A Grand Journey Of Enchanting Cityscapes & Medieval Treasures
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A Grand Journey Of Enchanting Cityscapes & Medieval Treasures

9 nights · Athens → Jeddah · Explora I

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7 Oct 2028
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9 nights7 portsAthens → JeddahExplora I

The Journey

Day by Day

9 nights · 7 ports

Day 1Athens (Piraeus)
Day 2Heraklion
Day 3Rhodes
Day 4At Sea
Day 5Port Said
Day 6Crossing The Suez Canal
Day 7Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 8Aqaba
Day 9At Sea
Day 10Jeddah
Athens (Piraeus)
Day 1
Athens (Piraeus)

The Acropolis above, the world’s first democracy below, and dinner in Plaka after the crowds sail on.

Embark

Heraklion
Day 2
Heraklion

Crete’s capital and the door to Knossos, older than myth.

Ashore

Rhodes
Day 3
Rhodes

The Knights’ walled city, still standing guard over its harbor.

Ashore

At Sea
Day 4
At Sea

A full day at sea: the pools, the spa, a long lunch, and the horizon doing all the work.

At Sea

Port Said
Day 5
Port Said

Ashore

Crossing The Suez Canal
Day 6
Crossing The Suez Canal

Scenic cruising: the ship eases through the day’s best water with the deck rails lined.

Crossing The Suez Canal

Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 7
Sharm El-Sheikh

Ashore

Aqaba
Day 8
Aqaba

Ashore

At Sea
Day 9
At Sea

A quiet day between ports, the deck unhurried and the water in every direction.

At Sea

Jeddah
Day 10
Jeddah

Disembark

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Explora I

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

Explora I
Explora I
Explora Journeys · 9 Nights · Athens → Jeddah

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

  • All ocean-front suites with terraces
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences
  • Four pools including an adults-only retreat
  • Generous included drinks and gratuities

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Sail A Grand Journey Of Enchanting Cityscapes & Medieval Treasures.

From $4,665 per person, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare additional. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.