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THE ADRIATIC

DAY 9 • Delos • Paros sunlight. Then, we’ll visit local winery to taste Patmos Town. After a Captain’s Farewell Dinner,
Cruise to Delos, mythological birthplace of Apollo some of Greece’s finest libations, complete with your ship sails to Kusadasi.
and Artemis, and stroll among the restored a few light snacks. The winery workers will show B,L,D — M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
remnants of markets, temples, and fountains. you around the premises, giving you insight into
You’ll also see the preserved mosaics that earned the unique qualities of Greek wine, from where DAY 14 • Kusadasi • Disembark ship •
the island a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage the grapes are cultivated to how wine-making Ephesus • Fly to Istanbul
designation. Then, we continue cruising, arriving in today differs from the process that began over Walk among the ruins of ancient Ephesus—
Paros this evening. 2,000 years ago. This evening, we begin cruising to considered to be one of the world’s best-preserved
B,L,D — M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena Kalymnos tonight. and most extensive classical Greco-Roman cities.
B,D — M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena You’ll also visit the site of the Temple of Artemis,
DAY 10 • Paros • Dinner with a local family one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient
Your discoveries on Paros include the historic DAY 12 • Kalymnos • Controversial Topic: World. After Ephesus, fly to Istanbul.
capital of Lefkes, the fishing village of Naousa, Sponge fishing B,L — The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery or similar

and the artistic hub of Parikia. This evening, enjoy Meet a sponge workshop owner and a marine
a traditional island dinner in the home of a local biologist to hear both sides of the Controversial DAY 15 • Istanbul • Controversial Topic:
family before returning to the ship. Topic of Kalymnos’ sponge fishing industry and Turkish women’s rights
B,L,D — M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena whether or not it is causing irreparable harm to the Your discoveries in Istanbul include the Blue Mosque
area’s delicate ecosystem. Then, set off on a tour and the sprawling palatial complex of Topkapi
DAY 11 • Santorini of the island of Kalymnos, known for its majestic Palace. Then, join two local women activists for
Arrive in the Greek island of Santorini at its port mountains, including a visit to the Traditional a conversation about the Controversial Topic
and capital, Fira. The town of Fira is perched on House museum, for a glimpse into how people lived of the erosion of women’s rights in modern-day
the caldera rim, about 1,000 feet above the water. on this island in ages past. We begin cruising to Turkey. This afternoon, visit one of the world’s
To get there, we’ll take a funicular (cable car) to Patmos this afternoon, arriving shortly after dinner. greatest buildings, the Hagia Sophia. This evening,
ascend to Fira Town, where we’ll witness gleaming B,L,D — M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
white houses that look down hundreds of feet to the B,D — The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery or similar

bay. You’ll visit a local museum to learn about the DAY 13 • Patmos • Kusadasi, Turkey
excavations and findings dating back to the fifth The volcanic island of Patmos is where St. John DAY 16 • Return to U.S.
millennium BC at Akrotiri—an ancient Minoan city the Evangelist is said to have dictated the Book of Transfer to the airport for your flights home or
buried by volcanic ash—during your tour here. Revelation. Visit the Monastery of St. John and the begin your Unique Landscapes of Cappadocia &
Holy Cave of the Apocalypse to see where the holy Ankara’s Ancient Civilizations or New! Istanbul &
We’ll also visit the cliffside village of Oia. At every
turn, Oia offers glimpses of alabaster seaside houses man lived and worked, followed by a walk through Edirne post-trip extensions.
made for Venetian sailors; views of the Santorini B
caldera; and picturesque scenery set to white-yellow

M/V Arethusa & M/V Athena
Features

• All outside cabins
• Private balconies on Upper Deck cabins

• Complimentary wireless Internet in all cabins
and common areas (connectivity is limited in
certain locations)

To view deck plans for these ships, visit
www.oattravel.com/ tgr- ships
Stroll among the ancient ruins of Ephesus on Day 14.

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