Conference Venue and Travel Plan

4 - 6 June 2005

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Conference Opening, 4 June, 19:30)

7 June 2005

Bus trip to Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria (includes visit to Rila Monastery, lunch & coffee stops)

8 - 9 June 2005

University of Veliko Turnovo

10 June 2005

Return to Thessaloniki (includes a two-hour stop at Sofia, lunch & coffee)

11 June 2005

Day tour (optional) to Vergina and Dion

Travel Plan details

Thessaloniki - Veliko Turnovo
7 June - 8.00 a.m. - Departure from Thessaloniki
(Meeting point: in front of the Faculty of Theology in Egnatia Street)

  • Thessaloniki-Promachonas (2 hours)
  • Coffee at the Greek/Bulgarian borders (30-45 min.)
  • Promachonas - Rila (2 hours)
  • Guided visit to the Rila Monastery (approx. 2 hours)
  • Lunch in Rila
  • Rila Monastery - Sofia (1 1/2 hours)
  • Sofia - Veliko Turnovo (approx. 3 hours)
    Total time: approx. 13 hours (plus possible delay at the Greek/Bulgarian borders)

Veliko Turnovo - Thessaloniki
10 June - 8.00 a.m. - Departure from Veliko Turnovo

  • Veliko Turnovo - Sofia ( approx. 3 hours)
  • Lunch in Sofia (1 1/2 hours)
  • Free time in Sofia (1 hour)
  • Sofia - Sandanski (3 1/2 hours)
  • Coffee in Sandanski at Inter Hotel Sandanski (approx. 45 min.)
  • Sandanski - Promachonas (approx. 20-30 min.)
  • Promachonas - Thessaloniki (2 hours)
    Total time: approx. 13 hours (plus possible delay at the Greek/Bulgarian borders)

The participants who will join us in the above round trip should send their full names (as they appear on the passports) and Passport Nos by 31 May to: kanaraki@enl.auth.gr 

Please make sure that you have with you all the required travel documents (passports and, if necessary, visas).

VISAS

Visas/approved travel documents, where required, are the responsibility of the participants. Please make sure you have the correct and complete travel documents for your journey.
If you require an invitation letter to get a visa, please contact the organizers.

City Tour & Excursion Prices

3-hour Guided tour of Thessaloniki
Price: 20 euros/person (price includes: A/C deluxe coach, English speaking guide & museum ticket).
Sign up: at venue.
Payment: on the bus.

Excursion to Dion/Vergina
Price: 55 euros/person for up to 30 persons, 45 euros/person for over 30 persons (price includes: A/C deluxe coach, English speaking guide, museum tickets and lunch).
Sign up: at venue.
Payment: on the bus.