, a history that covers almost a century, from an 1895 fire engine from Hungary to a Ferrari Testarossa 1986.
• Facilities for individuals with special needs • Parking Station (800 spaces) • 24-hour security service
The museum, a highly-coveted private collection numbers currently more than 300 historic vehicles. • A uditorium offers modern audiovisual equipment as well as 3D projection system and Simultaneous Interpretation System up to 3 languages • Syntagma: 3km
• Museum’s Belvedere Hall offers magnificent view of Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill
• Piraeus port: 15km
• Guided tours could be arranged upon request
• Athens International Airport: 33km • Metro Station: 3 minutes walking distance • Central train station: 10 minutes walking distance • All public means of transportation in direct connection
• Meeting rooms: 5 • Exhibition space: 300m² -1000m²
Function Rooms
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Theater
Classroom
U-Shape
Banquet
Cocktail
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A/V equipment
Hellenic Motor Museum/ 3rd floor
220
140
70
260
300
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yes
Hellenic Motor Museum/ 4th floor
546
330
160
480
600
yes
Upon request
yes
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Hellenic Motor Museum/ 5th floor
582
375
272
600
800
yes
Upon request
yes
Auditorium
200
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-
-
-
no
yes
Upon request
Museum Belvedere
80
45
32
110
150
yes
Upon request
yes
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TECHNOPOLIS CITY OF ATHENS 100 Pireos Av., 118 54 Athens, Greece Tel +30 213 0109300, +30 213 0109325 Fax +30 213 0109312 www.technopolis-athens.com info@athens-technopolis.gr
Technopolis City of Athens is located in the old city’s gasworks, an industrial heritage monument which has been transformed into the most vibrant multicultural space of Athens with more than 1,000,000 visitors per year. Concerts, festivals, exhibitions, performances, screenings, seminars, workshops, conferences and educational programmes are just some of the 900 events taking place at Technopolis every year. A Technopolis’ visitor can also learn about the plant and gas production through a 14 stops path recommended by the Industrial Gas Museum, attend workshops and seminars on entrepreneurship and new technologies at INNOVATHENS, discover the Watchtower enjoying the 360° view, pay a visit to the Industrial Gas Museum Shop and choose from a variety of gifts, use the Athens Bikes and explore the city, enjoy a coffee, a drink or a tasty meal at the Technopolis Café and… play at Sky Walk, an ultramodern action park in complete safety. Central Courtyard • 1600 m² total usable area • Accessibility for disabled persons • Electrical installation • Basic lighting • Permanent stage New Retorts • 375m² total usable area • 375 standing capacity • 300 theatre seating capacity • Accessibility for disabled persons • Air conditioning • Wi-Fi • Electrical installation • Basic lighting equipment • Special lighting equipment • Sound system equipment • Audiovisual coverage • Excellent acoustics • Microphone system equipment • Projector
• WC • Electrical installation • Basic lighting equipment • Special lighting equipment • Sound system equipment • Audiovisual coverage • Excellent acoustics • Microphone system equipment • Projector Machine-Works • 753m² total usable area • 750 standing capacity • 500 theatre seating capacity • Accessibility for disabled persons • Air conditioning • Wi-Fi • Electrical installation • Basic lighting • Special lighting equipment • Sound system equipment • Audiovisual coverage • Excellent acoustics • Microphone system equipment • Projector Machine-Works courtyard • 1,300 m² total usable area • Accessibility for disabled persons • W.C. • Electrical installation • Basic lighting Warehouse • 130m² total usable area • 80 standing capacity • 60 theatre seating capacity • Accessibility for disabled persons • Air conditioning • Electrical installation • Basic lighting equipment • Special lighting equipment
Old Retorts • 240m² total usable area • 400 standing capacity • 150 theatre seating capacity • Accessibility for disabled persons • Air conditioning • Wi-Fi • Electrical installation • Basic lighting equipment Purifier • 412m² total usable area (ground floor 290m²/basement 122m²) • Ground floor 300 / basement 80 standing capacity • Ground floor 290 / basement 60 seating capacity • Accessibility for disabled persons • Air conditioning • Wi-Fi
Gasholder 1-Amphitheatre • 375m² total usable area • 375 standing capacity • 288 theatre seating capacity • Accessibility for disabled persons • Air conditioning • Wi-Fi • Electrical installation • Basic lighting equipment • Special lighting equipment • Sound system equipment • Audiovisual coverage • Excellent acoustics • Microphone system equipment • Projector
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ΧΩΡΟΙ ΔΙΕΞΑΓΩΓΗΣ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΕΩΝ EVENT VENUES ΜΟΥΣΕΙΑΚΟΙ ΧΩΡΟΙ MUSEUM SPACES INNOVATHENS
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THE VORRES MUSEUM 1 Parodos Diadochou Konstantinou, 190 02 Paiania, Greece Tel +30 210 6642520 Fax +30 210 6645775 info@vorresmuseum.gr
The Vorres Museum is a cultural foundation that was established in 1983, with the purpose of promoting Greek art and culture, through a broad spectrum of activities. The museum sprawls over six acres and is divided into two main sections: the museum of contemporary Greek art and the folk art museum, both of which house collections that cover at least 2500 years of Greek history.
Function areas
Sq.m/Sq.f
Capacity (depending on setup)
The new wing
Dimensions
Comments Air conditioning
770 / 2.526
Max. 730 seated
variable
The gallery
250 / 820
Max. 180 seated
variable
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The atrium
500 / 1.640
Max. 430 seated
variable
outdoors
variable
Max. 180 seated
variable
outdoors
The gardens
In the contemporary part, paintings, installations and sculptures created exclusively by Greek artists are exhibited and the folk art section houses antiquities, icons, ceramics, popular artifacts and objects used in daily Greek life centuries ago. Over the years, the Vorres Museum has proved to be not only a beloved off the beaten track tourist attraction, but a unique venue for the MICE industry as well. The Museum is situated near the airport, in Painia, a suburb of Athens.
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the Vorres Museum www.vorresmuseum.gr
THE ZAPPEION EXHIBITION HALL 105 57 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3223509 Fax +30 210 3223048 info@zappeion.gr www.zappeion.gr
HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF FINANCE THE ZAPPEION EXHIBITION HALL (Historic Conference Centres of Europe)
Τhe purpose of Zappeion Exhibtion Hall was to serve as an exhibition space for Greek agricultural and manufacture products, as well as a space to introduce new technologies to the Greek public. It also served as a venue for exhibitions of paintings and sculpture, musical performances and other cultural events while the gardens were designed in order to become gathering place for Athenians and visitors. Τhe Zappeion is also a vision that was conceived in 1856 by the benefactor Evanggelis Zappas and inauguated in 1888 by his cousin Constantine Zappas. The Zappas firmly believed that the newly independent Greek nation needed to take its place among the nations of Europe. Athletics and the revival of the Ancient Olympic Games were also part of the vision. The new Board of Directors has embarked on an extensive program of renovation of the Zappeion Exhibition Hall and its gardens.
• Air conditioning • Historic Conference Centres of Europe • Press/ Media Room • Catering This is the responsibility of our association at catering “AIGLH” • Lobby
Meeting rooms: 17 Hall and Capacity HALL
Recently, the Zappeion Exhibition Hall became a member of Historic Conference Centres of Europe and we also plan to organize our own cultural exhibitions and musical performances. We truly believe that the Zappeion Exhibition Hall once again will emerge to take its rightful position as the foremost centre for conferences and exhibitions in the city of Athens.
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300
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• Athens International Airport: 35km • Nearest metro station: 5’ walking distance
AREA GARDEN
• Air conditioning • Direct Dial Telephone • Open Air Atrium • Wireless Internet • Business desk • Concierge desk
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HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF FINANCE THE ZAPPEION EXHIBITION HALL (Historic Conference Centres of Europe)
ACROPOLIS MUSEUM 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, 117 42, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9000900 info@theacropolismuseum.gr www.theacropolismuseum.gr
The new Acropolis Museum is the new cultural destination for all visitors to Athens. For the first time in modern history one can admire the most famous works of classical antiquity in one setting with all the comforts of a 21st century museum building. The exhibits which include the sculptures of the Parthenon, the Caryatids of the Erechtheion and the Kores of the Archaic Period, some of which represent the key artistic expressions of a deep political change that transformed the ancient city of Athens during the 5th century BC, subsequently marking entire eras from antiquity to modernity.
Function Rooms
Capacity Theater
Classroom U-Shape Banquet
Cocktail
The Auditorium
230
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3D Theater
40
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Café & Dinner
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150
200
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300
400
From its opening in June 2009 until October 2012 more than 5 million local and foreign visitors have passed through the Museum’s doors. Having already placed the visitor at center stage, the Museum attempts to offer an increasing range of quality services using a variety of approaches. The Acropolis Museum provides a restaurant on the second floor, with panoramic views of the Acropolis, an auditorium and a café on the ground floor with views to the archaeological excavation below, available for rent to public, private and non – profit organizations for events relevant to museum mission. The Museum auditorium (204 seats) and the temporary exhibition space on the Museum’s ground floor area are also available. The Museum is entirely wheelchair friendly. In particular the Acropolis Museum hosts a wide variety of events, including conferences, corporate presentations, press conferences, seminars, dinners, launches, and book presentations.Each scheduled event can be combined with a private visit to the Museum exhibition galleries.
• City Centre (Syntagma square): 1 km • Piraeus port: 10 km • Athens International Airport: 35 km • Nearest Metro: Acropolis
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AEGLI ZAPPIOU Zappion Gardens (Entrance from Vas. Olgas Avenue) Athens, 105 57, Greece Tel + 30 210 33 69300 Fax + 30 210 32 52952 www.aeglizappiou.gr
“Aegli Zappiou - The Athenian Landmark for your corporate or social event” Aegli’s location could not be more ideal for the visitor of Athens. Located in the heart of the city of Athens, in Zappion Gardens and next to Zappion Megaron (the first building designed to serve the needs of the Olympic Games), Aegli Zappiou multiplex is the ideal place to escape the city’s noise.
• Multiplex Facilities • Parking for all guests • Air conditioning • Cloak room • Meeting Halls with daylight
The renewed facilities respect the place’s history and co-exist in harmony with the natural environment, offering contemporary design and professional technical support.
• In house Catering
Aegli Zappiou multiplex includes the event halls Olympia, Prive and also the all day café restaurant Aegli Café, the Mediterranean cuisine restaurant “Aegli Estiatorio”, Cine Aegli open air cinema and Aegli Garden. Aegli is facing Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill, is right next to Kallimarmaro Stadium while is adjacent to Syntagma square and the Greek parliament.
• Disabled Access
• Wireless Internet • Audiovisual Equipment • Aegli Restaurant • Aegli Cafe • Aegli Garden • Acropolis View Deck • Cine Aegli – Open Air Cinema
The infrastructure of quality and adequacy of facilities, the luxurious and flexible halls suitable for multiple uses, the full technical equipment that meets the most demanding quality standards by specialized partners, the easy access, the spacious parking area as well as the fine menu choices with fresh ingredients, all constitute guarantee for quality.
• Timeless meeting point with exquisite view to the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill • Central Location close to major monuments • Private fine dining at Cine Aegli’s Prive Veranda • Outside Catering for social & corporate events
• Syntagma: 500m • Piraeus port: 15km • Athens International Airport: 35km • Nearest metro station: Syntagma ,5min walking distance
Function Rooms
Dimensions
Capacity
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Height (m/ft)
Length Width (m/ft)
Olympia I, II, III, IV& Veranda
750
3.15
Olympia I & II Halls
223
3.15
Olympia III & IV Halls
260
3.15
Veranda Γ shape
273
3.50
Prive
115
2.90
80
Aegli’s Restaurant
130
Extras
Theater Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail
Natural daylight
Services
Exhibition A/V space equipment
Internet access
680
1,300
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YES
YES
YES
110
110
210
250
YES
YES
YES
YES
220
150
150
240
350
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YES
YES
350
45
45
210
250
YES
YES
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YES
50
40
108
150
YES
YES
YES
YES
90
150
YES
NO
NO
YES
150
200
YES
NO
NO
YES
120
350
YES
NO
NO
YES
100
Aegli’s restaurant Veranda
120
Aegli cafe
200
Acropolis View Deck
200
150
200
YES
NO
NO
NO
Aegli’s Garden
210
220
300
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NO
NO
NO
4.50
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B & M THEOCHARAKIS FOUNDATION 9, Vassilissis Sofias Ave. & 1, Merlin St. 106 71 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3611206 Fax +30 210 3611349 info@theocharakis-foundation.gr www.thf.gr
The non-profit, charitable, B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music is located opposite the Greek Parliament, where the cultural, political and commercial heart of Athens beats. It is housed in a renovated listed building in eclectic style dating back to the ‘20s in the corner of Vassilissis Sofias Avenue and Merlin Street. Its mission is to engage people in an interdisciplinary dialogue with the visual arts and music, both within and beyond Greek borders, emphasizing the emergence and development of the modern from the 19th to the 21st century. In order to achieve its objectives, the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation organizes events and carries out activities, such as: temporary thematic exhibitions, chamber music concerts, educational programs, seminars, workshops and lectures.
• Exhibition Halls The B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation provides all the amenities of a modern cultural center and its facilities combine full functionality with high aesthetics. The 500 m² exhibition halls are developed in 3 floors, in accordance with the highest museological standards, and can host small or large-scale art exhibitions. • Auditorium The B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation operates a multi-purpose, fully equipped Auditorium with a capacity of 170 persons. Designed to the highest technological standards, it boasts a cosy atmosphere and a discreet luxury, successfully hosting classical music concerts, lectures, seminars, film screenings and book presentations. Furthermore, it is established as an ideal venue for holding corporate events.
• Café Merlin Café Merlin is located on the 1st floor of the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation. It is designed with subtle and relaxed taste, blending modern and classic elements. It is the perfect spot to pleasantly prolong a visit to an exhibition or enhance the experience of a concert or a lecture. The quiet and bright space, with a view onto the National Garden, the creative dishes prepared with the best ingredients and the discreet and friendly service make Café Merlin the ideal place for a tasty and light lunch, a drink after work or just a coffee at any time of the day. Reservations: (+30)-210-3611731. • Art Shop Τhe Art Shop of the Β. & Μ. Theocharakis Foundation offers a wide range of unique art objects including: prints, posters, jewelleries, porcelains, accessories, as well as creations inspired by the Foundation’s permanent collection. Gifts and souvenirs from other museums, such as the Moma and the Metropolitan of New York, Kunsthistoriches in Vienna and Hermitage of Saint Petersburg can also be found. Moreover, the large selection of objets d’art and sculptures, as well as the luxury editions that accompany the temporary exhibitions that the Foundation hosts, are ideal as exclusive corporate gifts.
Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00-18:00 Thursday, Friday: 10:00-20:00 Summer opening hours (July-August) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00-18:00 Thursday: 10:00-20:00
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K8 POINT Ermou 119 & Astiggos Str, Athens, Greece Tel-Fax +30 210 33 15 407 www.k8point.gr info@k8point.gr
ΤΗΕ VENUE K8 point multiplex among the various hosting choices for events and meetings, differs in 8 points. In the values that brings human factor as a priority For the taste of the K8 team which makes us proud and so does you by choosing K8 point. For the service is the result of group work harmoniously. For the music investment that provides solutions that will give satisfaction and pleasure to those who come with you at your own moment. Three different spaces or two separate ones, with different entrance, are at your disposal. The ground floor, the gallery and the prive space as well as the courtyard, meet all the requirements for the organization of presentations and seminars, private cocktail parties, events of a social or corporate character.
THE TASTE K8 point is known for quality of raw materials additionally to a premium kitchen team proposed by Michelin Guide participating at “2Mazi” restaurant, owned by the same company of K8 Point.
THE POTENTIAL Please note that the acoustic study of the space has been done with the most modern technological means. The venue has the necessary sound equipment to host live shows & Dj Sets. It is equipped with robotic lights that provide infinite color options (in the colors of each company) We will be more than glad to collaborate with your team, so we can co- create an experience for your special ones Distances
THE LOCATION In the very heart of beautiful Athens K8 Point provides the venue from which, in walking distance your team and your guests can reach the most well - known parts of the town, Psiri, Plaka, Thisio, Monastiraki, Syntagma
Functions Rooms
• City Centre (Syntagma square): 1,2 km • Piraeus port: 10 km • Athens International Airport: 35 km • Nearest Metro: Monastiraki (3’ walking distance)
Theater
Classroom
60
60
50
70
Gallery
60
60
40
95
250
Yard
90
90
60
95
250
Ground floor
U-Shape
Prive
Banquet
Cocktail
95
450
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RAILWAY CARRIAGE THEATER TO TRENO STO ROUF “Rouf” Suburban & Railway Station, Konstantinoupoleos Ave., 118 54 Athens Tel +30 210 9237076 Fax +30 210 9240108 theater@totrenostorouf.gr www.totrenostorouf.gr
One of the most well-hidden secrets of Athens, the unique Railway Carriage Theater to Treno sto Rouf, is an innovative, boutique, railway cultural venue, inside vintage train wagons. Heralded by 19th century science fiction novelist, Jules Vernes, it was realized in 1997 by the actress and director Tatiana Ligari to host the only train-theater in the world. The Railway Carriage Theater to Treno sto Rouf consists of ten refurbished antique cars, including an original wagon-restaurant from the 1926 Simplon Orient Express and a refurbished Breda type steam engine, which dates back to 1953, constituting evidence to modern Greek history and industrial heritage. All ten cars have been subsequently transformed, repaired and refurbished accordingly, with great sensitivity to originality and aesthetics, and are now home to a theatre stage, a music stage, a restaurant, a bar and foyer, dressing rooms and utility rooms. Our program mainly consists of artistic productions (theater, music, dance, visual arts, guided tours, educational programs, festivals, art projects, exhibitions, screenings, lectures etc.) equally paired with dining (be it romantic private parties, themed evenings or corporate events), while our bar and restaurant are open to all visiting guests. Every spring and summer there are tables set out on the station platform, where you can claim a spot in the cool breeze of the openair bar-restaurant “Apovathra”, among the blossoming oleanders and the subdued lighting from the train carriages, while enjoying coffee, refreshing cocktails, delicious Greek snacks, hip DJ sounds and cultural events. Drawing on our long experience in organizing events and in working with major artists from all sections of the world of arts, we can host and arrange any artistic, entertaining, educational, leisure or dining event and also offer our own integrated suggestions for foreign visitors, including guided tour, theatrical or music performance and dinner. Running for 20 years, the Railway Carriage Theater to Treno sto Rouf has won over the hearts and minds of the public and received endless rave reviews in the media, thanks to the originality of the venue and the exceptional quality of the performances.
• Corporate Events • Themed Evenings • Romantic Dinners • Private Parties • Guided Tours in the Historical Wagons • Lectures • Screenings • Artistic productions • Educational Programs • Festivals • Art Exhibitions
• Air-Conditioning (Theater Wagon and Music Wagon Orient Express) • Sound & Light equipment • In House Catering • Free Outdoor Parking for Cars and Bicycles • Free Wireless Internet • Gift Shop
• The unique Railway Carriage Theater in the world • Romantic atmosphere in authentic, vintage, refurbished rail road cars • Year long experience in qualitative and extraordinary cultural productions
An ideal place to visit, if you seek something beyond the usual!
• Theater Wagon (78 seated) • Music Wagon Orient Express (32-37 seated) • Omonoia (Centre of Athens): 2.5km
• Wagon Restaurant (38-46 seated)
• Piraeus port: 7km
• Wagon Bar (25-30 seated/standing)
• Athens International Airport: 33.5km
• Apovathra open-air bar-restaurant (<500 standing, 150 seated)
• Metro station (Kerameikos): 10’ walking distance • Suburban/proastiakos station (Rouf): just opposite
• New Wagon (72 seated -6x12)
• Benaki museum: 5’ walking distance
Function Rooms Theater Wagon
Capacity (number of persons)
Facilities
Air-Conditioning
78 persons (seated, theater style)
sound & light equipment
ventilation, air-condition, heating
Music Wagon Orient Express
32-37 persons (seated, tables of 2 & 4 persons)
sound & light equipment, piano
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Wagon Restaurant
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ANT EVENTS 8, Leof. Demokratias. Melissia • 151 27 Athens – Greece T: +30 210 7485605 F: +30 210 7485607 info@ant-events.gr www.ant-events.gr
We are Ant-Events, a team of enthusiastic and passionate destination management specialists, who believe that together with our clients we can create and accomplish amazing things. Our team’s commitment to customer satisfaction combined with a proud heritage of many years of experience in the Greek travel industry, guarantee a high level of service quality and performance. The Ant - Events Experience Our team members work with you as one unit ready to plan, design, coordinate and execute your program to perfection. Our management structure is designed to facilitate communication and cooperation among all of our people ensuring that our clients enjoy a service of first hand local knowledge with a genuinely customer focused and culturally sensitive perspective.
Invigorate your company through unique recognition, retention, and customer loyalty reward programs. You can improve company performance, motivate employees, and encourage a lasting customer connection through customized incentive travel packages. From a simple voucher schemes to a comprehensive team (or even company-wide) trip planned to the last detail, travel offers a unique reward or prize for the best performers in your business. With expertise covering the full range of business travel needs, we are well equipped to develop and deliver an incentive program tailored to your needs.
We listen actively, understand your requirements as well as your customers’ corporate objectives, while events are designed and implemented flawlessly ensuring the program meets both yours and your customers’ expectations.
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EVENT MAKERS – DMC 6, Ag. Sofias Str., 171 23 N. Smirni, Athens Tel +30 210 9357170 Fax +30 210 9357144 info@eventmakers-dmc.gr www.eventmakers-dmc.gr
The Company Event Makers DMC was established in 2004 by industry Professionals. A common vision of Top Executives in the field of Incentives, Meetings, Corporate Events led them to form a customer-oriented Company that understands / incorporates the needs of our demanding Market. It has managed to achieve within a short period of time, recognition and entrustment and as a result developed a portfolio of many important Events. The range of services offered comprises tailor-made Incentive Programs, Business Travel, Corporate Meeting and Events, covering services from a simple transfer or accommodation to the most complicated special arrangements with reliable and high quality delivery. • Incentive Travel • Corporate Meetings & Events • Conferences • Cruising / Yachting • Venue Sourcing • Event Design • Audio-Visual Production • Event Gifts & Awards • Event On site Staffing The “Makers” are there to support every single step when the big time comes and personally supervise all the little details that make your event a unique experience! Product Knowledge, Creativity, Reliability, Efficiency and Passion for Perfectionism are the elements characterize the Team of Event Makers DMC. For us, the most important factor is to understand the needs of our clients and deliver state of the art Events perfectly organised. Thus, Senior level personnel including Directors and Managers of the Company is assigned and allowed only, to Operate Events and focuses solely on logistical excellence. Event Makers DMC strives to be the premier provider within the territory of Greece to the World’s MICE industry by combining expertise and innovation.
Case Study Dear Event Makers team, For two years we worked together on one of the most complicated programs in our corporate history – the 2008 Athens Gold program. By any standards this was a world class program and one that would be demanding for any agency. Over the time we worked together I have spent a great deal of time with all the team and even now I’m still amazed and impressed by their commitment and professionalism. To give you some points of consideration for the program:
• 13 Hotels • 2,500 guests rooms per night • 4,700 guests from 60 different countries • 14 core languages • 5 conference days ranging in size from 150 to 3,700 • 2 hosted catering functions for 4,700 people • 3 day cruises for 800 pax per day • Coordination of transportation, customer service, catering, entertainment, logistics, government relations and team management. Over the space of 2 years we are in contact on a daily basis and met at least once every two months. The program was challenging, overwhelming, and at times even frustrating. The team was tireless in always trying to find the best possible solution for every situation. Together we explored every possible venue, option, and angle in order to accommodate the group in the best possible way. We had subcontracting team from all over Europe working on the project and Event Makers –DMC team and I were working closely to coordinate this diverse volume of communication and coordinate the efforts of our various team. The program, in a word, was exhausting and demanded reserves of energy that made one feel that one was running a marathon. The goal was always in-site, the energy was there but in order to make something this big happen it takes the internal drive of a few key players to make it happen.The program was delivered on site impeccably. The program logistics were perfect and the command of the transportation, accommodations and customers service units was strong, professional and without question. The job was done, it was done well, and it was done exactly as contracted and more. The 2008 Athens program was rated as one of the best in the company’s history. I would agree having managed our global programs for the last six years I’m aware of the crucial role that the local suppliers play in the execution of our events. Events Makers did a superb job. I recommend Event Makers without any hesitation, with full support and I would welcome the chance to work with them again. I do not believe there is a better supplier in Greece. I now consider Event Makers DMC to be a valued supplier, colleague, and most importantly now – friend. You know that if Event Makers handles the project it will be managed at a world class level. Kind Regards, Peter Kropp / International Conference and Events Manager/ Oriflame Cosmetics
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EVENTIFY GREECE +30 210 3638346 15 Arachovis Str, 10680, Athens, Greece info@eventifygreece.com www.eventifygreece.com
We are a Destination & Event Management Company that delivers high quality and tailor-made services, that can cover any need at any time of the year. At Eventify Greece we are committed to create unique and unforgettable experiences for our customers, being able to offer the most diverse range of services, taking into consideration every cultural and social background. We specialize in taking a brief from the initial concept and generate a truly exclusive experience in the most creative, inventive and professional way. Our services portfolio includes: conferences & meetings, incentives and special events.
Conferences and Meetings
It goes without saying that the main factor of success for a DMC is location and in this respect we have to admit that we are lucky because we operate in Greece, which gives us excellent physical materials to deliver the ultimate event. It’s a beauty in its diversity, with magnificent sceneries and untouched destinations. We can host your event at any place in Greece. Our in-depth knowledge at the Greek Mainland, the country’s hundreds of Islands and it scenic Mountains gives us the advantage to take advantage of all the benefits of each destination and deliver the best result.
Incentives
Operating a Destination Management Company requires very detailed local knowledge and creative thinking. We are a passionate team with fresh ideas and a modern approach. Our experience helps us, and by extension our clients, to deliver innovative projects. Right now, we own 19 luxury buses. This means quick, reliable and convenient transportation for you, at a very competitive price. Furthermore, we have built strong and sincere relationships with our suppliers. They are carefully selected after years of cooperation, and we do trust them to deliver the best results. We are confident that we know exactly how to bring out the best outcome for any project we undertake.
• Accommodation • Transportation • Meeting venues, dinners, gala events and activities • Financial Analysis • Full Management of the Conference • Technical support
• Project management (destination and venue sourcing) • On-site management • Transportation & Logistics • Accommodation • Entertainment and décor • Restaurants & Social Events • Technical support • Budget control • Team Building Activities • Guided Tours (city or island tours, beach day, water-sports activities, private cruises, cooking classes, wine & culture tours etc.)
Special • Social Occasion (college reunions, family gatherings, anniversaries..) • Outdoor Activities (canoe kayak, trekking, wine tasting & grape stomping, hiking..) • Classical Drama in Modern Greece - Visits to Ancient Theatres - Viewing of Contemporary shows - Meet the Classics through acting
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KIPLING EVENTS & TRAVEL 18 Digeni St., 166 73 Voula, Greece Tel +30 210 8994910 Fax +30 210 8994912 info@kiplingevents.com www.kiplingevents.com
A competitive and efficient DMC, with a proven ability to be flexible, adaptable and refreshingly transparent, with also, a reputation for actually being fun to work with too. The User-Friendly team is always available “speaks the same language” and works with you to deliver and achieve your client’s objectives, successfully.
• Speakers
The team has a passionately exhaustive knowledge of Greece: The Mountains, islands, coast lines, cities, villages, archaeological sites and more importantly resorts and venues. The directors intimate understanding of local business customs, acumen, attitude and idiosyncrasies, facilitate the seamless interface between overseas patrons and local suppliers.
• Registration Personnel
• Celebrities • Audiovisual equipment and support • Multilingual hostesses • Knowledgeable and entertaining Guides • Simultaneous interpretations • Translators • Deluxe motor coaches • Chauffeur-driven Limos and Sedans • Pre and Post Event Sightseeing Tours and Holidays
Our Principal goal is to provide a service of the most modern and highest standards with outstanding value for money. Our managements system has been certified as being in conformity with ISO 9001.
• Yacht Chartering
No matter the occasion, we at Kipling Events lavish unprecedented attention to pre-meeting arrangements. Venue selection, transport and accommodation, conference and production materials, social programs, entertainment, hospitality, security and accounting services are packaged into a single product.
• Production of Printed Materials
• Aircraft charter • VIP Airport Welcome service • Security • Production of theme décor and costumes • Press Announcements • Rent-A-Car • Travel Support Services/ Ticketing
Continual improvement is a permanent goal of the Directors of the Company. The Company is committed to its approved policies covering: Quality, Health & Safety, Ethics, CSR and Risk Assessment. The Policies are approved by the Directors and communicated to the personnel and subcontractors of the company and their application is a Company obligation. It has been our privelige to work with world renowned Event Organisers on behalf of their prestigious blue-chip clientele.
We can manage any type of service requested by Event Organisers. Some of our most usually requested services are: • Research and booking of Unique Meetings venues in Greece • Accommodation Bookings • Full Secretariat Service, Logistical Support and delegate data-base Management • Full Financial Management • Hosted meals in Restaurants, Tavernas and Nightclubs • Organisation of Parties small and large • Group bookings for Concerts and Sporting events • Music and Entertainment
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OPTIMUM GREECE BY O M HELLAS DMC S.A 4 Frangokklisias, Marousi 15125, Athens Tel: +30 210 610 7400 Fax: +30 210 610 7402 hello@optimumgreece.com www.optimumgreece.com
Optimum Greece by O M Hellas DMC SA is one of the leading and solely specialized Destination & Events Management Companies in Greece, dealing exclusively with the handling and organization of incoming Conferences, Incentives, Product Launches and Corporate, Sports and Public Events, throughout the mainland and islands of Greece. Based in Athens since 1999 the company has steadily grown from strength to strength and is undoubtedly one of the most successful and reliable ground agents in the country. Our team’s extensive and thorough knowledge of the destination, coupled with its constant drive to deliver innovative and unique ideas, to fulfill the expectations of even the most demanding events is always coupled with efficient, reliable, personalized and quality service. Operating in a multi destination like Greece, with so many natural beauties, vivid culture, endless history, genuine hospitality, as well as the year round excellent weather, the Optimum team comes as your Strongest Local Link for the delivery of high quality, unforgettable and professional events. For more information of what we do with pictures and client testimonials please visit our site at www.optimumgreece.com
• Conferences & Meetings • Incentive Trips • Product Launches • Corporate, Sports and Live Events • Exclusive Social and Special Events • Accommodation • Transportation • Team Building Activities • CSR and Green Event Programs • Yachting and Cruising • Audio Visual Production • Entertainment options • Tours and Social Programs • Themed events and Decoration • Social Media and website development • Venue finding • Event Staff • Social and charity events • Branding and Printing • Corporate gifts • Budget monitoring • Catering options • Medical support
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PACIFIC WORLD Akti Kondyli 4, 185 45 Piraeus, Greece Tel/Fax +30 214 6871100 www.pacificworld.com greece@pacificworld.com
We are a dedicated DMC and Event Management Company operating in 36 countries and over 100 destinations in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America. We´ve been the leading DMC for over 35 years, awarded for exceptional services in our destinations and extreme attention to details: 25 TOP DMCs (Special Events), TOP 3 Business Events Companies (CEI). We´re also a leading Special Events organizer with an in-house Creativity Center of Excellence, providing full management of conceptualization, design and planning, delivering amazing events for all budgets. Present in 36 countries, over 100 destinations around the world: Asia: China, India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, Philippines, Japan, in global Alliance with JTB Global Marketing & Travel and Myanmar Europe: Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, Monaco, England, Scotland, Italy, Croatia, Germany and Austria Middle East: United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Oman Southern African region: South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe North America: USA, in global Alliance with ACCESS Destination Services South America: Peru
Case Study Client: Cosmetics company Program: Incentive trip in Athens City: Athens Type of event: A color run activity, nearby the Athenian Riviera in Vouliagmeni area. Guest profile: Mostly women but also men 28-40 years old, joyful and vivid, seeking for a challenging experience. SERVICE SCOPE The event is part of their incentive trip in Athens, alongside the coastal part of Vouliagmeni area, on the Athenian Riviera. The participants should be at their best in order to enjoy a demanding activity of running more than 5 kilometers. Full in color, all of them challenged between each other and their personal physical limits. CHALLENGE WE MET The guests had to run in a Color Run Activity alongside the Vouliagmeni area by the seashore. They colorized themselves with different powder-colors and they participated in a challenging event with a lot of fun, color, music and energy for a route longer than 5 kilometers. The winning team, which finished the route first, took their prizes and along with their ex-competitors, they continued partying on the street in a colorful event surrounded by nature and music. PW SOLUTION In order for the event to take place, a whole distance of 5 kilometers had to be isolated from the public street of Vouliagmeni region. Municipal authorities and bureaucracy were the most difficult obstacles to be defeated. The authorities, and municipal police had to be aware in order to keep safety measures all along the run. Moreover, we had to supervise a private operation for cleaning the streets to their former condition.
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PAM DMC 52, 28 Oktovriou (Patission) street – 106 82 Athens Tel: 210 92 29 294 Fax: 210 92 41 803 info@pam-dmc.gr www.pam-dmc.gr
Established in 1981, PAM is one of the most reliable and successful Destination Management Company, specialized in creating tailor-made programs for the travel and M.I.C.E industry. Famous for combining quality, efficiency, reliability, and personal touch, we organize your client’s stay from A to Z in Greece.
• Meetings • Incentive Trips • Corporate, Sports and Live Events • Special Events • Accomodation • Transportation
Our vision is to provide a service, which goes beyond just meeting the requirements of our clients but also exceeding their expectations. In PAM DMC, we believe that personal service is of the outmost importance and we pay special care to our clients, providing tailor made programs to fit each guest’s desires. Our promise is that your clients’ holidays in Greece will be pleasurable and memorable. We are here to ensure that everything runs smoothly and intervene wherever needed to guarantee your clients uninterrupted and trouble free holidays. Finally, our main strength remains in our profound knowledge of Greece allowing us to offer you unique innovative products and services, in order to produce a unique program to perfectly fit your clients’ requirements and budget.
• Team Building Activities • CSR and Green Event Programs • Yachting and Cruising • Audio Visual Production • Entertainment options • Tours and Social Programs • Themed programs events and Decoration • Venue finding • Social and charity events • Branding and Printing • Corporate gifts
PAM DMC is based in Athens with branches in Crete, Mykonos and Santorini and operates a 24/7 emergency line.
• Budget monitoring • Catering options • Medical support • Buttler services
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SIVA TRAVEL SERVICES Ravine street No. 7, 115 21 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7291066 Fax + 30 210 7246279 info@sivatravel.gr www.siva.travel
Siva Travel Services began trading as a tourist organization in 1958 and has grown to become a leading Destination Management Company in Greece. Siva Travel Services’ expertise is based upon more than 50 years of experience in Leisure Travel and in the organization of Meetings, Events and Incentives. Our consistent product delivery has made us one of the most prestigious destination management companies and has allowed us to build up an international dedicated clientele. At Siva Travel Services we have the experience, the knowhow and the network of associates to offer innovative ideas for venues, accommodation, activities, transportation and ground handling of any event. Delivering over and above the client expectations is why our partners trust and recommend us. Siva Travel Services is the representative of The Travel Corporation in Greece, a highly successful travel group with 24 leading travel & tourism brands. Since 2006, Siva Travel Services is part of The Travel Corporation.
Our Services
Case Study One of the largest events we have operated as a company was a double meeting for a well-known, global nutrition direct selling company. This was a multiethnic meeting with delegates from all parts of the world. The meeting consisted of two groups operating on the same dates but different locations in Greece working in parallel to each other: one group of 800 guests for which we organized accommodation in Athens and a Cruise to the Greek islands (Mykonos / Rhodes / Santorini), and a second group of 400 guests who stayed at Lagonissi and set up a day trip to Mykonos. The highlight of the event was that both groups had to meet on Mykonos for a great Gala dinner for 1200 people that was set up at one of the famous Myconos beaches, Platys Yalos. The challenges of running two events/groups at the same time were many, but were handled with careful preparation and creativity, drawing on years of experience and an extensive network of suppliers. Our attention to details was of utmost importance for the success of the event. The transportation needs and the logistics of the events were particularly complex as they involved various transfers, as well as excursions and movements to venues. We had teams based at the airport, the hotels, the cruise boat and in Mykonos that were coordinating with each other and the client, creating value all the time.
• Venue planning and programming • Accommodation services • Transportation services • Audio/visual and technical support
The unique features that Athens as a city, the coast of Attica and the Aegean Islands offer, the diverse scenery, the authenticity and the philoxenia extended, together with the dedication of the operations team at Siva, made this meeting a huge success and memorable to all.
• Administration and ground personnel management • Team building and other special interest events • Themed events Our Leisure Travel services include: • Package tours (individual trips & group travel) • Hotel accommodation • Cruise vacations • Private excursions and tours • Boat and ferry bookings • Air and car reservations • Transportation services • Experienced travel directors & on site assistants • Constant quality control & spot assessment
• HATTA • ETOA • GNTO
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VISTA EVENTS DMC. GREECE 41 Mesogeion Ave, Athens, 11526, Greece Τ: +30 2106753606 Μ: +30 6932588851 rena@vistaevents.com www.vistaevents.com
Vista Events DMC Greece prides itself on being a leading Destination Management Company specializing in the organization, management and implementation of conferences, congresses and incentives in Greece. Distinct advantages when using Vista Events: • Extensive knowledge of Greece. • Strong relationship and good negotiating power with local suppliers in order to secure extremely competitive rates. • Flexible, creative and innovative approach. • A large team consisted of 17 experienced, multilingual travel professionals. • Proposals within 24-48 hours (depending on your requirements). • Project Management Services and one lead contact to work with you prior to and during your event. • Many years of experience of the industry. • Two main Offices: Athens (Head Office) and Pylos Town (Costa Navarino Branch). Our company provides: (Quality Assurance): • Risk Assessment Procedures throughout each project. • Health & Safety regulations during the event. • Public Liability Insurance of up to 10m Euros. • Financial stability. Corporate Responsibility: • We carefully select our suppliers and make sure that are fully licensed. • We implement “green” issues internally, and together with our clients we promote environmental friendly practices and green activity projects. Awards We have been voted Best Destination Management Company for 11 consecutive years (2007-2017) at the Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards.
Vista Events also voted Gold winner of the Conference and Incentive Travel Hot List in 2009 and Silver Winner in 2010.
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ERASMUS CONFERENCES TOURS & TRAVEL S.A. 1, Kolofontos & Evridikis str., 161 21 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 7414700 Fax +30 210 7257532 g.tsatsou@erasmus.gr www.erasmus.gr
Know-how and experience ERASMUS S.A. is a leading Professional Congress Organizing and DMC company, based in Athens, Greece with extensive experience in the Congress and Event Management field since it was founded in 1993. It runs over 50 projects annually with a dedicated, talented and multilingual team of 25 permanent, full time staff. Services cover PCO & core-PCO assignments, Association Management, special events & incentives as well as local DMC solutions. Our goal is to become our clients’ preferred partner and transform each event into a successful and memorable experience by providing quality, tailor-made solutions. Among others, ERASMUS organized successfully the 15th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology – EADV, accommodating more than 12.000 participants and 130 exhibitors in Rhodes. Quality & strength ERASMUS is ranked among the top Professional Congress Organizers and DMCs in Greece and has been assessed with the Strongest Companies in Greece Certificate twice. It is a founding member of HAPCO, full member of IAPCO (since 2008), full member of ICCA and the Athens Conventions and Visitors Bureau. It is EN ISO 9001:2008 certified for its quality management system in Congress and Exhibition Organising, Association Management and Incentive Travel. Convenience ERASMUS’ privately owned premises enjoy a prime location in Athens within walking distance from the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, major conference hotels, such as the Athens Hilton and the Divani Caravel as well as the Metro station of the airport line. Our vision At Erasmus, we believe that each event is unique. Our goal is to become our clients’ preferred partner and to transform each event into a successful and memorable experience by providing tailor-made solutions, supported by our solid event management experience, professionalism and responsibility.
• Kick-off meetings • Incentives • Team building events • Exhibitions and Trade shows • Product launches • Gala events • Field trips • Standalone events
• Congress bids • Event planning and project management: • Consultancy services • Budget control • Reporting • Event insurance coverage • Financial management • Post event evaluation and benchmarking • Venue management • Content management: • Agenda design • Speaker liaison • Abstract handling • E-posters • Event flow • Registration management • Exhibition sales and management • Sponsorship management • Event marketing, social media, communications and promotional activities • Community management (mailing lists/ databases) • New technologies: • Webcasting & live streaming • Expert interviews
Our areas of expertise • Congresses: Unrivaled service, proven expertise and solutions you can trust. • Association Management: Feel free to focus on your association’s objectives while we take care of all the administrative and management work for you. • Incentives and events: From A to Z, it’s all about your next “wow” event • DMC solutions: We hand-pick for you the best a destination has to offer, within your budget.
• Live surgeries • Event mobile apps • Daily newswires • On-site staff and support • Banquet services • Food and beverage • Networking events • Dinners and parties
Types of events supported • Congresses and Conferences • Meetings • Seminars • Training programs • Summits • Corporate events
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FREI S.A. TRAVEL CONGRESS 3 Paparigopoulou Str., 105 61 Athens T. +30 210 3215600 info@frei.gr www.frei.gr
FREI SA is recognized as one of Greece’s leading professional conference organizers and corporate travel services provider, serving national and international clients in the Congress, Events and Corporate Travel & Meetings industry. Established in 1985, steadily focused on PCO, DMC, CMI and Association Management activities, the company provides a unique blend of comprehensive conference and travel services, all the way from planning to implementation. Based in Athens and networked throughout the globe, FREI SA enjoys a stellar reputation with clients, spanning a wide range of industries, thanks to its outstanding work and exceptional customer service. The company regularly develops and implements multi-leveled conference and international conferences for groups, ranging from 10 to 12,000 participants, and boasts a long list of repetitive clients who have benefited from its proven expertise, myriad in-house services, innovative solutions and advance technological systems. Working closely with an established network of reliable suppliers, FREI SA is committed to providing cost-effective solutions and direct client support throughout the conference organization process to deliver memorable events of unparalleled excellence.
SUCCESS STORIES In 1990, FREI SA secured a 10 year contract for the Thessaloniki Film Festival. In 1995, expanded operations & inaugurated offices in Thessaloniki, Creta & Rhodes. In 1996 co-founded HAPCO and between 1999 - 2001 acted as HAPCO President. In 2005 organized the Sanofi France Company merger meeting with Aventis. In 2009, won a European Union long-term bid for ENISA. In 2010 was awarded with the ICAP ‘Strongest Companies in Greece’ Certificate. In 2011, the Company successfully won bid for the InterAsma Association & its World Congresses (for 10 years).
Constantly during the last years, FREI SA is organizing more than 550 corporate meetings annually and is providing corporate travelling services to thousands of professionals in Greece and around the globe. FREI SA is a full member of ICCA, MPI, IATTA, HAPCO, SITE and has been confirmed and established a Quality Management System in conformance with ISO 9001: 2008.
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ONE TO ONE CONGRESS & TRAVEL 16 Nikis str., 105 57 Athens, Greece Tel +302107254383 Fax +302107254384 info@one2onesa.com www.onetoone-congress.gr
ONE TO ONE S.A. established in May 2002 and has effectively organized by now a significant amount of Scientific Conferences and Events in cooperation with Pharmaceutical Companies, Scientific Medical Companies and Health Care Institutions, leaving its distinctive professional trace on any project assigned. Since 2008, ONE TO ONE S.A. provides a complete travel services package, both in Greece and abroad, as a certified provider of Domestic, Inbound and Outbound Tourism.
• Collateral educational and entertaining events • On site management and integrated Secretarial support Social and Cultural Events • Venue Scouting and Reservation • Sponsorship - Exhibition • Artists - Celebrities • Participants’ Management • Promotion - Publicity
Through High standard services, Ultimate Knowledge on congress area, Professionalism, and the well trained Senior Personnel, ONE TO ONE S.A. has been established as a trustworthy partner in all its respective areas of business. Being established in the Health Care sector, alongside with the ongoing effort to respond to the upgraded needs of its sophisticated clientele, ONE TO ONE S.A. is highly motivated to a continuous training of its executive personnel, in order to upgrade the quality of services provided. ONE TO ONE S.A. team consists of highly skilled executives with rich experience on conference organizing, corporate event planning and incentive travelling, aiming to high quality services, tailored to our client’s unique needs.
• Secretarial support
Travel Services • Integrated travel services for Domestic and worldwide Tourism, including premium transportation, accommodation and catering services • Incentive travelling - Business Meetings • Individual and group sightseeing programs, guided tours and excursions • Thematic tour programs
As we strongly believe that every Client is Unique, we offer to our clients tailor made solutions, aiming to the absolute success of any project assigned. It is YOU inspiring us!
• Congress - Conferences • Social and Cultural Events • Travel Services Congress - Conferences, Workshops, Conventions, Seminars, Scientific Events • Venue Scouting and Reservation, based on the exact prerequisites of the conference • Budgeting - Legal Support • Scientific Program Administration • Innovative audiovisual support - New Technologies • Sponsorship - Exhibition • Communication and Mass Media Services • Premium services concerning registration, transportation, accommodation and catering of the conference participants
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AFEA TRAVEL AND CONGRESS SERVICES 39-41 Lykavittou St., 106 72 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3668800 info@afea.gr www.afea.gr www.afealuxurytravel.com
AFEA Travel and Congress Services has been operating in the MICE and Corporate Travel industry for 40 years, providing customers with integrated services. The company is based in Athens since 1977 and since 2002 it operates offices in Thessaloniki. AFEA provides services to a wide client portfolio such as major multinational corporations, private companies and enterprises, scientific and educational organizations, as well as governmental and public institutions, in Greece and worldwide. AFEA operates both as a partner and a consultant by providing its expertise and know how, and by making maximum use of its tools such as the meetings and events capabilities, supplier negotiation ability, offline and online technological resources etc. Additionally, AFEA is a member of the most prestigious international travel and meetings associations, such as ICCA, IAPCO, EFAPCO, HAPCO, ACVB, IATA and HATTA.
Our Services: • Congress & Event Management - PCO • Destination Management - DMC • Medical Communication • Association Management • Corporate Travel Services • Incentives • Luxury Travel Experiences Our Tools: • Online Registration & Accommodation Management software • Online Abstract Manager • Online Booking systems • Wide network of suppliers worldwide • In-House Graphic design • In-House IT-team • Marketing/ Communication tools, e.g. e-newsletter, website content management system, social media management • New Technologies • Travel Agency ERP
Congress & Event Management As a company with long and significant experience in the Meetings Industry, AFEA has the know-how and expertise to design, organize and implement a congress or event of every type and size, national or international, medical, scientific, social or governmental in Greece and all around the world. Destination Management AFEA is the ideal partner to provide customers with integrated services for any meeting or event in Greece and to “guide” the visitor through the various experiences that the destination can offer. The destination offers great accessibility, numerous renovated venues and facilities and advanced infrastructure. Medical Communication Our Medical Communication Services have been designed to stimulate and engage medical experts in the transfer of knowledge to all audiences, with the ultimate goal is to improve patient outcomes and management. Association Management Our company handles the complete management of the Association and offers services, such as: Membership Management, Accounting, Marketing & Promotion, Website Development, Support of scientific events etc. Corporate Travel Services The corporate travel services provided by AFEA are developed according to the international standards of the travel industry and the company has been providing these services to corporate clients in Greece and worldwide since 1977. The experienced and well trained travel consultants provide cost effective and “value for money” travel solutions by making use of their on line and offline technological tools, business insights and consulting experience in the corporate travel industry. Incentives AFEA has the expertise and know – how to organize incentives, tailor made to the customer needs. The professional team of AFEA provides customers with unique proposals for incentive trips in Greece and at any destination worldwide, with the aim to offer maximum return on their investment. Luxury Travel Experiences Being one of the longest established companies in Greece and having the privilege to know our destination by heart, we have thoroughly designed amazing experiences, built around the places where our local connections can deliver the most flawless services possible.
