Sail through the legendary Suez Canal on this 16-day cruise from India to Greece. Stop in Oman and Egypt as you sail to grasp the unique history of the region.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Mumbai, the glamor capital of India, and board the SeaDream II. Settle in to your cabin and attend a welcome dinner to introduce you to the ship and her crew. Set sail in the evening.
Day 2-3: At Sea
Spend a few days at sea as you sail for the Salalah Peninsula.
Day 4: Salalah, Oman
Explore the historical and beautiful streets of Salalah.
Day 5-9: At Sea
Sail for the coast of Egypt.
Day 10: Safaga, Egypt
Sail for Safaga, named for the red cast of the surrounding mountains, Mare Rostrum ('the Red Sea'). The Red Sea has always been the marine gateway between Europe and Asia. Tea and spice, elephants, and gemstones were traded for European goods across the narrow body, and strong desert winds – currents that still carry thousands of migrating birds back to the shores of the sheltered sea – favored seafarers. Ancient ports have been rediscovered as fine diving and fishing resorts. Port Safaga was established to manage Egypt's phosphate exports, but it has grown into a resort. Disembark the ship to wander the colorful streets and encounter the locals.
Day 11: At Sea
Spend a day at sea as you sail for Suez.
Day 12: Suez
Arrive at the Suez Canal, the first attempt to link the Egyptian Empire with Asia. Egyptian civilization has always drawn its strength from the fertile Nile Valley, and the overland route to the Red Sea was tantamount to a chokehold on regional prosperity. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a narrow channel was excavated in the 13th century, and even though exact details are lost, perhaps Seti I or Ramses II oversaw the project. Even if it was built, the desert has since reclaimed it.
Day 13: Suez Canal Transit
Sail through the Suez Canal on your way to Alexandria.
Day 14: Alexandria (Cairo)
Arrive in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. At its height, the Egyptian Empire dominated most of the known world from Cairo, but Alexander the Great envisioned a new Greek city to serve as his legacy and recognized the natural harbor just west of the Nile Delta for its strategic potential. Alexandria, which serves as modern Egypt's largest port, is an important center of commerce.
Day 15: At Sea
Spend a day at sea as you sail for Greece.
Day 16: Athens (Piraeus)
In the morning, arrive in Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece. One of the world's oldest cities, its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Before transferring to the airport, explore the heritage of the classical era by exploring a number of ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon.
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We are so glad that we chose Adventure Life. The service is top-notch. Everything is well taken care of and we just have to print the documents and go. Franny even gave us timely updates on possible airport strike.
KC Chan
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.