Visit the most archaeologically important sites in and around Athens, including the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon and Ancient Corinth, with a stop at the extraordinary manmade Corinth Canal as well.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an extensive 4-day program that covers a lot of ground by luxury coach. There is a lot of driving involved but guests will have a unique opportunity to visit two of the most precious and sacred sites in a beautiful and unspoiled part of Northern Greece. Due to the amount of walking over uneven ground and steps at the various ancient sites, this program is not suitable for guests who utilize a wheelchair, walker, cane or who have other mobility restrictions.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Piraeus, Greece, meet your guide and set off to Athens for a guided visit to the Acropolis site. You will pass by landmarks such as Constitution Square, the Houses of Parliament, the Neoclassical-style university buildings, the Royal Palace and the Old Olympic Stadium of Athens. The stadium is built entirely of marble and offers a great view of the Acropolis in the distance. The highlight is when you arrive at the foot of the magnificent Acropolis, one of the most famous and photographed ancient monuments in the world.

During the walking tour, the guide describes the history. Once you get to the top, you will have some free time to wander round and admire the ancient temples of Athena Nike and the towering Parthenon.

Afterwards, you will visit the breathtaking Acropolis Museum, whose collection of artifacts was excavated from the Acropolis. After browsing the museum, you will proceed to your hotel to check-in.

Note: Expect high temperatures in the summer months and heavy crowds. There are upwards of 100 or more un-even steps to get to the top of the monument. There is handrail in some spots but not everywhere. Those not wishing to venture to the top can remain at the bottom and wait for the group to return. The ground at the top is uneven. Large bags are not permitted here and must be left on the tour bus.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure with meals on your own.

DAY 2

After breakfast you will depart your hotel for a guided visit of the Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road, which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and passes through the beautiful suburbs of Glyfada, Kavouri, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Lagonissi.

At Cape Sounion you will visit the 5th century BC Temple of Poseidon, standing some 200 feet above the sea at the edge of a cliff. It is one of the most breathtaking and deeply moving sights in all of Greece. This is the place where the ancient Greeks worshipped their mighty god of the seas, Poseidon.

Lunch will be served in a traditional rustic taverna located in the small town of Kalyvia. In this eatery, you will enjoy truly traditional Greek cuisine.

In the evening, you will take a stroll through the enchanting historical area of Athens with its traditional streets, restaurants, shops and colorful old quarter, where ancient monuments and Byzantine churches are abundant. In the Plaka neighborhood, you will enjoy a traditional Greek dinner before walking back to your hotel.

DAY 3

After an American breakfast, you will board the coach and head to the Isthmus of Corinth to view the famous Corinth Canal, which is four miles long, 70 feet wide and has sloping sides 170 feet high. It connects the Ionian and Aegean seas to provide a maritime short cut. Note: this program does not include a transit of the canal.

Your next stop will be at Ancient Corinth. The ruins that lie in this area are a surprising mix of a 6th-century BC Greek city and a 44 BC Roman city -- the latter was built after Julius Caesar placed a colony on this desolate site. You will see the ruins and excavations of both, including where the Christian Basilica, the starting lines of a Greek racetrack, a sacred spring with its bronze lion's-head spouts, and the elaborate Roman fountain of Peirene were located.

After lunch you will visit the somber and mighty ruins of ancient Mycenae -- vestiges of a kingdom that, for 400 years, was the most powerful in all of Greece. Enter the Citadel of Mycenae on foot, approaching it through the famous Lion Gate. Inside are the shaft graves discovered by Schliemann. You will also visit the Beehive Tomb, known sometimes as the Tomb of Agamemnon, the Greek Commander-in-Chief during the Trojan War.

A short drive will bring you to the first capital of modern-day Greece after the war of Independence. Nafplion is now regarded as one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, and you will walk through its Venetian and neoclassical buildings, old neighborhoods and large squares. You will see the famous Bourtzi protecting the entrance to the harbor and Akronafplia and Palamidi castles, which add a sense of drama to this stunning seaport town.

DAY 4

After your breakfast and check out, transfer to the Athens airport for your flight home. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer time.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

Day 1

9:00am Disembark the ship Piraeus, Greece

Meet your guide and depart for Athens

10:00am Visit the Acropolis

11:45am Visit the Acropolis Museum

1:00pm Depart for your hotel

1:15pm Arrive at your hotel and check-in

Lunch and dinner are on own

Overnight at the Divani Caravel or similar hotel

*Note that guests on Grandeur's September 25 sailing will stay at the Divani Acropolis Hotel as Divani Caravel is not available

Day 2

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Depart for a coastal panoramic drive to Cape Sounion

10:50am Arrive at the Temple of Poseidon for a guided visit

11:50am Depart for lunch

12:30pm Lunch

2:00pm Return to your hotel

3:00pm Arrive at your hotel

7:00pm Depart for a guided walk in the Plaka neighborhood with dinner

10:00pm Walk back to your hotel

Overnight at the Divani Caravel or similar hotel

*Note that guests on Grandeur's September 25 sailing will stay at the Divani Acropolis Hotel as Divani Caravel is not available

Day 3

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Depart for the Corinth Canal

9:00am Photo stop at the Corinth Canal

9:20am Depart for Ancient Corinth

9:50am Guided visit of Ancient Corinth – Restrooms on site

11:00am Depart for Mycenae

11:30am Guided visit of Mycenae

1:00pm Depart for lunch

1:15pm Lunch

2:45pm Continue to Nafplion

3:15pm Guided walk through Nafplion

4:45pm Return drive to Athens

7:15pm Arrive at your hotel

Evening at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Divani Caravel or similar hotel