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ARGO TRAVEL GROUP 10, Xenofontos str. 10557, Athens, Greece Tel +30 211 1803 100 Fax +30 210 3238078 athens@argotravel.com www.argotravel.com
Our vision is to lead the industry Leading the Industry is our vision: to be the top service provider in Greece for the worldwide Travel Industry, while delivering quality services to both traditional and new markets. Last but not least, to develop and offer innovative travel products and solutions all around the world. Our mission is to promote Greece Our mission is to promote Greece as an ideal destination for both leisure tourism and MICE. Our aim is to fulfill the requirements of both National SMEs and MNCs, while building long-term and sustainable relationships with them. Our goal is to enhance the economic growth and development of our Travel Industry by increasing visitor volume and expenditures, through taking a leadership role in the community and with business partners to provide an outstanding experience for visitors. About us - the group The Argo Travel Group has been operating in the Travel Industry for over 60 years. The Company was founded in Athens in 1952 by innovators in the growing sector of marine & crew transportation and corporate travel. The management team, comprised of three generations from 25 to 90 years of age, provide Argo with the competitive advantage of experience combined with creativity. With an annual turnover of almost 100 million euros, Argo is a coordinated Travel Group and is active in several fields of the travel industry. The Group is specialized as a DMC (Destination Management Company), supporting travel services in the whole of Greece with a large range of both B2C and B2B products. Today, Argo has privately-owned offices in Athens, and branches in Thessaloniki and Santorini island (Greece). Our network extends to Geneva (Switzerland), London (UK) and Shanghai (China), with fully affiliated companies. Since its establishment, Argo has become member of all major Hellenic and several internationally esteemed travel organizations and institutions. Our team We have been building our Argo Travel Team for more than half a century. Three generations of management, from 25 to 90 years of age, who work closely with with our new and dynamic executives, provide Argo with the competitive advantage of experience combined with creativity. With more than 120 professionals, we have not only reached the highest level of performance, but we have also developed diverse experience and capabilities. Our well-trained staff, based in several locations around the globe, speaks more than 15 languages and is available 24/7 to meet even the strictest deadlines of the travel industry. Our services Through our specialized Companies & Divisions, the Argo Travel Group offers the following services to customers and partners: Destination Management Services for Greece & the rest of Europe Classical Greece programs, Island Hopping packages, Hotel reservations, Villas or Furnished Flat Rentals, Car rentals, Coach Hire, Limousine Service in Greece, Incoming packages, Daily Organized Tours for individuals, Cruises, Air, Ferry & Rail ticketing, Multilingual Guides and Tour Leaders, Meet and Assist at the Airport and full-service land arrangement support 24/7. Marine & Offshore Travel Services for Greek & Multinational Shipping Companies Global Marine Ticketing with the best available fares, crew travel arrangements worldwide, Chartered flights for passenger and cargo, real-time service 24/7 by dedicated staff and executives.
Business Travel & MICE services for all our corporate customers (multinational companies, maritime companies, corporations, banks etc.) Air Ticketing, Hotel reservations with special corporate rates all over the world, all business travel arrangements, Group and FIT travelling to exhibitions and events, Implant services, Advisory Assistance for any MICE demand, Global Event & Congress Organization Management, Team Building and Corporate Training Programs, dedicated 24/7 support. VIP and Luxury Travel Services Private jet, Helicopter, Limousine and Yacht chartering, Private Cruises and Sailing, Special requests handling, VIP treatment for travel arrangements around the globe. Leisure Travel Services for individuals travelling all over the world All travel arrangements on both FIT and group basis for holiday trips, honeymoon trips, special interest trips emphasizing on Sports Tourism, Medical Tourism, Agrotourism, SPA, Fitness and Beauty Tourism, Golf Tourism, Trekking, Diving, Culinary, Cultural, Yachting etc Cruise Shop The exclusive agent of Variety Cruises (www.varietycruises.com) for the Asia-Pacific region, and preferred agent of most Cruisers from all around the world. Ticketing Services Offering the lowest airfares on all reliable carriers, while using reliable GDS ticketing platforms. Argo Travel with 60 years of IATA experience is considered one of the leading consolidators of fares worldwide. Online Travel Services & solutions for customers and partners These are offered through our innovative B2C online platform at www.realtrip.com (for customers) or our B2B online platform at www.b2btrips.com (for travel agencies only). Both platforms combine unique technologies and are built on open standards using Web Services Extensible Markup Language (XML), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Web Services Description Language (WSDL) and the Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI) that is compliant with Open Travel Alliance (OTA) standard XML schemas. Therefore our XML/API allows customers who already have a proprietary or third-party booking engine to integrate the specific content and build a highly customized booking interface. Representation of travel-related companies, GSA, GSSA or PSA Since its establishment, the Argo Travel Group has specialized in the General Sales Representation of several Airlines, Ferry and Cruise Companies worldwide. Thai Airways International, Cronus Airlines, Minoan Lines, Superfast, ANEK, and recently Variety Cruises have been but a few of the well-known travel brands that have appointed Argo as their GSA for specific markets. Impeccable organization, accumulated experience and the stateof-the-art technological infrastructure of our offices, enable our highly-qualified staff to provide on-going high quality services in all of the abovementioned tourist service industries.
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ERA LTD CONGRESSES • EVENTS • BUSINESS TRAVEL INCENTIVES • TOURISM 17 Asklipiou Str., 106 80 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3634944 Fax +30 210 3631690 info@era.gr www.era.gr
ERA Ltd is a leading international management company offering professional services for meetings, events, conferences, association management, exhibition, sponsorship, travel and tourism. ERA Ltd is based in Athens since 1998 and has organized more than 450 congresses, seminars and meetings, has handled more than 150.000 participants and has worked with more than 300 bodies, organizations, companies and institutions by providing personalized services directed to specific needs that guarantee continuous quality, results and success in the fields of:
• v enue design and decoration (flowers, stage design, signage, constructions) • a udio visual coverage (sound installation, music provision, photographers, video) • creation of printed material • security services (VIP transfers, etc) • press office and press releases • co-ordination with mass media • professional gifts
• congresses • events • business travel • tourism Our aim is the provision of integrated, innovative services with flexibility, dedication and efficiency leading to a successful organization.
CONGRESSES We organize congresses, seminars and any other professional or educational meeting from the smallest gathering up to the largest scientific event. Οffered services: • venues research, proposals and selection • preparation of budget, financial and technical guidance and support • secretarial organization and operation before and during the congress • exhibition management and sponsorship management • handling of - scientific announcements - printed and digital material • creation of congress web sites and online registration • press office set up for the promotion of the congress in Greece and abroad • design, construction and signage (banners, posters) • organization of - audio visual equipment - translation booths and interpreters - social and cultural functions - social events and tourist programs for accompanying persons - accommodation services - travel arrangements from and to Greece - sailing activities and organization of cruises, yacht rentals etc - transportation of delegates to and from the airport, hotels and other sites - hospitality desks at airport and hotels - delegates’ accommodation EVENTS Organization of business, social, theme events, openings, receptions, product launches. Οffered services: • choice of suitable venue (hotel, estate, museum, alternative sites) • concept design • sponsorship management • program design • secretarial support • financial support
ΒUSINESS TRAVEL Organization of incentives, business travel and educational trips in Greece and abroad. We have to date organized and worked with: • 10.000 professional trips • 200 companies and scientific institutions • 50.000 participants ...and we are expanding dynamically knowing the needs of the market and the increased demands of the business managers, we provide the ideas and the means for the perfect organization of any business trip so that you can dedicate yourselves to your project. TOURISM Organization of pleasure trips, holiday’s packages and tailor made tourist programs to any destination in Greece or abroad. Offered services: • transport to all destinations • hotel reservations • d etailed information for the chosen destination (visa, weather, vaccines etc) • car hire • day trips, guides, tours and visits • organization of entertainment and social activities • continuous support
CASE STUDY • 8th EORNA Congress, May 2017, Rhodes, Greece • 35th ESOPRS Annual Meeting, September 2016, Athens, Greece • 13th PANHELLENIC SYMPOSIUM OF VASCULAR SURGERY, March 2012, Athens, Greece • 1st INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT FORUM (HELAS), January 2012, Athens, Greece • MEMC, September 2011, Kos, Greece • 4th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON KALLIKREINS AND KALIKREIN-RELATED PEPTIDASES, September 2011, Rhodes, Greece • 9th VPM, June 2011, Greece • GREENSYS 2011, June 2011, Chalkidiki, Greece • 45th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF ESCI, April 2011, Crete, Greece • INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CLINICAL NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY “CUSHING’S SYNDROME IN 2010-AN OVERVIEW”, December 2010, Athens, Greece • THE ATHENS DIALOGUES, November 2010, Athens, Greece • 8th WORLD ENDODONTIC CONGRESS, October 2010, Athens, Greece • 16th MEDITERRANEAN MEETING OF CHILD NEUROLOGY, September 2010, Myconos, Greece • 2nd INTERNATIONAL LUNG CANCER SEMINAR, September 2010, Tinos, Greece • VII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF HISTORY OF ANAESTHESIA (ISHA), October 2009, Crete, Greece • INT’L CONFERENCE OF WORLD INSTITUTE OF PAIN (WIP) ALGOS, June 2009, Myconos, Greece • XXVIITH CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF PATHOLOGY (IAP), October 2008, Athens • XXIII WORLD CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ANGIOLOGY, June 2008, Athens, Greece
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PCO-CONVIN S.A. 29 K. Varnali St., 15233 Chalandri Athens, Greece T: +30 210 6833600 F: +30 210 6847700 info@convin.gr www.convin.gr
CONVIN is a dynamic enterprise, founded by specialists in planning and managing CONVentions and INcentives. As a PCO and DMC our aspiration is to reach very high standards for services offered in our field. We aim constantly for innovation, inspiration and, at the same time, for the most practical solutions in every aspect of the events we undertake. The services we provide are consisting in Planning, Consulting, Supervising and Reporting. The fields we expertise are: PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANIZER Whether you are organizing a 50 person event, or a congress in which hundreds will participate, demands are just as complicated. So, leave all the details to us. We undertake the full Management of your Congress.
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Our associates study your needs and objectives and plan every aspect of the event according to the profile of your company. Invitations, the decoration, menus and the artistic events are created especially for you, in order to advance your objectives. INCENTIVES & TRAVELING We prepare a full economic plan, covering all possible and expected expenses, as well as suggestions for possible funding sources. CONVIN is a member of HAPCO (Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers), HATTA (Hellenic Association of Tourist Agencies), ICCA (International Conference and Convention Association), EFAPCO (European Federation of the Associations of Professional Congress Organizers), ACVB (Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau), as well as an IATA Accredited Agent.
ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT With factual and flexible solutions adjusted to each entityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rules, our associates enjoy the successful outcome of the project and benefit from our large network of health professionals, publishers, pharmaceutical companies, exhibitors, conference venues, media and other professionals of this field. SCIENTIFIC E-PUBLISHING We gathered experience in editing consultancy with domestic and international publications of scientific content.
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TRIAENA TOURS AND CONGRESS S.A. 15 Mesogeion Ave, 1st Floor, Ampelokipi, Athens 115 26 Greece T: +30 2107499300 F: +30 210 7713 795 www.triaena.gr info@triaenatours.gr
Triaena Tours & Congress is a leading Professional Conference Organizing Company aiming to provide high-end services regarding the organization of congresses, corporate meetings and vacation packages. Founded in 1959,Triaena Travel, originally operated as a travel agency. Ιn 1976, the company was renamed Triaena Tours & Congress and became a pioneer in organizing conferences. Today, under the young entrepreneur CEO, Giannis Tsertos, Triaena engages in delivering impeccable PCO services as well as tourist services by innovating on all fronts. A team of experts leads any corporate event, through careful planning and execution, towards success. Large and diverse by nature, Triaena Tours & Congress provides tailored, affordable and innovative solutions to its customers. Congress and Events Management The company’s professional services and expertise in this field are undeniable as numbers come to corroborate the long experience and the in-depth know-how: • 2.500 Congress Events • 1.500 Medical Congresses • 700.000 Participants & Accompanying persons A well-trained personnel is ready to hear your ideas, to guide you every step of the way by proposing cost-effective and innovative solutions and to work thoroughly so as your project is met with success. Our high quality services include: • Research, Planning & Organization of a Congress • Comprehensive solutions – Customized proposals • Fully equipped conference rooms in the company’s premises • Preparation and Management of the sponsorship opportunities
Corporate Travel Our long-term presence in the market in combination with an experienced and specialized team allow us to meet the travel needs of your organization in the most effective way. We propose ideas and provide the means so as to organize and plan a successful business trip, we suggest original and unconventional destinations which best fit your company’s profile and needs whilst our customer service agent is at your disposal in a 24/7 basis. Our high standard services include: • Ticketing • Worldwide hotel reservations • VIP Services • Educational Trips • Cultural Tours • Consulting on Travel Services • Complex itinerary development • 24 hours service Luxury Travel & VIP Services Triaena Tours & Congress specializes in luxury travel and offers a host of services, thus satisfying even the most demanding customers. Charter a yacht to sail across the islands of Greece, swim in the most breathtaking waters, and pamper yourself in spas. We invite you to choose among a vast range of destinations throughout the world. There is no limit in dreams, nor to the quality services do we provide: • Ticketing • Worldwide hotel reservations • VIP Services • Luxury Travel • A la carte and FIT travel • Cruise and Shore excursions • Wide selection of pre-planned holiday packages
• Budget Management
• Private Yachts Chartering
• Scientific program management and Abstract management
• Travel insurance
• 360 degree media coverage of the congress
• Car rentals
• Tourist services
• Visas • 24 hours service
Triaena Business Center Triaena Tours & Congress organizes corporate meetings, press conferences, product launching and other bespoke events. Whatever the occasion – an executive or client meeting, brainstorming, presenting or launching new services or products – we provide the means to accomplish your business venture. Our in-house rooms can accommodate from a small scale meeting of 10-15 persons up to a larger scale event of 200 people. In particular, we provide a full business center and in-house services which allow you to plan and carry out your business activities simply and effectively. Indicative Services: • Renting offices • Internet • Mobile GR number • 24h secretary • Laptop
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P.C. PODIMATAS AUDIOVISUAL S.A. 12 El. Venizelou St., 190 09 Pikermi, Greece Tel +30 210 6036111 Fax +30 210 6036118 rental@podimatas.gr www.podimatas.com
P.C. PODIMATAS AUDIOVISUAL S.A. is considered to be one of the biggest companies in Europe, that support any kind of event with technical equipment, in the fields of sound, visual, lighting equipment, stage sceneries design and construction and presentations, as well as video and post productions and 3D creations. Specifically, our company provides full services in most types of events, such as conferences, seminars, summits, concerts, presentations of new products, exhibitions, entertainment and advertising events. With more than twenty-five year experience has made P.C. PODIMATAS AUDIOVISUAL S.A professionals in the field, ensuring the highest quality of services and products. As a member of the International CONGRESS RENTAL NETWORK of BOSCH (CRN), SETE, HAPCO, EFAPCO and ICCA (International Congress & Convention Association), the company guarantees the best quality of services fulfilling even the most sophisticated needs. Furthermore, the variety of services provided by P.C. PODIMATAS AUDIOVISUAL S.A. and the large number of different requirements, have established the company not only in the Greek and Balkanian market, but also in other areas, specially in Europe.
Sound Highly qualified technicians see through the demands of each project by using the most professional equipment in hand [loudspeakers, sound mixers, wireless microphones, moving heads, lighting digital consoles etc], so as to come up with the best possible result for an ideal presentation to your audience.
Congress System By using high-tech quality sound systems and simultaneous interpretation equipment, the company is able to give great potentials to your conferences and events [ i.e. coverage of 31 languages at the same time, digital recording of the proceedings etc], so as to keep you satisfied in any way possible. IT Department Latest technology PC’s and Macintosh are installed to networks, mainly used in congresses’ registration process, secretarial support and speakers’ presentations (setting backgrounds, assisting in PowerPoint slides). Highly qualified technical staff, install the Interactive Voting System (IVS) to the PCs in order to have the audience’s point of view when needed. Latest technological steps in the IT department involve streaming and web casting in meetings and congresses which is the latest trend in presentations or video conferences. Service Department The Service Department specializes in the maintenance of the Rental Department’s equipment, such as boosters, monitors, microphones e.t.c., as well as equipment of the clients of the Sales Department, should a problem occur in the clients’ installed devices. Creative Design The in-house stage-designing and construction department, after a thorough examination of the venue of your event, presents you a complete proposal for the decoration of the area according to your needs.
Visual Having at our disposal the latest high-technology visual systems, we can create giant seamless panoramas and unlimited screen configuration. By using state-of the art systems (D-lite, l-lite, R series projectors), supporting visual devises (scalers, visual mixers, converters), voting systems and presentations we always take you one step further from the ordinary. Lighting Departments that deal with the most demanding parts of your indoor and outdoor events, the special requirements in lighting design. Highly qualified technicians see through the demands of each project by using the most professional equipment in hand, so as to come up with the best possible result for an ideal presentation to your audience.
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PRO EVENTS LTD 54 Salaminos St., 176 76 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 6710282 Fax +30 210 9590472 info@proevents.gr, nicky@proevents.gr www.proevents.gr
For close to 30 years, PRO EVENTS has brought technical expertise and innovation, creativity and a uniquely flexible approach to the most challenging local and international event productions. Our breadth of talent allows us to supplement your existing team’s capabilities or to provide fully integrated production design—from initial proposal and design through to budgeting, scheduling, floor plans, management, installation/dismantle and operation of audiovisual equipment, audio systems, lighting, onsite technical direction and right on through the event. This approach allows us to integrate all required elements into a comprehensive technical budget thus offering the client one point of contact for the entire technical process.
Our services include: • Event Planning and Production • Event Design and Décor • Set design, construction & Staging • Exhibition stands, booths, kiosks, and furniture • Audio Visual, sound, lighting, projections, Special effects, interpretation systems, Technical support, implementation • On site event management & coordination • Logistics planning
All Pro Events technical equipment is self owned and all constructions are handled in-house which not only leaves no room for “surprises” but offers competitive rates and flexibility on budget negotiations. Pro Events can consult with you to do a thorough analysis of available options and help you determine the event program that’s exactly right for you and your company.
• Graphics and signage • Entertainment and talent Pro Events … makes the difference!
Whether for an audience of 50 or 500 in any chosen venue, a single day meeting or a multi-day conference or symposium, our technical services ensure an outstanding event—on schedule and within budget. Our philosophy is simple: Listen, Create, Plan and Execute. No production is too big; no detail too small. Collaboration is key; teamwork crucial. Ensure the integrity of the creative vision; improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness; make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Pro Events is able to work in any venue either locally or abroad and furthermore is the preferred Audio Visual supplier for both the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel and the Athens Hilton Hotel.
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SOUND AND VISUAL PAPATHANASIOU S.A. 12 Xanthis & Poseidonos, 144 51, Metamorphosi, Greece T: +30 210 3838597, +30 210 3805459 F: +30 210 3847446 rental@praktika.gr www.soundandvisual.com
Your event deserves a partner who will help you achieve your goals, by channeling their expertise into creating new experiences! SOUND AND VISUAL – KONSTANTINOS A. PAPATHANASSIOU S.A., one of the largest companies doing business in the area of support for conferences and related events in Greece, offers you tomorrow’s experience today.
Sound and Visual is a member or PRG Alliance. It is the leading international network of companies that work together to provide access to their customers worldwide to the highest quality technology and event production services. It’s main objective is the budget for each event to be dedicated to the largest percentage to the equipment that will be used instead to transportation costs.
We provide audiovisual equipment rental services as well as technical support. We offer integrated solutions encompassing the whole spectrum of technical needs for conferences, seminars, corporate events and any other event you may wish to organise. The departments operating in our company are the following: From the initial study to the design and implementation stage, each one of our projects is a new experience and a goal for the future, enabling us to provide our services and equipment affordably and in a uniquely professional manner. Demanding and specialised specifications for holding each event are for us a challenge and an invitation to showcase our professionalism, reliability and responsibility. With a focus on technology, we constantly research new media and invest in cutting-edge audiovisual equipment to ensure our continued presence at every future event.
Conference Proceedings • Digital Recording • Transcription of proceedings and computer layout • Printing and Binding • Translation of texts Planning & Technical Support for Conferences and Events 1. Study, planning, rental, installation and technical support using audiovisual equipment for conferences, seminars, press conferences, corporate events and exhibition stands. • Projection equipment
Our over 30 years of accumulated experience and our clients, who come from the whole spectrum of activities in the private and public sector, trade union bodies, educational institutions and international organisations, serve as a guarantee that your efforts will be rewarded.
• Audio equipment • Lighting equipment • Interpretation systems • Voting systems • Conference sets – printing work
Our company has handled the rental of audiovisual equipment for a plethora of events and conferences such as the Economist Conferences, Global Forum on Migration and Development, the 12th European Trade Union Congress, TEDx Athens, the Xenia Honorary Awards Ceremony, the Socialist International, Boussias Conferences, Infocom World, and the Posidonia 2012 Inauguration and Exhibition.
• IT systems (press centre organisation and operation) • Secretarial Support 2. Permanent installations – Study, Planning and Implementation
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ARIA FINE CATERING 1st km Markopoulou – Lauriou Ave ,Koropi 194 00, Greece Tel +30 210 9656388 Fax +30 210 6231421 corporate@aria.gr www.aria.gr
Established in 1997 ARIA is a fine catering company that offers premium catering menu and services for both corporate and private events at venues under her management or anywhere in Athens as well as to the close islands. ARIA Fine Catering is the official and exclusive caterer of Island event complex (Island Art & Taste), the ideal location for weddings, private and/or corporate events on the “Athens Riviera”. It is also the main catering partner of Megaron – the Athens Concert Hall and exclusive caterer of Metropolitan Expo, the largest exhibition center in Greece, located next to the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”.
Our offerings: • Corporate banqueting • Conference catering • Gala dinners • Wedding and baptism receptions • Social celebrations • B.B.Q. /Picnic • Private dinners at home • Exclusive venue partnership • Venue management
ARIA Fine Catering has invested significantly in the development, operation and management of the two restaurants and seven coffee shops available in the Athens Metropolitan exhibition center where Posidonia - the world’s most prestigious maritime event takes place every 2 years.
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INTERCATERING Xanthou 3, Glyfada 16674, Greece T: +30 210 8946625 F: +30 210 8945819 info@intercatering.gr www.intercatering.gr
InterCatering is a leader event caterer in Greece that provides outstanding services for unique and demanding high-end events since 1990. The company’s true passion for creating exceptional dishes combined with great professionalism guarantee sophisticated catering services for any occasion. The pillars of our catering success stories are the experienced and talented chefs, the high-quality ingredients, the expertly trained service team, the modern infrastructures, the state-of-the art equipment and the top-notch venues. InterCatering is the exclusive caterer at some of the leading venues in Greece:
InterCatering is a proud member of EPCAS and the Ambassador of Greece since 2014. EPCAS as the leading platform connecting directors and owners of leading European catering companies, it has offered great opportunities for exchanging views and techniques among the best catering companies across Europe. It has also been an excellent basis for working with European clientele. • 28 years of experience • 35.000 catering events • 4.500.000 people served • 100 people company staff • 5 exclusive premier venues
• Ble Azure - The ultimate breathtaking seaside location. • Ble Pavillon - Unlimited sea view combined with a contemporary design.
• Sophisticated cuisine
• Estate G. Kokotou - Magnificent forest scenery at the top of a hillside.
• High quality service
• Estate Delago - Beautiful romantic garden with a swimming pool.
