PRE - SACRED TREASURES-GREECE

PLEASE NOTE: This is an extensive program that covers a lot of ground by luxury coach. Although there is a lot of driving, guests will be rewarded with the unique opportunity to visit some of Greece's most precious, sacred sites.

Embarkation to your cruise will be mid- to late afternoon

Immerse yourself in the glorious ancient history of Greece by browsing through archaeological museums, hallowed ruins and centuries-old monasteries perched high in the mountains.

DAY 1

Upon arriving at the Athens International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city center. Enjoy some time to relax before departing in the late afternoon for a guided tour through Athens and on to the Acropolis Museum.

Opened in 2009 at the foot of the Acropolis, the ultra-modern museum features a striking design that is open and full of light. Almost every object removed from the Acropolis since 1834 is on exhibit, including a collection of ancient statues that were used in religious ceremonies. You might also see the friezes in the Parthenon Room, Hellenistic offerings, and the ongoing excavation beneath the museum through the transparent sections of the floor.

Afterwards, you'll depart for a traditional Greek dinner in Athens' enchanting Plaka residential area, which is known as "The Neighborhood of the Gods" for its proximity to the Acropolis. Graced by neoclassical mansions, Byzantine churches and lovely winding streets, Plaka is a favorite neighborhood for strolling. Following dinner, you will return to your hotel.

DAY 2

After breakfast, board your coach and enjoy a picturesque drive through central Greece to the evocative ruins at Delphi. The ancient Greeks considered Delphi to be the world's holiest site and personally blessed by Apollo. In fact, they believed Delphi was the physical and spiritual center of the earth, and they marked the site by the sacred Omphalos or "navel stone."

Among the ruins is Temple of Apollo, where the famed Oracle of Delphi prophesized as the possessed medium for Apollo. Questions were submitted to the Oracle on tablets, some which amazingly still survive. Unfortunately, not one of the tablets with the Oracle's answers has ever been found. You'll walk to the temple along the Sacred Way, the same path followed by ancient pilgrims seeking advice.

In time, you will visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which chronicles the history of Delphi from the 15th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. Besides the bronze Charioteer, one of the most celebrated statues of antiquity, the museum contains votive offerings, sacred objects, gold headdresses, stone reliefs and a statue of the Naxian Sphinx that once stood atop a column near the Temple of Apollo.

Then, after a traditional country lunch in nearby Arachova, you will drive to the town of Kalambaka and check into your hotel. Following dinner at the hotel, the evening will be at your leisure.

DAY 3

After breakfast, you will board the coach for a tour of the Meteora Monasteries, which are spectacularly perched atop rocky pinnacles in Thessaly. Appropriately, "Meteora" is Greek for "suspended in the air," a phrase that certainly describes these six Greek Orthodox monasteries. Monks first inhabited these peaks as far back as the 11th century; the present monasteries weren't built until the 14th and 15th centuries.

After visiting the monasteries, you will drive to the port of Piraeus and board your cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The indicated times are approximate and provided here only for general reference.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Athens International airport

Transfer to the hotel

10:15am to 2:30pm Check in, followed by time at leisure

4:30pm to 5:00pm Depart hotel for panoramic drive through Athens to the Museum of

Acropolis

5:00pm to 6:30pm Guided visit of the Acropolis Museum. Restrooms at the museum.

6:30pm to 6:45pm Depart for dinner in Plaka area

6:45pm to 8:00pm Return to the hotel

Evening at leisure and overnight

DAY 2

8:00am to 10:00am Depart hotel to Delphi

10:00am to 10:15am Rest stop in Livadia

10:15am to 10:45am Arrive in Delphi

10:45am to 1:00pm Guided visit of Delphi and museum. Restrooms on site.

1:00pm to 1:15pm Depart for lunch in Arachova. Restrooms at the lunch venue.

1:15pm to 2:15pm Lunch

2:15pm to 6:30pm Depart for Kalambaka

Dinner and overnight

DAY 3

8:45am to 11:00am Depart hotel for Meteora. Visit the monasteries.

