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Itinerary

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Day 1 Fri Depart USA Overnight flight to Venice. Meals and refreshments served on board. Day 2 Sat Venice Morning arrival in Venice where your Central Holidays tour host will meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. Day 3 Sun Venice Your morning walking tour is highlighted by visits to the golden Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge's Palace decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Also view the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. (B) Day 4 Mon Venice/Florence This morning travel south by first class rail to Florence, Cradle of the Renaissance. Arrive at your hotel. Balance of afternoon and day at leisure. (B) Day 5 Tue Florence Today you'll see examples of an age of unbounded creativity. Your morning tour begins at the splendid Duomo, crowned with the magnificent Brunelleschi dome, the Baptistry with its exquisite doors by Ghiberti, Giotto's Bell Tower, Piazza Della Signoria, the Accademia Museum and Piazzale Michelangelo overlooking splendid views of the domes and red tiled roofs of the city. The afternoon is free for you to explore Florence's lovely shops and boutiques. (B) Day 6 Wed Florence/Rome Morning travel by first class rail to Rome and your hotel. Balance of afternoon and day at leisure. (B) Day 7 Thu Rome Your morning tour reveals Rome's infinite aspects and eras. Drive through Piazza della Republica and admire its Najads Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto (the Rodeo Drive of Rome) and see Palazzo Margherita (seat of the American Embassy), Aurelian Walls (3rd century A.D.), and Piazza Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, residence of the President of the Italian Republic, and then visit the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice, Castel Sant'Angelo, Via della Conciliazione, then visit St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Afternoon and evening are free for independent exploration. (B) Day 8 Fri Rome Today you may want to enjoy an optional excursion to Pompeii, Capri and idyllic Sorrento with their beautiful panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. (B) Day 9 Sat Rome/Athens Transfer to the airport in Rome for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival your local Central Holidays host will assist you with transfer to your selected hotel. Balance of afternoon and evening at leisure. (B) Day 10 Sun Athens Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. (B) Day 11 Mon Piraeus/Mykonos After breakfast, you transfer to the port of Piraeus and embark your cruise ship. Sail to the picturesque isle of Mykonos known for its windmills and lively harbor. An optional excursion to picturesque Hora, the island capital, is available. Resume sailing in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 12 Tue Kusadasi/Patmos Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World'. Wander through the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursion to visit these sites is available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D) Day 13 Wed Rhodes A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Optional visits to the Temple of Athena on the majestic Acropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul or the Old Town and Philerimos. From July to September you may visit the Valley of Butterflies. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 14 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Here you may visit Knossos and the Palace of King Minos or enjoy a taste of Crete. Later, you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini. Some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D) Day 15 Fri Cruise/Piraeus/USA Disembark in Piraeus this morning and transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B)

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Rates

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US Departures for 2012 Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  For an accurate rate, please call our Reservations Department at 1-800-935-5000. Once we have received the deposit on your booking, the land price is guaranteed from any future fluctuations in the rate of exchange.

Hotel Category Dates: City: Type: ★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ Rates for 2012 * * from   Mar. 09, 2012 Land & Cruise from $1,861 $2,091 $2,981   Mar. 16, 2012 Land & Cruise from $1,916 $2,153 $2,993   Mar. 23, 2012 Land & Cruise from $1,955 $2,216 $3,020   Mar. 30, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,184 $2,454 $3,212   Apr. 6, 13, 20, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,184 $2,454 $3,270   Apr. 27, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,460 $2,751 $4,199   May. 4, 11, 18, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,460 $2,751 $4,385   May. 25, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,430 $2,751 $4,385   Jun 1,8,15, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,415 $2,751 $4,385   Show rates for further dates? Yes No Jun. 22, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,401 $2,740 $4,352   Jun. 29, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,149 $2,417 $4,066   Jul. 06, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,149 $2,417 $3,587   Jul. 13, 20, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,149 $2,417 $3,482   Jul. 27, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,149 $2,417 $3,418   Aug 3, 10, 17, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,149 $2,417 $3,418   Aug. 24, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,212 $2,497 $3,683   Aug. 31, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,415 $2,751 $4,199   Sep. 07, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,415 $2,751 $4,199   Sep 14, 21, 28, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,460 $2,751 $4,199   Oct. 05, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,460 $2,751 $4,199   Oct. 12, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,390 $2,671 $4,129   Oct. 19, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,370 $2,661 $4,109   Oct. 26, 2012 Land & Cruise from $2,272 $2,444 $3,692

