- Airport to venue:
- The venue for Panathinaikos is O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall. From Athens International Airport (ATH), take the Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) to Neratziotissa station, which is very close to the Olympic complex. Alternatively, take Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) and transfer to the Suburban Railway at Doukissis Plakentias station to reach Neratziotissa.
- Kosher food:
- Athens has at least one Glatt Kosher restaurant, Gostijo, offering Sephardic Mediterranean dishes, and a dairy restaurant 'Parakalo', both located near the Chabad House in the Psiri neighborhood.
- Chabad:
- The Chabad of Athens, directed by Rabbi Mendel and Nechama Hendel, is located at Aisopou Street 10 in central Athens (Psiri neighborhood), providing Jewish services and a welcoming center for locals and travelers.
- At the venue:
- For large events at venues like O.A.C.A., expect strict security. Generally, large bags, suitcases, outside food and drinks, professional camera equipment without authorization, and dangerous objects are prohibited. Small bags (A4 size or smaller) are usually permitted and subject to search.
- Safety:
- There have been past incidents of anti-Israeli sentiment and attacks on Israeli fans at other Greek basketball games, including flag burning and throwing objects. Exercise increased caution and be discreet about Israeli identity.
- Travel advisory:
- The Israeli National Security Council recommends taking increased precautionary measures (Level 2) when traveling to Greece. It advises against displaying Israeli and Jewish symbols in public, speaking Hebrew in crowded places, and recommends avoiding large events without sufficient security protection.
