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1 IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management Thessaloniki, Greece 15 th 18 th October 2008 Aristotle University UNESCO Chair UNESCO IHP Sustainability of International of Thessaloniki INWEB semi-arid Groundwaters (AUTh) Hydrology and Resources Riparian Areas Assessment Centre Announcement, Call for Papers, Registration

2 RATIONALE Transboundary water resources are increasing in importance as sources of freshwater worldwide. As much as 80% of water resources in the Mediterranean region are shared between two or more countries, and in N. Africa and the Middle East, transboundary groundwaters are the most important source of freshwater. The 2003 UN Report (UN WWDR, 2003) entitled Water for Life Water for People, listed 263 transboundary basins. These basins: Cover 45% of the land surface of the Earth; Affect 40% of the world s population; Account for approximately 80% of global river flow; Cross the political boundaries of 145 nations. All available predictions agree that there is a growing water scarcity and it is estimated that within 25 years, two-thirds of the world s inhabitants will live in countries with serious water problems. Growing demand, inadequate water governance, excessive abstraction and climate change coupled with the fact that the quality of water is deteriorating in many parts of the world due to pollution, has put both surface and groundwater resources under severe stress in many parts of the world. Transboundary water resources additionally face political, cultural and ethical challenges. Scarcity leads to increasing competition among users. Cooperative arrangements, based on a multidisciplinary approach integrating scientific, social, economic and institutional components, are crucial in order to jointly develop, manage and protect transboundary waters, to avoid conflict, to optimise the sustainable utilisation of these resources and to ensure water security. OBJECTIVES OF THE SYMPOSIUM The aim of the IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management (TWM IV) is threefold: 1. To assess the state of the art and the progress recently made in the sustainable management of transboundary waters by different disciplines such as law, socio-economics and water science. 2. To review current major international programmes concerned with the assessment and management of transboundary water resources. 3. To promote interdisciplinary approaches for integrated transboundary water resources management. SYMPOSIUM THEMES The main topic of the symposium is Transboundary Surface Waters and Shared Aquifers. The following, specific topics will be developed in depth either for surface and groundwaters separately, or in combination. Papers will be presented and discussed in separate thematic workshops followed by plenary debates and exchanges of views on inter and trans-disciplinary approaches. Common Monitoring Networks Sharing Data and Information Remote Sensing, Cooperative Modelling & Simulation International Political Issues, Decision Making & Conflict Resolution Negotiation Methodologies and Skills Involving Stakeholders in Transboundary Areas Institutional & Legal Issues Transboundary Water Economics Planning under Climate Change EU Policy in Transboundary Water Issues Education and Training (with an emphasis on shared aquifers) Case Studies (good practice) CALL FOR PAPERS The structure of the symposium will facilitate both in-depth disciplinary workshop presentations and discussions, and plenary interdisciplinary exchange of views and suggestions for effective regional actions on sustainable TWM. The working language will be English.

3 Extended abstracts up to 3 pages on the above mentioned themes should be submitted by 30 th April For publication guidelines please see After review by special expert groups, authors of the accepted abstracts will be notified by 30 th June Authors will also be informed about the type of presentation, which will either be oral or a poster. The accepted abstracts will be published in a CD Rom before the symposium and full papers in a printed volume afterwards. IMPORTANT DATES Submission of abstracts Form A and pre-registration Form B By 30 Apr 2008 Notification of acceptance of abstracts By 30 Jun 2008 Early bird registration fees Form C Reservation of hotel and tours Form D By 01 Aug 2008 Final programme After 20 Sep 2008 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Ganoulis, J. (Chairperson) Aureli, A. (Co-chairperson) UNESCO Chair INWEB, AUTh, Greece UNESCO-IHP Al-Mooji, Y. Amani, A. Angelidis, D. Appelgren, B. Bernardini, F. Bonacci, O. Brilly, M. Burchi, S. Donzier, J-F. Donoso, M-C. Fried, J. Kotsovinos, N. Koutitas, C. Krestenitis, Y. Kukuric, N. Makarigakis, A. Margat, J. Martin-Bordes, J-L. Mendler, J-R. Merla, A. Miletto, M. Monget, J-M. Pennequin, D. Puri, S. Pypaert, P. Renaud, F. Rivera, A. Salame, L. Salem, O. Sokona, Y. Stephan, R. Stournaras, G. Valdes, J. Yamada, C. Zingari, P-C. UN ESCWA UNESCO Accra Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece UNESCO UNECE University of Split, Croatia University of Ljubljana, Slovenia FAO INBO UNESCO Montevideo University of California, Irvine, USA and UNESCO Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece IGRAC UNESCO Windhoek BRGM, France UNESCO IHP GEF - IW LEARN GEF Consultant OAS Ecole des Mines de Paris, France BRGM, France IAH UNESCO BRESCE United Nations University, EHS, Germany Geological Survey of Canada UNESCO PCCP RCSARM, Lybia OSS, Tunisia UNESCO IHP University of Athens, Greece University of Arizona, USA Special Rapporteur to the UN ILC European Observatory of Mountain Forests, France LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Anagnostopoulos, P. Angelidis, D. Ganoulis, J. Kolokytha, E. Quartano, K. AUTh, Greece AUTh, Greece UNESCO Chair INWEB, AUTh, Greece AUTh, Greece UNESCO Chair INWEB

