Atenas (Pireu)

Gain a remarkable understanding of the ancient world by browsing key archaeological ruins and historical sites that will reveal the complexities of that Greek civilization, while pausing along the way to sample superb Greek wines.

This is a small group program and thus limited to 14 participants.

NOTA: there are lengthy drives on this program and guests with mobility issues may have difficulty with the terrain at the ruins of Delphi

DIA 1

Disembark the ship in Piraeus and depart for the Peloponnese area, where you will board a boat and transit the Corinth Canal. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The canal was dug at sea level and has no locks, unlike many other canals. During the transit, you will learn about early attempts to construct a canal in this location, including a failed attempt during Nero’s reign in 1st century.

You will then proceed to an ancient section of Corinth to view an archaeological site with a surprising mix of ruins. Some of the remains are from a 6th-century BC Greek city, while others are from a 44 BC Roman colony built at the end of Julius Caesar’s reign. Some of the more fascinating highlights include a Christian basilica, the starting lines of a Greek racetrack, a sacred spring with bronze lion’s-head spouts, and the elaborate Roman fountain of Peirene, which according to myth was where Pegasus drank.

The Nemea wine region is among Greece's most important red-wine appellation. The mountains and valleys surrounding the village of Nemea have been producing wine for centuries, mostly from the native Agiorgitiko grape. A wide range of wines are made with this red grape variety, including dry wines and lighter, sweeter ones. While visiting a nearby wine estate, you will sample a selection of distinct wines and enjoy a light lunch.

Continuing on, you will cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type. The bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula, to Antirrio on mainland Greece.

Once on the mainland, you will stop at Nafpaktos, a seaside town known for its lengthy beach and an impressive Venetian castle. The naval Battle of Lepanto occurred just off the coast in 1571. The Ottoman fleet was soundly defeated, marking the end of the western expansion of the Ottoman Turks. Miguel Cervantes, who later wrote “Don Quixote,” lost the use of his left arm during the battle.

Ahead, lies the small coastal towns of Galaxidi and Itea, which you will pass on the way to Arachova. You will spend the evening there at the Anemolia Hotel. Dinner will be offered at the hotel or a restaurant in Arachova.

DIA 2

After an American breakfast at the hotel, you will begin an immensely scenic drive into central Greece, eventually stopping in Delphi. The ancients believed the site to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth.

You will walk along the Sacred Way, following the same path up Mount Parnassus that the ancient pilgrims took to seek advice from the Oracle of Delphi. The pilgrims would ask the oracle questions about the future, and she would answer somewhat cryptically. Even so, the oracle was famous throughout Greece and far beyond.

You will also browse a museum at Delphi with a superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the glorious Charioteer, one of the finest bronze statues from ancient Greece.

A short drive will bring you to the village of Distomo and on towards the Monastery of Ossios Loukas, which dates to the 10th century. UNESCO declared the walled monastery a World Heritage site for its outstanding Byzantine religious architecture. Please note that women must wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders to enter.

Upon returning to the hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

NOTA: This program includes walking over steep and uneven terrain with steps in places at the ruins of Delphi (the Sacred Way) with no places to sit, other than on rocks. The area also offers very little shade. Make sure to have a hat and sunscreen. Guests with mobility restrictions may find it difficult to make it to the top however the museum is accessible.

DIA 3

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Athens with a small deviation to visit the spectacular, family-owned winery Domaine Hatzimichalis. You will enjoy a tasting of its award-winning wines.

In Athens, you will be transferred to your hotel in the Kolonaki neighborhood. Following check-in, the afternoon will be free to explore the area on your own. Kolonaki is known for its upscale shopping and trendy bars, so you will have plenty of choices.

This evening, you will dine at the seaside restaurant Varoulko at the Microlimano marino. Michelin-star chef Lefteris Lazarou created the restaurant menu, so expect a fantastic dining experience. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel to spend the night.

DIA 4

Desfrute o café da manhã no hotel. Check out is 11:00am. 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.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo:

• Observação: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Todos os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados (no momento da impressão) serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• O transfer de saída não está incluído se os hóspedes partirem antes do último dia do programa.

DIA 1

8:00am Disembark in Piraeus and depart for the Corinth Canal

9:15am Arrive at the Isthmus of Corinth commence transit

10:45am Depart for Ancient Corinth

11:00am Guided tour of Ancient Corinth – Restrooms on site

11:45pm Depart for Nemea

12:30pm Commence Winery visit with light Lunch – Restrooms on site

2:30pm Depart for the Rio-Antirio Bridge

3:30pm Cross to Mainland Greece

3:50pm Shortstop at Nafplaktos

4:20pm Depart for Arachova

6:00pm Arrive at Arachova

8:00pm Dinner in the hotel or restaurant in Arachova

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or similar

DIA 2

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Depart hotel to Delphi

9:15am Guided visit of the Site and Museum – Restrooms on site

11:00am Depart for Ossios Lukas

11:30pm Guided visit of the Ossios Lukas Monastery – Restrooms on site

12:30pm Depart for Lunch venue

1:00pm Lunch

2:30pm Depart for your hotel

Afternoon and evening at Leisure

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel Hotel or similar

DIA 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Depart hotel for Atalanti

11:00am Visit Domaine Hatzimichalis wine tasting and snacks – Restrooms on site

12:00pm Depart for Athens

2:00pm Arrive at your hotel – check in

Time at leisure

7:30pm Depart for dinner at Varoulko in Microlimano

9:30pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at the St. George Lycabettus Hotel or similar

DIA 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

11:00am 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.

Noites Extras: Caso você reserve diárias extras pela companhia de cruzeiro, você será transportado para o aeroporto conforme os detalhes do voo fornecidos. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Outras refeições além do café da manhã são por sua conta após o dia 4 do seu programa.

Transporte: Todos os hóspedes que reservam seus voos de forma independente devem garantir que a companhia de cruzeiros tenha os detalhes de voo mais atualizados para que as transferências para o aeroporto possam ser organizadas. Se os detalhes do voo não forem recebidos 14 dias antes da data de início do cruzeiro, os transfers não serão organizados.

Se você reservar noites extras por conta própria ou se seu voo não for no último dia do programa, os transfers não estarão incluídos.

Se seu voo de partida atrasar, você poderá reservar uma noite extra para poder ocupar o seu quarto até a partida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Os quartos para o dia só podem ser pagos diretamente no hotel.

Please Note

There is a large number of uneven steps at Ancient Corinth and Delphi.

Large bags are not permitted inside the archaeological sites and museums.

Clima provável

Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers. Temperatures average 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) in August but can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

O que trazer

Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera and charger.

Moeda

O Euro. Dólares americanos não são aceitos.

Eletricidade

220V. We recommend bringing a travel adaptor for electric devices.

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

É necessário um passaporte válido.

Acomodações

Domotel Anemolia

Arachova, Delphi

Tel.: +30 22670 31640

St. George Lycabettus

Kleomenous, 2, Athens

Tel.: +30 210 7416 000

We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a 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 hotels listed in this program will be used.

O programa inclui

•Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide throughtout

•2 nights in Arachova at the Domotel Anemolia or similar hotel (executive double room)

•1 night in Athens at the St. George Lycabettus or similar hotel (standard double room with Acropolis view)

•Breakfast daily and all other meals per the itinerary

•Entrance fees to all sites visited

•Winery visits per the itinerary

•Corinth Canal transit

•All applicable taxes

• Transfers

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (de forma independente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de saída para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de saída não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

•Gratuities for guides and drivers

• As refeições ou bebidas não estão listadas acima

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 60 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 60 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

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.

IMPORTANTE: 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.

DIA 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.

Nota: 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.

O restante do dia é livre, com refeições por sua conta.

DIA 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.

DIA 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. Nota: 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.

