It is with great pleasure that I announce our voyage 
to some of the most beautiful sacred sites of Ancient Greece. Highlights on this incredible journey include: the great Palace of Minos on Crete, the islands of Rhodes and Aegina, the Temples of Delphi, and of course the Acropolis of Athens. As we cross the centuries, we will be traveling by hydrofoil, plane, private coach and cruise over night by ship. Our hotels are lovely and the foods and wines—well Greek cuisine is one of the world’s best.
Throughout our Odyssey we will be accompanied by expert guides who are aware of 
our particular interests in things metaphysical, historical, astrological, and mythological. In addition, Alan will be regularly holding teaching sessions relative to the personal development of consciousness and the astrological significance of events. He will be assisted on this tour by a fellow teacher at the Quiron School of Astrology in Lisbon and dedicated student of the Ancient Wisdom Teachings, Nuno Michaels and his fiancée, Patricia. (Only a few places remain, so act now!)
Day 1: September 27—Athens
We will be meeting at 6:00 pm for drinks and light refreshments and our opening “get together” at the newly refurbished 4-Star Hotel Amalia in the heart of Athens. Dinner will follow in the tradional Plaka District in the old city where night time views of the illuminated Parthenon welcome us to Greece.
Day 2: September 28—Athens
After breakfast we will be conducted on a coach tour of Athens with guided visits to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the ancient Agora, and the Acropolis. Group lunch is followed by a visit to the National Archeological Museum. The evening is free for you to explore, dine, and shop in the Plaka on your own.
Day 3: September 29—Delphi-Eleusis
Breakfast and early check-out as today we go to visit 
the temples at Delphi, the “hearth” of Ancient Greece. Here we will find the site of the Delphic Oracle and the Temple of Apollo, seat of the “eternal flame.” On the way we will be visiting Eleusis where the cult of the goddess Demeter existed and where the Cave of Pluto is to be found. Eleusis is also the birthplace of the famous orator and poet, Aeschylus. We will also be stopping at Perahora, located near the Gulf of Corinth where the ancient shrine of Hera was placed and visit Ancient Corinth itself. Along the way, Alan will be giving a teaching. A lunch stop (at our own choice) is schedule and a group dinner will be served at our hotel, the Amalia, known for its amazing views
Day 4: September 30—Delphi-Arachova
Breakfast and then departure for our guided tour of the magnificent temples at Delphi. A group lunch will be served in the lovely mountain town of Arachova. A teaching will be held later on that evening at the hotel where the rest of the evening is free for you to have dinner on your own.
Day 5: October 1—Ossios Loucas-Aegina Island
Breakfast and check-out as we head for the port of Piraeus. On the way we will be stopping at the monastery of Ossios Loucas, renowned for its incredible mosaics, as well as the lovely towns of Livadia and Theva where we will have a group lunch. Once we arrive at Piraeus it is a easy 45 minute ride on the hydrofoil to the small island of Aegina, inhabited since 2000 BC, it was once the rival of Athens in terms of its shipping powers. Today it is the home of sponge fisheries and pistachio nut farms. Our home for two nights is the beautiful sea-side Hotel Apollo. The rest of the day and evening you are left on your own to swim in the ocean or hotel pool and then dine at one of the many typical tavernas on the bay.
Day 6: October 2—Aegina Island 
After breakfast we will leave for a 2 hour guided tour to the Temple of Aphaia followed by a group lunch. Alan will give a teaching in the early evening and then you are on your own to continue your enjoyment of this beautiful small island.
Day 7: October 3—On to Crete!
Today we leave for Crete. After breakfast and check-out (you can leave your bags at the reception desk), you have the rest of the morning and early afternoon free. We will be taking the hydrofoil back to Pireaus in the afternoon where we transfer to the pier for embarkation on the overnight ship to Chania. A group dinner in the ship’s restaurant is arranged for us.
Day 8: October 4—Crete-Chania
We disembark and are taken to our hotel for breakfast, the Porto Veneziano with lovely views of the Old Venetian Harbor and within a few minutes walking distance to the heart of this ancient town. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own and a group dinner will be served at the Karnagio Taverna in the Old Harbor.
