Serenity, Monumental Antiquities ex Mumbai to Istanbul
Cruise Line Crystal Cruises
Ship Crystal Serenity
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Nights 18
Departure Date 29 Mar 2022
Description 18 Night Cruise sailing from Mumbai to Istanbul aboard Crystal Serenity.

Take an overland adventure to the Taj Mahal from Mumbai. Explore Luxor and the Valley of Kings from Safaga. Explore the Pink City of Petra, the White City of Tel Aviv, Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and the vibrant tapestry of ancient empires in Rhodes.

Highlights of this cruise:

Mumbai
Formerly known as Bombay, experience the most populous city in the world that features the former home of Mahatma Gandhi, the breathtaking cave temple at Elephanta, and India’s exciting Hindi film and television industry, Bollywood.

Salalah
Like a magic carpet spread before the sea, Oman's coastal plain is one of the most fertile areas of Arabia. Famous since antiquity as the source of frankincense, Salalah was already a prosperous town when Marco Polo visited it in the 13th century! Inland rise the forbidding Al-Quara Mountains, and the desolate "Empty Quarter" of central Saudi Arabia.

Aqaba
Situated at the top of its namesake gulf, Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-colored desert to the north. Its sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most pristine on the Red Sea, and Jordanians hope to preserve them through careful planning. Beyond the modernity of Aqaba itself, the UNESCO treasure of Petra – an ancient rock-carved Nabataean city once lost to the Western world – and the wonders of the Wadi Rum await discovery.

Rhodes
Rich with natural beauty and colorful history, Rhodes represents one of the most architecturally varied locations in Europe. Hellenistic, Byzantine, Medieval and Turkish influences intermingle with abundant sunshine and dry air to cast a magnificent light over the island that the ancients dedicated to Apollo, the God of Light.

Istanbul
The only city in the world that spans two continents, Istanbul is an icon of history, art and beauty in both Europe and Asia. Here, centuries-old architecture meets modern luxuries, and a melting pot of faiths, flavors and traditions rivals the mosaic masterpieces within its exquisite buildings. Places like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the famed Blue Mosque - each a jaw-dropping display of cultural riches.
Sailing Dates
  • 29 Mar 2022
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 29/03 Mumbai (Bombay), India overnight
2 30/03 Mumbai (Bombay), India 06:00 PM
3 31/03 At sea    
4 01/04 At sea    
5 02/04 Salalah, Oman 07:00 AM 05:00 PM
6 03/04 At sea    
7 04/04 At sea    
8 05/04 At sea    
9 06/04 Safaga (Luxor) 07:00 AM overnight
10 07/04 Safaga (Luxor) 06:00 PM
11 08/04 Aqaba, Jordan 07:00 AM 09:00 PM
12 09/04 At sea    
13 10/04 Suez Canal
14 11/04 Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel 07:00 AM overnight
15 12/04 Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel 07:00 PM
16 13/04 Limassol, Cyprus 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
17 14/04 Rhodes, Greece 09:00 AM 05:30 PM
18 15/04 At sea    
19 16/04 Istanbul, Turkey 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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