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O.A.T. ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE
Italian Coastal Odyssey: Hidden Italy, Sicily & Malta
2021
Learn how to personalize your experience on this adventure
Small Groups: 20-25 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 22)
®
Overseas Adventure Travel
The Leader in Personalized Small Group Adventures on the Road Less Traveled
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®
Overseas Adventure Travel
347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Dear Traveler,
While we may not be physically able to travel at the moment, the act of planning—or even just
dreaming—always gives my spirits a boost.
At O.A.T., we’re already planning for the day when we can resume our travels. We’re working
closely with our Trip Experience Leaders and regional offices around the world to implement a
number of measures to give you greater peace of mind—because your health and safety is our top
priority. Inside, you’ll learn more about the NEW specific precautions we are taking, including
whispers headsets to support social distancing.
I hope this O.A.T. Adventure Travel Planning Guide inspires you to join us on our Italian Coastal
Odyssey: Hidden Italy, Sicily & Malta Small Ship Adventure, to go beyond the iconic sites and into
the true heart of Italy thanks to our 50-passenger small ship and groups of just 20-25 travelers
(average of 22). Plus, our Italian Trip Experience Leader will reveal their country’s hidden
wonders and help us discover its essence like only an insider can. And our local regional office in
Rome is staffed with an experienced team of associates ready to help 24/7 in case any unexpected
circumstances arise.
Throughout our explorations, we’ll meet local people to get an intimate glimpse into the real Italy,
not just a surface view. Visit a family-run buffalo mozzarella cheese farm in Campania, join a local
family for a Home-Hosted Lunch in Sorrento, and taste fresh-pressed olive oil at a local mill
in Alberobello. Plus, a portion of our proceeds goes toward the charitable efforts of Grand Circle
Foundation—see inside for more details on how your travel dollar helps make the world a better
place.
We understand that no two people are the same. That’s why more than 80% of our travelers take
advantage of the freedom to personalize their experience. Join the 56% of travelers who extend
their time abroad. Add the pre-trip extension to Italy: Florence, Siena & Rome, post-trip extension
to Italy: Venice & Trieste and Slovenia: Ljubljana, or both of these extensions to your Italy adventure.
I hope you find this O.A.T. Adventure Travel Planning Guide helpful. If you have any further
questions, don’t hesitate to contact one of our Adventure Specialists at 1-800-955-1925.
Warm regards,
Harriet R. Lewis
Vice Chairman
Overseas Adventure Travel
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WHAT’S INSIDE
TRIP SUMMARY
Health & Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
It’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Departure Dates and Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Leader in Solo-Friendly Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Deck Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Grand Circle Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Freedom to Personalize Your Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DETAILED DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Rigors, Vaccines & General Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Money Matters: Local Currency & Tipping Guidelines . . . . . . . 46
Air, Optional Tours & Staying in Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Packing: What to Bring & Luggage Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Climate & Average Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Aboard Your Ship: Cabin Features, Dining & Services . . . . . . . 62
About Your Destinations: Culture, Etiquette & More . . . . . . . . 67
Demographics & History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Resources: Suggested Reading & Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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What to Expect When
We Travel Again
Health and safety measures on our adventures
The health and safety of our travelers is always our #1 priority and we understand travelers are concerned about
traveling abroad in light of the unprecedented crisis we are currently facing. For that reason, we wanted to
share with you the specific measures we are taking on our Small Ship Adventures aboard our privately-owned
and privately-chartered 50- to 98-passenger small ships to support social distancing and give our travelers
greater peace of mind when we begin to travel again. We are working with our 36 regional offices and more
than 2,500 regional associates and Trip Experience Leaders around the world, as well as listening to feedback
from our travelers to create and update these new health and safety protocols. We will be addressing each
of our adventures and making specific updates to each itinerary to ensure the safety of our travelers.
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TRAVELER SCREENING PROCESS & SAFETY • Health screenings of all crew and staff are completed
before boarding the ship.
MEASURES PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN FIRST
DESTINATION ON ADVENTURE • All crew members are trained on best health and
hygiene practices from ECOLAB and the European
• Your Trip Experience Leader will contact you approxi-
Union’s SHIPSAN ACT to prevent the spread of illness
mately 3 weeks prior to departure to introduce himself
onboard the ship.
or herself and provide you with specific information
regarding updated safety and health measures and pro- • Strict limitations on how often the crew and staff go
tocols you can expect on your adventure. ashore will be implemented, and all crew and staff
temperatures are checked when reboarding the ship.
• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has
updated its security screening procedures, including • Sanitization is conducted every night utilizing an
increasing the distance between travelers as they enter electrostatic disinfection spraying machine for a more
security check points, requiring travelers to return to the complete cleaning in public areas—including the dining
area outside of security if prohibited items are found, and room, public restrooms, lounge, bar, lobby, elevator, and
having travelers scan their own boarding passes. all crew areas.
• Many airlines and airports have specific safety • Meals served in the dining room are split into two
procedures they are following, so travelers are seatings to increase safe distancing between travelers
encouraged to check with their airline prior to their and all meals are served by the dining staff—buffets are
adventure and arrive at the airport early as these no longer available.
updated protocols will add more time to check in and • All local transportation and coaches will operate at
security check points. approximately half the vehicle’s capacity.
HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES ABOARD SCREENING PROCESS & SAFETY MEASURES
OUR PRIVATELY-OWNED AND PRIVATELY- FOR TRIP EXPERIENCE LEADERS
CHARTERED 50- TO 98-PASSENGER • Health screenings of Trip Experience Leaders, including
SMALL SHIPS a COVID-19 test, will be completed before joining the
• All travelers have temperatures checked using a non- adventure.
contact infrared temperature scanner when embarking • All Trip Experience Leaders will be trained on health and
the ship for the first time, and temperatures are checked safety protocols to follow during the adventure.
daily using a non-contact infrared temperature scanner
• All Trip Experience Leaders will check his or her
when boarding the ship after tours and free time.
temperature daily.
• N95 face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer are provided
• Your Trip Experience Leader will be available to you 24/7,
for travelers. All crew and staff will wear masks and
with the support of our local regional office.
gloves, including at the front desk, bar and lounge,
dining room, and when cleaning cabins. • Your Trip Experience Leader will be prepared to make
adjustments to the itinerary as needed during the
• ALL of our ships are equipped with High Efficiency
adventure.
Particulate Air (HEPA) conditioning filters that are
cleaned and disinfected prior to each sailing. HEPA filters We will do all we can to ensure our travelers’ safety and
are among the highest grade air purification filters and health while on our adventures, but we need your help.
remove at least 99.97% of particles from the air passing We expect travelers to follow best health and hygiene
through the filter. practices to prevent the spread of illness as well—from
washing your hands regularly, covering your mouth when
• Whispers Headsets are provided for all included features
coughing or sneezing, and following social distancing
and activities off the ship to support social distancing—and
guidelines. By working together, we can create a safer
remain with each traveler for the entire trip. Whispers are
travel experience for everyone.
thoroughly sanitized before embarkation and alcohol wipes
are provided in cabins for personal daily sanitizing.
Learn about all of the safety measures we are implementing on our adventures at
www.oattravel.com/health-safety-guidelines
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Combine two Italian Small Ship Adventures into a comprehensive
journey around the peninsula—and save
Italian Coastal Odyssey: Hidden Italy,
Sicily & Malta Small Ship Adventure
Italy: Rome, Pozzuoli, Naples, Sorrento, Paestum, Salerno, Otranto, Alberobello, Monopoli, Tremiti Islands, Ortona,
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Hagar Qim, Vittoriosa, Mdina
Countries: 2Ά!ĢŶĢāŭ̆19Ά21 Nights Aboard Our Privately Owned 50-passenger M/V Artemis
Small Groups: 20-25 travelers—guaranteed! It’s Included
(average of 22)
• International airfare, airport transfers, • 26 guided tours (with headsets) and
government taxes, fees, and airline fuel cultural experiences
28 days from $ 13,090
surcharges, unless you choose to make
your own air arrangements
• Services of our local Trip Experience
Leader with your group of 20-25
Includes international airfare
• Accommodations for 3 nights in Rome, (average of 22) throughout
Travel from only $468 a day 21 nights aboard our privately owned your adventure
small ship with wireless Internet
• Gratuities for local guides and
27 days from $ 11,790 access; and 2 nights in Venice
• 70 meals: 26 breakfasts, 21 lunches,
motorcoach drivers
Without international airfare
23 dinners—including 2 Home-Hosted
• All port charges
FREE Single Supplement available
Lunches—plus all onboard house beer, • Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage
wine, and soft drinks per person, including tips
• 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward
your next trip
Maximize Your
Discoveries & Value To get a richer view of the Included Features on this adventure,
watch our Trip Itinerary video at www.oattravel.com/rvm2021
Optional extensions:
Italy: Florence, Siena & Rome
5 nights pre-trip from $1495
Travel from only $299 per night
Italy: Venice & Trieste and Slovenia:
Ljubljana
5 nights post-trip from $1695
Travel from only $339 per night
Harbor, Otranto, Italy
Italian Coastal Odyssey: Hidden Italy, Sicily & Malta
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Italian Coastal Odyssey: NEW: SAVE UP TO 10% WITH OUR GOOD BUY PLAN
Hidden Italy, Sicily & Malta The earlier you reserve your departure and pay in full, the more
you’ll save—up to 10%—plus, you’ll lock in your price.
