Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from 'Aqaba
12 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Raiya, departing 'Aqaba and calling at Sharm El Sheikh, Sokhna, Suez Canal Transit, Haifa, Limassol and Antalya and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Raiya
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- 'Aqaba
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
'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
- Day2
'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
- Day3
Sharm El Sheikh
- Day4
Sokhna
- Day5
Suez Canal Transit
- Day6
Haifa
- Day7
Haifa
- Day8
Limassol
A southern coastal city on Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, set around a long seafront promenade. A medieval castle anchors the old town, and the port is a base for the ancient ruins of Kourion and the wine villages of the Troodos foothills.
- Limassol Castle
- Kourion ruins
- seafront promenade
- Day9
Antalya
- Day10
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
- Day11
Bodrum
A resort town on Turkey's southwest Aegean coast, set on a twin bay beneath the Castle of St. Peter, built by the Knights of St. John. The site of the ancient Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, it is now known for its marina, whitewashed lanes, and nightlife.
- Bodrum Castle
- Mausoleum ruins
- Marina waterfront
- Day12
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
- Day13
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
- 3 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from 'Aqaba FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Sokhna, Suez Canal Transit, Haifa, Limassol, Antalya, Rhodes, Bodrum, Mykonos and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from 'Aqaba and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Emerald Raiya.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.