Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Gromača, Croatia
DAY 12 • Saranda, Albania • Butrint Arrive in Saranda, where you’ ll travel overland to visit the ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon, you’ ll have time to explore Saranda independently or stroll along the seaside promenade.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 13 • Corfu Explore Corfu on a walking tour led by a local guide, followed by a stop at the Bella Vista viewpoint on Paleokastritsa Bay to take in scenic, panoramic views. After, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before departing for your overnight cruise to Itea, your gateway to the ruins of Delphi.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 14 • Itea • Delphi Visit Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum, whose holdings include a larger-than-life bronze charioteer. After lunch onboard, cruise toward Athens, passing through the legendary Corinth Canal.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 15 • Athens An included Athens city tour features a bus ride past the restored ancient Panathenean Stadium, the Greek Parliament building, and the Presidential Palace. Then enjoy a city center walking tour. This evening we’ ll gather for a cocktail and your Captain’ s Farewell Dinner.
Meals: B, L, D | M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 16 • Athens • Disembark ship • Acropolis Museum
After disembarking our ship this morning, we’ ll explore the Acropolis Museum, which houses more than 4,000 artifacts that have been discovered at the Acropolis archeological site. Following free time this afternoon, we’ ll reconvene for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: B, D | Cypria Hotel or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U. S. Depart for the airport to catch your flight back to the U. S. or begin your post-trip extension to Athens & the Peloponnese: From Homer to the First Olympics.
Meals: B
SPECIAL DEPARTURES
Culinary Cruise Departure 5 / 29 / 26— 5 Exclusive Activities
Delight in the flavors of the Mediterranean with exclusive activities that include a Croatian cooking lesson, a Greek honey farm visit, and more.
Summer Cruise Departure
Please note: You may choose between our Zagreb to Athens 11-night cruise itinerary with a 1-night hotel stay in Athens, and our Athens to Zagreb 10-night cruise itinerary with a 2-night hotel stay in Athens. Each itinerary features the same ports of call, included tours, and optional extensions.
See the full deck plan for the M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena on page 362.
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www. oattravel. com / das
6 / 13 / 26— 3 Exclusive Activities
Beat the heat with exclusive activities including a full-day excursion and picnic lunch at one of Dubrovnik’ s most picturesque beaches, and more.
264 Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece