Information about Athens

Airport transport is a rather convenient way of reaching Athens city center. Once you arrive at the arrivals level follow the signs to Athens Underground. Going through the Departures’ level is easier as you will reach the ticket office level where you can buy a 10 € ticket to the airport (if you get a return ticket, you might get a discount). There is also an offer of a Tourist ticket at the price of 22€.

Your line to Athens city center is Metro line 3 (blue line) (Airport- Doukissis Plakentias-Aghia Marina). At about 40 minutes you will have reached Syntagma square (Metro stop: Syntagma) where you can either change line (2)(red line) or take the Tram to other destinations. From the next station (Metro stop: Monastiraki) you can change to line 1 (green line), the overground (Pireus-Kifissia), to other destinations (see more about Athens Transport Information here).

Please consult the Athens Transport Information site to find the way to your hotel or the places you would like to visit. Most sites, like the Acropolis and Acropolis museum, the national archaeological museum, the modern art museum and places like Plaka, Monastiraki, Kolonaki or even Pireus (for those who decide to take a day trip to an island) are easily reached through the Underground (line 2,3) and the Overground (line 1). In general, any kind of guide will offer you useful information about how to move around the city, while guides like Lonely Planet include lovely choices to make most of your visit in Athens.

Overall, Athens city center is a beautiful, vibrant and easy-to-walk around place. Nevertheless, the most popular means of transport are the following:

· Metro (underground)

§ Line 2: Anthoupoli-Elliniko

§ Line 3: Airport- Doukissis Plakentias-Aghia Marina

· Train (overground)

§ Line 1: Pireus-Kifissia

· Tram (overground)

§ Syntagma-Voula (south coast, Athens suburbs)

· Taxi is not expensive (Starting charge 1.20 euros; minimum charge 3.20 euros) and is a very popular means of transportation in Athens city center (http://www.athensairporttaxi.com/athens_greece_taxi_fares/athens_greece_taxi_fares). Nevertheless we would suggest to download the Beat, app in order to get the best possible taxi service.

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the oldest and most prestigious higher education institution in the country. The department’s history dates back to 1990-1991 and its prime focus since has been to meet the needs of academic teaching and research in the field of media and communication studies in the country. All necessary equipment for your presentations will be provided, including wifi access.

The Department is located at Sofokleous 1 and Aristeidou 11 street at the heart of the old city center - approximately 5 minutes-walk from Omonia station (Overground line 1 and Underground line 2). Below is a map with directions from Omonia square and Monastiraki square (10 minutes-walk) to the faculty. Conference presentations will take place at this location.

Athens is a popular destination with lots of neighborhoods to walk around. The area around Acropolis, Plaka, Thiseio and Monastiraki, Syntagma square, Ermou shopping street and Kolonaki are just a few of the neighborhoods within walking distance from each other but also from most hotels or the conference venue. St Irinis’ sq, Kolonaki sq, but also the picturesque little streets of Plaka, Thiseio and Monastiraki are ideal places to get a coffee, light lunch or dinner and drinks. You can have a look at this article to get some ideas or the Airbnb site for a wide range of suggested experiences around the city.

- The beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf: Spetses, Hydra, Poros, Egina (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/saronic-gulf-islands)

- The historical ancient Theatre of Epidaurus https://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/activities/mycenae-and-epidaurus-day-trip-from-athens/a/pa-act/v-31404/359417

- The beautiful and historical city of Nafpio https://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/the-peloponnese/nafplio