DIA 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.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo:

• Observação: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Todos os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados (no momento da impressão) serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• O transfer de saída não está incluído se os hóspedes partirem antes do último dia do programa.

DIA 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 Grand Hyatt or similar hotel

DIA 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 Grand Hyatt or similar hotel

DIA 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 Grand Hyatt or similar hotel

DIA 4

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

11:00am 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

Noites Extras: Caso você reserve diárias extras pela companhia de cruzeiro, você será transportado para o aeroporto conforme os detalhes do voo fornecidos. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Outras refeições além do café da manhã são por sua conta após o dia 4 do seu programa.

Transporte: Todos os hóspedes que reservam seus voos de forma independente devem garantir que a companhia de cruzeiros tenha os detalhes de voo mais atualizados para que as transferências para o aeroporto possam ser organizadas. Se os detalhes do voo não forem recebidos 14 dias antes da data de início do cruzeiro, os transfers não serão organizados.

Se você reservar noites extras por conta própria ou se seu voo não for no último dia do programa, os transfers não estarão incluídos.

Se seu voo de partida atrasar, você poderá reservar uma noite extra para poder ocupar o seu quarto até a partida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Os quartos para o dia só podem ser pagos diretamente no hotel.

Clima provável

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

O que trazer

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

Moeda

EURO

Eletricidade

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

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

A valid passport is required to travel to Greece

Hotel

Grand Hyatt

Leoforos Andrea Siggrou 115, Athina 117 45

Tel.: +30 21 4402 1234

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

•3 nights in Athens at the Grand Hyatt or similar hotel – standard double room

•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

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de saída para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de saída não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa exclui:

Gratuities for guides and drivers

Qualquer refeição não mencionada acima

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

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 90 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Gain a remarkable understanding of the ancient world by browsing key archaeological ruins and historical sites that will reveal the complexities of that Greek civilization, while pausing along the way to sample superb Greek wines.

This is a small group program and thus limited to 14 participants.

DIA 1

Upon arriving at the Athens International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Kolonaki neighborhood. Following check-in, the afternoon will be free to explore the area on your own. Kolonaki is known for its upscale shopping and trendy bars, so you will have plenty of choices.

Check in time at the hotel is at 3:00pm.

This evening, you will dine at the seaside restaurant Varoulko at the Microlimano marino. Michelin-star chef Lefteris Lazarou created the restaurant menu, so expect a fantastic dining experience with a sea food-based menu. Kindly advise us with any dietary restrictions at least 21 days before arrival. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel to spend the night. Please ensure your flight is scheduled to arrive prior to 5:00pm.

NOTA: should you have any special dietary requirements, kindly advise the Regent Reservations Team to note your land program booking at least 90 days before departing for your program. Any last-minute requests may not be able to be accommodated.

DIA 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for the Peloponnese area, where you will have a photo stop at the Corinth Canal. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The canal was dug at sea level and has no locks, unlike many other canals. During the transit, you will learn about early attempts to construct a canal in this location, including a failed attempt during Nero’s reign in 1st century.

You will then proceed to an ancient section of Corinth to view an archaeological site with a surprising mix of ruins. Some of the remains are from a 6th-century BC Greek city, while others are from a 44 BC Roman colony built at the end of Julius Caesar’s reign. Some of the more fascinating highlights include a Christian basilica, the starting lines of a Greek racetrack, a sacred spring with bronze lion’s-head spouts, and the elaborate Roman fountain of Peirene, which according to myth was where Pegasus drank.

The Nemea wine region is among Greece's most important red-wine appellation. The mountains and valleys surrounding the village of Nemea have been producing wine for centuries, mostly from the native Agiorgitiko grape. A wide range of wines are made with this red grape variety, including dry wines and lighter, sweeter ones. While visiting a nearby wine estate, you will sample a selection of distinct wines and enjoy a light lunch.

Continuing on, you will cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type. The bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula, to Antirrio on mainland Greece.

Once on the mainland, you will stop at Nafpaktos, a seaside town known for its lengthy beach and an impressive Venetian castle. The naval Battle of Lepanto occurred just off the coast in 1571. The Ottoman fleet was soundly defeated, marking the end of the western expansion of the Ottoman Turks. Miguel Cervantes, who later wrote “Don Quixote,” lost the use of his left arm during the battle.

Ahead, lie the small coastal towns of Galaxidi and Itea, which you will pass on the way to Arachova where you will spend the evening. Dinner will be offered at the hotel or a restaurant in Arachova.

DIA 3

After an American breakfast at the hotel, you will begin an immensely scenic drive into central Greece, eventually stopping in Delphi. The ancients believed the site to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth.

You will walk along the Sacred Way, following the same path up Mount Parnassus that the ancient pilgrims took to seek advice from the Oracle of Delphi. The pilgrims would ask the oracle questions about the future, and she would answer somewhat cryptically. Even so, the oracle was famous throughout Greece and far beyond.

You will also browse through a museum at Delphi which houses a superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the glorious Charioteer, one of the finest bronze statues from ancient Greece.

A short drive will bring you to the village of Distomo and on towards the Monastery of Ossios Loukas, which dates to the 10th century. UNESCO declared the walled monastery a World Heritage site for its outstanding Byzantine religious architecture. Please note that women must wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders to enter.

Upon returning to the hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own. For your convenience, a transfer will be provided into town at 5pm, returning at 8pm.

DIA 4

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Athens with a small deviation to visit the spectacular, family-owned winery Domaine Hatzimichalis. You will enjoy a tasting of its award-winning wines before continuing on to the

port of Piraeus to board the cruise ship.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo

• A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Você receberá um itinerário final de nosso operador terrestre com uma carta de boas-vindas na chegada ou em seu hotel. Leia a carta e seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

Noites Extras

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program.

• Se você reservar diárias extras pela companhia de cruzeiro, você será atendido conforme os detalhes do voo fornecidos e transportado para o seu hotel. O check-in é às 15h00 (sujeito a alterações). Refeições que não sejam o café da manhã, assim como quaisquer atividades são por sua conta até o Dia 2 do programa.

• Se tiver um voo com chegada antecipada, poderá reservar uma noite extra, uma vez que o seu quarto não estará pronto para ocupação até aproximadamente 15h00.

• Se você reservar noites adicionais por conta própria, os transfers não estão incluídos.

DIA 1

Arrive at Athens International airport

You are met and transferred to your hotel

3:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel

Afternoon at leisure

Flights should be scheduled to arrive before 5:00pm

7:30pm Depart for dinner at Varoulko in Microlimano

9:30pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the St. George Lycabettus or a similar hotel

NOTA: should you have any special dietary requirements, kindly advise the Regent Reservations Team to note your land program booking at least 90 days before departing for your program. Any last-minute requests may not be able to be accommodated.

DIA 2

Café da manhã no hotel.

8:00am Depart for Corinth Canal

9:15am Arrive at the Isthmus of Corinth for a photo stop

9:45am Depart for ancient Corinth

10:00am Guided tour of ancient Corinth

11:30am Depart for Nemea

12:00pm Winery visit with light lunch

1:30pm Depart for the Rio-Antirio Bridge

3:00pm Cross to mainland Greece

3:15pm Stop at Nafpaktos

4:15pm Depart for Arachova

6:00pm Arrive at Arachova

8:00pm Dinner included at your hotel

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or a similar hotel

DIA 3

Café da manhã no hotel.

