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gems on an included walking tour this morning. After well-preserved historic center of Kotor on a walking stairs, uphill and downhill). After lunch onboard,
your tour, learn about a Controversial Topic when tour, including its narrow lanes, medieval walls, and cruise toward Athens, passing through the legendary
you meet Aida Cvjetkovic, a local woman who defied impressive cathedral. After lunch onboard, you’ll Corinth Canal early this evening.
gender norms and organized 2,000 fellow women to travel to Saranda, your next destination. B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena
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soldiers and civilians during the 7-month siege of DAY 15 • Explore Athens • Captain’s
Dubrovnik that began in 1991. DAY 12 • Explore Butrint • Controversial Farewell Dinner
Topic: Corruption and the Albanian mafia An included Athens city tour features a bus ride past
The afternoon is yours to relax or perhaps walk the
walls of this glorious city. Later in the afternoon, Arrive early this morning in Saranda, where you’ll the restored ancient Panathenean Stadium—where
experience Gromaca—a village near Dubrovnik— travel overland to visit the Greek, Roman, and the modern Olympics began in 1896—the Greek
during which you’ll meet some of the village residents Byzantine ruins of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Parliament building with its Tomb of the Unknown
and experience their way of life. Then, sit down with Site. After lunch onboard, learn what life was like Soldier, and the Presidential Palace. Then enjoy a
them for a Home-Hosted Dinner. in Albania under Enver Hoxha’s communist regime city center walking tour. After, enjoy lunch at a local
during a conversation about this tumultuous era. restaurant, followed by free time to make further
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This afternoon, learn about a Controversial Topic discoveries on your own.
DAY 10 • Dubrovnik • A Day in the Life of a during a conversation with investigative journalist This evening we’ll gather for a cocktail and your
Konavle village Klodiana Lala about the Albanian mafia’s reach and Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Today we’ll learn about rural Croatia during our NEW the obstacles she’s surmounted during her work. B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena
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A Day in the Life experience in the Konavle region. B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena
We’ll split into smaller groups for more intimate DAY 13 • Explore Corfu DAY 16 • Athens • Depart for U.S.
discoveries—the first group will meet the Butjer This morning, depart for the airport to catch
Today, enjoy a fairy-tale excursion to Achilleion
family in the village of Drvenik, where we’ll help your flight back to the U.S. or begin your post-trip
out with tasks on the family farm, and visit their Palace, the 19th-century villa of the Empress Sisi, extension to Athens & the Peloponnese: From Homer to
famed for its elaborate gardens. Please note that this
winery to learn about their wine-making tradition. the First Olympics.
The second group will visit the agricultural estate of walking tour includes several sets of stairs (up to 90 B
stairs, uphill and downhill). Enjoy lunch in a local
the Brautovic family, where you’ll enjoy hands-on
farm activities and see a piece of ancient history at a restaurant while delighting in traditional tunes before
departing for your overnight cruise to Itea. Please note: You may choose between our Zagreb to
shrine dedicated to Mithras, an old Indo-European
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god. Both activities include lunch with your hosts, B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena Athens 11-night cruise itinerary and our Athens to Zagreb
and are sure to offer equally-enriching views of life in DAY 14 • Itea • Explore Delphi 10-night cruise itinerary with a 1-night hotel stay in
rural Croatia. Athens. Each itinerary features the same ports of call,
This morning, we’ll visit Delphi, including the Temple included tours, and optional extensions.
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DAY 11 • Explore Kotor, Montenegro whose holdings include a larger-than-life bronze
This morning, cruise toward the UNESCO World charioteer. Please note that this walking tour includes
Heritage Site of Kotor. Upon arrival, discover the steep ground and several sets of stairs (up to 150

M/V Athena & 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/das-ships
Discover the ruins of Delphi, Greece on Day 14.
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