Cruise itinerary
13-Night Europe Cruise from Jeddah
13 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
13-night Europe cruise aboard Crystal Symphony, departing Jeddah and calling at At Sea, 'Aqaba, Luxor, Suez Canal Transit, Alexandria and Soúda, Crete and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Symphony
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Jeddah
- Returns
- Valletta
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Jeddah
A Red Sea port on Saudi Arabia's western coast and the historic gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. The restored coral-stone houses of Al-Balad form the old town, while a long corniche runs beside the modern waterfront.
- Al-Balad old town
- Jeddah corniche
- King Fahd Fountain
- Day2
Jeddah
A Red Sea port on Saudi Arabia's western coast and the historic gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. The restored coral-stone houses of Al-Balad form the old town, while a long corniche runs beside the modern waterfront.
- Al-Balad old town
- Jeddah corniche
- King Fahd Fountain
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
'Aqaba
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day5
Luxor
- Day6
Luxor
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Suez Canal Transit
- Day9
Alexandria
Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Corniche seafront
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Soúda, Crete
The port of Chania on the northwest coast of Crete, set beside Souda Bay, one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural harbours. It opens onto the old Venetian quarter of Chania, with its lighthouse, harbour-front, and lanes of the former Turkish town.
- Chania old town
- Venetian lighthouse
- Souda Bay
- Day12
Katakolon
A small port on Greece's western Peloponnese coast, best known as the gateway to ancient Olympia. The sanctuary where the original Olympic Games were held lies a short drive inland, among ruined temples and the old stadium.
- Ancient Olympia
- Olympic stadium
- Temple of Zeus
- Day13
Siracuse, Sicily
A historic city on the southeast coast of Sicily, once among the greatest powers of the ancient Greek world. The island of Ortigia holds its baroque core and a temple-turned-cathedral, beside a vast archaeological park with a Greek theatre.
- Ortigia island
- Greek theatre
- Baroque cathedral
- Day14
Valletta
Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- Grand Harbour
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
Upcoming departures
- 5 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Europe Cruise from Jeddah FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Europe cruise calls at Jeddah, At Sea, 'Aqaba, Luxor, Suez Canal Transit, Alexandria, Soúda, Crete, Katakolon, Siracuse, Sicily and Valletta.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Jeddah and ends in Valletta.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Crystal Symphony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.