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THE ADRIATIC

After lunch onboard, your ship continues on to Paros. part of the island’s cultural identity. Some, however, this afternoon. When you arrive in Istanbul, you’ll
The afternoon is yours to relax or mingle with your worry that overfishing is causing irreparable harm have an evening at leisure.
fellow travelers before dinner. Your ship arrives in to the area’s delicate ecosystem. We’ll hear both B,L — The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery or similar
Paros this evening. sides of the story during our conversation with these
B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena local experts. DAY 15 • Explore Istanbul • Controversial
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We then embark on a tour of the island of Kalymnos, Topic: Women’s rights in an increasingly
DAY 10 • Explore Paros • Dinner with a known for its majestic mountains that avid climbers conservative Turkey
local family travel from all over the world to see. Aside from its Spend the day getting to know Istanbul, the great
Begin your full day in Paros where you’ll explore the rugged landscapes, visitors flock to the island for its romantic city straddling the Bosporus Strait. This
historic capital of Lefkes, the picturesque fishing glittering beaches, and traders of centuries past relied morning, you’ll visit a few of the great landmarks of
village of Naousa, and the bustling artistic hub of on Kalymnos for its local sea sponge-harvesting. the city’s historic center (declared a UNESCO World
Parikia. Take in iconic blue and white homes, vibrant During your tour, you’ll visit the Traditional House Heritage Site), including the sprawling palatial
blue waters, and a breadth of outdoor businesses museum, for a glimpse into how people lived on this complex of Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. In
along the way. This evening, enjoy a traditional island island in ages past. the afternoon we’ll join two local women activists
dinner with locals before returning to the ship. for a conversation about a Controversial Topic: the
After lunch onboard, we begin sailing to Patmos.
B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena erosion of women’s rights in modern-day Turkey, and
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Arrive in Patmos just after dinner. the steps that feminists like them are taking to fight
DAY 11 • Explore Santorini B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena for equality. Then we’ll continue our explorations
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This morning, you’ll arrive in Santorini, considered at one of the world’s greatest buildings, the Hagia
by many to be the most spectacular of the Greek DAY 13 • Explore Patmos • Kusadasi, Turkey Sophia. You’ll also see the remains of the Roman
islands. Its volcanic slopes rise above the sea, and The rugged, volcanic island of Patmos is most notable Hippodrome. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at
ascend on a funicular (cable car). View blue-domed as the place where one of the twelve apostles, St. a local restaurant.
roofs and dazzling white walls, visit the Fira Museum, John the Evangelist, is said to have received his B,D — The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery or similar
and explore the village of Oia, whose picturesque vision of fire and brimstone and dictated the Book
old settlements (skafta) have been restored in the of Revelation. This morning, visit the Monastery of DAY 16 • Istanbul • Return to U.S.
traditional style. Savor a visit to Boutari Winery then St. John and the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse to see After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flights
you may enjoy some free time in Santorini. This where the holy man lived and worked, followed by home or begin your Unique Landscapes of Cappadocia &
evening, dinner is aboard the ship. We begin cruising a short walk through Patmos Town before lunch Ankara’s Ancient Civilizations or New! Istanbul & Edirne
to Kalymnos tonight. onboard. Afterward, you’ll board your ship for the post-trip extensions.
Captain’s Farewell Dinner. Relax as your ship sails on
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to Kusadasi. B
DAY 12 • Explore Kalymnos • Controversial B,L,D — M/V rethusa or M/V Athena
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Topic: Sponge fishing and ecological
destruction DAY 14 • Kusadasi • Disembark ship •
This morning, we’ll learn about a Controversial Explore Ephesus • Fly to Istanbul
Topic when we meet a sponge workshop owner and a This morning, you’ll head out to walk among the
marine biologist for a conversation about the pros and ruins of nearby Ephesus—considered to be one of the
cons of Kalymnos’ sponge fishing industry. Sponges best-preserved and most extensive classical Greco-
have been a booming trade for this island since the Roman cities in the entire world. After Ephesus, we’ll
days of the ancient Greeks, and are an important enjoy an included lunch before our flight to Istanbul

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 this ship, visit
www.oattravel.com/tgr-ships
Gain insights into the local culture during two Home-Hosted meals on Days 6 and 10.
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