Antiquities to Venetian Riches

19 NIGHTS ANTIQUITIES TO VENETIAN RISCHES

ON OCEANIA CRUISES' 680 - PASSENGER NEWLEY RE-INSPIRED SIRENA

MAY 27 TO JUN 15, 2023

JERUSALEM TO VENICE

BOOK THIS ICONIC VOYAGE THROUGH MEDITERRANEAN ANTIQUITIES AND

RECEIVE $400 SHIPBOARD CREDIT , COMPLIMENTS OF CLARKSON TRAVEL!

LET US TREAT YOU TO A COMPLIMENTARY LIMO RIDE TO PEARSON AIRPORT AT DEPARTURE

AND START YOUR VACATION IN STYLE*

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‘Roundtrip Economy Class airfare
FREE – Transfers between Airport and ship
FREE – Unlimited soft beverages including specialty coffees and teas
FREE – Unlimited WiFi
FREE – Specialty restaurants
FREE – $400USD Shipboard Credit, courtesy of Clarkson Travel – Cruise Holidays
PLUS A CHOICE OF 1 O’LIFE AMENITY:
- 10 SHORE EXCURSIONS PER STATEROOM, OR
- $1,000USD SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER STATEROOM, OR
- FREE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PACKAGE

O’LIFE FARES WITH AIRFARE FROM $11,299CAD PP IN CATEGORY VERANDA B2

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We Can Take You There!

Why We Think You Will Love It

Start your cruise in Haifa, Israel, and visit the land of miracles – Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha. Venture to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. See the largest hanging gardens in the world at the Bahai Gardens of Haifa. Or visit the Nahalal Moshav, a commune established in 1921 by Jewish immigrants.
Continue with two days in Ashdod, the port city for Jerusalem. For Christians, Jews and Muslims, Jerusalem is one of the holiest cities on earth, and it is also one of the oldest. Early Bronze Age tools and writings show that Jerusalem has been settled since the 4th millennium B.C. Marvel at the beauty of the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the walled Old City of Jerusalem, as you stroll through winding streets where people have lived for centuries.
Sail to lesser known Greek islands, visit the capital city of Albania, marvel the beauty of Korcula in Croatia, and end in the baroque city of Venice.

“… years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, sail away from the safe harbour, EXPLORE, DREAM, DISCOVER” …

Mark Twain

Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel

Day 1: May 27, 2023

Arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel and transfer to Haifa to embark your beautiful ship, your home away from home. Overnight in Haifa.

*Shore excursions on the first and last day of a cruise are not offered.

Embark 1:00 pm and overnight in Haifa.

Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel

Day 2: May 28, 2023

Visit the land of miracles – Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha. Venture to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. See the largest hanging gardens in the world at the Bahai Gardens of Haifa. Or visit the Nahalal Moshav, a commune established in 1921 by Jewish immigrants.

Choose from a selection of optional excursions.

Depart 10:00 pm

Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel

Day 3, May 29, 2023

For Christians, Jews and Muslims, Jerusalem is one of the holiest cities on earth, and it is also one of the oldest. Early Bronze Age tools and writings show that Jerusalem has been settled since the 4th millennium B.C. Marvel at the beauty of the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the walled Old City of Jerusalem, as you stroll through winding streets where people have lived for centuries.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 6:00 am

Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel

Day 4, May 30, 2023

Perhaps visit Jaffa today and enjoy a walking tour through the maze of narrow, cobblestone streets of 4,000-year-old Jaffa, said to be the oldest port city in the world. Explore the Visitors’ Center in Kedumim Square and its museum with exhibits on the history of Jaffa and archaeological treasures. Have lunch at a local café, and return to your ship. Set off for Cyprus this evening.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

Depart 7:00 pm

Paphos, Cyprus

Day 5: May 31, 2023

Paphos isn’t just sunny, it’s really sunny – with an average of 13 hours a day in the summer and five hours during what are normally dreary months. It’s easy to fall in love with this beautiful land of rocky coastline and clear blue waters, which is why it was the perfect setting for the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love. UNESCO World Heritage sites reveal the area’s historic devotion to the deity. The Kato Paphos part of town has extensive remains of Aphrodite’s Sacred City, while the nearby village of Kouklia has the ruins of a temple erected in her honor as well as the site of Old Paphos, where she was revered.

