Variety Cruises -- Tales of the Adriatic -- Free Pre- or Post-Cruise Extensions

Variety Cruises will debut its new Tales of the Adriatic cruise in summer 2010 with an extra flourish - a free pre- or post-cruise land program in Venice or Split. This includes two complimentary nights in a four-star hotel and a half-day sightseeing tour, valid for select sailings June-August 2010. Transitioning to the sea, travelers spend seven nights exploring the hidden gems of Venice and Croatia along the Adriatic Coast.

Variety Cruises' Tales of the Adriatic departs from Venice, Italy and Split, Croatia on the refurbished Pegasus mega yacht.

The Tales of the Adriatic special takes place in Venice or Split with a free two-night stay in a renowned four-star hotel (post-cruise stay in Venice) and half-day sightseeing tour of the local landscape. The offer is available for sailings June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20. Valid for all category cabins. Must be booked and paid for by February 1, 2010. Variety Cruises' specials are based on double occupancy, subject to availability and cannot be combined with any existing offer.

For more information, please visit www.varietycruises.com, or call 1-866-944-8498 (Canada) and 1-800-319-7776 (US).

Venice, Italy (c) Linda Garrison