Embark on the adventure of a lifetime when you Cruise the Middle East and discover a region rich in history and cultural diversity. Witness the birthplace of civilizations and all the major religions up close.
In planning your odyssey to the Middle East, check the calendar for religious high holidays like Ramadan. You’ll want to avoid sailing to the exciting ports of call on the Middle East cruise deals during such dates. In observance, all shops, museums and dining venues close. However, temperatures between October and May allow for superb sailing opportunities regardless of any religious restrictions.
Among the exciting destinations to be experienced with Middle East cruise deals are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Aswan, Bahrain, Muscat, Petra, Cairo, Damascus, Sharm-El-Sheikh, Haifa, Jerusalem plus much more. Embark from a wide selection of piers for voyages ranging from ten to forty-one days. These include Athens, Rome, Istanbul, Alexandria, Savona, Dubai and Mumbai.
Experience utmost luxury onboard vessels featured in Middle East cruise deals. Indulge in exotic spa treatments while in search of the elixir of youth. Attend an art auction, a wine tasting session or try your luck at the casino. Dine on fantastic cuisine and enjoy Las Vegas style shows. Wake up in your elegant suite to the beauty of blue seas and soak up the rays by the pool or on your own sundeck.
If you disembark in Abu Dhabi, take a drive on the road along the Persian Gulf to the “Round Structure” a 2,200 year old tomb.
When in Bahrain, visit a 7th century Khamis mosque said to be the oldest in the Gulf.
Feast your eyes on futuristic skyscrapers upon your arrival in Dubai. Take a trip to the Mall of the Emirates to cool off by skiing indoors.
Arrive in Ashdod. Take a guided excursion to Jerusalem one of the world’s most respected cities. See the Western Wall which was once part of the Temple of Solomon. View the Holy Sepulcher, the Mosque of Omar and the Mount of Olives. Travel to Galilee, Mount Carmel, the Dead Sea or Eilat.
Head out to the pyramids of Giza or a 9th century citadel while in the ancient city of Cairo.
Marvel in the dramatic scenery of Aden on the coast of Yemen. Shop for handicrafts and spices at the souks of Doha in Qatar.
Middle East cruise deals are your passport to a region like none other.
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▪ Cruise over the bustling metropolis of Dubai in a hot air balloon.
▪ Explore Luxor’s mesmerizing Valley of the Kings, which houses some of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
▪ Ride the endless sand dunes in Dubai on a 4 x 4 jeep.
▪ Snorkel in the tantalizing aquamarine waters in the Gulf of Aqaba.
▪ Stroll through Muscat’s colorful open-air market.
▪ Stroll through the magnificent Bahai Gardens in the port city of Haifa.
▪ Trek through Petra’s Siq, a narrow gorge surrounded by towering cliffs at least 100 meters high.
▪ Visit ruins dating back some 9,000 years in Al-Beidra, Petra.
▪ Visit the mind-boggling pyramids of Giza.
▪ Wander through the ancient city of Yemin’s historical capital of Sanaa.