Athens To Doha Cruise

Day 1 - Athens

Arrive: Wed 23 September 2026 / Depart: Wed 23 September 2026 at 17:00

Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

Day 2 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Thu 24 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 24 September 2026 at 17:00

Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Day 3 - Bodrum

Arrive: Fri 25 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 25 September 2026 at 17:00

A playground for yachters, tourists and jet setters, modern Bodrum stands on the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus. You can still see the foundations of the mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by earthquakes. The Knights of St. John used its stones to build Bodrum Castle, fascinating not only as a medieval monument but also for the Museum of Underwater Archaeology within its walls, which includes a display of the oldest known shipwreck.

Day 4 - Heraklion

Arrive: Sat 26 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 26 September 2026 at 17:00

Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages.

Day 5 - Rhodes

Arrive: Sun 27 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 27 September 2026 at 16:00

Enjoy a walking tour of the old fortified city and stand in awe of the impressive Grand Master's Palace. See where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood and savor the charm of this remarkable walled town. Or drive along the scenic coast to Lindos. Enjoy the whitewashed little town and climb to the ancient acropolis, its temples and wonderful views.

Day 6 - Limassol

Arrive: Mon 28 September 2026 at 11:00 / Depart: Mon 28 September 2026 at 18:00

Limassol is the jumping off point to explore the ancient riches of Cyprus. See ruins, majestic mountains and scenery, stunning beaches, and vast groves of lemons, oranges and olives. 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 like the Cathedral of St. John, the Venetian fortifications, a restored old town and mosque, and the Cyprus Museum.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Suez Canal Transit

Day 9 - Aqaba

Arrive: Thu 01 October 2026 at 09:30 / Depart: Thu 01 October 2026 at 23:00

Visit Aqaba’s castle fortress, archaeological museum and mosque. Or journey to magnificent Petra, an ancient city hidden behind rugged mountains. As you enter Petra’s main square through a narrow chasm, the superb facades of imposing monuments carved into the cliffs are revealed, the hues of the stone changing as the sun moves across the sky.

Day 10 - Sharm El Sheikh

Arrive: Fri 02 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 02 October 2026 at 21:00

See how the emerging tourism meshes with ancient traditions of the Sinai Peninsula. You can also windsurf, golf, snorkle, dive and shop in this modern Red Sea city.

Day 11 - Luxor

Arrive: Sat 03 October 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 03 October 2026 at 19:00

Take a thrilling journey to Luxor and see the majestic Karnak and Luxor temples. Cross the Nile to the famed Valley of the Kings with the long forgotten tomb of Tutankhamun, the nearby mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the enormous Colossi of Memnon. Or take a jeep safari into the desert to a Bedouin settlement and enjoy the dramatic beauty of the vast sand dunes.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Jeddah

Arrive: Mon 05 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 05 October 2026 at 18:00

Jeddah, a Saudi Arabian port city on the Red Sea, is a modern commercial hub and gateway for pilgrimages to the Islamic holy cities Mecca and Medina. Resort hotels, beaches and outdoor sculptures line the Corniche, a seafront promenade anchored by the iconic King Fahd’s Fountain. The city’s Al-Balad historic district dates to the 7th century and retains traditional homes built from coral.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Salalah

Arrive: Fri 09 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 09 October 2026 at 17:00

Discover this lovely old city, its charming streets, museums and lively souks. Travel into a lush countryside of coconut and banana plantations, mountains and seascapes to Job's Tomb. Or explore a rugged landscape of desert, fishing villages and starkly beautiful mosques. Visit ancient Mirbat, the medieval capital of Dhofar and the starting point for camel caravans.

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Dubai

Arrive: Mon 12 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 12 October 2026 at 23:00

Explore this amazing emirate where ultra-modern architecture soars over traditional Arab styles. See the impressive Jumeirah Mosque and stroll through the narrow alleys of old Dubai. Visit a museum in a former all-boys school or journey along Dubai Creek in a dhow. Visit fascinating Sharjah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its fabulous souks.

Day 21 - Abu Dhabi

Arrive: Tue 13 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 13 October 2026 at 17:00

As the world's richest city, Abu Dhabi boasts opulent hotels, museums and a yacht-filled marina, all marvels of modern architecture. Explore the emirate's old souks, sip a fragrant Arabic coffee, ride the dunes on an exhilarating desert safari, or dive into dazzling marine life.

Day 22 - Doha, Qatar

Arrive: Wed 14 October 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 14 October 2026

Qatar’s capital and largest city displays a broad sea-front corniche lined with impressive, towering, and strikingly modern architecture. View it from the sea with a ride on a traditional dhow. Notable highlights include the I.M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art, which houses the largest collection of Islamic artifacts in the world and the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum displays one man’s massive collection of everything from cars to stamps and ancient treasures.