Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Aqaba
You'll arrive in Aqaba on Jordan's Red Sea coast before 7 PM, then head straight to your luxury yacht for the evening. Getting settled on board gives you time to unwind after travel and meet the crew who'll be with you for the next stretch of the journey.
Landmarks/POIs Aqaba 
- Day 2
Aqaba
This morning you'll spend the day in Aqaba, where the waters are clear and the coral reefs are right there for snorkeling or diving. The city also has some solid archaeological sites to check out, plus it serves as a jumping-off point for trips to Petra and Wadi Rum if you want to venture inland later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit archaeological sites
- Explore coral reefs
- Optional excursion to Petra
- Optional excursion to Wadi Rum desert
Landmarks/POIs Petra Wadi Rum - Day 3
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
You're heading to Sharm El-Sheikh now, an Egyptian resort town on the Sinai Peninsula. The beaches here are beautiful and the coral reefs draw people from all over. Wandering through the Old Market gives you a feel for local life, and you can also explore some of the desert landscapes nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Diving or snorkelling
- Visit Old Market
- Explore desert landscapes
Landmarks/POIs Sharm El-Sheikh Old Market Sinai Peninsula - Day 4
Ain Sokhna, Egypt
Arriving at Ain Sokhna, a quiet seaside spot on the Gulf of Suez. From here you have options, the Great Pyramids of Giza are roughly two hours away by car if you want a day trip inland, or you can hang back and relax at the Red Sea resort right where you are.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids of Giza
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza - Day 5
Transit through Suez Canal to Ashdod, Israel
Today you're transiting the Suez Canal, the 162-kilometer waterway built back in 1869 that connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. It's a notable passage watching the shorelines change. By evening you'll dock in Ashdod, Israel, marking your arrival on the eastern Mediterranean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transit through Suez Canal
Landmarks/POIs Suez Canal - Day 6
Haifa, Israel
You'll pull into Haifa, Israel's busy port city and cultural hub with nice seaside views. The Shrine of the Bab stands out with its golden dome, and the Baha'i Gardens terrace down Mount Carmel offering good views over the city and coastline below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Mount Carmel
- Visit Shrine of the Bab
- Explore Baha'i Gardens (Hanging Gardens of Haifa)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Carmel Shrine of the Bab Baha'i Gardens - Day 7
Haifa, Israel
A second day in Haifa means you can take your time exploring. Walk through the gardens at a slower pace, try some local food, or rent a car and head north to see what's around northern Israel. It's worth not rushing through this part of the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore northern Israel
- Visit local gardens
- Sample local cuisine
- Day 8
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus comes next, a city that blends Greek, Turkish, and British culture together in interesting ways. If you time it right during winter months, the Akrotiri Salt Lake nearby hosts flamingos and other birds, which makes for good bird watching if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Akrotiri Salt Lake and Wetlands
- Birdwatching
- Explore local culture
Landmarks/POIs Akrotiri Salt Lake and Wetlands - Day 9
Antalya, Turkey
Antalya on the Turkish coast is your next port, surrounded by forests and mountains meeting the Mediterranean. The Old Town of Kaleici has a ton of history, from Roman harbor walls to Hellenistic gates and old Ottoman houses. Walking through there feels like stepping back through centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town (Kaleici)
- Visit Hellenistic gates
- Explore Mediterranean beaches
Landmarks/POIs Kaleici (Old Town) - Day 10
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes, Greece is where you'll dock now. The Old Town is a UNESCO site with four kilometers of walls surrounding medieval buildings. The Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master are the main draws. Grab some local snacks like melekouni or pitaroudia to try the regional flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Medieval City (Old Town)
- Walk Street of the Knights
- Visit Palace of the Grand Master
- Sample local cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Medieval City (Old Town) Street of the Knights Palace of the Grand Master - Day 11
Bodrum, Turkey
You're in Bodrum now, where two bays cut into the Aegean Sea. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is here, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, constructed between 350 and 353 BC. Bodrum balances that historical weight with modern shops and restaurants nicely.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Explore historic sites
- Enjoy modern resort activities
Landmarks/POIs Mausoleum at Halicarnassus - Day 12
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos appears next, the Greek island known for blending traditional island life with upscale tourism. Wandering Mykonos Town takes you through narrow whitewashed streets lined with blue doors and shutters. The historic windmills on the hill are iconic and worth the short walk to see them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos Town
- Visit historic windmills
- Experience local culture and nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Mykonos Town Historic Windmills - Day 13
Athens, Greece
Your cruise wraps up in Athens, Greece's capital and the cradle of Western civilization. After saying goodbye to your crew and the other travelers, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home or wherever you're headed next. It's the end of a long journey down the Mediterranean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Athens
