While sampling the local cuisine and wine enriches the travel experience, few cruise passengers have the opportunity to indulge in local specialties, especially during a Europe cruise.  Oceania Cruises offers a solution with the new “Epicurean Immersions”, a roster of shore excursions focusing on Europe’s best food and wine in Italy, France and Greece. 

Noted wine experts, cookbook authors, and critically acclaimed food and wine academe will lead the tours, which will be limited to 25 or 30 passengers.  Featured half- and full-day tours will be available in Venice, Florence La Spezia, and Sorrento, Italy; Corfu, and Santorini, Greece and Provence, France

The culinary shore excursions, available on all 2008 and 2009 Mediterranean cruises, offer one-of-a-kind experiences providing an up-close and in depth look at local food and wine legacies.

Each tour showcases its culinary treats at magnificent estates, centuries-old wineries and traditional restaurants; many of which are not open to the general public or only known by the most seasoned of travelers. Many of the tours include meals at some of the world’s best wineries or private homes – settings that enhance both food and drink, and will leave guests with a true taste of southern Europe. 

Oceania Cruises’ ships include the 684-passenger Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, the line will introduce two new mid-size Oceania Class ships to its award-winning fleet in 2010 and 2011.  All ships feature single, open seating dining in a choice of four restaurants, none with an extra charge.

For additional information, to make a reservation, or to order a brochure, contact your travel agent or Oceania Cruises at 800-531-5658.  The cruise line’s web site is Oceania Cruises. 

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