Explorer, Icons, Antiquities & Monuments ex Dubai to Istanbul
Cruise Line Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Ship Seven Seas Explorer
Destination Africa - North & Middle East
Nights 19
Departure Date 25 Apr 2022
Description 19 Night Cruise sailing from Dubai to Istanbul onboard Seven Seas Explorer.

Seven Seas Explorer® is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, enjoy a musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night.

Highlights of this cruise:

Dubai
Located in the northeast United Arab Emirates, bustling Dubai attracts visitors with its international facilities and exotic, yet cosmopolitan lifestyle. Known as the Hong Kong of Arabia, Dubai’s modern duty-free shopping malls and traditional souks offer some of the best bargains in the world on such luxury items as gold jewelry and designer creations. For a more historic outing, visitors can explore the museum at Al Fahidi Fort or venture out into the Old Quarter of Bastakia.

Luxor (Safaga)
Cross the Nile to the famed Valley of the Kings and the magnificent tomb of Tutankhamen and the huge mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. In the evening, witness the fabulous sound and light show at Karnak. Take a jeep safari into the desert to a Bedouin settlement for sweet tea and flatbread and enjoy the dramatic beauty of the sunset over the sands. Buy lovely hand-painted papyrus copies of tomb paintings, mother-of-pearl inlaid boxes, alabaster trinkets, jewelry, and replicas of ancient artifacts. Enjoy sizzling lamb dishes, falafel, and myriad other Middle Eastern and Egyptian specialties.

Aqaba
Aqaba, in southwestern Jordan, is the only seaport of Jordan. It is also our gateway to Petra, which dates back to perhaps 7000 BC and was one of the earliest known farming communities in the Middle East. The town was built out of solid red rock and features intricate carvings. It was once the capital of the flourishing Nabataean civilization that stretched from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. Enter the site through a half-mile long chasm and come face-to-face with the magnificent Treasury, Petra’s ancient masterpiece.

Jerusalem (Haifa)
Visit the land of miracles - Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha, or venture to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. See the largest hanging gardens in the world at the Bahai Gardens of Haifa. The Panorama Center in Central Carmel offers some of the country’s best women’s clothing stores. For antiques and crafts, head to the boutiques on Massada Street. South of Haifa, the artists’ village of Ein Hod offers hand-blown glass, pottery, silver, gold, and crafts. From French to Continental to Middle Eastern cuisine, dining choices abound. Fresh fish and grilled lamb dishes are the highlight. The best dessert is homemade kanafeh, a traditional ancient dish of baked sweet cheese, pistachio and honey.

Limassol
Limassol is the jumping off point to explore the ancient riches of Cyprus. View ruins, vast groves of lemons, oranges and olives, majestic mountains and scenery, and stunning beaches. Visit Lemesos Castle, where Richard-the-Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre, and its fascinating museum. Or stroll through ancient Curium and admire its stunning mosaics, theater, basilica and panoramic views over the sea. Venture inland to Nicosia and its wonders, the Cathedral of St. John, the Venetian fortifications, a restored old town and mosque and the Museum. Take home some lovely lace, copper items, jewelry and pottery. Enjoy a selection of appetizers so extensive it can be a hearty meal as well as fresh seafood accompanied by a delicious glass of wine.

Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Europe’s classical metropolis, Ephesus, was one of the largest cities in all of the Roman Empire, boasting one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Explore the ruins of its massive Theater, the Temple of Hadrian and the magnificent Celsus Library.

Istanbul
Once serving as the capital of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, Istanbul today offers impressive architecture, historic sites, dining, shopping, nightlife and exotic atmosphere. Spend time in the Old City to explore renowned places, like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
Sailing Dates
  • 25 Apr 2022
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Quad Per Person Single Per Person
G2 - Deluxe Veranda Suite AU $16,870 AU $25,140 AU $33,410 Request Price
G1 - Deluxe Veranda Suite AU $17,160 AU $25,430 AU $33,700 Request Price
F2 - Superior Suite AU $17,520 AU $25,790 AU $34,060 Request Price
F1 - Superior Suite AU $17,810 AU $26,080 AU $34,350 Request Price
E - Concierge Suite AU $18,250 AU $26,520 AU $34,790 Request Price
D - Concierge Suite AU $18,540 AU $26,810 AU $35,080 Request Price
C - Penthouse Suite AU $21,760 AU $30,030 AU $38,300 Request Price
B - Penthouse Suite AU $22,190 AU $30,460 AU $38,730 Request Price
A- Penthouse Suite AU $22,630 AU $30,900 AU $39,170 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 25/04 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 9:00 PM
2 26/04 At sea    
3 27/04 At sea    
4 28/04 Salalah, Oman 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
5 29/04 At sea    
6 30/04 At sea    
7 01/05 At sea    
8 02/05 At sea    
9 03/05 Safaga (Luxor) 6:00 AM
10 04/05 Safaga (Luxor) 6:00 PM
11 05/05 Aqaba, Jordan 7:00 AM 10:00 PM
12 06/05 At sea    
13 07/05 At sea    
14 08/05 Haifa, Israel 6:00 AM
15 09/05 Haifa, Israel 8:00 PM
16 10/05 Limassol, Cyprus 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
17 11/05 Rhodes, Greece 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
18 12/05 Kusadasi, Turkey 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
19 13/05 Istanbul, Turkey 1:00 PM
20 14/05 Istanbul, Turkey
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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