Travel
The organizing committee is not responsible for flight ticket arrangements.
Transfer to and from the airport and to and from the hotel is provided at no additional charge, on the arrival and departure day. Please indicate if you require transfer in your registration form and inform us of your exact travel details (arrival & departure day and time, as well as flight numbers).
Transportation to and from the collaborating hotels and to and from the conference venue will be provided to the participants at fixed times twice a day (morning and evening).
Visa to Greece:
You will need entry clearance (a visa) if you are a visa national. A visa national is a national or citizen of certain countries that require a visa to come to Greece.
Please refer to the link below, for all needed information. We will be happy to assist you in case of difficulties in obtaining information:
http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/visas-for-foreigners-traveling-to-greece/
To assist with the visa application, the EPLO as an International Organization will provide a Visa Support Letter, once the registration has been completed. The Visa Support Letter will contain the following information:
• Full name and date of birth of the applicant
• Passport number, date of issue and date of expiry
• The start and finish dates of the ILA conference and the full address of the hosting hotel
The Visa Support Letter will be sent to you by email once the registration payment is completed. We can also arrange for the original letter to be sent to you by courier (at a charge of €25). Please check with the Greek Embassy in your country if you need to provide the original letter or if an emailed copy is sufficient. If you do require the courier service, please note it down in the specified area on the booking form.
It is important to note that depending on the country, visa applications can take up to 20-25 working days (or 3-4 weeks). If you require a visa you are advised to begin the visa application process as early as possible. Most Embassies will accept visa applications up to 3 months prior to the proposed date of travel.
Accommodation
The following hotels will provide preferential rates for conference participants
Greece's mythical cape, where the wonders of ancient Greece embrace the glorious sea, drawing towards a cosmopolitan coastline dotted with lavish villas.
This is Cape Sounio; not just a resort; it is an experience. Cape Sounio is blissfully peaceful and totally private. Glimpse eternity through the columns of an exquisite ancient temple: man and nature in perfect harmony, as the sun sinks into the Aegean Sea.
The Villas of the Royal Hill are the most exclusive accommodation at this privileged location and Villa Mystique is the new ultra luxurious residence with an amazing private indoor spa pool.
Savour the chef's fusion of international and Greek cuisine with a selection of seven fine restaurants occupying a unique setting with dramatic views of the sea and the Temple of Poseidon.
Experience the healing power of Ayuverda in a luxurious massage suite or a rejuvenating aromatherapy massage under the Sounio sky.The brand new Elixir Spa Retreat is a 350 m2 complex in 5.000m2 of landscaped gardens and forest with sea views. Three open-air pools set among terraces and lawns.
Kids are in the centre of our heart! Cape Sounio welcomes young guests in a new Grecoland nestled in a fairy tale natural pine forest. A fun way for kids to discover the mysteries of our fragile planet while making new friends.
If you want to truly experience the romance of the Aegean sea you can live this on board a private yacht, whether for a special sunset for two or an unforgettable on-board champagne reception for a few close friends.
This is what life is all about: pampering yourself with the best life has to offer. Where Classical Greece steps into the future. Breathe. Touch. Live. Cape Sounio.
Athens International Airport is within 25 miles."
PRICE RANGE: FROM 190 EURO TO 235 EURO
This luxurious 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 you for a relaxing weekend, your family vacation or your professional needs. Whatever your choices, Plaza Resort will provide the best surroundings and services for both leisure and modern business traveler.
PRICE RANGE: FROM 150 EURO TO 195 EURO
Aegeon Beach Hotel is situated at Cape Sounion, right on the seashore. It boasts rooms with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and the Temple of Poseidon. The dominant elements of the interior are marble, wood, and copper, creating an atmosphere of elegance with warmth. Rooms at the Aegeon Beach Hotel feature handmade furniture and marble bathrooms, a minibar, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
Aegeon has a beach bar and an outdoor restaurant with a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the Temple of Poseidon.
Aegeon Beach is a 35-minute drive from the Eleftheriou Venizelos international airport and an 8-minute drive from the port of Lavrio.
PRICE RANGE:FROM 90 EURO TO 100 EURO
Further information on the area of Cape Sounion
Sounion & sourroundings – History & Mythology
Temple of Poseidon
From the myth...
According to legend, Cape Sounion is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. The story goes that Aegeus, anxiously looking out from Sounion, despaired when he saw a black sail on his son Theseus's ship, returning from Crete. This led him to believe that his son had been killed in his contest with the dreaded Minotaur, a monster that was half man and half bull. The Minotaur was confined by its owner, King Minos of Crete, in a specially designed labyrinth. Every year, the Athenians were forced to send 7 men and 7 women to Minos as tribute. These youths were placed in the labyrinth to be devoured by the Minotaur. Theseus had volunteered to go with the third tribute and attempt to slay the beast. He had agreed with his father that if he survived the contest, he would hoist a white sail. In fact, Theseus had overcome and slain the Minotaur, but tragically had simply forgotten about the white sail.