 

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Associated Hotels

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Hotel Class City ★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rome

Athens

Florence

Venice

Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) Per Person
Outside 2 Lower Beds Cat XA $ 49.00 to $55.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XB $ 66.00 to $ 71.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XD $ 164.00 to $ 181.00 p.p

FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

Plus per person Fuel Surcharge $ 36.00 and Port Taxes $ 136.00.

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel selection.  Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Athens are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE.

Please note that as of January 1st, 2011 the City of Rome has introduced an overnight accommodation tax for all guests staying at any hotels (Law number 78 dated 05/31/2010). This small fee (2 or 3 Euros, per person, per day depending on hotel category) will be collected locally by the hotels.

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Ship Information

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M/V Louis Majesty

On board our classic cruise ships you will be pampered by our crew. All staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air conditioning, telephone and TV. All cabin categories SJO, SJ & S have fridge. Hairdryer in all S staterooms. Facilities: Sun Deck, Cafe Royal (inside & outside), Topsiders Bar, Pool Bar, Outdoor Cafe, 2 Swimming Pools (for Adults), 2 Hot Tubs, Piazza Sanmarco (outdoor pizzeria & pasta shop), Royal Observatory, Kid's Corner, Children's Pool, Disco, Beauty Salon, Fitness Centre (6 massage rooms), Bodywave Spa (Mandara Spa & Sauna), Polo Club Piano Bar, Monte Carlo Casino, The Palace Theatre, Four Seasons Restaurant, Seven Seas Dining Room, Le Bistro Cafe, Rendez Vous Lounge & Bar, The Coffee Bar/Espresso point, Royal Fireworks Lounge, House of Lords Lounge, Internet Cafe, Crossroads Area (Shore Excursions Desk, Reception Desk, Credit Desk), Duty Free & Travel Value Shops, Photo Gallery, Boardroom, Library / Card room, Video Arcade, Conference Room Technical Data: Gross Tonnage: 40,876 - Length: 679.46 feet - Breadth: 90.55 feet Draught: 20.24 feet - Outside Staterooms: 482 - Inside Staterooms: 250 - Cruising Speed: 19 knots - Passengers Decks: 10 - Elevators: 6 - Stabilizers: yes Electric Current: 110/220V AC - Classification: DNV

Amenities
When at sea, relax on one of our spacious sun decks, read your favorite book, play a game of cards in our library, take dancing lessons or enjoy a daily work out at the fitness center followed by a complete make over in the beauty salon or our full service health spa. A refreshing swim in the pool will prepare you for our Shore Excursion Program that offers a variety of interesting tour options ashore. Take in the sights and sounds of foreign lands. Clear blue skies, unspoiled scenery, fascinating archaeological sites, friendly vibrant people, delicious food, captivating music and dances will entertain your mind, body and soul. At sunset the lights come on and the atmosphere onboard changes completely! Enjoy the company of newfound friends, try your luck in the casino, enjoy the show and then hit the dance floor in the disco till early morning hours! Children's Activites. Onboard there are menus, activities and a variety of entertainment designed to suit every family member from kids to grandparents In our onboard Duty Free and Travel Value shops, you will find an extensive selection of international brands and designer products.

Dining
From early morning to late at night, there will hardly be a moment that you will not be tempted by something delicious and appetizing. Aromas from an outdoor fresh pasta station or a teatime buffet full of tasty sandwiches and pastries are bound to break your resolve. Our cuisine combines the exquisite variety of the Mediterranean with other popular flavours from around the world, creating a culinary harmony that suits every palate. All our food is produced onboard and we are sensitive to modern dietary concerns, using healthy preparation methods and fresh ingredients. So eat to your hearts content in our well designed restaurants with pleasing sea views!

