Doha To Athens Cruise

Day 1 - Doha, Qatar

Arrive: Thu 13 May 2027 / Depart: Thu 13 May 2027 at 17:00

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.

Day 2 - Dubai

Arrive: Fri 14 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 14 May 2027 at 17:00

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 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Salalah

Arrive: Mon 17 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 17 May 2027

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 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Jeddah

Arrive: Fri 21 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 21 May 2027 at 22:00

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 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Luxor

Arrive: Sun 23 May 2027 at 08:00

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 - Luxor

Depart: Mon 24 May 2027 at 18:00

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 13 - Aqaba

Arrive: Tue 25 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 25 May 2027 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 14 - Sharm El Sheikh

Arrive: Wed 26 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 26 May 2027 at 19:00

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 15 - El Sokhna

Arrive: Thu 27 May 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 27 May 2027 at 20:00

Day 16 - Suez Canal Transit

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Limassol

Arrive: Sun 30 May 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 30 May 2027 at 16:00

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 19 - Rhodes

Arrive: Mon 31 May 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 31 May 2027 at 18:00

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 20 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Tue 01 June 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 01 June 2027 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 21 - Athens

Arrive: Wed 02 June 2027 at 05:00 / Depart: Wed 02 June 2027

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.