*Note that guests on Grandeur's September 25 sailing will stay at the Divani Acropolis Hotel as Divani Caravel is not available

Day 4

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

11:00am Official check out time at the hotel

TBA Transfer to the Athens International Airport

Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

Sunny and hot

July and August average 90 F during the day and 73 F in the evening

September average is 83 F during the day and 67 F in the evening

October average is 74 F during the day and 60 F in the evening

What to Bring

Sunglasses, hat, light loose clothing, comfortable walking shoes, cameras, chargers and sunscreen

Currency

EURO

Electricity

220V. Bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required to travel to Greece

Hotel

Divani Caravel

Leof. Vasileos Alexandrou 2, Athina 161 21, Greece

Phone: +30 21 0720 7000

OR

Divani Acropolis (Grandeur's September 25 sailing)

Parthenonos 19, Athina 117 42, Greece

Phone: +30 21 0928 0100

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights in Athens – standard double room – Divani Caravel or similar hotel

•Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Athens

•Deluxe chartered coach for day trips

•Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide throughout

•Meals as listed in the itinerary including beverages (Kalyvia and Kolizeras)

•Entrance fees to all sites visited (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Corinth, Temple of Poseidon)

•Any applicable taxes

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes:

Gratuities for guides and drivers

Any meals not listed above

Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

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, gravel and 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.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: U$1.399 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Enjoy the freedom of exploring Positano and the town of Amalfi on your own, an experience that beautifully complements a guided walk through the excavated ruins of Herculaneum and a hands-on cooking class.

Note: This program includes walking for up to 2 hours over uneven ground at the ruins of Herculaneum, climbing steps and strolling the winding, hilly, terraced streets of Positano and Amalfi. Therefore, it is not recommended for guests who require the use of a wheelchair, walker or cane.

DAY 1 – April 23, 2025

After disembarking the ship in Salerno, you will travel towards Herculaneum, a summer resort for ancient Romans who appreciated its position overlooking the Bay of Naples. Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It too was buried beneath mud and volcanic ash for centuries, until excavations began in the mid-18th century. As you walk among the remains that have been unearthed, you will see houses, shops, baths and even personal effects, some of them preserved intact.

You will then make a rest stop at a nearby factory where you can freshen up as well as watch cameos being made.

Continuing on, you will soon reach Cantine del Vesuvio, a family-owned winery whose vineyards blanket the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic soil is exceptionally fertile as you will discover while walking through the estate’s organic garden.

Seeing the garden up-close will provide an excellent introduction to the hands-on cooking class that follows as you will prepare the dishes with ingredients fresh-picked from the garden, such as Piennolo heirloom tomatoes. Other ingredients such as lemons will be locally sourced.

After dining on the delectable lunch, you will drive along the awe-inspiring dramatic Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In time, you will stop in Positano, a former fishing village that has become a retreat for the wealthy and certainly one of the most famous towns along the Amalfi Coast.

Once you have checked into the boutique Hotel Poseidon, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. You will enjoy complete access to the hotel’s L’Onda spa (services are an additional charge), the outdoor pool, restaurant and Il Tridende cocktail bar. The latter is a fine place for a romantic moment while watching the sunset. If you wish to explore further, Positano becomes even more magical at night.

DAY 2 - April 24, 2025

Following breakfast at the hotel, either meet your guide for a walking tour of the town or enjoy a morning of free time to do whatever you wish. You may do nothing more ambitious than sit on the terrace with a cappuccino and crispy fogliatella pastry or head into Positano to wander about on your own.

By mid-day, you will depart for the town of Amalfi, following the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site hailed for its physical beauty and biodiversity. The narrow road winds along the rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, with each twist and turn offering new and breathtaking vistas of the Italian Riviera.

Upon arriving in the town of Amalfi, you will have free time to shop, dine or visit landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, which characterized by a striped Byzantine façade.

Afterwards, you will drive to Salerno to re-board the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

8:00am Disembark in Salerno, meet local guide and depart for Herculaneum

9:15am Arrive and visit the archeological site Herculaneum

11:15am Rest stop at a cameo craft shop and continue to Mt. Vesuvius

12:00pm Hands-on cooking class and lunch at Cantine del Vesuvio

4:00pm Drive to your hotel in Positano

5:45pm Check-in at your hotel

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own

Overnight at Hotel Poseidon or similar hotel

DAY 2

8:30am Breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Meet your guide for a walking tour of Positano or free time

12:30pm Depart for the town of Amalfi following the Amalfi coastline

1:30pm Visit the town of Amalfi with free time to browse further

4:30pm Drive to Salerno

5:45pm Approximate return to the port of Salerno

Expected Weather

Average daytime temperature in April is 67 F / 19 C

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, light jacket for the evening, hat, sunscreen, camera, bathing suit, charger and an umbrella.

Local Currency

Euro

Electricity

220 volts. Bring a universal travel adaptor for electric equipment.

Luggage

One overnight bag per person.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Hotel

Hotel Poseidon

Address Via Pasitea 148

Phone: +39 089811111

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests

•One night at the Hotel Poseidon or similar (Superior room) including breakfast

•English speaking escort throughout

•Cooking class with lunch on Day 1

•Entry to Herculaneum

Program Excludes for guests

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Lunch on both days

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.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Price: U$1.599 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.