“Palmyra For A While Stood Forth The Rival Of Rome”

EDWARD GIBBON

Cairo to Athens

It is the variety, scale and good state of preservation of the ancient sites in Syria that impresses both the classical history enthusiast and the discerning amateur. From the splendour of ancient Palmyra to the magnificent bazaars of Aleppo and the greatest of all Crusader castles, Krak des Chevaliers, Syria boasts some of the most spectacular archaeological remains in the world. On this voyage you will also visit Egypt to see the Pyramids of Giza and the breathtaking sites of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. The ship will also call in at Beirut, Lebanon for an excursion to Baalbek. And, as you make your way to Athens, the Aegean Odyssey will dock in Limassol in Cyprus and Antalya in Turkey.

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Departure dates:

Nov 20, 2010

date	port	Features	Arrive	Depart
Day 1	DEPARTURE	Depart North America
Day 2	CAIRO, Egypt	Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 3	CAIRO, Egypt	Morning tour to the PYRAMIDS at GIZA Afternoon visit to the Museum of Antiquities - Pharaonic Art and Treasures of Tutankhamun's Tomb
Day 4	LUXOR, Egypt	Flight to LUXOR, hotel check-in Evening sound & light show at KARNAK
Day 5	SAFAGA, Egypt	Full day tour of KARNAK, Temple of Amun, visit to THEBES, VALLEY OF THE KINGS Drive to Safaga to board the Aegean Odyssey	embark	10.00pm
Day 6	SHARM, Egypt	Visit St Catherine's Monastery and WELL OF MOSES. Afternoon at leisure in SHARM EL-SHEIKH	6.00am	6.00pm
Day 7	AT SEA	Cruising the Gulf of Suez with lectures on board
Day 8	SUEZ CANAL, Egypt	Daytime sailing through the magnificent SUEZ CANAL
Day 9	BEIRUT, Lebanon	Full day tour to HELIOPOLIS (Baalbek)	7.00am	8.00pm
Day 10	TARTUS, Syria	Morning tour of the KRAK DE CHEVALIERS Afternoon tour to PALMYRA, Temples of Bel and Nebo, The Tomb Tower. Dinner and overnight at hotel	6.00am	overnight
Day 11	TARTUS, Syria	Morning visit to the ruins and Museum Drive back to Tartus and sail to Latakia		midnight
Day 12	LATAKIA, Syria	Full day tour of ALEPPO, CITADEL, GREAT MOSQUE. Alternative optional tours to Salah al-Din's Castle or APAMEA	6.00am	8.00pm
Day 13	LIMASSOL, Cyprus	Morning visit to Kourion, including the Stadium and sanctuary of Apollo Hylates Afternoon at leisure in LIMASSOL	7.00am	5.00pm
Day 14	ANTALYA, Turkey	Tour to PERGE and ASPENDOS with Roman theatre. Afternoon at leisure in ANTALYA	8.00am	6.00pm
Day 15	AT SEA	Cruising the Cycladic islands
Day 16	PIRAEUS, Greece	Disembark and transfer to Athens Airport for flight home	6.00am	disembark

Cruise Map & Gallery

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Itinerary Inspirations

Defenders of the Faith: The Castles of The Crusaders
Buried Treasures: Unearthing The Secrets of Pharaonic Egypt
Citadels, Temples and Legends: The History and Archaeology of Syria
Warrior Queen: The Life of Queen Zenobia and The Role of Women in Antiquity