Logistical information Training Course: “goInternational” in Lithuania Here you can find the practical information about the training course in Lithuania. Dates of the training course: 10th of February - 16nd of February 2020. Arrival on 10th of February, departure on 16nd of February in the morning. It’s also possible to come earlier and leave later on your own expense. Facebook event of the training course (all updates will be there): https://www.facebook.com/events/552809235250352/ Venue, board and lodging: You will be hosted in the hotel “Ecotel” (http://www.ecotel.lt/, address: Slucko str. 8, Vilnius). The hotel is 15 min. walk to the Vilnius old town (http://www.ecotel.lt/location/) Towels will be provided by the hotel. Participants will stay in twin / triple rooms. Here you can see the pictures of rooms - http://www.ecotel.lt/rooms-and-rates/ Breakfast and lunch will be served in the hotel. For Dinners we will go out to town.
If your plain, bus or train will be delayed or for more information, please contact: Nerijus Miginis (Trainer) +370 671 31780 nmiginis@gmail.com
Marius Ulozas (Trainer) +370 686 26260
Aidas Gedminas (Technical Assistant) +370 616 79594
Marius.ulozas@gmail.com
Aidas.gedminas@gmail.com
How to get from Airport to Hotel Option no. 1 - Use the public bus 3G The bus leaves from Vilnius airport each 7-12 min. The Bus Stop is just outside the Airport building. You have to drive 7 stations and get out at the Stop “Žaliasis tiltas” (the Green Bridge, its next to the bridge which is coloured in Green) Then you will need to walk for 750 meters / 10 min. (hotel address is Slucko str. 8). Here is the instruction in google maps https://goo.gl/maps/K2LjoS8caYgQdij8A Price of Bus ticket is 1 euro (you can buy the ticket from the driver in the bus). Last bus Leaves at 23:20. Bus schedule is here: http://www.stops.lt/vilnius/#expressbus/3g/b-a/2613 If you come after 22:00 There is a night bus N88, which drives each 30 min. from 22:30. The bus goes the same 7 stops. As in option 1. The instructions and prices are the same. Bus schedule is here: http://www.stops.lt/vilnius/#nightbus/88n/a-b/2613
Option no.2 – Use BOLT or UBER Bolt (former Taxify) is more popular in Lithuania then Uber. The trip with BOLT should cost you 8-10 euro for a car. Address of hotel “Ecotel” is Slucko str. 8 Vilnius). Install the APP, you can pay with your bank card also. It is not recommended to take a taxi in the Airport, as the ride can cost 20-50 euro (it will be not reimbursed).
When you will arrive to hotel In the reception of the hotel you will get the information in which room you are living and who is your roommate. In the reception also ask the information about: time of breakfast, wi-fi password, and where is the conference room.
First Meeting On Monday, 10th of February, at 19:30 we will meet in the reception of the Hotel, to go to the first dinner (it will be in restaurant 5 min walking distance from Hotel). If you arrive latter your will have to organize your dinner by yourself. On Tuesday, 11th of February, at 9:30 (Lithuanian time) we start our training course in the conference room in the Ecotel hotel. Please be on time
About Lithuania / Vilnius http://www.lietuva.lt/100/en https://vilniusgspot.com/ https://www.whereisvilnius.com
What to bring with you: -
personal hygienic things (shampoo, soap, toothbrush etc.); medicine you need; If you have a photo camera, video camera, laptop you might take it with you; We will have sauna evening, so bring your sauna equipment (swimsuit etc.).
Culture coffee breaks: We will organize intercultural coffee breaks. Please bring some biscuits, snacks and candy to share with others on the coffee brake during the training course.