4 SIDE EVENT UNESCO Pilot course on Transboundary Groundwater Management 13 th -14 th October 2008 Thessaloniki, Greece A one and a half-day course will take place before the start of the main symposium, commencing in the afternoon of Monday 13 th October and finishing on Tuesday 14 th October The course is being developed by a UNESCO IHP Task Force on Transboundary Groundwater Education. It is intended to promote inter-disciplinary and inter-professional practical tools to facilitate concrete responses to transboundary groundwater sustainable management issues. A range of topics will be presented and discussed, carefully selected from hydrogeology, water management, economy, law, engineering and political science. The selection will depend on the available time and current priorities. The course will be largely based on practical examples from different parts of the world, and will emphasise the need for communication between the different possible actors of transboundary groundwater management, including language and cultural dimensions. Lecturers will be members of the Task Force, whose names will be given in the next announcement. Participants of the symposium are invited to attend the course, which is free of charge, but limited to 30 persons. For further details please contact: J. Fried: jfried@uci.edu J.L. Martin-Bordes (UNESCO-IHP): jl.martin@unesco.org

5 REGISTRATION FEES Student Rate Category Until 01 st August 2008 After 01 st August 2008 Regular Student Low Income Country* Accompanying person PhD students who have submitted an abstract to the IV TWM Symposium are eligible for the Student rate. In order to validate their status, they should send a copy of their PhD student ID and a letter from their advisor to Topline Travel & Tours Fax: (+30) together with their registration form. The letter should explain how the symposium is relevant to the student s research, and include the title of the submitted abstract and the advisor s contact details so that confirmation can be sent. Lower Income Country Rate* Participants who have submitted an abstract to the IV TWM Symposium and have permanent residence in a World Bank Low Income or Lower Middle Income country are eligible for the Low Income Country rate. They should fax a copy of their passport to Topline Travel & Tours Fax: (+30) together with their registration form. *Full details on HOTELS Topline Travel and Tours has secured hotel accommodation for participants at special symposium rates at a variety of 2, 3, 4 and 5 Star hotels in Thessaloniki. Full details on In order to take advantage of these special rates, reservations should be made by fax directly with Topline Travel and Tours, using Form D Hotel and Tours before 1 st August Rates are in Euros per room per night and include service charge, tax and breakfast. Hotel Cat. Single room Double room Mediterranean 5 star Palace Capsis 4 star City 4 star Kinissi Palace 4 star Minerva Premier 4 star Astoria 3 star El Greco 3 star Metropolitan 3 star Park 3 star Pella 2 star 46 64

