Workshop Schedule with Sacha Stone

NEW EARTH HORIZONS

Visualize connecting with like-minded souls on picturesque islands with sandy beaches, as we enjoy the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea, traditional delicious cuisine, and experience the vibrant culture on this cruise to unlock the antiquities of Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and Turkey as well as the mysterious pyramids of Egypt. Our days will be filled with mind-blowing revelations, visits to World Heritage sites, gourmet food, a beautifully appointed ship, gorgeous accommodations, comeradarie, joy, laughter, making new lifelong friends, and memories that last a lifetime (or longer) !

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Athens, Greece:

Pre-Tour Shore Excursion
"Walking in Plato's Footsteps"

Our adventure begins and ends in Athens. Walk the path of ancient mystics, as we visit the Acropolis, the “birthplace of democracy,” where Socrates and Plato debated on white marble steps. Charged with effervescent ideas that shaped our civilization… The energy is still there to tap into.

Taste the vital flavors of Athens while enjoying guided tours of the Acropolis and the National Archeological Museum. The Acropolis, a World Heritage Site, is the most striking and complete ancient Greek complex dating back to the 5th century BCE. The monument was built celebrating the cultural and political achievements of Athens and is the most famous site in all of Athens.

The National Archeological Museum is home to the world's most exquisite collection of Greek antiquities found in any single location. Here you will witness the art of Greeks emphasizing rational thinking centered around the individual human; the foundation of democracy.

If the Acropolis and National Archeological Museum weren't enough, proceed to the district of Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens. Here an authentic Greek meal will be prepared and served for your enjoyment. After your lunch, enjoy time at your leisure in Plaka, the historic heart of town. As you walk the narrow paved streets, you'll discover Neoclassical mansions, quaint cafes, and the retail hub of Monastiraki Flea Market. A tour of this magnitude provides a rich sense of ancient Athenian culture and deliciousness.

Piraeus, Greece:
Cruise Embarkation Day

- At time assigned on your boarding pass, arrive at the Cruise Terminal in Piraeus and check in for your cruise.

- Anytime between 3:00-4:00 pm at Hudson Room: Deck 3 Midship: Mandatory Check-In for New Earth Horizons Seminar-at-Sea

- 4:30 to 5:30 pm: Mandatory Welcome and Orientation

- 5:00 pm: Group Photo

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Thu. Oct. 2, 2025

Day At Sea

Sacha Stone and archeo-cosmologist Dave Emery will lead us on journey through time during our seminar-at-sea. They will map out 954 billion years: the entire trajectory of cosmogenetic time, going way beyond the 14.5 billion years commonly accepted by achedemia.

- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

- 1:30 to 4:30 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft (Probably "Dressy Night")

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Alexandria, Egypt (Overnight)

Shore Excursion
"Legends of the Pharoahs, Day 1"

During your day in Egypt, you will drive across the desert to Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. The Cheops Pyramid is the sole survivor among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Shore Excursion Includes:
•⁠ ⁠Transportation from Alexandria port to Giza & Sakkara and drive back to Alexandria port.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Entry ticket to Sakkara area.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the area of the Step pyramid.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Serapeum.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit one of the tombs
•⁠ ⁠⁠Lunch at local restaurant
•⁠ ⁠⁠Drive to Giza.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Entry ticket to Giza pyramids area.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the valley temple.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Sphinx (public area).
•⁠ ⁠⁠Drive to Alexandria port.

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Alexandria, Egypt (Overnight)

Shore Excursion
"Legends of the Pharoahs, Day 2"

Description TBD

Day At Sea

Sacha Stone and archeo-cosmologist Dave Emery will lead us on journey through time during our seminar-at-sea. They will map out 954 billion years: the entire trajectory of cosmogenetic time, going way beyond the 14.5 billion years commonly accepted by achedemia.

- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

- 1:30 to 4:30 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft (Probably "Dressy Night")

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Limassol, Cyprus

Shore Excursion
"The Cult of Aphrodite"

Legend has it that Paphos was home of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love. Still under the spell of the goddess, the area retains her magic and has remained intact by time. It seduces its visitor with its majestic landscape, lovely coastline and historical treasures. Paphos itself is a leading cultural centre of the Mediterranean and the whole town is on the World Heritage list. Wherever one treads in Paphos one comes across a glorious history which dates back thousands of years, when the cult of goddess Aphrodite flourished in this beautiful part of the world attracting many visitors from inland and abroad.

