Gods, Kings & Pharaohs: Crossing the Suez Canal - Egypt, Jordan & Israel


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Ship
Harmony V
City
Tel Aviv to Aqaba


Overview

Embrace your wanderlust and discover the world on a deeper level. Cross the Suez Canal, discover Israel, Egypt and Jordan. An expert Egyptologist on board and on shore will enhance your experience with insights that bring each destination to life for a very well-rounded perspective. Join us during the winter and spring months when you'll enjoy cooler temperatures that will make your exploration of these historical sites and ancient ruins comfortable. Wadi Rum in Jordan, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatsepsut Temples in Luxor, the Pyramids in Cairo and more ancient treasures await.

Overview

  • PHHVC
  • 8 Days
  • Harmony V

Cruise Itinerary

  • Tel Aviv (Israel)
  • Aqaba (Jordan)

Departures

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Cruise Itinerary

EMBARKATION at 13:30. Departure to Port Said and overnight at sea.


Morning arrival in Port Said. Optional all-day excursion to Cairo. Return to the ship by 22:00 for the ship to join the Canal Convoy at 22:30. Overnight transiting the Suez Canal.


Day transiting the Suez Canal. Afternoon canal exit in Suez - Overnight at sea to Hurghada.


Mid-day arrival in Gubail or El Gouna - Swim stop and deck BBQ. Late arrival in Hurghada. Overnight in port.


1-night/2-day excursion to Luxor - Overnight at Luxor hotel - Optional Luxor excursion: Morning bus transfer to Luxor for a 2-day/1-night land tour to this magnificent Ancient City. The complimentary trip includes transfer to Luxor and overnight at a deluxe hotel, but not the excursions which are optional. In the afternoon, after checking in, optional excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight in Luxor hotel.


Morning optional excursion in Luxor to discover the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the only ever female Pharaoh, and to the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon return to Hurghada to re-embark the ship. Overnight at sea to Aqaba.


Mid-day arrival in Aqaba - Optional WADI RUM excursion. The desert of Wādī Ramm, translated either as "Valley of light sand" or as "Roman Valley" (the latter due to the propensity of Roman architecture in the area), known also as "Valley of the Moon", is the largest desert valley (wadi) in Jordan. This cut into the sandstone and granite rock desert valley has been used as a background setting of extraterrace planet’s surface in numerous science-fiction films and since 2005 has become one of UNESCO's protected World Heritage Sites. Overnight in port.


DISEMBARKATION at 9:00 am after breakfast.


Itineraries are subject to change.


Harmony V

Vessel Type:  Motor Yacht Length:  55 metres Passenger Capacity:  49  Built:  2009 Imagine a place far from home that feels just like home, where the borders are delineated by the golden shores of the sea; and home is wherever the anchors drop. Imagine 179 feet of comfort, beauty, and safety classified by the latest International “Safety of Life at Sea” (SOLAS) standards. Imagine your floating home on board the sleek, contemporary state of the art Mega Yacht that sails the seas under the name HARMONY V, waving her Greek flag through the wind. Discover the world by sea at 10 knots per hour, in her un-rushed pace, one island or seashore at a time. Harmony V loves to seduce her select 49 guests with her sleek lines and ample deck space redefining what yachting was meant to be. A spacious lounge with ample space, dining areas decorated with warm colors, large windows offering pristine views of all destinations, shaded areas and outdoor bar and loungers are just some of the elements that define her essence. 360° views of unobstructed ocean are your eyes’ canvas painted with ocean blue and deep green mountains. Mingle with likeminded travelers in` our public areas, enjoy a moment to yourself in our ample deck space, or retreat to your cabin-sanctuary all offering windows or portholes connecting you with Mother Nature’s wonders. Harmony V’s experienced crew of 18 is trained with hospitality at heart to pamper her guests and guarantee the ultimate home away from home experience. Home at Sea Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge - Bar, Indoor & Outdoor Restaurant, Audiovisual in Lounge, Mini library, Beach Towels, Snorkeling equipment, Kayak, Board Games, Swimming Platform, Wi-Fi  Comfort Zone Windows: upper & main deck cabins, Triple Occupancy cabins: Category A, Flat-Screen TV, Mini Safe, Mini Fridge, CD & DVD player, En suite bathroom with shower, Individually controlled A/C, Hairdryers, Telephone for internal use, Central music

Highlights

• Luxor. Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, but that comes nowhere near describing this extraordinary place. Enjoy a 2-day/1-night complimentary trip to Luxor, a magnificent Ancient City. Optional excursions in Luxor include a discovery of the Valley of the Kings, the Hatschepsut Temple, dedicated to the only ever female Pharaoh and the Colossi of Memnon. • Wadi Rum. The dessert of Wādī Ramm, known also as "Valley of the Moon", is the largest desert valley (wadi) in Jordan. This cut into the sandstone and granite rock desert valley has been used as a background setting of extra-terrace planets surface in numerous science-fiction films and since 2005 has become one of UNESCO's protected World Heritage Sites. • Cairo. Giza is most famous as the location of the Giza Plateau: the site of some of the most impressive ancient monuments in the world, including a complex of ancient Egyptian royal mortuary and sacred structures, the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and a number of other large pyramids and temples.

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