11:00am to 4:45pm Depart for the Port of Piraeus. Comfort stop and quick lunch

included.

4:45pm Board the vessel.

Important Note: The Acropolis Museum is closed on Mondays. Therefore, if you are in Athens on a Monday, you will visit the Acropolis instead.

The monasteries scheduled to visit are:

The Monastery of the Great Meteron "Megalo Meteoro" (closed on Tuesdays)

The Nunnery of St. Stefanos "Agiou Stefanou" (closed on Mondays)

If one of the above monasteries is closed, we will substitute the Moni Varlaam (closed on Thursdays).

Expected Weather: Sunny

What to Bring: Sunglasses, hat, comfortable walking shoes. Dress code is applicable at the Meteora monasteries (Knees and shoulders must be covered for the females. No shorts. Ladies are required to wear long skirts, some of which are available on site.)

Currency: EURO

Electricity: 220V

Luggage: Additional luggage can be stored in the hotel in Athens or it can travel with you on the coach.

Documents and Visa Requirements: Passport

Accommodations: Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens or similar and Amalia Hotel in Kalambaka or similar. We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards.

Program includes for guests:

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Athens or vice versa

Deluxe chartered coach

Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide

1 night hotel accommodation in Athens

1 night hotel accommodation in Kalambaka

2 Dinners, lunch in Delphi and at Lamia

Entrance fees to all sites visited (Acropolis Museum, Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi, Meteora Monasteries)

All applicable taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the most current and updated arrival information so your transfer can be arranged. Should you book any additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided.

Program excludes for guests: Any meals and drinks not listed above, gratuities for the guide and the driver, hotel incidentals

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

POST - SACRED TREASURES-GREECE

PLEASE NOTE: This is an extensive program that covers a lot of ground by luxury coach. Although there is a lot of driving, guests will be rewarded with the unique opportunity to visit some of Greece's most precious, sacred sites.

Immerse yourself in the glorious ancient history of Greece by browsing through archaeological museums, hallowed ruins and centuries-old monasteries perched high in the mountains.

Day 1

Upon disembarkation from your cruise ship, board your coach for the scenic drive through central Greece to the evocative ruins at Delphi. The ancient Greeks considered Delphi to be the world's holiest site and personally blessed by Apollo. In fact, they believed Delphi was the physical and spiritual center of the earth, and they marked the site by the sacred Omphalos or "navel stone."

Among the ruins is Temple of Apollo, where the famed Oracle of Delphi prophesized as the possessed medium for Apollo. Questions were submitted to the Oracle on tablets, some which amazingly still survive. Unfortunately, not one of the tablets with the Oracle's answers has ever been found. You'll walk to the temple along the Sacred Way, the same path followed by ancient pilgrims seeking advice.

In time, you will visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which chronicles the history of Delphi from the 15th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. Besides the bronze Charioteer, one of the most celebrated statues of antiquity, the museum contains votive offerings, sacred objects, gold headdresses, stone reliefs and a statue of the Naxian Sphinx that once stood atop a column near the Temple of Apollo.

Then, after a traditional country lunch in nearby Arachova, you will drive to the town of Kalambaka and check into your hotel. Following dinner at the hotel, the evening will be at your leisure.

DAY 2

After breakfast, you will board the coach for a tour of the Meteora Monasteries, which are spectacularly perched atop rocky pinnacles in Thessaly. Appropriately, "Meteora" is Greek for "suspended in the air," a phrase that certainly describes these six Greek Orthodox monasteries. Monks first inhabited these peaks as far back as the 11th century; the present monasteries weren't built until the 14th and 15th centuries.

After visiting the monasteries, you will drive to Athens, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arriving in Athens, you will proceed directly to the hotel for check-in and a quick rest before visiting the Acropolis Museum.

