Acropolis, Athens, Greece Cooking class, Syros, Greece
windmills. Then, explore the 15th-century Bodrum Castle and its renowned Underwater Archaeological Museum. Later, enjoy a traditional Home-Hosted Lunch with a local family. Meals: B, L, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 10 • Disembark ship • Rhodes, Greece
• Optional Kallithea Springs tour We’ ll say goodbye to our small ship and disembark in Rhodes. Enjoy a walking tour in the Old Town upon arrival. Later, we’ ll check in to our hotel, where you can relax
or explore on your own. Or, join an optional tour to Kallithea Springs, where you can stroll through restored historic baths, admire the striking mosaics, and relax by the crystalclear waters of this beautifully preserved seaside retreat. Meals: B, D | Hotel in Rhodes
DAY 11 • Rhodes • Lindos Start your day with a scenic drive along Rhodes’ eastern coast, stopping briefly at Tsampika Church for stunning views of the golden Tsampika Beach. Continue to the
charming village of Lindos, where a guided walking tour through its whitewashed alleys leads to the cliff-top Acropolis, featuring ancient ruins and panoramic views of St. Paul’ s Bay. Meals: B, L | Hotel in Rhodes
DAY 12 • Rhodes • Filerimos Hill • A Day in the Life of an ostrich farm Visit Filerimos Hill to explore the 15th-century Monastery of Our Lady of Filerimos and walk the serene“ Way of the Cross” with stunning sea views. Then, take part in a unique A Day in the Life experience at a family-run ostrich farm, helping with daily tasks and enjoying a home-cooked lunch. In the afternoon, return to Rhodes for free time before gathering for a Farewell Dinner.
Meals: B, L, D | Hotel in Rhodes
DAY 13 • Return to U. S. Return to the U. S. today, or begin our Crete’ s Ancient Minoan Past: Chania & Heraklion post-trip extension.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena small ship on page 126.
Adventure Highlight
Aboard our privately owned, 50-passenger small ship, you’ ll spend 7 nights cruising to historic towns and authentic, less-visited ports inaccessible to larger vessels.
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www. oattravel. com / grg
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