South Africa is an amazingly diverse land unequalled in beauty and splendor, from bushveld through deserts and grasslands, up snow-capped peaks and down to wide, unspoiled beaches and coastal wetlands. Home to the famous “Big Five” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard), as well as a variety of other wildlife and rare plant species, this extraordinary land contains some of the world’s most astonishing creatures and remarkable landscapes. Explore bustling Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, perched on a lush peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic, with its dramatic Table Mountain backdrop. Experience magnificent scenery as you travel South Africa’s coastline to Cape Point and visit the spectacular wine country near Cape Town. Enjoy the wild excitement of morning and evening game drives in open safari vehicles in the Greater Kruger National Park region while staying at the Kapama River Lodge, northeast of Johannesburg. Also, visit moving historical sights in Soweto, including the Apartheid Museum, the Nelson Mandela House, and much more. An optional extension to Victoria Falls in Zambia, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is available.
IBERIAN PENINSULA, NORTH AFRICA & CANARY ISLANDS – OCEANIA CRUISES Barcelona to Lisbon (12 nights)
Date: June 4 – 17, 2012 – Riviera
Price: From $4,799 per person double occupancy (including airfare)
Acquaint yourself with the treasured landmarks, exotic structures, and amazing natural wonders of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal as you cruise around the magnificent Iberian Peninsula aboard the luxurious Riviera, Oceania Cruises’ newest vessel. Depart from Barcelona and sail to Palma de Mallorca, a beautiful island offering stunning architecture, then onward to Valencia, home to the massive City of Arts and Sciences and Lladro’s City of Porcelain museum. Explore Motril, or take a trip to Granada to see the renowned Alhambra, last stronghold of the Moors. Continue to the beautiful island of Madeira and its picturesque capital, Funchal, before sailing to the Canary Islands, stopping in Santa Cruz de la Palma, known to the locals as “La Isla Bonita” for its breathtaking natural features, and Arrecife, a modern town with an old-world charm. Next is Morocco, where you can stroll alleys and souks in Agadir and wander the narrow streets of the old medina in Casablanca. Head back to Spain to visit the charming city of Cadiz or travel to Seville and admire the stunning Alcazar. Your last stop is Lisbon, where you can visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery or take a trip to legendary Fatima. Discover the treasures of the Iberian Peninsula and more on this fascinating voyage.
NORWEGIAN FJORDS & BRITISH ISLES – OCEANIA CRUISES Copenhagen to London
(12 nights)
Date: August 30 – September 12, 2012 – Marina
Price: From $4,799 per person double occupancy (including airfare)
Follow in the wake of fabled Viking explorers as you sail the azure seas of Northern Europe on the beautifully appointed Oceania Cruises Marina. Sail the North Sea from Copenhagen to Norway, stopping first in Flaam, a small town nestled on the steep slopes of the majestic Sognefjord, and then in Gudvangen, another scenic town in a fairy-tale setting on the same spectacular fjord. Continue to Bergen and stroll the cobbled streets along the historic wharf area before sailing for Scotland’s Shetland Islands, a land of beautiful valleys, charming villages, and adorable ponies. Next, visit Invergordon and the nearby Highlands, a scenic landscape of forested mountains where local clan castles perch atop craggy hills. Leave Scotland behind and cruise to the Emerald Isle, first stopping in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a vibrant city adorned by Victorian architecture, followed by Ireland’s capital, Dublin, a cosmopolitan city that still exudes the charms of the 18th century. Then explore Waterford, an ancient city renowned as the world’s finest crystal manufacturer for nearly three centuries, and discover the small but flourishing port of Falmouth, England, before concluding your journey in London.
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ITALIAN REFLECTIONS – OCEANIA CRUISES Istanbul to Athens (7 nights)
Date: November 7 – 15, 2012 – Marina
Price: From $1,499 per person double occupancy (including airfare)
Experience the celebrated cities and towns of Italy’s west coast and the charms of Provence as you sail aboard the beautifully appointed Oceania Cruises Marina, a haven of elegance. Set out from Athens and cruise the Mediterranean seas to Italy, first stopping in Sorrento, where you can explore the nearby ruins of Pompeii, the city famously frozen in time, or travel to Capri and admire its rustic Italian beauty. Next, visit the eternal city of Rome, home to marvelous wonders like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Continue to Livorno, gateway to the Tuscan countryside and the legendary cities of Florence and Pisa, two icons of art and architecture. Florence offers some of the world’s greatest Renaissance structures, and Pisa is home to the superb Field of Miracles with its remarkable Leaning Tower. Before concluding your voyage in Barcelona, explore the colorful French port of Marseille or venture into idyllic Provence and take in its charming medieval villages. Experience la dolce vita on this remarkable cruise to some of Italy’s most revered cities and more.
