Transportation

Access to Kolymbari

1) Flight to Athens; then to Souda port in Chania by ferry. 

Participants, especially from remote destinations, are encouraged to travel via Athens, if they cannot find a direct flight.

Greek airlines:

• • Aegean Airlines, a member of Star Alliance

  • Olympic Airlines, has code-share partnerships with Delta Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Tarom Airlines.

  • Sky Express, 

Arriving at the Eleutherios Venizelos International Airport of Athens, you can go to the city of Athens and thereby to your hotel

• • By bus Χ95. Bus routes connect directly the airport with the greater area of Athens. All buses depart from the Arrivals Level. Regular ticket fare: 5€.

  • By the Suburban Rail (Airport to urban zone). Regular ticket fare 8€, Return ticket 14€ Group ticket for 2 persons 14€, Group ticket for 3 persons 20€.

  • By taxi (approximately, 40-50 €).

The participants are recommended to book in a hotel near Acropolis. The following hotels are located in this region:

• • Acropolis View Hotel ** (it is the closest one, clean although two-stared)

  • Herodion Hotel ****

  • Philippos Hotel ***

• Divani Palace Acropolis *****

  • Airotel Parthenon ****

  • The Athens Gate Hotel ****

  • AVA Hotel Apartments & Suites ****

Please note that hotels around the Acropolis have small capacities. We strongly advise participants to book a hotel in Athens as early as possible to ensure their accommodation.

1) Ferrys 

Scheduled departure from the port of Piraeus: 22.00 p.m.

Arrival at Souda, port of Chania: 6.30 am. 

During August, there is also the option of a trip during the day, which is cheaper. Consult the Website of ANEK Lines for prices, special offers, and the time of departure and arrival at Souda.

2) Direct flight to Chania and then to Kolymbari. 

Participants who have the possibility to travel to Chania airport by direct flight can reach the Orthodox Academy in the following way: 

You may contact the Committee individually to inform you about the routes of the OAC's mini-buses. 

Alternatively, 

         i.           By taxi, from the Chania airport to the bus station.

       ii.            By bus, from the Chania bus station to Kolymbari.

      iii.            By hiring an individual car, via the National Motorway E75.