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Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Attend an Orientation meeting. Your Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible.Please also note that your departure is part of our Adventures Afloat programs. All routes and excursions are subject to change – weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary. Sea conditions affect the progress of the ship, making it run late and sometimes miss ports because it is not safe to dock. Because of this, the cruise itinerary should always be regarded as provisional. The operators reserve the right to change the content of excursions without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding. This is a Road Scholar Adventures Afloat program. In addition to lectures and field trips exclusively for our Road Scholar group, you are invited to take advantage of activities and events aboard ship that are separate from the Road Scholar program.
Dinner: In the hotel restaurant, we will enjoy a meal of Greek cuisine served family style. Wine, coffee, and water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening: At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Driving under 1/2 hour. Walking about 2 miles including uphill along a winding trail with many well-worn steps to reach the Acropolis, no handrails; uneven and rocky at the top; standing up to 2 hours. Walking and standing for more than 1 hour at the Acropolis Museum. Popular sites may be crowded at certain periods.
Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant, our breakfast buffet offers a daily selection of breads, cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, cereals, juice, milk, coffee, tea, and water.
Morning: We’ll begin our exploration of Athens with a field trip to its most iconic site, the Acropolis, and begin our climb to the top. Here we will see a number of temples, the most famous of which is the Parthenon, dedicated to the city's patroness, the goddess Athena. We will also visit the new Acropolis Museum, completed in 2007, down the hill. Its impressive galleries exhibit items from the permanent collection from great works of sculptural art to objects of everyday life.
Lunch: At a local restaurant, we will have a family-style meal with dishes shared at the table plus wine or beer, coffee, and water; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon: Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities, which can be found in the first Information Packet. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions.
Dinner: On your own to explore local cuisine.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving under 1/2 hour. Walking up to 2 miles over some inclined terrain on uneven ground; some stairs with no railings; standing in the museum. Overnight in port.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We will check out of the hotel with our luggage and transfer via motorcoach to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. It is the largest museum in Greece, housing more than 11,000 exhibited Greek artifacts. The museum traces the development of human creativity and civilization from pre-history to late antiquity. We will explore with an expert to see an impressive array of archaeological and artistic treasures.
Lunch: At a local restaurant, we will have a plated lunch with wine and water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Afternoon: We will transfer to Marina Zea and board our elegant motor cruiser in the late afternoon. After completing embarkation procedures and getting our cabins, we’ll take some time to freshen up. We will then gather for a welcome drink to meet members of the crew and our fellow passengers. We will join in the ship’s safety drill. Our first port is Nafplion.
Dinner: Aboard the ship.
Evening: At leisure. On some evenings, the ship offers music or movies.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving approximately 1 hour. All routes and excursions are subject to change – weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship, our breakfast buffet offers a daily selection of breads,cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, cereals, juice, milk, coffee, tea and water.
Morning: This morning we will drive through the countryside to Mycenae to visit the remains of this once-bustling city, called "rich in Gold" by Homer. Sites will include the Lion's Gate, Agamemnon Tomb, the palace, and museum. We’ll then venture to ancient Epidaurus with our Group Leader. It was here that, in ancient times, the venerated sanctuary of Aesculapius, the god of medicine, flourished. Its 4th-century theater is regarded as one of the best preserved theaters of the ancient Greek world and, due to its excellent acoustics, it is still in use for performances of ancient Greek drama during the summer festival of Epidaurus. During this visit, we will learn all about the birth of the ancient Greek drama, the feasts of Dionysus, as well as the healing process in the ancient medical sanctuaries dedicated to Aesculapius. We will then rejoin and board the ship in the afternoon.
Lunch: Aboard the ship.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: Aboard ship. Dinners are plated and include an appetizer, soup, main course, and dessert.
Evening: At leisure. We will depart for Gythion in the early evening.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving for two hours. All routes and excursions are subject to change – weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: We will arrive in Gythion early this morning, used by the Spartans as a port and naval base. After leaving the ship, we’ll drive through the Mani peninsula and Cape Tenaro to reach the breathtaking Dirou Caves, led by our Group Leader. Recently discovered in the 1960s, these caves are among the most important natural sites in Greece. We will end our field trip with a stroll through the lovely town of Areopolis before returning to the ship.
Lunch: Aboard the ship.
Afternoon: Free time.
Dinner: Aboard the ship.
Evening: At leisure. We will depart for Pylos in the late evening.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving approximately 1 hour. Overnight at port. All routes and excursions are subject to change – weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: With our Group Leader, we’ll head to the Palace of Nestor, mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad, set atop a hill north of Plyos. Afterwards, we’ll return to the ship.
Lunch: Aboard the ship.
Afternoon: Free time onboard the ship. We will set sail for the port of Kalamata in the late afternoon.
Dinner: Aboard the ship.
Evening: At leisure. We will arrive to Kalamata in the evening, and spend overnight at port.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving approximately 3 hours. All routes and excursions are subject to change – weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: We will leave in the early morning for Olympia, one of the most famous sites of the ancient world. Active until the 3rd century CE, this area has been excavated since 1875. A highlight of Olympia is the stadium which has been restored to resemble the exciting times when it was in use. We’ll then visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia which houses many pieces from the nearby Temple of Zeus, as well as numerous bronze objects and terracotta statues.
Lunch: At a local restaurant in Olympia.
Afternoon: We will return to the ship, and have some free time onboard to relax.
Dinner: Aboard the ship.
Evening: At leisure. We will set sail for Monemvasia in the early evening.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving under 1/2 hour. All routes and excursions are subject to change – weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Set out on a walking field trip with our Group Leader to explore the fortified town of Monemvasia, where beautifully preserved Venetian and Ottoman architecture is complemented by the beauty of the surrounding environment. Once connected to the mainland, an earthquake in the 4th century left Monemvasia as an island plateau rising 300 feet out of the Aegean. While here, we will learn about the island’s strategic location and its possession by various empires.
Lunch: Aboard the ship.
Afternoon: We will depart for Isthmia in the afternoon. Enjoy some free time onboard.
Dinner: Aboard the ship.
Evening: At leisure.
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving approximately five hours. Overnight at port. All routes and excursions are subject to change – weather and sea conditions may affect the itinerary.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: We will head to Delphi, one of the ancient world's most important sites. The ruins complex is located on the side of a mountain amidst stunning natural beauty. This site was known to host the most important oracle in the ancient world, as well as a place to worship Apollo. We’ll then visit the adjoining museum before heading back to the ship.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Afternoon: We will return to the ship and set sail for Marina Zea. Enjoy some free time onboard.
Dinner: Aboard the ship.
Evening: At leisure. We will arrive to Marina Zea late in the evening.
Activity note: Disembarkation around 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: We will disembark the ship early morning and transfer to the airport for your departing flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on another rewarding program in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!