The Aegean Islands, Athens & Istanbul

Small Groups: No more than 25 travelers, guaranteed.

People-to-People Experiences: Enjoy our A Day in the Life experience at a family-owned honey farm in Delphi, where you'll suit up and walk amongst the hives. Plus, split into smaller groups to enjoy an intimate Home-Hosted Dinner with local families in Kalambaka, where you'll learn about what life is like in this quiet region compared to bustling Athens.

O.A.T. Exclusives: Cruise for 7 nights aboard our privately owned, 50-passenger M/V Athena or M/V Arethusa for an intimate cruising experience—complete with a family-like atmosphere onboard and a dedicated crew. Experience a comprehensive itinerary with discoveries in Greece, the Greek Isles, and Turkey. Plus, dock in small, less-touristed ports like Patmos, where we’ll meet local people where they live and work—including local cafés and other small businesses. 

Local Trip Experience Leaders and Regional Office Expertise: Explore with a local Trip Experience Leader, who is fluent in English and trained by O.A.T. on the skills needed to bring travelers off the beaten path to meet with locals who share their cultures and traditions with us. Plus, follow an itinerary that’s been carefully crafted by O.A.T.’s Athens office, opened in 2016.

Unbeatable Value: Travel at the lowest price and per diems in the industry.

Customize Your Experience: Join the 49% of travelers who extend their time abroad. Add a pre-trip extension to Athens & the Peloponnese: From Homer to the First Olympics; post-trip extension to Cappadocia's Unique Landscapes & Vibrant Ankara; or both of these extensions to your Greece and Turkey Small Ship Adventure—when you do, you’ll enjoy more time to develop bonds with your fellow travelers.