The event will take place in Athens, on 20th and 21th of May 2014, during the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Venue: Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens center   WEBSITE                                                     

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HOTEL options

Notes:

• For reservations, please contact Mrs. Bramou at clipper1 at hol.gr
• Further options can be checked upon request to Mrs. Bramou at clipper at hol.gr (Royal Olympic and Park Hotel in the list upon request)

Venue Transport Tips

To the hotel...

From the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" you will board the Metro from the Airport’s Station and get off at Syntagma Station. At Syntagma Station you switch lines in the direction of Ag. Dimitrios and get off at the first Station, the "Acropolis Station". From Acropolis Station the Hotel is 200m away, walking along Ath. Diakou Street. The approximate time from the Athens International Airport to the Hotel is 25 minutes.

From the Piraeus Port you will board the Metro from Piraeus Station and get off at the Omonia Station. At Omonia Station you switch lines in the direction of Ag. Dimitrios and get off after three (3) Stations at the "Acropolis Station".From the Acropolis Station the Hotel is 100m away, walking along Ath. Diakou Street. The approximate time from Piraeus to the Hotel is 20 minutes.

From the Athens Olympic Stadium (O.A.K.A) you will board the Metro from Athens Olympic Stadium / O.A.K.A - Eirini Station and get off at Omonia Station. At Omonia Station you switch lines in the direction of Ag. Dimitrios and get off after three (3) Stations at the "Acropolis Station". From the Acropolis Station the Hotel is 100m away, walking along Ath. Diakou Street. The approximate time from Athens Olympic Stadium / O.A.K.A to the Hotel is 15 minutes.

From the Athens Concert Hall (O.M.M.A) you will board the Metro from The Athens Concert Hall / O.M.M.A Station and get off at Syntagma Station. At Syntagma Station you switch lines in the direction of Ag. Dimitrios and get off at the first Station , the "Acropolis Station". From the Acropolis Station the Hotel is 100m away, walking along Ath. Diakou Street. The approximate time from The Athens Concert Hall / O.M.M.A Station to the Hotel is 8 minutes.

From the Stadium of Peace & Friendship (S.E.F) you will board the Metro from The Peace & Friendship Stadium / S.E.F Station and get off at Omonia Station. At Omonia Station you switch lines in the direction of Ag. Dimitrios and get off after three (3) Stations at the "Acropolis Station". From the Acropolis Station the Hotel is 100m away, walking along Ath. Diakou Street. The approximate time from The Peace & Friendship Stadium / S.E.F to the Hotel is 20 minutes.

From the hotel...

To the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" you will walk along Ath. Diakou Street to the Acropolis Station which is 200m away. From Acropolis Station you board the Metro in the direction of Ag. Antonios and get off at Syntagma Station. At Syntagma Station switch lines for Athens Int’l Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”. The approximate time from Hotel to Athens International Airport is 25 minutes.

To the Piraeus Port you will walk along Ath. Diakou Street to the Acropolis Station which is 100m away. From Acropolis Station you board the Metro in the direction of Ag. Antonios and get off 3 Stations later at Omonia Station. At Omonia Station you switch lines and head for Piraeus. The approximate time from Hotel to Piraeus is 20 minutes.

To the Athens Olympic Stadium (O.A.K.A) you will walk along Ath. Diakou Street to the Acropolis Station which is 100m away. From Acropolis Station you board the Metro in the direction of Ag. Antonios and get off at Omonia Station. At Omonia Station switch lines in the direction of Kifissia and get off at Irini Station. The approximate time from Hotel to Athens Olympic Stadium / O.A.K.A is 15 minutes.

To the Athens Concert Hall (O.M.M.A) you will walk along Ath. Diakou Street to the Acropolis Station which is 100m away. From Acropolis Station you board the Metro and get off 1 Station later at Syntagma Station. At Syntagma Station you switch lines in the direction of Doukissis Plakentias and get off at Athens Concert Hall Station. The approximate time from Hotel to The Athens Concert Hall / O.M.M.A Station is 8 minutes.

To the Stadium of Peace & Friendship (S.E.F) you will walk along Ath. Diakou Street to the Acropolis Station which is 100m away. From Acropolis Station you board the Metro in the direction of Ag. Antonios and get off at Omonia Station. At Omonia Station switch lines towards Pireaus and get off at Stadium of Peace & Friendship / S.E.F Station. The approximate time from Hotel to The Peace & Friendship Stadium / S.E.F is 20 minutes.

Places near the venue that you could visit

The Acropolis

The sacred rock of the Acropolis and its most recognized monument, the Parthenon,  have withstood the test of time. Natives have often commented on its commanding presence  that is instilled in their daily life.  But nothing compares to witnessing its grandeur up close and in person.  The archeological park, known as the Unification of Archaeological Sites, (4.7 km or 3 miles wide) that surrounds the Acropolis, encompasses some of the world’s most ancient treasures.

The New Acropolis Museum

Years in the making, this museum and its creative use of natural Greek light is the new gem of Athens and has been heralded as a masterpiece in itself. The permanent collections present finds and artifacts from the sacred hill of the Acropolis, while smaller «vignette» temporary exhibits offer insight on the whole. The cafe and museum shops are quite popular and are a must to visit as well.

National Archaeological Museum

One of the richest museums of ancient Greek art in the world, its collections span cultures that flourished in Greece from the prehistoric age and beyond. A bronze statue of Poseidon is here as are frescoes from ancient Thira. A comprehensive museum that is often overlooked.

Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament

The Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Every vacation portfolio should not be without a photo alongside the tall, commanding Presidential Guards, known as evzones or tsoliades.  Worth the wait is to witness the changing of the guards, a ten-minute ceremonial procedure that takes place every hour on the hour. The foustanela or skirt that is part of their uniform is made up of 400 pleats, each one symbolizing a year that Greece was under Turkish rule.

Panathenaic Stadium

This must-see monument opposite Zappeion Gardens on Vassilisis Konstantinou Avenue is the stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.  The stadium, first built in 330 B.C., is made of white marble from the mountain Penteli and has a seating capacity of 45,000 for the concerts and events.

Lycabettus Hill

At a height of 277 metres (approximately 1,000) feet Lycabettus Hill is perhaps the best spot in which to get an aerial view of the city.  Visible from here is the Acropolis, the port of Pireaus, and the island of Aigina. If a mini-trek up is not appealing, take the cable car to the top (and back down). The entrance is on the corner of Aristippou and Ploutarchou streets. If you decide to walk down the forest path you will encounter Dexameni Square in Kolonaki, where you can grab a bite to eat.

Ancient Agora, Monastiraki

Its befitting that this monument the center of commercial and business life in ancient times would later give rise to the buzzing shopping district that surrounds it today. Of course, Monastiraki does not compare to the milieu of the Ancient Agora, but it still continues to inspire those who live, work and visit the area.

Plaka

With its undisputable charm, this area is one of the most frequented by visitors and natives alike. Plaka's winding pathways carry thousands of years of history. Walk amongst the buildings whose facades are dressed in 19th century neoclassical design and architecture. Dine at one or several of its restaurants. And explore the ancient monuments, contemporary museums and traditional souvenir shops throughout.