Expression of interest Form |SNFCC Members Off the Premises: Three days in Vamvakou of Lakonia!

Members get to know the village of Vamvakou!

Built in the 15th century on the western slopes of Mount Parnonas, at an altitude of 903 meters, surrounded by fir, walnut, and chestnut trees. The village is steeped in historical and cultural heritage and rich in natural resources and beauty.

On a three-day visit to the village that is Stavros Niarchos’s place of origin, we will enjoy a comprehensive experience of recreation, knowledge and contact with the community of Vamvakou and the natural wealth of Mount Parnon. The SNFCC Membership Program, in collaboration with the team of Vamvakou Revival, have put together a special transportation, accommodation and activities package, exclusively for the Members of the SNFCC.

Dates:

Friday, May 26, through Sunday, May 28, 2023

Participation:

Up to 32 participants* – Members only

* A minimum of 15 participants is required for the excursion to take place.

* Due to the limited number of seats, participation is limited only to SNFCC Members with an active subscription at the time of the excursion.

Accommodation:

Members’ accommodation will be provided at the two available units of the village, the Vamvakou Traditional Guesthouse and Ruga Guesthouse. Room options: double, triple, quad.

Ruga of Vamvakou Homes

Guesthouse Ruga of Vamvakou is a unit with 6 rooms of exceptional decoration, aesthetics and respect for traditional materials. Both units provide breakfast at no additional cost.

Prices (per person):

·         Double room (price per person €45/night)

·         Quad room (price per person €25/night)

Important Information: The beds in the rooms are double beds and cannot be separated into two single beds.

Vamvakou Traditional Guesthouse

The Traditional Guesthouse is the renovated old guesthouse of the village, fully equipped to meet visitors’ needs.

Prices (per person):

·         Double room (price per person €25/night)

·         Triple room (price per person €18,40/night)

Transportation:

For the transportation to and from the village of Vamvakou, a private bus of the company Luxury Transfer will be used. Our point of departure on May 26, and point of arrival on May 28, is the SNFCC shuttle bus stop.

Roundtrip transportation price per person: € 35,2

Members wishing to participate in the excursion using their own private vehicle may do so, but since the cost/person calculation needs to be specified, participation in the excursion requires payment of the transportation cost regardless of the mode of transport employed.

Reservation Process:

Phase 1

Interested Members are kindly requested to fill out the expression of interest form, from 17/03/2023 to 26/03/2023, selecting the accommodation and number of beds they would like to reserve.

Important information before filling out the form:

-      Filling out this form places your request in order of priority in terms of participation interest and type of accommodation, but does not guarantee that you will be able to participate in the excursion.

-      In the expression of interest form, you may provide the details of a Member with whom you would like to share accommodation. Members you have included in your form do not need to fill out a separate expression of interest form.

-      Please indicate in the Expression of Interest Form if you wish to have a Vegetarian Menu during the excursion.

-      Please read here the terms and conditions for participation in the excursion.

Phase 2

Upon filling out the expression of interest form, a representative of the travel agency Magna Travel will contact you, at the contact information you have provided, in order to confirm your reservation, payment process and possible sign-up in optional activities. Members will be contacted in order of priority and depending on their choice of accommodation and room type.

Bookings will be considered valid upon confirmation of the reservation by the travel agency and payment of the full amount.

Payment Options:

1. Bank transfer

2. Credit card, at an additional fee (credit card fee)

The total amount for your participation will be calculated by the Travel Agency based on the accommodation you choose, and must be paid in full by March 31st 2023, at the latest.

Cancellation of participation:

You may cancel your participation free of charge until April 24, 2023. If your participation is canceled past the aforementioned date, the amount paid for your participation will not be refunded. Please also consult the Terms & Conditions for Participation.