For details, visit www.oattravel.com/gbd
2021 Dates & Prices
To calculate your trip price with airfare, add deck price to air add-ons below.
CABIN CATEGORY APRIL AUGUST
A Upper Deck $14,190 $13,490
B (Cabins with private balcony) $13,790 $13,090
C Main Deck $13,090 $12,390
D (Cabins with portholes) $12,490 $11,790
Air Add-Ons APRIL AUGUST
New York, Newark $1000 $1300
Baltimore, Boston, Washington, DC $1100 $1400
Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver,
$1200 $1500
Houston, Miami
Detroit, Los Angeles, Orlando,
Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San $1300 $1600
Francisco, Seattle, Tampa
Minneapolis, Portland $1400 $1700
Additional departure cities are available. Upgrade to Business Class may be available for the international portion of your flight. Call for details. RVM2021
Prices are per person. Airfare prices include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit our website:
www.oattravel.com/tc. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors.
For specific departure dates, current availability, and detailed pricing, visit www.oattravel.com/rvm2021pricing
NEW RISK-FREE BOOKING POLICY: LIMITED FREE OR LOW-COST BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
RESERVE WITH CONFIDENCE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
We guarantee you have the flexibility to We promise you won’t find a lower
make changes—we will waive any change Once single rooms are sold out, price on a comparable adventure—
fees if you transfer to another departure double rooms at a low cost of $895 if you do, we’ll match it.
date for any reason by 12/31/20. are available. When filled, call us
See details at www.oattravel.com/ about our Roommate Matching For details, visit
riskfree-booking. Program. www.oattravel.com/bpg
Publication Date 5/6/20
Information & Reservations 1-800-955-1925 www.oattravel.com/rvm2021
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Leader in Solo-Friendly
Travel
Solo traveler with young women in Sarajevo, Bosnia
The leader in solo-friendly travel for Americans—by the numbers
More than 50,000 15,000 single More than 90% of 51 exclusive women’s
solo travelers joined us spaces with a FREE solo women travelers departures featured on
in the past two years— or low-cost Single rated their adventure 25 of our most popular
on their own or with a Supplement in 2021—a excellent adventures—10 of
friend or relative 76% increase from 2019 which are single-only
departures
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WHO IS A SOLO TRAVELER? EXCLUSIVE WOMEN’S DEPARTURES
Traveling solo doesn’t necessarily mean traveling alone— There’s something special about traveling in a group of
some travelers opt to bring a friend or family member just women. Maybe it’s the camaraderie and friendships
along for the adventure, sharing accommodations and that form when women meet other women who share
discoveries. Others prefer exploring on their own, with their passion for travel. Or maybe it’s how, in a group
the security and camaraderie group travel provides. of their peers, women feel supported and confident
However you choose to see the world, you can feel to take risks and try new things as they explore. In
confident when exploring with the leader in solo- recognition of the special solidarity that often develops
friendly travel among our women travelers, we are offering 51 exclusive
women’s departures of our popular adventures. These
FREE SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS 2021 departures provide intrepid women travelers
an opportunity to connect with one another while
We’re committed to supporting our solo travelers who
experiencing local culture in a variety of destinations
want to explore the world, so we offer limited FREE
including Israel, Morocco, and more. Alongside a female
Single Supplements on all Small Group Adventures,
Trip Experience Leader on most of these adventures, you’ll
every trip extension, and our Stopovers, too. Plus, we’ve
delve into the heart and soul of your destination—from a
increased the number of single spaces to 18,000 on 2021
woman’s point of view. Together, you’ll share meaningful
departures—a 23% increase from 2019. See details at
moments, whether you’re helping with a student’s lessons
www.oattravel.com/solo.
at a local school, engaging in a spontaneous conversation
with a female artisan as you browse through a craft
YOU’LL ALWAYS FEEL SAFE AND SECURE market during your free time, and beyond.
With 36 regional offices around the world, your safety
and security is our first priority. Our regional associates
know your adventure inside and out, and are ready to help
should the need arise. And a local Trip Experience Leader Recent Awards
is there to ensure you always feel part of the group.
They’re great at organizing activities to help develop
camaraderie among all group members.
