A Journey Of Gilded Cities, Bustling Ports & Desert Marvels
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A Journey Of Gilded Cities, Bustling Ports & Desert Marvels

11 nights · Fusina → Jeddah · Explora IV

Departure
31 Oct 2028
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11 nights8 portsFusina → JeddahExplora IV

The Journey

Day by Day

11 nights · 8 ports

Day 1Fusina
Day 2Split
Day 3Dubrovnik
Day 4At Sea
Day 5Heraklion
Day 6At Sea
Day 7Port Said
Day 8Crossing The Suez Canal
Day 9Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 10Aqaba
Day 11At Sea
Day 12Jeddah
Fusina
Day 1
Fusina

Venice’s quiet lagoon door, a vaporetto ride from the Piazza.

Embark

Split
Day 2
Split

A living city built inside a Roman palace; the Riva at dusk is the show.

Ashore

Dubrovnik
Day 3
Dubrovnik

The walled city of kings; walk the ramparts early, then swim below them.

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

Heraklion
Day 5
Heraklion

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

Ashore

At Sea
Day 6
At Sea

Nothing on the schedule but the sea. This is the part of the sailing people book it for.

At Sea

Port Said
Day 7
Port Said

Ashore

Crossing The Suez Canal
Day 8
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 9
Sharm El-Sheikh

Ashore

Aqaba
Day 10
Aqaba

Ashore

At Sea
Day 11
At Sea

Time to slow down: a lounger, the observation deck, and open ocean to the rail.

At Sea

Jeddah
Day 12
Jeddah

Disembark

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Explora IV

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

Explora IV
Explora IV
Explora Journeys · 11 Nights · Fusina → 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 Journey Of Gilded Cities, Bustling Ports & Desert Marvels.

From $5,700 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.