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Habatat Galleries

 Invites you to join hosts Ferdinand & Kathy Hampson

on a Mediterranean Glass Art Adventure!

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Featuring a 12-day cruise from Venice to Barcelona aboard the new elegant mid-sized

*Oceania Cruises “Riviera”

July 5-20, 2012

And a Custom-Designed Land Art Tour visiting many glass artist’s studios, private collections,

art museums & galleries plus some “must see” historic sites.

Ports of Call:

Venice * Dubrovnik * Corfu * Taormina * Sorrento/Capri * Rome * Tuscany * Monte Carlo * Saint Tropez * Provence * Barcelona

This educational art adventure will begin with 2 days in Venice before boarding the “Riviera”. Special private group excursions are planned in Venice / Rome / Tuscany and while in the French Riviera / Provence / Barcelona regions. Shipboard Art Lectures / Discussions provided by Contemporary Glass Expert Ferdinand Hampson, plus group Casino Fun & Cocktail Parties, will round out our program. Time will be available to relax and enjoy the company of our group participants, and also explore the ports in-between our planned itinerary stops.

Artists to be visited:

       *All Subject to final confirmation with additions and subtractions possible. TBA:p>

The Oceania Cruises “Riviera” will debut April 2012. This brand new luxury vessel with designer touches has 11 guest decks and carries up to 1250 passengers. The staff-to-guest ratio is 1.57 to 1. Built with the state-of-the-art stabilizers and technology, and cruising speed of 20 knots, this intimate ship will delight you. The “Open Dining Plan” will allow you to dine at your choice of  time and type of table.  The Gourmet Cuisine on board has been developed by Chef Jacques Pepin.

On board this “Country Club Casual” style ship, you may indulge in many of the guest services:  Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Exercise & Wellness Center, Lecture Enrichment Program, 9 different Dining Options, Port Excursions, Casino, 9 Bars, Martini Tastings, Coffee Bar, Headliner Acts, Staff Run Entertainment, Internet@Sea Center & heated Pools & Jacuzzis.  

**Land Art Tour :  

Private & Exclusive Glass Art Tour Package/Sight-Seeing, custom-designed by Professional Travel, Inc. expressly

            for Habatat Galleries. Tour fully escorted by Susan & Allan Weiner.

2-Nights Deluxe Hotel in Venice (July 5^th & 6^th) with Breakfast, 1-Night Deluxe Hotel in Barcelona (July 19^th ) with Breakfast

7 Lunches on tour,  1 ”Welcome to Venice” Group Dinner

Special Exhibitions, Demonstrations and Events developed exclusively for this tour

Provence Winery Visit (a favorite of Steve Linn’s)

Private Coaches & Local Guides / All Art Institutions Entrance Fees

3-Day Vaporetto Pass in Venice

Transfer to ship from hotel on day of cruise embarkation (July 7^th)

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*Cruise Price:  Deluxe Ocean Cabins starting at $4299.00 Per Person Double Occupancy 

                              Veranda Cabins starting at $4800.00 Per Person Double Occupancy

                              Concierge Veranda Cabins & Penthouse Suite Cabins are available upon request

         *Price Includes all Pre-Paid Gratuities & a Shipboard Credit

**Art Tour Land Price:  $3295.00 Person Double Occupancy

Single Supplement  is available upon request         

 Travel  Insurance  is highly recommended and payable with deposit      

*This tour will operate with a minimum of 20 paying passengers.  Additional charges may be levied if minimum is not met.              

Space is Limited!   Deposits are now being taken. 

Pre and Post tour extensions are available.

For more Tour Information & Reservations Call:  Susan & Allan Weiner   

Professional Travel Inc.  24800 Chagrin Blvd. Beachwood, OH 44122

Phone:  800-945-4461 Ext. # 8110   or   216-593-7040 Ext. # 8110  

 E-Mail:  alw@protrav.com