• Event design
• Galazia Akti - Minimal and modern site on the seashore.
• Exquisite cocktails • Thematic parties • Creative solutions
The company has a significant collaboration with “Megaron Athens International Conference Centre - The Athens Concert Hall”, providing catering services for first-class international and European conferences and corporate events. It offers exquisite catering services at leading venues, museums, sports stadiums, for social or private occasions and also at top locations outside of Attica, with Mykonos and Santorini islands standing out.
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PODIUM Valaoritou 9, 106 71 Kolonaki, Athens, Greece Tel +30 216 900 15 10 Fax +30 216 900 15 11 info@podium.gr www.podium.gr
In the era of specialization and globalization, entrust the success of your conference, seminar or entrepreneurial meeting to the experts … Communication is our passion …
International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI) www.aipti.org
And what you are looking for… Podium offers high quality interpreting and translation services throughout Greece and abroad. Our team is made up of experienced professional interpreters – translators driven by a passion for their work and unrelenting commitment to quality, guaranteeing complete accuracy and clarity.
Panhellenic Association of Translators www.pem.gr Athens Convention Bureau www.athenscvb.gr
Your needs are our priority. Our experience in the field of interpreting and translation has strengthened our faith in our work and in our continuous endeavor to meet market and client demands. We adhere irrevocably to our commitment to quality, reliability and accuracy, we are strictly bound by our code of ethics which is clearly reflected in our respectful workings with both our trusting clients and our collaborators, who are our most valuable asset.
Podium is a new proposal in the field of interpreting, translation and conference organization. The members of our company, experienced in the field of conference interpreting as freelancers, have decided to join forces and establish Podium. More specifically Podium offers the following services: • Conference interpreting • Translation of general and specialized documents • Conference organization • Interpreting and Translation seminars • Consulting services • Audiovisual equipment
Case Study In its first steps, Podium has already provided conference interpretation services in two major events: • 2nd Project Evaluation Committee Meeting and 5th Monitoring Committee Meeting of the European Territorial Cooperation Programme “Greece-Italy 2007-2013”, held in Ioannina, Greece on December 4th and 5th 2012 respectively. • 6th Technical Seminar of “FOR CLIMADAPT” project, held in Mytilene, Lesvos from February 28th to March 1st, 2013.
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AMPHITRION GROUP HEADQUARTERS 46, Kyprou Street, 172 36 Dafni, Athens – Greece Tel : +30 211 10 90000 Fax : +30 210 9249671, 210 9249835 info@amphitrionprisma.gr www.amphitriongroup.com
Amphitrion Group of Companies is a leading travel and tourism company in Greece, providing full-ranged, global service through its own network of offices in Greece and abroad. Amphitrion Group is staffed with over 80 multilingual, experienced, welltrained personnel ensuring that our clients receive high-quality personalized service at all times.
consideration their target group, their strategy and adjust it to address the Greek market to maximize their brand awareness and sales.
D.M.C. Amphitrion is a leading Destination Management Company in Greece specializing in creating full, tailor-made programs for groups and individuals providing a full range of high-quality services including : • Accommodation in various types of lodgings throughout Greece (hotels, villas, furnished apartments, etc.) • Car rentals and coach hire throughout Greece • 1, 3, 4 and 7 day Aegean and Mediterranean cruises • Pre and post cruise stays (in Athens and on the Greek islands) • Island hopping by ferry boats and all domestic air transportation • Daily classical and archaeological sightseeing tours • Multilingual licensed guides, tour escorts and assistants • Organization of MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences & events) in Greece • Restaurants, theme parties, venues for special events • Aircraft chartering
CRUISE SERVICES Amphitrion Cruise Services is specialized in serving the cruise industry. At present we successfully provide all services, as tours agents, for shore excursions, ground operations and turnarounds in all ports of call in Greece for major International Cruise Companies with over 80,000 passengers on tour expected this year.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES We maintain a privately owned fleet of vehicles to support all ground transportation needs of our customers through its privately owned fleet of motor coaches and luxurious taxis, limo as well as through carefully selected partners. Our fleet is comprised of : • 31 Setra luxurious motorcoaches of various capacities (19-60 seats) • Mercedes minivans • Luxurious Mercedes taxis • Mercedes limos M.I.C.E. We undertake the full organization of any meeting, incentive, congress or event of any size to any destination in Greece and abroad. Our philosophy is to take each project from concept to completion. We invest time in understanding and addressing all our clients’ needs and becoming an integral part of their marketing strategy. Our services include : • Identifying the ideal venue and location • Arranging for all transportation • Booking accommodation services • Enhancing the program with optional tours • Arranging for full entertainment • Organizing dinners and gala dinners as well as themed events/parties • Providing secretarial services to support the event. Our priority is to ensure that all participants live unique experiences. REPRESENTATIONS Another major activity of Amphitrion, is the representation of airlines, airline subsidiaries and cruise lines in the Greek market exclusively or as preferred partner. These companies entrust us to be their local representative in Greece and our role is to focus on the sales and marketing of each of these products taking into
Today our office in Greece represents the following cruise lines successfully in the Greek market: • Carnival Cruises • Princess Cruises • Cunard
YACHT CHARTERING We specialize in offering luxurious motor yachts, motor sailers and sailing yachts for entrepreneurial purposes or leisure catering for the distinguished sailor. We are proud to offer a quality crewed yacht available for chartering, M/Y Proton, at 125 feet (38.1 meters) long and has 6 lavish staterooms that can comfortably accommodate 12 guests. Its crew of 8 provides superb 5 star service. OUR OFFICES Excellent Customer Service is at the heart of what we do, and as such we go to extreme lengths to safeguard it. For this reason, we maintain own offices in key destinations in Greece and abroad namely being : Greece : • Dafni – headquarters • Athens city center • Mykonos • Santorini • Heraklion, Crete Abroad: • Washington DC – USA • Tokyo & Osaka – Japan • Taipei - Taiwan
Amphitrion is a proud member of various organizations and associations thanks to its professionalism, know-how and specialization in various fields: NTA – National Tourism Association GPN – Global Passenger Network HATTA – Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies SETE – Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises PETAGA – Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies ETOA – European Tourism Association ACVB – Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau
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In the Land of the Gods let us be your Host!
Since 1973
A Leading Destination Management Company in Greece for 42 years FIT - VIP - Groups - Special Interest Group Tours Student - Religious - Sports - Music & Performance - Agricultural - Winery - Senior - Wedding - Honeymoon - Cruises Offices in Greece: Athens – Mykonos – Santorini – Crete (Heraklio) Tel: +30 210 9006000 | E-mail: info@amphitrion.gr | Website: www.amphitriongroup.com
Privately-owned coaches, mini-vans, taxis, limos & yacht
BUTLAIR tel: +30 213 0429 201 Efpolidos 14, 10552 Athens Greece hello@butlair.com www.butlair.com
Butlair is a new age concierge service powered by local experts & AI technology. Experience Athens as simple as texting a friend! Butlair is a helpful, knowledgeable and the most efficient friend you need while travelling in Athens. It is a chat based concierge service that connects you with a team of local experts through Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp & WeChat. Our team takes care of you 24 hours a day & makes your stay in Athens more personal & memorable. More time to enjoy a delicious dinner, to swim in an isolated beach, to dance, to explore, to create long lasting memories. Less time on planning and more time on things that matter most. Butlair promises to save you precious time and get what you need, when you need it, for a happier, more enjoyable trip.
What can Butlair help me with? • Get guidance through the city • Make restaurant reservations • Nightlife suggestions upon your taste • Discover events going on in the city • Arrange your transportation from & to the airport • Manage bookings and reservations on your behalf • Buy tickets for museums and art exhibitions • Get sim card and portable wifi • Find a doctor when in need • Handle shopping & delivery anywhere you are
Local Insights & Tips Discover hype places, hidden bars, design stores & local flavours. Find all the major events, art exhibitions, family activities, music festivals and much more. Bookings & Reservations Find the ideal restaurant for a special occasion & make reservation. Be it a personalized tour guide, a theater ticket, a daily excursion or your tickets to one of the Greek islands! Shopping & Delivery Get insights on unique and local products and designers. Ask Butlair to find something you want to buy - the phone charger you forgot at home or a last minute souvenir for your loved ones - and get it delivered to you, fast and easy! Emergency Don’t feel alone when abroad! In case of an emergency reach out your personal Butlair and she’ll help you find a doctor, the nearest pharmacy or even deliver something urgently to you!
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COSMORAMA LTD 10, Xenofontos str. 10557, Athens, Greece Tel +30 211 1803 100 Fax +30 210 3238078 athens@argotravel.com www.argotravel.com
Cosmorama Ltd was founded in 2002 and operates in all the important fields of tourism including domestic, inbound and outbound travel services. We have an office centrally located in Athens, Greece as well as a Branch Office in Thessaloniki (Northern Greece).
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Cosmorama was founded by partners and managers who have vast experience in travel industry for more than 30 years as well as other background such as logistics, marketing and information technology.
I VISIT GREECE is the Brand name of our Incoming Department acting as a DMC in Greece. We are actually handing leisure and Pilgrimage groups from all over the world, leisure groups and FITs from Indian and Chinese Market (we are quite strong in Weeding Tours and Special Events), Golfing tours from Turkey and European Market and Cultural Educational groups from US and UK Universities. Please refer to our web site www.ivisitgreece.com
Cosmorama has earned a reputation for innovative ideas and forward thinking. Our team skillfully handles both incoming and outgoing tourism with a close attention to details which makes a significant difference in the quality of travel experience. Cosmorama has the Chapter Presidency for Greece of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), is Exclusive member for Greece of WATA (World Association of Travel Agents) & WOI (World of incentive) and has become the General Sales Agent in Greece for big Cruise Companies.
COSMORAMA is a very strong Brand Name in the Greek Market selling Cultural tours (worldwide destinations) to the Greek and Cypriot Market. Please refer to our web site www.cosmorama.gr
V FOR VACATION is a B2B wholesaler platform, offering escorted tour packages to most destinations throughout the world. We provide escorted itineraries for FITs and small groups on specific dates, during the year. Moreover our professional team can help travel agents customize itineraries for their clients. You may visit our web site www.vforvacation.com
We are proud to have a wide international network of providers, dedicated associates and teams from around the world. In addition to the above, we have a great number of valued foreign partners ranging from wholesalers & travel agents that are selling to their local markets our international packages. Cosmorama enjoys a high rate of loyalty as a result of exceptional service, competitive rates and constant after sales activities. Cosmorama is a full service travel management company offering luxury, corporate and leisure travel services to thousands of people across the globe who love to explore every single latitude and longitude. Hence, we strive to provide a wide range of services in order to cater each individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements.
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HARITOU TRAVEL GROUP 33 Dion. Areopagitou Ave., Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9248990 Fax +30 210 9234017 www.htg.gr
With more than 30 years of experience, HTG Group is the leader in incoming tourism, specializing in hosting French-speaking groups as well as organizing leisure holidays for individuals coming from all around the world.
Our services include: • Accommodation bookings
Founded in 1978, HTG is recognized for the quality and diversity of its touristic trips. A team of experienced professionals is at your disposal with a partner network of more than 15 inbound agencies throughout Greece, one of the largest coach fleets in the country consisting of numerous new generation vehicles among the most modern in Europe; HTG brings the reassurance and the expertise to offer you the most suited solution to your desires and requirements.
• Transfers (coach, limousines, taxi, helicopter, boat)
Our experts travel regularly throughout the country in order to carefully inspect and select a wide range of products, ultimately to provide you with top of the class services and programs suitable for any type of group and budget.
• VIP service
We also examine and create tailor-made programs to meet any specific request. Our assets: • 100% customized service • Services of the highest quality at the lowest price • A large privately owned fleet of coaches • Service BtoB with more than 2000 active contracts online Individual Travel Individual Travel being the most independent form of traveling provides the freedom and the flexibility for your clients to choose their own pace while traveling, whether for leisure, business or social reasons. Our professional staff & well-chosen associates can ensure that your leisure clients will have a reliable, relaxing and unforgettable Greek holiday experience! We offer fully customizable holidays, tailored to your preferences; HTG always sets customer satisfaction as their top goal and concern. Finally, with our 24/7 Emergency service, we are here for you at all times, and our agents will do their best to assist you, anytime you are in need during your Greek Holidays.
• Air & boat tickets (domestic and international) • Car rental • Tours & excursions • Outdoor activities • Yachting • Cruises • Printed material (maps, itineraries, destination info) • Professional staff (assistants, drivers, guides) • 24/7 Emergency phone number Groups Group travel has, for many years, been the most popular way of traveling, since it involves feelings of security while away from home, making acquaintances and creating memories with fellow travelers, and enhances a value for money way of travelling. Our group department and experienced tour planners are dedicated to offer you their valuable advice and expertise in arranging all elements of group travel. • Trip Planning: itinerary planning and advice, tours and excursion-scheduling on each destination. • Group types: Special Interest groups, Religious groups, Student groups, Trekking groups, and more. • Travel Arrangements: accommodation, transfers, yachting & cruises, transportation rentals, flights and ferry bookings, events. • Food & Beverage: Catering, private mansions & halls, fancy restaurants, traditional taverns, outdoor catering, BBQs, lunch baskets. • Entertainment: animation, dance classes, special performances, orchestras, folkloric shows. • Printed Material: maps, destination information, brochures, detailed explanations and scheduled itineraries.
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L’OCÉANE VOYAGES Panepistimiou 65, 10564 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 33 13 963 Fax +30 210 33 11 167 marieperrine@loceane.gr www.loceane.gr
L’océane Voyages is a family run incoming travel agency founded in 1994 and headquartered in Athens. Our company is specialized in a la carte travel and customized services in Athens area and all over Greece for groups & individuals clients. Our international executive team are travel experts who strive to create unforgettable travel experiences to all its clients and to provide its partners with the best service, with the highest of quality, in the safest environment and for the right price.
• Welcome services
L’ océane voyages is the owner of 12 recent tourism motor coaches. Our fleet is counted among the best of Greece and will satisfy your most demanding clients. In this time we have gained a good reputation for courteous and efficient bus transportation services. A loyal following of regular customers has been the result of our conscientious approach to customer satisfaction. With their support, this has been the foundation in building a solid business, in which we take a great pride. L’océane Voyages is a leader in transportation for conventions and special events of all sizes. Our excellent collaboration with selected partners allows us to provide an unlimited number of motor coaches in order to cover the needs of our clients. The best planned convention or meeting begins with well planned ground transportation.
• Taxi & Private car services • Privilege and VIPs Services • Selected multilingual License guide • Hotels, Restaurants reservations
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• Cultural and Thematic Tours
• 2 Mercedes Sprinter 519 19 seats
• Walking tours in Athens
• 2 Setra 411 HD 40 Seats
• Outdoors activities
• 5 Neoplan City liner 52 Seats
• Student Travel
• 2 Setra 416 HDH 56 Seats
• Cruise & Ferries tickets to the island
• 1 Neoplan City Liner 60 Seats
• Shore excursions all over Greece Services • Airport /Port Transfer • Customized convention shuttles • WYSE Travel Confederation • HATTA-GEPOET
• All kind of transportation in Athens area • Tours all over Greece • Shore excursions • European Tours
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THE MELI TOURS EXPERIENCE 16 Nikis Street, Syntagma Square, 10557, Athens, Greece Tel +30 213 0371702 Fax +30 213 0371704 www.meli-tours.com
“MeliTours” is a Destination Management Company specialized in Greece. For over 30 years, “MeliTours” offers its unique local knowledge and expertise to its clients, providing a vast range of services, i.e. accommodation, transportation, excursions, conference venues, themed events, gala dinners, meetings, incentive schemes as well as helping with overcoming language barriers. “MeliTours” boasts a wide network involving privately owned offices located in Thessaloniki (Headquarters), Athens, Halkidiki and Thassos and other strategically located affiliated offices so as to meet any request related to local tourism services in Greece, of any sort at any time, always at competitive rates. The competitive advantage of “MeliTours” lies in delivering premium services at preferential rates based on the buying power and consistency of “MeliTours”, founded on an extended and diversified loyal supply network. Moreover, “MeliTours” is also established in Romania and Bulgaria, and is planning to expand to other European Countries, following a carefully designed dynamic business plan.
MeliTours is a member of Meli Group, which incorporates 4 major business units, i.e.: • Meli Tours: Destination Management Travel Services, Wholesale Operations. • Meli Events: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events (M.I.C.E) • Meli Luxury: Luxury& SPA packages, Yachting & Limousine rentals. • Meli Properties: Real-Estate Consulting, Brokerage & Investments. We all at “MeliTours” have always been and always will be your hands-on business-associate. We will do anything in our power to assist you, support you and of course to protect you. We are here for you.
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SUNNY GREECE TRAVEL & TOURISM 36-38 Syngrou Ave. Athens 11742 Tel: +302109237100 Fax: +302109238577 info@sunnygreece.gr www.sunnygreece.com
Sunny Greece Travel & Tourism (Incoming Tour Operator in Greece) is a tour operator specializing on incoming tourism, for over 38 years, covering all aspects of tourism in Greece and offering outstanding quality Services, at very competitive rates in the mainland and the islands. Our company is also the local partener of Novasol & Cuendet, No1 companies on “Holiday Rentals” with 50.000 villas in 28 European Countries.
• Hotel Reservations, all types in the mainland and the islands. • Villas and self-catering accommodations. • Corporate and Incentive programs, adults and students programs, as well as pilgrims groups and with special interests groups, all over Greece. • “Tailor made” programs and visits. • Island hoping. • High quality bus service (8-16-30-50-55-60 seats). • Multilingual guide service.
Sunny Greece Travel & Tourism handles all aspects of the tourism industry in Greece, in a successful way, keeping collaboration with important T.O. all over the world for many years. We offer reliable services on Cultural, leisure programs and activities for groups and individuals.
• Pre-bookings and arrangements of visits in all Archaeological sites and Museums. • Car hire service. • “Fly Drive” programs. • Air & Boat reservations to the islands, Italy and Turkey. • Cruises services and packages. • 7 days/24 hours, personal assistance from our multilingual staff. We can offer very competitive and “value for money” services, that is keeping our guests and our partners loyal and repeaters asking for the same hotels, bus drivers, restaurants etc. Associations, Universities, Schools and individuals, who have chosen Sunny Greece, are keeping the best fondest memories of our country.
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TSOTRAS TRAVEL AGENCY 62 Pindarou Str., Thiva, Greece Tel. +30 2262026444 Fax. +30 2262026333 www.tsotrastravel.gr
Centrally based in Athens, Chalkis and Thebes, we are perfectly placed for any trip, tour or travel experience in Athens and whole Greece. We have a large base which includes many tour operators, universities, schools, private hire clients and sports clubs. No service is too big or too small for us! Whether you need a coach to provide transport to a special event, a conference transfer, a wedding, an educational trip or a sightseeing tour, we can help. If you are looking for a coach to take your group on a day tour excursion and are wondering where to go, we are here for suggestions! The solution is just a phone call away.
Why book with Tsotras Travel? • 40-years of experience in the tourism industry, since 1980 • Young and experienced trained dynamic staff, close to new technologies • Great value for money • No hidden extras • Fully exclusive tours with taxes and entrances included • Luxury travel on our own vehicles • We employ our own professional guides
We can provide a range of coaches from 16 – 58 seats, all to luxury specification with air conditioning, reclining seats and PA Speaker Systems as standard. Many in the fleet have added facilities such as refrigerators, DVD players, plasma screens, extended leg rooms, WC and Free Wi-Fi connection. Environmentally our coaches meet the highest standards in our field exceeding the Greek and European ultra-low emissions zone regulations. Our policies and practices will advance the social, environmental and economic conditions in the communities where we operate.
• Superb hotel accommodation services
Services • Airport/Port Transfers • Transportation in Athens and whole Greece • Day Trips and Multi-Day Trips • Cruises in Argosaronikos and Sporades islands
Our highly trained and dedicated staff will provide you with a service of the highest quality from the moment you contact us., to the end of you travels. Our operations department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is always someone to help you!
• Tours and Sightseeing in Athens all around Greece • Ferry Tickets to islands • Accommodation inquiries as per your budget • Alternative Tourism (adventure trips, cultural excursions, religion-based tours, wine-tasting)
Our Fleet • Setra 515 HD, Model 2017, 56 Seats • Mercedes Tourismo KRH, Model 2016, 43 Seats • Mercedes Travego, Model 2015, 58 Seats • Mercedes Tourismo 15 RHD, Model 2014, 54 Seats • Mercedes Travego RHD, Model 2008, 52 Seats • Mercedes Tourismo RHD, Model 2015, 52 Seats • Setra S415, Model 2007, 52 Seats • Mercedes Travego, Model 2015, 51 Seats • Mercedes Travego, Model 2006, 53 Seats • 5 LUXURIOUS Mercedes Sprider Travel MINIBUSES, from 17 – 14 Seats
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TUMLARE - JTB GREECE LTD 4 Filellinon St., 105 57 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210-3215835, 210 32 15 824 Fax +30 210-3215966 info@jtb.gr www.jtb.gr
Tumlare is a leading European Destination Management Company with a reputation of providing the highest quality of products and services. Our global network, incorporating over 30 offices in four Continents, is combined together with an extensive local knowledge and personal touch. Tumlare has been providing an outstanding experience and complete satisfaction to all global travellers for over 39 years. Being a leading DMC we have acquired some of the best professionals in the industry who are involved in our main business areas. Tourist Groups, Individual Travellers, Meetings, Incentives and Sport Events, Special Interest Tourist Groups, Technical Visits, Cultural and Thematic Travel and Cruise Destination Management. Tumlare is a Member of JTB Group, with strong financial backup, which consist the guarantee of success for your event since MISSION as well as VALUES are common: To give value for money to all global travellers and business partners alike. To give an impressive experience and complete satisfaction to all global travellers by providing additional service quality at the European destination and enriching the life of the customer. To contribute to the successful and sustainable development of the destination itself. To offer value to our main business partners in Europe and at the same time contribute to the local society. • Destination Management • Meetings and Incentives
Normally, organizations will send their own lecturer or guide to accompany the tour. This will sometimes be an art historian or an archaeologist. Tumlare will work with the guide to ensure all arrangements are taken care of in advance, all accommodation, all transportation, all entrances and all tickets if required so that the guide has nothing to worry about except guiding. If additional local knowledge is required, Tumlare is happy to provide additional assistance with researching and securing local experts. We can arrange everything and for your inspiration we suggest the following: Art, history, literature, theatre, cultural exchange, architecture, ballet, music, choral performances, opera, politics, farming, gastronomy, wine, beer, shopping, special events, bird watching, and much more. Tumlare has, for many years, operated technical visits within a broad range of fields. From visiting pensioners homes to visiting a local kindergarten, we have now transitioned into areas of high technology companies. Our team of local staff is invaluable when matching local experts with guests from abroad, putting special programs together, meeting the needs of both parties. The increasing number of tours, with demand for more and more specialist fields over the past years, has enabled us to create a network of contacts that gives us the advantage of smooth communication and operation.
• Conferences • Venue and Accommodation Management • Cruising and shore excursions • Sport events • Special Interest • Technical Visits • Tourist Groups & Individual Travellers
For many years Tumlare has handled all of the arrangements for some of the biggest sporting names Tumlare Sport specializes in the detailed and precise arrangements required by sporting teams traveling to both games, tournaments, and training camps. We have handled many major football teams playing cross Europe in the pan European tournaments taking care of all arrangements for the teams, fans, sponsors and press with individual programmes and hotels to suit each.
Tumlare is the premier choice to provide the business solutions to match your meeting, incentive and conference needs. Our experienced dedicated staff throughout our extensive network of offices provide on location expert planning and execution.
Tumlare Sport will ensure that the team hotels are adequately briefed on training requirements, special meals, private rooms and special check-in and check-out requirements and equipped with the necessary fitness and leisure facilities.
We have had the pleasure of serving some of the world’s largest and most demanding companies and organisations.
Sponsors hotels will, similarly, be required to cater differently providing a wide range of extras and we will provide exciting pre and post programmes of dining and entertainment.
