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Ancient Wonders - Aqaba to Athens via the Suez Canal

13 days
From Aqaba to Athens
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Aqaba

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
    Landmarks
    Red Sea
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Aqaba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Petra ancient city
    • Explore Wadi Rum UNESCO-protected desert wilderness
    • Snorkelling in coral reefs
    • Diving in crystal-clear waters
    • Visit archaeological sites
    Landmarks
    Petra
    Wadi Rum
  3. Day 3

    Aqaba to Sharm El-Sheikh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Diving in coral reefs
    • Snorkelling
    • Visit Old Market
    • Explore Sinai Peninsula desert landscapes
    Landmarks
    Red Sea
    Sinai Peninsula
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Sharm El-Sheikh to Ain Sokhna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Great Pyramids of Giza
    • Explore Cairo
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
    Cairo
  5. Day 5

    Suez Canal Transit

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Suez Canal
  6. Day 6

    Haifa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mount Carmel
    • View Shrine of the Bab
    • Explore Baha'i Gardens (Hanging Gardens of Haifa)
    Landmarks
    Mount Carmel
    Shrine of the Bab
    Baha'i Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Haifa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore northern Israel
    • Stroll through gardens
    • Sample local cuisine
  8. Day 8

    Haifa to Limassol

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Akrotiri Salt Lake and Wetlands
    • Birdwatching (especially flamingos in winter)
    Landmarks
    Akrotiri Salt Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Limassol to Antalya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town (Kaleici)
    • Visit Roman-era harbour walls
    • See Hellenistic gates
    • Explore Ottoman-era houses
    Landmarks
    Kaleici (Old Town)
  10. Day 10

    Antalya to Rhodes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Medieval City/Old Town
    • Walk Street of the Knights
    • Visit Palace of the Grand Master
    • Sample local dishes (melekouni, pitaroudia)
    Landmarks
    Medieval City of Rhodes (Old Town)
    Street of the Knights
    Palace of the Grand Master
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  11. Day 11

    Rhodes to Bodrum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
    Landmarks
    Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Bodrum to Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Mykonos Town
    • Visit historic windmills
    Landmarks
    Mykonos Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Farewell Reception & Dinner), Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
    Landmarks
    Athens
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, J. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type J.

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    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt.Jordan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Jordan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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