Registration, Accommodation and Optional Tours
 

The Organizing Committee has appointed Ortra Ltd. as the official organizer and travel agent for the Symposium.

Participants are invited to make additional tourist services reservations as desired, such as hotel extensions, regular tours, private car tours, car rentals, touring in limousines with driver/guide, etc.



A.  Symposium Packages
B.  Pre-Symposium Tour Package
C. Post-Symposium Tour Packages
Preliminary Registration
Registration Payment Terms
Cancellation Policy
Symposium Secretariat and Travel Agent

A.  SYMPOSIUM PACKAGES
 

Rates in Euro

Early Registration
Until July 9, 2004

Late Registration
From July 10, 2004

Hilton Rhodes Hotel
(5 star and Symposium venue)

Participant in a double room2

790 €

840 €

Participant in a single room

960 €

1000 €

Supplement for sea view
(per room)

115 €

115 €

Accompanying person in a double room

510 €

530 €

Student in a single room1

780 €

800 €

Student in a double room1,2

610 €

630 €

Olympic Palace Hotel
(4 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

Participant in a double room2

760 €

810 €

Participant in a single room

905 €

955 €

Accompanying person in a double room

480 €

500 €

Student in a single room1

725 €

745 €

Student in a double room1,2

580 €

600 €

Belair Beach Hotel
(3 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

Participant in a double room2

730 €

780 €

Participant in a single room

845 €

895 €

Accompanying person in a double room

450 €

470 €

Student in a single room1

665 €

685 €

Student in a double room1,2

550 €

570 €

 
Rates for Participants include:   Rates for Accompanying Person include:
  • Participation in the scientific program
  • 4 lunches and refreshments. (Lunch on Friday, October 15 is not included)
  • 2 receptions on Sunday and Monday, October 10-11, 2004
  • 1 authentic tavern dinner including transportation on Tuesday, October 12, 2004
  • 1 gala dinner on Thursday, October 14, 2004
  • Half-day tour to Lindos
  • 5 nights accommodation at the chosen hotel including breakfast, service charge and taxes
  • Airport transfer to the hotel and back
 
  • Half-day tour to Lindos
  • 2 special half day tours for accompanying persons
  • 2 receptions on Sunday and Monday, October 10-11, 2004
  • 1 authentic tavern dinner including transportation on Tuesday, October 12, 2004
  • 1 gala dinner on Thursday, October 14, 2004
  • 5 nights accommodation in a double room at the chosen hotel including breakfast, service charge and taxes
  • Airport transfer to the hotel and back

 

 
Rates for Students include:
  • Participation in the scientific program
  • 4 lunches and refreshments
  • Welcome get-together on Sunday, October 10, 2004
  • 5 nights accommodation at the chosen hotel including breakfast, service charge and taxes
  • Airport transfer to the hotel and back
 
IMPORTANT NOTES!
  1. A person can benefit from a student rate only if he/she is a fulltime student up to 35 years old who studies for up to a third degree and upon presentation of a confirmation letter from his/her Professor.
  2. Participants requesting to share a double room should specify on their Online Registration and Tourist Services Form the name of the person they plan to share a room with. The forms should be submitted together. Reservations for shared rooms will not be accepted unless the forms are received together.
 
B.  PRE-SYMPOSIUM TOUR PACKAGE
Full-Day Boat Trip to Symi Island
Saturday, October 9, 2004 – Sunday, October 10, 2004
 
Saturday, October 9, 2004
Arrival to Rhodes airport and transfer to your chosen hotel. Overnight at your chosen hotel.
 
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Depart form your hotel to Panormitis for a visit to the famous monastery of St. Michael. After that sail to the main harbour of Symi, one of the most picturesque islands of the Dodecanesc Islands. In Symi you can enjoy lunch in one of the local Taverns overlooking the harbor (Optional), stroll around the local shops or have a swim in the splendid water.
 
Rates in Euro:
 

Per Person in a Double Room

Per Person in a Single Room

Hilton Rhodes Hotel
(5 star and Symposium venue)

92 €
Supplement for sea view 23 €
(per room)

126 €
Supplement for sea view 23 €
(per room)

Olympic Palace Hotel
(4 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

86 €

115 €

Belair Beach Hotel
(3 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

81 €

104 €

 
Rate includes:
- Arrival transfer from Rhodes airport to your chosen hotel (included in symposium package)
- Full-day boat tour with an English-speaking escort and transfers
- One night accommodation at the chosen hotel
 
Rate does not include:
- Lunch, tips, and other personal expenses
 
Note:      
  - The tour will operate with a minimum of 15 participants
 
C. POST-SYMPOSIUM TOUR PACKAGES
 
C.1. Full day Cruise to Marmaris, Turkey
Friday, October 15, 2004 - Saturday, October 16, 2004
 
Friday, October 15, 2004
Overnight at your chosen hotel.
 
