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A Grand Journey from Arabian Sands to Hellenic Grandeur

Ship: Explora II   
Departure: Monday, March 15, 2027
Nights: 10 nights
Departs: Jeddah
Returns:
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
10
Nights
Days at Sea
5
Sea Days
Ports
5
Ports
Countries Visted
4
Countries
  • Itinerary

    A Grand Journey from Arabian Sands to Hellenic Grandeur

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, March 15, 2027 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Embark 5:00 PM

    Jeddah is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. The city is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city. With a thousand years of trading behind it and home to some of the world most successful merchants, it is natural that Jeddah is the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. Read more about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    2 Tuesday, March 16, 2027 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 8:00 AM 8:00 PM

    Jeddah is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. The city is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city. With a thousand years of trading behind it and home to some of the world most successful merchants, it is natural that Jeddah is the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. Read more about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    3 Wednesday, March 17, 2027 At Sea
    4 Thursday, March 18, 2027 Luxor, Egypt 7:00 AM 9:00 AM

    Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley. Luxor has much to offer the traveller, from vast temples to ancient royal tombs, travelling through spectacular desert and river scenery, as well as a bustling modern life. Luxor has often been called the world's greatest open air museum, as indeed it is, and much more. Read more about Luxor, Egypt

    5 Friday, March 19, 2027 Luxor, Egypt 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

    Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley. Luxor has much to offer the traveller, from vast temples to ancient royal tombs, travelling through spectacular desert and river scenery, as well as a bustling modern life. Luxor has often been called the world's greatest open air museum, as indeed it is, and much more. Read more about Luxor, Egypt

    6 Saturday, March 20, 2027 Sokhna, Egypt 7:00 AM 9:00 PM

    Sokhna is a resort town in Egypt on the Gulf of Suez. It is located about 45 km south of Suez and has some of the best resorts on the Red Sea. Its Arabic name translates as "hot spring", after the sulfur springs originating in a nearby Eastern Desert mountain. Read more about Sokhna, Egypt

    7 Sunday, March 21, 2027 Crossing The Suez Canal
    7 Sunday, March 21, 2027 Crossing The Suez Canal
    8 Monday, March 22, 2027 At Sea
    9 Tuesday, March 23, 2027 Rhodes, Greece 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Rhodes, Greece

    Rhodes is the principal city of the island of the same name, situated in the Aegean Sea. It is renowned for having the longest summer of any of the Greek islands. It is famous for being the site of the Colossus of Rhodes - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - as well as being the home of the Citadel of Rhodes, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Read more about Rhodes, Greece

    10 Wednesday, March 24, 2027 Kusadasi, Turkey 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey

    11 Thursday, March 25, 2027 Piraeus (Athens)
  • Ship

    Explora II Overview

    Explora II

    Dive into the vibrant heartbeat of urban life melded with the luxurious touch of European sophistication aboard Explora II. Embark on a gastronomic voyage with five-star dining experiences, find peace with ocean wellness programs, and revel in the ultimate comfort of beautifully appointed suites, all while being mesmerized by the breathtaking ocean views. As an esteemed part of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys leads the charge towards a greener future. Explora II champions this mission with its advanced hybrid energy technologies, thorough waste management practices, and eco-friendly initiatives. Explora's unwavering dedication to the planet ensures the absence of single-use plastics, both onboard and on land, solidifying our commitment to sustainability.

  • Cabins

    Explora II Cabins

    Suites

    Suites

    Suites on the Explora II Suites on the Explora II

    Cabin Types

    OR, CR, SR, RR, CO, GP, PP, DP, PH, GT, OT4, OT3, OT2, OT1

    Size: 1,668 sq. ft. with 1,345 sq. ft. of terrace area.The iconic Ownerrsquo;s Residence creates the largest accommodation on-board, with multiple harmonious spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind. Stand in awe of the panoramic ocean views from your private outdoor terrace - featuring a spacious whirlpool - and enjoy intuitive, intelligent service with a dedicated private butler.bull; Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea Separate living, dining and sleeping areasbull; Abundant lounge area with fireplacebull; Dining table for 8 guestsbull; Spacious work desk area Private bar, replenished according to the guestsrsquo; preferencesbull; Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teasbull; Laptop-size safebull; Guest lavatory and powder roombull; Butler pantry area

  • Deck Plans

    Explora II Deck Plans

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  • A Grand Journey from Arabian Sands to Hellenic Grandeur

    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora II Departure: Monday, March 15, 2027 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Jeddah Returns:

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