9:00am Depart for Delphi

9:15am Guided visit of the archaeological site

11:00am Depart for Ossios Loukas Monastery

11:45am Guided visit of the Ossios Loukas Monastery

12:45pm Depart for lunch venue

1:00pm Lunch

2:30pm Return to the hotel

Afternoon and evening at leisure, dinner on your own

5:00pm Transfer available to the centre of Arachova

8:00pm Return transfer available from Arachova to hotel

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or a similar hotel

DIA 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Depart the hotel for Atalanti

11:00am Visit Domaine Hatzimichalis for wine tasting and snacks

12:15pm Depart for Piraeus

2:30pm Arrive at the port for embarkation

Please Note

There is a large number of uneven steps at Ancient Corinth and Delphi.

Large bags are not permitted inside the archaeological sites and museums.

Clima provável

Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers. Temperatures average 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) in August but can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

O que trazer

Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and charger.

Moeda

O Euro. Dólares americanos não são aceitos.

Eletricidade

220V. We recommend bringing a travel adaptor for electric devices.

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

É necessário um passaporte válido.

Acomodações

Domotel Anemolia

Arachova, Delphi

Tel.: +30 22670 31640

St. George Lycabettus

Kleomenous, 2, Athens

Tel.: +30 210 7416 000

We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a 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 hotels listed in this program will be used.

O programa inclui

•2 nights in Arachova at the Domotel Anemolia or similar hotel (executive double room)

•1 night in Athens at the St. George Lycabettus or similar hotel (Signature room with balcony, exterior view to Lycabettus or city view)

•Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide

•Buffet breakfast daily with coffee, tea and juice

•All other meals per the itinerary, half bottle of wine per person during dinner at Varoulko

•Entrance fees to all sites visited

•Winery visits per the itinerary

•Corinth Canal photo stop

•All applicable taxes

• Transfers

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de chegada para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de chegada não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

•Gratuities for guides and drivers

• As refeições ou bebidas não estão listadas acima

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. 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. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 60 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 60 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento.

There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada. Arrangements for accommodations and transfers then will be at the expense of guests.

Gain a remarkable understanding of the ancient world by browsing key archaeological ruins and historical sites that will reveal the complexities of that Greek civilization, while pausing along the way to sample superb Greek wines. This is a small group program and thus limited to 14 participants.

NOTA: there are lengthy drives on this program and guests with mobility issues may have difficulty with the terrain at the ruins of Delphi

OBSERVE TAMBÉM: Initially, a decision was taken during the peak pandemic period to undergo an extensive widening of the canal at Corinth. Works commenced and were scheduled to be completed already; however, according to the relevant authorities, the suppliers for this project are now very far behind schedule. There are hopes to have the canal operational for transit mid summer 2023 however this cannot be guaranteed. Should your 2023 program date be affected, a photo stop will be made to see the Canal in lieu of the crossing. Your final cruise documents (21 days before sailing) will have the most up to date information for your program.

DIA 1

Upon arriving at the Athens International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Kolonaki neighborhood. Following check-in, the afternoon will be free to explore the area on your own. Kolonaki is known for its upscale shopping and trendy bars, so you will have plenty of choices.

O horário de check-in do hotel é 15:00.

This evening, you will dine at the seaside restaurant Varoulko at the Microlimano marino. Michelin-star chef Lefteris Lazarou created the restaurant menu, so expect a fantastic dining experience. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel to spend the night.

DIA 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for the Peloponnese area, where you will board a boat and transit the Corinth Canal. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The canal was dug at sea level and has no locks, unlike many other canals. During the transit, you will learn about early attempts to construct a canal in this location, including a failed attempt during Nero’s reign in 1st century.

You will then proceed to an ancient section of Corinth to view an archaeological site with a surprising mix of ruins. Some of the remains are from a 6th-century BC Greek city, while others are from a 44 BC Roman colony built at the end of Julius Caesar’s reign. Some of the more fascinating highlights include a Christian basilica, the starting lines of a Greek racetrack, a sacred spring with bronze lion’s-head spouts, and the elaborate Roman fountain of Peirene, which according to myth was where Pegasus drank.

The Nemea wine region is among Greece's most important red-wine appellation. The mountains and valleys surrounding the village of Nemea have been producing wine for centuries, mostly from the native Agiorgitiko grape. A wide range of wines are made with this red grape variety, including dry wines and lighter, sweeter ones. While visiting a nearby wine estate, you will sample a selection of distinct wines and enjoy a light lunch.

Continuing on, you will cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type. The bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula, to Antirrio on mainland Greece.

Once on the mainland, you will stop at Nafpaktos, a seaside town known for its lengthy beach and an impressive Venetian castle. The naval Battle of Lepanto occurred just off the coast in 1571. The Ottoman fleet was soundly defeated, marking the end of the western expansion of the Ottoman Turks. Miguel Cervantes, who later wrote “Don Quixote,” lost the use of his left arm during the battle.

Ahead, lie the the small coastal towns of Galaxidi and Itea, which you will pass on the way to Arachova. You will spend the evening there at the Anemolia Hotel. Dinner will be offered at the hotel or a restaurant in Arachova.

Nota: The group will have a photo stop at the Canal should construction not be complete.

DIA 3

After an American breakfast at the hotel, you will begin an immensely scenic drive into central Greece, eventually stopping in Delphi. The ancients believed the site to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth.

You will walk along the Sacred Way, following the same path up Mount Parnassus that the ancient pilgrims took to seek advice from the Oracle of Delphi. The pilgrims would ask the oracle questions about the future, and she would answer somewhat cryptically. Even so, the oracle was famous throughout Greece and far beyond.

You will also browse a museum at Delphi with a superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the glorious Charioteer, one of the finest bronze statues from ancient Greece.

A short drive will bring you to the village of Distomo and on towards the Monastery of Ossios Loukas, which dates to the 10th century. UNESCO declared the walled monastery a World Heritage site for its outstanding Byzantine religious architecture. Please note that women must wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders to enter.

Upon returning to the hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

NOTA: This program includes walking over steep and uneven terrain with steps in places at the ruins of Delphi (the Sacred Way) with no places to sit, other than on rocks. The area also offers very little shade. Make sure to have a hat and sunscreen. Guests with mobility restrictions may find it difficult to make it to the top however the museum is accessible.

DIA 4

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Athens with a small deviation to visit the spectacular, family-owned winery Domaine Hatzimichalis. You will enjoy a tasting of its award-winning wines before continuing on to the

port of Piraeus to board the cruise ship.

DIA 1

Arrive at Athens International airport

You are met and transferred to your hotel

3:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

Afternoon at leisure

7:30pm Depart for dinner at Varoulko in Microlimano

9:30pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the St. George Lycabettus or a similar hotel

DIA 2

Café da manhã no hotel.

8:00am Depart for Corinth Canal

9:15am Arrive at the Isthmus of Corinth and commence transit

10:45am Depart for ancient Corinth

11:00am Guided tour of ancient Corinth

11:45am Depart for Nemea

12:30pm Commence winery visit with light lunch

2:30pm Depart for the Rio-Antirio Bridge

3:30pm Cross to mainland Greece

3:50pm Stop at Nafpaktos

4:20pm Depart for Arachova

6:00pm Arrive at Arachova

8:00pm Dinner in the hotel or restaurant

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or a similar hotel

DIA 3

Café da manhã no hotel.

9:00am Depart for Delphi

9:15am Guided visit of the archaeological site

11:00am Depart for Ossios Loukas Monastery

11:30am Guided visit of the Ossios Loukas Monastery

12:30pm Depart for lunch venue

1:00pm Lunch

2:30pm Return to the hotel

Afternoon and evening at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or a similar hotel

DIA 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Depart the hotel for Atalanti

11:00am Visit Domaine Hatzimichalis for wine tasting and snacks

12:00pm Depart for Piraeus

2:00pm Arrive at the port for embarkation

Please Note

There is a large number of uneven steps at Ancient Corinth and Delphi.

Large bags are not permitted inside the archaeological sites and museums.

Clima provável

Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers. Temperatures average 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) in August but can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

O que trazer

Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera and charger.

