Oakland University
Monday, October 4, 2010

Grizzly Getaway program trips for 2011 & 2012


 

MEDITERRANEAN JEWELS – OCEANIA CRUISES – Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus)

Date: October 24 – November 4, 2011
Price from: $3,499 per person double occupancy (Including airfare)

This alluring voyage presents a magical blend of ancient Mediterranean ports and celebrated destinations as you cruise on the elegant 684-passenger Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Experience upscale amenities, a country club atmosphere, and an exceptionally attentive staff while enjoying the best cuisine at sea and a lavishly-appointed stateroom.

Historical treasures and remnants of ancient empires are revealed as you explore the shores of Monaco, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Departing from Rome, embark on a journey across sparkling blue seas, with stops in some of the world’s most fascinating ports of call. First is Monte Carlo, Monaco, where regal architecture and dramatic shorelines meet, and then to Florence, home to magnificent Renaissance art and architecture. Continue to Sardinia and travel its countryside before sailing to enchanting Amalfi, and Positano, with its captivating Moorish–style houses.

Next is the spectacular Sicilian village of Taormina, where you can stroll medieval lanes past historic palaces and venture of a volcano. Experience historic Greece in Katakolon, the original site of the Olympic Games, and Nauplion, where a climb up to the Palamidi Fortress offers stunning panoramic views of the Greek Isles. Before your journey concludes in the classic city of Athens, sail to Kusadasi, Turkey, home to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. This seafaring adventure truly reveals the jewels of the Mediterranean.

For more details about the entire cruise and the other ports of call, visit GoNext



MAYAN MYSTIQUE – OCEANIA CRUISES  Miami to Miami

Date:   January 13 – 23, 2012

Price:  From $1,499 per person, double occupancy (including airfare)

Experience vibrant cultures and ancient civilizations as you travel the Caribbean along the coasts of Florida and Central America aboard Marina, Oceania Cruises’ newest ship. This exquisite vessel offers impeccable service, outstanding accommodations, and the finest cuisine, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy this spectacular voyage. Depart from Miami and stroll palm-lined streets in Key West, explore Mayan ruins in Mexico and Guatemala, enjoy breathtaking landscapes in Honduras, admire stunning Mayan temples in Belize, and see enchanting wildlife in Grand Cayman.  From reefs to ruins, pristine beaches to tropical jungles, your senses will be mystified by natural wonders and the land of the Mayas.

For more details about travel details, visit GoNext




REFLECTIONS – OCEANIA CRUISES    Athens to Barcelona (10 nights)

Date: May 13 - 24, 2012 - Nautica
Price from: $3,799 per person double occupancy (Including airfare)

History comes to life on this extraordinary voyage that reflects the heart and soul of the Mediterranean. Uncover cultural and historical treasures as you sail the shores of Greece, Turkey, Italy, and France aboard a vessel that offers one of the best cruising experiences at sea, Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Beginning in the ancient capital of Athens, sail to the Greek Isle of Santorini, whose whitewashed hilltop towns overlook the sea, and onward to Turkey, where the ancient ruins of Ephesus await. Explore the lovely hill towns of Sicily, walk the romantic shores of Amalfi and Positano, and revel in the rich history and architectural wonders of Rome and Florence. Leaving Italy behind, sail west to colorful Marseille and explore the renowned countryside of Provence before your journey ends in Barcelona, Spain. From the famed Library of Celsus in Ephesus to Amalfi’s 12th-century Capuchin monastery, from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in Rome to Florence’s fabled Renaissance architecture, old-world history comes alive on this seafaring adventure.

For information about specific trips or travel details, please contact Go Next at 800-842-9023 or visit the website at Go Next.


Experience rich European history and uncover the cultural and historical riches across the sparkling blue seas of the Mediterranean.



Created by Bris Roberts (berobert@oakland.edu) on Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Modified by Karen Coronado (kacorona@oakland.edu) on Monday, May 16, 2011
Article Start Date: Monday, October 4, 2010