Odyssey at Sea: The Greek Isles, Ephesus & Istanbul

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Join us for an adventure of grand proportions aboard Road Scholar’s favorite ship, the Aegean Odyssey, as you learn about iconic locales and hidden gems from Greece to Istanbul.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Choose from two or more options of activity levels to find your perfect pace

What's this trip about?

    Join us for an adventure of grand proportions aboard Road Scholar’s favorite ship, the Aegean Odyssey, as you learn about iconic locales and hidden gems from Greece to Istanbul.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPiraeus (Athens)
End CityIstanbul

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Athens, Transfer to Port, Embark Aegean Odyssey Piraeus (Athens)

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Transfer time from the airport to the ship will be approximately 45 minutes.

Transfer from the airport to the port of Piraeus. Meals aboard ship will begin with dinner; a light lunch will be available for those...

Day 3 Athens, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking up to 4 miles up/down a winding trail with many well-worn steps to Acropolis; no handrails; uneven, rocky, sometimes slippery surfaces; standing up to 2 hours. At Acropolis Museum, walking and standing for mo...

Day 4 Hydra, Free Time At Sea

Getting in/out of tender vessels. Walking about 3 miles; narrow, cobblestone streets; standing up to 2 hours at a time. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

We will anchor off the island of Hydra and board tender boats. Then ...

Day 5 Santorini Traditional Villages, Wine Tasting At Sea

Getting on/off tenders and a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 3 miles uphill; narrow alleyways paved with stones, some steps, no handrails; standing up to 2 hours.

What we call Santorini is really a group of islands born out of violent eruptions ...

Day 6 Mykonos & Little Venice, Free Time Mykonos

Getting in/out of tender boats. Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 4 miles including ship and port corridors and gangways; some steps; standing up to 2 hours. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

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Day 7 Sacred Delos, Free Time At Sea

Getting on/off a local boat with steps up/down. Walking about 3 miles; some rough terrain, steps, no handrails; standing up to 2 hours. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

We will board local boats for a walking field trip i...

Day 8 Samos, Vathi, Pythagoras, Free Time At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Driving for approximately 40 to 50 minutes. Walking about 3 miles including ship and port corridors and gangways; some steps; standing up to 2 hours. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal ...

Day 9 Ancient Ephesus, Terrace Houses, House of the Virgin Mary At Sea

Due to Ramadan, field trip sites won't open until noon on this day. Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 5 miles; unpaved, winding trail with steps; no handrails; uneven and rough footpath; standing up to 2 hours exposed to sun, no shade. ...

Day 10 Lecture at Sea, Free Time At Sea

Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship, including a lecture on topics relevant to our program.

Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship, includi...

Day 11 Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Istanbul

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 5 miles including steps at Palace; no handrails; standing up to 5 hours. NOTE: The “Relaxed” group will not go inside the harem apartments.

We will step off the ship, walk to and board a motorcoac...

Day 12 Istanbul, Disembarkation, Program Concludes In Flight

Disembarkation begins early at 2:00 a.m. depending on local schedules. See your program’s "Transportation Information" regarding transfers.

We will complete disembarkation procedures. This concludes our program. If you are enrolled in back-to-back Odyssey at Sea...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,199
Price per day$350
Last Updated: 1/11/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 10
  • Number of Lunch: 9
  • Number of Dinner: 10
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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