A Grand Journey Through Ancient Myths & Enchanting Sand-Swept Splendour

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026 🏁 Monday, December 14, 2026 🌙 25 Nights Piraeus 🚢 EXPLORA II
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Piraeus Greece Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive 2026-11-19 00:00:00 Depart 2026-11-19 20:00:00
Day 2
Mykonos Greece Dance until dawn in legendary beach clubs where Mediterranean sunsets meet world-class DJs and crystal-clear waters.
Arrive 2026-11-20 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-20 21:00:00
Day 3
Kusadasi Turkey Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive 2026-11-21 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-21 18:00:00
Day 4
Rhodes Greece Wander the medieval streets of the Old Town and stand before the legendary Palace of the Grand Masters, where crusader history comes alive.
Arrive 2026-11-22 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-22 20:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Istanbul Turkey Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2026-11-24 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-24 11:00:00
Day 7
Istanbul Turkey Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2026-11-25 00:00:00 Depart 2026-11-25 13:00:00
Day 8
Vólos Greece Wander through charming tavernas in the waterfront quarter while gazing at the Pelion Mountains rising dramatically behind this enchanting Thessalian port.
Arrive 2026-11-26 09:00:00 Depart 2026-11-26 20:00:00
Day 9
Thessaloníki Greece Wander among Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques that reveal centuries of cultural layers in Greece's most underrated Mediterranean city.
Arrive 2026-11-27 09:00:00 Depart 2026-11-27 20:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Piraeus Greece Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive 2026-11-29 07:00:00 Depart 2026-11-29 20:00:00
Day 12
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete Greece Wander through the legendary Palace of Knossos to discover Europe's oldest civilization and the mythical home of King Minos.
Arrive 2026-11-30 09:00:00 Depart 2026-11-30 18:00:00
Day 13
🌊 At Sea
Day 14
Port Said Egypt Navigate the engineering marvel of the Suez Canal while crossing between continents on this historic maritime gateway.
Arrive 2026-12-02 07:00:00 Depart 2026-12-02 21:00:00
Day 15
🌊 At Sea
Day 15
Suez Egypt Witness the engineering marvel of massive container ships navigating through one of the world's most strategic waterways while exploring nearby ancient temples and desert landscapes.
Arrive 2026-12-03 16:30:00 Depart 2026-12-03 17:00:00
Day 16
🌊 At Sea
Day 17
Jeddah Saudi Arabia Explore the enchanting Al-Balad historic district where centuries-old coral stone architecture and bustling traditional souks reveal Saudi Arabia's rich maritime heritage.
Arrive 2026-12-05 10:00:00 Depart 2026-12-05 13:00:00
Day 18
Jeddah Saudi Arabia Explore the enchanting Al-Balad historic district where centuries-old coral stone architecture and bustling traditional souks reveal Saudi Arabia's rich maritime heritage.
Arrive 2026-12-06 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-06 01:00:00
Day 19
🌊 At Sea
Day 20
🌊 At Sea
Day 21
🌊 At Sea
Day 22
Salalah Oman Wander through the emerald-green Khareef monsoon forests and discover the legendary frankincense markets of this Arabian coastal gem.
Arrive 2026-12-10 09:00:00 Depart 2026-12-10 18:00:00
Day 23
🌊 At Sea
Day 24
Muscat Oman Wander through ornate souks filled with frankincense and spices, then marvel at the stunning Grand Mosque's intricate Islamic architecture.
Arrive 2026-12-12 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-12 17:00:00
Day 25
Khasab Oman Sail through dramatic fjord-like mountains and discover hidden lagoons teeming with tropical fish in one of Arabia's most breathtaking coastal wonderlands.
Arrive 2026-12-13 09:00:00 Depart 2026-12-13 18:00:00
Day 26
Dubai United Arab Emirates Ascend the world's tallest building to glimpse the glittering desert metropolis sprawling beneath pristine Arabian skies.
Arrive 2026-12-14 07:00:00

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From $11,090 per person 25 nights on EXPLORA II with Explora Journeys
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