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Petra & The Holy Land: Petra to Limassol

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Join this luxurious 10-day cruise from Petra to Limassol. Explore the UNESCO treasure of Petra – an ancient rock-carved Nabataean city. Visit Ashdod, southern Israel's only Mediterranean harbor. As you sail on, don't miss Bethlehem/Galilee, a mecca for the faithful of all kinds for millennia. Check out the pulse of Larnaca found around the palm-lined promenade, filled with seafood eateries and spots for coffee or cocktails. Experience the festive atmosphere and free-flowing wines in Limassol before finally disembarking.

 
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Highlights
  • View Israel's only Mediterranean harbor Ashdod, mentioned in Old Testament
  • Explore an ancient rock-carved Nabataean city in Petra
  • Visit “beautiful coast,” Haifa in Israel
  • Discover the festive atmosphere of Limassol
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1-2: Petra (Aqaba), Jordan | Embark

Embark on the Crystal Esprit at the gorgeous Petra and spend a wonderful time here.

Situated at the top of its namesake gulf, Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-colored desert to the north. Its sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most pristine on the Red Sea, and Jordanians hope to preserve them through careful planning. Beyond the modernity of Aqaba itself, the UNESCO treasure of Petra – an ancient rock-carved Nabataean city once lost to the Western world – and the wonders of the Wadi Rum await discovery.

Day 3: Cruise the Gulf of Aqaba (Suez)

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Cruise the Gulf of Aqaba today.

Day 4: Transit the Suez Canal

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today, you sail through the Suez Canal.

Day 5: Ashdod, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
A tidy planned community built on golden dunes, Ashdod is southern Israel's only Mediterranean harbor. Yet this new city has fabulously ancient roots: Ashdod is mentioned in the Old Testament, and archaeologists have found ruins almost 4,000 years old. This is the doorway to the historic treasures of Jerusalem, and the worldly pleasures of Tel Aviv.

Day 6-7: Bethlehem, Galilee (Haifa), Israel

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  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Hebrew for “beautiful coast,” Haifa has been a mecca for the faithful of all kinds for millennia. Its slopes of Mount Carmel, UNESCO-listed Acre, and glittering coastline are all impressive, and it is also an ideal starting point for explorations of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee; Zippori, “City of Mosaics”; and the lively cosmopolitan delights of Tel Aviv.

Day 8: Larnaca, Cyprus

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The pulse of Larnaca is found around the palm-lined promenade, filled with seafood eateries and spots for coffee or cocktails. Its 6,000 years of offers much for history buffs, like the medieval fort and the Church of the biblical Saint Lazarus. The Zenobia shipwreck is among the many popular diving sites here, while the world’s last divided capital, Nicosia is a fascinating land journey.

Day 9: Limassol, Cyprus

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The wine flows freely in Limassol, and so does the festive atmosphere. The center of Cyprus' wine industry, Limassol is home to a bustling bar and restaurant scene, as well as numerous wineries that are open for tours and tastings. The city seems to be engaged in constant celebration, staging elaborate festivals throughout the year. The waterfront promenade offers a dizzying array of traditional, handmade goods to expensive designer labels.

Day 10: Limassol, Cyprus | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast aboard the ship, disembark at Limassol port.

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Solo Supplement: A select number of cabins are available for single use. The single supplement varies by cabin type, please contact us for details.
Child Discount: Children age 11 or under receive 50% off when sharing a cabin with two full paying guests. Children, regardless of age pay full rate in a double occupancy cabin.
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  • 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners
  • 9 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Access
  • All-suite, butler-serviced accommodations
  • All gratuities, shipboard and shoreside 
  • The Pantry: 24-hour self-service venue offering specialty coffees, teas, wines and nonalcoholic beverages 
  • Complimentary airport transfers between the airport and the river ship on days of embarkation and disembarkation
  • Complimentary marina and water sports equipment including a wide variety of aquatic toys (water skis, wakeboards, kayaks, jet skis, snorkeling equipment) based on destination's local rules and regulations and the discretion of the Captain due to weather and sea conditions
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  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Crystal Esprit's submersible equipment
  • Massage, s­­­­­pa services or hair styling for which separate charges may be imposed. 

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