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Valletta Harbor , Malta

Mediterranean Cultures & Islands :

A Voyage from Barcelona to Athens

Spain : Barcelona | Sardinia : The Barbagia , Cagliari | Sicily : Trapani , Agrigento , Siracusa | Malta : Valletta | Greece : Assos , Zakynthos Island , Athens | Travel Aboard Our Privately Owned 89-Passenger M / V Clio
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Climb aboard the 89-passenger M / V Clio and sail for 14 nights into the waters of the western Mediterranean , where myth and history have swirled together for millennia . In small groups of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 ), we ’ ll journey to Barcelona , the Sardinian countryside , Sicily , and Malta . We ’ ll conclude our voyage in Greece , where , the turquoise beaches of Zakynthos and the legendary city of Athens await .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart today on your flight to Barcelona , Spain .
DAY 2 • Barcelona , Spain Arrive in Barcelona , where an O . A . T . representative will escort us to our hotel . Later , join our Trip Experience Leader and travelers from our optional Madrid ’ s Art & History pre-trip extension for an orientation walk around the city .
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DAY 3 • Barcelona • Embark ship Explore Barcelona during an included tour . After , we board our small ship , home for the next 15 nights , and enjoy a Captain ’ s Welcome Dinner .
B , D —M / V Clio
DAY 4 • Day at sea Spend a full day at sea today as our ship makes its way toward Sardinia . Join our Trip Experience Leader for a Crossroads of Cultures conversation , for some historic context to the discoveries that we ’ ll be making throughout our trip .
B , L , D — M / V Clio
DAY 5 • Arbatax • Sardinia • Barbagia • Mamuthones culture Dock in the port of Arbatax on the island of Sardinia for a drive deep into the Sardinian countryside to visit the Barbagia . We ’ ll get to know the people of this little-known region . After
Mediterranean Cultures & Islands : A Voyage from Barcelona to Athens lunch with a shepherd family , learn about ancient Mamuthones folk culture .
B , L , D — M / V Clio
DAY 6 • Cagliari • Launeddas class Dock in Cagliari , Sardinia ’ s historic capital , and take a tour of this bustling city by the sea . Before dinner onboard , participate in a Launeddas class , and learn how to play this woodwind instrument .
B , L , D — M / V Clio
DAY 7 • Cagliari • Optional Barimini tour or Taste of Sardinia tour Enjoy your day at leisure to explore Cagliari , or join us on one of our optional tours , Barumini or Taste of Sardinia .
B , L , D — M / V Clio
DAY 8 • Trapani , Sicily • Controversial Topic : Sicilian Mafia • Home-Hosted Dinner Disembark in Trapani , Sicily , and head into town for a walking tour . After , gather for an enlightening