SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES
Greece: Athens, Delphi, Meteora | Greek Islands: Syros, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Patmos, Kalymnos | Turkey: Ephesus, Istanbul
Small groups of no more than 25 travelers, guaranteed
Weave along the sun-drenched islands of the Aegean during a journey through classical Greece and Turkey. Delve into the sanctuary of Delphi, the clifftop monasteries of Meteora, and ruins of ancient Ephesus-and discover the longstanding traditions of the Aegean Islands modern-day inhabitants. Experience a 7-night voyage aboard the 50-passenger M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena that includes Mykonos and volcanic Santorini. Plus, this trip has been enhanced with an additional day in Istanbul.
17 days starting from $8,595
including international airfare from New York or Newark
Single Supplement: FREE or $1,495
Departure Dates: Mar-Oct
Activity Level: Moderate
IT'S INCLUDED
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15 nights accommodation, including 7 nights aboard the privately owned 50-passenger M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
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International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
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35 meals: 15 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners-including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner-plus all onboard house beer, wine, and soft drinks
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16 guided tours and cultural experiences
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Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers
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All port charges
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Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips
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5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip
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 Athens & the Peloponnese: From Homer to the First Olympics pre-trip extension.
Amalia Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Athens
After a Welcome Briefing this morning, enjoy an afternoon of independent exploration. Then, set off for a tour of the Acropolis Archaeological Site and its crowning jewel-the Parthenon-to marvel at the majestic ruins.
Meals: B,D | Amalia Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Athens • Delphi • Arachova
This morning we'll travel to Arachova to explore Delphi's Archaeological Museum and archaeological site. You will explore the Temple of Apollo, the ancient theater, and the Tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Meals: B,L | Parnassia Club Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Arachova • A Day in the Life of a Delphi honey farm
Enjoy our A Day in the Life experience at MoKa Honey Farm in the Delphi countryside. We'll meet the owners to learn the secrets of Greek honey, don a beekeeper's suit to walk amongst the hives, help prepare lunch, and sit down with the family for a shared meal together. This afternoon, we'll arrive in Kalambaka to check into our hotel and explore the city.
Meals: B,L,D | Grand Hotel Meteora or similar
DAY 6 • Kalambaka • Meteora • Home-Hosted Dinner
Today we'll discover the "hanging" cliffside monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, perched atop pinnacles that rise about 1,000 feet from the valley floor. This evening, enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with a Greek family in Kalambaka.
Meals: B,L,D | Grand Hotel Meteora or similar
DAY 7 • Athens • Embark ship
Today we'll drive to Athens where we'll embark our small ship in the port of Piraeus. Tonight, enjoy a Captain's Welcome Dinner in the ship's dining room. Later, our ship sails to the Greek island of Syros.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 8 • Syros • Mykonos
Explore the administrative capital of the Cyclades Islands on a walking tour of Ermoupolis on Syros. We'll also try loukoumi candy-a Greek version of Turkish Delight. Then, cruise to Mykonos to spend the afternoon and evening exploring the charming Aegean port town. Our ship will set sail for Paros overnight.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 9 • Paros
Today our discoveries in Paros include a visit to the historic capital of Lefkes, the fishing village of Naoussa, and the artistic hub of Parikia. In Lefkes, we'll set off on a walking tour to wander the narrow streets and pass by the iconic white and blue homes. In Naoussa, admire the colorful fishing boats as we walk down cobbled streets.
Meals: B,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 10 • Santorini
Spend a full day on the island of Santorini. We'll take a funicular (cable car) to ascend to Fira Town to take in the gleaming white houses that look down to the bay. We'll visit the nearby Akrotiri Archeological Site, before arriving at the cliffside village of Oia for a walking tour. We'll visit local shops, soak in views of the Santorini caldera, and explore the blue-and-white Church of Panagia Platsani.
Meals: B,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5, visit a local honey farm for A Day in the Life experience and discover Delphi’s prized commodity.
DAY 11 • Kalymnos • Sponge fishing conversation
Meet a sponge workshop owner and a marine biologist to hear both sides of the issue of Kalymnos' sponge fishing industry and its impact on the area's delicate ecosystem. Then, set off on a tour of the island of Kalymnos, known for its majestic mountains, including a visit to the Traditional House museum, for a glimpse into how people lived on this island in ages past.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 12 • Patmos • Kusadasi, Turkey
The volcanic island of Patmos is where St. John the Evangelist is said to have dictated the Book of Revelation. Visit the Monastery of St. John and the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse to see where the holy man lived and worked, followed by a walk through Patmos Town.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
DAY 13 • Kusadasi • Ephesus • Carpet weaving demonstration
Today we'll walk among the ruins of ancient Ephesus-considered to be one of the world's best-preserved and most extensive classical Greco-Roman cities. Then, visit a local carpet cooperative to learn how Turkish carpets are made. Later, gather for a Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard.
Meals: B,L,D | M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 7, embark your 50-passenger small ship, where you’ll spend the next 7 nights cruising to new port cities and historic towns.
DAY 14 • Kusadasi • Disembark ship • Fly to Istanbul
We'll disembark our ship this morning and fly to Istanbul. After we arrive and check into our hotel, our Trip Experience Leader will take us on a discovery walk through an area of the city popular with locals.
Meals: B | Elite World Istanbul Taksim or similar
DAY 15 • Istanbul • Hippodrome & Hagia Sophia • Spice Market
Enjoy a full morning of discoveries in Istanbul, beginning at the city's lively central square-the Hippodrome of Constantinople. From there, we'll continue on to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a sixth century Byzantine church famous for its mosaics, before making our way to the Spice Bazaar-one of the largest and most colorful bazaars in the city.
Meals: B,L | Elite World istanbul Taksim or similar
DAY 16 • Istanbul • Topkapi Palace • Bosphorus cruise
This morning we'll visit the sprawling palatial complex of Topkapi Palace before embarking on a scenic cruise on the Bosporus Strait. Following lunch on your own, enjoy an afternoon of independent discoveries prior to our Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: B,D | Elite World Istanbul Taksim or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U.S.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or begin your Cappadocia's Unique Landscapes & Vibrant Ankara post-trip extension.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena small ship on page 216. 
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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.
Athens & the Peloponnese: From Homer to the First Olympics
PRE-TRIP: 5 nights from $1,695
Discover the splendor of Nafplion, the Bronze Age culture of Mycenae, and the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, home of the first Olympic Games. Conclude with two nights in Athens.
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/tgr-peloponnese-2026
Cappadocia's Unique Landscapes & Vibrant Ankara
POST-TRIP: 5 nights from $1,695
Delve into Turkey's ancient civilizations as you journey from the otherworldly landscapes and subterranean cave cities of Cappadocia to Ankara.
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/tgr-turkey-2026
ARRIVE EARLY
• Arrive early in Athens before your Greece pre- trip extension or before your main adventure from $240 per room, per night
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