Crossing the Suez Canal: Egypt, Jordan & Israel
CAD $TBA
8 Days / 7 Nights
Embrace your wanderlust and discover the world on a deeper level. Cross the Suez Canal, discover Israel, Egypt and Jordan. An expert Egyptologist on board and on shore will enhance your experience with insights that bring each destination to life for a very well-rounded perspective. Join us during the winter and spring months when you'll enjoy cooler temperatures that will make your exploration of these historical sites and ancient ruins comfortable. Wadi Rum in Jordan, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatsepsut Temples in Luxor, the Pyramids in Cairo and more ancient treasures await.
Itinerary
Embarkation at 13:30. Departure to Port Said and overnight at sea.
Morning arrival in Port Said. Optional all-day excursion to Cairo. Return to the ship by 22:00 for the ship to join the Canal Convoy at 22:30. Overnight crossing the Suez Canal.
Day crossing the Suez Canal. Afternoon canal exit in Suez – Overnight at sea to Hurghada.
Mid-day arrival in Gubail or El Gouna – Swim stop and deck BBQ. Late arrival in Hurghada. Overnight in port.
1-night/2-day excursion to Luxor – Overnight at Luxor hotel – Optional Luxor excursion: Morning bus transfer to Luxor for a 2-day/1-night land tour to this magnificent Ancient City. The complimentary trip includes transfer to Luxor and overnight at a deluxe hotel, but not the excursions which are optional. In the afternoon, after checking in, optional excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Morning optional excursion in Luxor to discover the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the only ever female Pharaoh, and to the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon return to Hurghada to re-embark the ship. Overnight at sea to Aqaba.
Mid-day arrival in Aqaba – Optional Wadi Rum excursion. The desert of Wādī Ramm, translated either as “Valley of light sand” or as “Roman Valley” (the latter due to the propensity of Roman architecture in the area), known also as “Valley of the Moon”, is the largest desert valley (wadi) in Jordan. This cut into the sandstone and granite rock desert valley has been used as a background setting of extraterrace planet’s surface in numerous science-fiction films and since 2005 has become one of UNESCO’s protected World Heritage Sites. Overnight in port.
Disembarkation at 9:00 am after breakfast.
Dates & Prices
| Start/End | Nights | Sailing Schedule | Starting From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv / Herzliya Marina, Israel / Aqaba, Jordan | 7 | $2,180 |
*Price per person for cruise only, based on double occupancy. Port charge of $936 is excluded. Due to the dynamic nature of availability and pricing, please contact us at click here to contact us directly for sailing schedule and full pricing.
Featured Inclusions
Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
1-night accommodation in Luxor hotel with all meals
Buffet breakfast and two meals daily
Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
Fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability)
English-Speaking Cruise Escort Egyptologist
Ship Information
M/Y Harmony V
The Harmony V is a modern elegant yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world. The 55 meter long/8.2 meter wide Mega-Yacht was rebuilt/launched in 2009 and complies with Eurosolas safety regulations while its powerful engines, generators and state of the art stabilizers will allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
