A Grand Journey of Red Sea Riches & the Suez Canal

Itinerary

1. Day 1 , Safaga (Luxor), Egypt 2026-02-21 Departure 22:00
   Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders.
2. Day 2 , Safaga (Luxor), Egypt 2026-02-22 Departure 19:00
   Safaga will set your imagination spinning as the gateway to Luxor. Head back to the start of human history and find yourself at Karnak’s staggering complex of temples. Let Egyptologists fill in the missing pieces at Luxor Temple, built with prolific pharaoh patronage. Sail high over the Valley of Kings on a private hot air balloon and go underground to unlock the mystery at Tutankhamun’s tomb. Pay respect to the only woman Pharaoh and salute Egypt’s most considerable, Colossi of Memnon. Sparkly Safaga Red Sea escapades to stony burial chambers, mighty monuments and expressive artistry – this region offers a millennia-old flavour of the world’s greatest ancient wonders.
3. Day 3 , Aqaba (Petra), Jordan 2026-02-23 Arrival 08:00 Departure 22:00
   Welcome Middle Eastern culture with a splash of adventure. Jordan’s sun-kissed centre reels in distinct Islamic architecture with access to lunar-like landscapes and ancient archaeological wonders. Visit the stunning rock-hewn Petra and take a four-wheel-foray to the rust-coloured sands and towering rocks of UNESCO-listed Wadi Rum. Flock to observe migratory birds, dive through underwater wonders, or crack Arabian cooking inland. Support local artisans on a spice-scented stroll through colourful souks and dress to worship at stark white mosques. This movie-set region teems with elegant Arabic charm.
4. Day 4 , Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt 2026-02-24 Arrival 07:00 Departure 17:00
   Dive into raw desert adventures, glittering treasures, and world-class reefs. Float through a riot of colourful coral off Shark Bay and delve into the depths of perfectly preserved Thistlegorm. Travel out to the beating soul of Cairo for the great Pyramids and Sphinx, visit laid-back Dahab’s Blue Lagoon, or hot air balloon over the Valley of the Kings. Stop by Old Sharm to browse Souqs and impressive mosques, zip through the desert to local Bedouin villages, climb holy Mount Sinai and drop into the world’s oldest working monastery. It’s not just the year-round sunshine that lights up this beautiful region.
5. Day 5 , Ain Sokhna, Egypt 2026-02-25 Arrival 07:00 Departure 21:00
   Egypt is not shy of national treasures. While away your time in acres of nature that make Sokhna a salty playground. Explore an underwater world of reefs and petrified forestry, amble through Red Sea monasteries, and heal body and soul in sulfur springs. Yet no visit is complete without a trip to the immortal greats. Set off for the eternal talent at the Pharaohs’ stomping ground. Cast Egyptologist eyes and perhaps a camera on the almighty Pyramids, Valley Temple and Great Sphinx. With a backdrop of mountains and turmeric-hued beaches, unique nature rubs shoulders with one of the Seven Wonders.
6. Day 5 , Crossing the Suez Canal, Egypt 2026-02-25 Arrival 23:00 Departure 23:30

   Egypt’s wondrous waterway, the Suez Canal, unfolds before you on a sensorial sailing. Glide gently through the liquid link as you ebb between auspicious antiquity and modern commerce. Swish beneath bridges and traverse locks as the canal leads you beside fertile farmlands of the Nile delta and rugged desert of the Sinai Peninsula. Embrace your inner explorer to discover the world on a deeper level with this extraordinary canal expansion experience.

7. Day 6 , Crossing the Suez Canal, Egypt 2026-02-26 Arrival 16:30 Departure 17:00

   Egypt’s wondrous waterway, the Suez Canal, unfolds before you on a sensorial sailing. Glide gently through the liquid link as you ebb between auspicious antiquity and modern commerce. Swish beneath bridges and traverse locks as the canal leads you beside fertile farmlands of the Nile delta and rugged desert of the Sinai Peninsula. Embrace your inner explorer to discover the world on a deeper level with this extraordinary canal expansion experience.

8. Day 7 , Haifa, Israel 2026-02-27 Arrival 07:00
   Connect contemporary charm with ancient Biblical history and you have Haifa. Wind up the iconic Mount Carmel to where the Baha’i shrine and tropical gracefully cascade downward to modern malls and cafés. Holy expeditions lie just minutes away at the Garden of Gethsemane, Bethlehem, and the storied Sea of Galilee. Travel further inland to wonder at the sky-high Masada fortress or head below sea level to the supremely salty Dead Sea to soak in restorative mud baths. Find eternal joy in Jerusalem at the Temple Mount, Western Wall, local souks and Jaffa Gate. Haifa forms an intriguing web of diverse cultures from centuries gone by; prepare to change pace, culture and religion in a matter of steps.
9. Day 8 , Haifa, Israel 2026-02-28 Departure 20:00
   Connect contemporary charm with ancient Biblical history and you have Haifa. Wind up the iconic Mount Carmel to where the Baha’i shrine and tropical gracefully cascade downward to modern malls and cafés. Holy expeditions lie just minutes away at the Garden of Gethsemane, Bethlehem, and the storied Sea of Galilee. Travel further inland to wonder at the sky-high Masada fortress or head below sea level to the supremely salty Dead Sea to soak in restorative mud baths. Find eternal joy in Jerusalem at the Temple Mount, Western Wall, local souks and Jaffa Gate. Haifa forms an intriguing web of diverse cultures from centuries gone by; prepare to change pace, culture and religion in a matter of steps.
10. Day 9 , Time at Sea 2026-03-01
    With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.
11. Day 10 , Chania (Crete), Greece 2026-03-02 Arrival 07:00 Departure 19:00
    Untrod, untravelled yet a muse for artists and poets since time immemorial, Chania is a cultural crossroads where eclectic architecture bears witness to ancient empires. Lose yourself in narrow streets lined with Venetian townhouses and Byzantine churches, where hidden corners reveal bougainvillaea-covered courtyards and well-worn workshops. Woodcarvers and weavers flaunt their wares in covered markets, stalls piled high with olive oil and fragrant herbs from the surrounding hillsides. Beyond the ancient shipyards and leather tanneries of Halepa, a Homeric wonderland of fathomless beaches is rendered in shades of dazzling blue. Lazy afternoons turn into romantic evenings at harbourside restaurants, where pastel sunsets streak the sky and the Egyptian lighthouse stands tall.
12. Day 11 , Piraeus (Athens), Greece 2026-03-03 Arrival 07:00
    Athenians don’t live in the past. Ahead of its time, Athens exudes glamour and a sense of possibility - housing galleries, gelaterias, bijoux boutiques alongside a plethora of museums. And you can’t help but marvel at the archaeological wonders of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Stroll through vibrant streets and markets, dance at buzzing bouzoukia, sing along in tavernas. At night, head to the harbour, where dimly lit bars serve the local ice cold beer. And, as you inhale the salty air and watch Greek fishing boats peacefully depart for their catch, reflect on this ancient city's progressive attitude.