Muscat, Oman to Alexandria, Egypt - 4/5/11Pharaohs and Prophets: 18-night itinerary, April 5, 2011.
Ancient wonders and exotic locales rule the waves in this up-close, 18-night adventure that sails from Oman to Egypt, Eritrea, Jordan, and the Mediterranean Sea. Explore a Sultan’s palace in Muscat. Take rest at an oasis where you’ll see frankincense tapped from boswellia trees. Travel by inflatable excursion craft to the spectacular Dahlak Archipelago – a birdwatcher’s paradise. Visit the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Snorkel above coral reefs in warm, crystal-clear waters teaming with 1,000 species of fish. Marvel at the 2,000-year-old city of Petra, complete with an 8,000-seat Roman Amphitheater. And transit the 119-mile Suez Canal from Asia to Europe. This once-in-a-lifetime journey is a daily feast for the eyes, ears, nose, and soul.
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01 | Muscat, Oman April 5, 2011
Arrive in Muscat, Oman and check into your included hotel. | Day
02 | Muscat April 6, 2011
Visit the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 20,000 worshipers. See Omani weapons, jewelry, regional costumes, and a typical Omani townhouse in the Bail Al Zubair Museum . Explore the magnificent Al Alam Palace. And shop in the vibrant Muttrah Souq.
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03 | Sur April 7, 2011
Visit Sur’s seaside fish market. Bargain hunt in the open-air Sur Souq. Stop by the dhow-building yard to see traditional Arabian fishing boats being built. | Day
04 | At Sea April 8, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Oman. | Day
05 | Salalah April 9, 2011
Stop at a wadi (oasis). Visit the tomb of Job – a sacred pilgrimage site for Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Admire panoramic views of the Qara Mountains and the Jubriah plain. Drive past the magnificent Al Husn Palace.
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06 | At Sea April 10, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Saudi Arabia. | Day
07 | At Sea April 11, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Saudi Arabia. | Day
08 | At Sea April 12, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Saudi Arabia. | Day
09 | At Sea April 13, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Saudi Arabia. | Day
10 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia April 14, 2011
Explore the local fish market. Walk the narrow alleys of historic Old City. Discover the open-air art – making Jeddah one of the largest open-air galleries in the world. Shop the Al-Alawi – the most extensive and traditional al souk in the kingdom. Enjoy an authentic Arabian meal. | Day
11 | At Sea April 15, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Egypt. | Day
12 | Safaga, Egypt April 16, 2011
Travel by private convoy to Luxor. Start at the Valley of the Kings, visiting the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the Hatshepsut Temple, and the two Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, explore the Karnak Temple. | Day
13 | Sharm el-Sheikh April 17, 2011
Spend the day swimming and snorkeling through crystal-clear waters with over 1,000 species of fish in Ras Muhammad – Egypt’s first and only National Park in 1983. | Day
14 | Nuweiba April 18, 2011
Nuweiba is suggested by some as the location of the Crossing of the Red Sea in biblical times. Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery – over 1,400 years old and built around what is thought to be Moses’ Burning Bush at the foot of Mount Moses. Marvel at priceless art, illuminated manuscripts, and its formidable fortification. | Day
15 | Aqaba, Jordan April 19, 2011
Discover the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, built around 100 B.C. Here, you’ll walk past walls over 650 feet high and the remains of 2,000-year-old terra cotta pipes. Other highlights include an 8,000-seat Roman Amphitheater, the Al Khazneh (Treasury), and the Royal Tombs. | Day
16 | At Sea April 20, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward the Suez Canal. | Day
17 | Port Suez / Canal Transit April 21, 2011
Transit the nearly 119-mile Suez Canal from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, the most direct water route between Asia and Europe. More than 8% of the world’s shipping traffic passes through the canal every year. | Day
18 | At Sea April 22, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Alexandria. | Day
19 | Alexandria, Egypt April 23, 2011
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage. |
All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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