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From Barcelona to Jeddah

A Journey through Catalan Shores to Saudi Arabian Mystique

Dates:
9 Jan - 21 Jan 2028
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
9
Ship:
Explora V
Cruise Line:
Explora Journeys
Fares:

From £5,875 pp

Naples old town, Italy

From Barcelona to Jeddah

A Journey through Catalan Shores to Saudi Arabian Mystique

Dates:
9 Jan - 21 Jan 2028
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
9
Ship:
Explora V
Cruise Line:
Explora Journeys
Fares:

From £5,875 pp

Voyage Itinerary

9 January

Setting sail from Barcelona

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, is one of our favourite ports of call. From the warren-like medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic to the fantastical modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí, from the dizzy heights of Mount Tibidabo to the golden sands of Barceloneta, there's never a dull moment in this most beguiling of cities. Take a stroll along the Ramblas, soak up the wonderful art of Picasso and Miró, or experience the electrifying atmosphere of a match at the Camp Nou. Barcelona is truly a city with something for everyone.

View from Park Guell, Barcelona
View of the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Don't miss

Gaudí’s crowning masterpiece, the church of La Sagrada Familia, is an utterly unique building, a soaring structure that’s rich in bizarre little details. It’s also still not finished; despite the fact that construction began in 1882, the current completion date is scheduled for 2026!

10 January - At sea

11 January

Italy: Rome (Civitavecchia)

One of the world’s great cities, Rome continues to dazzle and delight visitors with a potent mix of architectural marvels, continent-defining history and buzzing nightlife. The Colosseum, the Vatican and the Forum are among the big ticket items, with the crowds to match, though in truth you will find history around almost every corner.
Rome skyline

12 January

Italy: Naples

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre of Naples rewards exploration, and in addition to the many cultural treasures waiting to be unearthed Neapolitans are rightly proud of their food; this is where you’ll find the best pizza in Italy. The city also acts as a gateway to the fascinating remains of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the beautiful Amalfi coast.
View of Naples and Vesuvius, Italy

13 January

Italy: Messina

Situated on the north eastern tip of Sicily, so close to the Italian mainland you can almost touch it, Messina is the busy main entry point to the island. The city was flattened by an earthquake in 1908, and again by Allied bombing in 1943, so few historical sights remain, although the cathedral is one of Sicily’s most impressive.
Neptune's fountain, Messina, Sicily

14 January to 15 January - At sea

16 January

Egypt: Port Said (Cairo)

Port Said is the gateway 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

17 January

Egypt: Suez

18 January

Egypt: Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm El-Sheikh is Egypt’s most popular beach resort, situated on the Red Sea coast on the Sinai Peninsula. The wonderfully warm waters of the Ras Mohamed National Park offer fantastic snorkelling and diving, and other nearby attractions include the impressive Byzantine-era St Catherine’s Monastery.
Beach in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

19 January

Jordan: Aqaba

Aqaba is Jordan’s principal beach resort, situated on the Red Sea coast close to the Israeli border. The main attraction in Aqaba itself is the incredible diving, though many visitors will choose to instead use the port as a jumping off point for the 'Rose City' of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
Aqaba, Jordan

20 January - At sea

21 January

Arriving in 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

The ship

Explora V

Capacity:
922 Guests
Style:
Luxurious resort-style vessel offering an intimate yachting experience in stylish surrounds.

The Explora Journeys fleet continues to expand and the fifth vessel, Explora V, launches in December 2027 offering inaugural journeys in the Mediterranean and Arabian Peninsula.

What we love

Explora Journeys continues to grow whilst still nurturing its commitment to sustainability and Explora V will be LNG-powered and will also be the first ship in the fleet to be equipped with next-generation fuel cell readiness, allowing the ship to use hydrogen as a power source.

Learn more about Explora V

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
    • Hotel Arts, Barcelona

      Where to stay in Barcelona

      The lovely Hotel Arts on the sea front is perfectly located for a pre- or post-cruise stay, and has great restaurants too.

    • Girona, Spain

      Explore Catalonia

      Take a day trip to the attractive city of Girona, with its fascinating mix of Gothic, Moorish and Modernist architecture, as well as an exceptionally well preserved Jewish Quarter.

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