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Splendors Down Under Oceania Cruise
Special offer extended for a limited time. Book your reservation as soon as possible to take advantage of the $500 per stateroom shipboard credit, prepaid gratuities, free airfare and stateroom price reductions.
January 5 – 23, 2010
From $4,799 per person, double occupancy, plus taxes, fees and airport/ship transfers.
GoNext
Journey down under as you cruise through a world of exotic wildlife, geological wonders, historic towns, and rugged beauty. The adventure begins in cosmopolitan Sydney and sails to Melbourne, where the Dandenong Mountains provide a lovely backdrop to exquisite architecture. Next, visit the home of the Tasmanian Devil in Hobart and then cruise on to New Zealand’s top destinations including Dunedin with its splendid Victorian and Edwardian buildings, Wellington, its capital city, and Christchurch the “Garden city.”
This is a luxurious, upscale experience that redefines living on the water. The streamlined size of this ship allows for a feeling of elegant intimacy, and with only 684 passengers and a crew of 400, all your wants and needs will be catered to. Choose from 4 fabulous restaurants and enjoy the best cuisine at sea with menus designed by world-renowned master chef, Jacques Pépin. Your stateroom will be an oasis of comfort, featuring Oceania Cruises’ exclusive Tranquility BedSM to guarantee a restful night. Make yourself at home in these exquisitely appointed rooms, a vast majority of them with lovely teak verandas. Every amenity you could dream of awaits you, and when you go ashore you’ll be well equipped with knowledge from excursion experts, guest lecturers and seminars. Nautica offers the perfect blend of relaxation and discovery.
Island Life in Tahiti and French Polynesia
Feb. 7 – 15 , 2010
Approximately $2,995, plus air.
Gohagan & Company
Experience the sublime paradise of the South Seas while sailing aboard the incomparable s.y. Star Flyer, an intimate sailing vessel that calls to mind the sleek clipper ships that plied the waters of the Pacific during the 19th century. Following in the wake of Captain James Cook, Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin, immerse yourself in the beauty of Tahiti and French Polynesia. View ancient stone temples on tranquil Huahine; savor the seductive charm of Bora Bora, “the Pearl of the Pacific”; and visit Moorea, the tropical Eden that inspired James Michener to write Tales of the South Pacific.
Download the brochure for Island Life in Tahiti and French Polynesia here (pdf).
Peru, featuring an overnight stay in Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
Feb. 8 – 18, 2010
Approximately $3,495 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.
AHI
Nestled in the misty Andes Mountains, Peru is a rugged, storied land where vast Incan civilizations once flourished and Spanish conquistadors ruled. Enjoy cosmopolitan and colonial Lima, with its historic Plaza Mayor, President’s Palace, landmark Cathedral, City Hall, and prestigious Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History. From Cuzco, the former capital and holy city of the Incan empire, visit the Kornicancha and Saycsahuaman temples, the ruins of Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara fortress.
Journey to Ollantaytambo fortress, where giant monoliths crown a grand staircase, and the traditional Andean Indian village of Chinchero, with its colorful local market. Enjoy a spectacular rail journey from Cuzco to the beautiful city of Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca. Marvel at the ruins in mesmerizing Machu Picchu. Cruise on scenic Lake Titicaca to the Floating Island of Los Uros and Isla Taquile for a truly unique experience. Join us on this exploration of history and culture for a travel experience you will never forget.
Grand Tour of Egypt
Feb. 8 – 19, 2010
Approximately $3,135 plus air, per person, double occupancy.
Avalon Waterways
Sail through 5,000 years of history on this 12-day adventure. In Cairo, guided sightseeing introduces you to the highlights of the city as well as the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of nearby Giza. Admire the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis and travel to the Mediterranean seaport of Alexandria. Then, fly to Luxor, where you’ll board the Royal Lotus for a three-night Nile River cruise. Highlights include the monuments of Luxor and Karnak, Temple of Amon Ra, Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, and the Temple of Horus. In Aswan, take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis and enjoy a felucca ride across the Nile, plus a special air excursion to Abu Simbel. End in Cairo, with time for an optional Nile River dinner cruise.
Download the brochure for the Grand Tour of Egypt here (pdf).
Grand Journey Israel and Jordan
Feb. 12 – 24, 2010
Approximately $3,495 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.
AHI
For centuries, Israel has been a focal point for three of the world’s major religions. This tiny nation, approximately the size of New Jersey, is replete with historic and spiritual milestones. Admire the architectural beauty of Tel Aviv. Explore Roman ruins at Caesarea and the well-preserved Crusader fort at Akko. Walk along the storied shores of the Sea of Galilee and learn about the struggle for settlement near the contested Golan Heights. Stroll the winding lanes of Jerusalem. Descend into the spectacular Jordan Valley and marvel at the Dead Sea — the lowest dry-land point on earth — and the fortress of Masada. Continue to Amman, Jordan, your gateway to the well-preserved Roman architecture of Jerash, the “rose-red” city of Petra, splendid artwork in Madaba and majestic Mount Nebo. Join us on this truly amazing program for an experience you will always remember.
For more information, please call the Alumni Association at (405) 325-1710 or e-mail to suzyg@ou.edu.