6 TOURS DURING THE SYMPOSIUM For reservations please use Form D Hotel and Tours and send by fax to Topline Travel before 1 st Aug 2008 Wednesday 15/10/2008 Half day sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki including the Archaeological museum The tour gives a fascinating overall impression of the city. It starts by showing you the White Tower - the symbol of the city, followed by a visit to the Archaeological Museum to see the unique collection of the Gold of the Macedons and important finds from the archaic, classical and Roman period. The tour continues past the International Fair Ground and the Aristotle University campus, to the Citadel and the old city walls offering panoramic views of the harbour, the city and the Gulf of Thermaikos. It also includes a visit to the Byzantine church of St. Demetrios, as well as the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda Monument. Price: Departure: Return: included in registration fee for participants and accompanying persons. 14h30 18h30 Saturday 18/10/2008 Full day sightseeing tour to Vergina tombs and wineries in Naousa We will drive through the beautiful countryside of Macedonia to Vergina, where Eges, the capital of ancient Macedonia, was situated. In 1977, the renowned archaeologist Prof. Manolis Andronikos discovered the famous royal tombs, of which the biggest is claimed to have belonged to King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Extensive excavations revealed the Citadel, the Palace and the Theatre (where King Phillip II was assassinated in 336 B.C. and Alexander the Great was declared King). A larnax of pure gold and other valuable articles and weapons were found in King Philip's tomb and are now exhibited in the Museum. Macedonia is one of the main wine-producing regions of Greece and the tour continues with a visit to the Boutaris wineries, where traditional Greek food will be provided after a wine- tasting session and a guided tour of the cellars. Price: 63 Euros (includes guide, lunch, entrance fees) Departure: 10h00 Return: 18h00 Tour will operate only with a minimum of 30 persons per coach. Saturday 18/10/2008 Full day sightseeing tour for cruise along Mount Athos After driving through Halkidiki, you join a cruise boat at the southern point of Mount Athos, Europe s unique self-governing monastic state that has existed for more than one thousand years in accordance with rules of life and religion that have not changed since Byzantine times. The cruise provides an excellent opportunity to photograph the impressive Byzantine monasteries, 20 of which are still inhabited by some 1,700 monks. According to the abaton, which has always applied, no woman may set foot on the colony. The boat will cruise along the west coast to the quaint fishing village of Ouranoupolis for a stop of approximately two hours for lunch. Here traditional methods are still used to make hand-woven carpets. Price: 58 Euros (includes escort on coach, guide on cruise, lunch) Departure: 07h30 Return: 18h30 Tour will operate only with a minimum of 30 persons per coach.

7 PRE AND POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS For reservations please use Form D Hotel and Tours and send by fax to Topline Travel before 1 st Aug 2008 Pre-symposium tours start in Athens and end in Thessaloniki, and the Post-symposium tour starts in Thessaloniki and ends in Athens. You should therefore book your flight ticket accordingly. Three day pre-symposium tour Athens, Delphi, Kalambaka, Thessaloniki Sunday 12/10/ h30 Departure from Syntagma Square, Athens. Drive to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, the God of Light and Music, via Thebes and Levadia. Visit of the museum, where amongst other treasures you can see the unique bronze Charioteer. You will then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury and visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Spring. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Delphi. Monday 13/10/2008 Following breakfast, departure to Kalambaka via Trikala. Visit of Meteora, a geological miracle that has to be seen to be believed, where you will visit the Byzantine monasteries, perched high on the steep rocks. Each monastery possesses a vast richness of frescoes, icons and intricate carvings. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kalambaka. Tuesday 14/10/2008 After breakfast, departure for Larissa and drive through the scenic valley of Tempi to Litohoro, at the foothills of Mount Olympus. Visit to the museum and the archaeological site of Dion, the residence of the twelve mythical Greek gods. Transfer to Thessaloniki for overnight and start of symposium on Wednesday 15/10/2008/ Price per person in double room: Single room supplement 365 Euros 60 Euros Price includes: All tours and transfers using deluxe air-conditioned coaches Professional English speaking guide Entrance fees to the museums / sites Hotel accommodation for 2 nights in 4 star hotels on half board basis (breakfast and dinner) Tour will operate only with a minimum of 30 persons per coach. Lunches en route are optional and payable by clients.

8 Five day pre-symposium tour Athens, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Litohoro, Dion, Thessaloniki Friday 10/10/08 08h30 Departure from Syntagma Square, Athens for Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus. In Mycenae you will visit the Archaeological site and in Epidaurus both the archaeological site and the theatre, famous for its remarkable acoustics. The tour continues to the seaport town of Nafplion. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Nafplion. Saturday 11/10/08 After breakfast transfer via Tripolis to Olympia, the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. There you will visit the archaeological site and the museum. Dinner and overnight in Olympia. Sunday 12/10/08 Morning transfer to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, the God of Light and Music, via Thebes and Levadia. Visit of the museum, where amongst other treasures you can see the unique bronze Charioteer. You will then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury and visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Spring. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Delphi. Monday 13/10/08 Following breakfast, departure to Kalambaka via Trikala. Visit of Meteora, a geological miracle that has to be seen to be believed, where you will visit the Byzantine monasteries, perched high on the steep rocks. Each monastery possesses a vast richness of frescoes, icons and intricate carvings. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kalambaka.

