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New Shore Excursions Crystal European Season!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Crystal Cruises and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Jewish Points of Interest Showcased on New Shore Excursions During Crystal Cruises' 2005 European Season LOS ANGELES A two-day overland excursion to Krakow and Auschwitz is the newest and most extensive of the Crystal Adventures shore tours focusing on Jewish points of interest during Crystal Cruises' 2005 summer European season. From May through October, the luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will cruise Northern Europe and the Mediterranean on itineraries ranging from 7 to 12 days. Port calls in St. Petersburg, Russia; Gdansk, Poland; Warnemunde, Germany; Dublin, Ireland; and, Venice, Italy, offer travelers an opportunity to explore several sites important to Jewish history in Europe, many of which have a fraction of the Jewish population of years past. Seven different Crystal Adventures with a focus on Jewish points of interest are available on more than half of the line's 28 European itineraries, including: * A two-night moving adventure to Krakow and Auschwitz revealing the historic neighborhoods, significant monuments and unforgettable tragedy of Poland. Guests will tour Old Town Krakow -- placed on UNESCO's very first World Heritage Site List in 1978 -- and visit one of the most famous symbols of terror and genocide, the Auschwitz concentration camp, which has also become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (from St. Petersburg) * A full-day exploration devoted to the history of Gdansk, and the much briefer, but all the more poignant story of Nazi occupation as told by the Stutthof concentration camp. (from Gdansk) * A visit to the Great Coral Synagogue, a majestic building of Moorish architecture that remained open for prayer during difficult periods in history is hosted by a Rabbi of the synagogue. (from St. Petersburg) * A tour of Dublin's Jewish landmarks includes the Irish Jewish Museum, the Ireland Courts of Justice and the Jewish cemetery, dating from the early 1700s. (from Dublin) * A walking tour of Venice's historic Jewish Ghetto includes visits to two local synagogues and a look at temples representing different Jewish nationalities. (from Venice) * A visit to Sachsenhausen, one of the Nazis first concentration camps, and its much-anticipated visitor's center that opened in 2004. (from Warnemunde) * A tour of the Old Jewish Quarter and the Centrum Judaicum in Berlin which includes an exploration of the New Synagogue, one of the most important locations for Jewish life in Berlin, the Jewish Museum and a look at the new Holocaust Memorial. (from Warnemunde) "This collection of excursions allows travelers to connect with places important to their ancestry and knowledge of world history," says John Stoll, Crystal's director of land programs. "Hosted by experts on Jewish heritage and European history, these tours provide our guests with a compelling personal shoreside experience." With a strong focus on destination enrichment, Crystal's shore excursion experts have created hundreds of Crystal Adventures ashore -- the most extensive collection ever offered in Europe. Stoll adds, "Our tours to Jewish sites are just one example of the breadth and diversity of the Crystal Adventures, not just in Europe, but throughout the world." Crystal's Mediterranean and Baltic cruises start at $2,695 and $3,995, respectively. The Crystal Difference Crystal Cruises is renowned for catering to its well-traveled Jewish guests, whether it's through observing Passover with a memorable gourmet seder joined by shipboard crew and entertainers, Kosher-style cuisine, or Friday night services on cruises throughout the year. Aboard the luxurious Crystal ships, refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by classic service, abundant space, extensive choice, and quality, providing worldwide vacations that bridge the best of land and sea. The 940-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony and the 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity are among the most spacious and luxurious vessels cruising the world. Their unique size in the luxury market allows for smooth sailing and a wide range of innovative facilities, generous amenities and elegant accommodations. The Six-Star rated liners feature grand lounges, a lavish spa outfitted in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, extensive exercise facilities, complimentary golf, yoga and Pilates instruction, Asian and Italian specialty restaurants, the only Caesars Palace at Seaź casino afloat, and the popular Computer University@Seaź, offering 24-hour e-mail and internet access, as well as hands-on instruction, expansive decks, two pools, award-winning cuisine and entertainment, and exquisitely appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs. The luxury liners have consistently earned the travel industry's most distinguished hospitality awards and guidebook ratings, including the best large-ship line award in the most recent readers' surveys conducted by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. For additional information, please contact a travel agent. |
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