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Itinerary for Sep 4 — Sep 18, 2012

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Day One: Tuesday, September 04 - Depart North America for Athens 
Depart From: Depart from North America for Athens, Greece.

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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
Ermou 5, ÁÈÇÍÁ ÓÕÍÔÁÃÌÁ
Athens, 10563 Greece
phone: +30 21 0337 8000
web: www.electrahotels.gr/electra-hotel-athens/the-hotel

Room amenities: • Air-Conditioning & Central Heating • Mini Bar • Electronic Safe Box Laptop size • Direct dial phone • LCD Color T.V • Wi –Fi Internet connection • Sound proof windows • Work desk with adjustable lamp • Hair Dryer • Bathrobe & Slippers • Marble Bathroom • Magnifying mirror • Electronic lock

Facility amenities: •24-Hour Front Desk •24-Hour Concierge Service •Foreign Currency Exchange •Multi -Lingual Staff •Luggage Storage •Elevators •Room Service •Laundry / Valet Service •Dry Cleaning Service •Babysitting service

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: N/A
Please contact the provider for rate inquiries.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Two: Wednesday, September 05 - Arrival in Athens / Program Orientation 
Arrive To: Arrive in Athens and transfer to the program hotel.

Afternoon: Attend a program orientation where you will meet your fellow Road Scholar participants and Group Leader.

Dinner: Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: Electra Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Three: Thursday, September 06 - Athens Discovery / Embark Crystal Serenity 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: This morning, explore the ancient heart of Athens with a visit to the Acropolis.

Lunch: Lunch on your own.

Afternoon: After lunch, visit the New Acropolis Museum. Opened in 2009, this modern museum was built to house artifcacts found on the Acropolis hill. Later, transfer to the port in Pireaus, and board the Crystal Serenity.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Four: Friday, September 07 - Ancient Greece / Piraeus 
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Join your Study Leader and guide for an exclusive Road Scholar field trip to the National Archeological Museum of Athens. Founded in the 19th century, this is the largest Archeological Museum in Greece, and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to Greek art.

Lunch: Return to the ship for lunch; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Enjoy a free afternoon to unpack, relax and explore the Crystal Serenity.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Five: Saturday, September 08 - Navplion, Greece 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Independent exploration of Navplion: When in Greece, do as the Grecians do: Go to the Peloponnese. Connected by a narrow isthmus (it's less than four miles across at its narrowest) off the southern end of central Greece, the Peloponnese is a large peninsula with many things going for it. Not only are there fewer crowds than on the Aegean islands, it has just as many-if not more-ancient sites, including the temples at Nemea and Olympia. On the sunny east coast of the Peloponnese, tucked away in a deep bay, is the city of Navplion. As Greece's first capital after the Greek War of Independence in the 1820s, Návplion has its share of history, including two Venetian fortresses and many neoclassical buildings. But in fact, Navplion is the more modern side of Greece — a relaxed and appealing place with leafy parks, small museums, picturesque streets and lively outdoor cafes.

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Join your study leader for an overview of Greek History.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Six: Sunday, September 09 - Mykonos, Greece 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Independent exploration of Mykonos: Mykonos, a former 18th-century pirates' bastion, is now a sophisticated and cosmopolitan island resort. This quintessential Greek island offers a maze of winding streets, graceful windmills, inviting beaches, domed churches and whitewashed houses accented in blue. Dotting the waterfront are cafés, taverns and tempting shops. Guests may spend the day exploring the island independently. Feel free to investigate its fine boutiques and pleasant, labyrinthine streets. For helpful hints or suggestions on things to do while you are ashore, please contact the onboard Shore Excursions staff.

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Continue your independent exploration of Mykonos.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Seven: Monday, September 10 - Samos, Greece 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Independent exploration of Samos: In Samos, Greece, beauty comes naturally. It is one of the more mountainous islands of the Aegean, with steep, forested peaks that play hide and seek in the clouds. The locals seem to recognize that the outdoors is the island's best theatre - in the town of Vathi on the northeast coast, a recently widened pedestrian walkway features a bandstand for concerts under the sun, or in the spotlight of the moon. On the northwest shore is the town of Karlovassi, which is edged by some of the island's loveliest beaches. The old part of town clings to the flanks of near-vertical rock, making it a rather breathtaking place - especially should you walk up the streets. The small chapel of Ayia Triada sits at the summit, making your climb to the top well worth it.

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Continue your independent exploration of Samos.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Eight: Tuesday, September 11 - At Sea / Cruising the Dardanelles and Bosporus 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Join your Study Leader for a lecture titled: "Greek Jewelry – Gold in the Ancient Greek World"

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Join your Study Leader for a lecture titled: "Olive Tree and Vine- A Divine Gift"

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Nine: Wednesday, September 12 - Yalta, Ukraine 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Independent exploration of Yalta: After breakfast choose to explore Yalta on your own, or select from an array of Crystal excursion options. Built on a peninsula that juts far into the Black Sea, Yalta was a favorite vacation spot of the czars, whose palaces remain as lasting memorials. See the Vorontsov Palace, built by Buckingham Palace's architect. Or visit the White Palace, scene of the Yalta Conference where Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin decided the fate of postwar Europe.

