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EBU Cretan Congress
8 days from £995pp
Your Tour Includes
- 7, 8 or 9 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers
- Bridge fee for the EBU Congress
- Green and Blue Masterpoints awarded
- Sponsored drinks reception and prize giving
- Welcome cocktail
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Local tourist tax
Your Team
Holiday Overview
The Green and Blue pointed EBU Overseas Congress in October 2024 will take place on the beautiful island of Crete. Our base, the 4-star Kernos Beach Hotel, boasts an idyllic location, overlooking its private, sandy beach and the sparkling blue Sea of Crete. Here, along the north coast of the island on the edge of Stalis, you are treated to the most amazing sunsets. Sunseekers can relax in the beautiful, extensive gardens and choose between a swim in its huge freshwater outdoor pool or a dip in the ocean.
The surrounding area is level with plenty of cafés, bars, shops, and tourist facilities within a short walking distance of your hotel. Previous bridge guests have loved the location and have highly rated the Kernos Beach Hotel for its dining and friendly and helpful staff.
Our included guided tour takes us to Knossos and the Minoan Palace which flourished for approximately two thousand years and beholds thrilling legends such as the myth of the Labyrinth, with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros. Afterwards, we drive to Heraklion City, the capital of Crete, where you have free time to explore in the city centre and enjoy its squares, pedestrian area, and shops. For those interested, there is a guided tour to the Archaeological Museum (extra charges apply), which is one of the oldest and most important museums in Greece, and amongst the most famous in Europe. It represents artefacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history spanning over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to the Roman times, and prides itself for its unique Minoan collection.
To participate in this prestigious Green and Blue Pointed Congress, you must be a member of the EBU. Visit the EBU website to join.
The bridge fee for the EBU Congress is included in the cost of the package.
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 8 day itinerary
Please Note: Flight-inclusive packages are available at an extra cost, with flights from London Gatwick and other regional UK departure airports and one piece of checked-in luggage included.
For guests arriving on the 13th or 14th of October, you will enjoy free time at leisure to explore the local area and the hotel facilities prior to the start of the EBU Congress.
For guests arriving on the 13th or 14th of October, you will enjoy free time at leisure to explore the local area and the hotel facilities prior to the start of the EBU Congress.
If you have booked your own flight, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Today: Tuesday 15th October
Bridge Sessions
8:45pm – 11:15pm (TBC) – Pre-Congress Pairs
Included Meals
- Dinner
Bridge Sessions
10:00am – Welcome Meeting
2:00pm – 5:15pm – Swiss Pairs Session 1 (3 matches)
8:00pm – 10:15pm – Swiss Pairs Session 2 (2 matches)
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Bridge
Bridge Sessions
2:00 – 5:15pm – Swiss Pairs Session 3 (3 matches)
8:00pm – 10:15pm – Swiss Pairs Session 4 (2 matches)
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Bridge
Our included guided tour takes us to Knossos and the Minoan Palace, which flourished for approximately two thousand years and beholds thrilling legends such as the myth of the Labyrinth, with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros.
Afterwards we drive to Heraklion City, the capital of Crete, where you have free time to explore in the city centre and enjoy its squares, pedestrian area, and shops. For those interested, there is the opportunity to take a guided tour of the Archaeological Museum (entrance fee is not included), which is one of the oldest and most important museums in Greece, and amongst the most famous in Europe. It represents artefacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history spanning over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to the Roman times, and prides itself for its unique Minoan collection.
Bridge Sessions
8:00pm – 11:15pm – Pivot Teams (single pivot)
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Knossos and the Minoan Palace
- Heraklion
- Bridge
Bridge Sessions
2:00pm – 5:15pm – Open Pairs
8:00pm – 11:15pm – IMPs Pairs
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Bridge
Bridge Sessions
2:00pm – 5:15pm – Swiss Teams Session 1 (3 matches)
8:00pm – 11:15pm – Swiss Teams Session 2 (3 matches)
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Bridge
Bridge Sessions
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Swiss Teams Session 3 (2 matches)
3:30pm – 5:30pm – Swiss Teams Session 4 (2 matches)
The bridge sessions are followed by a sponsored drinks reception and prize giving.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Bridge
After breakfast, we depart the hotel and transfer to Heraklion airport for the return flight to UK.
If you have booked your own flight, we transfer you to Heraklion Airport.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights on a half-board basis at the Kernos Beach Hotel.
Kernos Beach Hotel
The Kernos Beach Hotel is beautifully situated overlooking its private, white sandy beach and extensive gardens. This 4-star, low rise accommodation has 287 rooms and bungalows. Dine in the spacious restaurant with its beautiful open terraces overlooking the ocean, enjoy snacks in the beachfront Tavernaki Snack Bar, or call in to the Greek Kaferion for a traditional Greek coffee or Ouzo!
Hotel Facilities
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Gym
Room Facilities
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Ensuite Facilities
Single Room Supplement from £220.00
