SIX STAR TRAVEL & CRUISE
David and Irene Starr: Greece and Silver Nova, 22 October to 6 November 2026
Final itinerary. Travellers: David Timothy Starr and Irene Mary Starr. Toronto to Athens on 22 October, two nights on the Athens Riviera at Divani Apollon, one night in central Athens at Xenodocheio Milos with lunch at Dionysos Zonar's and a guided Acropolis tour, then 11 nights aboard Silver Nova roundtrip from Piraeus, returning home via Montreal on 6 November. All times are local.
Journey details
Thu 22 Oct
3:00 PM
Private transfer: home to Toronto Pearson. 41 McNulty Lane, Guelph to Pearson Terminal 1 for AC896. Passengers David and Irene Starr. Executive Sedan. Private transfer dispatch: +1 786 933 9155. Status: Confirmed.
Vehicle: Executive SedanStatus: Confirmed
Ref: private transfer 353712
6:35 PM
Flight AC896 Toronto Pearson T1 18:35 to Athens 11:10 Fri 23 Oct. Air Canada, Boeing 777-300ER, Economy Flex. Seats David 27A, Irene 27B. One checked bag each, up to 23 kg. Tickets David 0142338651425, Irene 0142338651432.
Ref: Air Canada AYE75X
Fri 23 Oct
11:10 AM
Private transfer: airport to hotel. Athens International Airport (AC896 arrival), meet and greet in the International Reception Lobby with a greet sign, to Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, Vouliagmeni. Executive Sedan (Mercedes). Private transfer dispatch: +1 786 933 9155. Status: Booked.
Vehicle: Executive Sedan (Mercedes)Status: Booked
Ref: private transfer 351561
23 to 25 Oct
2 nights
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, 10 Agiou Nikolaou Str., Vouliagmeni 166 71. Executive Room Front Sea View, 2 adults. Breakfast per Steven's itinerary on final voucher. Check-in 15:00, checkout 11:00. One double bed requested, subject to availability.
Ref: Bedsonline 436-7602195
Sun 25 Oct
10:00 AM
Private transfer with stop. Divani Apollon to Xenodocheio Milos (30-minute stop with driver waiting to leave luggage), then on to Dionysos Zonar's, 43 Rovertou Galli. Executive Sedan (Mercedes). Private transfer dispatch: +1 786 933 9155. Status: Booked. Greek clocks go back one hour at 04:00 this morning; 10:00 is the new local time.
Vehicle: Executive Sedan (Mercedes)Status: Booked
Ref: private transfer 352231
12:00 PM
Lunch at Dionysos Zonar's (restaurant and cafe, not a hotel), 43 Rovertou Galli St., Athens 117 42, below the Acropolis. Table for 2 booked at 12:00 under Starr; terrace table with Acropolis view requested.
Ref: Reserved online (i-host), under Starr
14:00, about 2 hrs
Athens: Acropolis Premium Guided Tour with Skip-The-Line Tickets, 2 adults.
Ref: Viator BR-1455451839 (itin. 1837440429)
25 to 26 Oct
1 night
Xenodocheio Milos, Kolokotroni 3-5, Athens 105 62. Executive Room for two, breakfast included. Room from 15:00; checkout 11:00.
Ref: Bedsonline 436-7572988; hotel 0VPF2B
Mon 26 Oct
11:00 AM
Private transfer: hotel to ship. Xenodocheio Milos, Kolokotroni 3-5, to Port of Piraeus for Silver Nova. Executive Sedan (Mercedes). Private transfer dispatch: +1 786 933 9155. Status: Booked.
Vehicle: Executive Sedan (Mercedes)Status: Booked
Ref: private transfer 352238
26 Oct to 6 Nov
11 nights
Silver Nova, Silversea. Roundtrip Piraeus, voyage SN261026011, Suite 9039, Superior Veranda. Boarding 14:00 to 16:00 per Silversea ticket, Terminal C Alkimos, Pier Xaveri, 12-14 Akti Miaouli St., Piraeus 185 38; berth can change at short notice. Carry the cruise ticket and passports.