Moeda

O Euro. Dólares americanos não são aceitos.

Eletricidade

220V. We recommend bringing a travel adaptor for electric devices.

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

É necessário um passaporte válido.

Acomodações

Domotel Anemolia

Arachova, Delphi

Tel.: +30 22670 31640

St. George Lycabettus

Kleomenous, 2, Athens

Tel.: +30 210 7416 000

We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a 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 hotels listed in this program will be used.

O programa inclui

•Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide

•2 nights in Arachova at the Domotel Anemolia or similar hotel (executive double room)

•1 night in Athens at the St. George Lycabettus or similar hotel (standard double room with Acropolis view)

•Breakfast daily and all other meals per the itinerary

•Entrance fees to all sites visited

•Winery visits per the itinerary

•Corinth Canal transit or photo stop should construction not be complete

•All applicable taxes

• Transfers

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de chegada para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de chegada não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

•Gratuities for guides and drivers

• As refeições ou bebidas não estão listadas acima

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 90 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento.

There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada. Arrangements for accommodations and transfers then will be at the expense of guests.

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.

IMPORTANTE: 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.

DIA 1

Upon arrival to the Athens International Airport, you will be met outside the baggage claim area and transferred to your hotel in the center of Athens.

Check in time is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. For very early arrivals, you may wish to book an extra night so your room will be ready upon arrival.

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

NOTA: should you have any special dietary requirements, kindly advise the Regent Reservations Team to note your land program booking at least 90 days before departing for your program. Any last-minute requests may not be able to be accommodated.

DIA 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 returning to your hotel.

DIA 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. Nota: 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.

DIA 4

After your breakfast, you will depart hotel for your 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 the port.

Nota: 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.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo

• A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Você receberá um itinerário final de nosso operador terrestre com uma carta de boas-vindas na chegada ou em seu hotel. Leia a carta e seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

Noites Extras

• Se você reservar diárias extras pela companhia de cruzeiro, você será atendido conforme os detalhes do voo fornecidos e transportado para o seu hotel. O check-in é às 15h00 (sujeito a alterações). As refeições (exceto o café da manhã) e as atividades são por sua conta até o Dia 2 do programa.

• Se tiver um voo com chegada antecipada, poderá reservar uma noite extra, uma vez que o seu quarto não estará pronto para ocupação até aproximadamente 15h00.

• Se você reservar noites adicionais por conta própria, os transfers não estão incluídos.

DIA 1

Chegada ao Aeroporto Internacional de Atenas.

Meet and Greet and transfer to your hotel

3:00pm Check-in at the hotel

Remainder of the day at leisure, meals on your own Overnight at the Divani Caravel or similar hotel

NOTA: should you have any special dietary requirements, kindly advise the Regent Reservations Team to note your land program booking at least 90 days before departing for your program. Any last-minute requests may not be able to be accommodated.

Recepção e transfers

• Os documentos finais do cruzeiro serão enviados por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. O número de telefone do agente terrestre local estará na página 1, se você não conseguir localizar o representante de recepção na chegada. Esteja ciente de que o representante pode estar ajudando outras pessoas e pode não estar à vista quando você sair da alfândega e da área de coleta de bagagem.

• Procure alguém segurando uma placa com o logotipo da companhia de cruzeiros e possivelmente seu nome. Em caso de dúvida, peça ao pessoal do aeroporto indicar o local do ponto de encontro para transfers ou para chamar nosso representante.

• Recepção e transfers são organizados para os hóspedes que chegam no 1.º dia de uma programação em terra ou para noites extras reservadas pela companhia de cruzeiro e são organizados com base nos detalhes do voo recebidos pelos hóspedes pelo menos 14 dias antes de embarcar. Os hóspedes que chegarem de forma independente antes da data de início do programa não terão o transfer incluído.

• Se não recebermos os detalhes do seu voo ou se os seus voos tiverem mudado e a equipe terrestre dos serviços de destino não tiver sido notificada, o transfer não poderá ser fornecido e os hóspedes serão responsáveis por chegar ao hotel da programação em terra às suas próprias custas. Contate imediatamente nosso Departamento de Reservas para qualquer alteração de voo antes da saída.

DIA 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

DIA 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

DIA 4

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Check out, and drive around Athens to the Acropolis

9:00am Guided visit of the Acropolis

11:00am Depart for the Acropolis Museum

11:15am Guided visit of the Acropolis Museum – Restrooms at the Museum

12:45pm Transfer to the port

1:15pm Board your ship in Piraeus

IMPORTANTE: 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 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. Due to the amount of walking and over uneven ground with 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.

Clima provável

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

O que trazer

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

Moeda

EURO

Eletricidade

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

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

A valid passport is required to travel to Greece

Hotel

Divani Caravel

Overnight at the Divani Caravel or similar hotel

Leof. Vasileos Alexandrou 2, Athina 161 21, Greece

Tel.: +30 21 0720 7000

*Só substituiremos hotéis em ocasiões inesperadas. Se o hotel for substituído, será semelhante e com classificações e padrões iguais, e os hóspedes serão avisados com antecedência. Se os hóspedes não forem avisados da mudança antes da saída, então os hotéis listados no programa serão utilizados.

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

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

•Transfer from the airport to your hotel 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

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (de forma independente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de chegada para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de chegada não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa exclui:

Gratuities for guides and drivers

Qualquer refeição não mencionada acima

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

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 90 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises (International Offices)

GHA Discovery Collection Athens 2025 programme PRE cruise

Day 1 – Arrival Day

Transfers have been arranged for guests arriving today. If you have not purchased flights through Regent Seven Seas Cruises, please ensure we have your flight details so that the transfer can meet you. Upon arrival at Athens Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hotel, Athens. As one of Athens’ most iconic hotels, Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso offers the epitome of timeless luxury. The hotel offers an array of facilities and activities, from a stunning seafront setting, a private beach, outdoor swimming pools, restaurants, and wellness centre. This evening we have arranged a Welcome Cocktail BBQ hosted by a Regent Seven Seas Cruises representative.

- Meals included – N/A

Dia 2

After breakfast at the hotel, we have arranged a “Best of Athens” tour including such sights as The Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena and more. Immerse yourself in Greek culture at the Acropolis Museum and end the tour with panoramic views atop Mount Lycabettus. Approximate duration 4 hours. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax enjoy the superb Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hotel.

- Meals included – Breakfast.

Dia 3

This afternoon experience some of the most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day tour of Cape Sounion and experience a stunning sunset from the Temple of Poseidon. The morning and remainder of the evening is at leisure.

- Meals included – Breakfast.

Dia 4

After a leisurely breakfast time to say goodbye to the stunning south Attica region and head to the port of Piraeus to embark on your luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship. Transfer pickup time will be advised locally to coincide with embarkation which typically starts at 12 noon.

- Meals included – Breakfast.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE?

- 3 nights in Athens at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hotel, B&B basis

- Superior Room - All rooms are equipped with Flat screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, Luxurious marble bathroom, hair dryer, bathrobes & slippers, vanity set, tea & coffee making facilities, 24-hour room service, mini-bar, in-room safe, fully furnished balcony.

- Welcome cocktail BBQ

- “Best of Athens” private tour with personal guide

- Excursion to Temple of Poseidon at Sunset

- Arrival transfers (please provide flight details).

- Transfer to the ship on embarkation day

– Transporte de Malas

Visa’s:

Please check requirements before confirming your booking.

Observe:

All programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Tours may vary. A ordem da programação está sujeita a alterações. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de arranjos de hotel ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 conforme programado serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact RSSC at +44 23 8082 1390.

It is a pleasure to have you as our guest.

Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit two of the most precious and sacred sites which lie in the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of Northern Greece.