TRAVEL AMONG FRIENDS
Small groups of 8-16 travelers (average of 13) are ideal
for connecting with fellow travelers. Since three out of
eight travelers explore with us solo, you’re sure to forge USA Today “Best Tours”
special bonds as you experience the world. 10Best Readers’ Presented by
Choice Awards Solo Traveler
Solo travelers at Nijo Castle, Kyoto, Japan
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Your Mediterranean Small Ship
Small Ship Adventures aboard our privately owned, award-winning,
50-passenger small ships
During your travels in the Mediterranean—including the Aegean and Adriatic seas and French and
Italian Rivieras—you’ll be cruising aboard one of our 50-passenger small ships, rated excellent by 96%
of travelers. The M/V Athena, M/V Artemis, and M/V Arethusa were designed and built to carry just two
groups of 20-25 (average of 22) travelers, each with its own local Trip Experience Leader. These ships are
the perfect size to navigate the islands and shores of the Mediterranean—and then slip into the smaller
ports and harbors for the night, well away from the larger cruise ships.
SHIPBOARD FEATURES
• Restaurant with single, open seating: Savor • Wireless Internet access: Connect online in cabins
regionally-inspired dishes or American favorites and common areas. Please note: Connectivity may be
during all buffets and table-service meals. limited at certain points throughout your cruise.
• Comfortable lounge: Relax with old friends and new, • Outdoor common areas: Relish coastal views from
and participate in onboard discussions and lectures. your seat on the Sun Deck—perhaps with a cocktail
from the outdoor bar.
• Complimentary beverages: Enjoy house beer and
house wine—as well as soft drinks—at any time of day • English-speaking crew: Enjoy dedicated attention
while onboard. from our international staff throughout your voyage.
Plus, all shipboard announcements are made in
English for your convenience.
Small Ship Adventures • 2021
10MEDITERRANEAN SMALL SHIPS
CABIN CATEGORIES
Wheelhouse
Cabin with private balcony –
Bar
&
A 150-170 sq. ft.
Grill Cabin with private balcony –
B 150-170 sq. ft.
Cabin with portholes –
C 160 sq. ft.
Sun Deck
Cabin with portholes –
D 160 sq. ft.
318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 Single cabin with portholes –
S 140 sq. ft.
319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301
Registry: Malta
Upper Deck Length: 193 ft.
Beam: 35 ft.
Bar
206 204 202
Draft: 10 ft.
Restaurant Lounge Reception Cabin Size: 150-170 sq. ft., with
2 single cabins of 140 sq. ft.
205 203 201
WC Number of Cabins: 26
Main Deck Passenger Capacity: 50
Built: 2007
101 International crew: 21
Crew Area Crew Area Passenger Decks: 3
102
Group Size: 25 travelers,
maximum, with 1 Trip
Experience Leader
Lower Deck
Stairs, no elevator
CABIN FEATURES
• 24 double-occupancy cabins from 150-170 sq. ft.;
2 single-occupancy cabins at 140 sq. ft.
• All outside-facing with either portholes or a balcony
• Two single beds (convertible to one full); one single bed
in single-occupancy cabins
• Wireless Internet access, closet, bed-side tables with
lamps, desk with mirror, flat-screen TV, telephone,
safe, mini-refrigerator, individually controlled air-
conditioning, and dual electrical outlets
• Private bath with shower, hair dryer, and toiletries
Cabin on the Upper Deck of the M/V Athena
Information & Reservations 1-800-955-1925 www.oattravel.com
11Changing People's Lives
One village, one school, one person at a time
Dear Traveler,
In 1992 we established Grand Circle Foundation, an entity
of the Lewis Family Foundation, as a means to give back to
the world that had already given us so much. We’ve pledged
or donated more than $200 million worldwide to support
the education of young people and the preservation of
international treasures and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Of course, none of this would be possible without your
help. A portion of our proceeds is donated to Grand Circle
Foundation—so just as your life will be enriched by the
discoveries you’ll make on your journey, you’ll also help to
enrich the lives of the people you’ll meet along the way.
Thank you for traveling with us, and for helping to change
people’s lives.
Love and peace,
Harriet R. Lewis
Chair
Grand Circle Foundation
Students at St. Mary's Primary School,
Hwange, Zimbabwe
12GIVING BACK TO THE WORLD WE TRAVEL
By bringing cultures together and teaching us about
our shared humanity, travel has the power to change
the world, one heart at a time. When determining how
we can help the people, schools and communities we
visit, we always ask for the wisdom of local leadership
and the involvement of the community to ensure we
are providing what is needed. We currently support 109
schools and organizations in 59 countries.
