The gourmet shore tours by Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises has announced the expansion of its epicurean exploration with a collection of multi-day pre-, post- and mid-cruise land tours called Culinary Creations Land Tours.

Available starting in spring 2016, the new Culinary Creations Land Tours will be offered in Rome, Barcelona, Provence , Tuscany, Athens, London and Argentina during select sailings aboard Nautica, Marina, Riviera and the newest ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet,Sirena.

Exclusive to Oceania Cruises, the Culinary Creations Land Tours provide guests with e an opportunity to interact with local culinary experts by exploring local food markets, cooking schools, restaurants and attractions.

The Culinary Creations Land Tours range from two to three nights and are available as pre-, post- or mid-cruise options.

“This is a natural extension for the Oceania Cruises brand, and leverage’s two of our greatest strengths: developing rich shore experiences that bring the incredible destinations we visit to life, and creating the most engaging culinary enrichment programs at sea,” shared Jason Montague, president and chief operating officer of Oceania Cruises.

It follows the recent launch of OLife Advantage, the Oceania Cruises programme that offers additional amenities for guests who book their 2016 voyage early.

The program provides booking incentives such as free shore excursions, unlimited internet and pre-paid gratuities to guests who book a veranda stateroom category or above before 30 September, 2015.