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Project Meeting in Larissa!

MEETING VENUE

The meeting will take place in the premises of the Thessalian Association of
Business and Industry (Address: Avenue Karamanli & Industry, Code 414 48,
Larissa, 1st Floor). We choose the specific offices as they offer more capacity and
space distance for our meeting.

The offices are located in the wider city center of Larissa, so you will have easy
access no matter in which hotel you’re staying.

HOTELS

There are several good options for your accommodation and with a variety of
prices. Below, you can find some recommended hotels, but you can also use the
booking platforms if you wish to find another.

In any case, we recommend you to choose a hotel in the center of the city so you
can have easy access both to the meeting venue and to the city in general.

• Divani Palace Larissa (single room from 79 €)

• Park Hotel (single room from 55 €)
• Dionissos (single room from 44 €)
• Metropol Hotel Larissa (single room from 40 €)

All these hotels are open and host visitors according to the COVID-19 regulations.
HOW TO GET TO THE CITY OF LARISSA

There are two alternatives for you:

1. Fly to Athens and from there get to Larissa

2. Fly to Thessaloniki and from there get to Larissa

The second alternative is the less time-consuming one, because the city of Larissa
is closer to Thessaloniki than to Athens. But, of course, your choice will depend on
the best flight option.

1. ATHENS TO LARISSA

You can either use the train or the bus to travel from Athens to Larissa. Approximate
travel time for your journey will be three and a half hours.

How to get from Athens Airport to the train station / bus station

• To get from Athens airport to the train station, you can get on the Metro Line
3 (blue line) with destination to “Agia Marina”. At the stop “Syntagma” you
will change to Metro Line 2 (red line) with destination to “Anthoupoli”. The
stop for the train station is “Larissa Station”.

Below you can find the timetable regarding the train itineraries from Athens to
Larissa and vice versa.

FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME FULL COST

ATHENS LARISSA 09:22 12:19 32.50 €

ATHENS LARISSA 12:22 15:19 39.30 €

ATHENS LARISSA 15:22 18:19 39.30 €

ATHENS LARISSA 18:22 21:19 39.30 €

 FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME FULL COST

LARISSA ATHENS 10:40 13:24 32.50 €

LARISSA ATHENS 13:40 16:22 39.30 €

LARISSA ATHENS 16:40 19:24 39.30 €

LARISSA ATHENS 19:40 22:24 39.30 €

You can purchase your ticket(s) here!

• To get from Athens airport to the bus station, you can get the local bus X93
and get off at the station “Ktel Liossion”.

Below you can find the timetable regarding the bus itineraries from Athens to
Larissa and vice versa.

FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME FULL COST

ATHENS LARISSA 09:00 30.00€

ATHENS LARISSA 12:00 30.00€

ATHENS LARISSA 15:30 30.00€

ATHENS LARISSA 17:30 30.00€

ATHENS LARISSA 20:30 30.00€

FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME FULL COST

LARISSA ATHENS 04:00* 30.00€

LARISSA ATHENS 09:00 30.00€

LARISSA ATHENS 12:00 30.00€

LARISSA ATHENS 15:00 30.00€

LARISSA ATHENS 18:00 30.00€

*Itinerary available only on every Friday & Sunday **Except Saturday & Sunday
2. THESSALONIKI TO LARISSA

Similarly, you can travel from Thessaloniki to Larissa (and vice versa) by train or
bus.

The way from the AIRPORT to the stations (train station/ bus station)

To get from Thessaloniki airport to the train station you just need to get on the
local bus No. X1. The same local bus also stops at the bus station, if you choose
to travel by bus.

Below you can find the timetable regarding the train itineraries from Thessaloniki
to Larissa and vice versa.

FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME FULL COST

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 05:35 07:09 14€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 07:30 09:04 14€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 09:15 10:38 20.60€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 12:15 13:38 20.60€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 14:30 16:04 14€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 15:15 16:38 20.60€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 17:19 18:53 14€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 18:15 19:38 20.60€

FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME FULL COST

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 05:51 07:26 14€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 07:30 09:05 14€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 12:21 13:45 20.60€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 14:45 16:20 14€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 15:21 16:45 20.60€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 16:31 18:06 14€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 18:21 19:45 20.60€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 21:21 22:45 20.60€

You can purchase your ticket(s) here!

