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Istanbul to Venice Cruise

Solvang Antique Center & Journeys of Distinction
Invite you to Sail
 
Istanbul to Venice
May 10 - May 24, 2008
on the Oceania Cruises Insignia
Free Round-trip Airfare and 2 for 1 fares
from only $3100/person!

An Enchanted Mediterranean Odyssey

Visit Thirteen Historic Ports and Experience the Magical Mediterranean on an Unforgettable Fourteeen-Day Journey from Istanbul to Venice, Accompanied by Ron and Julie Palladino, Owners of the Solvang Antique Center.

 
  • Elegant 684-passenger mid-size ships featuring luxury ship amenities
  • Finest cuisine at sea, created by renowned chef Jacques Pépin, served in 4 distinctive open seating restaurants ~ eat when and with whom you please
  • Country club casual ambience ~ formal clothing is never required
  • 70% of suites and staterooms feature private teak verandas
  • Stay an extra day in Istanbul and Venice without hotel or dining costs
  • Antique Center Group Fares include 2 for 1 pricing, FREE AIR from 20 gateway cities, shipboard gratuities and $100/couple shipboard credit
  • Be sure to book early for the best selection and availability ~ Many of Oceania Cruises’ exceptional values are selling out months in advance!

Port Highlights
Venice, Amalfi & Sicily, Italy • Athens, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos, Lesbos & Delos, Greece • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Istanbul & Kusadasi, Turkey

 


ANTIQUE CENTER GROUP FARES

per person, double occupancy. Port charges of $399 per person, taxes and fees of $266 per person, air taxes of $374 per person and transfers are additional. Amenities include FREE AIR from 20 gateway cities, shipboard gratuities & $100/couple shipboard credit.
Category                  2 for 1 Fare, per person
OS Owner's Suite
1,000 sq ft
$ 9,200
VS Vista Suite
786 sq ft
$ 8,200
PH1  Penthouse Suite
322 sq ft
$ 6,200
PH2 Penthouse Suite
322 sq ft
$ 5,900
PH3 Penthouse Suite
322 sq ft
$ 5,700
A1 Veranda Stateroom
216 sq ft
$ 4,800
A2 Veranda Stateroom
216 sq ft
$ 4,600
A3 Veranda Stateroom
216 sq ft
$ 4,500
B1 Veranda Stateroom
216 sq ft
$ 4,400
B2 Veranda Stateroom
216 sq ft
$ 4,300
C1 Deluxe Outside
165 sq ft
$ 3,800
C2 Deluxe Outside
165 sq ft
$ 3,700
D Outside Porthole
165 sq ft
$ 3,500
E Outside Obstructed
160 sq ft
$ 3,400
F Inside Stateroom
160 sq ft
$ 3,300
G Inside Stateroom
160 sq ft
$ 3,100

Learn Insider Knowledge
About Antiques

The Oceania Cruises Insignia May 10th sailing will be accompanied by two west coast antique experts, Ron and Julie Palladino of the Solvang Antique Center, widely recognized as one of America's finest antique
collectives. The Palladinos have been invited to share their expertise and passion about antiques with passengers, through special group events and presentations aboard this extraordinary adventure.
For further details email julie@solvangantiques.com or journeys2005@earthlink.net, or phone Journeys of Distinction toll-free at (877)251-0497.

 

CRUISE ROUTE
 


Istanbul to Venice - 14 DAYS
Date Port Arr Dep
May 10 Istanbul, Turkey   Embark
3 pm
May 11 Istanbul, Turkey
6 pm
May 12 Mitilini (Lesbos) Greece
10 am
6 pm
May 13 Kusadasi, Turkey
8 am
6 pm
May 14 Rhodes, Greece
8 am
6 pm
May 15 Delos, Greece
8 am
12 pm
May 15 Mykonos, Greece
2 pm
11 pm
May 16 Santorini, Greece
8 am
6 pm
May 17 Athens (Piraeus), Greece
8 am
6 pm
May 18 Cruising the Strait of Messina
May 19 Amalfi/Positano, Italy
8 am
6 pm
May 20 Taormina (Sicily), Italy
8 am
4 pm
May 21 Kotor, Montenegro
3 pm
11 pm
May 22 Dubrownik, Croatia
8 am
2 pm
May 23 Venice, Italy
10 am
May 24 Venice, Italy   Disembark
8 am

To Join This Exciting Cruise, Call:

Journeys of Distinction
(CST 2057352-40)
2035 Dermanak Drive - Solvang, CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-0658  Toll-Free: 877-251-0497
FAX: 805-693-0309  journeys2005@earthlink.net

Book early for the best cabin selection - Many of Oceania's exceptional cruise values are selling out months in advance!

Deposits are fully refundable up to 91 days prior to sailing.

$500 deposit per passenger is required to confirm reservation. Final payment is due February 1, 2008. There is a credit of $500 per person and a waiver of $374 in air taxes for arranging your own round trip air.

Cancellations & Refunds: 91 or more days prior to sailing, full refund of payments is provided; 90-60 days, deposit forfeited; 59-30 days, 50% of fare; 29-15 days, 75% of fare; 14 days or less, 100% of fare.

Travel Protection Insurance is available.



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