Logistics for Conference Attendees CONTENTS (Links below are clickable to sections) Group Transportation Schedules Driving Directions to Venues Hotel Amenities and Information Meals and Food Weather and Dress Suggestions Currency, Visas Free Time: Out and About
GROUP FLIGHTS TO AND FROM ROME AIRLINE: ALITALIA ROME AIRPORT: FIUMICINO (FCO) Group Transportation Schedules NEW YORK 12 OCT NEW YORK (NEWARK) ROME -- FLIGHT AZ 643 - dep. time 16:50 arr. time 07:10 (13 OCT) 21 OCT ROME NEW YORK (JFK) -- FLIGHT AZ 610 - dep. time 14:40 arr. time 18:15 Please note: The east coast group leaves out of Newark and returns to JFK. Plan doemstic travel accordingly. LOS ANGELES 12 OCT LOS ANGELES (LAX) ROME -- FLIGHT AZ 621 - dep. time 15:25 / arr. time 12:15 (13 OCT) 21 OCT ROME LOS ANGELES (LAX) -- FLIGHT AZ 620 - dep. time 09:15 / arr. time 13:20 If you have opted for flying with the group, please be sure that AGNT has your complete passport information on file. When the group is filled, your passport information will be securely transferred to the booking agent in Rome. Alitalia will issue electronic tickets to each passenger. You will receive an email from the AGNT office as a heads-up when e-tickets are scheduled to go out so that you can be sure to check your email. GROUND TRANSFERS TO AND FROM ROME AIRPORT (ONLY if traveling with group or if requested airport pick-up on registration form.) Schedules and instructions will be available when participant s arrival schedules are finalized MileHi travel group goes back to Pisa for outbound flight ALL OTHER GROUND TRANSPORTATION IS TAKEN CARE OF: Rome reception, press conference, concerts Fast train, Rome Florence (1.5 hours private cars) Florence reception, press conference
Directions to Venues BETWEEN FIUMICINO AIRPORT AND MONDOMIGLIORE (RETREAT CENTER) http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-to-and-from TRAIN (most inexpensive way) 1. There is a non stop train from the airport terminal to the Termini Railway Station in the Center of Rome. The train runs every 30 minutes. (14 Euros) 2. Then, take the train from the Rome Termini station (Stazione Termini) to Marino (final destination of the train is Albano Laziale). 3. From there we suggest that you call the Center Mondo Migliore (tel 06.941871) and someone will pick you up or send a taxi. To see the train schedule click www.trenitalia.com and ask for trains departing from Roma Termini to Albano Laziale ( Marino is the second last stop, before Albano) BUS Where to find the airport bus stop The buses on this line can be found at the BUS terminal near the exits from Terminal 3 Arrivals, bus stand No. 4. To get there, follow the signs to Bus Station. Where to find the bus stop in Rome Giolitti street (Termini Train Station) Information on the service The service runs every day, from Monday to Sunday. Tickets can be purchased on-line, directly on the bus, or from the authorized sales point in the Arrivals hall, Terminal 3 Contacts Telephone+39.06.7130531 (automatic switching) www.atral-lazio.com www.romeairportbus.com
BETWEEN FIUMICINO AIRPORT AND MONDOMIGLIORE (RETREAT CENTER)...CONTINUED CAR Taxis are obviously available, however expensive due to the distance from airport to Mondo Migliore. One way is about 70 Euros. From the Grand Raccordo Anulare take exit 23 (Via Appia Nuova) in the direction of Albano: after the first underpass turn right onto Via dei Laghi (towards Marino), follow Via dei Laghi (for 10 Km). You will find two traffic lights on Via dei Laghi, at the second traffic light turn right towards Rocca di Papa-Velletri. After about 3 km along the left side you will find Centro Mondo Migliore. Dal Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA) uscire alla uscita N. 23 (Via Appia Nuova) nella direzione di Albano. Girare a Sinistra, dopo il rimo sottopasso, in direzione Via dei Laghi e Marino, rimanere in Via dei Laghi per una decina di chilometri. All incrocio per Marino Castel Gandolfo e Velletri, proseguire in direzione Velletri, per tre chilometri, sempre su Via dei Laghi e, alla vostra sinistra vedrete il cartello : Centro di Spiritualità Mondo Migliore DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO FLORENCE HILTON From the Highway A1 exit Firenze Scandicci, follow the sign FIRENZE. You are on the FI-PI-LI motorway. Proceed towards Florence until you find the sign of the bridge Viadotto all indiano (very first exit). Exit here, make a U turn and take the very first exit on your right. MAP: http://www.hiltonflorence.com/hilton-florence-metropole/location