Opened in 2009 at the foot of the Acropolis, the ultra-modern museum features a striking design that is open and full of light. Almost every object removed from the Acropolis since 1834 is on exhibit, including a collection of ancient statues that were used in religious ceremonies. You might also see the friezes in the Parthenon Room, Hellenistic offerings, and the ongoing excavation beneath the museum through the transparent sections of the floor.

Afterwards, you'll depart for a traditional Greek dinner in Athens' enchanting Plaka residential area, which is known as "The Neighborhood of the Gods" for its proximity to the Acropolis. Graced by neoclassical mansions, Byzantine churches and lovely winding streets, Plaka is a favorite neighborhood for strolling. Following dinner, you will return to your hotel.

DAY 3

You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport for your flight home.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The indicated times are approximate and provided here only for general reference.

DAY 1

7.00am Vessel arrives in Piraeus port

7:30am to 8:00am Disembarkation at Piraeus port

8:00am to 11:00am Depart pier for Delphi

11:00am to 1:30pm Guided visit of Delphi and museum. Restrooms on site.

1:30pm to 1:45pm Depart for lunch in Arachova. Restrooms at the lunch venue.

1:45pm to 3:15pm Lunch

3:15pm to 7:15pm Depart for Kalambaka

Dinner and overnight

DAY 2

8:30am to 11:00am Depart hotel for Meteora. Visit the monasteries.

11:00am to 4:00pm Depart for Athens. Comfort stop and quick lunch included.

4:00pm to 5:30pm Check-in at the hotel and relax.

5:30pm to 8:30pm Depart for Acropolis Museum. Guided visit and dinner in Plaka.

8:30pm to 08:45pm Return to the hotel.

DAY 3

Official check-out time from the hotel is 12 noon. The hotel has luggage storage available for guests that wish to leave their luggage for a late transfer. Transfers to the Athens International airport will be arranged based on your flight time.

Important Note: The Acropolis Museum is closed on Mondays. Therefore, if you are in Athens on a Monday you will visit the Acropolis instead

The monasteries scheduled to visit are:

The Monastery of the Great Meteron "Megalo Meteoro" (closed on Tuesdays)

The Nunnery of St. Stefanos "Agiou Stefanou" (closed on Mondays)

If one of the above monasteries is closed, we will substitute the Moni Varlaam (closed on Thursdays).

Expected Weather: Sunny

What to Bring: Sunglasses, hat, comfortable walking shoes. Dress code is applicable at the Meteora monasteries (Knees and shoulders must be covered for the females. No shorts. Ladies are required to wear long skirts, some of which are available on site.)

Currency: EURO

Electricity: 220V

Luggage: Guests can leave luggage in Athens, if they wish or take it on the coach.

Documents and Visa Requirements: Passport

Accommodations: Divani Caravel in Athens or similar and Amalia Hotel in Kalambaka or similar.

Program Includes for guests:

Transfer from the hotel in Athens or v.v. to the airport.

Deluxe chartered coach

Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide,

1 night hotel accommodation in Athens

1 night hotel accommodation in Kalambaka

Lunch in Delphi and at Lamia

Entrance fees to all sites visited (Acropolis Museum, Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi, Meteora Monasteries)

All applicable taxes

Program excludes for guests: Any meals not listed above, gratuities for the guide and the driver, hotel incidentals.

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

EXRTA NIGHT - SACRED TREASURE

PRE - SACRED TREASURES-GREECE

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience some of the most sacred sites in pristine Greece. After a scenic drive, you will find yourself in Delphi, the shrine of Apollo and considered by the ancients to be the physical and spiritual center of the earth. Visit the Meteora, one of the largest and most important monastery complexes in Greece. Built on sandstone rock pillars, the six monasteries appear to be suspended in the air. Explore the new Acropolis Museum in Athens, built to house the more than 4,000 artifacts found on the site of the Acropolis.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an extensive 2 day program that covers a lot of ground by luxury coach, there is a lot of driving involved but guests will have this unique opportunity to visit two of the most precious and sacred sites which lie in the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of Northern Greece. Embarkation to your cruise will be mid to late afternoon.

