Penticton Herald

Sip wine on board, then go see historical sights

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From Monte Carlo to Barcelona, you can plan a European dream getaway with Oceania Cruises.

Marvel at Michelange­lo’s original David, and then tour the nearby cathedral known as the Duomo, in Florence’s Accademia Gallery.

Trek on a beautiful and historic hiking path from Esporles to Banyalbufa­r in the vicinity of Palma de Mallorca.

In Ajaccio, see where Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was raised, including his family home – filled with period furnishing­s.

Depart Valencia for the Lladro Factory, a family porcelain business located in Tavernes Blanques, known as the "City of Porcelain."

Discover why Liguria is considered one of the true stars of Italian cuisine. Accompanie­d by your culinary centre chef, take a short cruise along the coastline to Rapallo where you’ll visit a local culinary expert’s famous gourmet shop for tastings of renowned Ligurian olive oil.

Explore the local market to learn why the fragrant Genovese basil is perfect for pesto.

In the seaside town of Recco, enjoy a delicious traditiona­l Ligurian lunch and an unforgetta­ble cooking demonstrat­ion at a third-generation family restaurant.

On every voyage, our sommeliers offer a unique selection of wines, and with a wide array of appellatio­ns and varietals to choose from, there are wines to suit every palate and occasion.

Discover all that Oceania Cruises has to offer and enjoy this excellent way to expand your wine horizons.

During the day, you might sample a flight of distinctiv­e vintages from the wine cellar, each one handselect­ed by the head sommelier to reflect the region of the world in which you’re sailing.

Evenings are reserved for more elaborate affairs, such as sevencours­e, gourmet dinners where each course is delightful­ly paired with carefully selected premium wines.

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