Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- April 5, 200 -- Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is
set to offer a unique selection of custom-tailored, land-based events
during Silver Shadow's World Cruise 2007.
Guests sailing the full 126-day
cruise will enjoy five complimentary shoreside events showcasing the
unique cultures, art, history and culinary traditions of a diversity of
regions across the globe, hosted from select cities including Santiago,
Auckland, Dubai, Safaga and Rome.
"A voyage around the world is the event of a lifetime, and it's only
fitting that we should celebrate this special experience by hosting gala
events for our guests in several ports of call," said Joseph Proto,
Silversea's director of World Cruise and business development.
"Our
destination and enrichment experts have collaborated to design five
spectacular programs that promise not only to entertain, but also deepen
our guests' understanding of the peoples and cultures they will visit
during their global odyssey."
EGYPTOLOGIST ZAHI HAWASS TO ESCORT TOUR TO LUXOR
Guests sailing the full 126-day voyage will be treated to a complimentary
two-day, one-night excursion to Luxor escorted by acclaimed Egyptologist
Zahi Hawass, who is also slated to host a series of shipboard
presentations as Silver Shadow journeys from Dubai to Alexandria from
April 12 to 27, 2007.
For guests who participate in this exclusive"Treasures of Luxor" event from Safaga, Dr. Hawass, Egypt's secretary
general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, will personally escort them
on a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of some of Egypt's most renowned
archaeological sites.
Highlights include the magnificent temple complex
of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the
tombs of Seti I, Nefertari and the Ramoza Tomb in the Valley of the
Nobles.
This special event also includes a gala dinner at the magnificent
Habu Temple on the west bank of the Nile.
Other complimentary events for 126-day World Cruise guests will include
the following:
From Santiago, wine and nature lovers will enjoy an outing to the
Matetic Vineyards, set in Chile's best-known and most scenic wine regions
-- the San Antonio Valley. A tour of the Manor House offers stunning
views of the vineyards and beautiful Rosario Valley. Other highlights
include wine tasting and a delicious lunch with entertainment.
From Auckland, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, renowned host of
numerous international regattas, will welcome World Cruise guests with an
exclusive performance by the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, followed by a
presentation on past America's Cup races. Guests will have a chance to
explore the club at their leisure and enjoy a three-course dinner,
accompanied by select New Zealand wines.
From Dubai, a spectacular evening awaits at the famous Burj Al Arab,
arguably the world's most luxurious hotel. Designed to resemble a
billowing sail, this award-winning architectural marvel dominates the
Dubai coastline. World Cruise guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and
dancing in its exquisite, two-tiered, domed Al Falak Ballroom.
From Rome, art and history enthusiasts will especially appreciate the
chance to explore the grandeur of Italy's rich past during a private visit
to the Palazzo Colonna, followed by a sumptuous luncheon. This splendid
Renaissance palace was built for the Colonna family, one of the most
powerful houses of Italian nobility. The palace boasts an impressive
collection of original masterpieces from painters such as Bronzino,
Tintoretto and Reni.
Departing January 15, 2007 from Fort Lauderdale, Silver Shadow's World
Cruise will cross three oceans, seven seas and six continents, visiting 61
different ports, and conclude on the originating coast, in New York City,
on May 22.
For more information on World Cruise 2007, visit www.silversea.com.
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