SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES
Croatia: Zadar, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik | Montenegro: Kotor | Albania: Saranda, Butrint | Greece: Corfu, Delphi, Athens
Small groups of no more than 25 travelers, guaranteed
Visit Croatia, a destination that has enchanted travelers for more than a millennium. Witness turquoise lakes linked by soaring waterfalls, islands enrobed in lavender and myrtle, and whitewashed villages perched on sun-baked cliffs. You'll also spend A Day in the Life of a rural Croatian village, helping out with hands-on activities around the estate. At the heart of your journey will be 11 nights aboard one of our privately owned 50-passenger small ships, the M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena, as you cruise to Montenegro, Albania, and gems of ancient Greece.
17 days starting from $8,595
including international airfare from New York
Single Supplement: FREE or $1,495
Departure Dates: Mar-Jun; Sep-Nov
Activity Level: Moderately Easy
IT'S INCLUDED
- 15 nights accommodation, including 11 nights aboard the privately owned 50-passenger M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
- International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
- 40 meals: 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners—including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner—plus all onboard house beer, wine, and soft drinks
- 23 guided tours and cultural experiences
- Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers
- All port charges
- Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Fly from the U.S. to Zagreb, Croatia.
DAY 2 • Zagreb, Croatia
Arrive in Zagreb, and meet your fellow travelers, including those who took the Alpine Wonders of Slovenia: Lake Bled & Ljubliana pre-trip extension.
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Zagreb
Enjoy a guided tour of Croatia's capital with a stroll through the Lower Town. Then, take the funicular to the Upper Town to visit several of the city's medieval landmarks, ending in Zagreb's most colorful market. In the afternoon, you'll hear first-hand the difficulties immigrants face in Zagreb during an in-depth discussion.
Meals: B,D | Sheraton Zagreb Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Zagreb • Varazdin • Family estate visit
Venture into the Croatian countryside to Varazdin, a beautifully preserved Baroque city. A walking tour will reveal the city's magnificent castles and churches, while an included lunch at a local family's estate will introduce you to its fine culinary traditions.
Meals: B,L | Sheraton Zagreb Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Plitvice Lakes • Zadar • Embark ship
This morning, travel overland to the Plitvice Lakes for a walking tour. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these 16 turquoise lakes are linked by waterfalls and cascades. Later, depart for Zadar and embark your small ship.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 6 • Zadar • A Day in the Life of a Croatian village
Enjoy our A Day in the Life experience when we split into smaller groups to visit one of two Croatian villages—the village of Sopot, or an agricultural estate in the Ravni Kotari countryside. In both locations, we'll immerse ourselves in the day-to-day lives of a tight-knit rural Croatian community. Later, join your fellow travelers for a Captain's Welcome Dinner onboard.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 7 • Split
Stroll the ancient streets of Split—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—including a visit to the Imperial Palace of Emperor Diocletian, built in the third century. Later, enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 8 • Korcula • Dubrovnik
Soak up the history of Korcula during a visit to its local museum, St. Mark's Cathedral, and the Treasury of the 14th-century Abbey Palace.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 9 • Dubrovnik • Gromača village • Home-Hosted Dinner
Enjoy a Dubrovnik walking tour. Later, visit the village of Gromača and meet village residents to experience their way of life. Then, sit down for a Home-Hosted Dinner.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 10 • Dubrovnik • Optional Konavle tour
Take time to discover more of Dubrovnik at your own pace today, enjoying lunch onboard. Or, join an optional tour to Konavle to discover what everyday life is like for locals in this valley region—from agricultural traditions to art, music, and dance. Later, you'll have the afternoon at your leisure.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 9, enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with locals in Gromača village, learning about life in the Croatian countryside firsthand.
DAY 11 • Kotor, Montenegro
Discover the well-preserved historic center of Kotor on a walking tour, including its narrow lanes, medieval walls, and impressive cathedral. After, you'll travel to Saranda, Albania, your next destination.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
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
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Days 11-12, journey beyond Croatia to off-the-beaten-path ports like Saranda, Albania, and Kotor, Montenegro.
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 • Captain's Farewell Dinner
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
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 small ship on page 216. 
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Special Departures available on this adventure. Call for details.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Choose to maximize your discoveries and value when you add a pre- or post-trip extension—or both—to your adventure. All extensions include the services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader; all transfers; and gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage handlers.
Alpine Wonders of Slovenia: Lake Bled & Ljubljana
PRE-TRIP: 3 nights from $1,495
Discover the mountain scenery and medieval towns of Slovenia, including visits to Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, set amidst an area of unspoiled natural beauty.
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/das-bled-2026
Athens & the Peloponnese: From Homer to the First Olympics
POST-TRIP: 5 nights from $1,695
Explore a land of ancient myths and scenic beauty, including Nafplion, the Bronze Age culture of Mycenae, and the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, home of the first Olympic Games.
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/das-athens-2026
ARRIVE EARLY
- Arrive early in Bled before your Slovenia pre-trip extension from $170 per room, per night
- Arrive early in Zagreb before your main adventure from $200 per room, per night
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