DAY 1

Upon arrival to the Athens International airport you will be transferred to your hotel in the centre of Athens, where you will have some time to relax before departing in the late afternoon for your guided tour of Athens. You will need to be at the hotel before 4:00pm in order to partake in the afternoon tour.

Visit the breathtaking Acropolis Museum; the impressive building was completed and opened in 2009 and has an exhibition space of more than 14,000 square meters. Thanks to its particular architecture and the huge window fronts, you will get the impression to cross the ancient settlements on the slopes of the Acropolis.

Take a stroll through the enchanting, traditional streets of Plaka, the colorful old quarter of Athens rich of neoclassical, ancient monuments and Byzantine Churches as the sunsets in the city you will enjoy your traditional Greek dinner before returning to your hotel.

DAY 2

The next day enjoy your American breakfast and board your coach heading to Delphi. The beautiful drive into the land of central Greece will bring you to the magnificent site of Delphi.

Delphi was considered by the ancients to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth. This shrine of Apollo, set nearly 2.000 feet up on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Here was the most respected oracle of antiquity. Even the most intelligent men, who lived during the brilliant civilization of Athens, believed implicitly in the responses of the god. These were given by the inspired priestess, the Pythia, and were interpreted, usually with an ambiguous touch, by the priests. Delphi grew fabulously rich with offerings, and though they have almost all disappeared now, you can admire the ruins and try to picture it as it was during its 1.000 prestigious years.

Walk up the Sacred Way past the beautiful small Treasuries to the Temple of Apollo, location of the oracle; continue to the Museum with its superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the world famous Charioteer. A traditional country lunch will be offered at the nearby village of Arachova. After lunch you will board your coach and commence the drive to the town of kalambaka, after check-in your dinner will be served at the hotel and the evening will be at your leisure. Kalamaba is the picturesque town that sits at the foot of Meteora. After check-in your dinner will be served at the hotel and the evening will be at your leisure.

DAY 3

After breakfast you will board your coach for the visit of the Meteora Monasteries, admire the extraordinary rocks of Meteora which were formed as a result of the force of the nature and they appear to be suspended in the sky, crested with the celebrated monasteries. Today only six monasteries are inhabited, two of which have become nunneries. You are invited to delve into two of these remarkable phenomena, seemingly floating in the sky and serving as an example of the post-Byzantine era.

After the visit of the Monasteries you will commence your drive to the port of Piraeus in order to board your vessel for your cruise.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The timings indicated are only approximate, and are given here for general reference purposes and are subject to change.

EXTRA NIGHTS: Should you book any extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met per the flight details provided and transferred to the Divani Caravel Hotel. Note that check in time is 2:00pm. Kindly ensure that the cruise line has your most up to date flight details.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Athens International airport

Transfer to the hotel

10:15am to 2:30pm Check in - Time at leisure

4:30pm to 5:00pm Depart hotel for Panoramic drive of Athens to the Museum of

Acropolis

5:00pm to 6:30pm Guided visit of the New Acropolis Museum - Restrooms at the Museum

6:30pm to 6:45pm Depart for dinner in Plaka area

6:45pm to 8:00pm Return to the hotel

Evening at leisure

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:00am to 10:00am Depart hotel to Delphi

10:00am to 10:15am Restroom stop in Livadia

10:15am to 10:45am Arrive in Delphi

10:45am to 1:00pm Guided visit of the Site and Museum - Restrooms on site

1:00pm to 1:15pm Depart for Lunch venue in Arachova - Restrooms at the lunch venue

1:15pm to 2:15pm Lunch

2:15pm to 6:30pm Depart for Kalambaka

Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at the Amalia Hotel or similar

DAY 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:45am to 11:00am Depart hotel for Meteora, Visit Monasteries

11:00am to 4:45pm Depart for the Port of Piraeus comfort stop and quick lunch

included.

