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New ! Turkish Coastal Voyage : Greek Islands , Istanbul & Athens
Turkey : Istanbul , Troy , Ephesus | Greek Islands : Lesbos , Chios , Patmos , Kos , Symi , Rhodes | Greece : Athens Travel Aboard Our Privately Owned 50-Passenger M / V Arethusa
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16 days from $ 7995 including international airfare Limited FREE or Low-Cost Single Supplement Available
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Cruise the legendary waters of the Aegean — Homer ’ s “ wine-dark sea ”— and discover the enchantment and beauty of the Greek islands dotting Turkey ’ s breathtaking Aegean coastline on a seven-night cruise aboard O . A . T .’ s private small ship , the privately-owned 50-passenger M / V Arethusa . In a small group of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 ), you ’ ll explore classical ruins , delve into ancient legends , and be immersed in the charm and traditions of life in the Greek Islands .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S .
DAY 2 • Istanbul , Turkey Arrive in Istanbul and meet your fellow travelers , including those who took our Cappadocia ’ s Unique Landscapes & Vibrant Ankara pre-trip extension .
The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery or similar
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Turkish Coastal Voyage : Greek Islands , Istanbul & Athens
DAY 3 • Istanbul • Topkapi Palace & Hagia Sophia Your Istanbul discoveries include Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia , which began its life as an Orthodox Christian church in the sixth century before its conversion into a mosque by the Ottomans in 1453 . In 1935 , it was turned into a museum and is now an active mosque once again . Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening .
B , D — The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery or similar
DAY 4 • Istanbul • Controversial Topic : Turkish women ’ s rights • Optional Cruising Between Continents tour Meet with two feminist activists for a conversation about the Controversial Topic of the erosion of women ’ s rights in contemporary Turkey . The rest of the day is free , or you can join a full-day optional Cruising Between Continents tour , with lunch included .
B , D — The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery or similar
DAY 5 • Spice Market • Canakkale After exploring Istanbul ’ s bustling Spice Market this morning , we ’ ll travel overland to Canakkale , stopped en route to enjoy lunch independently . We ’ ll enjoy an afternoon of free time after checking in to our hotel , followed by an included dinner .
B , D — Kolin Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Ancient Troy • Canakkale Old Town Today we ’ ll visit Troy , the city immortalized by Homer in the Iliad . Once thought to be mythical , excavations have revealed the remains of a total of nine subsequent cities of Troy . Following lunch at a local restaurant , we ’ ll explore Canakkale ’ s Old Town .
B , L , D — Kolin Hotel or similar