PRC Congress & Travel has reserved rooms in deluxe, 4 and 3 star hotels in Athens for the participants of ESNR 2009. Please make your reservation as soon as possible in order to secure your accommodation. There is a minimum stay of 4 overnights for the Athens Hilton (Congress Venue). The prices listed below are per room, per night, and include all local taxes and breakfast.
Porterage charge for the hotels is not included and is approximately 5,00 € per person.

PRC Congress & Travel has made a special programme of excursions for Delegates’ Accompanying persons of ESNR 2009. Please make your reservation as soon as possible in order to secure your participation.

Tour 1 - Athens Sightseeing September 17 - half day € 45,00 p.p.
After the visit of Panathinaikos Stadium, cradle of the first Olympic Games which took place in 1896, you will pass by the Prime’s Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colourful Evzones), Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall). You will then visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus. During the drive, you will see the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, the Acropolis (visit of Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion).

Tour 2 - Delphi September 18 - one day € 65,00 p.p.
Via the national highway, you will pass by Thebes, Levadia (short stop), Arachova and Castalia Spring. You will visit the archaeological site the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle, and the Museum of Delphi, with it’s spectacular finds, including the bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. After lunch, the return to Athens will be via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short stop). Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the stone, the centre of the earth and the universe.

Tour 3 - Epidaurus & Mycenae September 18 - one day € 70,00 p.p.
After a short stop in the Corinth Canal, you will be guided to Mycenae, to visit the archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon (optional stop for souvenirs). After lunch, passing through Argos, you will proceed to Nauplia, the first capital of modern Greece, with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi (short stop). The tour continues to Epidaurus, for the visit of the ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Finally, you will appreciate the drive along the coastal road of Saronic Gulf to Athens.

Tour 4 – Aegina, Poros, Hydra September 18 - one day € 90,00 p.p.
Upon arrival to Piraeus you will receive a warm welcome from our Officers and Hostesses who will assist you with boarding on one of our luxurious cruise ships and invite you to proceed either to the Main Lounge, where our live orchestra has already started putting you in the right mood with its international music repertoire, or to one of the spacious open decks where you can enjoy the fascinating view as the ship leaves the port. The order in which we shall visit the islands of the Saronic Gulf is either Poros – Hydra – Aegina or Aegina – Poros – Hydra, but it does not change the duration of stay on any of the islands.
Poros is the smallest island, with rich vegetation. Much of the northern and far eastern/western sides of the island are bushy, whereas large areas of old pine forest are found in the south and center of the island.
Hydra is separated from the Peloponnese by the narrow Hydra Gulf: it has a very special architecture and dramatic landscapes whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently witness a long and turbulent history.
Aegina, during ancient times, was a rival to Athens, the great sea power of the era. It is the largest of the three islands. Apart from its harbor there are numerous interesting sites to discover on the island, that is why you will have the chance to choose among 3 optional tours…

Tour 5 - Cape Sounion September 19 - half day € 35,00 p.p.
Join this wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road, which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza). In Cape Sounion you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon, with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world. The precipice is a sheer 197 feet drop to the sea.