Overseas Adventure Travel Announces New 2020 Small Ship Adventure to the Turkish Coast and Greek Islands

BOSTON, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Small ship cruise for American travelers 50+ visits Istanbul, West Coast of Turkey and Greek Islands

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), the leader in small group travel on the road less traveled, today announced a unique Turkish coast and Greek island small ship cruise that sails the legendary waters of the Aegean. New for 2020, the itinerary highlights a region that has been named a top place to travel in the coming year.

O.A.T. offers small group, immersive adventures for travelers aged 50 and older. With its small-scale travel philosophy, O.A.T. limits groups to 8-16 travelers on land and 20-25 on average by ship.

On this 14-day adventure, travelers soak in the charm and traditions of life in the region with a small group (average of 22 travelers). Aboard the 50-passenger privately owned M/V Athena small ship, travelers sail the Aegean for seven nights, exploring classical ruins and modern marvels.

"A small ship cruise is a fascinating way to discover Turkey and the Greek islands," said Brian Fitzgerald, chief operating officer of O.A.T. "Many O.A.T. travelers are former teachers and educators interested in continuing to learn. Beyond the scenic beauty, this epic voyage brings our travelers to monumental sites in classical history."

Turkish Coastal Voyage: Greek Islands, Istanbul & Athens– 15 days from $7395 per person, including international airfare.

Highlights of this adventure include:

--Visiting four UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Among the sites is enigmatic Troy. Once thought to be a mythical place immortalized by Homer's Iliad, the remnants of nine cities of Troy still stand in Turkey.

--Exploring a different side of Turkey – Travelers sail to Bodrum, a 3,000-year-old city with a multifaceted history, and discover the hidden gems of Istanbul and sites such as Kusadasi, gateway to the ruins of ancient Ephesus. With the guidance of a local Trip Experience Leader with insider knowledge, travelers gain a deeper connection to the culture.

--Making local connections – Travelers visit six Greek islands, meeting with local residents to experience the culture. At an ouzo distillery on Lesbos, travelers learn from locals about the production of this anise-flavored aperitif for which the island is known.

Why travelers choose the leader in small ship travel
O.A.T. is the leader in small ship cruising, with its 16- to 210-passenger, coastal-cruising small ships. These vessels are designed to slip into more remote ports that larger vessels cannot reach, bringing travelers closer to the most authentic discoveries. O.A.T. small ships travel off the beaten path, often to locations only accessible by small ship. O.A.T. travelers have the freedom to personalize their adventures. They can take pre- and post-trip extensions to spend more time abroad, travel on consecutive trips to avoid the expense and length of another international flight, and customize their air itinerary by choosing their airline, upgrading their seat, and selecting the city they want to depart from and return to.

For a free catalog or more information about O.A.T., please visit http://www.oattravel.com or call 1-800-955-1925.

ABOUT OVERSEAS ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Established in 1978, Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) is part of Boston-based Grand Circle Corporation's family of travel companies, which also include Grand Circle Cruise Line and Grand Circle Travel. In 1992, owners Alan and Harriet Lewis established the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation to support communities in which Grand Circle works and travels, including some 300 humanitarian, cultural, and educational endeavors worldwide—among them, 100 schools, in 50 countries. The Foundation is an entity of the Lewis Family Foundation, which has pledged or donated more than $200 million since 1981.    
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SOURCE Overseas Adventure Travel

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