Norwegian Sky — 21-Night Middle East Cruise from Piraeus

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21-Night Middle East Cruise from Piraeus

21 nights · Middle East · 13 ports of call

21-night Middle East cruise aboard Norwegian Sky, departing Piraeus and calling at Rhodes, Alexandria, Suez-kanalen (transit) Egypten, Sokhna, Safaga and Sharm El Sheikh and 6 more.

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Ship: Norwegian Sky
Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Duration: 21 nights
Region: Middle East
Departs: Piraeus
Returns: Dubai

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Piraeus
  Depart 17:00
  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
Day
2
- Rhodes
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
3
At sea
Day
4
- Alexandria
  Arrive 06:00 · Depart 22:00
  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
Day
5
At sea
Day
6
- Suez-kanalen (transit) Egypten
Day
7
- Sokhna
  Arrive 06:00 · Depart 20:00
Day
8
- Safaga
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 22:00
  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
Day
9
At sea
Day
10
- Sharm El Sheikh
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
Day
11
- 'Aqaba
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
  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
Day
12
At sea
Day
13
- Jeddah
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
  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
Day
14
At sea
Day
15
At sea
Day
16
At sea
Day
17
At sea
Day
18
- Muscat
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
19
At sea
Day
20
- Doha
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
21
- Abu Dhabi
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
  The capital of the United Arab Emirates, spread across islands on the Persian Gulf. Greener and more measured than Dubai, it is known for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre's domed outpost on Saadiyat Island and Corniche waterfront.
  - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
  - Louvre Abu Dhabi
  - the Corniche
Day
22
- Dubai
  Arrive 07:00
  A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
  - Burj Khalifa
  - Gold Souk
  - Dubai Creek

Upcoming departures

9 Sep 2026

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21-Night Middle East Cruise from Piraeus FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 21-night Middle East cruise calls at Piraeus, Rhodes, Alexandria, Suez-kanalen (transit) Egypten, Sokhna, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba, Jeddah, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

How many days are spent at sea?

9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Piraeus and ends in Dubai.

How long is this cruise?

21 nights aboard Norwegian Sky.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 9 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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