Virtuoso Life - September/October 2008 - (Page 45) FREE AIRFARE and 2 for 1 Cruise Fares plus COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUOSO $100 SPA CREDIT GEMS OF ANTIQUITY BARCELONA PALMA DE MALLORCA PROVENCE (MARSEILLE) MONTE CARLO FLORENCE/PISA (LIVORNO) OLBIA/PORTO CERVO ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA) AMALFI/POSITANO ATHENS (PIRAEUS) SANTORINI RHODES KUSADASI ISTANBUL (OVERNIGHT) This early-season voyage calls on many of the spectacular destinations ruled by the Venetian Empire at the height of its power in the late 13th century. But first, Regatta stops in Spain’s fabulous Palma de Mallorca, where you may shop for exquisite, locally manufactured pearl jewelry. Then, once in Italy, artistry takes a decidedly different form in the fabulous paintings in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, in the traditional Gallura wines produced around Olbia, and in architectural landmarks such as Rome’s infamous Colosseum. Ancient history comes to the forefront in the latter portion of this cruise, as you visit the medieval stronghold of Rhodes and spend an evening in Istanbul. Here, don’t miss an exclusive performance of the Sema Ritual at the Suleymaniye Mosque complex. DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FROM $4,599 PER GUEST WITH FREE AIRFARE VERANDA STATEROOM FROM $5,299 PER GUEST WITH FREE AIRFARE CLASSICAL EMPIRES ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA) MONTE CARLO FLORENCE/PISA (LIVORNO) OLBIA/PORTO CERVO AMALFI/POSITANO ATHENS (PIRAEUS) DELOS MYKONOS SANTORINI RHODES KUSADASI ISTANBUL (OVERNIGHT) After an initial stop in ultra-fashionable Monte Carlo, this voyage then turns to the gems of Italy’s western coast. Sardinia’s chic Porto Cervo on the heralded Costa Smeralda is often regarded as the Italian Saint-Tropez, and picture-perfect Positano exudes a sophisticated air that is simply bewitching. Then, Greece captures the imagination. If you have already experienced Athens, we suggest an excursion to historic Corinth, where St. Paul lived for a time. Mussolini once occupied the 14th-century Grand Masters Palace on Rhodes, which has been a museum since 1948 when Greece reclaimed the island. Even more ancient history characterizes Turkey. The amazing ruins in Ephesus near Kusadasi are a must-see, as is Istanbul’s Hippodrome, which is punctuated by a 3,500-year-old obelisk. DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FROM $4,099 PER GUEST WITH FREE AIRFARE VERANDA STATEROOM FROM $4,799 PER GUEST WITH FREE AIRFARE $100 spa credit is per stateroom. Spa credit offer expires October 31, 2008. Fares listed already reflect 2 for 1 discount, are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Fares do not include government fees and charges, taxes, cruise ship fuel surcharge, and handling and security charges. All fares and offers are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 2 for 1 fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares and do not include prepaid charges, optional facilities and services Fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the guest ticket contract which may be viewed at OceaniaCruises.com. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all cabin categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to economy, round-trip flights only from ATL, BOS, ORD, DFW, DEN, IAH, LAX, MIA, JFK, EWR, MCO, PHL, PHX, SAN, SFO, SEA, TPA, YYZ, YVR, IAD and does not include ground transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Air ticketing fee will apply. Others gateways are usually $199. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, and surcharges at any time. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Oceania Cruises. Additional terms and conditions apply and may be found in the guest ticket contract. Ships’ registry: Marshall Islands. SEP0808
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