{"id":65,"date":"2019-06-10T13:59:16","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T13:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2019-11-27T07:25:03","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T07:25:03","slug":"travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;34px||52px|||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.jpg&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;27px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 5.5em;\"><span color=\"#ffffff\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Travel Info<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|168px|20px||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto|20px|auto||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(178,189,193,0.4)&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Sponsoring Airline<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Book your flights to the<strong> EORTC STBSG Meeting 2020\u00a0<\/strong>online at\u00a0<strong>www.austrian.com<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><span>save 15%<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0on all applicable fares!\u00a0To do so, simply enter the following code in the\u00a0eVoucher field on the Austrian homepage booking-engine or click<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=EORT20&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Code: EORT20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/book.austrian.com\/app\/fb.fly?action=preload&amp;evoucher=EORT20&amp;journey=2&amp;mode=date&amp;l=EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/austrian.png\" width=\"221\" height=\"86\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Booking period: now until April 03th, 2020<\/li>\n<li>Valid for flights to Larnaca via Vienna and return as of March 25th, 2020 until April 10th, 2020 (final date for return flight) on scheduled flights operated by Austrian Airlines<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Airports<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cyprus has two (2) airports:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Larnaca International Airport, which is located about 5km (3 miles) from Larnaca and 142 km (88 miles) from Paphos.\u00a0For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusairports.com.cy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cyprus Airports Official Website (Larnaca)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Paphos International Airport, which is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos and 142 km (88 miles) from Larnaca.\u00a0For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusairports.com.cy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cyprus Airports Official Website (Paphos)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Airport Transfers<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from \/to the airport:<\/p>\n<h4>Private Taxi Transfers<\/h4>\n<p align=\"justify\">Arrange for transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyconferences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.easyconferences.org<\/a>. These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared, are inclusive of meet and assist, and the service is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>There will be a person waiting for you after Customs Formalities with a sign stating the conference name. You simply need to<u><span>\u00a0<\/span>tell your name to the taxi driver<\/u>, so that he can escort you to your taxi for you trip to your hotel.<\/p>\n<h4>Car rentals<\/h4>\n<p align=\"justify\">Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Cars may be reserved through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences at special conference rates and are bookable online through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyconferences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.easyconferences.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>On arrival please proceed to the booth of \u2018Astra Car Rental\u2019 company and the staff there (present 24\/7) will be able to assist you. You do not need a voucher. Simply mention your name and provide them with your driving license.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The booth of \u2018Astra Car Rental\u2019 Company is located at:<br \/> i. Larnaca Airport: after the exit Custom Formalities, opposite you, slightly to the left.<span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/> ii. Paphos Airport: opposite you as soon as you exit Custom Formalities<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please note that the Car Hire Daily Rates are valid for 24 hours. Each daily rental period starts from the moment that the car is picked up and is valid for 24 hours after that. In case that a car is kept for a period exceeding 24 hours then the renter will be charged for an additional day.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cars picked up from either Larnaca or Paphos airports in Cyprus are subject to an Airport Charge of 20 Euro to be paid locally.<\/p>\n<h4>Public Transportation<\/h4>\n<p>A list of all buses around Cyprus including night buses, rural buses and intercity buses can be found on \u201cCyprus by Bus\u201d website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusbybus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cyprusbybus.com<\/a>. The buses are separated by city while route details, timetables and maps are available for each route.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit the official website of \u201cEMEL Buses\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/limassolbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a>\u00a0to view all routes within Limassol centre and suburbs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Larnaca Airport to Limassol<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0From Larnaca Airport use the\u00a0<em>Limassol Airport Express coaches<\/em>\u00a0(50\u00a0minutes shuttle service) in order to reach Limassol city (last bus stop \u201cSaint George Havouzas\u201d \u2013 shuttle bus stop). Please visit their webpage for more information and timetable:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/limassolairportexpress.eu\/?page_id=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.limassolairportexpress.eu<\/a>.<br \/> <strong>Step 2:\u00a0<\/strong>Afterwards, you can use Limassol public buses \u2018EMEL\u2019 to find a route to your accommodation hotel.