Business-class Air & Shore Excursions Included in Silversea's "Shore Amore" Mediterranean Voyages

Silversea Cruises has announced a new collection of five "Shore Amore" all-inclusive Mediterranean sojourns to sail this summer aboard one of Cruise Diva's favorite ships—Silver Spirit. The "Shore Amore" cruises include roundtrip business class air and transfers, pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay with breakfast, exclusive, authentic local experience (such as a gondola ride along the Grand Canal in Venice), and choice of select small-group shore excursions in every port.

The cornerstone of these sojourns is, of course, Silver Spirit herself, an award-winning intimate ship offering ocean-view suites (most feature a private veranda), gourmet cuisine, attentive butler service, and a generous selection of all-inclusive shipboard amenities, including complimentary beverages, wines, and spirits served throughout the ship, 24-hour room service, stocked in-suite beverage cabinet, sophisticated enrichment and entertainment programs, and all onboard gratuities.

Following are the new ultra-luxury sojourns:

• BARCELONA TO VENICE: 12 Days, July 22-Aug 3. Before embarking Voyage 5221, guests will enjoy a one-night stay at the Casa Fuster Hotel and a "Tapas and Touring" shore experience in Barcelona. Ports of call include Palma de Mallorca, Cagliari (Sardinia), Trapani, Valletta, Siracusa (Sicily), Dubrovnik and Hvar. Ship overnights in Venice.
• VENICE TO ISTANBUL: 11 Days, Aug 2-13. Before embarking Voyage 5222, guests will enjoy a one-night stay at Venice's Monaco and Grand Canal Hotel plus a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Ports of call include Split, Kotor, Corfu, Rhodes, Santorini and Kusadasi. Ship overnights in Venice.
• ISTANBUL TO ATHENS: 8 Days, Aug 12-20. Before embarking Voyage 5223, guests will enjoy a one-night stay at the Ceylon Intercontinental Hotel in Istanbul plus a cruise along the Bosphorus. Ports of call include Kusadasi, Rhodes, Aghios Nikolaos, Santorini and Mykonos.
• ATHENS TO VENICE: 8 Days, Aug 19-27. Before embarking Voyage 5224, guests will enjoy a one-night stay at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens plus "Dinner with Acropolis View" shore experience. Ports of call include Monemvasia, Corfu, Kotor and Split. Ship overnights in Venice.
• VENICE TO MONTE CARLO: 8 Days, Aug 26-Sept 3. Before embarking Voyage 5225, guests will enjoy a one-night stay at Venice's Monaco and Grand Canal Hotel plus a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Ports of call include Dubrovnik, Messina, Sorrento and Bonifacio (Corsica). Ship overnights in Venice.

"Whether you're exploring ancient ruins or relaxing at a harborside cafe, it's easy to fall in love with the Mediterranean," said Ellen Bettridge, Silversea's president of the Americas. "With business class air, hotel and shore excursions included, our new 'Shore Amore' sojourns offer unsurpassed value and the opportunity to enjoy a remarkably enriching vacation experience."

To receive this special offer, you or your travel agent must mention promotion name "Shore Amore" at the time of booking. For complete details, visit Silversea.com/ShoreAmore.

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