Hotel Amenities and Information Handicapped accessibility in ALL VENUES: according to codes NO instances of unusual stairs or inclines ROME (October 13-18): Meetings & Lodging: Mondomigliore Spiritual Retreat Center Rocca de Pappa, Roma - Italy http://www.mondomigliore.it/eng/ Tel. 0039-06 941871 info@mondomigliore.it Retreat staff will launder a limited number of items for $.50/ea. Or send dry cleaning out. No Wi-Fi in retreat sleeping rooms but available 24 hrs/day in public areas wit tables and chairs for working. Press Conference & Reception: Campidoglio - The Capital Hill of Rome
Hotel Amenities and Information FLORENCE (October 18-21) Meetings & Lodging: Hilton Florence Metropole hotel Via del Cavallaccio, 36, Florence, Italy 50142 Tel: 39-055-78711 Fax: 39-055-78718020 http://www.hiltonflorence.com/hiltonflorence-metropole/ Handicapped accessibility in ALL VENUES: according to codes NO instances of unusual stairs or inclines Laundry: same as any international hotel chain Wi-Fi available in all rooms for a per day rate; also available in business center and pubic areas Press Conference & Reception: Palazzo Vecchio
Meals and Food Most meals will be provided buffet style with many options, according to attendees stated dietary needs. Exception: Thursday 10/18 (arrival & free afternoon/evening in Florence) We will be free to find dinner in cafes and restaurants in the city. Also, receptions after both press conferences will include light supper but attendees will be free in town in the evening until shuttle pick-up. Weather and Dress Average October day temperatures: 60 s -70 / Evenings: Low 50 s Suggested Dress: Business casual for most day meetings. 2-3 more dressy evenings Be sure to bring warmer jackets for evening. Currency, Visas and Phones Currency exchange rates: Currency Converter website (Euros/US dollars): http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Visas For US citizens, none required within 90 day tourism stay For other countries: please check requirements
Free Time: Out and About Mondomigliore: Closest town is Castelgandolfo; only limited shops within 10 minutes cab ride Florence: Shops available. 15 minute cab ride to city center. During outings in Rome and Florence marked on the schedule, we will provide shuttles to the town centers and back again at agreed time. Cabs are readily available from Florence Hilton and can be called to Mondomigliore, which is 30-40 minutes ride into Rome. Complimentary Shuttle bus service (29 seats available, no reservations) is at your disposal 7 days a week with following time schedule: Hilton Florence Metropole to Santa Maria Novella main train station 8:00am-9:00am-10:30am-11:30am-12:30pm 3:00pm-4:45pm-6:00pm-7:00pm-8:00pm Santa Maria Novella main train station to Hilton Florence Metropole 8:30am-10:00am-11:00am-12:00am-13:00pm 4:00pm-5:30pm-6:30pm-7:30pm-8:30pm-10:30pm
Free Time and Scheduled Outings Monday Evening 10/15: Shuttles to Castelgandolfo for evening walk in square Wednesday Afternoon 10/17: 1st Press Conference & Reception Campidoglio: Capitol Hill of Rome Wednesday Evening 10/17: Free time in Rome Thursday Afternoon & Evening 10/18: Free time in Florence Friday Evening 10/19: Buses to Certaldo (medieval Tuscan village) for dinner Saturday Afternoon 10/20: 2nd Press Conference Palazzo Vecchio Florence Saturday Evening 10/20: Free time in Florence