About the Cruise

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This magnificient itinerary aboard Oceania Cruises offers a unique itinerary to the Holy Land.  In 14 days, you will visit 11 ports of call across 7 countries, including the following highlights:

• Overnight stays in Ashdod, Israel (gateway to Jerusalem) and Istanbul, Turkey;
• Ports of call at religiously and historically-important cities -- Alexandria, Egypt; Haifa, Israel; and Kusadasi, Turkey (gateway to Ephsus, where the Apostle Paul spoke to the Ephesians)
• Additional all-day visits to Valletta, Malta; Crete, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; and Kas, Turkey.

 

What is Included?

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For your fare, you will enjoy all of the following:

• Airfare from select North American gateway cities;
• 14-night Holy Land cruise;
• Luxurious accommodations featuring Oceania Cruises' signature Tranquility Beds;
• All onboard meals with menus designed by Jacques Pepin;
• Onboard entertainment.

 

Additional Benefits Provided to Cruise Holidays Clients

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As a Cruise Holidays of Alexandria client, you also will enjoy prepaid gratuities and a $100/stateroom spa credit, saving you an additional $450/stateroom.

 

Life Aboard Oceania Cruises:

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• Country-club casual attire.  Think khakis and polo shirts.  No formal wear required.
• Very attentive staff.  Guest-to-staff ratio of 1.75 to 1.
• Exceptional cuisine, with menus designed by famous master chef, Jacques Pepin.
• Open-seating dining in one of 4 unique onboard dining venues (with no upcharge for any of them).  Select the main dining room or, if you prefer, Toscana for Italian cuisine, Polo Grill for surf and turf, or Tapas on the Terrace for outdoor dining on cuisine with a Mediterranean flare.
• Only 684 guests total on the ship.  What this means for you is no long lines, more intimate environment, better-quality service.

 

What you need to know to book:

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• Deposit required:  $750 per person.  You may use MasterCard, Visa, or American Express, or pay by personal check may payable to Cruise Holidays of Alexandria.
• Final payment due date:  90 days prior to departure.
• Cancellation Policy:  If cancelled on or before close of business 91 days prior to departure, you will receive a refund of your deposit in full.  To protect your investment beyond final payment, we recommend travel insurance.  Rates on travel insurance depend on the total cost of your trip and your age.  Please ask us for an exact quote at the time of booking.  You may purchase travel insurance anytime prior to final payment, and it does not need to be purchased at the time of booking.
• Fare includes cruise, airfare, cruise related taxes, and port charges.  Not included are air taxes (currently $469 per guest).  Also not included are optional transfers between the ship and the airport, shoreside activities, and alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.

 

Arranging Air Separately from Oceania Cruises:

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 If you have frequent-flyer miles or wish to arrange air separately from Oceania Cruises, then you will receive a $630 per person credit off the fares listed below.  In addition, you will not be charged the air taxes of $469 per person.  Please note, you may remove air from your cruise booking at any time prior to final payment (and in most cases, even later than that).  We recommend that you keep your airfare on the booking at the time of your reservation to guard against any increase in airfare; if you find separate airfare that you prefer after you book, we can simply remove the air from your booking and you will receive the $630 per person credit on your cruise fare.

 

Why Book Your Oceania Cruise with Us?

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Cruise Holidays of Alexandria is a member of Oceania Cruises' elite Connoisseur Club, a destinction reserved to only 55 travel agencies in North America.  Our success with Oceania is indicative of our dedicated, client-focused approach.  We are passionate about providing the very best service in our industry, just like Oceania Cruises delivers to its guests each and every time.