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Drive to the main commercial port of Rhodes and embark on a hydrofoil for a 40-minute journey to Marmaris. After passport control, continue with a short city tour including a visit to the nearby Icmeler. Drive back to Marmaris and at your leisure visit the narrow city streets, the bustling bazaar and colorful seafront restaurants to have a taste of the tradional Turkish delicacies. In the early afternoon take the hydrofoil back to Rhodes and to your hotel.
 
Rates in Euro:

Per Person in a Double Room

Per Person in a Single Room

Hilton Rhodes Hotel
(5 star and Symposium venue)

98 €
Supplement for sea view 23 €
(per room)

132 €
Supplement for sea view 23 €
(per room)

Olympic Palace Hotel
(4 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

92 €

121 €

Belair Beach Hotel
(3 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

86 €

109 €

 
Rate includes:  
- Full-day boat tour with an English-speaking escort and transfers
- One night accommodation at the chosen hotel
- Departure transfer from your hotel to Rhodes airport (included in symposium package)
 
Rate does not include:  
- Lunch, tips and other personal expenses
- A port tax of 15 Euros must be paid at Marmaris Port
 
Notes:   
- The tour will operate with a minimum of 15 participants
 
C.2. Two-Day Tour: Full-Day Cruise to Marmaris, Turkey and Full-Day Guided Island Tour
Friday, October 15, 2004 - Sunday, October 17, 2004
 
Friday, October 15, 2004
Overnight at your chosen hotel.
 
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Drive to the main commercial port of Rhodes and embark on a hydrofoil for a 40-minute journey to Marmaris. After passport control, continue with a short city tour including a visit to the nearby Icmeler. Drive back to Marmaris and at your leisure visit the narrow city streets, the bustling bazaar and colorful seafront restaurants to have a taste of the tradional Turkish delicacies. In the early afternoon take the hydrofoil back to Rhodes and to your hotel. Overnight at your chosen hotel.
 
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Drive down the west coast of the island to the village of Kremasti for a visit to the famous Panagia (Virgin Mary) Church. Continue on to the small fishing village of Kamiros Skala followed by a visit to the imposing castle of Kritinia. Drive on to the village of Embona to the famous "Emery" wineries and the 16th century church where you can also have lunch (Optional). After lunch continue on to visit the imposing mountain retreats of Profitis Ilias and then onto the isolated late Byzantine monastery of Fountoukli. Last stop is the 7 Springs, a place of breathtaking natural beauty before heading back to the hotel.
 
Rates in Euro:

 

Per Person in a Double Room

Per Person in a Single Room

Hilton Rhodes Hotel
(5 star and Symposium venue)

192 €
Supplement for sea view 46 €
(per room)

260 €
Supplement for sea view 46 €
(per room)

Olympic Palace Hotel
(4 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

181 €

238 €

Belair Beach Hotel
(3 star, within walking distance from the Symposium hotel)

169 €

215 €

 
Rate includes:  
- One full day boat tour with an English-speaking escort and transfers
- One full day guided Island tour with an English-speaking guide
- Two nights accommodation at the chosen hotel
- Departure transfer from your hotel to Rhodes airport (included in symposium package)
 
Rate does not include:   
- Lunches, tips and other personal expenses
- A port tax of 15 Euros must be paid at Marmaris Port
 
Note:      
- The tour will operate with a minimum of 15 participants
 
Preliminary Registration
Please complete the enclosed Registration and Tourist Services Form and send it together with your payment to the Symposium Secretariat. Payments can be made by bank draft or bank transfer to account #142-472330, Bank Hapoalim (swift code poalilit), Branch no. 780, Itzhak Sade’ Street, Tel Aviv, Israel or by Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Diners/American Express only). Personal checks are not accepted!
Payment by Credit Card will be charged in US$, based on the exchange rate between the Euro and the US$ on the date of payment.

 
Registration Payment Terms
50% of the total amount of your reservation will be charged upon registration and the remaining of the balance will be charged a week prior to the opening date of the Symposium. Payments will be refunded according to the cancellation policy.
 
Cancellation Policy
Refund of fees will be made if written notification of cancellation is received as follows:
Until August 19, 2004 Full refund less 140 € handling fees.
August 20 – September 10, 2004 60% refund.
September 11 – September 24, 2004 30% refund.
After September 25, 2004 No Refund
 
 
 
Symposium Secretariat and Travel Agent
Ortra Ltd.
1 Nirim St., P.O.B. 9352, Tel Aviv 61092, Israel
Tel: +972-3-638-4444   Fax: +972-3-638-4455