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From Jeddah to Athens (Piraeus)

A Journey through Ancient Wonders & Vibrant Mediterranean Cultures

Dates:
5 Mar - 15 Mar 2028
Duration:
10 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
8
Ship:
Explora I
Cruise Line:
Explora Journeys
Fares:

From £4,590 pp

Hegra, Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia

From Jeddah to Athens (Piraeus)

A Journey through Ancient Wonders & Vibrant Mediterranean Cultures

Dates:
5 Mar - 15 Mar 2028
Duration:
10 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
8
Ship:
Explora I
Cruise Line:
Explora Journeys
Fares:

From £4,590 pp

Voyage Itinerary

5 March to 6 March

Setting sail from Jeddah

The port city of Jeddah has long been a cultural crossroads, serving as the gateway to Mecca for pilgrims making the Hajj, and there's a cosmopolitan feel here that other Saudi cities lack. The old Al-Balad neighbourhood is home to the city's most characterful buildings, while the buzzing Corniche promenade is a great spot for people watching.

Jeddah old city, Saudi Arabia

7 March

Saudi Arabia: Al Wajh (Al-'Ula)

The Red Sea port of Al Wajh is the gateway to Al-'Ula and the ancient Nabataean city of Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hegra was only opened to tourists in 2020, and the rock-hewn tombs are reminiscent of its much more famous sister city, Petra, which lies a few hundred miles to the north in Jordan.
Hegra, Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia

8 March to 9 March

Egypt: Luxor

Prepare to be amazed – the thin belt of greenery along the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt gives Luxor a lush setting for an extraordinary collection of tombs, temple complexes and stone structures that hint at the magnificence of this former Ancient Egyptian capital.
Sunset over Temple of Karnak, Luxor

10 March

Egypt: Ain Sukhna (Cairo)

Ain Sukhna is the nearest Red Sea port to Egypt's capital, Cairo. Obviously the highlight of your visit may well be the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, but on no account neglect a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which has a truly stupendous collection of ancient artefacts, not least, of course, the Tutankhamen treasures.
Cairo, Egypt

11 March

Egypt: Suez

12 March - At sea

13 March

Greece: Rhodes

Sun-kissed Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands, is steeped in history; the medieval heart of Rhodes Town was once home to the crusading Knights of St John, and later fell to the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The hillside village of Lindos, with its pretty whitewashed houses, is another highlight.
Rhodes old town, Greece

14 March

Turkey: Kusadasi

The Turkish port of Kusadasi is the gateway to Ephesus, one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. This was the Roman capital of Asia Minor, and the remains constitute the most complete classical city in Europe.
Ephesus Shrine

15 March

Arriving in Athens (Piraeus)

Athens is a city awash with historical and cultural significance, but it's much more than an open air museum; this is a dynamic, bustling metropolis, and a place where history is still very much unfolding.
Acropolis of Athens, Greece
Mount Lycabettus, Athens

Our tip

Once you have seen the essentials, explore further afield and you will immediately escape the tourist crowds. Visit Kerameikos cemetery, for example, or Mount Lycabettus.

The ship

Explora I

Capacity:
922 Guests
Style:
Aiming for the feel of a 'luxury resort at sea' these ships offer sleek and stylish décor, spacious public areas and accommodation, and an abundance of choice.

Explora I launched in 2023 with Explora II following in 2024, and these luxury all-inclusive resort-style vessels marked the entrance of new cruise line Explora Journeys into the luxury cruise market.

What we love

These identical ships feature spacious accommodation, generous outdoor areas, a huge choice of restaurants, an attractive guest to crew ratio of 1.25 to 1, three outdoor pools and a fourth with a retractable glass roof, these ships really have it all.

Learn more about Explora I
Explora Journeys' - Explora I - Atoll Pool

inclusions

  • Meals in a choice of venues including room service
  • Open bar policy throughout the ship
  • Onboard entertainment and enrichment programme
  • WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • Electra Palace Hotel, Athens

      Extend your stay in Athens

      At Mundy, we have long been hunting for the perfect Athenian hotel - our favourite so far is the Electra Palace in Plaka.

    • Amphitheatre at Delphi, Greece

      Excursions from Athens

      Delphi is an absolute must – you’ll need a full day though, it’s quite a drive.

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