2013 Alumni Travel Opportunities
CRADLE
OF HISTORY - Athens to
Istanbul (10 nights)
- October
7 – 18, 2013 Nautica
- From
$3,499 per person, double occupancy
(Airfare included)
- Follow
the echoes of ancient civilizations on the elegant Oceania Cruises Nautica. Fascinating ports in Greece,
Israel and Turkey will take you up close and personal with history, legends and
landmarks nearly as old as time itself. See ancient cultures come to life in
Crete, Jerusalem, Haifa, Cyprus, Rhodes and Ephesus.
Follow the echoes of ancient civilizations as you cruise the Mediterranean on Oceania Cruises’ Nautica, an elegant vessel replete with breathtaking services and amenities. Immerse yourself in the ancient legends, traditions and cultures of Greece, Israel, Cyprus and Turkey, each destination with a different story to tell. Beginning in Athens, cruise the Aegean Sea to the island of Crete. Take in its picturesque landscapes dotted with villages and windmills, or get a glimpse of ancient Minoan civilization at the reconstructed Bronze-Age Palace of Knossos. Sail to Israel and the holiest city on earth for three major religions, Jerusalem; explore the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, part of a legacy lasting 5,000 years. There are more wonders in Haifa, the traditional home of the prophet Elijah and the land of the Jordan River and Galilee. Next is Limassol, Cyprus, a town central to the exploits of Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. Then cruise to the Greek island of Rhodes, where the fabled Colossus once stood. Continue to Turkey and walk mosaic sidewalks in the ruins of Ephesus before concluding your journey in Istanbul, the magnificent city that straddles two continents.
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ANTEBELLUM
SOUTH –New Orleans to
Memphis (9-10 nights)
- March 14 - 24, 2013
- From $2,295
- A
voyage aboard the American Queen is priceless Americana, and this
Mississippi steamboat river cruise brings a rich part of it to life. Delve into
the history, culture and epic grandeur of the Antebellum South from New Orleans
to Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Helena and Memphis.
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Read more & see a photo slideshowA voyage aboard the grand American Queen is a priceless experience in Americana, and this Mississippi River cruise through Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee brings an especially rich part of it to vivid life. Spend two nights among the cultural mosaic of New Orleans, then board an authentic steamboat bound for Memphis and discover the beauty of the river as you delve into the history, culture and epic grandeur of the pre-Civil War South. Tour the superb plantation known as Oak Alley and walk beneath its amazing canopy of oak trees three centuries old. Take in the many antebellum homes among scenic countryside in St. Francisville, and revel in antebellum splendor in Natchez, a glorious city rich with restored mansions. In Vicksburg, the “Red Carpet City of the South,” view battle relics from the famous siege where Civil War generals Pemberton and Grant matched wits and wills. Stop in Helena, renowned as the home ofKing Biscuit Time – America’s longest-running blues radio program, but its wonderfully preserved architecture offers traces of Helena’s pre-civil war past. Arrive in Memphis and spend a day exploring its famed sights, from Elvis’ Graceland to Beale Street, where the blues was born.
AUTUMN
IN AMERICA’S HEARTLAND –St. Louis to St. Paul (7 nights onboard)
- September 26 – October 5, 2013 (2 night hotel stay Sept. 26 & 27 - embark on Sept. 28)
- From $1,995
- Discover
autumn along the Mississippi on an authentic river cruise aboard the luxury
steamboat American Queen. This all-American voyage features the river in
its most classic glory, with rich fall colors and spectacular bluffs, and
communities born of the spirit immortalized by Mark Twain.
Read more & see a photo slideshowExplore the wonders of autumn from Minnesota to Missouri along the Mississippi River: the brilliant reds, yellows, oranges and purples of the foliage among limestone river bluffs, and the one-of-a-kind communities of classic riverside America. Start in Minnesota’s capital, St. Paul, a cultural city rich with fascinating museums and lovely parks before boarding the American Queen, an authentic paddlewheel steamboat that brings to life the river lore of Mark Twain, complete with a towering showplace and multiple onboard restaurants. Cruise to the picturesque town of Red Wing, and let the past come to life on a walking tour of its many historic sites. Visit La Crosse, a college town highlighted by towering bluffs and a scenic river walk. Take in a three-state fall vista in Dubuque, “The Masterpiece of the Mississippi.” Stroll the elegant parks and modern bridges of Davenport, and experience the unique, scenic landscapes of Burlington. Continue south to the boyhood home of Mark Twain, Hannibal, Missouri, a bountiful source of American lore. Autumn in America’s Heartland concludes in St. Louis, its famed, high-rising Gateway Arch dominating the cityscape. Steamboat Cruise Slideshow Please check back soon for info on how to register for these awesome alumni vacations!