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Optional Excursions

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Sightseeing Tours

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Athens by night Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Athens by night with dinner
Departure time: Between 7:25pm and 8:10pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Scenic drive followed by dinner in the Plaka district, including a show at a typical Greek taverna.

Full day Argolis Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Argolis with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. From November to March: on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Lion's Gate, the tomb of Agamemnon, the Palace, Epidaurus and its theater.

Full-day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:20am and 7:40am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Tome at leisure on the Island of Hydra. Visit of Poros on the Island of Aegina.

Full-day Delphi Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Delphi with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only.
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Drive through Levadia and Arachova to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the museum and Temple of Apollo.

Half-day ancient Corinth Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day ancient Corinth
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 7:40am
Schedule: From April to October only: on Mondays and Fridays only.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights:See the Ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city include the Agora, the Apollo s Temple and the ancient port where St. Paul disembarked.

Half-day Cape Sounion Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Cape Sounion
Departure time: Between 2:10pm and 2:45pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Scenic drive along the coastal road followed by a visit of Cape Sounion, dominated by the Temple of Poseidon

Half-day tour of Athens Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Tour of Athens
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Roman Temple of Olympian Seuz, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechteion, Acropolis Museum (museum will reopen sometime in 2009 - no offical date is available).

Half-day afternoon Uffizi Gallery Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Florence
Afternoon Tour
Departure time: 2:30pm
Schedule: Daily.
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Fiesole, to visit Franciscan Church of Santa Croce, burial site of Machiavelli, Galileo, Michelangelo, Rossini and Galleria Degli Uffizi for paintings by Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raffaello. On Mondays, the visit of the Uffizi will be replaced by a visit of Palazzo Vecchio

Half-day Chianti Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Florence
Chianti
Departure time: 2:15pm
Schedule: From November to March on Wednesdays only. From April to October on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Visit to Chianti Classico wine producing area and local wine cellars for wine tasting. See the Tuscan countryside, famous for its green valleys, cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves.

Half-day morning city tour Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Florence
Morning Tour
Departure time: 9:30am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Piazzale Michelangelo for city view, Accademia Delle Belle Arti with David by Michelangelo, Cathedral complex with Brunelleschi s Cupola, Giotto s Bell Tower, and Baptistry. On Mondays, the visit of the Accademia will be replaces by a visit of the Bargello Museum or of the Medici Chapels

Half-day Pisa Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Florence
Pisa
Departure time: 2:00pm
Schedule: From November to March: on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. From April to October: Daily.
Duration: 5 hours

Highlights: Visit Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli where the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistry are located.

Full-day Siena and San Gimignano Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Florence
Siena and San Gimignano
Departure time: 9:15am
Schedule:From November to March: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays only. From April to October: Daily
Duration: 9 hours

Highlights: In Siena, visit Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Comunale, Libreria Piccolomini and Museo del Duomo. After free time for lunch on your own, visit San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers and magnificent views.

Half-day ancient Ostia Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Ancient Ostia
Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am
Schedule: From March to October and on Tuesdays and Fridays only
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Via delle Tombe, Porta Romana, Decumanus Maximus, Terme di Nettuno, theatre built by Agrippa, Forum, Capitolium, temple of Rome and Augustus, Basilica, House of Diana, Thermopolium, Via dei Dipinti, and Museo Ostiense.

Full-day Capri Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Capri
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Travel by motorcoach to Naples and board the hovercraft to Marina Grande. Weather permitting, board motorboats to the Blue Grotto. Panoramic drive to Anacapri. Lunch at a local restaurant. NOTE: If bad weather conditions will not permit the trip from Naples to Capri, a tour of Pompeii will be offered instead (the difference in price will be refunded).

Half-day Christian Rome Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Christian Rome
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February)
Schedule: Daily, except Easter, Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Holy Staircase, Basilica of Saint John in Laterano, ancient Appian Way, Catacombs of San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, Baths of Emperor Caracalla.