JOIN OUR GENEROUS TRAVELERS
We consider each and every one of our travelers to
be partners in our worldwide giving. Some travelers,
however, are so inspired by the schools and villages
they visit, they are compelled to give more. In fact,
our travelers have donated more than $1 million in
2019 alone.
Giving Back in
BETTER OUR OWN COMMUNITIES— Different Ways
ALL AROUND THE WORLD Support from the Grand Circle Foundation takes many
In addition to the destinations where we travel, we forms—and is based on what's needed most. In one
strive to better the communities where we work—from school alone in Tanzania, we have completed projects
our headquarters in Boston to our 36 offices around ranging from providing a new water system and building a
the world. In Boston, more than 99% of our associates new girl's dormitory to installing a solar powered electric
participate in community service each year. Worldwide, fence to prevent elephants from wandering through
nearly all of our offices organize annual community the school grounds. And in Morocco, we partnered
service events of their own. with the Imik Smik Women’s Center of Aït Benhaddou
after learning about the efforts of the 13 women who
wanted a place built where they could gather together
to develop new skills to improve their lives, and gain
some independence in this traditionally male-dominated
region. We were thrilled to provide funds that enabled
construction to begin on this worthy project.
How you can help
• Donate to a school or village that inspired you during
your travels. Because we charge no administration
fee, 100% of your donation will be used to help change
Learn more about the many ways people’s lives.
we help change lives together at
• To learn more about ongoing Foundation projects,
www.grandcirclefoundation.org you can sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, the Inside
Scoop, at www.oattravel.com/community/the-inside-
scoop. When you do, you’ll not only receive updates
on Grand Circle Foundation, but the latest news and
discoveries on all things Grand Circle and Overseas
Adventure Travel.
13Freedom to Personalize Your Experience
Your Choice, Your Adventure, Your Way
We recommend you spend extra time in a destination to truly make your adventure everything you’ve ever dreamed about—in fact, 85% of our
travelers are personalizing their experience in more than 85 countries. Call us at 1-800-955-1925 to discuss personalizing your adventure
today or visit us online at www.oattravel.com/personalize-rvm2021.
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ŶÖƘdÖŶāũͽmŋũā like to “break away,” however since this option is completely on your own, you
will need to plan your own accommodations, meals, tours, and transfers.
Extending the length of your stay in a destination can improve your
overall travel experience—and allow you to seek out even more eye- Back-to-Back Adventures: 90% of our travelers who combined two
opening cultural interactions. Your local Trip Experience Leader adventures rated it excellent
will help ensure you’re getting the personalized experiences you’re Consider combining this trip with our New! French & Italian Rivieras:
looking for. With their unmatched understanding of local culture, Marseille, Corsica, Elba & Rome Small Ship Adventure. If you’re
it’s no surprise that 94% of our travelers rate their Trip Experience already overseas, why not see more of the world and avoid another
Leader excellent. international flight? Plus, you’ll save $250 per person when you
From extending your travels—with us or on your own—to building reserve two trips right after one another.
time to ensure a smooth beginning and end to your Small Ship
Adventure, the choice is yours. Here are some of your options: !ÖðĢłťėũÖùā̆!ĞŋŋŭāÈŋŽũRùāÖķzłðŋÖũù1ƗťāũĢāłóā
Maximize Your Time & Value: 55% of travelers take an extension Perhaps you’d like to be close to the elevator, dining room, or even
your friend’s cabin—we’ll help you select the ship cabin or deck
Trip extensions allow you to get refreshed and acclimated before your
category that works best for you. Plus, when you upgrade to an upper
adventure begins or before you return to the U.S. Plus, you’ll see more of
deck cabin on this adventure, you can enjoy your own private balcony.
the world and maximize your value by taking advantage of our already-
included airfare. On this adventure, you can choose between Italy:
Florence, Siena & Rome and Italy: Venice & Trieste and Slovenia: Ljubljana.
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“Break Away” Options: 30% of travelers spend more time abroad
We make every effort to provide you with non-stop
Before or after your main adventure or trip extension, “break away”
flights and acceptable connection times to and from your
anywhere you’d like to go to do more exploring entirely on your
destination. You also have several other ways you can personalize
own. Extend your time abroad with the following options:
your air itinerary, including:
• Arrive in Rome a few days early, or spend more time in Venice before
• Choose your departure city and airline
returning home
• Depart from one city and return to another
• Stay overnight (or for a few days) in Paris, a common connecting
city, or in a destination of your choice • Upgrade your seat or choose a specific meal option
St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Italian Coastal Odyssey: Hidden Italy, Sicily & Malta
14Overseas
Adventure Travel SM
Since 1978
Italian Coastal Odyssey:
Hidden Italy, Sicily & Malta
2021
28-Day Small Ship Adventure
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
PRE-TRIP
Italy: Florence, Siena & Rome
POST-TRIP
Italy: Venice & Trieste and Slovenia: Ljubljana
Your Day-to-Day Itinerary
15OVERSEAS ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Overseas Adventure Travel, founded in 1978, is America’s leading adventure travel company. The New
York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, The Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, US News
& World Report, and others have recommended O.A.T. trips. But our most impressive reviews come from
our customers: Thousands of travelers have joined our trips, and 95% of them say they’d gladly travel
with us again, and recommend us to their friends.
