Journey, Ancient Civilizations Voyage ex Athens to Dubai
Cruise Line Azamara
Ship Azamara Journey
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Nights 16
Departure Date 02 Nov 2021
Description 16 Night Cruise sailing from Athens to Dubai aboard Azamara Journey.

From Europe’s oldest city, Athens, we set sail for Crete, stopping in Agios Nikolaos, a small charming fishing village with the glamor of a chic resort town.

Next, we make for the modern marvel of engineering, passage through the Suez Canal en route to the Middle East. In the port city of Safaga, an overnight stay gives you time to uncover the renowned healing properties of the Red Sea and the many temples and tombs along the mighty Nile—including Karnak, Luxor, and King Tut. In Aqaba, discover the ancient city of Petra or Wadi Rum, one of the most amazing desert landscapes in the world. Or, since we stay late, there’s time for both! Then, another late stay in Eilat to explore the stunning beaches, spectacular coral reefs, and excellent hiking of this popular resort area.

Spend five luxurious days at sea indulging in spa treatments and specialty dining before arriving in Salalah, where you’ll find a lush desert oasis and rare frankincense trees.

Then it’s back to sea for two days of poolside lounging, live entertainment, and evening stargazing as we sail into port in Dubai—a city unlike any other in the world—and the perfect place to end your journey or continue to explore: shop for all that glitters at Dubai Gold Souk, have tea at the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel, or ride to the top of Burj Khalifa.

Highlights of this cruise:

Athens
Athens has quite a reputation to live up to. Named for Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, the city is credited with being the cradle of European civilization and birthplace of democracy. Ruins and relics of its glory days are scattered throughout the modern city, popping up where you least expect them. Its crowning glory is the Acropolis, perched atop a hillside, and covered in carved and columned temples of varying degrees of antiquity. Not quite so old is the Plaka, an appealing neighborhood for a stroll down cobblestone streets, past old mansions and a plethora of outdoor tavernas ideal for watching the world go by, while munching tasty Greek snacks.

Aqaba
The warm, tranquil waters of the Red Sea are perfect for the growth of corals, and the masses of brilliantly colored fish that live amongst them, making Aqaba a prime attraction for snorkelers and divers. Inland is a vast desert of stark beauty that entranced Lawrence of Arabia when he headquartered in its empty canyons during WWI. Even more awe-inspiring is the ancient city of Petra, carved into dusky pink rock by the Nabateans more than 2000 years ago. Entering through a long narrow stone passage, you’ll come suddenly upon the massive façade of the Treasury and stop dead in your tracks, mouth agape. “Wow” doesn’t begin to cover it.

Salalah
As the capital of Oman’s Dhofar region, the subtropical city of Salalah is renowned for its khareef, the monsoon season from June to September that transforms this “Perfume Capital of Arabia” into an oasis. But this subtropical city has many other year-round natural sights to behold, including the waterfalls, lakes, mountains, and caves of Wadi Darbat, Mughsail Bay, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Oman. There are also many historic places, like the ancient ruins of Sumahram Old City and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Baleed Archaeological Park otherwise known as “The Land of Frankincense.” And if you’re looking for a little retail therapy, there’s plenty of shopping to be done, especially at Lulu Shopping Center and Haffa Souq, the largest and oldest souq in Salalah.

Dubai
Dubai can already be mistaken for a movie set featuring a futuristic metropolis, and there are big plans still in the works. In the middle of the desert where almost nothing existed 20 years ago, there are so many building projects that foreign construction crews vastly outnumber citizens. Everything is the biggest, tallest, and the first of its kind, including manmade islands shaped like palm trees and the world’s first underwater hotel. It’s a striking collection of styles, including modern interpretations of Islamic architecture. If the planet’s largest shopping mall doesn’t appeal, traditional souks do still exist, including a gold souk housing over 200 retail shops.
Sailing Dates
  • 02 Nov 2021
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Quad Per Person Single Per Person
12 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $3,973 AU $3,402 AU $3,117 AU $7,259
11 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $4,094 AU $3,491 AU $3,189 AU $7,478
10 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $4,176 AU $3,538 AU $3,219 AU $7,665
09 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $4,274 AU $3,603 AU $3,268 AU $7,861
08 - Club Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed) AU $4,575 AU $3,804 AU $3,418 AU $8,463
06 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $4,673 AU $3,869 AU $3,467 AU $8,659
05 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $4,771 AU $3,934 AU $3,516 AU $8,855
04 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $4,869 AU $4,000 AU $3,565 AU $9,051
V3 - Club Veranda AU $7,599 AU $5,823 AU $4,935 AU $14,511
V2 - Club Veranda AU $7,704 AU $5,893 AU $4,988 AU $14,721
V1 - Club Veranda AU $7,802 AU $5,958 AU $5,037 AU $14,917
P3 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $10,992 AU $8,085 AU $6,632 AU $21,296
P2 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $11,132 AU $8,178 AU $6,702 AU $21,576
P1 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $11,562 AU $8,465 AU $6,917 AU $22,436
N2 - Club Continent Suite AU $12,988 AU $9,414 AU $7,628 AU $25,288
N1 - Club Continent Suite AU $13,128 AU $9,508 AU $7,698 AU $25,568
CO - Club Ocean Suite AU $17,781 AU $12,614 AU $10,031 AU $34,851
CW - Club World Owners Suite AU $19,211 AU $13,567 AU $10,746 AU $37,711
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 02/11 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 05:00 PM
2 03/11 Aghios Nikolaos, Greece 08:00 AM 04:00 PM
3 04/11 Suez Canal 11:00 PM overnight
4 05/11 Suez Canal 03:00 PM
5 06/11 Safaga (Luxor) 06:00 AM overnight
6 07/11 Safaga (Luxor) 06:00 PM
7 08/11 Aqaba, Jordan 08:00 AM 10:00 PM
8 09/11 Eilat, Israel 06:00 AM 10:00 PM
9 10/11 At sea    
10 11/11 At sea    
11 12/11 At sea    
12 13/11 At sea    
13 14/11 At sea    
14 15/11 Salalah, Oman 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
15 16/11 At sea    
16 17/11 At sea    
17 18/11 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 06:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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