4:45pm Board your ship in Piraeus

Important Note: The Acropolis Museum is closed on Mondays therefore if you are in Athens on a Monday, you will visit the Acropolis instead.

The Monasteries scheduled to visit are:

The Monastery of the Great Meteron "Megalo Meteoro" (closed on Tuesdays)

The Nunnery of St. Stefanos "Agiou Stefanou" (closed on Mondays)

We will substitute a monastery that is closed with the: Moni Varlaam (closed on Thursdays)

Expected Weather: Sunny

What to Bring: Sunglasses, Hat, Comfortable walking shoes. Dress code is applicable at the Meteora Monasteries (knees and shoulders must be covered for the females)

Currency: EURO

Electricity: 220V

Luggage: Additional Luggage can be stored in the Hotel in Athens or it can travel with you on the coach.

Documents and Visa Requirements: Passport is required

Accommodations - we will only source different hotels in unforseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards.

Athens:

Divani Caravel Hotel

2 Vas. Alexandrou Avenue, Athens

Tel: +30 210 720 7000

Kalambaka:

Amalia Hotel or similar

Theopetra, Kalambaka, 422 00, Greece

Tel.: +30 2432 072 216

Program Includes for guests:

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Athens

Deluxe Chartered Coach,

Professional and fully qualified English speaking guide,

Hotel accommodation in Athens on B/B basis at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

Hotel accommodation Kalambaka on H/B basis at the Amalia Hotel or similar

2 Dinners

Lunch in Delphi and at Lamia

Entrance fees to all sites visited (Acropolis Museum, Arch. Site & Museum of Delphi & Meteora Monasteries)

All applicable taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the most current and updated arrival information so your transfer can be arranged. Should you book any additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided.

Program Excludes for guests: Gratuities for Guide and Driver, any meals not listed above, personal expenses and hotel incidentals

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

POST - SACRED TREASURES-GREECE

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience some of the most sacred sites in pristine Greece. After a scenic drive, you will find yourself in Delphi, the shrine of Apollo and considered by the ancients to be the physical and spiritual center of the earth. Visit the Meteora, one of the largest and most important monastery complexes in Greece. Built on sandstone rock pillars, the six monasteries appear to be suspended in the air. Explore the new Acropolis Museum in Athens, built to house the more than 4,000 artifacts found on the site of the Acropolis.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an extensive 2 day program that covers a lot of ground by luxury coach, there is a lot of driving involved but guests will have this unique opportunity to visit two of the most precious and sacred sites which lie in the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of Northern Greece.

Day 1

Upon disembarkation from your cruise ship board your coach for the scenic drive to Delphi. Delphi was considered by the ancients to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth. This shrine of Apollo, set nearly 2.000 feet up on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Here was the most respected oracle of antiquity. Even the most intelligent men, who lived during the brilliant civilization of Athens, believed implicitly in the responses of the god. These were given by the inspired priestess, the Pythia, and were interpreted, usually with an ambiguous touch, by the priests. Delphi grew fabulously rich with offerings, and though they have almost all disappeared now, you can admire the ruins and try to picture it as it was during its 1.000 prestigious years.

Walk up the Sacred Way past the beautiful small Treasuries to the Temple of Apollo, location of the oracle; continue to the Museum with its superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the world famous Charioteer.

Following your visit to the site enjoy a traditional country lunch which will be served at the picturesque village of Arachova.

After lunch sit back and relax and take in the scenery of your drive to Kalambaka. Kalamaba is the picturesque town that sits at the foot of Meteora. After check-in your dinner will be served at the hotel and the evening will be at your leisure.

DAY 2

Once breakfast is completed you will board your coach for the visit of the Meteora Monasteries, admire the extraordinary rocks of Meteora which were formed as a result of the force of the nature and they appear to be suspended in the sky, crested with the celebrated monasteries. Today only six monasteries are inhabited, two of which have become nunneries. You are invited to delve into two of these remarkable phenomena, seemingly floating in the sky and serving as an example of the post-Byzantine era. Please be respectful of the dress code in the monasteries and nunneries, no shorts are permitted and ladies are required to wear long skirts, some are available on site.