NOTA: This is an extensive 4-day program that covers a lot of ground both on foot and by luxury coach. There is a lot of driving involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties due to the amount of walking, steps and uneven ground.

DIA 1

Upon arrival to the Athens International airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the center of Athens. The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure with meals on your own.

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel.

Note that check in time at the hotel is at 3:00pm.

DIA 2

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then meet your guide in the lobby to begin your sightseeing tour of Athens.

Begin with a visit to the famous site of the Acropolis. En route you will drive by Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, the Neo-Classical style university buildings, the Royal Palace and the Old Olympic Stadium of Athens.

Arriving at the foot of the Acropolis, one of the most photographed ancient monuments in the world, you will set off with your group on a walking tour to the top. Your guide will stop along the way to brief you on its history. Once you get to the top you will have some free time to explore and take photographs. Admire the ancient temples of Athena Nike and the towering Parthenon as well as the gorgeous view of the city of Athens below.

Nota: 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 a handrail in some spots but not all. Those not wishing to venture to the top can remain at the bottom and wait for the group to return. At the top the ground is uneven. Large bags are not permitted here and will need to be left on the tour bus.

Next you will visit the breathtaking Acropolis Museum – an impressive building that was completed and opened in 2009 and has an exhibition space of more than 14,000 square meters. It houses every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Following your visit of the museum, take a stroll with your group through the enchanting, traditional streets of Plaka, the colorful old quarter of Athens, rich in neoclassical, ancient monuments and Byzantine Churches. Here in the Plaka, you will have a traditional Greek lunch before returning to your hotel where you will have some free time.

In the evening you will be met by your guide and you will transfer to the picturesque Mikrolimano Area in Piraeus where you will dine at Varoulko Restaurant. Lefteris Lazarou, Greece’s top-awarded Michelin Star Chef created the restaurant’s menu, so you will not be disappointed in this fantastic dining experience.

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel.

DIA 3

The next day enjoy breakfast at your hotel and board your coach for the drive to Delphi. O belo passeio pela região central da Grécia o levará ao magnífico local de Delfos.

Delfos era considerada pelos antigos o centro físico e espiritual do mundo. This shrine of Apollo set nearly 2,000 feet up on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Esse era o oráculo mais respeitado da Antiguidade. Até mesmo os homens mais inteligentes, que viveram durante a brilhante civilização de Atenas, acreditavam implicitamente nas respostas do deus. Elas eram dadas pela sacerdotisa inspirada, a pítia, e eram interpretadas, geralmente com um toque ambíguo, pelos sacerdotes. Delfos tornou-se incrivelmente rica com oferendas, e embora tenham quase desaparecido agora, você pode admirar as ruínas e tentar imaginá-las como era durante seus 1,000 anos de prestígio.

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. Um almoço campestre tradicional será oferecido no vilarejo vizinho de Arachova. Depois do almoço, embarque no ônibus e comece a viagem até a cidade de Kalambaka. Depois do check-in, o jantar será servido no hotel, e a noite será livre. Kalambaka é uma cidade pitoresca, situada no sopé de Meteora. Depois do check-in, o jantar será servido no hotel, e a noite será livre.

Overnight at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar hotel

DIA 4

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. Hoje, apenas seis mosteiros são habitados, dois dos quais se tornaram conventos. Você está convidado a mergulhar nesses dois fenômenos notáveis, que parecem flutuar no céu e servem de exemplo da era pós-bizantina.

Depois da visita aos mosteiros, terá início o percurso até o porto de Pireu para embarcar no navio do cruzeiro.

NOTA: Scheduled visits are for the Monastery of the Great Meteoron “Megalo Meteoro” and The Nunnery of St. Stefanos “Agiou Stefanou”. Should one be closed it will be substituted with Moni Varlaam.

Steps vary from one to the other - The Monastery of the Great Meteoron has approximately 200 steps, St.Stefanos Monastery has approximately 10 steps and Moni Varlaam has approximately 80 steps.

Coaches are able to drop off guests approximately 300- 500 feet from each Monastery.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo

• A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações. • Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Você receberá um itinerário final de nosso operador terrestre com uma carta de boas-vindas na chegada ou em seu hotel. Leia a carta e seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

Noites Extras

• Se você reservar diárias extras pela companhia de cruzeiro, você será atendido conforme os detalhes do voo fornecidos e transportado para o seu hotel. O check-in é às 14h00 (sujeito a alterações). Refeições que não sejam o café da manhã, assim como quaisquer atividades são por sua conta até o Dia 2 do programa.

• você Se tiver um voo com chegada antecipada, poderá reservar uma noite extra, uma vez que o seu quarto não estará pronto para ocupação até aproximadamente 14h00.

• Se você reservar noites adicionais por conta própria, os transfers não estão incluídos.

DIA 1

Chegada ao Aeroporto Internacional de Atenas.

Transfer to your hotel

3:00pm Check in - Time at leisure and meals on own

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel

Recepção e transfers

• Os documentos finais do cruzeiro serão enviados por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. O número de telefone do agente terrestre local estará na página 1, se você não conseguir localizar o representante de recepção na chegada. Esteja ciente de que o representante pode estar ajudando outras pessoas e pode não estar à vista quando você sair da alfândega e da área de coleta de bagagem.

• Procure alguém segurando uma placa com o logotipo da companhia de cruzeiros e possivelmente seu nome. Em caso de dúvida, peça ao pessoal do aeroporto indicar o local do ponto de encontro para transfers ou para chamar nosso representante.

• Recepção e transfers são organizados para os hóspedes que chegam no 1.º dia de uma programação em terra ou para noites extras reservadas pela companhia de cruzeiro e são organizados com base nos detalhes do voo recebidos pelos hóspedes pelo menos 14 dias antes de embarcar. Os hóspedes que chegarem de forma independente antes da data de início do programa não terão o transfer incluído.

• Se não recebermos os detalhes do seu voo ou se os seus voos tiverem mudado e a equipe terrestre dos serviços de destino não tiver sido notificada, o transfer não poderá ser fornecido e os hóspedes serão responsáveis por chegar ao hotel da programação em terra às suas próprias custas. Contate imediatamente nosso Departamento de Reservas para qualquer alteração de voo antes da saída.

DIA 2

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Depart for a panoramic drive around Athens ending at the Acropolis

9:00am Visit the Acropolis, guided

11:00am Depart for the Acropolis Museum

11:15am Guided visit of the Acropolis Museum (restrooms here)

12:45pm Depart for lunch in the Plaka Area

1:00pm Lunch

2:30pm Return to your hotel for some free time

6:45pm Depart the hotel for dinner

9:00pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel

DIA 3

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Check out and depart the hotel for Delphi

10:00am Restroom stop in Livadia

10:15am Arrive in Delphi

10:45am Guided visit of the Site and Museum – Restrooms on site

1:00pm Depart for Lunch venue in Arachova – Restrooms at the lunch venue

1:15pm Lunch

2:15pm Depart for Kalambaka

6:30pm Arrive in Kalambaka

Jantar e pernoite

Overnight at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar

DIA 4

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:45am Depart hotel for Meteora, Visit Monasteries

11:00am Depart for the Port of Piraeus comfort stop and quick lunch included

4:45pm Board your ship in Piraeus

Observação importante:

Large bags are not permitted at the Acropolis

There are a large number of uneven steps without handrails at the Acropolis site

Os mosteiros programados para visita são:

•The Monastery of the Great Meteron “Megalo Meteoro” (closed on Tuesdays)

•The Nunnery of St. Stefanos “Agiou Stefanou” (closed on Mondays)

•If necessary, we will substitute a monastery that is closed with the: Moni Varlaam

Clima provável:

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 90°F and is rarely below 32°F or above 95°F. The warm season lasts from June to September with an average daily high temperature above 83°F. The cold season lasts from December to March with an average daily high temperature below 61°F.

