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A T H E N S A N D T H E P E L O P O N N E S E October 12 - 21, 2019

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P R E L I M I N A R Y P R O G R A M

All activities may be subject to adaptation and change of schedule. A detailed itinerary is available to you after registration. Additional local experts will join us during the program to share their knowledge of Greek food, local traditions, and culture. You will have the chance to taste local products such as mountain teas, honey and much more!

DAY ONE - ARRIVAL AND WELCOME

Arrival in Electra Palace Hotel Welcome dinner at Kuzina restaurant

DAY TWO - THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF ATHENS

Private tour of the and museum, , Parliament House, , Thiseio, . Lunch and dinner included

DAY THREE - PATRAS

Visit the Achaia Clauss winery for a private tasting. Cooking demo featuring traditional ingredients and cuisine followed by lunch: Rio Equestrian Club Free time to relax and browse in Patras Byzantino Hotel

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DAY FOUR- OLYMPIA

Visit the award-winning Milestone Olive lab. Milestone is among the highest phenolic olive oils in the world and focuses on new slow production methods for increasing the phenolic compounds in olive oil. Presentation: The Intersection between Olive Oil and Our Health: Konstantinos Mammasis. Tour, olive harvest and tasting. Picnic lunch under the olive trees. Lunch included.

Tour of local honey producer with tastings

Free evening in Olympia with restaurant recommendations

DAY FIVE- OLYMPIA

Private tour of the Olympia archeological site and museum Free time to browse and eat lunch in Olympia Afternoon presentation on the traditional foods of The

DAY SIX -

Visit and guided tour of the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Lunch at Nymfasia Resort (our Vytinya Hotel) Presentation: : Where Food and Culture meet Longevity and Our Genes. Amanda Archibald, RD

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DAY SEVEN - VYTINA

Gentle hike by the river to the magnificent Prodromou monastery embedded in the cliffs of the gorge. Then visit the ancient Gortyna, the worship place of Asklipios, the God of Medicine. Guided tour of the traditional village of with time to browse and shop for traditional products of the region.

Lunch included at a local typical taverna in Panagia Village. Evening Free Grande Bretagne Hotel

DAY EIGHT- NAFPLIO

Tour the open air market with our guides. Then on to a hands-on cooking class class where you'll learn how to prepare traditional dishes featuring local products of The Peloponnese. Your class includes lunch.

Free time for the remainder of the day to explore Nafplio

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DAY NINE- NAFPLIO

Visit the ancient sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus Return to Nafplio for lunch and then free time

Presentation: Food and Herbs in Greek Medicine, Folklore and Culture Matina Chronopolous, ND Farewell dinner

DAY TEN - RETURN TO ATHENS

Early morning departure to Athens airport

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All transfers* An organized full-day tour with a private guide in Athens All tickets to museums and sites: Acropolis, , Agora, Olympia, the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, city tour with the train (or walk) in Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus Wine tasting at Achaia Clauss winery Professional guide in Olympia Guided walk and visit to Prodromou Monastery All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners Nine nights of accommodations at 4 and 5 star hotels Complimentary gift bag A private guide will accompany us for the entire program

* Transfers are guaranteed back to Athens airport. Upon arrival, a transfer to your Athens hotel will be organized for individuals arriving at similar times. Many of you will arrive at different times from different points in the USA or Europe and we recommend you take a taxi from the airport to our hotel in the center of Athens to avoid waiting. You will be advised of available transfer times to Athens should enough individuals arrive in the same time period.

This program is suitable for nutrition and health experts and is approved for 24 CPE (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. This program is also suitable for individuals with an interest in health, food, culture, and history. The program includes presentations from nutrition and medical experts, however, the subject matter will not be technical.

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LAND PRICE By March 1: $2995 (double room) $3350 (single room). After March 1: $3195 (double) $3550

This program requires a minimum of 14 participants and is limited to 24 participants. We ask that you not make final travel arrangements until we can confirm that minimum registration has been reached. We will advise you as soon as the registration minimum has been reached. The Genomic Kitchen will not be responsible for any travel costs associated with booking travel prior to advising the minimum number of participants has been met. This program has high interest. Please consider registering early.

PAYMENT OPTIONS Opt to pay in full at the time of registration and take $50 off. Applies to Early Bird Fee Select a $500 save‐a space option and pay in full by August 12, 2019 A detailed itinerary will be sent to you once we receive your deposit or payment.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS You will fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), Greece. There are some direct flights from the USA, however many may require a change of plane in Europe. For your comfort and acclimation to the , we suggest you arrive in Athens at least one day before the program starts. Athens is EST + 7. Our travel coordinator in Greece can help you with flight arrangements and additional hotel nights if you need help. Please contact us if you need additional assistance: 301-865-4607 (CST).