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Continue your independent exploration of Yalta.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Ten: Thursday, September 13 - Sevastapol, Ukraine 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Crystal Cruises Excursion into Sevastapol: Sevastopol’s position on the Black Sea has made it a strategically important naval port. In fact, the city was once home of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet. After World War II, Sevastopol was entirely rebuilt, an effort that engaged top architects from Leningrad, Moscow and Kiev, along with thousands of workers from all over the USSR. The prevailing architectural style is Mediterranean with Venetian flourishes. Given its military history, it is no surprise that most of Sevastopol’s streets are named after Russian and Soviet military heroes and that hundreds of commemorative monuments, large and small, can be found in throughout the city. For visitors with an interest in ancient civilizations, an important archeological site called Chersonesos is within reach of Sevastopol, providing a glimpse into life in a Greek colony founded about 2,500 years ago. (NOTE: This shore excursion is an additional cost.)

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Continue your exploration of Sevastapol

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Eleven: Friday, September 14 - Odessa, Ukraine 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Independent exploration of Odessa: Odessa is barely two centuries old, yet it has a wealth of history. A summer retreat of the czars, this "Pearl of the Black Sea" also hosted Russia's greatest artists, writers and musicians. Many historic opera houses, museums and ballet theaters remain, alongside the impressive onion-domed basilica and the broad Potemkin Steps.

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Continue your independent exploration of Odessa.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Twelve: Saturday, September 15 - Odessa, Ukraine 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Independent exploration of Odessa.

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Independent exploration of Odessa.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary and options.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Thirteen: Sunday, September 16 - At Sea / Cruising the Black Sea 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Enjoy an exclusive Road Scholar presentation led by your Study Leader titled "It's All Greek to Me- A Stroll Through the Greek Language"

Lunch: Lunch aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon aboard Crystal Serenity.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Ship Information: 68,000 gross registered tons (approx.) 820 ft. length (250 m) 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) 24.9 ft. draft (7.6 m) 21.0 knots cruising speed 22.0 knots maximum speed Fin type roll stabilizers Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters

Contact info:
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA
phone: 186-644-6662 x5
web: www.crystalcruises.com

Room amenities: verandahs in 85 % of staterooms; all other staterooms have picture windows Refrigerators hairdryer In-stateroom Internet access Shower, tub, double sink in bathroom Queen or twin-sized beds, depending on preference ship-to-shore phones safe

Facility amenities: Two-story Crystal Plaza and Crystal Cove, lobby area with atrium, comfortable seating and piano bar, "Avenue of the Stars" shopping arcade with three boutiques offering upscale clothing, jewelry, and specialty items, Casino featuring slot machines, bar poker and slant top poker machines, blackjack tables, craps, a roulette table, baccarat table and the Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Galaxy Lounge, the ship's main entertainment venue Hollywood Theatre for recently released movies, with state-of-the-art audio visual and translation equipment that may be used for meetings and/or conferences; theatre also features audio enhancement for the hearing-impaired, Computer University@Sea® center with a lab for classroom instruction and separate room offering 24-hour Internet and e-mail access, The Studio, a completely new learning center for a variety of creative and educational hands-on classes, a variety of lounges including the Stardust Club for dancing and cabaret, Avenue Saloon cocktail and piano bar, Connoisseur Club, an intimate refined cigar lounge, Palm Court/Sunset Bar observation lounge, and Pulse disco Fantasia children's center and Waves teen center, a library featuring over 3,000 books, videos, DVDs, and books-on-tape, and a Bridge Lounge.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check out time: 9:00 AM

Day Fourteen: Monday, September 17 - Istanbul, Turkey 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Visit Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Spice Bazaar and Grand Covered Bazaar, Roman Hippodrome, and St. Saviour in Chora

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Continue exploration of Istanbul.

Dinner: Group dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and review of tomorrow's itinerary.

Lodging: Crystal Serenity

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Fifteen: Tuesday, September 18 - Departure 
Breakfast: Breakfast aboard the ship; you may individually choose from among Crystal's dining options.

Morning: Disembark ship and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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Crystal Cruise Line Shore ExcursionsParticipants enrolled in program 19327 Exploration, Conquest, Culture: Iberia and Morocco by Sea, wanting to pre register for the Crystal Adventure shore excursions using their $200 ship board credit should contact the program provider at 1-866-359-5966 to secure their individual reservation number and may do so online (link below). To view the most up to date Crystal Adventure shore excursion offered by Crystal cruise line please visit the link below and once the page has fully loaded select Crystal Adventures. Adventures are generally listed within 6 months of departure. PLEASE REMEMBER that as part of your Road Scholar program we have included a full day exclusive Road Scholar shore program in Madeira. **PLEASE NOTE: Details on Crystal Cruises shore excursions are available approximately 6 months prior to your program. You will be able to access the list of shore excursions and prices by following this link.
For additional information, visit: www.crystalcruises.com/VoyageDetail.aspx?CID=0328
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