O que trazer: Óculos de sol, chapéu, sapatos confortáveis para caminhar. Sweater or jacket during the cooler months. Há regras de vestimenta nos mosteiros de Meteora (joelhos e ombros de mulheres devem ser cobertos)

Moeda:

EURO

Eletricidade:

220V. Please bring a travel adaptor if you have electronic devices as the hotels do not provide these

Exigências de documentos e vistos:

A valid passport is required

Acomodação:

Athens:

Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

Vassileos Alexandrou Av., 2, Athens

Tel: +30 210 720 7000

Kalambaka:

Divani Meteora Hotel or similar

National Road, Trikala Ioannina

42200Kalambaka, Greece

Tel. +30 2432023330

*Só substituiremos hotéis em ocasiões inesperadas. Se for necessário fazer reserva em hotéis similares, elas serão de padrão e classificação iguais. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Athens

Deluxe coach for touring

Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide

Accommodation in Athens at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar (standard double room)

Accommodation in Kalambaka at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar (standard double room)

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Entrance fees to all sites visited

Any applicable taxes

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (de forma independente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de chegada para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de chegada não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

Gratuities for guides and drivers

Qualquer refeição não mencionada acima

Despesas pessoais e outras despesas acessórias no hotel, incluindo frigobar e serviço de quarto

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, cada programa varia e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir: subidas, paralelepípedos, areia, cascalho ou trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual. Roupas apropriadas ao clima, chapéus, óculos de sol; e calçados planos e confortáveis geralmente são recomendados.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. As programações em terra devem ser compradas com no mínimo 90 dias de antecedência em relação à sua data de partida. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit two of the most precious and sacred sites which lie in the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of Northern Greece.

NOTA: This is an extensive 4-day program that covers a lot of ground both on foot and by luxury coach. There is a lot of driving involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties due to the amount of walking, steps and uneven ground.

DIA 1

Upon disembarkation from your ship, board your coach for the scenic drive to Delphi. This beautiful drive into the land of central Greece will bring you to the magnificent site of Delphi.

Delfos era considerada pelos antigos o centro físico e espiritual do mundo. This shrine of Apollo set nearly 2.000 feet up on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Esse era o oráculo mais respeitado da Antiguidade. Até mesmo os homens mais inteligentes, que viveram durante a brilhante civilização de Atenas, acreditavam implicitamente nas respostas do deus. Elas eram dadas pela sacerdotisa inspirada, a pítia, e eram interpretadas, geralmente com um toque ambíguo, pelos sacerdotes. Delfos tornou-se incrivelmente rica com oferendas, e embora tenham quase desaparecido agora, você pode admirar as ruínas e tentar imaginá-las como era durante seus 1.000 anos de prestígio.

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. Um almoço campestre tradicional será oferecido no vilarejo vizinho de Arachova.

Following lunch, you will board your coach and commence the drive to the town of Kalambaka. Kalambaka é uma cidade pitoresca, situada no sopé de Meteora. After checking in to the hotel, dinner will be served, and the evening will be at your leisure.

Overnight at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar hotel

DIA 2

After breakfast, you will check-out of the hotel and 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. Hoje, apenas seis mosteiros são habitados, dois dos quais se tornaram conventos. Você está convidado a mergulhar nesses dois fenômenos notáveis, que parecem flutuar no céu e servem de exemplo da era pós-bizantina.

NOTA: Scheduled visits are for the Monastery of the Great Meteoron “Megalo Meteoro” and The Nunnery of St. Stefanos “Agiou Stefanou”. Should one be closed it will be substituted with Moni Varlaam.

Steps vary from one to the other - The Monastery of the Great Meteoron has approximately 200 steps, St.Stefanos Monastery has approximately 10 steps and Moni Varlaam has approximately 80 steps. Coaches are able to drop off guests approximately 300- 500 feet from each Monastery.

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 your hotel for check-in.

In the evening you will be met by your guide and you will transfer to the picturesque Mikrolimano area in Piraeus where you will dine at Varoulko Restaurant. Lefteris Lazarou, Greece’s top-awarded Michelin Star Chef, created the restaurant’s menu so you will not be disappointed in this fantastic dining experience.

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel.

DIA 3

Following breakfast at your hotel, begin your day with a visit to the famous site of the Acropolis. En route you will drive by Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, the Neo-Classical style university buildings, the Royal Palace and the Old Olympic Stadium of Athens.

Arriving at the foot of the Acropolis, one of the most photographed ancient monuments in the world, you will set off with your group on a walking tour to the top. Your guide will stop along the way to brief you on its history. Once you get to the top you will have some free time to explore and take photographs. Admire the ancient temples of Athena Nike and the towering Parthenon, as well as the gorgeous view of the city of Athens below.

Nota: 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 a handrail in some spots but not all. Those not wishing to venture to the top can remain at the bottom and wait for the group to return. At the top the ground is uneven. Large bags are not permitted here and will need to be left on the tour bus.

Next you will visit the breathtaking Acropolis Museum – an impressive building that was completed and opened in 2009 and has an exhibition space of more than 14,000 square meters. It houses every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Following your visit of the museum, take a stroll with your group through the enchanting, traditional streets of Plaka, the colorful old quarter of Athens, rich in neoclassical, ancient monuments and Byzantine Churches. Here in the Plaka, you will have a traditional Greek lunch before returning to your hotel where you will have some free time. O resto do dia é livre, e o jantar é por conta do hóspede.

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel.

DIA 4

Desfrute o café da manhã no hotel. Check out is 2:00pm. 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.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo:

• Observação: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Todos os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados (no momento da impressão) serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• O transfer de saída não está incluído se os hóspedes partirem antes do último dia do programa.

DIA 1

7:30am Disembarkation at Piraeus port

8:00am Depart hotel to Delphi

10:00am Restroom stop in Livadia

10:15am Arrive in Delphi

10:45am Guided visit of the Site and Museum – Restrooms on site

1:00pm Depart for Lunch venue in Arachova – Restrooms at the lunch venue

1:15pm Lunch

2:15pm Depart for Kalambaka

6:30pm Arrive in Kalambaka

Check-in and dinner at the hotel

Overnight at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar

DIA 2

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Depart for Meteora Monasteries, visit Monasteries

11:00am Depart for Athens, comfort stop & lunch en route

5:00pm Check-in at the hotel

6:45pm Depart hotel for dinner venue in Mikrolimano area

9:00pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

DIA 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Depart hotel for panoramic drive around Athens to Acropolis site

10:00am Arrive in Acropolis, guided visit of Acropolis site

12:00pm Depart for Acropolis Museum

12:15pm Guided visit of the Acropolis Museum – Restrooms at the Museum

1:45pm Depart for lunch in Plaka area

2:00pm Lunch

3:30pm Return to your hotel

Afternoon at leisure

Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

DIA 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

11:00am Official check-out time at the hotel

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

Noites Extras: Caso você reserve diárias extras pela companhia de cruzeiro, você será transportado para o aeroporto conforme os detalhes do voo fornecidos. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Outras refeições além do café da manhã são por sua conta após o dia 4 do seu programa.

Transporte: Todos os hóspedes que reservam seus voos de forma independente devem garantir que a companhia de cruzeiros tenha os detalhes de voo mais atualizados para que as transferências para o aeroporto possam ser organizadas. Se os detalhes do voo não forem recebidos 14 dias antes da data de início do cruzeiro, os transfers não serão organizados.

Se você reservar noites extras por conta própria ou se seu voo não for no último dia do programa, os transfers não estarão incluídos.

Se seu voo de partida atrasar, você poderá reservar uma noite extra para poder ocupar o seu quarto até a partida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Os quartos para o dia só podem ser pagos diretamente no hotel.

