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A Journey through Ancient Wonders & Vibrant Mediterranean Cultures

Ship: Explora I   
Departure: Sunday, March 5, 2028
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 Journey through Ancient Wonders & Vibrant Mediterranean Cultures

    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 Sunday, March 5, 2028 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Embark 6:00 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 Monday, March 6, 2028 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 12:30 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 Tuesday, March 7, 2028 Alula (Al Wajh)
    4 Wednesday, March 8, 2028 Luxor, Egypt 7:00 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 Thursday, March 9, 2028 Luxor, Egypt 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 Friday, March 10, 2028 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 Saturday, March 11, 2028 Crossing The Suez Canal
    7 Saturday, March 11, 2028 Crossing The Suez Canal
    8 Sunday, March 12, 2028 At Sea
    9 Monday, March 13, 2028 Rhodes, Greece 9:00 AM 6:00 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 Tuesday, March 14, 2028 Kusadasi, Turkey 9:00 AM 6:00 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 Wednesday, March 15, 2028 Piraeus (Athens)
  • Ship

    Explora I Overview

    Explora I

    Immerse yourself in the electric pulse of city life paired with the opulence of European elegance on Explora I. Indulge in a culinary journey with five-star dining options, embrace serenity through ocean wellness offerings, and experience the pinnacle of modern convenience in elegantly designed suites, all while being captivated by the stunning vistas of the sea. As a proud member of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys is dedicated to pioneering a sustainable future. The Explora I is at the forefront of this vision, equipped with cutting-edge hybrid energy technologies, comprehensive waste management systems, and energy-efficient solutions. Explora Journeys uphold a steadfast commitment to the environment, ensuring that single-use plastics are never used onboard or ashore.

  • Cabins

    Explora I Cabins

    Suites

    Suites

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    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 I Deck Plans

    Legend

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    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora I Departure: Sunday, March 5, 2028 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Jeddah Returns:

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