We have the expertise and resources required to design and produce every element of your programme. Long ago we learned that our client’s challenges inspire us to find creative solutions that not only meet their expectations, but exceed them as well. Tumlare develops creative solutions for: conferences, incentive programs, pre and post tours, spouse programs, special events, team building events, and a wide array of their related services. Do you have to organise a high-level board meeting for 20 executives or perhaps organise a meet¬ing for 500, or even a product launch for 2000 people? Tumlare is your direct link for all your special planning needs. Our team of local experts live and work in Greece. They have invaluable knowledge on design and planning Special Interest tours for you. Further, they have the local contacts to make sure the programs meet your criteria.
Tumlare Sport arranges all separate ground transportation for sponsors to and from the venues, arranging individual services as and when required. Special arrangements can also be made to ensure smooth checkin arrangements at Airports both on arrival and departure. Should a dedicated aircraft be required from team and/or sponsors, this can be easily arranged. Through its wealth of contacts, Tumlare Sport can charter any size of aircraft from anywhere to anywhere. Tumlare Sport is perfectly suited to cater for any sporting occasion and we have dealt with many different sports ranging from football, basketball, aikido!
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LIMOTOURS 20 Syngrou Ave. Athens 117 43 Greece Tel +30 210 9220 333 www.limotours.gr
Limotours Hellas by Astra Tours SA is a family-run business offering tailor-made road transportation solutions. We focus on giving to each and every client, a unique experience and personalized service. By concentrating on each client’s individual need, Limotours’ team has established an excellent reputation and loyal clientele in chauffeur services. Limotours values and culture are a heritage of more than 80 years. Being for so long in the chauffeur service market made us understand that customer satisfaction is the driving force of our business.
Our services include: • Transfers • Sightseeing tours • Cruise shore excursions • Transportation management for: -S pecial occasions - sporting events, concerts, weddings -C orporate events - meetings, conferences, exhibitions, -O fficial delegations • Chauffeur rental
Our fleet consists of new sedan limousines, luxury mini-vans and coaches of Mercedes-Benz. All equipped with the amenities of our VIP clients demand. Our team of dedicated chauffeurs and affiliates are multilingual, highly professional and courteous, always going the extra road delivering best service possible in each and every occasion. Dedication, integrity, and commitment to clients’ satisfaction made Limotours a recognized leader in the Greek chauffeured services market.
• Car rental Our chauffeured fleet consists of: • Mercedes-Benz E-class, standard sedan • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long edition, luxury sedan • Mercedes-Benz Viano Ambiente, luxury mini-van • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, luxury min-bus • Mercedes-Benz coaches up to 50 p.
Official member of Athens Limousine Association, Association of tourism enterprises of car rentals (STEEA) and National Limousine Association (NLA, worldwide limousine association)
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TAXIPLON 20, El Alamein str. 14231 Nea Ionia Tel : ++302102719555 business@taxiplon.gr www.taxiplon.gr
Taxiplon Business Class Luxurious services for your transfers
Luxurious services for your transfers An exciting transportation experience!
Taxiplon Business Class includes a large number of partners with executive class vehicles, free wi fi service and credit card payment. Business Class drivers are english speaking and have a dress code typified by a suit and necktie. Business Class Taxi – Limo - Mini Van – Bus Call us now either to hail a taxi or book you airpot transfer or even plan a City Tour.
We have been active in the field of transport coordination services in Greece since 2012. Thanks to our innovative services, we have gone from strength to strength and are proud to be one of the most dynamically developing companies in Greece. At the center of our philosophy lie both every-day passengers and businesses. With perfect organization and exemplary professionalism and with a high-standard and constantly renewed fleet of associates, we are proud to secure safe and reliable transportation services on a 24/7 basis. Business to Business Taxiplon Business Class includes a large number of partners with executive class vehicles, free wi fi service and credit card payment. Business Class drivers are english speaking and have a dress code typified by a suit and necktie. Limo Service For all those special occasions in life, Taxiplon limo services are at your disposal. Specially trained drivers offer regal services to all passengers who wish five star transportation for VIP guests and special occasions such as weddings and conferences. Bus This service is specially made to accommodate large groups of passengers. Taxiplon Bus service can provide transportation for groups of up to 50 people to any destination with safety and comfort. Latest technology buses meet Taxiplon high standards. Mini van Whether organizing a trip with friends or moving around the city, Taxiplon offers you the option of a mini van. For groups of up to 8 people, a mini van is an ideal means of transportation for it combines a comfortable ride along with large luggage capacity. City Tours We‘re here to help you discover the hidden beauty of Athens or the suburbian countryside and visit the most important landmarks. Discover Athens, Delphi, Sounion, Marathon, Argolis, Corinth or call us to organize a custom-made tour with our partners.
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WELCOME PICKUPS Agias Eleousis 5, Athens, 105 54 T: +30 2111 980 084 partners@welcomepickups.com www.welcomepickups.com
Welcome Pickups is the best way to arrive in Athens! We have recruited Athens’ best English-speaking taxi drivers and trained them to make sure that you and your guests get the best first impression of Athens possible. Our drivers meet you inside the airport (and ports) with customizable name signs, give you a complimentary tote bag filled with travel essentials, and provide you with local insights into Athens. Since Welcome Pickups is a pre-booked and pre-paid service, your guests will never need to have cash on hand.
Want to hear what others think about Welcome Pickups? Don’t just take our word for it – check out our stellar reviews on Trip Advisor. We are listed as Welcome Pickups.
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As a technology-driven company, Welcome Pickups is setting the new standard for transfers in Athens. We seamlessly integrate with Athens’ top hotels and BnB’s to provide them with detailed information that gives your guests an unparalleled level of hospitality. Welcome Pickups is much more than a transfer company. Need tickets to the Acropolis or local SIM cards? Welcome can provide that for you! Welcome’s services do not stop at the end of the transfer. With our free pocket concierge app, we make sure that you and your guests have access to local information, tips and even attraction tickets – throughout your entire journey! • Safe, friendly arrival & departure transfers • Highly-trained, English speaking drivers • Local insights, information, and tips about Athens • Complimentary gift bag with travel essentials • 24/7 Access to our complimentary Welcome App • Access to local SIM cards, tours, and attraction tickets • Pre-paid flat fare • Easy-to-use online booking interface • Perfect for conferences, events, as well as individual travellers
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2 ΜΑΖΙ Tel-Fax +30 2103222839 Nikis 48 Str Athens, Greece www.2mazi.gr info@2mazi.gr
The restaurant “2 Mazi” is a Greek creative cuisine restaurant. Staying loyal to the tastes of the Greek cuisine, and to Greek Hospitality values,2mazi sets the bar high, hoping to convey our deep love for good food. Our goal is to awaken all your senses, to reconstitute familiar but forgotten flavors and create new
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The location On the outskirts of Plaka , at 48 Nikis str. the most picturesque location of Athens the historic location, the classical architecture building, the authentic tastes and our excellent service fully explain why leading Greek and foreign personalities have honored us with their presence.
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The kitchen “2mazi” menu is not just a catalog or a demonstration of technical skills using different ingredients. Owner Elias Gogos creative and persistent advocate of quality, his inspiration sources from the finest products of our land. Meat, fish, handmade pasta and traditional pies tangle up with herbs and edible flowers each one of special taste and therapeutic value. Small producers delicatessen from all over Greece, could not be absent from 2mazi kitchen.
• City Centre (Syntagma square): 0,5 km • Piraeus port: 10 km • Athens International Airport: 33,7 km • Nearest Metro: Syntagma square (4’ walking distance)
• Ideal for corporate events and business meals (max to 60 persons to Main Restaurant and 40 persons to Yard) • Private area for meetings • Private dining area • Internet Free • Wifi connection available • Rate per person From 35€/person Corporate Rates From 30€/person
The distinction “2mazi” remains one of the best restaurants in Athens for the last ten years proposed for fourth continuous year by Michelin Guide Corporate events: the venue is available for corporate events and lunches with custom menu and service
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ALERIA Megalou Alexandrou 57, 104 35 Metaxourgio, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 52 22 633 Fax +30 210 52 35 192 info@aleria.gr www.aleria.gr
Aleria is located in the upcoming Metaxourghio area of Athens. It has succeeded in becoming one of the best restaurants in Athens as a consequence of offering a harmonious combination of an elegant and artistically designed decor with a cuisine that is world class in its inventiveness and quality. The designer Sofia Kehayiadaki, managed to strike the perfect balance between luxury and ambience, creating a restaurant which is quite formal but still unpretentious, cozy and elegant. Equally unique is also the space of the inner yard, where the restaurant is housed in the summer. The paved area provides the required privacy and relaxation, while still in the centre of Athens. Even here, it is interesting to observe the unique tables featuring mosaic motives previously used on the floors of the original neoclassical building.
But what is a restaurant if not the food it offers. And the food in Aleria rises up to the challenge and is equally beautiful as the ambiance. Gikas Xenakis, our prominent and highly awarded chef, is one of the best proponents of the New Greek Cuisine movement which now attracts the most talented chefs in Greece. His philosophy is one that combines a calm but confident control of the modern cooking techniques with his memories of traditional home food cooked with the best and freshest ingredients that the sea and land of Greece offers. Examples of the dishes he creates are: wild mushrooms ragout with trahana and parsley sauce, slowly cooked pork belly with celery root puree, coriander sauce and pickled onion; mageiritsa, the traditional soup eaten in Easter, is given by the chef a creative twist and is cooked with seafood maintaining however its original taste. As far as desserts are concerned, foam and mousse of rice pudding with bitter chocolate, cinnamon and lemon sorbet has now become one of the most celebrated dishes in Athens. At Aleria you will enjoy Greek fine dining in wonderful surroundings in what is considered as one of the best value for money restaurants.
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DINNER IN THE SKY ATHENS Technopolis of Athens, Iakchou & Voutadon St., 11854, Athens Tel +30 694 5396 509 info@dinnerinthesky.gr www.dinnerinthesky.gr
A restaurant in the sky? Yes, it can be! An extraordinary culinary proposal -in the center of Athens- welcomes you! A table for 22 people, along with our experienced chefs who are preparing a 5 course menu, lifts you up to 50 meters and offers once in a life time experience over the city. Would you dare? Dinner in the Sky takes you to heaven, while the nightlife of Athens â&#x20AC;&#x153;awakensâ&#x20AC;?. Enjoy the city panorama as the table rotates slowly. The illuminated Acropolis gives an enchanting spectacle to Greek and foreign visitors. Bet that the selfies you take here will get the most Likes!
Try special, modern tastes inspired by the Greek tradition accompanied by delicious local wines. Dinner in the Sky is on from May at Technopolis, in Gazi. Make your reservation through www.dinnerinthesky.gr and get ready to experience unique moments. Because everything seems more beautiful from above!
Impress your friends, loved ones or colleagues by inviting them to a special dinner or make your stay in Athens even more interesting by combining exceptional food with spectacular views, so you can say that you saw all of Athens indeed!
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FUGA Cuisine: Italian / Mediterranean Kokkali street 1 (Athens Music Hall Garden), 11521, Athens, Greece Tel +30 21 0724 2979 info@fugarestaurant.gr www.fugarestaurant.gr
A particularly elegant restaurant in Athens, located in the garden of the Athens Concert Hall.
CAPACITIES Fuga Restaurant (inside) • A la Carte setup: 65-85 pax
Fuga* is a member of the Trastelis Group of restaurants (Spondi and Hytra). A restaurant in the garden of the Athens Music Hall was missing from the heart of Athens. The space is arty but open and accessible to the public, regardless of the Athens Concert Hall performances. It has a separate entrance (1 Kokkali Street) and is also accessible through the parking lot, where specific labeling directs the guests to the restaurant.
• Events Seating - Seated: up to 120 pax - Standing: 200-300 pax (depending if the balcony is open or not) - Theatre style presentation: up to 60-100 depending on the setup Fuga Garden
Fuga Restaurant is on the top of the verdant hillside garden and has a great city view. The space is modern, with simple lines, earthy tones and wood which create an impressive atmosphere. Fuga Garden is situated in the Music Hall Gardens and operates during the summer period. A more relaxing atmosphere with classic yet with a twist cocktails are served at the bar and a more casual dinner menu is a great way to enjoy an evening in a hidden Athenian garden. The philosophy of the cuisine: a return to simplicity with favorite Italian and Mediterranean flavors and emphasis on the quality of the ingredients. Our chef and his team experiments with simple methods and combinations of the ingredients, creating dishes that can be easily remembered and are based on the Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. As he says: ‘For me it is very important to make dishes that the customer can understand. He can easily recognize what is on the plate. This means that the flavors are well defined.’
• A la Carte setup 95 - 115 pax • Events Seating - Seated: up to 200 pax - Standing: up to 400 pax (could reach more than 1000 by using a part of the Music Hall Garden with an additional rent) - Small Concert – table set up for 80-100 seated and 80-100 standing Rate per person Individual rates are a la carte Corporate Rates • 3-4 Course Menus: 28-48€/person • Finger Food Menus: 18-38€/person • Beverage menus: 12-22€/person • Tailor made menus available
The Fuga cuisine is friendly and flavored according to season. The ingredients are always fresh and carefully selected. Signature dishes: classic risotto ala Milanese, a simple yet great spaghetti Pomodoro, the non-traditional Osso Buco, the famous Burger with homemade lemon mayonnaise and the creamy tiramisu. The wine list includes Italian value for money labels and specially selected Greek wines. Fuga is the ideal place for business meetings, but also for friends and families who appreciate good food at reasonable prices. It is open every day all year round (winter in the hall and summer in the garden). It also welcomes pre and after concert guests offering a special menu.
*In music, fuga is a contrapuntal composition in two or more voices, built on a subject (theme) that is introduced at the beginning in imitation and recurs frequently in the course of the composition.
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HARD ROCK CAFE ATHENS 52 Adrianou Street, 10555, Athens, Greece Tel +30210 32 45 170 athens_sales@hardrock.com www.hardrock.com/athens
Located at 52 Adrianou Street in Monastiraki, just a stone’s throw away from the historic city center with stunning views of the Acropolis, the new Hard Rock Cafe Athens is a must-see for both visitors and locals alike. The Café-Bar area features a beautiful internal atrium area with a sliding roof top. Guests can enjoy fresh, high-quality food from our food menu which includes a selection of our starters and salads, as well as our delicious Legendary burgers and many more. Hard Rock Cafe’s food items, are complimented by an extensive, award-winning drinks menu that includes Hurricanes, Margaritas, signature favorites and Alternative Rock (alcohol-free) beverages, all available in Hard rock souvenir glassware. Hard Rock’s cocktails are handcrafted, just like its cuisine and as authentic as the memorabilia on the walls.
Capacity: Atrium Bar area: 200 reception, 70 seated Event Specialists will assist on expanding your experience; customized authentic Hard Rock Cafe Merchandise options from our Rock Shop. GREAT for guests. Swag bags, company logo in lights with customized GOBO. Treat your attendees like Rock Stars by providing event specific VIP Lanyards. Holiday Parties that ROCK . . . Full service event venue with options to utilize entire Cafe or just the space you need. Transformed for the Holiday’s your decorations are built in! Sit down, reception style, passed hors d’oeuvres and action stations, the options are vast the experience is authentic! Don’t Miss a visit from Hard Rock Cafe Athens in order to enjoy a memorable experience!
Memorabilia from Hard Rock iconic collection adorns the walls of Hard Rock Café Athens, including items from legendary and contemporary musicians from around the world. Fans will be able to see Lady Gaga’s silver and black boots worn during a 2014 photo shoot; a black studded bass owned by American rocker, Gene Simmons; an acoustic guitar owned and signed by Chris Martin from Coldplay; and much more.
The Rock Shop offers rock ‘n’ roll inspired items, as well as collectible Hard Rock Café merchandise in its exclusive retail location. Hard Rock’s Athens-specific merchandise can only be purchased at this location, which offers an exclusive design quality that enhances each item’s appeal. Organize Your Events with us!
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HYTRA Cuisine: Greek Creative Cusine Syggrou Avenue 107-109 (Onassis Cultural Center) 11745 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3316767 sales@hytra.gr www.hytra.gr
The restaurant “Hytra”, whose name derives from the ancient Greek terracotta vase, first opened in 2004 in “Psiri”, one of the oldest districts of Athens in the historical center of the city. In 2010, the restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star and has retained it since. In 2012 it was awarded a second Michelin star, the first for “Blue Hytra” restaurant, hosted at Westin Resort in Athens. Alongside, Hytra receives annually enthusiastic reviews evaluations and other distinctions. The same year, the restaurant relocated to the 6th floor of the Onassis Cultural Centre in Syngrou Avenue and was recently redesigned by award-winning architectural firm Divercity.
KITCHEN “Hytra” restaurant has developed its culinary identity based on the approach and the redefinition of the rich cultural heritage of Greek gastronomy, by giving a contemporary expression in execution and the presentation of dishes. As a harmonious and complementary coexistence of two different approaches around the meaning of Greek food, the two separate restaurant menus, the “Hytra” menu and the “Hytra Apla” menu that share a single space, interact in a gastronomic “choreography” in order to elevate the Greek cuisine through two constantly changing cards, having in common the domestic raw materials and recipes. Rate per person
In warmer months of the year the restaurant moves to the 7th floor of the building, offering a unique outdoor setting with panoramic view of the Acropolis, Lycebettus hill and the city skyline.
• Gourmet: €70 - €80 • Hytra Apla: €40 - €50
PHILOSOPHY High quality service and hospitality through a number of different services, the creation of a high aesthetic, warm and homely atmosphere, the continuous update and development without exaggeration in the approach to the concept of food and the emergence of Greek cuisine through Greek raw materials and recipes are the main components of the philosophy of the restaurant that has an intense relationship with the cultural activity of the Onassis Cultural Centre.
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Indoor Restaurant (6th Floor) Outdoor Restaurant (7th Floor)
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SPONDI Cuisine: French creative Pirronos 5, 11633, Athens, greece Tel +30 2107564021 info@spondi.gr www.spondi.gr
THE RESTAURANT
THE AWARDS
Elegance, refinement and authenticity. These are the words that describe the atmosphere and philosophy of Spondi. Created by Apostolos Trastelis in 1996, the restaurant is now a point of reference not only in Athens, but in all of Greece. Discreet, intimate, with two delightful courtyards and two equally charming dining rooms - one in an elegant room built from reclaimed bricks in the style of a vaulted cellar.
Seven consecutive years voted “Best Restaurant in Greece” (“Athinorama” Golden Chef’s Hat Award). In 2002, Spondi won its 1st Michelin star, in 2008, Spondi won its 2nd Michelin star, and in 2013 was voted by “Restaurant Magazine” as the 97 best restaurant in the world.
USEFUL INFORMATION Our food is prepared with the freshest of products, and thus the menu changes according to the seasons and, of course, according to the creative imagination of our Chef. He treads skilfully between creativity and tradition, modernity and classicism. He delights the eye with artful presentation and the mouth with exquisite flavours touched by a hint of exoticism. Top quality seasonal ingredients are used in imaginative, deftly executed and stunningly presented modern French dishes. Greek, French and Italian wines feature on an impressive list. Such food, served impeccably, deserves an appropriate atmosphere, elegant and stylish, which Spondi, a member of the prestigious “Grandes Tables du Monde” is proud to offer. The restaurant is situated in the center of Athens, in the district of Pagrati, next to the little square of Varnava, 100m behind the Panathenaic marble stadium, where the 1st modern Olympic Games took place.
THE AREA
• Open every day from 20:00 to 24:00 • Dinner served on the terrace and garden during the summer seasons (from May to October) • Air conditioning • Car Valet service
RESTAURANT CAPACITY Winter: 3 rooms • Cellar 60prs • Bar 20prs • 1st floor 22prs Summer: 2 verandas • 1st veranda 20prs • 2nd veranda 55prs Rate per person • 73,00 – 136,00 euros for prefix menus • Group menus start form 70,00 euros
The elongated Panathenaic Stadium, built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, acts as grand gateway to the otherwise purely Athenian neighborhood of Pangrati. This area of typical small squares, busy main roads and residential streets will give you a clear sense of what living in this metropolis is like. A walk up quiet Markou Mousourou Street on the west side of the stadium will bring you past the First National Cemetery to Mets, home to many expats. Turn right to reach the charming Varnava square. East of the stadium, commercial Eratosthenous Street leads to rather nondescript square Plastira, from where Effranoros Street continues uphill to square Profiti Ilia, crowned by a huge church. Among the standard four- to six-story apartment blocks that typify Athens, Pangrati also boasts some genuinely authentic tavernas and the odd trendy bar.
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VASSILENAS RESTAURANT 13, Vrasida Str., 115 28, Athens (Hilton Area) Tel +30 210 72 10 501 info@vassilenas.gr www.vassilenas.gr
“Vassilenas” is a true Athenian institution with a history that spans almost a hundred years. Born as a humble taverna in an impoverished neighborhood close to the Piraeus port in 1920, it later became the iconic restaurant of the 50s and 60s where Winston Churchill and Sofia Laren, Tayron Power and Romy Schneider have dined. Recently relocated to the center of Athens, it has become a modern, cosmopolitan restaurant winning culinary awards year after year. A long journey filled with memories of family recipes that continue to inspire our cuisine today.
WINE • Walk-in cellar with more than 120 labels • Mainly Greek vineyards • In-house sommelier • Thematic wine tasting seminars organized CAPACITY • Ideal for corporate events and business meals (up to 120 persons) • Discreet service, privacy
THE PLACE “Vassilenas” is located in a stunningly elegant space designed by acclaimed architects Maria Kokkinou and Andreas Kourkoulas. With its volcanic pumice-stone walls, lit wine bottles hanging from the ceiling and black metal sheet elements, it makes discreet references to the history of the restaurant while creating a unique cozy environment.
• Private area for meetings up to 15 persons (U-shape) • Private dining area hosting 18 persons • Projector, screen, Internet Free Wifi connection available • Fully wired for projection on plasma screens LOCATION • Centrally located • Easily accessible by car or metro
FOOD We offer inspirational Greek fine-dining cuisine. Our philosophy combines memories from our grandparents’ home-cooked food with a genuinely creative spirit and a wise use of modern cooking techniques. We create dishes with distinct flavors which our guests will cherish forever. Our offer includes fish, meat and vegetarian options. We also propose flexible, tailor-made menus for groups. “Vassilenas”, over the years, has become famous for the tasting menu first introduced in the 1920s! We continue the tradition proposing a 7-course signature tasting menu which allows guests to taste all of our emblematic dishes.
• Within walking distance from Athens Concert Hall, Byzantine Museum and National Gallery (soon to reopen) • Within walking distance to several conference hotels (Athens Hilton, Divani Caravel, Crowne Plaza) INFORMATION • Daily 13.00 - 01.00 • Valet parking upon request • Summer terrace and A/C • Outside the traffic control district • Non-smoking except on the outdoor terrace • Pets not allowed • Dress code: smart casual
For groups and corporate events, please contact Dimitra Arida tel. +30 6936 008 431 email:dimitra.arida@vassilenas.gr
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VEZENE Cuisine: Greek Inspired Bistro Vrasida 11, 11528 Athens, Greece T: +30 210 7232002 reservation@vezene.gr www.vezene.gr
Being a timeless Greek Inspired Bistro, Vezene serves regional dishes motivated from personal views on local traditions. The wood fired kitchen boasts local seafood and sustainable meat, blending natural ingredients and primitive techniques that remain simple to the core of the soul. Our team will work closely with you to customize a menu and select wines for your event. VEZENÉ’S menu composes of classical dishes which are designed around seasonal ingredients, and of course, your personal favorites; served in a family style, plate-sharing presentation.
Additional services:
DRESSED IN WOOD, glass and leather, the space is designed with primary objective to portray informal elegance. It features an indoor dining room and an outdoor all-glass terrace staged on top of a secret under glass greenhouse.
