The Rodos Palace International Convention Centre, following the completion of the final phase of its expansion programme, is now the largest purpose-built conference centre in Greece, and possibly in the whole Mediterranean region.

Long recognised as a top meeting venue, the Centre now has a total combined seating capacity of up to 3700 delegates in 17 multi-use, purpose-built halls and meeting rooms designed and specified throughout to meet the most stringent EU standards and regulations.

It is situated in the heart of Ialyssos Bay overlooking the Aegean Sea, only 4 km from the fascinating city of Rhodes, the Castle of the Knights and the Mandraki Harbour.

Venue's official website: http://www.rodos-palace.gr

HOT TO GET TO RHODES:

By Airplane

The international airport of Rhodes, "Diagoras", situated near the village of Paradissi, is only at a distance of 6 km from the Conference venue.

Domestic/Connecting Flights
You can get to Rhodes international airport from Athens after about 45 minutes of flight. For exact flight information please consult the carriers flying to Rhodes:

Olympic Airways
URL: http://www.olympicairlines.com
Telephone numbers:
+30-21-09666666 (Athens reservations desk)
+30-2241-024555, 024571 (Rhodes city office)
+30-2241-083400, 083406 (Diagoras airport counter)

Aegean Airlines
URL: http://www.aegeanair.com
Telephone numbers:
+30-21-09988300 (Athens reservations desk)
+30-2241-036095 (Rhodes city office)

Direct international flights
There are regular international flights to and from Italy, England, Germany and Israel, mostly during the summer, as well as a big number of chartered flights to and from all around the world. Please contact your travel agent for more details.

By Boat (from Athens's port, Piraeus)

The harbour of Rhodes is situated in the city. All domestic ferries dock here. There are regular ferry lines connecting Rhodes with Athens' port (Pireaus), Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Cyprus and Turkey.

If you arrive to Athens by airplane, you will need to get to Pireaus. Public transport to Athens and the port of Piraeus is provided by the express airport bus E96 on a 24 h basis (ticket price: € 2.90, average travelling time 90'). For information on the E96 bus route schedule please consult the URL: Athens International Airport. You can also visit the Athens Urban Transportation Organization at the URL: OASA

For a complete searchable listing of ferries' timetables please visit the URL: https://www.forth-crs.gr/kaviclub/english/pgres.exe?PM=CR

Links to the individual websites of the companies that sail to Rhodes:

Blue Star Ferries (Recommended company)
Recommended route:
Departure from Piraeus on Saturday May 29 at 23.30, Arrival at Rhodes on Sunday May 30 at 12.45
Indicative Prices:
Simple ticket (no cabin): € 38.1 per person
4-persons cabin (internal): € 67.4 per person
2-persons cabin (internal): € 80.0 per person
Lux cabin: € 107.5 per person
Tel.: +30-21-8919950 (Blue Star Ferries Central Piraeus office)

LANE Ferries
GA Ferries

HOW TO GET TO THE CONFERENCE VENUE:
(from Rhodes' airport or port)

The Conference venue "Rodos Palace Resort Hotel & Convention Center" is situated at Ialissos, mid-way between the Diagoras airport at the village of Paradissi and the port at the city of Rhodes. You can get to Rodos Palace by taxi from either the airport or port. An indicative price for both taxi routes (from either the airport or port) to Rodos Palace is € 10-12. A public bus service is available at the airport but only connects the airport with the city of Rhodes, not with the Conference venue.