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Ancient civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean

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 Cruise Length
11 Days
 Cruise Starts
Aqaba
 Cruise Finishes
Valletta
11 Day Ancient civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean Itinerary (Ponant)
Countries Explored: Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Malta
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Ship Class
Ponant Explorers
Passengers
184
Crew
118
Launched
2018
Cruise Code
AQJLVA10

Overview

Board Le Bougainville for a brand-new 11-day cruise from Aqaba and the Jordanian shores to the capital of Malta, Valletta. As you sail along the waters of the Near East on this journey through the Eastern Mediterranean, the cultural discoveries and stunning landscapes are sure to impress you.After your embarkation in Aqaba, your first port of call will be Eilat in Israel. You will be able to discover the majestic fortress of Massada looming over the Dead Sea.You will sail on to Egypt, where you will call at Ain Sukhna in the northern Gulf of Suez. This Egyptian city is the ideal departure point...read more for discovering the wonders of Ancient Egypt, such as the pyramids of Giza and the Colossus of Ramesses II.You will cross the world-famous Suez Canal, built by Ferdinand de Lesseps and widened recently to facilitate trade. You will then join Rhodes, whose old medieval town, built by the Knights of St John, is surrounded by ramparts. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: its famous Colossus. You will then set a course for Turkey, where you will call at Kusadasi. An old fishing village with history going back 5,000 years, not far from the Ephesus site, the town is now one of the country's most famous seaside resorts.Your ship will take you to the southern Aegean Sea to discover the capital of Crete, Heraklion, built on a hillside overlooking the port and encircled by formidable Venetian walls.Your cruise will come to an end in Valletta, capital of the island of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Aqaba
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18:00
Day 2: Eilat
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Day 3: Cruising At Sea
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Day 4: Ain Sukhna
05:00
19:15
Day 5: Crossing The Suez Canal
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Day 6: Cruising At Sea
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Day 7: Rhodes
07:00
16:00
Day 8: Kusadasi
08:00
14:00
Day 9: Heraklion, Crete
08:00
14:00
Day 10: Cruising At Sea
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Day 11: Valletta
08:00
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.

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