Classical and Imperial Rome Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Classical and Imperial Rome with lunch
Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Appros. 6 hours

Highlights: Basilica of St Peter (visit are not allowed during religious functions), Piazza della Repubblica,Trevi Fountain, the Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, the Pantheon (including visit), Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona. After lunch see Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Colosseum.

Full-day Florence Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Florence
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, except Christmas and New Year s Day from November to February.
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Academia Museum, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistry, Giotto Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza and Church of Santa Croce. Lunch included at typical Florentine restaurant.

Half-day Imperial Rome Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Imperial Rome
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February)
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. PAul Outside the Walls, Colosseum.

Full-day Naples & Vesuvius Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Naples and Vesuvius
Departure time: 6:30am
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: Full day

Highlights: In Naples, see of Castel Dell'Ovo, Piazza del Plebescito, Royal Palace, Basilica of San Francesco Di Paola, San Carlo Opera House, Gallery of Umberto I and Maschio Angioino. Continue to Mount Vesuvius.

Full-day Orvieto & Assisi Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Orvieto and Assisi
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays only from March to October. Mondays and Fridays only from November to February.
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Orvieto (including lunch), Trasimeno Lake, Assisi (including Church of St. Claire, Townhall Square with its People Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva, St Francis Basilica) and town of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Half-day Papal audience Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Papal Audience
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Wednesdays only, based on His Holiness schedule
Duration: 3-4 hours

Highlights: The Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter Square, St. Peter Basilica or the Audience Hall, based on weather conditions and the number of participating pilgrims.

Papal blessing at Castel Gandolfo Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Papal blessing at Castelgandolfo
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Sundays, during summer months only and based on His Holiness schedule
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Travel along the ancient Appian Way to His Holiness summer residence, near volcanic lake of Albano. The Papal Blessing will take place in the square facing the Papal palace of Castelgandolfo.

Half-day Roman Castles Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Roman Castles
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm
Schedule: From April to October and on Tuesdays and Saturdays only
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: View Baths of Caracalla, Ancient Appian Way, Road of the Lakes, Colli Albani. Visit Castelgandolfo, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata, and Frascati, including local wine tasting.

Rome by night Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Rome by night with dinner
Departure time: 7:00pm
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve
Duration: 3-4 hours

Highlights: Panoramic tour of the city including a stop at the Trevi Fountain, followed by a traditional Roman dinner at a typical local restaurant (including drinks).

Half-day Tivoli Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Tivoli
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to September) and between 8:00am and 8:40am (from October to February)
Schedule: Daily (except Mondays) - from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays only from November to February.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Villa Adriana, Villa d'Este and its fountains

Half-day Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Rome
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Daily, except Sundays and Religious Holidays
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Vatican Museums, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Geographical Maps, Sistine Chapel.

Gondola serenade & dinner Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Venice
Gondola serenade and Dinner
Depart from:Gondola Station in Santa Maria del Giglio
Departure time:From April to October at 7:30pm. From November to March at 3:30pm
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 2 hours

Highlights: A romantic gondola ride with live music on board, followed by a three-course dinner with drinks at a local restaurant.

Half-day Islands excursion Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Venice
Islands excursion
Depart from: Serenissima Taxi Pier, next to Ponte della Paglia in San Marco Square
Departure time: 9:30am and 2:30pm. From November to March only at 2:30pm. From April to October only at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas.
Duration: 3.5 hours

Highlights: Murano, for its glass factories; Burano, for its handmade laces; Torcello, the first settlement on the lagoon.

Half-day morning walking tour Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Venice
Morning walking tour
Depart from: Tourist Information Office in San Marco Square.
Departure time: 9:00am
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: 2 hours

Highlights: St. Mark Square, Basilica, Doge Palace, Prison and Bridge of Sighs. Tour ends with optional visit to glass blowing factory.

Venetian legends Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Venice
Venitian legends
Depart from: St. Bartolomeo Square, by Goldoni monument.
Departure time: 5:00pm Winter - 8:00pm Summer
Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Duration: Approx. 2 hours

Highlights: Unusual walk through the districts of Castello and Cannareggio to discover the darkest side of the Venetian tradition. Ghost stories, mysterious homicides, wars between angels and demons, will be taking you in the middle of a frightening fairy