Dalmatia and Greek Isles Voyage
About the Trip
October 11–24, 2027 | 14 Days
Sunlit days and time by the water set the tone for this 14-day journey, beginning in Athens before continuing through the Greek Isles and into Turkey. Begin with guided time at the Acropolis and its museum, then ease into the city with an evening spent dining in restored train wagons for an experience that feels both local and unexpected. From there, board your ship and move through the Greek Isles, stopping in Paros, Heraklion, Rhodes and Patmos, then crossing into Turkey with time in Izmir and Istanbul. After the cruise, fly to Cappadocia, where valleys, cave dwellings and underground cities offer something completely different. It’s a journey that shifts from coast to countryside to fill you with memorable moments at every turn.
Activity Level: Moderate
If you’re somewhat active and have a zest for adventure, then this is the trip level for you. These trips may involve more activities or longer touring days with a full schedule. Excursions will include walking and standing for extended periods, walking tours on uneven surfaces or trails, more actively inclined itineraries and may include coach, boat and rail travel.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours/cruises.
- Plaza Premium Lounge pass†
- $100 USD Shipboard credit‡
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Dinner at Τρένο στο Ρουφ (Train on the Roof)
Tonight, you’ll experience a truly unforgettable dinner at one of Athens’ most unique hidden gems—Train on the Roof (Τρένο στο Ρουφ). This one-of-a-kind location is a monument to modern Greek history, featuring nine beautifully restored train wagons that have been transformed into an innovative cultural venue that houses an elegant restaurant, a stylish bar and an intimate theater. Dinner here will immerse you in a magical atmosphere where history, culture and cuisine come together like nowhere else in the world.
Package Includes:
- Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Athens, and return from Istanbul to Toronto or Winnipeg
- Return airfare from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Pre-cruise tour:
- 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in Athens
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local English-speaking guide
- 7-night Dalmatia to the Greek Isles cruise on-board the Oceania Sonata
- Onboard meals and entertainment as per cruise itinerary
- Oceania Your World Included™
- All specialty dining
- Shipboard gratuities
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Plus, your choice of one: Complimentary Wine & Beer / $400 USD Shore excursion credit
- Offers are subject to change, contact your travel consultant for promotional updates
- Post-cruise tour:
- 2-night stay in first-class accommodation in Cappadocia
- 1-night stay in first- class accommodation in Istanbul
- 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides
- Destination transfers
Dalmatia and Greek Isles Voyage
The best of Athens, the Greek Isles and Turkey come together over 14 days, with Cappadocia’s landscapes as a striking finale.
Day 1
Depart on from Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2
Athens – Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. After time to settle in, enjoy an evening panoramic tour passing the Hellenic Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games. Savour authentic Greek cuisine at tonight’s welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3
Athens – Enjoy a guided visit to the Acropolis, exploring the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheum and Parthenon. Continue to the Acropolis Museum to view its remarkable friezes and sculptures. This evening, dine at Τρένο στο Ρουφ (Train on the Roof), a unique venue set in restored train wagons. (B/D)
Day 4
Athens – After breakfast, transfer to the cruise terminal to board the Oceania Sonata for a 7‑night cruise. (B)
Day 5
Paros, Greece
Day 6
Heraklion (Crete), Greece
Day 7
Rhodes, Greece
Day 8
Patmos, Greece
Day 9
Izmir, Turkey
Day 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Day 11
Cappadocia – After disembarkation, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a two‑night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (D)
Day 12
Cappadocia – Visit the Red and Rose Valleys, known for their shifting rock formations, and enjoy a gentle walk through Güllüdere Valley. Continue to the village of Cavusin to see historic houses and rock-cut churches. In the afternoon, descend into Kaymaklı (or Ozkonak) Underground City, one of the region’s largest subterranean settlements. Later, visit Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley before ending at Three Beauties Valley. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Day 13
Istanbul – Travel to the riverside village of Avanos for a walk and a traditional pottery demonstration. Continue to Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, fly to Istanbul for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 14
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg, bringing home unforgettable memories of Greece and Turkey. (B)
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner
Terms & Conditions
*$10,379 is a Veranda cabin based on Cat. B4, $10,959 is a Concierge Veranda cabin based on Cat. A2. **$10,719 is a Veranda cabin based on Cat. B4, $11,289 is a Concierge Veranda cabin based on Cat. A2. Ship’s Registry: Marshall Islands. All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability.
‡CAA Member-exclusive benefits are per stateroom and are based on double occupancy.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊CAA Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2027. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to the promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. Deposit is non-refundable at the time of booking. Final payment is due 120 days before departure. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart on from Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2
Athens
Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. After time to settle in, join your guide for an evening panoramic tour of Athens. Pass the Hellenic Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Savour authentic Greek cuisine at tonight’s welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3
Athens
The day begins with a Black Cab tour of London, This morning, enjoy a guided visit to the legendary Acropolis. Explore its architectural masterpieces, including the Propylaea gates, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum with its elegant Caryatids and the iconic Parthenon. Continue to the Acropolis Museum, where you’ll admire remarkable friezes and sculptures that once adorned the sacred hill. This evening, enjoy a truly memorable dinner at Τρένο στο Ρουφ (Train on the Roof), a unique venue set within beautifully restored train wagons that combines a restaurant, bar and theater, offering an enchanting atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Athens. (B/D)
Day 4
Athens
After breakfast, transfer to the cruise terminal to board the Oceania Sonata for a 7‑night cruise. (B)
Day 5
Paros, Greece
Day 6
Heraklion (Crete), Greece
Day 7
Rhodes, Greece
Day 8
Patmos, Greece
Day 9
Izmir, Turkey
Day 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Day 11
Cappadocia
After disembarkation, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a two‑night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (D)
Day 12
Cappadocia
Today’s tour reveals the extraordinary natural beauty and rich history of Southern Cappadocia. Explore the Red and Rose Valleys, renowned for their breathtaking rock formations that shift in colour throughout the day. Enjoy a gentle hike through the picturesque Güllüdere Valley, then continue to the ancient village of Cavusin where you’ll visit historic houses and rock‑cut churches once used by Christian clergymen. In the afternoon, descend into Kaymaklı (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the largest of Cappadocia’s subterranean settlements, once used as a refuge during times of danger. Later, visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, offering spectacular panoramic views of the valleys and fairy chimneys below. Enjoy a scenic stop at Pigeon Valley, known for its cliff‑side pigeon houses and sweeping vistas, before concluding the day at Three Beauties Valley, famous for its vineyards and iconic rock formations. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Day 13
Istanbul
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Avanos, a charming riverside village along the Red River. Enjoy a leisurely walk and watch a traditional pottery demonstration, a craft practiced here for generations. Continue to Göreme Open‑Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring remarkably preserved rock‑cut churches and early Christian dwellings carved into the soft volcanic stone, dating back thousands of years. Stunning frescoes and monastic complexes offer insight into Cappadocia’s early Christian heritage. Later this afternoon, fly to Istanbul for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 14
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg, bringing home unforgettable memories of Greece and Turkey. (B)
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner