Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Corfu, Greece
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.
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www. oattravel. com / das
Special Departures available on this adventure. Call for details.
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