On our way to Paphos we will stop at Petra tou Romiou. Petra tou Romiou or Aphrodite’s Rock as it is known is the legendary birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite-Cypria. A spectacular beach with awe-inspiring views, this beautiful stretch of pebble coast is where the Greek goddess of love rose from wave and foam. Guests can have a short break to admire the magnificent view and take some memorable photos.

Our trail starts from the Church of Panayia Chrysopolitissa, built in the 13th century over the ruins of the largest Early Byzantine basilica on the island. Within the compound one can see St. Paul's Pillar, where according to tradition; the saint was flogged before the Roman Governor Sergius Paulus converted to Christianity.

The city is home to Mosaics of the Roman period, dating from around the 3rd century AD. These are situated in four main houses: the House of Aion, House of Dionysos, House of Orpheus and House of Theseus, They include many attention-grabbing geometrical decorations and draw inspiration from Greek mythological scenes.

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Tues. Oct. 7, 2025

Alanya, Turkey

Shore Excursion
"TBD"

Rhodes, Greece (overnight)

Shore Excursion
"TBD"

TBD

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: TBD

Rhodes, Greece

Shore Excursion
"TBD"

TBD

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Greece

Shore Excursion
"Wonders of the Ancient World"

The ancient city of Ephesusis an approximate 75-minute drive from Izmir. Famous in antiquity for its Temple of Artemus during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. You will start at the upper (Magnesia) Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor. Along the way, you will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika, and the Great Theater, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. It has played host to programs as varied as Paul and his sermons to the Ephesians, to concerts by Sting, in part due to its remarkable acoustics.

You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Anthony and Cleopatra rode in procession. You will hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking. As you depart the Ephesus site, you will be able to view the hilltop ruins of the Basilica of St. John in the distance, which was erected over his grave in the 6th century A.D. by Emperor Justinian. The group will visit the Temple of Artemis before their return to Izmir.

The goddess Artemis was worshiped in most Greek cities but only as a secondary deity. However, to Greeks in Asia Minor, she was a prominent deity. In Ephesus a great temple was built in her honor—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where she was worshipped as a fertility goddess. Receive the blessings of her profound vibration by visiting the site of the Temple of Artemis. Though all that remains is a few foundation stones and a pillar, powerful waves of spiritual energy emanante from this land. Awaken the goddess energy as you imbibe the presence that is so palpable in the atmosphere of this holy site.

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Day At Sea

Sacha Stone and archeo-cosmologist Dave Emery will lead us on journey through time during our seminar-at-sea. They will map out 954 billion years: the entire trajectory of cosmogenetic time, going way beyond the 14.5 billion years commonly accepted by achedemia.

- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

- 1:30 to 4:30 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

- 5:30 pm: Group Dining: The Dining Room, Deck 3 Aft (Probably "Dressy Night")

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Midship

Delphi, Greece:

Post-Tour Shore Excursion
"Oracle of Delphi - Navel of the Earth"

Pickup at Cruise Terminal in Piraeus and dropoff at hotel.

- 7:00 am: Arrival in Piraeus and Debarkation

Along the way to our journey to Delphi, you will see the plain of Beotia, an agricultural center surrounded by cotton plantations and you will also pass through the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedipus. You will continue towards Mt. Parnassos, making a brief rest stop outside the town of Levadia. You will then drive on to Delphi, which dates to the ninth century B.C. and whose allure includes an amazing hillside setting and ruins that will intrigue even the most skeptical.

Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the Greek world's most important oracle. The area was also a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew the Python, a deity who protected the navel of the Earth (center of the world) in this location. Your professional guide will separate the fact from the fiction and bring to life the history and central characters of the site.

You will see the Roman Agora, walk along the Sacred Way, and view the monument of the Argive Kings. the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo where the oracle resided. Above the Temple, you can visit the well preserved 3rd-century Theater. On the lower slope of the mountain is the Tholos, a building whose exact purpose is unknown but architecturally speaking is considered one of the masterpieces of the ancient world. You will also see the Palestra where the athletes trained in preparation for the Pythian Games.

After you visit the archeological site, you will visit the adjacent Delphi Archaeological museum which houses the ancient artifacts that were found at the site. As its centerpiece, are the antiquities found in the complex of Oracle which dates from the 18th century B.C. when the oracle was founded to its decline around 300 A.D. Exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous Charioteer, created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. After you visit the museum, rejoin your transportation and begin the drive back to Athens. Along the way, a stop will be made for a traditional Greek lunch with wine. After lunch, you will start your drive back to your hotel.

Renewed and refreshed, we say good-bye with experiences and friends to last a lifetime.