April 11–21, 2009
Join us on this fabulous 10-day cruise along the rivieras of France and Italy, featuring world-famous ports of call. You will fall in love with your ship—the 684-passenger Oceania M/S Insignia. Begin your journey in Barcelona, Spain, where you may opt to begin your voyage early with an optional hotel program. Our first port of call will be Palma De Mallorca, where the magnificent Cathedral and Bellver Castle await. Next, visit the resort of Saint Tropez and Monte Carlo before leaving France for Italy. The picturesque, seaside town of Portofino is next. Then on to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance; Sardinia; Sorrento and Capri; Amalfi and Positano; and finally concluding in the Eternal City, Rome. A truly fantastic itinerary! The luxurious Insignia is perfect for this coastal itinerary with cuisine designed by celebrity chef Jacques Pépin. Other amenities include nightly entertainment, the sublime Mandara Spa, superb personal service, enrichment offerings, country-club ambiance, and modern health club.
Learn more from our online brochure (PDF format)
Host: Rev. Christopher Kuhn, C.S.C.
Rev. Christopher A. Kuhn, C.S.C. graduated from Notre Dame in 1971 with a degree in History. He went on to earn his Masters in Theology at Notre Dame in 1976. Since his ordination at Sacred Heart at Notre Dame in 1977 he has been assigned to Little Flower Parish in South Bend, Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL, and the Indiana Province Archives Center as an archivist for Holy Cross Priests. He enjoys travel, history, gardening, and art. An avid traveler, Fr. Kuhn has toured Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Britain, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia, Russia, and China. He enjoys enriching his life with the experience of new cultures while gaining a deeper appreciation of the richness of humanity.
$$ Approximately $2,799 per person, including free airfare from select cities
Activity level: Leisure
Since, 1998, Alumni Travel Group has been partnering with various alumni associations around the country to provide the best in cruise travel value. Offering leading cruise line such as Princess, Holland America, Cunard, Oceania, Viking River Cruises and Regent Seven Seas, Alumni Travel Group specializes in providing mid-size ships to the most sought after destinations in the world. ATG combines a wealth of travel knowledge and experience with a time-tested business philosophy; offer quality cruises to popular destinations at exceptional prices while providing the highest level of personal service.
Dates, schedules, costs and program details are accurate based on information received by the Alumni Association, but are subject to change. Please verify details, date and pricing prior to booking a reservation with the individual travel supplier. The Notre Dame Alumni Association receives financial benefits from the administrator that provides this program. These benefits fund alumni programs and activities.
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