A WORD ABOUT ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Overseas Adventure Travel offers American travelers a 4-star experience at a 3-star price aboard our
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discoveries in a group of 20-25 (with an average of 22), a convivial experience onboard the
50-passenger M/V Artemis, and more travel choices. Plus, we are the only small ship company with
expert, local Trip Experience Leaders who accompany you throughout your journey, enhancing your
exploration with the kind of insight and passion that only a local can provide.
As with any type of travel experience, it’s important to remember that sometimes, due to weather, sea
conditions, or local circumstances, ports of call, activities, and accommodations could differ from what
is described in our trip itinerary. The order of the included features in this itinerary may also change.
Your Trip Experience Leader will advise you of any changes that may occur while on tour. As some of
these changes are just part of the nature of traveling, it’s good to remember that a certain degree of
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INCLUDED IN YOUR PRICE
» International airfare, airport transfers, » 26 guided tours (with headsets) and cultural
government taxes, fees, and airline fuel experiences
surcharges, unless you choose to make your » Services of our local Trip Experience
own air arrangements Leader with your group of 20-25 (average
» Accommodations for 3 nights in Rome, 21 of 22) throughout your adventure
nights aboard our privately owned small » Gratuities for local guides and
ship with wireless Internet access; and 2 motorcoach drivers
nights in Venice
» All port charges
» 70 meals: 26 breakfasts, 21 lunches, 23
» Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per
dinners—including 2 Home-Hosted
person, including tips
Lunches—plus all onboard house beer,
wine, and soft drinks » 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward
your next trip
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16WHAT THIS TRIP IS LIKE
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» This adventure has a group size of 20-25 WRPLG6HSWHPEHU
travelers (average of 22) with a local Trip » The Artemis does not have snorkling
Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T. gear on board
PACING
» 28 days, with a 3-night and a 2-night hotel
stay and 21 nights aboard the M/V Artemis
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
» Walk 3-5 miles unassisted and participate
in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day,
including stairs
» Good agility, balance, and strength needed
for boarding motorboats and possible
rough seas
» Not accessible for travelers using
wheelchairs or scooters
» Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other
mobility aids will not be able to board
the Artemis
» The Artemis does not have an
elevator onboard
» 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
TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
» Uneven walking surfaces, including
unpaved paths, hills, stairs, and
cobblestones, which can be slick in wet or
colder conditions
» Travel by 50-passenger small ship, 30-seat
coach, and local tender
CLIMATE
» Daytime temperatures range from 50-98°F
during cruising season
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17Italian Coastal Odyssey: Hidden Italy,
Sicily & Malta
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EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Italy: Florence, Siena & Rome
5 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP
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18DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Depart U.S. in the 18th century by architects Francesco
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• Destination: Rome iconic fountains in the world today, the Trevi
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Afternoon: You’ll be met at the Rome airport
and assisted to your hotel. Relax and settle in Lunch: On your own—ask your Trip Experience
before beginning your discoveries. If you began Leader for local restaurant recommendations.
your explorations early with our optional ,WDO\
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discoveries—ask your Trip Experience Leader
will join the main group today.
for recommendations. Perhaps you’ll embark
Dinner/Evening: Free to make independent on a spirited walk to Piazza Navona, home
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your to the Obelisk of Domitian, the Fountain of
own. Ask your Trip Experience Leader for Neptune, and more. Or, if you’d prefer, you
restaurant recommendations. can relax in an open-air café and indulge in a
leisurely lunch or espresso as you watch Rome’s
well-heeled residents travel past.
Day 3 Explore Rome
• Destination: Rome Dinner: At a local restaurant.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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and the myriad treasures it has amassed over
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more than two and a half millennia. At varying
Mediterranean conversation
points throughout its history, Rome has served • Destination: Rome
as the heart of kingdoms, empires, and nations; • Included Meals: Breakfast
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it remains a vibrant metropolis of historical and
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for travelers from around the world. as we set off for the suburbs on public transport
with our Trip Experience Leader. This is your
Our morning walking tour will introduce us to
opportunity to engage with locals going about
many of the city’s history-spanning highlights,
their daily lives in Rome and at the local park.
from the Pantheon, built in the second century
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19Italians to live among remnants of iconic some opportunities to introduce us to locals
ancient history, and perhaps share a light snack and students walking by, or perhaps even some
at the nearby bar. of the garden workers.
