Sunday, May 10 from 20:00 to 21:00:

Invitation to Welcome Reception (Creta Maris Hotel)

Meet other delegates and their spouses at a special welcome reception that will take place on a beautiful outdoor terrace
overlooking the Mediterranean. A wide range of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be offered as well as a
selection of canapés (hot and cold). There will also be musical entertainment.

Monday, May 11 from 09:00 to 17:00

A Visit to Eastern Crete

This exclusive guided bus tour starts with a visit of the world-famous Panaghia Kera – an ancient Byzantine church built
in the 13th century and renowned for its magnificent surviving wall frescos.

Afterwards, the tour will go on to visit the nearby charming mountain village of Kritsa, home to many local Cretan artists
and their arts and crafts boutiques.

In the early afternoon, a 20 minute boat trip from the seaside town of Elounda will bring participants to the old Venetian
fortress of Spinalonga, a small island with an exceptionally interesting history. This will be followed by lunch at Elounda.

In the afternoon, the tour will continue on to the delightful Mediterranean town of Agios Nikolaos for more sightseeing
and shopping.

The bus will return to the Creta Maris Hotel at approx. 17:00.

Tuesday, May 12 from 09:00 to 18:00

A Visit to Western Crete

The first stop on this beautiful bus excursion will be the charming village of Fodele, a quite and sleepy place nestled
amongst orange groves and plane trees and just 25 km west of the Cretan capital city of Iraklion. In the village square
under a plane tree, which is over one thousand years old, there is a memorial to the great painter Domenikos
Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco, who was born here in 1541.

Afterwards, the tour drives on to Chania, where participants will visit the city’s unique old town with its many Turkish
and Venetian influences. This will includes a visit to the famous Municipal Market (called the Agora) where lunch
will be served.

On the way back, the tour will stop for a sightseeing tour in Rethymnon, a small Mediterranean town with its Renaissance architecture, old Venetian fortress and museums.

The bus will return to the Creta Maris at approx. 18:00.

Partners' Program Registration Form

The total Cost for the above program, including all applicable taxes, is Euros 135.

Due to expected high demand, pre-registration is recommended. Please use the form below to register before May 1.