14/05/2023 (Sunday)
Symposium welcome reception The welcome reception is free of charge to all registered participants and it will include traditional greek delicacies and wines (sponsored by the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organisation HAPO), as well as fish from our marine aquaculture sector (courtesy of Galaxidi Marine Farms S.A.). 17/05/2023 (Wednesday) Excursion to Knossos Palace Amongst all the ancient ruins in Crete, Knossos is the archaeological site that is a must-see in order to understand the greatness of the Minoan Civilization (2000 BC). The tour takes you to the island's capital, Iraklio (Heraklion), and from there onto the village of Knossos where you will be led through the ruins of the ancient palace complex: the labyrinth, galleries and rooms of the Palace, and the Royal Palace of King Minos, the son Zeus (the God of Gods, in Greek Mythology) and Europa, who gave her name to our continent! Return back to your hotel after 5 hours approximately. Price per person (minimum 30 persons): 47€ The excursion fee includes transfers to/from Knossos Palace with luxury a/c coaches, a professional-official English speaking guide per coach, and entrance fee and full guidance in Knossos Palace. The Excursion is free-of-charge for students with valid University ID, sponsored by IRIDA S.A. Kindly send your ID photo/scanned to [email protected] with email subject "12th ISRPF - Student ID" and your full name. 17/05/2023 (Wednesday)
Excursion to Spinalonga Island Participants will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the town of Elounda and then with a 10 min boat ride across to the island of Spinalonga. This small island has an exceptionally interesting history. Once a Venetian Fortress built in 1579 and later an Ottoma village, in the 20th century it has become synonymous with human pain. In 1903, Spinalonga developed into a gathering place for people infected with Leprosy (Hansen's disease) from all over Crete, where they spent the rest of their life! After this nice visit the boat will bring participants back at Elounda or Ag. Nikola. Price per person (minimum 30 persons): 43€ The excursion fee includes transfers to/from Elounda with luxury a/c coach, a professional-official English speaking guide per coach, boat ride to/from Spinalonga Island, and entrance fee and full guidance to the Island. The Excursion is free-of-charge for students with valid University ID, sponsored by IRIDA S.A. Kindly send your ID photo/scanned to [email protected] with email subject "12th ISRPF - Student ID" and your full name. 18/05/2023 (Thursday) Symposium dinner As the weather has not warmed up yet (despite local Warming!), and it is still quite cool I the evenings, the Symposium dinner will take place at a celebrations and event hall (Garden of the Senses), nearby Heraklion. A local folk dancing school will perform for us and with us, the agile and intricate dances of “Signs”, “Stiakos Pidichtos” and “Pentozalis”, which are trademark folk dances of Crete. A DJ will then entertain us with contemporary Greek and international music for a few hours of relaxation and dancing. Cost per person 50 € The Symposium Dinner is free-of-charge for students with valid University ID, sponsored by IRIDA S.A. Kindly send your ID photo/scanned to [email protected] with email subject "12th ISRPF - Student ID" and your full name. |