Lunch: On your own—ask your Trip Experience Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Leader for local restaurant recommendations.
Afternoon: Continue on to the port of Gaeta,
Afternoon: Learn more about a controversial where the Artemis will be waiting. After
topic among Romans: immigration. During boarding and settling in, gather in the lounge
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in Italy.
Dinner: Toast to the discoveries that await
Dinner/Evening: Free to make independent during our Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
discoveries this evening, with dinner on your
Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
own. Ask your Trip Experience Leader for
rest of your evening as you wish. Perhaps
restaurant recommendations.
you’ll enjoy a nightcap at the bar or relax in
the lounge.
Day 5 Rome • Explore Ninfa • Gaeta •
Embark ship
Day 6 Explore Pozzuoli
• Destination: Rome
• Destination: Pozzuoli
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodations: M/V Artemis
• Accommodations: M/V Artemis
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
Morning: Check out from your hotel and
Morning: Our small ship will dock in
embark on a motorcoach transfer to Gaeta,
Pozzuoli—once an important port of the
where we’ll meet up with the 50-passenger
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M/V Artemis, our home for the next 21 nights.
the ancient Romans that two amphitheaters
En route, we’ll pause for an included walking were constructed here. We’ll explore the greater
tour through the Garden of Ninfa. This of the two today, the Flavian Amphitheater.
260-acre, English-styled garden, located about
We’ll embark on a walking tour of this
40 miles southwest of Rome, was created on the
structure, which is the third largest
site of an ancient settlement. Today it continues
amphitheater in Italy. The Flavian
to feature a temple dedicated to the water
Amphitheater was likely built by the same
nymphs believed to live nearby. Now an Italian
architects who constructed the Roman
natural monument, the garden has transformed
Colosseum. Behold subterranean corridors
ruins of the village into a decadent oasis: Flora
and underground chambers that once housed
covers ruined buildings and bridges, while
gladiators and beasts for a deeper look into
the garden is crowned by the tower of an
the past.
eleventh-century castle. As we walk through
the garden, our Trip Experience Leader will take
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20$IWHUWKHWRXUZH̞OOPDNHRXUZD\WRDORFDOͫVK Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
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the lounge.
Lunch: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
Afternoon: Depart for Castel Volturno, an area
of controversial construction known to be a
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Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
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• Destination: Naples
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the subject of songs and legends. It was here
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discovery walk with a native resident, we’ll sweet singing, were believed to lure sailors to
explore this vibrant yet ancient city before shipwreck on the rocks. Ulysses greatly desired
heading to a local bar to sample sfogliatella, a to hear these songs for himself, but knew of the
shell-shaped Italian pastry. Our tour concludes potentially catastrophic results—so he ordered
at the Piazza del Gesu, where you can enjoy free his crew to block their own ears, and then
time to pursue your own discoveries. Perhaps secure him to his ship’s mast, so that he could
you’ll delve into the city’s millennia-old hear without risk to his vessel.
history at the national Archaeological Museum
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of Naples, discover Castel Nuovo, or stroll into
remarkable architecture and commanding
the artisan workshops that dot the city.
ocean views around each bend. Our discovery
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that aims to educate children in the area Gardens, and the Piazza Tasso main square. But
through cultural workshops and training. Here, we’ll also have time to delight in its quaint little
we’ll watch a theater performance by local alleys, each lovely and unique.
children.
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for a Home-Hosted Lunch. We’ll enjoy lively
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discoveries—ask your Trip Experience Leader like to live and work in this seaside locale.
for recommendations.
Dinner: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
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21Afternoon: Return to our ship late this Late in the afternoon, we’ll learn even more
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aboard to lead a conversation about the Allied
Dinner: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
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Dinner: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
rest of your evening as you wish. Perhaps
you’ll enjoy a nightcap at the bar or relax in Evening: Following dinner, a folk group will
the lounge. come aboard to delight us with a traditional
song and dance performance. Our ship remains
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Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
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morning, we’ll travel overland to Paestum, an Morning: Free for your own
ancient city in Italy’s Campania region. discoveries—ask your Trip Experience Leader
for recommendations. Or, journey to one of
While Campania is distinctly Italian today, the world’s most famous archaeological sites,
its history is much more closely aligned with Pompeii, on an optional tour.
