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The 2024 Mediterranean Summer Cruise for Food Lovers


  • Athens - Rome September 3-13, 2024 (map)

Fruit and vegetables at the market in Kadiköy, Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by David Shalleck

“As we cruised down the coast I had to inspire a sense of place with the food and use the best of what a location had to offer at that moment.”

- FROM DAVID SHALLECK’S CULINARY TRAVEL MEMOIR, “MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER”

Unpack once and immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the Central and Western Mediterranean. Two wonderful itineraries at the perfect time of the year will take you through a palate of cuisines rich in history, culture, and tradition. The Mediterranean Summer® story comes to life while you savor a variety of appetizing flavors along the way. Inspiring and engaging shore excursions, mouthwatering meals paired with local wines, and private events on board the ship are just a sample of the experiences you’ll enjoy during this unique culinary adventure at sea. Throughout the cruise you will learn tips and techniques that show how easy it is to replicate this fantastic region’s dishes at home.

The voyage will take place on board Oceania Cruises luxurious new ship M/S Vista whose stylish design, stunning interiors, and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh new perspective inspired by the land and sea. With all of the amenities on board the ship surrounded by incredible backgrounds this exceptional offering includes a Prestige Beverage Package and Internet for two devices.

The Mediterranean Summer® experience, hosted by Chef David Shalleck includes three culinary shore excursions, two cocktail parties, two private demos, Chef dinner in a specialty restaurant, corkage fee waiver, pre-paid gratuities plus automatic membership to the Mediterranean Summer® Tasteful Traveler’s Club™ featuring pre-cruise Zoom calls, virtual cooking demos, and member’s only extras. All of this for a very attractive supplement to the cruise fare.

Limited to twenty guests this exclusive offering is not to be missed!


CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
September 3-13, 2024 | 10 Days | ATHENS to ROME

Featured ports of call include Athens, Mykonos, Istanbul (overnight), Kusadasi, Rhodes, Valletta, Palermo, Amalfi/Positano, Rome (Civitavecchia).


About Oceania Cruises M/S VISTA

Oceania Cruises Vista

Step aboard Vista and you’ll discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Vista invites you to savor the journey on a ship whose captivating beauty and stylish design evoke the wonders you’ll discover ashore. Stunning interiors and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh, new perspective through organic elements inspired by the land and sea. New standards for comfort and residential-style luxury with all-veranda accommodations are revealed in each stateroom and suite bathed in soothing tones, tasteful accents, and well-appointed furnishings. You will enjoy imaginative dining concepts and the debut of new epicurean delights joined with treasured and iconic dining venues elevated to new heights. For more about Vista, visit oceaniacruises.com/ships/vista.


BOOKING

Contact the Mediterranean Summer representative, TravelStore directly at 1.800.777.6540 or via email at groups@travelstore.com to book the Mediterranean Summer cruise.