Canadian World Traveller Summer 2019 Issue

guided excursion to the only remaining
Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great
Pyramid of Giza. Leaving the desert
behind, guests will travel to the cacophony
of Cairo, where they will see some of the
most famous historic monuments such as
the Cairo Citadel, Cairo Tower and
Mosque of Muhammad Ali, before rejoining
the cruise in Port Said.
Journeying east, guests will arrive in
Ashdod, the gateway to Jaffa, Tel Aviv,
Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Exploring the
holy landmarks in Jerusalem, including
Temple Mountain, the Wailing Wall and
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and
visit the birthplace of Jesus Christ,
Bethlehem. Guests can embark on an
‘Optional Experience’ to Israel’s most
famous religious sights and cultural highlights,
from trendy Tel Aviv to the ancient
port city of Jaffa, before rejoining the
cruise and travelling to Cyprus.
The sophisticated seaside port of Limassol
emerges on the horizon! Spend the afternoon
exploring the medieval Old Town or
stroll along the seafront of promenade
and cobbled streets to the old fishing harbour.
Guests can decide on visiting the
Prokymea Sculpture Park to admire the
works of Cypriot, Greek and international
artists, or sit back at one of the seaside
cafés and savour a Cypriot coffee before
boarding the ship to continue on thier
onward northern journey.
Arriving in Rhodes, one of the most popular
vacation destinations in Greece travellers
will explore the beautiful beaches
and centuries-old history! From the
medieval Old Town of Rhodes, with its
thick stone walls, ancient ruins and
Crusade heritage to embarking on a
medieval tour of the ancient Lindos
Acropolis and Citadel of the Knights – the
possibilities are endless. Travellers will
rejoin the cruise in time for dinner and
depart for Kusadasi.
In Kusadasi, the gateway to the ancient
Greek city of Ephesus, guests will join an
included excursion to the UNESCO World
Heritage Site, home to the Temple of
Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World. Strolling along the marble
colonnades to Hadrian’s Temple and the
Great Theatre, carved into the side of Mt.
Pion and later consider spending time
exploring the vibrant Turkish seaside setting
with a stroll along its seafront promenade,
before returning to the ship for an
evening dinner.
Returning to Athens, travellers will be
transferred to a hotel, where they will have
the full day to spend at leisure – to simply
relax or explore. Stroll through the Plaka,
spend time watching people go about
their day in Syntagma Square or go in
search for the city’s tastiest souvlaki,
washed down with the local raki. During
the evening, travellers will join fellow travel
companions for a rousing celebration to
toast to a fantastic three-continents journey!
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