Observação importante:

Large bags are not permitted at the Acropolis

There are a large number of uneven steps without handrails at the Acropolis site

Os mosteiros programados para visita são:

•The Monastery of the Great Meteron “Megalo Meteoro” (closed on Tuesdays)

•The Nunnery of St. Stefanos “Agiou Stefanou” (closed on Mondays)

•If necessary, we will substitute a monastery that is closed with the: Moni Varlaam

Clima provável:

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 90°F and is rarely below 32°F or above 95°F. The warm season lasts from June to September with an average daily high temperature above 83°F. The cold season lasts from December to March with an average daily high temperature below 61°F.

O que trazer: Óculos de sol, chapéu, sapatos confortáveis para caminhar. Há regras de vestimenta nos mosteiros de Meteora (joelhos e ombros de mulheres devem ser cobertos)

Eletricidade:

220V. Please bring a travel adaptor if you have electronic devices as the hotels do not provide these

Exigências de documentos e vistos:

A valid passport is required

Acomodação:

Athens:

Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

Vassileos Alexandrou Av., 2, Athens

Tel: +30 210 720 7000

Kalambaka:

Divani Meteora Hotel or similar

National Road, Trikala Ioannina

42200Kalambaka, Greece

Tel. +30 2432023330

*Só substituiremos hotéis em ocasiões inesperadas. Se for necessário fazer reserva em hotéis similares, elas serão de padrão e classificação iguais. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

Translados

Deluxe coach for touring

Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide

Accommodation in Athens at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar (standard double room)

Accommodation in Kalambaka at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar (standard double room)

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Entrance fees to all sites visited

Any applicable taxes

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de saída para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de saída não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

•Gratuities for guide and driver

• Quaisquer refeições não mencionadas acima

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual. Roupas apropriadas ao clima, chapéus, óculos de sol; e calçados planos e confortáveis geralmente são recomendados.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. As programações em terra devem ser compradas com no mínimo 90 dias de antecedência em relação à sua data de partida. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

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.

IMPORTANTE: 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.

DIA 1

Upon arrival to the Athens International Airport, you will be met outside the baggage claim area and transferred to your hotel in the center of Athens.

Check in time is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. For very early arrivals, you may wish to book an extra night so your room will be ready upon arrival.

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

DIA 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.

DIA 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. Nota: 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.

DIA 4

After your breakfast, you will depart hotel for your 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 the port.

Nota: 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.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo

• A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Você receberá um itinerário final de nosso operador terrestre com uma carta de boas-vindas na chegada ou em seu hotel. Leia a carta e seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

Noites Extras

• Se você reservar diárias extras pela companhia de cruzeiro, você será atendido conforme os detalhes do voo fornecidos e transportado para o seu hotel. O check-in é às 15h00 (sujeito a alterações). As refeições (exceto o café da manhã) e as atividades são por sua conta até o Dia 2 do programa.

• Se tiver um voo com chegada antecipada, poderá reservar uma noite extra, uma vez que o seu quarto não estará pronto para ocupação até aproximadamente 15h00.

• Se você reservar noites adicionais por conta própria, os transfers não estão incluídos.

DIA 1

Chegada ao Aeroporto Internacional de Atenas.

Meet and Greet and transfer to your hotel

3:00pm check-in at the hotel

Remainder of the day at leisure, meals on your own

Overnight at the Grand Hyatt or similar hotel

Recepção e transfers

• Os documentos finais do cruzeiro serão enviados por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. O número de telefone do agente terrestre local estará na página 1, se você não conseguir localizar o representante de recepção na chegada. Esteja ciente de que o representante pode estar ajudando outras pessoas e pode não estar à vista quando você sair da alfândega e da área de coleta de bagagem.

• Procure alguém segurando uma placa com o logotipo da companhia de cruzeiros e possivelmente seu nome. Em caso de dúvida, peça ao pessoal do aeroporto indicar o local do ponto de encontro para transfers ou para chamar nosso representante.

• Recepção e transfers são organizados para os hóspedes que chegam no 1.º dia de uma programação em terra ou para noites extras reservadas pela companhia de cruzeiro e são organizados com base nos detalhes do voo recebidos pelos hóspedes pelo menos 14 dias antes de embarcar. Os hóspedes que chegarem de forma independente antes da data de início do programa não terão o transfer incluído.

• Se não recebermos os detalhes do seu voo ou se os seus voos tiverem mudado e a equipe terrestre dos serviços de destino não tiver sido notificada, o transfer não poderá ser fornecido e os hóspedes serão responsáveis por chegar ao hotel da programação em terra às suas próprias custas. Contate imediatamente nosso Departamento de Reservas para qualquer alteração de voo antes da saída.

DIA 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 Grand Hyatt or similar hotel

DIA 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 Grand Hyatt or similar hotel

DIA 4

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Check out, and drive around Athens to the Acropolis

9:00am Guided visit of the Acropolis

11:00am Depart for the Acropolis Museum

11:15am Guided visit of the Acropolis Museum – Restrooms at the Museum

12:45pm Transfer to the port

1:15pm Board your ship in Piraeus

IMPORTANTE: 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 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. Due to the amount of walking and over uneven ground with 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.

Clima provável

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

O que trazer

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

Moeda

EURO

Eletricidade

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

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

A valid passport is required to travel to Greece

Hotel

Grand Hyatt

Leoforos Andrea Siggrou 115, Athina 117 45

Tel.: +30 21 4402 1234

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

•3 nights in Athens at the Grand Hyatt or similar hotel – standard double room

•Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Athens

•Deluxe chartered coach for day trips

•Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide throughout

•Meals as listed in the itinerary including xxxx beverages

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

•Any applicable taxes

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (de forma independente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de chegada para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de chegada não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa exclui:

Gratuities for guides and drivers

Qualquer refeição não mencionada acima

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

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 60 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 60 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Os hóspedes que não chegarem no dia 1 da programação em terra serão considerados como “não comparecimento” e sua vaga no hotel será liberada.

Gain a remarkable understanding of the ancient world by browsing key archaeological ruins and historical sites that will reveal the complexities of that Greek civilization, while pausing along the way to sample superb Greek wines.

NOTA: there are lengthy drives on this program and guests with mobility issues may have difficulty with the terrain at the ruins of Delphi

DAY 1 - 14 mai 2024

Disembark the ship in Piraeus and depart for the Peloponnese area, where you will board a boat and transit the Corinth Canal. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The canal was dug at sea level and has no locks, unlike many other canals. During the transit, you will learn about early attempts to construct a canal in this location, including a failed attempt during Nero’s reign in 1st century.

You will then proceed to an ancient section of Corinth to view an archaeological site with a surprising mix of ruins. Some of the remains are from a 6th-century BC Greek city, while others are from a 44 BC Roman colony built at the end of Julius Caesar’s reign. Some of the more fascinating highlights include a Christian basilica, the starting lines of a Greek racetrack, a sacred spring with bronze lion’s-head spouts, and the elaborate Roman fountain of Peirene, which according to myth was where Pegasus drank.

The Nemea wine region is among Greece's most important red-wine appellation. The mountains and valleys surrounding the village of Nemea have been producing wine for centuries, mostly from the native Agiorgitiko grape. A wide range of wines are made with this red grape variety, including dry wines and lighter, sweeter ones. While visiting a nearby wine estate, you will sample a selection of distinct wines and enjoy a light lunch.

Continuing on, you will cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type. The bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula, to Antirrio on mainland Greece.

Once on the mainland, you will stop at Nafpaktos, a seaside town known for its lengthy beach and an impressive Venetian castle. The naval Battle of Lepanto occurred just off the coast in 1571. The Ottoman fleet was soundly defeated, marking the end of the western expansion of the Ottoman Turks. Miguel Cervantes, who later wrote “Don Quixote,” lost the use of his left arm during the battle.

