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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. 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. Arriving in Athens, you will proceed directly to your hotel for check-in. Coaches are able to drop off guests approximately 300- 500 feet from each Monastery.Īfter the visit of the Monasteries, you will commence your drive to Athens. 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.
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Should one be closed it will be substituted with Moni Varlaam. NOTE: Scheduled visits are for the Monastery of the Great Meteoron “Megalo Meteoro” and The Nunnery of St. You are invited to delve into two of these remarkable phenomena, seemingly floating in the sky and serving as an example of the post-Byzantine era. Today only six monasteries are inhabited, two of which have become nunneries. 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. Overnight at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar hotelĪfter breakfast, you will check-out of the hotel and board your coach for the visit of the Meteora Monasteries. After checking in to the hotel, dinner will be served, and the evening will be at your leisure. Kalamaba is the picturesque town that sits at the foot of Meteora. A traditional country lunch will be offered at the nearby village of Arachova.įollowing lunch, you will board your coach and commence the drive to the town of Kalambaka. 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. Delphi grew fabulously rich with offerings, and though they have almost all disappeared now, you can admire the ruins and try to picture it as it was during its 1.000 prestigious years. These were given by the inspired priestess, the Pythia, and were interpreted, usually with an ambiguous touch, by the priests. Even the most intelligent men, who lived during the brilliant civilization of Athens, believed implicitly in the responses of the god. Here was the most respected oracle of antiquity. This shrine of Apollo set nearly 2.000 feet up on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. This beautiful drive into the land of central Greece will bring you to the magnificent site of Delphi.ĭelphi was considered by the ancients to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth. Upon disembarkation from your ship, board your coach for the scenic drive to Delphi. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties due to the amount of walking, steps and uneven ground. NOTE: This is an extensive 4-day program that covers a lot of ground both on foot and by luxury coach. Delivery of Up to Three Daily NewspapersĮnjoy 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.L’Occitane® Mer & Mistral Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions.
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Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations Interactive Flat-Screen Television and Direct-Dial Satellite Phone.Priority Check-in on embarkation day with suite access at Noon Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up Preferred Selection of Luxurious Bed Linens and Pillow Menu Guaranteed Reservation Each Night in Specialty Restaurant of Your Choice† INCLUDED & UNLIMITED In-Suite Spa ServicesĮxclusive Access to The Study, A Private Dining Room For Up To 12 Guests.INCLUDED: Personal Car and Guide to Explore Ashore.INCLUDED: 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package with Ground Transfers, Breakfast & Porterage.