Cruise itinerary
17-Night Europe Cruise from Sokhna
17 nights · Europe · 14 ports of call
17-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Kaia, departing Sokhna and calling at Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Hurghada, Safaga, Suez Canal Transit and Paphos and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Kaia
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean · Middle East · Western Asia · Red Sea
- Departs
- Sokhna
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Sokhna
- Day2
Sharm El Sheikh
- 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
Hurghada
- Day6
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Suez Canal Transit
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Paphos
- Day11
Larnaca
- Day12
Paphos
- Day13
Antalya
- Day14
Rhodes
The largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, off the Turkish coast, with one of Europe's best-preserved medieval walled towns. The Old Town keeps the cobbled Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master, while Lindos and its acropolis lie down the coast.
- Medieval Old Town
- Palace of the Grand Master
- Lindos Acropolis
- Day15
Agios Nikólaos, Kríti
A resort town on the eastern coast of Crete, built around the small saltwater Lake Voulismeni at the edge of the harbour. It looks out over the Gulf of Mirabello toward Spinalonga, the former Venetian fortress and leper colony on its islet.
- Lake Voulismeni
- Spinalonga island
- Mirabello Gulf
- Day16
Santorini
The crescent rim of a flooded volcanic caldera in the Greek Cyclades, its whitewashed villages strung along cliffs high above the sea. Fira and Oia draw crowds for sunset views, while the caldera's dark beaches and the ancient site of Akrotiri lie below.
- Oia sunset
- Fira town
- Caldera cliffs
- Day17
Mykonos
A Cycladic island in the Aegean known for whitewashed houses and a lively summer scene. Ships anchor off the main town, where windmills overlook the sea, the Little Venice quarter meets the waves and sandy beaches stretch along the south coast.
- Windmills
- Little Venice
- Chora town
- Day18
Piraeus
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
Upcoming departures
- 7 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Europe Cruise from Sokhna FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Europe cruise calls at Sokhna, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Hurghada, Safaga, Suez Canal Transit, Paphos, Larnaca, Antalya, Rhodes, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, Santorini, Mykonos and Piraeus.
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 Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Emerald Kaia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.