HOURS OF OPERATION: DINNER ONLY 7pm – 2am | Monday – Saturday Closed on Sundays Last kitchen order at 1am Last call for alcohol at 1.45am
INTIMATE DINNER PARTIES at home, or other locations of your choice, we cater our chefs and service team to you, proposing an opportunity to taste the Vezené Experience virtually anywhere. VEZENÉ IS LOCATED on the urban gardens of Madrid Park. It is secluded from city noise, while centrally positioned on the outskirts of posh Kolonaki district. It is 3 minutes walking distance from the Evangelismos Metro Station and 5 minutes walking distance from the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron).
AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT The Dining Room has the ability to provide a complete sound and video system with an additional cost. FLORALS AND PHOTOGRAPHY Our establishment holds a preferred partners network throughout which we offer floral arrangement and photography.
PRIVATE DINING: LUNCH AND DINNER +30 210 7232002 PRIVATE@VEZENE.GR RATE PER PERSON / GROUP: from € 35 – 50 THE MAIN DINING ROOM Accommodates 46 guests. Dressed in wood, glass and leather. THE VERANDA: Accommodates 20 guests.
Corporate Events: We are available for corporate functions every day (Lunch, Dinner)
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Capacity Indoor: up to 46 Outdoor: up to 20
Capacity Indoor: up to 46 Outdoor: up to 20
11 VRASIDA str., 11528 www.vezene.gr WINE
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ALTERNATIVE ATHENS 28 Karaiskaki Str. Athens +30 211 012 65 44 www.alternativeathens.com
ALTERNATIVE ATHENS is an experiential Travel Company specializing in original tours and activities in Athens and its surroundings. We represent a different way of travelling and exploring local life through top rated tours and handcrafted activities. Our aim is to offer travelers a genuine experience in Greece and help them see Athens and Greece as we see them –through the eyes of a local. And if your company has done it all, Alternative Athens offers new ways of inspiring, motivating and rewarding your people. Find out how by exploring unique activities we have created exclusively for companies visiting Athens or let us customize an experience just for your team! Thanks to its innovative approach, Alternative Athens has garnered worldwide recognition with press coverage from worldclass publications like CNN, National Geographic Traveller, Le Monde, Der Spiegel, The Guardian, The Independent, Lonely Planet, Bradt Guides, and more. Alternative Athens is also a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner for 2014-2017.
Our Tours
• Mythology Tours • Food & Wine Tours • Neighborhoods’ Exploration • Street Art Tours • Meals & Cooking Lessons with locals • Family Activities Corporate Tours & Activities
• Mythology Storytelling Walk Ancient myths come to life just for you in a live show on the streets of Athens! • Who will Save Athens? A Classic(al) Role-Playing Activity Game with a serious task! • Street Food Treasure Hunt! Track down some tasty treasures and help your team win the street snack race. • Team-building Comics workshop Take your team on a wild adventure – with a little help from your super comic book instructors • The Acropolis Museum & The Games of Aristophanes The treasures of the Acropolis Museum, combined with a fun-filled activity in Plaka! Our clients include companies such as Nike, Pepsico, Nestle, National Geographic, Mercedes- Benz, Suzuki, Ericsson, Roche, Guerlain Paris , Athens International Airport.
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ATHENS BY BIKE 16, Athanasiou Diakou str, 11742, Athens, Greece T: +30 2130420724 info@athensbybike.gr www.athensbybike.gr
“Athens by bike” is a licensed travel agency focusing on bike tours. We offer a unique way of sightseeing in Athens that has become a trend in most European cities. We are rated as the #1 Outdoor activity in Athens from TripAdvisor travelers since 2013 and we are always in the top 5 “things to do in Athens”. We have offered genuine local experiences to thousands of visitors the last years and we have 100% positive reviews.
Regarding our corporate partnerships, our professional team is always available to design and customize the ideal bike tour for any type of request, from private tours to FIT and groups. • #1 outdoor activity in Athens since 2013 • Safety comes first • Tours operated daily, all year round • All tours go ahead. No minimum number is required • High quality bikes
“Athens by bike” has its roots in 2004. The idea was to make a fun and active trip through the heart of the city. We share all the knowledge and experience we have after living most of our lives in the beautiful capital of Greece. What we do is relentless, even after having shared Athens’ hidden secrets with thousands of visitors over the last years.
• Small groups • Flexible cancellation policy
Our guests will have fun while cycling around the historic center far away from traffic, uncovering the charms of Athens. They will get to know Athens from a different point of view, passing by all the must see locations and many hidden spots. Our aim is to make their stay in Athens the most pleasant one.
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ATHENS OPEN TOUR 14 Voulis Street, Syntagma Sq., Athens, 105 63 Greece Tel +30 210 8815207 info@athens-citytour.com www.theopentour.com
The Athens Open Tour is a Greek company which operates in the historic center of Athens and the city of Pireaus. Our company was founded in 2010 and its fleet counts 6 new yellow-blue double-decker buses.
Our staff consists of 22 persons (drivers, vendors and stewards), well educated, whom aim is to inform the customers for our services and to provide them with the necessary information they need in order to have a pleasant stay in the city.
Every day, visitors of Athens and Pireaus select our services in order to visit and photograph major landmarks of our history and culture.
Via the web site www.theopentour.com, visitors are given the opportunity to see the time schedule of our company and provide themselves with electronic tickets.
Moreover, since the frequency of the buses is every 30 minutes, visitors are given the opportunity to hop off and walk, eat, go shopping, visit a museum, according to their desire, and then hop on again to continue their tour with our buses, using the same ticket.
Athens Open Tour will continuously diversify and enrich its main product in order to offer more and more complete services to its clients. The benefits of using our services • 24h & 1 day free
Our services are supported by audio guide, available in 12 languages (English, Greek, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish and Japanese), through which historical and general information of the city and the monuments is given. To our clients is provided a set of head phones, a map of Athens and Piraeus and a city guide.
• Buses run every 30 minutes • Free City Guide • Steward on board • Discounts at business partners
The Athens tour takes 90 minutes and the one to Pireaus 60 minutes without getting off the bus. During the summer time additional schedules ensure the visitors a panoramic view of the city.
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ATHENS WALKING TOURS 2 Cheiden St, 104 34 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 8847 269, +30 6945 859 662 Fax +30 211 7405832 www.athenswalkingtours.gr
The Athens Walking Tours were created ιn 2004, out of a need to offer a different and more intimate approach to the ordinary city sightseeing tours. Since then we have been welcoming visitors to Greece with innovative, fresh and memorable tour programs and activities. All the tours are conducted in small groups of no more than 18 participants,they are suitable for people of all ages, conducted in a relaxed pace and are never rushed or hurried.
• Open participation city walks & tours • Private & Custom city walks & tours • Full Themed & Context city breaks & packages • Company & Organisation events
We operate small group, historical, walking tours in Athens and Chania that include most of the major attractions showing visitors around the most significant sites through a fresh, local perspective: from the grand monuments of the past and the pivotal historic moments they mark to contemporary Greece. We also offer wonderful small group culinary tours, such as the Food Tour. Leaving the tzatziki and moussaka Greek food stereotypes far behind, our food experts lead the visitor through an alternative food stroll and introduce them to small, hidden specialty food shops. They provide valuable insight both on the unique and intricate culinary heritage of Greece as well as the famous Mediterranean diet, hailed today as a model of healthy living. The Cooking Lesson & Dinner introduces visitors to the delightful variety of Greek flavours and culinary temptations,while the Wine Tasting is an introduction to the Greek wines. All our Tours are designed to offer the visitor of Athens and Chania a unique, enriching and all encompassing experience of each city’s ancient and historical past together with its present, modern, everyday life. The small group tours are available daily all year round. We also offer private tours which can be custom made to suit your needs, One day excursions outside Athens, Private taxi transfers, minivans or coach for larger groups and shore excursions for cruisers arriving in the port of Piraeus. Athens Walking Tours are consistently given high ratings in all travel sites and social media. On TripAdvisor we are highly rated, more than any other tour operator in Athens, and on Viator Athens page we have 4 out of 5 Top Tours. Οur tours have earned worldwide media recognition from CNN the Herald Tribune,the Miami Herald and many more major international and local news agencies and publications as well as Greek national media such as, ERT (Greek NationaI Television).
Reviews: “This tour was a perfect introduction to the city…” The guide pointed out things we would not have noticed if we had been walking around the city, and really brought it to life. … it was a really relaxed stroll around the city, gardens, and Acropolis. Nick, March 2012 / VIATOR “A Must do in Athens” Athens Walking tours is the best way to see the Acropolis and the surrounding areas. It was a perfect balance of walking and rest. This is the only way to see the sights! Michael C, January 2012 / TRIPADVISOR “Interesting, entertaining and DELICIOUS!” Rather than a normal pre-packaged rush around a few tourist-oriented stores, it felt more like an Athenian friend taking us to her favourite eateries. GreenGlutton, November 2011 / TRIPADVISOR “Really well picked places and yummy delicacies” This tour really needs to be recommended, if you wanna get an impression not only of the Greek cuisine, but also of the Greek way of life… Antonia Miccoli, September 2011 / VIATOR
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BE A GREEK Address 1 Bakou George, 11524 Athens Greece T: +30 6948332630 info@beagreek.com www.beagreek.com
Be a Greek is a local, Athenian company that specializes in Experiential Travel, a form of tourism in which Travelers focus on experiencing a country, city or particular place by connecting to its history, people and culture. We concentrate our efforts in producing quality travel, responding to the particular needs of present times while anticipating the demands of the future, having as our ultimate goal to exceed your expectations.
• Private Groups • Tailor-made Holidays • Thematic Experiences • Hassle-free and Flexible Travel Planning
You will discover that we are a diverse team of highly qualified individuals in a wide range of fields. Having a wider and more complex consideration of tourism, we strive to promote Greece as a cultural destination, being a country rich in history and traditions, with stunning landscapes and famously hospitable and kind people. Not only do we know the region like the back of our hand, but we’re able to keep abreast of any exciting new events and services, as well as any small detail and variation that may affect your private travel Experience in Greece. We understand tourism not as a mere leisure activity but as an educational yet pleasant journey through culture and social expression. We strive to provide our Travelers with the very best service in the tourism industry today. We are committed to offering travel services of the highest quality by expressing through the planning of your Experiences our energy and enthusiasm. In the field of corporate partnerships and collaborations, based on our many areas of expertise and our well-trained Team of Experts, we are able to design, customize and deliver perfectly all types of Leisure Travel, Motivational & Team Bonding Travel, Work Group Symposiums and Corporate Meetings in Greece, as well as Corporate Events, Presentations and Conferences. No matter how particular or complex your Company’s requirements are, we will embrace your needs and give you a unique Experiential Event.
• Passionate Expert Team • Value and Quality • Continuous Support • Hotel booking and Transportation Thematic Experiences • Family • Archaeology • Food & Wine • Art & Architecture • Nightlife • Island Hopping • Luxury • Private Cruises • Corporate Incentives • Wedding Planning • Educational Group Travel
We choose to focus on doing few things but in the right way.
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BIG OLIVE “Romantso” Space, office 201, Anaxagora 3-5 10552 Athens info@bigolive.org bigolive.org
Big Olive is an Athens-based firm that designs & stages top notch cultural activities including: • academic, field & study trips for Greek & International universities & Institutions • private events & travel agendas (hospitality services, including accommodation & transfers) • large scale city projects • cultural activities, incentives & corporate events • ticketing services, pop-up stores & publications • urban research • marketing and media services
Our themed walks have backed up other important events in Athens such as TBEX, the Greek Presidency in the EU 2014, Travel Trade Athens & Global Shapers Athens. We are a member of the Athens Conventions and Visitors Bureau. Our projects & itineraries are developed based on extensive urban research. We have designed more than thirty niche itineraries (walks) focusing on the city’s diverse districts and on various themes such as history, philosophy, architecture, art & current affairs. Our team consists of acclaimed historians, architects, artists, project managers, advertisers and designers - all Athenians by choice.
We re-imagine & manage cultural and exhibition spaces, run thematic pop-up stores and resell subject-specific merchandise and publications. Over our six year course we have collaborated with eminent universities, Institutions & embassies and catered for some of Athens’ major projects such as the documenta14 art fair, the Bloomberg “Resillient Cities” project, the ETH Zurich “Athens Typology” publication, the Educational projects of Onassis Foundation & the Athens 2018 World Book Capital project by UNESCO.
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CITY SIGHTSEEING 49 M. Botsari St., 117 42 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9220604, +30 210 9210064 Fax +30 210 9002629 info@citysightseeing.gr www.citysightseeing.gr
The World’s leading and only Hop ON Hop Off brand in Athens, Piraeus and Beach Riviera!
City Sightseeing – Athens and Piraeus - offers tourists many unique benefits.
City Sightseeing is the World’s number one Open-Top bus operator, with sightseeing tours in more than 130 locations carrying well over 13 million passengers per year, the tours provide the perfect way to see all the best sights and attractions of the city.
• Commentary in 12 languages.
1) Athens Line, 2) Piraeus Line, 3) Beach-Riviera Line are every year the TRIP ADVISOR WINNERS from 2013 to 2017 The Athens Line, operate daily and trace the history and culture of Athens with a commentary in 12 languages. One will hear the story of this city from Ancient times up to modern times, all from the bird’s eye view up on top.
• FREE Poncho in case of rain
• FREE Bruschetta : “A Taste of Athens” + 1 bottle water • FREE Walking /Photo tours • FREE WiFi • Wheelchair facilities (all type) • Redeem ticket at any City Sightseeing bus stop • 10% Discount on any City Sightseeing World wide • FREE Travellers’ TIPS • Reductions to private Museums & Various Shops
On our three tours (Athens, Piraeus & Beach-Riviera) there are totally 36stops that one can Hop On Hop Off from as many times as one wishes making the ticket like a passport to unrivalled freedom, so everyone can get off at any of the many stops to have a look round and then rejoin a later bus.
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CLIO MUSE Praxitelous 40, 10561. Athens, Greece +30 2103226986 hi@cliomuseapp.com www.cliomusetours.com
Clio Muse is named after the ancient Greek Muse of history, Clio. Inspired by her, we share award-winning self-guided audio tours by top destination experts via our tour-guide app for Android and iOS.
Key Partnerships:
In Clio Muse app, travellers can find multiple digital themed tours inspired by the ancient and contemporary aspects of the destinations we serve. Themes can range from archaeology and oral history to gastronomy, architecture, and mythology. Our content is based on original material. All tours are created by hand-picked accredited tour-guides or professionals in the Culture & Tourism sector. Our stories are written in a quirky and imaginative style while remaining true to our signature educational and engaging approach.
• Horizon 2020
From a handful of tours about Athens only a few years ago, we now offer tours across Greece (e.g. Crete, the Peloponnese, the Cyclades, the Ionian Islands, central and northern Greece) and in selected European destinations. Our tours are available 24/7, offered in 15 languages and include offline content and interactive maps. In this way travellers are fully independent and may tailor their tour experience according to their interests and schedule (skip stories, pause to take photos, listen to stories on their flight home). With Clio Muse, tour operators, OTAs, hotels and other resellers can request last-minute bookings while offering tours with high commissions but without availability limitations.
• Athens International Airport • Association of Licensed Tourist Guides • European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations: FEG • Embassy of Germany in Greece • Embassy of the Netherlands in Greece • Diazoma • Athens Biennale • Art Athina • Museum of the City of Athens • B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation • Technopolis Highlights: • More than 100 tours curated for Greece, Italy, Austria, the United States • Original & engaging stories by top local professionals • Award-winning concept • Tours made with extreme quantities of care & love • Short & intriguing stories • Value for Money tours • Offline interactive maps with GPS • Instant access to the tours • Available 24/7, accessible before, during, and after the visit • Independence & flexibility of schedule
We are listed in multiple marketplaces with Tours & Activities like Viator / TripAdvisor Experiences, GetYourGuide, booking.com experiences, bedsonline and we are working with many tour operators in Greece and abroad.
• Exceptional customer service
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DISCOVER GREEK CULTURE Tel +30 211 21 53 585 Fax +30 211 21 53 585 contact@discovergreekculture.com www.discovergreekculture.com
Discover Greek Culture (DGC) is an inbound tour operator that provides travelers with hands-on Cultural Tourism Experiences in Greece. Founded in 2013 by trained cultural experts, DGC promotes Greek culture by showcasing the history, archaeology, art and gastronomy that set Greece apart from the rest. Its unique tours weave together the very best of the Hellenic experience for discerning travelers looking to immerse themselves in Greek culture. DGC works closely with a number of institutions, organizations and sites to secure private viewings and exclusive visits to limited-access areas. In a highly saturated sightseeing and excursion market, DGC stands apart by offering travelers the opportunity to not only discover the breadth and wealth of Greek culture, but to live it for themselves. The DGC team is comprised of experts in the field of Hellenic studies, archaeology, architecture and the arts.
Tours • Half Day Tours • Full Day Tours • Tailor Made Experiences Locations • Athens • Delphi • Peloponnese • Santorini Thematic Tours • Bespoke Experiences • Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage • Classical Heritage • Contemporary Art • Excavations • Modern History • Prehistoric Heritage • Wine & Gastronomy • Young Explorers Tours Size • Private: 1 to 14 travelers • Group: 7 to 14 travelers All experiences are available as private tours for solo travelers and groups of up to 14 individuals. Transfer and Accommodation Management Languages spoken: English, French, German, Spanish, Greek
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EPICULIAR 4, Benaki str. GR 13561 Agioi Anargyroi Athens, Greece T: +30 69 73799991, +30 69 73799992 welcome@epiculiar.tours www.epiculiar.tours
Epiculiar’s mission is to provide unique interactive itineraries to travelers looking for genuine experiences. By participating in our tours, guests get personalized insights into Greek lifestyle, gastronomy and culture. Our local hosts make our guests feel welcome and comfortable while indulging in local tastes, exploring hidden gems and creating lifetime memories.
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One of our guests shared her experience in a way that made us feel our mission was accomplished:
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• Small group daily tours • Private tours • Large group tours • Tailor-made experiences
• Athens • Thessaloniki • Other areas upon request
“In all of my travels, the best experiences I have had have always been when I visited a local who showed me around. Our host shared her food and her city with us in a way that made us feel like family visiting from abroad. The itinerary had obviously been carefully planned with a great variety of food and drinks iconic to Greece. The eateries chosen each had a special explanation of why, which demonstrated support for small, local businesses and also indicated that a lot of thought and heart has gone into planning. The experience taught us that this city has an invaluable amount of tradition intermixed with trendiness as well as an abundance of fresh, local food of exceptional quality. We now know of so many special places in the city that would have passed us by, had we not had a local excited to share them with us. This is no impersonal exhibition of local dishes. Expect to be treated differently by your tour host at Epiculiar.” May 2017, TripAdvisor
Thematic experiences • Food & culture • Photography • Sailing • Street art • Artisans • And more
Reviews: “Excellent experience!” Our trip was extraordinary with special local food at places known only by locals, most friendly guide. To summarize we came for the food and got so much more. August 2017, TripAdvisor “One word: wauw” This tour was truly fantastic. Our guide was the cutest. She knew all the locals we visited really well so everyone made us feel very welcome. If you love food and trying new things: this is the tour for you. July 2017, GetYourGuide “Excellent insight into Athens life” This tour included everything one would not typically find on the mass tourism tours. A perfect way to get a feel for Athens and how it is experienced from a local perspective. June 2017, TripAdvisor
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GREEKING.ME Address: 206, Syngrou Avenue, 17672 Athens, Greece T: +30 210 9567326 | M: +30 6942070899 Email: rsv@greeking.me Website: www.greeking.me
Greeking.me is a young and creative travel company with the aim of helping travelers to experience Greece as if they were locals. From a mythology-themed tour to the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora of Athens to a culinary exploration of the city center and a wine tasting of indigenous Greek varieties, we always get inspired by Greece’s vast culture, history and gastronomy, to create the perfect experience for individual travelers or groups. Choose from a fun-filled scavenger hunt for corporate teams, an exciting Greek folk dancing lesson, a sophisticated Greek drama workshop, or a mouthwatering cooking class; our team of charismatic guides, passionate foodies, and dedicated travel experts are here to guarantee the success of your vacation or business event in Greece. We are based in Athens, but we operate throughout the country, being able to cater to your every need, from accommodation and transfers to out-of-the-box activities and cultural workshops. We are proud to have been awarded the Exclusive Tour Operator of the Year 2017 by Luxury Travel Guide and the 2017 & 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, for featuring the best of Greece to our guests.
Greece should be on everyone’s bucket list and we want to show the best our country has to offer. We have invested heavily in our essential tools: • Expert archaeologist licensed guides, passionate foodies and field experts, who are passionate in discovering Greece with our guests • A dedicated operations team who work tirelessly to ensure you are taken care of throughout your experience with us • Super speedy response rates and communication so that you don’t waste any valuable time • Full customization and flexibility to make sure that we fit to YOUR schedule, not you to ours
With more than 99% customer satisfaction, 15+ international corporations in our portfolio and 250+ excellent reviews, our clients say it best: “Greeking.me supported our company in Athens during a 3-day business meeting with 50 participants from across Europe. They organised all our transfers, two fine dining experiences and their own Acropolis Alive Tour. During the initial preparation phase, their customer service was efficient, responsive and accommodating of all our requests. Every detail was checked in advance; from the menu card displaying our company logo to a well thought out wine selection. The young and dynamic Greeking.me team fulfilled and exceeded our expectations; I would therefore highly recommend their services for any company looking to host a corporate event. I thank them for their ability to handle high demands, their flexibility and for a perfect turn out of events.” -Schindler Group “Thank you so much for your devoted assistance with planning our teambuilding’s activities. Both of the events were perfectly organized, and we had an amazing time. The feedback from the Scavenger Hunt has been super positive. We are still smiling from the breathtaking views during the hunt! Your team did a wonderful job”! -Renault Nissan Group “After helping us to find the right kind of event, Greeking.me organised a stunning Athens Scavenger Hunt throughout all of central Athens for us. It was real fun to discover the city with several small groups, including lots of action and lovely people! I can only recommend this agency and know that it will be my first address in Athens”. -Detecon International
• Original itineraries that immerse you into life as a local Greek
The Greeking.me concept is simple but strong. We want you to truly experience Greece in the most authentic way possible. This is what our services are made up of: • Exciting bespoke & themed walking tours that show you the real thing • Unforgettable culinary experiences that our Greek grandmothers would be proud of • Activities especially designed for families with children • Bespoke travel planning in Greece’s mainland & the Greek islands • MICE itineraries and outdoor team-building activities for the corporate world
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IN THE KNOW 16, Tzaferi St., 118 54, Athens Tel +30210 3411174 www.intheknow.gr contact@intheknow.gr
In The Know, Concierge Services is an innovative concierge service based in Athens, Greece, launched in 2016. Our company provides a unique lifestyle management service specializing in creating tailor-made experiences pinned in memory. Our expertise lies in designing and producing high-quality, sophisticated and flexible concepts to enrich our bespoke itineraries for travelers, hoarders of the exceptional and ideal who embrace, discover, and immerse themselves in the entire experience of the culture, people and settings of the places they visit. To us, true travel is nothing short of a brief crusade to embrace the Other. Space is a fixed dimension, and places are bound to be there for at least a couple more centuries. What really forges the precious memories you’ll cherish for life is your contact with the locals and their cultural baggage. The good times and the occasional mishap; these unique, hand-made jigsaw pieces of your own personal journey.
In The Know | Corporate Services Our In The Know Corporate Concierge services constitute an essential business tool for businesses, corporations and organisations that aim at increasing the loyalty and engagement of their clients and employees by providing them with a premium work/ life benefit. We are dedicated to building relationships that bring more business to our clients’ doors. In today’s highly competitive environment we do our level best to create Win - Win situations. Businesses need to provide real - time, personalised experiences that reach clients just as they need them. Hence, we provide sophisticated and exclusive corporate concierge services to support your executives, partners and clients. In other words, by utilising the experience, knowledge and network of In The Know Athens, we orchestrate your client’s / partner’s journey by providing personalised consulting services and delivering innovative, art-based concepts.