Ref: Silversea 611833-26
Fri 6 Nov
9:00 AM
Private transfer: ship to airport. Port of Piraeus (Silver Nova) to Athens International Airport for AC899. Due to port security, chauffeurs are not allowed to park or stand at terminal exit; all vehicles wait at a designated holding area awaiting the passengers' phone call. If you have not received contact information from your chauffeur, call the dispatcher at +1 786 933 9155 as soon as you exit the ship and are ready to be picked up. Silversea: no disembarkation before 07:00. Executive Sedan (Mercedes). Private transfer dispatch: +1 786 933 9155. Status: Booked.
Vehicle: Executive Sedan (Mercedes)Status: Booked
Ref: private transfer 352242
1:00 PM
Flight AC899 Athens 13:00 to Montreal Trudeau 16:00. Boeing 787-9. Seats David 29K, Irene 29J. Canadian customs and immigration in Montreal.
Ref: Air Canada AYE75X
7:10 PM
Flight AC425 Montreal 19:10 to Toronto Pearson T1 20:50. Airbus A320, domestic. Seats David 20A, Irene 20B.
Ref: Air Canada AYE75X
8:50 PM
Private transfer: Pearson to home. Toronto Pearson T1 (AC425 arrival from Montreal) to 41 McNulty Lane, Guelph. Passengers will be met by the chauffeur at their designated baggage claim carousel with a greet sign. Executive Sedan. Private transfer dispatch: +1 786 933 9155. Status: Confirmed.
Vehicle: Executive SedanStatus: Confirmed
Ref: private transfer 353717
All private transfer rides: passengers David and Irene Starr; vehicle class shown on each ride. Private transfer 24/7 dispatch is listed under Contacts.
Contacts, in case required
| Emergency in Greece | 112 (police, ambulance, fire) |
|---|---|
| Piraeus port agent (Rhapsody Travel) | +30 210 924 2608. After hours: +30 693 735 0223 |
| Embassy of Canada, Athens | 48 Ethnikis Antistaseos St., Chalandri 152 31, Athens. +30 210 727 3400. Consular: athns-cs@international.gc.ca |
| Air Canada reservations | 1 888 247 2262 (booking AYE75X). From abroad: +1 514 393 3333 |
| Canada 24/7 emergency (Ottawa) | +1 613 996 8885 (collect where available). SOS@international.gc.ca |
| Acropolis tour operator (Athens Blue) | +30 697 061 0771. Viator BR-1455451839 |
| Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso | 10 Agiou Nikolaou Str., Vouliagmeni 166 71. +30 210 891 1100. reservations@divaniapollon.gr |
| Travel insurance: Old Republic / TIPS | Policy TP562803. 24 hrs: +1 905 667 0587 (collect from abroad), +1 800 334 7787 (Canada/USA). assistance@oldrepublicgroup.com |
| Xenodocheio Milos | Kolokotroni 3-5, Athens 105 62. +30 216 600 3300. info@xenodocheiomilos.com |
| Bedsonline hotel emergency | +1 321 316 5245 (Divani 436-7602195, Milos 436-7572988) |
| Dionysos Zonar's (restaurant) | 43 Rovertou Galli St., Athens 117 42. +30 210 923 3182. info@dionysoszonars.gr. Lunch reservation Sun 25 Oct 12:00, under Starr. |
| Private transfer, 24/7 | res@drvn.com. +1 786 933 9300 or +1 786 933 9334. Rene Arguello: +1 786 933 9300 ext. 296. Driver dispatch: +1 786 933 9155 |
| David and Irene Starr | Cell +1 519 823 6631. dts1@rogers.com. 41 McNulty Lane, Guelph, ON N1L 1L3 |
| Silversea, 24/7 emergency | +1 855 278 7881. Silver Nova ship: +1 786 605 5635. Reservations: +1 800 722 9955 |
| Steven Faehrmann, Six Star Travel & Cruise | 519-546-7748. steven@sixstartravel.ca |
What to do if something goes wrong
David and Irene, keep this page with your passports. All times are local. Call from your cell, +1 519 823 6631, and have the booking reference ready.