Day 9: October 5—Crete-Knossos
Breakfast and check-out. We are met by our private coach and taken to one of the most incredible sites in all of Greece—the Minoan Palace at Knossos on the eastern side of the island. Along the way, we will be stopping for a group lunch. Our home for three nights is the beautiful 4-Star Hotel Elounda Ilion. A teaching will be held in the evening and then you are free to enjoy dinner on your own at our lovely resort.
Day 10: October 6—Crete-Day of Rest 
After breakfast, your are free to relax and enjoy either the huge hotel swimming pool and/or visit the lovely beaches in the immediate area. Lunch will be on our own but group dinner will be served at a local Cretan Taverna.
Day 11: October 7—Crete-Zeus' Cave
After breakfast, we will be taken by coach to visit stalactite and stalagmite filled Diktean Cave. It is here that Rhea, goddess of the Earth, hid the baby Zeus in order to protect him from his father, Chronos (Saturn). After our visit, Alan will speak about the astrological significance of this mythological tale. A group lunch will be served in a local restaurant and then we will return to our hotel where the rest of the evening is free.
Day 12: October 8—Rhodes-Lindos
This is our final morning on Crete as after breakfast we will be taken to the airport for our flight to Rhodes. Once we arrive, we will be met by our coach and taken to visit the incredibly beautiful town of Lindos with its own Acropolis. Lunch will be on our own and then we will proceed to our truly beautiful 4-Star hotel, the La Vita. Dinner will be held at a restaurant in the Mediaeval city of Rhodes.
Day 13: October 9—Rhodes-Mediaeval City
After breakfast we will be given a guided tour of the Mediaeval heart of Rhodes. Inhabited since 4000 BC, the present Mediaeval city was founded by the Hospitaliers Knights (closely related to the Knights Templars) in 1307, the Knights finally left Rhodes to the Ottoman Turks in 1523. In 1988, the Old City was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. After our tour you are left free to roam and choose a place on your own for lunch. In the evening, we will have our final group gathering and dinner.
Day 14: October 10—Departure for Athens
After breakfast and check-out, we will be taken to the airport for our flight to Athens where you can make your international connections home...
Summary: The Odyssey 2008 Tour to Greece includes:
The tour costs do not include:
Cost of the tour: (space is limited to 30 participants)
€2650 (double occupancy) and €3075 (single occupancy)
The above fees are for deposits or full payments received prior to April 15, 2008. A non-refundable deposit of €750 (US and Can $1,000; AUD $1,100; UK £600; CHF 1,250; NOK 8,000) will hold your place in the Odyssey 2008 Tour but payment in full must be received by May 31, 2008 to guarantee your place and this price. After June 1, 2008 the cost of the tour will increase by €150 (single or double). Prices are quoted in Euros (€). For all other currencies, prices will be converted into Euros at the official bank rate at the time of your payment and be credited to your account accordingly.
Methods of payment: Direct Bank Transfer in Euros (preferred with €50 discount if chosen—please contact Alan directly for details); credit card (Visa, MC, AmEx); Paypal (see Paypal options here); personal check (in Euros or US $); post office or bank check (in Euros or US $). Please make all payments out to Alan Oken. Checks in US$ may be mailed to: Stacy King, 6213 Cielo Grande NE, Rio Rancho,NM USA 87411. Euro checks may be mailed to: Alan Oken, Rua do Carmo, 31-6/A 1200-093 Lisboa, Portugal.
Refunds: The initial administrative deposit of €750 (or equivalent in other currencies) is non-refundable. There will be of 100% refund of the balance if cancellation notice is received no later than June 01, 2008. After this date, the refund will be 50% until August 1st, after which time no refund is possible.
Contacts: Please feel free to contact Alan at any time with your questions. He can be reached via email at: alanoken@att.net or alanoken2222 on Skype. Portuguese friends may contact either Alan (91-384-9502) or Nuno Michaels via email: info@nunomichaels.com or at 91-321-5751).
Flights from your home country to Greece: You are welcome to contact Alan or Nuno for suggestions about the easiest and most economical way to travel to Athens.
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