In The Know | Art Concierge Services We focus on presenting the most contemporary aspects of visiting Greece. We create exclusive experiences, as private contemporary art gallery visits, design studio visits and private dinners, designed always through the eyes of our In The Know team of experts. Our mission is to promote and support contemporary Greek artists and designers and show the world that Athens is one of the most vibrant cities regarding cultural explorations and the arts. • Private visits to cutting edge art galleries. Private guided tours by professional art advisors, curators and gallery managers. • Advisory services regarding city museums and contemporary art galleries, modern dancing performances, concerts and festivals. • Exclusive city tours in hand-picked areas of historical, cultural and architectural importance around Athens. • Architecture themed activities showcasing state-of-art museums, cultural venues, sports infrastructures and private residencies.
• Tailor-made itinerary planning. • Recommendations for the best the city has to offer, from high-end, Michelin-starred cuisine to pop-up events and art gallery openings. • Customised city routes to follow in hand- picked areas of historical, cultural and architectural importance around Athens. • Special advice regarding accommodation options. • Transport arrangements. • Uniquely designed itineraries regarding alternative getaways based on personal preferences. • Shopping assistant services specialized in the fields of contemporary Greek design, fashion, cosmetics, gourmet delicacies and jewellery.
• Specific information for avid theatre-goers and regular/ VIP ticketing for opera and theatre performances, delivered to your partner’s/client’s hotel door. • Private VIP tours at grand museums by experts of the highest quality.
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THE MARGI FARM EXPERIENCE Tel: +30 210 9670924 Fax: +30 210 8929143 info@ourfarm.gr www.margifarm.gr
The fragrance of lavender, the colors of the summer season vegetables, the animals that welcome you as you approach them, this is the The Margi Farm. Just a few meters away from the center of Kalyvia town in Attica region, in a green land, The Margi Farm unfolds. Surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, on our 20 acre field, we use natural farming practices by enriching the land with our own manure and by watering through our own irrigation system. Colours, scents and flavours complement one another throughout all the seasons. This is what we want to share with you on our Farm. Cold pressed olive oil, rose wine from our Mesogaia region, traditional tsipouro, fresh soft cheese made from goat milk, artichokes from our flower beds, wild asparagus from the surrounding hills, herbs and vegetables all year round, seasonal fruits full of fragrance, wild greens and eggs from our chickens are just a few of nature’s gifts that fill our table.
During the summer season, The Farm to Fork Experience, will take place every week. The farm opens its doors to the visitors, where every guest collects the vegetables of their choice as well as fresh eggs, which then can cook with the chef’s help or on their own. With the unique landscape of exceptional beauty as a background, next to the monastery table, cooking lessons, business dinners and unforgettable family events are organized. We invite you to enjoy the gifts of the land and share our knowledge of nature, at The Margi Farm!
The farm’s cuisine philosophy is to use excellent raw material with minimal processing. Apart from the products produced at the farm , every other product used for the menu is carefully selected. Local farmers help this effort by supplying excellent raw material thus contributing to an excellent result.
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PLATINUM CRUISES 155 Syggrou Avenue 171 21, Nea Smyrni T: +30 211 1866400 info@platinumcruises.gr www.platinumcruises.gr
One Day Cruise from Athens to Hydra, Poros, Aegina. Platinum Cruises, is a consortium between Ydraiki Naval Co and Evermore Cruises, the two largest shipping companies in the field of one day cruise. Having the most modern fleet, which consists of Platytera ton Ouranon owned by Ydraiki Naval Co, a uniquely designed catamaran ship, and the brand new Cosmos of Evermore Cruises, the first Yacht Cruise, Platinum Cruises offers to the passenger the ultimate day cruise, a lifetime experience to the historical Aegian Sea, the cradle of the western civilization. Platinum Cruises sets new standards by offering, to the field of the One Day Cruise, VIP services identical to a 5star hotel, as well as a VIP executive cabin suite (exclusively on Cosmos), for passengers wishing to travel premium. One day, three islands, thousands of memories. An incomparable day cruise that travels you to Hydra, Poros and Aegina, the beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf. Three islands overflown with history, cosmopolitan aura, religious experience along with sounds, colors and images that you want to keep with you for ever. The ultimate travel experience in the whole world. Enjoy our exquisite services and the unique educational tours of archeological, historical or religious character, indulging in, the fun and distinctive sensations that only Platinum Cruises can offer you. The cruise runs 365 days a year, from Athens to Ydra, Poros and Aegina, offering the travelers, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;best one day trip from Athensâ&#x20AC;?.
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SOMEWHERE WE KNOW 100 Asklipiou st., Athens 11471, Greece T. +30 211 4113224 info@somewhereweknow.com www.somewhereweknow.com
Somewhere We Know is a Cultural Travel Company and an Incoming Tour Operator based in Athens, Greece. We are specializing in unique cultural and heritage tours in the regions of Attca, the Peloponnese , Epirus and other unexplored regions of the country. Our dedicated team of professional and talented travel experts offers quality incoming travel services to tour operators and travel agents on a B2B basis. We organise exceptional experiences and cultural tours, transfer services, guided tours, accommodation to hand-picked boutique hotels and tailor-made experiences for groups and individual clients. We believe in the value of travelling with a purpose and therefore create unique cultural and heritage travels that bring people closer to the Greek history, culture and diversity of nature. The company’s name reveals our aim, which is to travel people to unique and unexplored places that we know in Greece, sharing with them our passion and love for the cultural treasures of our country.
Our services include: • Private Small Groups • Tailor-made Holidays • Thematic Experiential Travels & Tours • Uniquely designed itineraries based on personal preferences • Accommodation in characterful boutique hotels and guesthouses • Certified guides knowledgeable in Greek history, art and architecture • Broad network of locals • Private transport arrangements • Professional Expert Team • Quality Services • Printed material (maps, itineraries, destination info) • 24/7 Travel Support Thematic Experiences
We travel in small groups of like-minded travellers of around 1025 people, in order to make each travel experience more personal and flexible. Each group is accompanied by certified guides knowledgeable in Greek history, art and architecture. We collaborate with a broad network of locals, in order to create authentic experiences.
• Greek History & Culture • Archaeology • Greek Cultural Routes • Wine & Gastronomy • Art & Architecture • Family & Special Activities for Children • Hiking and Nature • Creative Activities • Luxury Experiences • Private Cruises • Educational Group Travel
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VINS - OENOTOURISM EVENTS 20, Ithakis street 153 51, Pallini, Athens, Greece T: +30 6931 845235 info@vins.gr www.vins.gr
Vins - oenotourism events offers unique guided wine and tasting tours in one of the oldest wine producing countries of the world. Either on a private tour, a group visit, a luxury getaway or a corporate event our team’s passion for wine guarantees first class, tailor-made services, that will exceed your expectations. We are excited about sharing our long history and our wineries’ treasures with wine enthusiasts from all over the world.
Services • We offer exclusive wine tours, tastings and events of all the main wine regions of Greece, mainland or islands. • You can choose between a few hours wine tour or a more extended trip to various districts of Greece. • Our experienced wine guides will introduce the Greek viticul ture and individuality of the indigenous grape varieties. • We have prepared unique culinary and food-wine pairing experiences at well-hidden locations off the beaten track. • Pick up & return luxury transfer from your point of choice. • We can also offer our services with premium transportation means such as luxury vehicles, yachts, helicopters and aircrafts.
Company Reviews Amazing planning with high quality options. Excellent choice of wineries, very knowledgeable guides and fantastic gourmet restaurants off the beaten path. A trip with Vins is a must for all wine lovers/travelers. John L. The well-travelled can tell a valuable trip organizer right away. If you are a responsible, committed, do-it-all-by yourself-traveller, there is nothing more comforting than knowing that someone else can take care of all your trip details and can do it even better than yourself. Lay back, relax and enjoy a safe trip where your budget has been correctly allocated for the best possible experience. I recommend vins - oenotourism events without reservation. (Above all: In Vino Veritas!) C.P. I had the pleasure to participate more than once to VINS oenotouristic excursions. The degree of professionalism as well as the desire and ability to accommodate the particular demands of the participants, impressed me. It is an extremely professional and simultaneously friendly and responsive, value adding organization. I would recommend their services without any hesitation. Ioannis G.
• We tailor make tours to suit your needs. Our passion for wine is reflected in our work!
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Your window to the Greek Wine, the Land and its People
YOLENI’S 9 Solonos str. Kolonaki, Athens Tel: +30 212 22 23 622 info@yolenis.com www.yolenis.com
Yoleni’s started as an innovative online Greek delicatessen, where more than 1800 local products of high quality were available, produced by more than 180 local suppliers. The dedication to point out the wealth of Greek gastronomy, led Yoleni’s to open its Flagship store in Kolonaki, in November 2016, a multiplex strongly resembling the traditional grocery stores of the 50’s and 60’s. Visitors are able to enjoy a unique experience by tasting high quality Greek products, exceptional Greek wine varieties, get to know extra virgin olive oil and recreate traditional Greek recipes. Upon entering, the visitor will experience firsthand what Greek hospitality really means. A welcome treat with freshly baked bread, a variety of Greek freshly-cut cheeses and cold-cuts will act as an introduction to the vast variety of flavors you are about to explore. The aromas of Greek pita, coming right out of the oven upon your order, will thrill you! Next stop is the traditional Greek deli shop, where you can fill your shopping basket with treats from every corner of Greece, all pure and preservatives-free.
Such experiences include: • Hands-on Cooking Classes, where you will learn all the secrets of famous Greek recipes, under the guidance of Yoleni’s head chef. • Greek Olive oil tasting in the first olive oil bar in Greece. Learn all about the benefits, fun facts and secrets of extra virgin olive oil, through an interactive and informative seminar. • Wine tasting of the most famous Greek wine varieties, accompanied by mouthwatering Greek cold-cuts and cheeses, under the guidance of Yoleni’s expert sommeliers. All the above experiences are available upon booking. Aiming to spread the word worldwide, Yoleni’s announced the opening of its first US store, in Providence, Rhode Island in the beginning of 2018. This is the first of many steps towards making the Greek gastronomic culture and heritage known all around the globe!
If you are planning to visit Athens, Yoleni’s is the No1 place to go, in order to fully experience every aspect of Greek Gastronomy.
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HONDOS CENTER SA DEPARTMENT STORES 10 Stadiou Str. & 4 Omirou Str., 105-64 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3233304 Fax +30 210 3231895 www.hondoscenter.com info@hondoscenter.gr
Hondos Center Department Stores Enjoy a marvellous journey in the world of beauty, fashion & style at Hondos Center department stores! Being operational since 1967 in the beauty retail market and building up a network of 79 stores around Greece, “Hondos Center department stores” is established as a unique, contemporary retail network, employing over 6.000 people and is enlisted amongst the prime and largest known cosmetics distribution networks in Europe. Building on the company’s experience in housing the largest variety of branded cosmetics & fashion merchandise, Hondos Center aims at offering to its clientele an one stop- shopping destination for the most prestigious brands in: beauty care, make up art, fashion apparel for women, men & kids, lingerie, swimwear, fashion & travel accessories, handbags, shoes, hosiery, watches & jewellery, home wear & deco. Hondos Center department stores’ mission is to maintain a leading position in cosmetics and fashion retailing market and dynamically expand to every city with significant trading interest. “Our main objective is the pursuit and fulfilment of the contemporary consumer’s needs, offering thus a unique shopping experience”. Visit www.hondocenter.com and get a grip of the latest trends and news of the world of beauty & fashion.
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CITY CONTACT 2 Heyden st, 104 34 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 8846170-3 Fax +30 211 7405832 info@citycontact.gr www.citycontact.gr
Every visitor-tourist when in a foreign country needs printed information on the city or area they are visiting. They need maps, information on shopping, excursions, museums, sights and attractions, restaurants, local customs and products and means of transportation. Based on that need, City Contact, in its 16 years of operation, has designed and operated a large network of Info Stands® in over 200 major hotels in the 5 most visited areas of Greece: Athens, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu and Thessaloniki. Every year City Contact publishes more than 24 editions and distributes more than 1.8 million of brochures.
SERVICES • Design and production of city guides, city maps and brochures • We can provide you with Info Stands during your congress • Custom “welcome pack” for congresses MEMBERS SETE, ACVB
City Contact has also covered numerous Athens events with its brochures, from the 2004 Olympic Games to international congresses and business events. City Contact can produce and distribute upon demand, custom publications, maps and guides for congresses in Athens or other business events.
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KSD 8 Sitias St. & Messologiou, 144 51 Metamorfosi, Greece Tel +30 210 2117676, +30 210 2117677 sec@ksd.gr www.ksd.gr
KSD Business Solutions SA, provides a wide range of services in the field of publishing, communication, graphic arts, production forms, advertising, public relations and web applications, contributing significantly to employment growth and offer high service quality.
tion By Mitsis Hotel”, “Porto Carras Magazine”, etc. In addition, cause of the large number of the hotels in Greece KSD deals with, supplys them, since 2010, with a great variety of amenities and a wide range of hotel supplements.(www.ksdamenities.gr)
With over 21 years of presence in the tourism market, KSD is the largest Greek Company in tourist and travel information.\
There is a continuous supply to a big number of hotels(from small hotels to luxury, five star hotels & resorts, hotel chains e.t.c.), private villas & yachts all over Greece covering their needs, by providing a wide range of high quality amenities products (shampoo, showergels, body lotion, soaps, slippers, acessories, laundrybags, shoehorns, comfort kit, dispensers, perfumed waters, e.t.c.).
The monthly magazine for tourism, economics and business news “Money & Tourism”, has quickly won the hearts of Greek readers and remains for more than 21 years in the top of tourism publications. Sectors covered include travel agents, tour operators, airlines, hotels, cruise companies, ferry lines and business travel. The company is leading with the tourism portal www.money-tourism.gr, the No 1 Greek Tourism website, with more than 8.000 daily visitors. KSD also publishes magazines for the largest Greek Hotel Groups, such as the annual editions of “Astir Magazine”, “Unique Destina-
All the products are manufactured and packed in Italy ( Milan) and Greece (Athens) , following the European Union regulations. They are certified by ISO 9001: 2008, Eco Label, Bio Eco, ICEA, dermatological tested, no parabens and mineral oils added and are classified as “green”. KSD is a unique reliable partner for every company not only in tourism sector!
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MEETINGREECE - TOURISTIKI AGORA 1 Dedousi Ave. & 30 Mesogeion Ave., 155 62 Holargos, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9238672, +30 210 9216847 FAX +30 210 9216847 meetgr@compupress.gr www.touristiki-agora.gr, www.meetingreece.gr
ΜEETINGREECE is the annual English-language conference guide dedicated to conference tourism. It presents the current facilities, services and infrastructure available in Greece to meet the needs of conferences, meetings and incentive travel organizations. ΜEETINGREECE was first published in 1996 by Compupress S.A, the publisher of the leading monthly trade magazine of the tourism industry, Touristiki Agora. ΜEETINGREECE is an invaluable, easy-to-use guide providing the necessary information to professional buyers all over the world. Its readership of conference organizers and incentive trips from around the world is informed on the facilities available in Greece, both on the mainland and islands, to meet their business needs as well as familiarizing them with companies that provide support services to the meetings industry.
Content • Information about events and issues affecting tourism and the hospitality industry • Analyzes and presents, in a clear and concise manner, topics having to do with organization, management and competition relating to hospitality businesses • Emphasizes the significant role tourism and the hospitality industry play in national economy • Draws attention to the products and services available to the hospitality and tourism industry
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TRAVEL MEDIA APPLICATIONS 50 Sfiggos St., 117 45 Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 9374050, +30 210 9374051 vicky@tma.travel, press@traveldailynews.com www.traveldailynews.gr
Travel Media Applications, publisher of TravelDailyNews International (www.traveldailynews.com) and TravelDailyNews Greece & Cyprus (www.traveldailynews.gr), extends its network to Asia-Pacific region. Since June 2012, TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific (www. traveldailynews.asia) covers the area of Asia and Pacific in order to bring closer these fast developing countries with the rest of the world. TravelDailyNews portals are valuable resources for the tourism professionals around the world. They are updated daily with news, interviews, research articles, surveys, upcoming events, research and studies having more than 90,000 pages archive of the above, on all tourism sectors worldwide.
Since 1999, TravelDailyNews portals provide credible and relevant information to a mature, high interest audience consisting of tour operators, travel agents, airline companies, hotels, cruise companies, and all kinds of hospitality and tourism executives. Travel Media Applications (www.tma.travel), travel industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading marketing and communications company, assists the travel industry to share its message to the world! Travel Media Applications offers its services to major Tourism Organizations of Czech Republic, India, Vienna, Belgrade as well as international travel companies such as Travelport, Airfasttickets, Tralliance, MeetingMatrix, and many more.
On a daily basis, TravelDailyNews portals send more than 100.000 newsletters to registered readers within the international travel and tourism industry, with the most up-to-date headline news.
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ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED TOURIST GUIDES 9α, Αpollonos Str., 105 57 Athens, Greece Τel 210-3220090, 201-3229705 Fax.: 210-3239200 info@tourist-guides.gr
The Association of Greek National Guides includes about 1,000 members who are active throughout Greece with school programs, educational institutions, tourism enterprises, organizations and individual visitors. Tourist guides in Greece are licensed professionals, graduates of the State School for guides.
They can satisfy the requirements of very specialized audiences. In archaeology, history, philosophy, religion, art, architecture etc. For more information, contact the Association of Greek National Guides at (+30) 210 3220090
The duration of the courses is 3 years. The tourist guide members cover 28 languages (Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Flemish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish), while most of them (about 58%) are also university graduates.
ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED TOURIST GUIDES Taking a tour with us is the best way to explore Athens, Greece and to understand the past and the present of this remarkable land. As the only professionals in the field we can provide specialized and standard tours to cater to the needs of our distinguished guests.
Museums Archaeological sites Archaeological monuments Religious monuments Byzantine and Christian art and architecture
ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED TOURIST GUIDES
Apollonos 9 A, 107 57 Athens, Tel.: 210 3229705, 210 3220090, fax: 210 3239200, e-mail: info@tourist-guide.gr, www.tourist-guides.gr, www.tour-guide.gr
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ATHENS-ATTICA & ARGOSARONIC HOTEL ASSOCIATION 24, Stadiou Str., Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3235485 Fax +30 210 3235033 aha@all-athens-hotels.com www.all-athens-hotels.com
The Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association was founded in 1932 and since then, continues to offer its valuable services to the Greek tourism industry with full responsibility and in various fields. The Association has more than 250 active hotel members of all categories, not only in the mainland of Attica, but also in the islands of the Saronic gulf. The purpose of Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association is to safeguard study and promote the economic, social and professional interests of its members, in order to be in the best possible service of the whole society. Furthermore, Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association has a counseling role in many different operations of Greek Tourism, focusing mainly to the constant upgrade of the country’s touristic product. In order to achieve its goals, the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association participates in: • The Board of The Pan-Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers • The Board of The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels • The Board of The Institute of Tourism, Research and Estimates
The Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association assumes the following responsibilities: • To publish a monthly “NEWSLETTER” that informs its members and the press regarding its activities and events related to the hotel business. • To submit proposals and memorandums to national and international organizations. • To submit proposals to all Greek authorities (central and local), regarding all aspects of the tourism industry. • To participate in national and international fairs. • To express its positions with press conferences, announcements, publications and meetings. • To monitor the region’s statistics through cooperation with acknowledged consulting firms. • To closely cooperate with the municipality of Athens, the Prefecture of Athens and the Region of Attica in order to promote tourism. • To cooperate with many organizations (governmental and non-governmental), in order to assist to the organization of significant events (i.e. The 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES).
• Many committees of The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) • The Athens Prefecture Committee for Promoting Tourism • The Board of Region of Attica, as well as in many other organizations, Committees and Boards related to tourism
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HAPCO - HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANIZERS Alkmeonidon 2-4, 161 21, Athens (Greece) Tel +30 210 7258486, +30 210 7256541-3 Fax +30 210 7258487 marketing@hapco.gr www.hapco.gr
History HAPCO (Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers), from its foundation in 1996 to this day, continues its mission dynamically, with the aim to represent professional congress organizers as well as companies offering a broad range of services and products relevant to the congress market. Over the years, HAPCO, with the essential contribution of its members, has developed into one of the principal institutions in the Greek tourism sector and has been acknowledged as the official partner of the Greek State on issues relating to the meetings industry. HAPCO’s international presence is equally important, as it constitutes a founding member of EFAPCO (European Federation of Associations of Congress Organisers) and participates frequently in its activities. Members HAPCO’s members, which nowadays exceed 110, stand out for their dynamic presence in the realm of tourism and include congress organizers, conference centres, convention centres and resort hotels, hotels with conference facilities, audiovisual companies, catering companies, booth design- and construction companies, publishing houses, business consultants, public relations and advertising companies, software companies, car rental and VIP transportation companies, airlines, cruise companies, educational institutions, etc.
Thanks to their increased specialization, significant know-how and long-time experience, HAPCO’s members offer services of high quality that boost the competitiveness of Greek congress tourism and, concomitantly, increase the success of each organization. Partnerships and Alliances Given the role of tourism as a sector of heightened national importance, HAPCO is intent on further extending its cooperation with other tourist institutions, both in Greece and abroad. At the same time, through activities and proposals, it strengthens even further its collaboration with the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, as well as the Greek National Tourism Organisation, in order to achieve the promotion of congress tourism outside the Greek borders, through the GNTO offices abroad. HAPCO plays a major role in promoting Athens as a prime conference destination and in attracting large congresses to Greece. It is a member of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises and maintains close relations with major national organizations in the realm of tourism.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONFERENCE INTERPRETERS (AIIC) GREECE AND CYPRUS 50, Plastira Str., 146 71 Nea Erythraia, Athens, GREECE Tel +30 210 6254325, +30 6944 753893 info@aiic-interpreters.gr www.aiic-interpreters.gr
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONFERENCE INTERPRETERS (AIIC) –GENERAL With over 2800 members in almost 100 countries offering services in 50 languages, AIIC is the only international association representing professional conference interpreters. It was established in 1953 and has its headquarters in Geneva. The UN, the European Union, the Council of Europe, and many more international organisations recognise AIIC as their only official interlocutor in matters related to conference interpreting. The local section of AIIC currently has 34 members in Greece, and 5 in Cyprus. AIIC sets the standards and watches over a profession which has little external regulation. It follows a strict admissions procedure and vouches for the professional credentials of its members. All AIIC interpreters are bound by a rigorous code of professional conduct, and are expected to provide both a top level professional service and guarantee absolute confidentiality.
Why work with AIIC interpreters? In a sector with scarce quality guarantees, all AIIC members will offer: • Accredited interpreting skills and experience • Faultless professionalism • Expertise in working in an international environment and according to international standards • Total confidentiality AIIC members can also provide integrated solutions including: • Access to a global interpreting network • Counselling for conference organisers on issues such as: assessing client requirements, finding and hiring interpreters, advice on best practices and technical arrangements, logistics (signing contracts, single invoicing etc). • Expert advice on the simultaneous interpretation (SI) equipment necessary and liaison with equipment providers.
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Green Meetings in Athens Respect for the environment and helping those in need are important cultural aspects in all societies.
provide condiments in bulk wherever possible, and
Protecting and managing the environment must be a foremost priority for all cities. At the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, we try to promote “green meetings & events” and we do our best to make environmentally friendly and responsible choices and proposals.
of items that can be poured from jugs.
A “green meeting” has been defined as a “meeting that incorporates environmental considerations throughout all stages of the meeting in order to minimise the negative impact on the environment.” Green events include all aspects of the event planning process; from site selection to transportation, the environmental impact of the event can be significantly reduced with small changes that will not affect the whole experience.