Ahead, lies the small coastal towns of Galaxidi and Itea, which you will pass on the way to Arachova. You will spend the evening there at the Anemolia Hotel. Dinner will be offered at the hotel or a restaurant in Arachova.

DAY 2 - 15 mai 2024

After an American breakfast at the hotel, you will begin an immensely scenic drive into central Greece, eventually stopping in Delphi. The ancients believed the site to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth.

You will walk along the Sacred Way, following the same path up Mount Parnassus that the ancient pilgrims took to seek advice from the Oracle of Delphi. The pilgrims would ask the oracle questions about the future, and she would answer somewhat cryptically. Even so, the oracle was famous throughout Greece and far beyond.

You will also browse a museum at Delphi with a superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the glorious Charioteer, one of the finest bronze statues from ancient Greece.

A short drive will bring you to the village of Distomo and on towards the Monastery of Ossios Loukas, which dates to the 10th century. UNESCO declared the walled monastery a World Heritage site for its outstanding Byzantine religious architecture. Please note that women must wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders to enter.

Upon returning to the hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

NOTA: This program includes walking over steep and uneven terrain with steps in places at the ruins of Delphi (the Sacred Way) with no places to sit, other than on rocks. The area also offers very little shade. Make sure to have a hat and sunscreen. Guests with mobility restrictions may find it difficult to make it to the top however the museum is accessible.

DAY 3 - 16 mai 2024

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Athens with a small deviation to visit the spectacular, family-owned winery Domaine Hatzimichalis. You will enjoy a tasting of its award-winning wines.

In Athens, you will be transferred to your hotel in the Kolonaki neighborhood. Following check-in, the afternoon will be free to explore the area on your own. Kolonaki is known for its upscale shopping and trendy bars, so you will have plenty of choices.

This evening, you will dine at the seaside restaurant Varoulko at the Microlimano marino. Michelin-star chef Lefteris Lazarou created the restaurant menu, so expect a fantastic dining experience. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel to spend the night.

DAY 4 - 17 mai 2024

Desfrute o café da manhã no 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.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo:

• Observação: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Todos os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados (no momento da impressão) serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• O transfer de saída não está incluído se os hóspedes partirem antes do último dia do programa.

DIA 1

8:00am Disembark in Piraeus and depart for the Corinth Canal

9:15am Arrive at the Isthmus of Corinth commence transit

10:45am Depart for Ancient Corinth

11:00am Guided tour of Ancient Corinth – Restrooms on site

11:45pm Depart for Nemea

12:30pm Commence Winery visit with light Lunch – Restrooms on site

2:30pm Depart for the Rio-Antirio Bridge

3:30pm Cross to Mainland Greece

3:50pm Shortstop at Nafplaktos

4:20pm Depart for Arachova

6:00pm Arrive at Arachova

8:00pm Dinner in the hotel or restaurant in Arachova

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or similar

DIA 2

AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Depart hotel to Delphi

9:15am Guided visit of the Site and Museum – Restrooms on site

11:00am Depart for Ossios Lukas

11:30pm Guided visit of the Ossios Lukas Monastery – Restrooms on site

12:30pm Depart for Lunch venue

1:00pm Lunch

2:30pm Depart for your hotel

Afternoon and evening at Leisure

Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel Hotel or similar

DIA 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Depart hotel for Atalanti

11:00am Visit Domaine Hatzimichalis wine tasting & snacks–Restrooms on site

12:00pm Depart for Athens

2:00pm Arrive at your hotel – check in

Time at leisure

7:30pm Depart for dinner at Varoulko in Microlimano

9:30pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at the St. George Lycabettus Hotel or similar

DIA 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

11:00am 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.

Please Note

There is a large number of uneven steps at Ancient Corinth and Delphi.

Large bags are not permitted inside the archaeological sites and museums.

Clima provável

Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers. Temperatures average 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) in August but can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

O que trazer

Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera and charger.

Moeda

O Euro. Dólares americanos não são aceitos.

Eletricidade

220V. We recommend bringing a travel adaptor for electric devices.

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

É necessário um passaporte válido.

Acomodações

Domotel Anemolia

Arachova, Delphi

Tel.: +30 22670 31640

St. George Lycabettus

Kleomenous, 2, Athens

Tel.: +30 210 7416 000

We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a 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 hotels listed in this program will be used.

O programa inclui

•Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide throughtout

•2 nights in Arachova at the Domotel Anemolia or similar hotel (executive double room)

•1 night in Athens at the St. George Lycabettus or similar hotel (standard double room with Acropolis view)

•Breakfast daily and all other meals per the itinerary

•Entrance fees to all sites visited

•Winery visits per the itinerary

•Corinth Canal transit

•All applicable taxes

• Transfers

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de chegada para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de chegada não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

•Gratuities for guides and drivers

• As refeições ou bebidas não estão listadas acima

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 60 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 60 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

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.

IMPORTANTE: 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.

DIA 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.

Nota: 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.

O restante do dia é livre, com refeições por sua conta.

DIA 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.

DIA 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. Nota: 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.

DIA 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.

Programação em terra, detalhes passo a passo:

• Observação: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. Todos os horários da programação são aproximados e fornecidos aqui para fins de referência geral; eles estão sujeitos a alterações.

• Os itinerários com os detalhes mais atualizados (no momento da impressão) serão emitidos quando você receber os documentos finais do cruzeiro por e-mail 21 dias antes da partida. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

• Os hotéis usados para a programação em terra serão os hotéis listados neste documento, a menos que você tenha sido avisado de outra forma sobre a data de início da programação.

• O transfer de saída não está incluído se os hóspedes partirem antes do último dia do programa.

Dia 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 25 set sailing will stay at the Divani Acropolis Hotel as Divani Caravel is not available

Dia 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 25 set sailing will stay at the Divani Acropolis Hotel as Divani Caravel is not available

Dia 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 25 set sailing will stay at the Divani Acropolis Hotel as Divani Caravel is not available

Dia 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

Noites Extras:

•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). Outras refeições além do café da manhã são por sua conta após o dia 4 do seu programa.

Transporte:

•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. Se os detalhes do voo não forem recebidos 14 dias antes da data de início do cruzeiro, os transfers não serão organizados.

•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. Os quartos para o dia só podem ser pagos diretamente no hotel.

Clima provável

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

O que trazer

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

Moeda

EURO

Eletricidade

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

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

A valid passport is required to travel to Greece

Hotel

Divani Caravel

Leof. Vasileos Alexandrou 2, Athina 161 21, Greece

Tel.: +30 21 0720 7000

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Divani Acropolis (Grandeur's 25 set sailing)

Parthenonos 19, Athina 117 42, Greece

Tel.: +30 21 0928 0100

*Só substituiremos hotéis em ocasiões inesperadas. Se o hotel for substituído, será semelhante e com classificações e padrões iguais, e os hóspedes serão avisados com antecedência. Se os hóspedes não forem avisados da mudança antes da saída, então os hotéis listados no programa serão utilizados.

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

•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

Importante: Os hóspedes que reservarem seus próprios voos (independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro) são responsáveis por confirmar se a companhia de cruzeiro tem informações atualizadas de saída para que o seu transfer possa ser organizado. Se você reservar noites adicionais independentemente da companhia de cruzeiro, o transfer de saída não será oferecido. Se não recebermos os detalhes do voo com pelo menos 14 dias de antecedência, os transfers não serão fornecidos.

O programa exclui:

Gratuities for guides and drivers

Qualquer refeição não mencionada acima

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

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, os programas variam e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir inclinações, pedras, areia, cascalho e trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual.

Observe: Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda. Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas as programações em terra devem ser compradas até 90 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.