This inspiring journey from the sun-drenched shores of France’s Côte d’Azur to the legendary islands of Sardinia, Corsica and Mallorca departs from Marseille after a welcome dinner at an 18th-century private chateau in Provence. The journey, hosted by MiNDFOOD’s editor-in-chief Michael McHugh and Crystal Cruises Australia New Zealand managing director Karen Christensen, includes six-star service onboard Crystal Serenity, where you will enjoy luxuriously appointed suites and Michelin-inspired cuisine. While ashore the possibilities are endless. A special MiNDFOOD cooking class in Sestri Levante, Italy, with lunch and matching local wines is sure to be one of many highlights. The package also includes two nights’ accommodation at the InterContinental Marseille in a Deluxe Harbour View Room.
Package Inclusion
The seven-day Marseille to Barcelona cruise aboard Crystal Serenity includes gourmet dining, select wines, champagne and spirits, and unlimited wi-fi. Enjoy two nights’ accommodation at InterContinental Marseille in a Deluxe Harbour View Room and a welcome dinner at a private chateau in Provence, including transfers and beverages. Transfer between the hotel and ship is also included. The Ligurian cooking class in Sestri Levante includes lunch and matching local wines.
The Onboard Crystal Experience
Features include: complimentary select fine wines, champagne, premium spirits and non-alcoholic beverages; complimentary gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff; exquisite Italian menu at Prego and innovative Japanese cuisine from Nobu Matsuhisa; and complimentary wi-fi and internet.
Price
Nine-night package in a Pure stateroom with verandah (P2) from NZ$8,660 per person twin share. Nine-night tour package in a Penthouse with verandah (PH) from NZ$10,620 per person twin share. Book by February 28 and receive US$250 shipboard credit per stateroom (double occupancy).
Exclusive MiNDFOOD Events
Experience an exclusive dinner in an 18th-century private chateau in Provence, bordered by roses, olive groves and vineyards.
Learn the art of Ligurian cooking with a local Sestri Levante cook, followed by lunch paired with local wines.
Itinerary
MARSEILLE TO BARCELONA
9 NIGHTS
Friday, September 28
Marseille, France
Overnight at InterContinental Marseille.
Saturday, September 29
Marseille, France
Welcome dinner at private chateau in Provence. Overnight at InterContinental Marseille.
Sunday, September 30
Marseille, France
Embark on Crystal Serenity.
Monday, October 1
Antibes, France
Discover the picture-postcard Mediterranean town.
Tuesday, October 2
Genoa, Italy
Ligurian cooking class in Sestri Levante, including lunch and matching local wines.
Wednesday, October 3
Porto Venere, Italy
Take in the natural beauty of the idyllic medieval town.
Thursday, October 4
Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
The historic port city offers sandy beaches, forests and secluded coves to explore.
Friday, October 5
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Visit the small town founded in 1492.
Saturday, October 6
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
See the island’s Gothic cathedral and quaint villages.
Sunday, October 7
Barcelona, Spain
Arrive in the capital of Catalonia, home to many artistic and architectural treasures.
PREMIUM CRUISE HOLIDAYS/VOYAGE AFFAIRES TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Subject to availability on booking.
Prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, taxes, levies and exchange rates at the time of publication. In the event that such fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services, Premium Cruise Holidays and Voyage Affaires reserves the right to adjust the price as necessary at any time.
Prices are subject to minimum numbers to operate this tour as per brochure. Should this not be met Premium Cruise Holidays and Voyage Affaires reserve the right to alter or cancel arrangements.
Travelling Alone: We do not wish to disadvantage individuals travelling without a companion. However a single supplement will apply.
Passport: You must have a valid passport with 6 months validity from date of return.
Deposits – 20% non-refundable within 5 days of booking.
Final Payment due by 23rd May 2018.
CRYSTAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Your Exclusive Fares are cruise-only, per person, based on double occupancy, apply to new bookings only, and include taxes, fees and port charges. Fares quoted applies to categories P2 and PH on voyage OCY180930-07. Solo Traveller Fares available on request. †Crystal Cruises offers each guest the opportunity to dine at least once on a complimentary basis in Prego and Nobu Matsuhisa’s sea-going restaurant. Additional reservations including “walk-in” visits are subject to a US$30 per person fee, subject to availability. Optional dining in the Vintage Room attracts an additional fee. Cruise-only fare does not include land programs. All offers may not be combinable with other promotions, apply to first two full-fare guests in stateroom or suite, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. All fares, itineraries, programs, policies and shore excursions are subject to change and correct at time of printing. Restrictions apply. For complete Terms & Conditions, visit crystalcruises.com/legal. ©2017 Crystal Cruises, LLC. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas.