Below you can find the timetable regarding the bus itineraries from Thessaloniki to
Larissa and vice versa.

FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME FULL COST

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 09:00 14.00€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 11:00 14.00€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 13:00 14.00€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 15:00 14.00€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 17:00 14.00€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 19:00 14.00€

THESSALONIKI LARISSA 21:00 14.00€

FROM TO DEPARTURE TIME FULL COST

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 09:00 14.00€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 11:00 14.00€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 13:00 14.00€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 15:00 14.00€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 17:00 14.00€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 19:00 14.00€

LARISSA THESSALONIKI 21:00 14.00€

Explore the region of Thessaly and the city of Larissa

In the region of Thessaly, a capital city lies surrounded by lush valleys, and some
of the most imposing mountains in Greece. Larissa, with a population of
approximately 130,000 residents, is a city where ancient history and long tradition
in agriculture meet the modern way of living.

You can find more information about the place as well as some trips or activities to
plan, here https://www.visitgreece.gr/mainland/thessaly/
COVID-19 and travel by air in Greece
For the protection of passengers and citizens from COVID-19, the following
restrictions apply until 6:00 a.m., June 7th 2021:

Third country citizens are not allowed to enter Greece for non-essential reasons.

The residents of European Union & Schengen Area countries, the USA, the UK,
Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Rwanda, Singapore, the
United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Israel, Canada, North Macedonia,
Ukraine, China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Belarus, Bahrain and Bosnia-
Herzegovina may visit Greece for pleasure.

All flight passengers must fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) one day before
they arrive in the country. You can download it here https://travel.gov.gr/#/

Upon arrival, the residents of the above countries will have to show:

• a certificate of vaccination against Covid-19, issued by their country's

national authority, in the English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or
Russian language, on the condition that a fourteen (14) day period has
elapsed since these passengers were fully vaccinated,

OR

• a negative result to a molecular PCR test for Covid-19, taken within 72 hrs
before their entry in Greece.

OR

• a certificate of recovery from a COVID-19 infection in the English, French,

German, Italian, Spanish, or Russian language, issued by a national
authority / an accredited testing laboratory, bearing a date at least 2
months after the positive molecular PCR test result and not more than 9
months before travelling.
Upon their arrival, they will also be subject to random testing (rapid tests) as per
the procedure described in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF).

The above prerequisites for entering Greece (vaccination certificate or negative

PCR test or certificate of recovery from Covid-19) also apply to children aged five
and older.

The above guidelines apply to all Greek and foreign travellers aged five (5) and
older.

Please check the Protocol for Arrivals in Greece here.

COVID-19 and general travel issues

In order to check all the relevant issues for your travel in Greece, you should check
this website https://greecehealthfirst.gr/ . It contains also information about
accommodation and queries regarding your visit in Greece with the COVID-19
pandemic. It is updated every week according to the COVID-19 daily epidemiology
update

You can find this information along with other travel guides in Greece to the Visit
Greece app. You can explore Greece and learn about the latest COVID-19
protocols with the new Greek National Tourism Organisation’s app. Initiated by
the Ministry of Tourism, Visit Greece app features a COVID-19 infopoint

For IOS > https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visit-greece/id1523802597

For Android > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visit_greece

No smartphone user ? You can visit the official website here >
http://www.visitgreece.gr/
For any Further clarification you can contact the National Public Health
Organization: 1135, 210- 5212054 (24 hours)

You can also visit the webpage of National Public Health Organization, here> Public
safety advice - NPHO (eody.gov.gr). There you will find Public Safety Advice on
what to do and not do. There are Advice for Travelers as well, here> Novel
Coronavirus COVID-19 Advice for travellers - NPHO (eody.gov.gr)

Things you should know:

• Movements are allowed daily from 05:00 to 00:30 across the country.

