Cruise itinerary
10-Night Middle East Cruise from Sokhna
10 nights · Middle East · 7 ports of call
10-night Middle East cruise aboard Emerald Kaia, departing Sokhna and calling at 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Safaga, Yanbu al-Bahr and Jeddah.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Kaia
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Middle East · Western Asia
- Departs
- Sokhna
- Returns
- Jeddah
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sokhna
- Day2At sea
- Day3
'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
- 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
Sharm El Sheikh
- Day6
Hurghada
- Day7
Safaga
A Red Sea port on Egypt's eastern coast, ringed by desert and coral reefs. It serves mainly as the sea gateway to the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on the Nile, a long inland drive away, while its own shore is known for diving and snorkelling.
- gateway to Luxor
- Red Sea reefs
- Valley of the Kings
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Yanbu al-Bahr
- Day10
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
- Day11
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
Upcoming departures
- 20 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Middle East Cruise from Sokhna FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Middle East cruise calls at Sokhna, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Safaga, Yanbu al-Bahr and Jeddah.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Sokhna and ends in Jeddah.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Emerald Kaia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.