9 Tuesday 14/10/08 After breakfast, drive through the scenic valley of Tempi to Litohoro, at the foothills of Mount Olympus. Visit to the museum and the archaeological site of Dion, the residence of the twelve mythical Greek gods. Transfer to Thessaloniki for overnight and start of symposium on Wednesday 15/10/2008/ Price per person in double room: Single room supplement 590 Euros 120 Euros Price includes: All tours and transfers using deluxe air-conditioned coaches Professional English speaking guide Entrance fees to the museums / sites Hotel accommodation for 4 nights in 4 star hotels on half board basis (breakfast and dinner) Tour will operate only with a minimum of 30 persons per coach. Lunches en route are optional and payable by clients. Three day post-symposium tour Thessaloniki, Kalambaka, Delphi, Athens Sunday 19/10/08 08h30 Departure from Thessaloniki to Dion, the famous sacred site of Macedonia and the residence of the twelve mythical Greek gods. In the afternoon - transfer to Kalambaka via the scenic valley of Tempi Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kalambaka. Monday 20/10/08 Visit of Meteora, a geological miracle that has to be seen to be believed, where you will visit the Byzantine monasteries, perched high on the steep rocks. Each monastery possesses a vast richness of frescoes, icons and intricate carvings. Transfer to Delphi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Delphi.

10 Tuesday 21/10/08 Following breakfast, a visit to the site of Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, the God of Light and Music, via Thebes and Levadia. Visit of the museum, where amongst other treasures you can see the unique bronze Charioteer. You will then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury and visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Spring. Afternoon transfer to Athens (Syntagma Square). Price per person in double room: Single room supplement 365 Euros 60 Euros Price includes: All tours and transfers using deluxe air-conditioned coaches Professional English speaking guide Entrance fees to the museums / sites Hotel accommodation for 2 nights in 4 star hotels on half board basis (breakfast and dinner) Tour will operate only with a minimum of 30 persons per coach. Lunches en route are optional and payable by clients. For further information please address your request to info@toplinetravel.gr TOUR ORGANISERS In order to take advantage of these special tours, reservations should be made by fax directly with Topline Travel and Tours, using Form D Hotel and Tours before 1 st August Topline Travel and Tours has been appointed as the official symposium secretariat, and is able to offer assistance and advice on any aspect of your travel arrangements pertaining to the symposium. Topline can book individual holiday arrangements prior to or after the symposium, secure airline seats and hotel accommodation in Athens, the Greek mainland or the Greek islands For further information: Topline Travel & Tourism 27 Tsimiski Street Thessaloniki, Greece Tel: (+30) or (+30) Fax: (+30) or (+30) info@toplinetravel.gr

11 IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management Thessaloniki, Greece Form A page 1 of 1 15 th 18 th October 2008 FORM A SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS To submit your abstract: Preferably submit on line Or return this form together with your abstract to: iganouli@civil.auth.gr Last date for submission: 30 th April 2008 Contribution to theme (please mark or highlight) Common Monitoring Networks Sharing Data and Information Remote Sensing, Cooperative Modelling & Simulation International Political Issues, Decision Making & Conflict Resolution Negotiation Methodologies & Skills Involving Stakeholders in Transboundary Areas Institutional & Legal Issues Transboundary Water Economics Planning under Climate Change EU Policy in Transboundary Water Issues Education and Training (with an emphasis on shared aquifers) Case Studies (good practice) Title of paper: Author(s) and affiliation(s): Principal author for correspondence: Surname: First Name: Sex: Company/Institution: Street: City: Zip: Country: Telephone: Fax:

12 IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management Thessaloniki, Greece Form B page 1 of 1 15 th 18 th October 2008 FORM B PRE-REGISTRATION FORM A high number of participants are expected at the symposium, so in order to secure your place please: Submit your pre-registration form: To: Fax: (+30) or info@toplinetravel.gr Last date for submission: 30 th April 2008 Personal details Surname: First Name: Sex: Company/Institution: Street: City: Zip: Country: Telephone: Fax: Please mark or highlight: 1. I am planning to attend the Symposium. 2. I am planning to submit an abstract to the following theme: Common Monitoring Networks Sharing Data and Information Remote Sensing, Cooperative Modelling & Simulation International Political Issues, Decision Making & Conflict Resolution Negotiation Methodologies & Skills Involving Stakeholders in Transboundary Areas Institutional & Legal Issues Transboundary Water Economics Planning under Climate Change EU Policy in Transboundary Water Issues Education and Training ( with an emphasis on shared aquifers) Case Studies (good practice) 3. I am planning to attend the UNESCO pre-symposium Side-event Pilot Course on Transboundary Groundwater Management (13-14 October) (limited to 30 places). 4. I would be interested in pre and post-symposium tours. 5. I am not planning to attend, but I may wish to purchase a copy of the proceedings after the symposium.

