Workshop Schedule

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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Tues., Sept. 30, 2025

Athens, Greece:

Pre-Tour Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"Walking in Plato's Footsteps"

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
• View the breathtaking Acropolis, a World Heritage Site.
• Immerse in Greek antiquities at the National Archeological Museum, a treasure trove of rational thinking and democracy.
• Savor a delectable authentic Greek meal in Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens.
• Tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel (TBD), entrance fees, and lunch.

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 2:00 and 3:00 pm at Hudson Room: Deck 3 Forward: 5-minute Mandatory Check-In for New Earth Horizons Seminar-at-Sea

- 4:00 to 5:00 pm: Mandatory Welcome and Orientation

- 5:00 pm: Group Photo

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

- 8:00 to 9:30 pm: Sacha Stone Seminar-at-Sea, Hudson Room, Deck 3 Forward

Thu. Oct. 2, 2025

Day At Sea

Sacha Stone and guest speakers, such as 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 academia.

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

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

- 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 Forward

Alexandria, Egypt (Overnight)

Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"Legends of Sakkara & Dahshur"

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
•⁠ ⁠Transportation from Alexandria port to Sakkara & Dahshur
•⁠ ⁠⁠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 Dahshur
•⁠ ⁠⁠Entry ticket to Dahshur pyramids.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Red Pyramid
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Bent Pyramid
•⁠ ⁠⁠Drive back to Alexandria port for overnight stay

- 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 Forward

Alexandria, Egypt (2nd Day)

Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"Mysteries of the Giza Plateau"

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.

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
•⁠ ⁠Transportation from Alexandria cruise port to Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum
•⁠ ⁠⁠Drive to Giza
•⁠ ⁠⁠Entry ticket to Giza pyramids area
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Valley Temple
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Kings Chamber
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Sphinx (public area)
•⁠ ⁠⁠Lunch at BBQ restaurant
•⁠ ⁠⁠Drive to the Grand Egyptian Museum
•⁠ ⁠⁠Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
•⁠ ⁠⁠Drive back to Alexandria port

Day At Sea

Sacha Stone and guest speakers, such as 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 academia.

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

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

- 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 Forward

Limassol, Cyprus

Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"The Cult of Aphrodite"

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit the legendary birthplace of the Cypriot goddess of love, Aphrodite.
• Journey to Paphos to view the famed Dionysos mosaics—the finest in the Mediterranean.
• Marvel at the extraordinary rock-carved Tombs of the Kings.
• Enjoy free time for shopping or sampling local delicacies.

- 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 Forward

Tues. Oct. 7, 2025

Alanya, Turkey

Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"Dolphin and Sea Turtle Cruise and Swim with Lunch"

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Enjoy an amazing day cruise around the Alanya Peninsula in a luxury yacht.
• Visit Pirates Cave, Lovers Cave, and Phosphorus Cave.
• Interact with playful dolphins and sea turtles.
• Watch cliff divers leaping off high rocks into the sea.
• Visit legendary Cleopatra's Beach.
• Savor a sumptuous lunch aboard a luxury yacht.
• Indulge in a beauty session with a sea mud mask.

Rhodes, Greece (overnight)

Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"Legendary Lindos and the Collossus of Rhodes"

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Experience the breathtaking ancient Greek towns of Lindos and Rhodes
• Soak in stunning panoramic views from the 535-feet tall Acropolis
• Visit the Byzantine Church of the Ascension
• Witness the world-renowned Rhodes ceramics crafting
• Explore the 14th-century Grand Master's Palace

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

- 8:30 to 10:00 pm: TBD

Overnight
Stay

Rhodes, Greece (2nd Day)

Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"Cruise and Swim in Emerald Waters"

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Swim in the emerald waters of Anthony Quinn Bay—"The Guns of Navarone" backdrop
• Relax and enjoy appetizers, fresh fruits, wine, and music in picturesque Ladiko Bay on a sailing yacht
• Dive into adventure at Traganou Bay, where snorkeling and exploration of small creeks and captivating caves await
• Exclusive 6.5-hour voyage to Rhodes' 3 most beautiful bays

- 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 Forward

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Greece

Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"Wonders of the Ancient World"

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Stroll through history's timeline, blending ancient awe and contemporary culture.
• Explore the ruins of a bustling Roman provincial capital.
• Visit the Odeum, Celsus Library, Fountain of Trajan,Temple of Hadrian, and Great Theater.
• See the stunning Terrace Houses, with beautifully preserved frescoes and mosaics.
• Visit the last remnant of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Temple of Artemis.
• Visit the revered House of Virgin Mary, which the Vatican claims as her final resting place.
• Enjoy an authentic Turkish lunch.

- 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 Forward

Day At Sea

Sacha Stone and speakers such as archeo-cosmologist Dave Emery will lead us on a 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 academia.

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

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

- 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 Forward

Delphi, Greece:

Post-Tour Shore Excursion (Extra Fee)
"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

EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Embark on an unforgettable journey to Delphi, the ancient site of the world's most important oracle.
• Explore the enchanting ruins of Delphi, including the Roman Agora, Sacred Way, and mystifying Tholos, a masterpiece of antiquity.
• Immerse in the rich history of the Delphi Archaeological Museum, housing treasures from the 18th century B.C. to 300 A.D.
• Savor a traditional Greek lunch with wine.

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

7:00 am:
Arrival
in Port

Post-Cruise
Excursion:
Time TBA