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Slow Food Adventure

 

3-Night Unique Experience - FREE Air & up to $1,000 Onboard Credit
Luxury Cruise - Silversea Cruises, sailing to Mediterranean  for 10 to 13 days
Silversea Cruises
Silver Wind | Silver Spirit
4/14/12 to 10/22/12
10 to 13 days
Mediterranean
 
 

Cruise Specialists is proud to provide you with exclusive Voyager Club amenities. On Apr 17 and Oct 22 cruises receive:
*Onboard knowledgeable host
*Festive cocktail party
*Complimentary Gala event
                 
When you book the Apr 30 cruise receive a Special Gift, call for details.

Indulge your senses with the exquisite beauty and unique flavors of Tuscany during this "behind the scenes" experience presided over by the Silversea Culinary Team.  Learn the secrets to preparing authentic Italian cuisine, and travel the Tuscan countryside.
                 
SLOW FOOD ADVENTURE - TUSCANY

3-night Pre- or Post- Cruise Land Adventure | Plus 7 to 10-Day Cruise

                 
Day 1        ARRIVE ROME/CASTELLO BANFI
Upon arrival in Rome a local Silversea representative meets and escorts you to your vehicle for the 2.5-hour drive into the heart of the Brunello region of Tuscany. After check-in at the vineyard estate of Castello Banfi spend the balance of the day relaxing at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight at Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Montalcino.
                 
Day 2        CASTELLO BANFI 
After a special Tuscan breakfast, begin your half-day cooking class. Learn to prepare typical Tuscan specialties alongside the estate's professional staff and then delight in a lunch of your hard work. The afternoon is spent on an in-depth tour of the Castello Banfi winery, with nearly 7,000 acres and an impressive variety of grapes. Tonight enjoy a special pairing menu.
Overnight at Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Montalcino.
                 
Day 3        CASTELLO BANFI
After breakfast strike out for a full-day excursion to vineyards around the small town of Bolgheri, deep in the heart of Tuscany. Rudi and his team are 'regulars' in this area as they search for well-known and emerging wines to serve aboard Silversea. This is a rare opportunity to meet with producers whose operations are not open to the public. For your final evening enjoy a farewell cocktail party. 
Overnight at Castello Banfi - Il Borgo - Montalcino.
                 
Day 4        DEPART CASTELLO BANFI
Following breakfast depart for Civitavecchia to board your ship.  
                 
Program Inclusions:
*Three-night stay in a Riserva category room at the Castello Banfi Il Borgo - Montalcino
*Complimentary wine-tasting
*Morning cooking lesson with lunch
*Full-day tour in Tuscany with lunch  
*Three breakfasts, two  lunches, one dinner 
*Transfers between airport, hotel and pier in air-conditioned vehicles (where appropriate)
                 
3-Night Program From $3,599 per person
                 
COMBINE WITH THESE CRUISES: 
                 
POST CRUISE     SILVER WIND | April 17, 2012 | Barcelona to Rome | 10 Days
Itinerary: Barcelona, Spain; Cagliari (Sardinia), Italy; Trapani, Italy; La Goulette, Tunisia; Sousse, Tunisia; Valletta, Malta; Taormina, Sicily, Italy; Sorrento, Italy (overnight); Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
VISTA SUITE Fares From: $3,999                            ---- FREE AIR  &  $1,000 ONBOARD CREDIT-----
                 
PRE CRUISE        SILVER WIND | April 30, 2012 | Rome to Venice } 7 Days
Itinerary: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Taormina, Sicily, Italy; Kotor, Montenegro; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Venice, Italy (overnight)
VISTA SUITE Fares From: $4,199                            ---- FREE AIR  &  $500 ONBOARD CREDIT-----
                 
PRE CRUISE        SILVER SPIRIT | Oct 22, 2012 | Rome to Barcelona | 7 Days
Itinerary: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Portovecchia, Corsica, France; Livorno (Florence), Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Marseille, France; Porto Mahon, France; Palma De Mallorca, Spain; Barcelona, Spain
VISTA SUITE Fares From: $4,999                            ---- FREE AIR  &  $500 ONBOARD CREDIT-----

Offers are for new bookings only. Cruise Fares are in US dollars, per person based on double occupancy in the minimum Vista Suite category. Many other categories available, call for details. Fares are capacity controlled and include all discounts. FREE Air is economy class from select air gateways, capacity controlled, air carriers and routings of Silversea's choosing; subject to availability. All land adventures require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Land Adventure fares are in US dollars, land program only, per person based on double occupancy, subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received. They are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of departure. The local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations require. The program as described is provided by independent contractors, Silversea and Cruise Specialists act solely as a ticketing agent. Silverseas liability does not extend beyond the vessel. Cruise Specialist and Voyager Club amenities are based on minimum participation and subject to change without prior notice. We reserve the right to correct errors.
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