Fieldclass participants will meet at the Department of Geography for departure by coach on June 16th at a time to be confirmed (likely to be very early). Our flight is:
LGW-CHQ 10H15-16H15
Details of our airline’s baggage rules are available here:
http://www.flymonarch.com/cnt/travelinfo/baggage.asp
Ensure you read the rules for charter flights, not their scheduled service.
Please note that you will carry items of field equipment which must be included in your weight allowance.
On arrival at Chania airport we will congregate in the terminal building after completing the formalities of passport control, baggage reclaim and Customs. Do not leave the terminal building until instructed. We transfer by bus to Chora Sfakion via the Cretan mountain range.
Warning: the mountain road is winding and uneven and if you tend to suffer travel sickness you may well be affected during this journey. Your GP may be able to prescribe medicine to help with this. If you feel sick at any point during the journey inform Ken Beard or Richard Tegg and we will stop the bus.
Our return flight is:
CHQ-LGW 18H00-19H45
We anticipate arriving back at the University at approximately 10.15pm on Tuesday June 23rd.
Travel Documents & Insurance
EU citizens require a full 10-year Passport for entry into Greece. Visas may be required for non-EU nationals – you should check, and if you need a visa it is your responsibility to obtain one. Contact:
Embassy of Greece (Consulate General)
1A Holland Park
London, W11 3TP
Tel. (020) 7221 6467
Fax. (020) 7243 3202
e-mail: consulategeneral@greekembassy.org.uk
Visa Information: 24 hour line: 09065 508 983 (calls cost £1 per minute)
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 09:30 – 13:00
Visas – collection: Monday-Friday 12:00 – 13:00
You are covered under the University’s travel insurance policy NHE-18CA07-0013 underwritten by ZURICH MUNICIPAL.
If you need to make a claim for medical emergencies whilst travelling, you must phone INTER PARTNER ASSISTANCE 44 1737 815147 or from the UK 01737 815147. For other claims please contact the Insurance Office on 0118 378 8309 or by email insurance@reading.ac.uk
Please carry these numbers with you at all times. In the event of an emergency please attempt to contact a member of the field class staff. If this is not possible then use the telephone number above in order to obtain assistance.
Further information and travel insurance claim forms are available here:
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/finance/opentoall/insurance/businesstravel.htm
All participants must also carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which you can apply for online at:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthadvicefortravellers/index.htm
The EHIC entitles you to reduced-cost, sometimes free, medical treatment that becomes necessary while you’re in a European Economic Area (EEA) country. That said, the nearest hospital is 70km away in Chania and is privately run. Any treatment is likely to have to be paid for in full and claimed against insurance.
