Azamara opens 2011-12 cruisetour program
From tango halls to souks, cathedrals to palaces, and pyramids to the Great Wall, Azamara Club Cruises has introduced 13 land-tour itineraries, combinable with an Azamara cruise for cruisetour packages that offer “more authentic cultural experiences for the up-market traveller.” Ranging from two- to six-night escorted land adventures, guests can enjoy even more immersive experiences in eight of the world’s top destinations, including Rome, Athens, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Istanbul, Jordan and Israel, India, and China. All land-tour itineraries are escorted by a tour director or local host and feature accommodations in five-star hotels located in metropolitan centres. In addition to included immersive experiences, guests get plenty of time for personal exploration and shopping, with full breakfast in the hotels, additional select meals, all transportation and ground transfers included. (http://www.AzamaraClubCruises.com)

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