After the visit of the Monasteries you will commence your drive to Athens, a lunch stop will be made along the way. Arriving in Athens you will proceed directly to the hotel to check-in and a quick rest before your visit of the New Acropolis Museum.

The impressive building was completed and opened in 2009 and has an exhibition space of more than 14,000 square meters. Thanks to its particular architecture and the huge window fronts, you will get the impression to cross the ancient settlements on the slopes of the Acropolis. After your visit you will proceed to the historical center of Athens for your dinner.

Day 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out is 12:00nn. You will be transferred to the Athens International Airport per your flight schedule. Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights.

Land Program Step by Step:

Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The timings indicated are only approximate, and are given here for general reference purposes and are subject to change.

DAY 1

7.00am Vessel arrives in Piraeus port

7:30am to 8:00am Disembarkation at Piraeus port

8:00am to 11:00am Depart pier for Delphi

11:00am to 1:30pm Guided visit of Site & Museum - Restrooms at the Museum

1:30pm to 1:45pm Depart for lunch venue.

1:45pm to 3:15pm Lunch in Arachova - Restrooms at Lunch Venue

3:15pm to 7:15pm Depart Arachova for Kalambaka

Dinner at hotel.

Overnight at the Amalia Hotel or similar

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:30am to 11:00am Depart for Meteora Monasteries, visit Monasteries.

11:00am to 4:00pm Depart for Athens, comfort stop & lunch en route.

4:00pm to 5:30pm Check-in at the Hotel, some relaxation.

5:30pm to 8:30pm Depart for Acropolis Museum, guided visit and dinner in Plaka.

8:30pm to 08:45pm Return to Hotel and check in

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

DAY 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

12:00nn Official check-out time

Transfer to Athens International Airport based on your flight schedule. For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel.

EXTRA NIGHTS: Should you book any extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per your departure flight details. Please note that check out time is 12:00nn. Any meals other than breakfast as well as any activities are on your own after the program officially ends on the morning of Day 3.

Important Note: The Acropolis Museum is closed on Mondays therefore guests will visit Acropolis instead, on July 8th and on September 16th.

The Monasteries scheduled to visit are:

The Monastery of the Great Meteron "Megalo Meteoro" (closed on Tuesdays)

The Nunnery of St. Stefanos "Agiou Stefanou" (closed on Mondays)

We will substitute a monastery that is closed with the: Moni Varlaam (closed on Thursdays)

Expected Weather: Sunny

What to Bring: Sunglasses, Hat, Comfortable walking shoes. Dress code is applicable at the Meteora Monasteries (knees and shoulders must be covered for the females)

Currency: EURO

Electricity: 220V

Luggage: Guests can leave luggage in Athens if they wish or take it with you on the coach.

Documents and Visa Requirements: Passport is required

Accommodation - We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards

Athens:

Divani Caravel Hotel

2 Vas. Alexandrou Avenue, Athens

Tel: +30 210 720 7000

Kalambaka:

Amalia Hotel or similar

Theopetra, Kalambaka

422 00, Greece

Tel.: +30 2432 072 216

Program Includes for guests:

Transfer from the hotel in Athens to the airport

Deluxe Chartered Coach,

Professional and fully qualified English speaking guide,

Hotel accommodation in Athens on B/B basis at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

Hotel accommodation Kalambaka on H/B basis at the Amalia Hotel or similar

2 Dinners

Lunch in Delphi and at Lamia

Entrance fees to all sites visited (Acropolis Museum, Arch. Site & Museum of Delphi & Meteora Monasteries)

All applicable taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the most current and updated departure information so your transfer can be arranged. Should you book any additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided.

Program Excludes for guests: Gratuities for Guide and Driver, any meals not listed above, personal expenses and hotel incidentals

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; caps; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.