Flight delayed or cancelled (AC896, AC899 or AC425)
- Call Air Canada first: 1 888 247 2262, or from abroad +1 514 393 3333. Give booking AYE75X and your ticket numbers, David 0142338651425 and Irene 0142338651432.
- If you miss the AC425 connection in Montreal, ask Air Canada to rebook you to Toronto Pearson T1.
- If your arrival time changes, call private transfer dispatch at +1 786 933 9155 with the new flight and time. Use ride 351561 for Athens arrival and ride 353717 for Toronto arrival.
Private transfer driver not there
- Call private transfer dispatch at +1 786 933 9155. If there's no answer, call +1 786 933 9300 or +1 786 933 9334, or email res@drvn.com.
- Thu 22 Oct, home: pickup at 3:00 PM at 41 McNulty Lane, Guelph. Ride 353712.
- Fri 23 Oct, Athens airport: driver in the International Reception Lobby with a greet sign. Ride 351561.
- Sun 25 Oct, Divani Apollon: pickup at 10:00 AM. Clocks go back one hour at 04:00 that morning, so 10:00 is the new local time. Ride 352231.
- Mon 26 Oct, Xenodocheio Milos: pickup at 11:00 AM. Ride 352238.
- Fri 6 Nov, Piraeus: cars wait in a holding area, not at the terminal exit. Once you are off the ship, call the dispatcher at +1 786 933 9155 if you have no contact from your chauffeur. Ride 352242.
- Fri 6 Nov, Toronto Pearson T1: the chauffeur waits at your baggage claim carousel with a greet sign. Ride 353717.
Hotel problem
- Speak to the front desk first. Divani Apollon: +30 210 891 1100. Xenodocheio Milos: +30 216 600 3300.
- If it isn't solved, call Bedsonline hotel emergency at +1 321 316 5245. Divani Apollon: booking 436-7602195. Xenodocheio Milos: booking 436-7572988, hotel ref 0VPF2B.
Missing the ship, or a ship issue
- Boarding is 14:00 to 16:00 on Mon 26 Oct at Terminal C Alkimos, Pier Xaveri, 12-14 Akti Miaouli St., Piraeus. The berth can change at short notice.
- If you are running late or can't find the ship, call Rhapsody Travel, the Piraeus port agent: +30 210 924 2608, after hours +30 693 735 0223.
- Call Silversea 24/7 emergency at +1 855 278 7881 and give booking 611833-26. To reach Silver Nova directly, call +1 786 605 5635.
Medical emergency
- In Greece, call 112 for police, ambulance or fire.
- Call Old Republic / TIPS as soon as you can. Policy TP562803. From abroad, call +1 905 667 0587 collect; in Canada or the USA, call +1 800 334 7787. Email assistance@oldrepublicgroup.com.
- Keep every receipt and report.
Lost or stolen passport
- In Greece, report it to the police: 112.
- Contact the Embassy of Canada in Athens: 48 Ethnikis Antistaseos St., Chalandri 152 31. Call +30 210 727 3400, or email athns-cs@international.gc.ca.
- Outside office hours, call Canada 24/7 emergency in Ottawa at +1 613 996 8885 (collect where available), or email SOS@international.gc.ca.
- If you are on the ship, tell Silversea at +1 855 278 7881.
Lost or delayed baggage
- Report it to Air Canada before leaving the baggage hall. Get a written report and reference number, and keep your bag tags.
- Follow up with Air Canada at 1 888 247 2262, booking AYE75X.
- Call Old Republic / TIPS about policy TP562803: from abroad +1 905 667 0587 collect, in Canada or the USA +1 800 334 7787. Keep receipts for anything you buy.
Steven Faehrmann, Six Star Travel & Cruise: 519-546-7748, steven@sixstartravel.ca