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admiring its blend of neoclassical and modern as well as the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John DAY 13 • Rhodes • Disembark ship •
architecture and imposing medieval castle. Tonight, lived and worked. Then, we set sail for Kos. Fly to Athens
enjoy a traditional Greek folk dance performance B,L,D — M/V Arethusa After disembarking the ship, we’ll visit the Palace
during dinner. of the Grand Masters followed by the Jewish
B,L,D — M/V Arethusa DAY 11 • Kos • Bodrum, Turkey • A Day in Quarter. Later, we’ll fly to Athens for the final leg of
the Life of a Turkish village our journey.
DAY 9 • Kusadasi • Ephesus • Carpet A tour of Kos features the remains of the Asclepeion, B,D — Cypria Hotel or similar
weaving conversation an ancient temple and healing center. Upon
From Kusadasi, we’ll head out to Ephesus, arrival in Bodrum, we’ll journey to Kizilagac to DAY 14 • Athens
considered among the world’s greatest relics of experience A Day in the Life of a Turkish village. A tour of Athens begins at the ancient Acropolis and
antiquity. We’ll also visit the site of the Temple of After some activities in the village, we’ll split into continues on the slopes of the Acropolis in the Plaka
Artemis, one of the original Seven Wonders of the smaller groups to visit local farms for a true glimpse district, the oldest part of the city. Tonight, enjoy a
Ancient World. Since 1992, Grand Circle of everyday life in rural Turkey. Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Foundation has been contributing to the B,L,D — M/V Arethusa B,D — Cypria Hotel or similar
preservation and ongoing excavations of this
remarkable site. Later, visit a local carpet cooperative DAY 12 • Symi, Greece • Rhodes DAY 15 • Athens • Return to U.S.
for lunch and insights into crafting hand-woven After we dock at Symi, we’ll have some free time to Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or begin
Turkish carpets. explore the town. Then, we’ll set sail for Rhodes, your Ancient Greece: Athens & the Isle of Crete post-
B,L,D — M/V Arethusa our final port of call. After a brief orientation tour of trip extension.
Rhodes, we’ll say farewell to our captain and crew B
DAY 10 • Patmos over dinner.
Explore the Greek island of Patmos, where St. John B,L,D — M/V Arethusa
the Evangelist is said to have dictated the Book of
Revelation. Visit the Orthodox Monastery of St. John,

M/V Arethusa 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 this ship, visit
www.oattravel.com/art-arethusa
Explore Lesbos’ quaint capital, Mytilini, on Day 7.

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