\u00a0Please visit their webpage\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.limassolbuses.com\/index_engl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a>\u00a0for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paphos Airport to Limassol<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Option 1:<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Once you arrive at Paphos Airport, you can take the direct service to Limassol (Ag. Georgios Havouzas bus stop); handled by\u00a0<em>Limassol Airport Express coaches\u00a0<\/em>(45 minutes shuttle service). You may visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/limassolairportexpress.eu\/?page_id=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.limassolairportexpress.eu<\/a>\u00a0to check the timetable that matches your flight.<br \/> <strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Afterwards, you can use Limassol public buses \u2018EMEL\u2019 to find a route to your accommodation hotel.\u00a0Please visit their webpage\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/limassolbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a>\u00a0for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 2:<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Once you arrive at Paphos Airport, you can use the public bus route 613 to reach Pervola-Karavela Station. Please visit \u2018OSYPA Buses\u2019 website a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pafosbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.pafosbuses.com<\/a>\u00a0to find map and timetable.<br \/> <strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0From Pervola-Karavela Station use the Public Bus Company \u2018Intercity Buses&#8217;:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.intercity-buses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.intercity-buses.com<\/a>\u00a0to get to Limassol City (New Port Station).<br \/> <strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0At the New Port Station in Limassol you can hop on \u2018EMEL Buses\u2019 to reach your hotel. Please visit \u2018EMEL Buses\u2019 routes and timetable at:<a href=\"http:\/\/limassolbuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.limassolbuses.com<\/a>. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>General Info<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The voltage on the island is 240 Socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type (UK)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>English is the second language and is widely spoken. A greater Knowledge of French and German is increasingly noticeable.<\/li>\n<li>Banks in Cyprus open for the, public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.<\/li>\n<li>All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.<\/li>\n<li>Telephone: Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.<\/li>\n<li>There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.<\/li>\n<li>The two main ports are in Lemesos and Larnaca.<\/li>\n<li>Around 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle-East countries, which provide ongoing services to anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n<li>As from May 2004 Cyprus is a full member of the European Community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The currency of the Republic is the Euro.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Visa Requirements<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Important note for travelers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As Cyprus is a candidate country bound to join the Schengen Area, Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid multiple-entry Schengen visas must first pass through a full Schengen member territory in order to utilize the visa in Cyprus. The Schengen Visa holder is allowed to travel to Cyprus directly from a Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The above arrangements\u00a0<strong>do not<\/strong>\u00a0apply for persons holding a Turkish or Azerbaijani passport. If you are affected, please visit the<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa81_en\/mfa81_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on how to apply for a Cyprus Visa.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\">For further information, please check the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/dgs\/home-affairs\/what-we-do\/policies\/borders-and-visas\/schengen\/index_en.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>European Commission website<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0regarding Schengen Visas.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Schengen-Countries-Map.png&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Schengen Area as of 1\/7\/2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.23.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"justify\">Where Visas are being issued<\/h4>\n<p align=\"justify\">Visas will be issued by all the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa50_en\/mfa50_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Diplomatic Missions<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa52_en\/mfa52_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Honorary Consulates<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions \/ Embassies in the following countries:<\/p>\n<p>ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHREIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI) and UZBEKISTAN.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"info\"><\/a>For the latest information please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cy\/mfa\/mfa2016.nsf\/mfa81_en\/mfa81_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel InfoSponsoring Airline Book your flights to the EORTC STBSG Meeting 2020\u00a0online at\u00a0www.austrian.com\u00a0and\u00a0save 15%\u00a0on all applicable fares!\u00a0To do so, simply enter the following code in the\u00a0eVoucher field on the Austrian homepage booking-engine or click\u00a0here: Code: EORT20 Conditions: Booking period: now until April 03th, 2020 Valid for flights to Larnaca via Vienna and return as of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/65"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/65\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":143,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/65\/revisions\/143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusconferences.org\/sarcomameeting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}