• Archaeological sites, museums, caves:

o Indoor cultural spaces remain closed

o Open-air spaces may be visited on the condition that
 Visitors keep a 1.5 m physical distance from each other
 One person is allowed per 10 m2 of space
 Visitors enter in groups of up to three individuals, with the
exception of families (spouses / partners and children)

• Dining:

o Service is provided in outdoor spaces ONLY. Music reproduction

is not allowed and all customers must be seated. An exception
applies to restaurants, bars, and cafes operating in indoor hotel
spaces and serving hotel guests only.
o An arrangement of tables and seats must be made as per the
physical distancing & health protection guidelines in place.
o In bars and cafes, two customers may be seated on stools at the
counter and a 1.5 m distance must be kept from the next two
customers.
o Opening hours are 05:00 to 22:45.
o Customers waiting for a table must wear a face mask.
o Up to six (6) individuals are seated per table.
 • Food shops, pharmacies, filling stations, pet shops, dry cleaning
businesses, shops selling tobacco/ vaping products:

o One (1) person is allowed per 25 m2 in the shop main area.

o A 1.5 m distance must be maintained among individuals.
o Customers in food shops must keep a two (2) m distance among
them while queueing at the checkout.
o The (optional) extended opening hours are 07:00 to 21:00 with the
exception of food shops, and delivery service businesses which
may be open until 01:00.

• Transport:

o Public transportation will run at 65% capacity and services will be

limited.
o Tour buses and city sightseeing buses whether open-top or not
will run at 85% capacity.
o Vehicles for public use (e.g. taxis, special hire vehicles) and
private cars as well as private hire vehicles with a chauffeur may
carry up to two (2) passengers in addition to the driver. An
exception applies to adults with children who cannot remain at
home under adult surveillance, and to individuals who are in
need of a second passenger to aid them during their transport.
o Up to three (3) persons in addition to the driver can ride in
double-cab pick- ups, mixed used vehicles and vans. This
number may be higher if there are children on board who cannot
remain at home under adult surveillance.
o Wearing a face mask is not mandatory for drivers, as single
passengers, or when the other passengers are their spouses /
partners and 1st and 2nd degree relatives.

You can find these and more information you may need, here> Protocol for
Arrivals in and Departures from Greece - travel.gov.gr
PLACES TO VISIT

• Ancient Theatre of Larissa

A highly notable and large theatre on Greek ground, the First Ancient Theatre of
Larissa was built on the slope of Frourio hill (or 'Fortress' hill), at the fortified citadel
of the ancient city. Apparently, it was fitted into the city web of ancient Larissa, as
its parodoi (passageways, public entrances) were linked to the city's large
processional ways. According to inscription testimonies, the construction dates to
the early third century BC. During the first centuries, the theatre served a dual
purpose: apart from theatrical performances, it also hosted the assemblies of the
senior regional authority, the so called “Koinon” of the Thessalians. At the end of
the first century BC it was transformed into a roman arena and thus stayed in use
until the late third century AD, whereas theatrical performances and other events
took place in the town's in ornate Second Ancient Theatre.

• G.I. Katsigras Museum – Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa

The Municipal Gallery of Larissa- G.I. Katsigras Museum, from the first year of its
foundation in 1983, till today has been fully integrated into the local society having
also contributed to the full establishment of fine arts in the town of Larissa and its
wide region in numerous ways.

The collection G.I. Katsigras, a donation of the well known surgeon and collector to
the city of Larissa, is one of the most significant in the country and unique in the
periphery. It comprises 781 paintings, carvings and drafts of important Greek artists
for the period between 1850 and 1950. In 1981 the doctor and collector G.I. Katsigras
donated his remarkable collection to the municipality of Larissa. After his death the
collection was enriched by 1170 books on art, as well as the invaluable furniture
which belonged to the renowned Heinrich Schliemann bought by the collector in
1955. As for his personal medical library it was donated to the Medical Association
of Larissa.

Through a profound appeal to the senses the visitor is able to follow the course of
Modern Greek Art, the evolution of trends and techniques and the influences it
received by many schools and European fashions with a specific historical and
social context.
CURRRENCY

Greece's monetary unit is the Euro. No other currency is accepted and it is best to
exchange dollars or other currency at a bank. The exchange rates are all the same
throughout the country and you exchange money at a bank or official exchange
shop where you will get the best running rates. Currency exchange shops and
banks in very touristy areas charge high commissions, so make sure you know
what the commissions are before you commit to a transaction. Banks are open
from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance 166

Fire Department 199

Police 100
Tourist Police 171
Pharmacies 107
Hospitals 106
 CONTACT DETAILS

Institute of Entrepreneurship Development

Valtetsiou & Tripoleos str. 41336, Larissa, Greece

Phone Number: +30 2410 626943

Email: projects@ied.eu