How to “Green” your meetings • Use paperless technology: Use new media and electronic technology to cut down your paper use. On the conference website allow for electronic registration and confirmation. Advertise using the web and/ or e-mail. Where necessary use postconsumer recycled paper and print on both sides. • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Reduce giveaways and paper to delegates. Reuse items like conference bags or gifts by designing them to encourage reuse. Also consider this approach with signs by having removable/velcro items that can be changed around for different events. Recycle: Ensure that materials like paper, plastic, metals and glass are recyclable, and make sure they are recycled. • Bulk up: Have the food and beverage supplier
avoid disposable or individual packaging in favour
• Serve tap water: Athens has excellent water quality. • Eat green: The Greek cuisine ensures the use of local organics on the menu. • Walk/ Public transport: Encourage delegates to walk to and from meeting sessions. Alternatively, delegates can use the Athens eco-friendly transportation means, i.e. metro, hybrid buses, trolleybuses, trams. • Save energy: Turn off lights, air-condition and equipment when not in use. Green facts about Athens • Athens International Airport Green Program Athens is a partner of the EU City Hush initiative • Environmentally friendly public means of transportation, i.e. metro, tram, trolleybuses, hybrid buses • Extensive use of solar boilers • Recycling units program • Installation of natural gas network • Governmental incentives for withdrawal of old vehicles • Good quality, safe drinkable water
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Social Responsibility in Athens Provide help and support to those in need should be an objective for every society to ensure social cohesion and welfare. The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau can organize tailor made social responsibility activities
• The “Athenian Agora” offers free clothing and
for large groups during an event.
• The “Food Station” supports vulnerable groups in
shoes to individuals and families that cannot afford to purchase them.
the city by distributing food. The City of Athens Homeless Shelter (KYADA) collects and distributes food and clothing to those who
Should you wish to contribute in our effords during
visit or are hosted at the shelter, as well as to families
your event, as part of a social responsibility program,
and individuals that the staff identifies as being in
you can supportthe City of Athens Homeless Shelter
need.
with donations, sponsorships or volunteer service.
• The “Food provision Center” distributes up to
Donate: Money or equipment, material to help us
1,500 lunch-packs daily. lt also operates hostels,
maintain, improve the Shelter’s facilities.
which provide accommodation to the homeless. • The “Social Grocery” is a structure within the Foundation’s scope of activities. Working closely woth super-markets, it provides basic nutritional
Sponsor: The Foundation distributes daily meals to more than 1500 people. You can sponsor any of those meals offered to the homeless and the poor or
products to families and individuals for a period of
any of the maintenance works.
six months.
Volunteer: A considerable number of Athenians
• The “Social Pharmacy” offers free drugs to those in need.
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Useful Tips EMBASSIES IN ATHENS ALBANIA: 7, Vekiareli St., 15237 Filothei T. +30 210 6876200, +30 210 6876222 BULGARIA: 33 A, Stratigou Kallari St., 15452 Paleo Psychico T. +30 210 6748105-8 CHINA : 10-12, Dimokratias St., 15452 Paleo Psychico T. +30 210 6783840 CYPRUS: 2A, Xenofontos St., 10557 Athens T. +30 210 3734800, +30 210 3734870 EGYPT: 3, Vasilissis Sofias Ave., 10671 Athens T.+30 216 0002701 FRANCE: 7, Vasilissis Sofias Ave., 10671 Athens, T.+30 210 3391000 GEORGIA: 27, Taygetou St., 15452 Paleo Psychico T. +30 210 6746332, +30 210 6742186 GERMANY: 3, Karaoli Dimitriou St., 10675 Athens, T. +30 210 7285111 INDIA: 3, Kleanthous St., 10674 Athens T. +30 210 7216227, +30 210 7216481 ISRAEL: 1, Marathonodromon St., 15452 Paleo Psychico, T. +30 210 6705500 ITALY: 2, Sekeri St., 10674 Athens, T. +30 210 3617260-3 JAPAN: 46, Ethnikis Antistasseos St., 15231 Halandri, T. +30 210 6709900 KOREA: 2, Mesogeion Ave., 11527 Athens T. +30 210 6984080 NETHERLANDS: 5-7, Vassileos Konstantinou Ave., 10674 Athens T. +30 210 7254900 PAKISTAN : 6, Loukianou St., 10675 Athens T. +30 210 7290214 RUSSIA: 28, Nikiforou Litra St., 15452 Paleo Psychiko, T. +30 210 6725235 SPAIN: 21, Dionysiou Areopagitou St., 11742 Athens, T. +30 210 9213123 SWITZERLAND: 2, Iassiou St., 115 21 Athens T. +30 210 7230364-65-66
TURKEY: 11, Vassileos Georgiou B’ St., 10674 Athens, T.+30 210 7263000 UKRAINE: 2, Stephanou Delta St., 15237 Filothei, T. +30 210 6800230 UNITED KINGDOM: 1, Ploutarchou St., 10675 Athens, T. +30 210 7272600 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: 91, Vasilissis Sofias Ave., 10160 Athens T. +30 210 7212951
For more information, please visit: http://www.mfa.gr//en/foreign-missions-in-greece.html
Emergency Numbers Police: 1033 Emergency: 100 Tourist Police: 171 Airport Police: 210 3536919 Fire Emergency: 199 Ambulance: 166 Poison Control: 210 7793777 Aids Help Line: 210 7222222 Hospitals, pharmacies: 14944 SOS Doctors: 1016 Road Side Assistance – ELPA: 10400 Traffic Police of Athens: 210 5284000
Hospitals
General Tourist Info Attica Hotel Association 210 3235485; www.all-athens-hotels.com Greek National Tourism Organisation 210 3310392, 210 3310716, 210 3310347 (fax); www.visitgreece.gr Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) 210 9223522; www.hatta.gr Olympic Air 210 3550500, 8018010101 (within Greece); www.olympicair.com Aegean Airlines 801 112 0000, 210 6261000 www.aegeanair.com Cyprus Air 211 1018200, 211 1018240, www.cyprusair.com
Alexandra 80, Vasilissis Sofias Ave. T. +30 213 2162000 Andreas Syngros 5, I. Dragoumi St. T. +30 210 7265100 Athens Psychiatric Clinic 374, Athinon St., Haidari | T. +30 213 2054000 Evangelismos 45-47 Ypsilandou St. T. +30 213 2041000 Eye Hospital of Athens 26, Panepistimiou & 2, Sina St. T. +30 213 2052701 Ippokrateio 114, Vasilissis Sofias St. T. +30 213 2088000 KAT 2, Nikis St., Kifissia | T. +30 213 2086000 Laiko 17, Agiou Thoma St., Goudi T. +30 213 2060800 Children’s Hospital Aglaia Kyriakou Thivon & Levadias St., Ambelokipi | T. +30 213 2009000
Pharmacies Pharmacies can be found throughout Athens. For overnight service, there are always pharmacies open in most of the districts. For more Information, call 14944.
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Useful Tips Banks
Public Holidays
Mobile Phones
Major international banking institutions, credit card companies and ATMs in and around Athens are plentiful and easy to access. Banks are open to the public Monday through Thursday 08:00 to 14:30 and Fridays 08:00 to 14:00, except on public holidays. The “Open24” Bank (Eurobank) is open mornings and afternoons, as well as on Saturdays. Foreign currency may be exchanged for euros at most Greek and foreign banks and at exchange bureaus located in the city center and the Athens International Airport. Bring your passport when exchanging money as you will need it for the transaction. Traveler’s checks and credit cards issued by major companies are also widely recognized and an accepted means of purchasing items in Athens.
Calendar of Traditional and National Holidays
Mobile phones automatically connect to Greek networks. You can also manually connect by choosing the option “network selection” on your mobile to get manually connected. Your mobile phone operator will inform you about roaming charges.
• October 28 - The “Ohi day” commemorating Greek dictator Ioannis Metaxas’ rejection of the Italian ultimatum, in World War II • December 25 & 26 - Christmas and Boxing Day • January 1 - New Year’s Day • January 6 - The Epiphany • Clean Monday (Ash Monday) Movemovable Holiday • March 25 - Greek Independence Day • Orthodox Good Friday - Movable Holiday • Orthodox Easter - Moable Holiday • Orthodox Easter Monday - Movable Holiday • May 1 - Labor day and the Feast of the Flowers • August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin Mary
TECH SPECS GSM Band
900MHz 1800MHz
Of course, a cheaper solution is to get a Greek mobile telephone number as soon as you arrive in Athens and use this during your stay. You can buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card at any mobile phone shop and top up cards from the kiosks on the streets.
Electricity Tech Specs Voltage 220V Frequency 50Hz
Internet Access There are numerous internet cafés in Athens which are usually open all day long and are reasonably priced. You can also use the public internet WiFi connections in Syntagma Square, Kotzia Square, Theseion and Keramikos (WiFi public hotspots). Athens WiFi is a wireless hotspot based on 802.11b/g (WiFi). You can easily connect to the Internet while you are sitting on a bench or while enjoying your coffee. The connection is free provided that you choose the wireless network (SSID) athensWiFi and type the number which appears on your screen. The connection speed is quite fast and the capacity is 4Mbps.
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Time Athens is in the Eastern-European timezone, which means two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Additionally, Athens has daylight-saving time, meaning that during spring and summer (from March to October) the clocks are put forward one hour.
Useful Tips Clothes and shoe sizes For an easier shopping experience, you can check our list of the Greek equivalents for American and European sizes.
Shopping CLOTHES GR
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If you come from a country outside the European Union and spend a minimum of €120 on the same day in the same store, you can benefit from a tax refund. Ask for your invoice or receipt and the tax-free receipt. Do not forget to get your invoices or receipts stamped at the airport. You can also find duty free shops at Athens International Airport and at the Port of Piraeus.
SHOES GR
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Cost of Living Athens is a city that offers numerous temptations as far as consumer products are concerned. Below is a list with indicative prices for a number of everyday products and services: • Museum tickets €4-12 • Theater tickets from €20 • Cinema tickets €7-10 • Sandwich from €2 • Souvlaki from €1.80 • Big bottle of water €1 • Greek coffee “to go” from €1 • Cappuccino coffee at a café €3.5-5 • A refreshment at a kiosk €0.70 • Drink at a bar from €6 • Full meal (starter, main course, dessert) between €20-40 • 1.5 hour ticket for all means of transport (metro, buses, trains) €1,40
Temperature in Greece is expressed in degrees Centigrade. But if you come from the United Kingdom or the United States, you’ll find our conversion tables useful. Degrees Centigrade Fahrenheit -10°C 14°F -5°C 23°F 0°C 32°F 5°C 41°F 10°C 50°F 15°C 59°F 20°C 68°F 25°C 77°F 30°C 86°F 35°C 95°F 40°C 104°F
METRIC SYSTEM UK / USA (IMPERIAL) - 1 gram (g) 0.0353 ounce - 1 kilo(gram) (kg) 2.204 pounds - 1 centimeter (cm) 0.393 inch - 1 meter (m) 3.281 feet / 1.093 yard - 1 kilometer (km) 0.621 mile - 1 centiliter (cl.) 0.021 US pint / 0.0176 UK pint - 1 liter (l) 0.264 US gallon / 0.220 UK gallon - 1 liter (l) 2.1 US pints / 1.76 UK pint UK/USA (IMPERIAL) METRIC SYSTEM - 1 ounce (oz) 28.349 grams - 1 pound (lb) 0.453 kilo (grams) - 1 inch (in) 2.540 centimeters - 1 foot (ft) 0.304 meters - 1 yard (yd) 3 feet-0.914 meter - 1 mile (mi) 1760 yards-1.609 kilometers - 1 US pint (pt) 0.473 liter - 1 UK pint (pt) 0.568 liter - 1 US gallon (gal) 3.785 liters - 1 UK gallon (gal) 4.456 liters
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Useful Tips Weather and Climate Athens is an ideal year-round city destination with comfortable and favourable climate conditions for travel and sightseeing. Rainfall is minimal (estimated at just 40 cm or 16 inches per year) and there are over 300 days of sunshine a year. Summers (June through August) are dry and hot with temperatures ranging from 78° to 94°F, or 20° to 34°C. Seasonal winds, known as meltemi, may accompany some hot days. September is often considered the ideal month for both urban activities and nearby island day trips with temperatures ranging from 70° to 83°F, or 20° to 28°C. The Mediterranean climate makes for mild winters and even milder autumns in low-lying areas (such as Athens) with the coldest temperatures reported in January at a very temperate 41° to 55° F, or 5° to 13°C. Christmas in Athens is a delight considering you can take in the city’s lights and attractions at a relatively comfortable 45° to 50°F, or 7° to 14°C. Snowy, icy days are few but you can enjoy snow on the surrounding mountain peaks. In Athens, sunshine and outdoor living is almost always a given- no matter what time of the year. Listed below is a month-by-month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation in Athens. (Source: worldweather.org and Hellenic National Meteorological Service)
• Jan: 5.2° - 12.5°C / 41° - 54.5°F 5.69 cm / 2.2 inches rainfall • Feb: 5.4° - 13.5 °C / 42° - 56.3°F 4.67 cm / 1.8 inches rainfall • March: 6.7° - 15.7 °C / 44° - 60.26°F 4.07cm / 1.6 inches rainfall • April: 9.6° - 20.2° °C / 49° - 68°F 3.08 cm / 1.2 inches rainfall • May: 13.9° - 26.0 °C / 57° - 78°F 2.68 cm / 1.05 inches rainfall • June: 18.2° - 31.1 °C / 65 - 88°F 1.06 cm / 0.4 inches rainfall • July: 20.8 ° - 33.5 °C / 69 - 92°F 0.58 cm / 0.2 inches rainfall • Aug: 20.7° - 33.2 °C / 69 - 92°F 0.6 cm / 0.2 inches rainfall • Sep: 17.3° - 29.2 °C / 63 - 85°F 1.39 cm / 0.5 inches rainfall • Oct: 13.4° - 23.3 °C / 56 - 74°F 5.26 cm / 2 inches rainfall • Nov: 9.8° - 18.1 °C / 50 - 65°F 5.83 cm / 2.2 inches rainfall • Dec: 6.8° - 14.1 °C / 44 - 57°F 6.91cm / 2.7 inches rainfall
Weights and Measures Greece uses the metric system, as do the majority of European countries. The UK and the U.S.A. use the imperial system. The conversion table below may be useful.
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Fahrenheit Degrees Centigrade
10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F 110°F
-12.2°C -6.7°C -1.1°C 4.4°C 10°C 15.6°C 21.1°C 26.7°C 32.2°C 37.8°C 43.3°C
Useful Tips Transportation Metro The Athens metro consists of 3 lines and provides transfers to the tram, bus routes and suburban rail at hub stations. At peak hours trains run every 5-6 minutes. Metro runs daily from 05:00 to 00:15. On Fridays and Saturdays the operation of metro (lines 2 & 3) is extended to 02:00. For more information on all public transport modes: call 11185 and/or visit “www.tfa.gov.gr“
Buses and Trolleybuses The Athens bus and trolleybus network is very extensive and provides connections of the Athens and Piraeus city centers with the most distant points in the metro area. In general, buses and trolleybuses run daily from 05:00 to 23:30. However, there are several core bus lines which extend their operation until 12:30 (please make sure that you check the timetable before travelling either by phone (11185) or at www.tfa.gov.gr). Airport Express Buses operate on a 24hour basis connecting the Athens International Airport with the city center (Syntagma Sq.), the Piraeus Port and the Intercity Bus Terminal (KTEL Kifisos). After midnight services are also provided on four central bus routes (040, 500, 790 and X14) and one trolleybus (11).
Tram Environmentally friendly, with a view of the Saronic Gulf, the tram connects the center of Athens with the coastal suburbs. Four station hubs along its routes connect with metro. Total waiting time during peak hours is a maximum of 8-20 minutes depending on the line. The tram operates 5:00 to 00:00 while on Fridays and Saturdays tram operation is extended to 02:30. For more information on all public transport modes: call 11185 and/or visit “www.tfa.gov.gr“
For more information on all public transport modes: call 11185 and/or visit “www.tfa.gov.gr“
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Useful Tips Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) Domestic and international departures from Athens and Thessaloniki with connections to major railways. For more information: call 1110 or +30 210 52 97 777; www.trainose.gr
Intercity Bus Company or Association of Bus Operators (KTEL) The Greek bus companies, or KTEL, serve destinations around Greece. Almost every city and village has a local KTEL coach service with routes to main city centers and the capital. There are two bus terminals: Kifissou 100 serves the Peloponnese (+30 210 5124910) and western Greece; the Liossion 260 terminal serves central and northern Greece (+30 210 8317096). For more information: call 14505 or +30 210 88 08 000; www.ktel.org
Proastiakos (Suburban Rail) This new high-speed rail system offers access to Irakleio and Neratziotissa, near the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. It also gets you to Kifissia, the hub of business in northern Athens; Doukissis Plakentias, an important urban residential area; Pallini and Kantza in the eastern part of the greater Athens area; and Koropi, a center of industrial development. A new route to Corinthos has been launched with plans to extend the network with added routes to Lavrio, Rafina, and Chalkida for easier mobility. It also serves Athens International Airport. The suburban rail runs daily from 06:00 until 12 midnight. For more information: call 1110 or +30 210 52 98 829; www.trainose.gr
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Useful Tips MUSEUMS Acropolis Museum 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou St., Athens Nearest Metro: Acropolis Telephone: +302109000900 Website: www.theacropolismuseum.gr Opening Hours: April 1-October 31 Monday: 08.00-16.00, Tuesday-Sunday: 08.00-20.00, Friday: 08.00-22.00 November 1 - March 31: Monday-Thursday 09.00-17.00, Friday: 09.00-22.00, Saturday-Sunday 09.00-20.00 Closed: January 1, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, May 1st, December 25th-26th Admission: €5 Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos 148 Ermou St., Athens Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Nearest Rail: Thissio Telephone: +302103463552 Opening hours: Monday - Sunday: 08.00-20.00 Admission: €2 Archaeological Museum of Piraeus 31 Charilaou Trikoupi St., Piraeus Nearest Rail: Piraeus Telephone: +302104521598 Opening Hours: Monday 13.00-20.00 Tuesday-Sunday: 08.00-20.00 Closed: December 25th-26th, January 1st, March 25th, Easter Sunday, May 1st Admission: €10 The Railway Museum of Athens 4 Siokou St., Athens Nearest Metro: Sepolia Telephone: 2105126295 Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday: 09.00-13.00 Every second and fourth Saturday of the month: 09.00-13.00 Admission: Free
B&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music Vasilissis Sofias 9 & Merlin Street 1, Athens Nearest Metro: Syntagma (Line 2 & 3) Telephone: +302103611206 Opening Hours: 10.00-18.00 Thursday (October-May): 10.00-20.00 Closed: 01-25.08 Admission: €6 Benaki Museum Koumpari Street & Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens Nearest Metro: Syntagma (Line 2 & 3) Telephone: +302103671000 Website: www.benaki.gr Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 Thu 09:00-00:00; Sun 09:00-15:00 Closed on Tuesdays Admission: €9 Benaki Museum of Islamic Art 22 Agion Asomaton St., Athens Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Telephone: +302103225550 Opening Hours: 10.00-18.00 - Closed on Mondays Admission: €9 Benaki Museum Pireos Street Cultural Centre 138 Pireos St., Athens Nearest Metro: Kerameikos Nearest Rail: Petralona Telephone: +302103453111 Website: www.benaki.gr Opening Hours: Mon-Tue Closed Wed, Thu & Sun 10:00-18:00 Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00 Admission: € 6to €8 depending on the exhibition
Byzantine & Christian Museum 22 Vasilissis Sofias St., Athens Nearest Metro: Megaro Moussikis Telephone: +302132139572, Website: www.byzantinemuseum.gr Opening Hours: May-Oct: Tue-Sun: 08:00-20:00 Mon: 13:30 - 20:00 Nov-Apr: Tues-Sun: 08:30 -15:00 Closed: Mon (Nov-Apr), 1st Jan, 25th Mar, Good Fri (open: 12.00-17.00), Easter, 1st May, 25th-26th Dec Admission: €4 Cycladic Art Museum 4 Neofytou Douka St., Athens Nearest Metro: Panepistimio Telephone: +302107228321, +302107228322 Website: www.cycladic.gr Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00; Thu 10:00-20:00; Sun 11:00-17:00; Closed on Tuesdays Admission: €7; Mondays €3.50 Frissiras Museum for Contemporary European Art 3 & 7 Monis Asteriou, Plaka Nearest Metro: Acropolis Telephone: +302103316027 Website: www.frissirasmuseum.com Opening Hours: Wed to Fri 10:00-17:00 Sat & Sun 11:00-17:00; Mon & Tue Closed Admission: €6 The Goulandris Museum of Natural History 13 Levidou St., Kifissia Nearest Train: Kifissia Website: www.gnhm.gr Telephone: +30 2108015870 Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Saterdays and Sundays: 10 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Admission: €6
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Useful Tips
Greek Folk Art Museum 17 Kydathinaion St., Athens Nearest Metro: Syntagma Telephone: +302103245957 Website: www.melt.gr/ Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-14:30; Closed on Mondays Admission: €2 Herakleidon Museum – Experience in Visual Arts 16 Herakleidon St., Thission Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Telephone: +302103461981 Website: www.herakleidon-art.gr Opening Hours: Tue to Sat 13:00-21:00 Sun 11:00-19:00; Closed on Mondays Admission: €6 HELLENIC MOTOR Museum 3rd Septembriou Av., Ioulianou St. & 28th Octovriou Av. Nearest rail: Victoria Telephone: +302108816187 Website: www.hellenicmotormuseum.gr Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-14:00 Saturday-Sunday 11:00-18:00 Admission: €8 Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum Karyatidon and Kallisperi St., Athens Nearest Metro: Acropolis Telephone: +302109221044 Website: www.lalaounis-jewelrymuseum.gr Opening Hours: Thu-Sat 08:30-16:30; Sun 11:00-16:00; Wed 09:00-21:00 Mon-Tue: Closed Admission: €5
Jewish Museum of Greece 39 Nikis St., Athens Nearest Metro: Syntagma Telephone: +30210 32 25 582 Website: www.jewishmuseum.gr Opening Hours:Mon to Fri 09.00-14.30 Sun 10.00-14.00 Closed on Saturdays Admission: €6 Museum of Greek Children’s Art 9 Kodrou St., Athens Nearest Metro: Acropoli Telephone: +302103312750 Website: www.childrensartmuseum.gr Opening Hours: Tue to Sat: 10.00-14.00; Sun: 11.00-14.00; Closed on Mon, Bank Holidays and in August Admission: €3 Museum of Modern Ceramics 4-6 Melidoni St., Athens Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Nearest Rail: Thissio Telephone: +302103318491 Website: www.potterymuseum.gr Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 09:0015:00; Sun 10:00-14:00; Closed on Saturdays Admission: €3 National Archaeological Museum 44 Patision Ave., Athens Nearest Metro: Omonoia Nearest Rail: Viktoria Telephone: +302108217724 Opening Hours: Tue to Sun 08:00-20:00; Mon 13:30-20:00 Closed: December 25th-26th, January 1st, March 25th, Easter Sunday, May 1st Admission: €10 National Art Gallery – Alexandros Soutzos Museum 1 Michalakopoulou & 50 Vas. Konstantinou, Athens Nearest Metro: Evangelismos Tel: +30 2107235857 +302107235937-8 Website: www.nationalgallery.gr Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 09:0015:00; Sun 10:00-14:00; Closed on Tuesdays Admission: €6.50
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National Historical Museum 3 Stadiou St., Athens Nearest Metro: Panepistimio Telephone: +302103237617 Website: www.nhmuseum.gr Opening Hours: Tue to Sun 09:00-14:00; Closed on Mondays Admission: €3; Free entrance on Sundays Numismatic Museum 12 Panepistimiou Ave., Athens Nearest Metro: Syntagma Telephone: +302103612519 Website: www.nma.gr Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08.30-15.30 Admission: €6 The Vorres Museum 1, Parodos Diadochou Konstantinou, Paiania Telephone: +30 2106642520 Website: www.vorresmuseum.gr Opening hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00-14:00. Weekdays by appointment only, for groups of twenty (20) persons or more. Admission: €5 War Museum Vasilissis Sofias Av. & Rizari St., Athens Nearest Metro: Evangelismos Telephone: +302107215035 Opening Hours: 01.11-31.03: 09:00-17:00 01.04-31.10: 09:00-19:00 Admission: €4, From 01.11-31.03, there is a free entrance every 1st Sunday of the month. The entrance is also free on the following dates: 25.03, 28.10, 21.11 and 18.05.
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