As many of you are probably aware of, especially if you watch the news, Greece has declared a state of emergency since 89-fires have broken out burning mostly the Southern and Central Athens, and a few islands.

The Greek Embassy is stating it is likely acts of terrorism and individuals who are starting it and they are offering a $1M Euros reward for information leading to the arrests and capture of these people!

Contiki will not refund our money for this trip for the $2k b/c it is not a covered event for a medical reason for the Contiki insurance policy, which also has to be made at least 48-hours in advance, but these fires did not break out that soon in advance.

I cannot throw away $3000 on my air plane ticket and the trip itself and this seems very dangerous, and they do not seem very concerned about our safety!

We need other persons to get in on this and be aware of what is going on! PLEASE WRITE BACK!!!

Shenanigans
sstealey@hotmail.com

Well, I don't know about terrorism... But, I called Contiki last week just to see if they had a policy regarding sending tourists to a country that has declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY. guess what? Contiki "wasn't concerned about it at this point".

luckily, we're only in Athens for a day or two before we ship out to the islands for some fun in the sun. I would have just liked to hear about some contingency plan if the Athens airport was closed due to smoke, or some other crazy ****. nothing.

Contiki is a great time, and I'm a repeat customer... but welcome to being a sheep. just go with it.

avoid the hotel meals at all costs. I cant figure out why Contiki cant demand better quality meals from the hotels they frequent. they SUCK. disgusting.

have fun. we will.