Turkish Coastal Voyage: Greek Islands, Istanbul & Athens

Turkey: Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus | Greek Islands: Chios, Patmos, Kalymnos, Kos, Symi, Rhodes | Greece: Athens

Ship

M/V Arethusa

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M/V Athena

Nights on Ship

7

Group size

No more than 25 travelers

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Single Supplement: FREE or Low-Cost

From $8,795 per person

16 Days | $550 per day

Includes airfare

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Physical Requirements

What to expect:

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Moderately Easy

Group Size

  • This adventure has a maximum group size of 25 travelers with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.

Pacing

  • 15 days, with 7 nights aboard a small ship, one three-night hotel stay, and two two-night hotel stays

Physical Requirements

  • Walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
  • Our activities include up to two hours of walking on uneven surfaces uphill, with several sets of stairs
  • Agility, balance, and strength are required for possible rough seas
  • Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
  • Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them, and may not be able to participate in all activities
  • We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
  • You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals

Terrain & Transportation

  • Uneven walking surfaces, unpaved paths, hills and rocky slopes, and stairs
  • Gangway incline can be steep when docked at a pier
  • Travel by 50-passenger small ship and 45-seat coach
  • Your small ship does not have elevators onboard
  • You must be cleared by a country’s local port authorities before disembarking
  • Weather conditions and tides may require adjustments to your itinerary

Climate

  • Daytime temperatures range from 63-92°F during cruising season; June-August are warmest months
Turkish Coastal Voyage | Small Ship Adventure | 2026 | Physical Requirements | Grand Circle Travel