13 Form C page 1 of 2 FORM C IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management Thessaloniki, Greece 15 th 18 th October 2008 REGISTRATION FORM Submit your registration form: Send this page by fax to: (+30) together with supporting documentation (see below) if applicable. Last date for submission for early bird fees 1 st August 2008 Participant s surname:.....first Name(s): Mr. /Mrs. Company/Institution:.. Address: City:....Zip: Country: Tel:..Fax:... Accompanying person s surname:....first Name(s): Mr. /Mrs. Do you wish to be considered for the UNESCO pre-symposium Side-event Pilot Course on Transboundary Groundwater Management (13-14 October) (limited to 30 places) YES / NO If Yes, please contact J. Fried: jfried@uci.edu, J.L. Martin-Bordes (UNESCO-IHP): jl.martin@unesco.org Are you presenting an abstract? YES / NO If yes, please give the title of your abstract: I include a remittance of per person for 3 lunches to be served at the symposium. YES / NO METHODS OF PAYMENT Registration fees should be paid in Euros using one of the following methods of payment. All payments should be net i.e. free of bank charges and commissions. Credit card I hereby authorise Topline Travel and Tours George Foflis and company E.E. to debit my credit card with the total sum of Euros for my registration fee (and lunches where applicable) for the IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management. Type of card: VISA MASTERCARD Card number: Name of card holder (print):.. Expiry date:. Security code (3 last digits on the reverse side of the card): Cardholder s phone number:.... Cardholder s Cardholder s signature:.date:

14 Form C page 2 of 2 Bank transfer To the order of: George Foflis and company E.E. Topline Travel and tours Beneficiary bank: Marfin Egnatia Bank Account number: IBAN: GR SWIFT BIC: EGNAGR2T Message: TWM IV + Participant s name + name of accompanying person (if applicable). Please note all bank commissions or charges are payable by the sender. Kindly send a photocopy of your remittance invoice or receipt together with this Form (by fax). FEES Category Until 01 st August 2008 After 01 st August 2008 Regular Student Low Income Country Accompanying person TERMS The participant s registration fee includes entrance to all the scientific sessions, coffee breaks, the welcome reception, the sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki and the gala dinner. The accompanying person s fee includes the welcome reception, the sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki and the gala dinner. A separate form must be completed for each participant (photocopy if necessary). Once completed send the form to Topline Travel by fax: (+30) Forms received after 1 st August 2008 will be charged the late bird registration fee. Any additional charge will be deducted from your credit card. Cancellations received in writing by 1 st August 2008 will be refunded in full (less 60 administration fee). Decisions on cancellations received in writing after 1 st August 2008 will be taken after the end of the symposium. Confirmation of registration will be sent to you within 3 days of your form being received. Liability & Insurance The organisers accept no responsibility for any accident to persons or loss or damage to property of participants or supporters. The Organising Committee reserves the right to charge the correct amount if different from that completed by the participant on this form. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Where applicable this should be sent by fax together with the registration form. Students should check Low Income Countries participants should check Participants paying by bank transfer should also send a photocopy of the remittance invoice or receipt.