Enjoy from a selection of optional excursions

From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Marmaris, Turkey

Day 6: June 1, 2023

Turkey’s most notable beach resort, Marmaris has a chic and tony ‘Riviera’ feel to it. An elegant, palm-lined promenade weaves its way around the shoreline, while the marina plays host to a flotilla of gleaming white yachts. Ancient and natural history are served up in Dalyan or discover a Turkish tradition with a visit to a hammam or Turkish bath.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Patmos, Greece

Day 7: June 2, 2023

Since John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations here, Patmos – the “Jerusalem of the Aegean” – is hallowed ground, with hundreds of churches that attest to the fact. One of the island’s chief attractions is the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John is said to have lived during his exile. The other is the Monastery of St. John, adorned with frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Some of the more popular secular activities revolve around the island’s lovely beaches shaded by tamarisk trees and walking Patmos’ many country trails, which are often donkey paths.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Skiathos, Greece

Day 8: June 3, 2023

Surrounded by the azure waters of the Aegean, the small island of Skiathos sits off the eastern coast of Greece. Explore the island’s inlets, capes and peninsulas by boat, or relax on the legendary beaches. Meander through the old port with its pedestrian streets and distinctive whitewashed buildings and red rooftops. Visit the 18th century Monastery of Evangelistrias, built into the hillside during the Byzantine era.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Paros, Greece

Day 9: June 4, 2023

Visualize the ideal Greek getaway and you’re likely to conjure up an image very much like Paros, a radiant island boasting villages of whitewashed houses set off by azure doors and shutters. While exploring the capital of Parikia, visit one of Greece’s oldest Byzantine churches, the venerable Panagia Ekatontapyliani, or Church of 100 Doors. Weave through a maze of stone-paved streets in Naoussa and take memorable photographs of the colorful fishing boats bobbing in the harbor. In the mountainous interior, try the famed tavernas of alluring Lefkes or simply linger on the coast sunning yourself on the island’s immaculate beaches.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

At Sea, International Waters

Day 10: June 5, 2023

Enjoy a relaxing day aboard you elegant ship.

Day at sea

Taormina (Sicily), Italy

Day 11: June 6, 2023

Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town, where you can stroll down medieval lanes past stunning palaces. See the famed Greek theater and its fantastic view of Mount Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams from previous eruptions and a fantastic view over the Gulf of Catania. Venture into the countryside and its lovely hill towns, one with a Norman castle built of black lava, and visit beautiful old Catania.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Valletta, Malta

Day 12: June 7, 2023

Discover the myriad of cultural layers of Malta, from its amazing prehistoric temples at Tarxien to beautiful walled medieval Mdina, nearby Rabat, and Marsaxlokk, a colorful fishing village. Admire the stunning scenery and wander through imposing churches and down the streets of fortified towns where the Knights of St. John once held sway.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

At Sea, International Waters

Day 13: June 8, 2023

Spend a day onboard your ship the way you like it!

At sea

Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

Day 14: June 9, 2023

Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity – Priene, Miletus and Didyma – renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

Santorini, Greece

Day 15: June 10, 2023

Visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breathtaking views of the caldera below. See the stunning artifacts in Fira’s museum, including recent finds from the excavation of Akrotiri, thought by many to be the legendary city of Atlantis, or visit a winery. Stroll through the winding streets with fantastic views around every corner.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Argostoli (Cephalonia), Greece

Day 16: June 11, 2023

This capital of the island of Cephalonia resides in a sheltered bay along Koutavos Lagoon, where you might catch a glimpse of a loggerhead turtle. The stone obelisk of the Drapano Bridge and the Lighthouse of Saint Theodore are two of the island’s distinctive landmarks. Discover relics from the Mycenaean, Hellenistic and Roman periods in the city’s archaeological museum.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Tirana (Durres), Albania

Day 17: June 12, 2023

Tour the National Museum of History with archaeological artifacts going back as far as 100,000 years or jump ahead a few millennia and relive the Byzantine era at the Fortress of Justinian. Examine everything from modern art to 800-year-old religious icons at the National Art Gallery or climb the city’s clock tower for fabulous views.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Korcula, Croatia

Day 18:June 13, 2023

The walled city of Korcula is a medieval gem. Walk through the 14th century gate into the Old Town, and it’s like stepping back in time. Supposedly the birthplace of Marco Polo, Korcula features a wealth of Venetian-style architecture, including the Cathedral of Saint Mark and the Bishop’s Palace. For a glimpse of ancient Korcula, note the prehistoric artifacts exhibited in the town museum. There is also an inspirational Museum of Icons full of Byzantine religious paintings, many collected by 18th century sailors. Korcula’s best sand beach is Banje; Luka Korculanska beach attracts those who prefer pebbles.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.

From 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Venice, Italy

Day 19: June 14, 2023

Savor the majestic beauty of this amazing city as you glide along its canals and under its bridges, opulent palazzi and elegant churches lining the route. Discover Venice’s secret quarters down narrow alleys opening into spacious campos. Admire the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Visit lovely Burano and the glass factories on Murano. Or enjoy the scenic countryside with its stunning Palladian villas.

Choose from a selection of optional shore excursions.