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European Food & Wine Escorted Travel. An Information Event on Upcoming Tours.

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Looking for value-packed unique travel experiences to round out your bucket list?  Then join wine expert Katie Rose and celebrated chefs Amy Riolo and Luigi Diotaiuti the evening of April 24, 2014, for a fun information night about their upcoming hosted food-and-wine culinary travel packages.  They, along with the travel experts from Cruise Holidays of Alexandria Luxury Cruise Counselors & Land Specialists, will be on hand to give you all the information you need to decide which package is right for you:

SAIL BURGUNDY & PROVENCE WITH KATIE ROSE:  Sail through the Rhone River Valley, visiting Burgundy & Provence, on this extraordinary river cruise aboard the brand new, luxurious, all-inclusive SS Catherine of award-winninng Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.  Of the many highlights, you will sample famous black truffles, enjoy a hands-on cooking class, and sample extroardinary wines on our private inclusive excursions.  (dates of travel:  October 25-November 2, 2014). (CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PACKAGE)

EXPERIENCE ISTANBUL & THE GREEK ISLES WITH CHEFS AMY RIOLO & LUIGI DIOTAITUI: An extroardinary package that kicks off with three nights in a luxurious, centrally-located hotel in Istanbul, complete with our private tours of the must-see historical sights plus some fun and unique cultural experiences -- baklava workshop, the ancient art of marbling, an escorted visit to the Spice Market, and attendace at a Whirling Dervish Ceremony.  Then, board the luxurious Riviera, newest ship of upscale Oceania Cruises, for a spectacular cruise of the Greek Isles, complete with select escorted private tours including to the ancient city of Ephesus and the wineries of Santorini.  In addition, you'll enjoy tremendous included amenities onboard the ship -- complimentary hands-on culinary workshop with the chefs in the Riviera's state-of-the-art culinary center, pre-paid gratuities, and a private food-and-wine dinner.  (dates of travel:  October 19-29, 2014). (CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THIS PACKAGE).

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Book at the event and enjoy special savings on these packages.

To learn more, join us:

Where:  Nando's Peri Peri Restaurant (upstairs), King Street, Alexandria

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When:   7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Space is Limited.  Please RSVP by calling (703) 706-0011, or by clicking here.

Hosted by Cruise Holidays of Alexandria.

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