About Patras
| Distance from Athens (El. Venizelos Airport) | 230 km |
| Weather in May | Temperatures may range from
15° C΄/59° F΄ - 19° C΄/66° F΄ with
a humidity |
| Time | Greece is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean time |
| Currency | The official currency in Greece is the Euro |
| Electricity | 220 volts |
| Bank hours | Banks in Greece are open between 08.00-14.00 daily except Friday 08.00-13.00 |
| Shop hours | Usual operating hours from 09.00 to 14.30 and from 17.30-20.30 daily except Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 08.30-14.30 |
| Post office hours | Post offices are open from 07.30-14.00 Monday-Friday |
| Museum hours | To be advised |
| Restaurant hours | During the day cafes, bistros, fast food restaurants and some Greek tavernas are open for lunch. Dinner usually is served not earlier than 9 p.m. in Greek and international restaurants. Bars and clubs run from 10.00 p.m. to a varied a.m. closing |
| Minimum Taxi Fare | Euro 3,00 |
| Minimum Bus Fare | Euro 1,00 |
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* Please note that costs are subject to any official and local government tax increases. |
| Optional Tours | . |
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All tours include: |
• Transportation (from
venue/return to hotels) |
| . | ***Bus tours are based on a minimum of 20 person’s participation. For delegates’ convenience, a tourist information desk will be at the Congress venue to assist with details regarding the tours and other information, e.g. car rental, optional activities, additional tours beyond the Symposium. Those who do not pre-register for tours may do so at the tourist information desk if space is still available. |
