Paros Island, Greece
SMALL THE MEDITERRANEAN SHIP ADVENTURES
Bodrum, Turkey M / V Arethusa, Greece
Itinerary
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. Fly from the U. S. to Athens, Greece.
DAY 2 • Athens, Greece At your Athens hotel, meet your fellow travelers, including those from our Northern Greece: Thessaloniki & the Monasteries of Meteora pre-trip extension. Hotel in Athens
DAY 3 • Athens • Embark ship Enjoy a panoramic drive in Greece’ s historic capital to discover local landmarks. Then, set off for a tour of the Acropolis Museum, a tribute to the site’ s many archaeological treasures. Later, we’ ll embark our small ship, where we’ ll spend the next 7 nights. Tonight, gather for a Welcome Dinner.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 4 • Aegina Step ashore in Aegina Town, once a rival of Athens and briefly the capital of Greece. Stroll past neoclassical buildings, lively markets, and artisan shops in this charming island capital, famed for its world-class pistachios. Later, visit the Dionisos Fistiki workshop to learn how Aegina’ s signature pistachios are grown and processed. Then, take a scenic island tour with stops at the Mother Statue and the historic Tower of Rallis, while learning about Aegina’ s ancient and modern heritage. You’ ll be invited to the Captain’ s Welcome Dinner onboard tonight. Meals: B, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 5 • Nafplion • Epidaurus Today you’ ll explore the seaside town of Nafplion and travel to the ancient site of Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site once renowned for its healing center dedicated to Asklepios. You’ ll visit its remarkably preserved fourth-century BC theater, famous for its perfect acoustics. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of Nafplion, featuring Venetian architecture, a picturesque harbor, and historic fortresses that reflect the city’ s role as the first capital of modern Greece. Meals: B, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 6 • Syros • Cooking class Today you’ ll take a walking tour of Ermoupolis on Syros, the administrative capital of the Cyclades Islands. Along the way, try some loukoumi, a candy considered to be the Greek version of Turkish Delight. You’ ll also stop at a local market to shop for ingredients for a hands-on cooking class, where we’ ll prepare our lunch together. Meals: B, L, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 7 • Paros Your discoveries on Paros include the historic capital of Lefkes, the fishing village of Naousa, and the artistic hub of Parikia. Meals: B, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 8 • Kos Today you’ ll explore Kos Town, home to ancient ruins and the legendary plane tree linked to Hippocrates. You’ ll also visit the Asclepieion, a historic healing sanctuary and medical school where Hippocrates practiced, set on a scenic hillside overlooking the sea.
Meals: B, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 9 • Bodrum, Turkey • Home- Hosted Lunch Begin your day in Bodrum, a coastal city rich with history and Mediterranean charm. Discover the ancient theater of Halicarnassus, walk through the storied Myndos Gate, and take in panoramic views from the iconic hilltop
Adventure Highlight
On Day 9, experience a Home-Hosted Lunch in Bodrum and share a homecooked meal, typical of what local families in this region would enjoy in their daily lives.
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