ancient Greece than Rome—which is why we’ll
see decidedly Greek touches throughout our Early on an August afternoon in the year AD
exploration here. During our tour of Paestum, 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted in explosive
witness three well-preserved Doric Greek fashion, unleashing a massive debris cloud.
temples, which date back to 600 to 450 BC, as In Pompeii, ash began to fall from the sky at a
well as the ruins of ancient homes—all of which rate of up to six inches an hour. A cloud of gas
we’ll discover with an expert guide by our side. and debris followed the next day—and the city
was buried until it was re-discovered in the
Next, we indulge in one of the region’s 17th century. The World Monuments Fund, to
more contemporary delights: its iconic which Grand Circle Foundation has contributed
buffalo mozzarella cheese. We’ll journey $150,000 for preservation efforts across
to a local buffalo farm, where we’ll explore Europe, cites Pompeii as one of the world’s 100
the family-run facility and discover how
most-endangered sites.
this Italian staple is made and perhaps
take the opportunity to watch the Lunch: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
cheese-makers at work.
Afternoon: Our ship begins sailing toward the
Lunch: Enjoy a light lunch at the buffalo farm. Aeolian Islands.
Afternoon: Return to the ship for some free Dinner: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
time, where you can choose to relax or explore
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Leader for recommendations.
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Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room. Etna • Italian geology conversation
• Destination: Mount Etna
Morning: Discover the quaint charm of the
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Aeolian Islands, a small archipelago off the
• Accommodations: M/V Artemis
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tendering to Lipari, we’ll enjoy a scenic boat Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
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maintained a stable and eruption-free state
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more than 13,000 years ago. The rich history
than 500,000 years—in fact, ancient Greeks
of volcanic activity, however, has earned the
attributed this to Typhon, the monster Zeus
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well-suited for growing crops—and following
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our panoramic bus ride around the island
history and culture—and we’ll go a step further
today, we’ll discover the island’s agricultural
than many of its other visitors. We’ll leave the
traditions up close during a visit to a local caper
buses behind and trek up its slope for a closer
farm. You’ll meet the family who owns the farm
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and learn about their day-to-day.
the insights of a local naturalist expert.
Lunch: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Tender to Lipari where you’ll have
Afternoon: Returning to the Artemis this
time for your own discoveries—ask your Trip
afternoon, we’ll be joined by a local expert who
Experience Leader for recommendations.
will provide context to the day’s discoveries
Dinner: Onboard in the ship’s dining room. during a conversation about Italian geology.
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you’ll enjoy a nightcap at the bar or relax in Order of Malta.
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The world’s oldest surviving chivalric order,
these Knights of Malta founded the city more
Day 13 Explore Taormina than 500 years ago and continue to serve the
• Destination: Taormina community today. Malta’s cultural identity is
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner entwined with that of the Knights: The order
• Accommodations: M/V Artemis originated during the Crusades and, over time,
found its way to Malta, where it defended the
Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
island from attacks by the Ottoman Empire.
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vessels. After breakfast, depart by bus for be very different than it is today.
the resort town of Taormina where we’ll
We’ll gain a unique perspective on the life of
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one of these founders during a visit to Casa
picturesque ocean views, ancient ruins, and
Rocca Piccola. Built by a member the Knights
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Lunch: At a local restaurant. island’s earliest nobles. Today, the house is still
occupied by descendants of the original builder.
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discoveries—ask your Trip Experience Leader Lunch: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
for recommendations.
Afternoon: Free for your own
Dinner: Onboard in the ship’s dining room. discoveries—ask your Trip Experience Leader
for recommendations. Later, take part in a
Evening: You have the freedom to spend the conversation on the intricacies of the Maltese
rest of your evening as you wish. Perhaps language.
you’ll enjoy a nightcap at the bar or relax in
the lounge. Dinner: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
Evening: You have the freedom to spend the
Day 14 Explore Valletta, Malta • Maltese rest of your evening as you wish. Perhaps
language conversation you’ll enjoy a nightcap at the bar or relax in
• Destination: Valletta the lounge.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodations: M/V Artemis Day 15 Valletta • Explore Hagar Qim •
Three Cities
Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
• Destination: Valletta
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us to the city, with a visit to the serene Barracca Breakfast: Onboard in the ship’s dining room.
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temple complex of Hagar Qim. This through time—with layers of cultural and
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your own—ask your Trip Experience Leader for
and the Pyramids. After exploring this
recommendations.
remarkable site, continue your explorations
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rest of your evening as you wish. Perhaps
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discoveries—ask your Trip Experience Leader the lounge.
for recommendations.
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the timeless charm of southern Italy here,
• Accommodations: M/V Artemis
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