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    Athens, Greece
  • View of Acropolis at sunset, Athens, Greece, Europe View of Acropolis at sunset, Athens, Greece, Europe
    View of Acropolis at sunset, Athens, Greece, Europe
  • Plaka area under Acropolis, Athens, Greece Plaka area under Acropolis, Athens, Greece
    Plaka area under Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Holy Land & Arabian Gems

17-day cruise from £0 pp

£99 flights and free suite upgrades

Summary

In Brief

  • 1 Night Piraeus (Athens)
  • 1 Night Aghios Nikolaos
  • 1 Night Haifa
  • 1 Night Ashdod (Jerusalem)
  • 1 Night Aqaba (Petra)
  • 1 Night Muscat
  • 1 Night Dubai

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Day by day itinerary

Day 1
Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port. Even as the reality of the modern city took hold, with its high-rise apartments, crowded sidewalks and bustling traffic, the beauty of the Acropolis, the outstanding museums, charming cafés, sidewalk markets and startling views come together in a cultural mosaic for all to enjoy.

Day 2
Aghios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

This charming village of white houses climbing up the slopes is beautifully situated on the sparkling Gulf of Mirabello. The attractive Venetian harbor is surrounded by restaurants, outdoor cafes and clusters of shops selling everything from necessities to souvenirs. The ship docks in the center of town, and you are able to wander at will and enjoy the atmosphere of Crete's foremost resort.

Day 3
At Sea

Day 4
Haifa, Israel

Situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel, along one of the most beautiful bays on the Mediterranean coast, Haifa is Israel's primary port. It also serves as an important gateway to the biblical and historical sites of this sacred land. Although the origin of Haifa is obscure, its name appears for the first time in the 3rd century A.D. in Talmudic literature. Over the years, Crusaders, Arabs, Turks and the British occupied the city. Today, this bustling city possesses the nation's largest industries, several important museums and the respected Haifa Technical Institute. It is also the world center of the Baha'i faith, symbolized by a beautiful gold-domed shrine.

Day 5
Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel

The largest port in Israel, Ashdod is a gateway to Jerusalem, the 5,000-year-old walled city that is considered sacred to more than a third of the people on Earth. Numerous sites exist nearby, including the Jewish sacred Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre said to be the site of Calvary and to contain a piece of the true cross. Meander along the seaside promenade, or dip your toes in the Dead Sea waters, long known for their health benefits. Visit the Bar-Gera Museum to view a collection of art by artists who were either banned or persecuted by the Nazis and other fascist governments. The Yad Vashem Memorial Museum is dedicated to the six million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

Days 6
Enter Suez Canal

Days 6
Daylight Transit Suez Canal

Day 6
Exit Suez Canal

Day 7
At Sea

Day 8
Aqaba (Petra), Jordan

Aqaba is a sleepy fishing village with a long and historic past. At various times, the port was a stopover on ancient caravan routes, a garrison for Roman troops and meeting place for pilgrims en route to Mecca. Recent excavations have revealed a third-century church, one of the worlds oldest. In medieval times, Aqaba was an important part of Palestine before being absorbed into the Ottoman Empire, a time when Lawrence of Arabia figured in local history. Today Aqaba is important as Jordan's only deep water port and the jumping-off point for excursions to Petra, the country's premier historical attraction.

Days 9-14
At Sea

Day 15
Muscat, Oman

Oman, "The Pearl of Mystic Arabia," is one of the oldest civilizations on the Arabian Peninsula. Wedged between the Arabian Gulf and the Western Al Hajar Mountains, Muscat boasts an ancient history and rich Islamic heritage, evident in its prominent landmarks such as forts, castles, towers and mosques. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development, leading to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.

Day 16
At Sea

Day 17
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is strategically located at the crossroads of East and West, and the traditional trading routes from Asia and the Far East to Europe and further afield are even more significant today than they were hundreds of years ago. Nestled at the very heart of the Islamic world, the country is unique in its embrace of the Western world. Here you can see the contrasts of the nomadic Bedouin people, and the opulence and splendor of the Sheiks, set against a backdrop of Western lifestyles.

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Pricing

Any element of this cruise can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.

Prices

17-day cruise
from £0 pp

£99 flights and free suite upgrades

  • Complimentary Veranda for Ocean View Suite or Three Veranda Suite Category Upgrade*
  • $1,000 per Suite Shipboard Credit for Penthouse and Premium Suites*
  • Up to 15% or more Combination Cruise Savings*
  • £99 round-trip Economy Air for 2017 Europe voyages*
  • £299 round-trip Business Class Air for 2017 Europe voyages*

Book by 14 November 2016.

*On select voyages. Subject to availability and possible change. Seabourn Terms and Conditions apply.

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