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Abu Dhabi
Admire the ornate beauty of the mosques
Qatar
Look for traditional dhow boats sailing near Doha
Dubai
Stefan Tomic
Walk along the beaches of Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Rastislav Sedlak
Explore glittering Dubai
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Explore the Middle East and experience its rich history, multicultural cities, natural wonders and unique cultures on one of these 6 top Middle East cruises for 2026 and 2027. We take you from ancient grand cities to modern metropolises, with amazing sights along the way. Some of the most popular activities on our Middle East trips include Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, and Snorkeling. Discover with your expert local English-speaking guides who will show you the hot spots and the off-the-beaten-path hidden gems. Our Middle East cruises start from $5,261 for cruises of 11 to 21 days. Contact Adventure Life today to learn more about our top Middle East cruises.
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Walk along the beaches of Dubai
from $14,100
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Dubai to Athens

18 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Shadow
  • Walk ancient Petra
  • Visit Luxor’s temples
  • Sail through the Suez Canal
  • Experience Alexandria history
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Dubai / Athens
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation, Wildlife Viewing
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Sail on an 18-day cruise aboard Silver Shadow from Dubai to Athens. Start among Dubai’s modern landmarks, relax with days at sea, and discover Salalah’s frankincense history and coastal beauty. Walk Petra’s carved sandstone paths, explore Luxor’s temples and tombs, transit the Suez Canal, and end with two days in Alexandria.
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Enjoy the calm waters of the Red Sea
from $14,190
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From Saudi Arabia to Egypt

Jeddah - Egypt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Kaia
  • Explore Jeddah’s Al-Balad UNESCO
  • Discover Yanbu’s vibrant reefs
  • Experience Safaga’s tranquil charm
  • Visit Eilat’s marine wonders
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Saudi Arabia / Ain Sukhna
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Snorkeling
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Experience an 11-day Red Sea cruise from Jeddah aboard the Emerald Kaia, visiting historic ports like Yanbu and Safaga, and beautiful destinations such as Sharm El-Sheikh, Eilat, and Aqaba. Your adventure culminates in Ain Sokhna, showcasing the region's rich history, culture, and stunning scenery.
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Admire the ornate beauty of the mosques
from $14,000
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Mahe to Dubai

18 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Shadow
  • Discover Muscat’s grand mosque
  • Cruise Khasab desert fjords
  • Visit Abu Dhabi landmarks
  • Marvel at Dubai skyline
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Mahe / Dubai
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Urban Exploration
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Set out on an 18-day cruise from Mahe, Seychelles, to Dubai aboard Silver Shadow. Explore Praslin’s beaches, Oman’s cultural gems, and Abu Dhabi’s majestic mosques. Enjoy scenic sea days, guided tours, and Arabian wonders from Muscat to Doha and Bahrain, before ending amid Dubai’s soaring skyline.
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Facade of Kom Ombo Temple by night
from $5,262
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Complete Egypt Adventure

12 Day Itinerary
  • Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara tour
  • Grand Egyptian Museum visit
  • Nile cruise with temple stops
  • Luxor tombs and temples tour
  • Temple of Hathor at Dendarah
  • Red Sea beach and desert trip
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Cairo / Cairo
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Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, Biking, Fishing
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Discover Egypt on a 12-day tour with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Dashour, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. Explore Luxor’s temples and tombs, visit Dendarah, then unwind by the Red Sea in Hurghada before ending in Old Cairo.
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Profile of the Great Sphinx of Giza
from $18,795
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Essence of Egypt & Jordan

Cairo - Amman - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III
  • Explore Giza's pyramids
  • Discover Luxor’s Karnak Temple
  • Visit Valley of the Nobles
  • Admire Dendera’s temple reliefs
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Pyramids of Giza / Amman
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Set sail on a 21-day journey from Cairo to Amman aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, visiting Egypt's Great Pyramids and Luxor temples, as well as Jordan's Dead Sea and Petra's iconic Treasury—experience rich history and stunning landscapes, including Jerash and the biblical site of Jesus' baptism.
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The pyramids of Giza
from $10,486
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Egypt in Depth

Roundtrip Cairo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III
  • Tour the Great Pyramids
  • Visit the Osiris temple in Philae
  • Relax on the shores of the Red Sea
  • Discover Quwwn Hatshepsut's temple
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Cairo / Cairo
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Experience a 15-day cruise on the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, exploring Egypt’s iconic sites like the Great Pyramids and Abu Simbel. Enjoy a blend of history, archaeology, and relaxation along the Nile and the Red Sea.
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