15 FORM D Form D page 1 of 3 IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management, Thessaloniki, Greece 15 th 18 th October 2008 HOTELS AND TOURS Submit your hotels and tours reservation form: Send this page by fax to: (+30) together with a photocopy of your bank remittance where applicable. Last date for submission for guaranteed prices 1 st August 2008 Participant s surname:.....first Name(s): Mr. /Mrs. Company/Institution:.. Address:.... City:....Zip:......Country: Tel:..Fax:... Accompanying person s surname:....first Name(s): Mr. /Mrs. 1 st choice of hotel:.2 nd choice of hotel: Arrival date:.. Approx. time: Departure date:.total nights: Type of room: Single..Double... Total number of nights:.x per night (calculate using 1 st choice) = Sub Total.. Name of tour: Number of persons:..x. + single supp. (if applicable)... = Sub total. I/We wish to take part in the half day sightseeing trip of Thessaloniki (included in registration fee) YES./ NO TOTAL... METHODS OF PAYMENT Hotels and tours should be paid in Euros using one of the following methods of payment. All payments should be net i.e. free of bank charges and commissions. Credit card I hereby authorise Topline Travel and Tours George Foflis and company E.E. to debit my credit card with the total sum of: Euros for my hotel accommodation and tours for the IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management. Type of card: VISA MASTERCARD Card number: Name of card holder (print):.. Expiry date:. Security code (3 last digits on the reverse side of the card): Cardholder s phone number:.... Cardholder s ; Cardholder s signature:.date:

16 Bank transfer To the order of: George Foflis and company E.E. Topline Travel and tours Beneficiary bank: Marfin Egnatia Bank Account number: IBAN: GR SWIFT BIC: EGNAGR2T Message: TWM IV + Participant s name + name of 1 st choice of hotel Form D page 2 of 3 Please note all bank commissions or charges are payable by the sender. Kindly send a photocopy of your remittance invoice or receipt together with this Form (by fax). HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Hotel Cat. Single room* Double room* Mediterranean 5 star Palace Capsis 4 star City 4 star Kinissi Palace 4 star Minerva Premier 4 star Astoria 3 star El Greco 3 star Metropolitan 3 star Park 3 star Pella 2 star Rates are in Euros per day per room including taxes and breakfast TOURS Name of the tour Date Cost per person in double room Single room supplement 3 day Pre-symposium tour Athens-Delphi-Kalambaka-Thessaloniki 12-14/10/ day Pre-symposium tour Athens-Mycenae-Epidaurus-Nafplion- Olympia-Delphi-Kalampaka-Meteora- Litohoro-Dion-Thessaloniki 10-14/10/ day Post- symposium tour Thessaloniki-Kalambaka-Delphi-Athens 19-21/10/ Half day sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki including Archaeological museum 15/10/08 Included in registration fee for participants and accompanying persons Tombs at Vergina and wineries in Naousa 18/10/08 63 Mount Athos cruise 18/10/08 58 Rates are in Euros

17 Form D page 3 of 3 TERMS Accommodation will be confirmed on a first come first served basis (Early hotel booking is strongly advised). Hotel bookings should be received by 01/08/08. Confirmation of your hotel/tours reservation will be sent to you upon receipt of pre-payment and you will receive a receipt during the symposium. Force Majeure: Topline Travel and Tours cannot be responsible for compensation due to war, revolution, strike, lockout, blockade or similar event. Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made in writing Cancellations received before 15 th September 2008 will receive a full refund less a 50 Euro administrative fee Cancellations received between 15 th September and 12 th October 2008 will receive a full refund less a 50 Euro administrative fee and less the cost of the first night s hotel accommodation No refund for cancellations received after 12 th October CONTACT DETAILS For submission of abstracts and papers Form A Ganoulis, J. iganouli@civil.auth.gr Pre-registration Form B, Registration Form C, Hotel and Tours booking Form D and other organisational matters Symposium Secretariat (see below) SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT Topline Travel & Tourism, 27 Tsimiski Street, Thessaloniki, Greece Tel: (+30) or (+30) Fax: (+30) or (+30) info@toplinetravel.gr

18 Kriopigi, Halkidiki Greece is a visitor's paradise with a wealth of natural and historical attractions. The city of Thessaloniki, is the country s second largest city, with 2,300 years of recorded history, and is famous for its Byzantine churches and Ottoman buildings. Its culture, heritage and history reflect its position at the crossroads of east and west. With traditional taverns and coffee shops spilling out onto the pavements, it offers visitors a lively experience. Thessaloniki s main square It is an hour's drive from the peninsula of Halkidiki, a summer paradise of unspoilt beaches and small fishing villages, and two hours from Mount Athos, also known as the Holy Mountain, where 20 major monasteries have been located since Byzantine times. Also easily accessible are the archaeological site of Vergina, Mount Olympus, Prespes Lakes and the monasteries of Meteora. Prespes Lakes Monastery in Meteora Mount Olympus Thessaloniki, White Tower Monastery on Mount Athos Archaeological site of Vergina