CANCELLATION POLICY Trip fees can be refunded on or before August 12, 2019. Your trip fee will be refunded in full minus a $300 administration fee. There will be NO REFUNDS for cancellations after August 1. There are no exceptions to this policy. We understand that emergencies of all nature do arise, however, there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy. We strongly urge you to purchase trip insurance to cover you for this possibility. Travel Guard is a good option

EXCHANGE RATE CLAUSE This program is a European‐based program which operates on the Euro currency. All pricing for the program has been calculated in Euros and converted to US dollars for the convenience of our U.S. guests. The Euro to dollar exchange is at a historical low currently, however fluctuations may occur. Should the exchange rate increase more than 10% above the base of 1.14 Euro:Dollar, we reserve the right to pass on any additional minimal price increases. Please be aware that we have never enacted this clause in our history of international programming, but we wish to make you aware of the possibility.

DETAILED TRAVEL NOTES

We have prepared detailed travel notes which will be emailed you upon registration, or prior to registration upon request.

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Field to Plate LLC, DBA The Genomic Kitchen, requires each Program Participant to read this document. By registering for this program, you agree to the program’s terms, conditions and disclaimers and acknowledge your responsibilities and those of The Genomic Kitchen.

The Genomic Kitchen provides culinary and cultural educational seminars and programs in the USA and overseas. Our programs are designed for adults over the age of 21 and are not appropriate for children.

PROGRAM PRICES: All prices are per person and are stated in the program.

TRAVEL:

1. The Genomic Kitchen is not a travel agency. It is the responsibility of each individual participant to organize travel to and from Athens, Greece. Please review the program itinerary carefully, including program start and end dates, so that you can make travel arrangements accordingly.

2. The Genomic Kitchen is not responsible for travel arrangements made by program participants to and from Athens, Greece or any complications/expenses that may be associated with your travel arrangements. Participants are encouraged to purchase refundable and/or transferable airline tickets to avoid cancellation penalties if a program is canceled for any reason. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance to protect you against any cancellations or emergencies that may arise and prevent you from participating in the program. We recommend Travel Guard as an option. Tel 866 385 4839

3. We suggest that you consult with a travel agent for all international travel information. If you need assistance, we are happy to offer the assistance of our agency experts. You may contact them at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].

4. You are asked not to make final travel arrangements until we advise you that the program has met the minimum registration requirements. The Genomic Kitchen is not liable for travel costs or expenses incurred as a result of booking travel prior to our advising you that the program has met minimum registrations. We will advise you as soon as the program has met its minimums.

5. Each program participant is required to obtain and carry a valid passport and any other documents required by applicable government regulations. Please ensure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages.

INSURANCE: Each Program Participant acknowledges that they have purchased medical and all other relevant insurance for their needs during this international trip. Consult with a travel agent for advice.

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CANCELLATION/REFUNDS: Program fees and refunds are addressed in the program. By registering, you acknowledge cancellation and refund terms. Full refunds will be made if The Genomic Kitchen cancels the program. There are no refunds for any unused portion of the program. For this reason, we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance. Travel Insurance covers trip cancellations, missed flights and connections, baggage loss or delay and medical expenses. It is more cost effective for you to purchase travel insurance than to impose an administrative fee for cancellation.

DISCLAIMER: The program participant agrees that neither The Genomic Kitchen nor any of its agents shall be responsible for any expense or liability relating to injuries, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social, political or labor unrest, omissions, inclement weather or conditions outside of our control. Additionally, we are not liable for injury, damage, loss or accident related to a lodging or transportation purveyor, food, wine or restaurant supplier or any other contractor providing services as part of this program

PROGRAM CHANGES: The Genomic Kitchen reserves the right to make changes in the published program whenever conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of program participants. The Genomic Kitchen reserves the right to require any participant to withdraw from the program at any time when such action is determined to be in the interests of the health, safety or welfare of the program participants or of the individual participant.

By registering for this program, each program participant certifies that he or she is mentally and physically capable of full participation in this program.

Upon registration, each program participant will receive a copy of this document to sign and return to The Genomic Kitchen prior to arrival in Greece. By signing this document you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the itinerary, and recognizes and accepts any risk associated with the program and the conditions. You agree to release The Genomic Kitchen, its representatives or agents, from any and all liability for any loss, death, or injury to person or property suffered by any person in connection with this program.

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