Piraeus/Athens, Rhodes, Limassol, Alexandria, Port Said, Sokhna Port, Safaga, Sharm El Sheik-, Aqaba, Jeddah, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Piraeus port is the gateway to Athens center. Don't miss the Parthenon, the temple to Athena which looms over Athens from its perch atop the Acropolis, an eternal icon of art and civilization. Completed in 438 B.C., the temple still astounds as the flowering of Greek art and architecture. When you come down off the hill, don't miss a visit to the Ancient Agora, Syntagma Square, the Acropolis Museum and the city's historic centre, around Plaka. Ideally, sit and relax at a cafe on the foot of the hill, sample some Greek souvlaki or a frappe, take a glance back up the hill from time to time and give the goddess her due.

Rhodes is an enchanting island that shines green and white, surrounded by the blue waters of the eastern Aegean. It is strewn with small towns and was merely one of the most glorious cities of antiquity, the world- renowned Island of the Knights. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood more than 100 feet high at the edge of the harbor, before an earthquake toppled it in 226 B.C. Of the statue, nothing remains, but Rhodes Old Town, a World Heritage Site, remains one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and a place of pilgrimage for cruise travelers. Stroll along the medieval streets and the wonderful fortifications, walk along the Street of the Knights and visit the Palace of the Knights.

Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus and important transit harbor in the Mediterranean, located on the island's south coast, in the Greek sector of Cyprus. A delicious place to sun-worship. Limassol Castle occupies a dominant position in the landmark and tourist attractions in the city. It is the imperial castle where Richard the Lionhearted married Queen Berengaria in 1191. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of Museums (Archaeological, Folk Art) and archaeological sites (Kourion, Limassol Castle, Amathus Ruins etc).

Founded in c. 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria became an important center of the Hellenistic civilization and remained the capital of Hellenistic and Roman & Byzantine Egypt for almost one thousand years. Alexandria flourished as the most important harbor and capital of Egypt and today is the second biggest city in the country. The Royal Library or Ancient Library of Alexandria, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The impressive city wad built on the delta of the river Nile and often is characterized as the "bright pearl of the Mediterranean". It is filled with museums and provides access to the Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Port Said is a port on the Egyptian Mediterranean coast. The city was founded in 1859 and has since grown tremendously with fortified influence from the French, the English and locals

A walk in Corniche will reveal to you the maritime dominance and power of the city. While the 19th century consulates and mansions that adorn the entrance to the mighty Suez Canal will leave you with no choice but to stop and admire the noise, activity and sounds around you. At the same time, the historic centre invites you to the roar of local shops and vendors in the open-air bazaar where modern boutiques spring up next to the old shops. The National Military Museum gives an in-depth picture of the canal's history as the sandy beaches adorned with umbrellas and sunbeds seem to be worlds away from the relentless commercial movement in the sea.
Port Said is constantly evolving but its heart remains faithful to its naval present and past.

Ain Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. It is situated 55 km south of Suez and approximately 120 km east of Cairo. Recent archaeological excavations have shown that there was an ancient Egyptian port and settlement in this area. The site was first brought to attention in 1999 by Professor Mahmud Abd El Raziq French and Egyptian archaeologists have been investigating this area since that time. As early as the Old Kingdom, seafaring expeditions on the Red Sea were organized from this port. Similar material was also found at the Wadi Maghareh, where many Old Kingdom inscriptions are found.

Safaga is located 53 km south of Hurghada, on the coast of the Red Sea, Egypt. This small tourist resort, is a favourite water sports destination in the Red Sea Riviera, with several hotels and bungalows and it is famous for its pristine atmosphere, black sand-dunes and mineral springs which have acquired specific characteristics for remedy of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Though small, it has a thriving tourism industry, specialising in scuba diving and kite surfing. From here, Luxor, in the Nile Valley in central Egypt, is 3,5 hours each way.

Safaga is located 53 km south of Hurghada, on the coast of the Red Sea, Egypt. This small tourist resort, is a favourite water sports destination in the Red Sea Riviera, with several hotels and bungalows and it is famous for its pristine atmosphere, black sand-dunes and mineral springs which have acquired specific characteristics for remedy of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Though small, it has a thriving tourism industry, specialising in scuba diving and kite surfing. From here, Luxor, in the Nile Valley in central Egypt, is 3,5 hours each way.

The seaside resort of Aqaba is located in the far south of Jordan and forms a great base from which to explore various places of interest in the South of the country and the Red Sea. Aqaba is a microcosm of all the good things Jordan has to offer, including a fascinating history with some outstanding sites - the Aqaba Fort (only outside), the Aqaba museum and a 4th c. roman church- , excellent hotels and activities, superb visitor facilities, good shopping and welcoming people. It is an aquatic playground, offering some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world. From Aqaba you can visit Petra, a World Heritage Site and Jordan's cultural treasure. You will be amazed as you pass through the Siq, a deep, twisting sandstone passage that leads you at al Khazneh ("The Treasury"), a monumental Greek-influenced edifice that emerges from the cliff. Among the sights, you will marvel the Street of Facades,the Roman Theater and the Monastery.

Jeddah is a city in the Hijaz region of the Red Sea, which is the largest urban center in Saudi Arabia. It is considered the largest city in the province of Makkah. It is the largest seaport in the Red Sea and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia. Its port was expanded to accommodate large vessels in the early 1970s, which is considered to be the largest in the world upon completion

The capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat is a beautiful Middle Eastern city offering visitors diverse attractions, a low-rise gem, wedged between Arabian Gulf and scenic mountains. Once ashore witness lavish palaces, Zawawi Mosque, its pink marble crowned by a gilded dome and Muttrah Souq, a jumble of crafts and clothing perfumed with spices and frankincense. Take time and explore Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th and 14th centuries, the impressive forts Al-Jalali, in the harbor of the old city of Muscat and Al Mirani, which overlooks the Sea of Oman, visit the spectacular Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, enjoy a stroll through Qurum National Park. Muscat also offers several museums and, further afield, the unique opportunity to watch camel racing and bull fights. 

Doha is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf and is the capital city of the State of Qatar. Qatar is the world's richest and most cosmopolitan nation on the Arabian Peninsula. Doha, once a small port, today is full of impressive, towering buildings of strikingly modern architecture and luxury shops such as the Pearl or the Villaggio Shopping Mall. Visit the stunning Museum of Islamic Art which houses the largest collection of Islamic artifacts in the world and the unique Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum with its magnificent exterior and its dazzling collections from cars to stamps and Islamic treasures.

Abu Dhabi is the lavish capital of the United Arab Emirates, built on a small peninsula surrounded by small islets. During your visit at this marvelous city of contrasts, with the fascinating blend of modern-day development and intriguing history, you can ride the world’s fastest roller-coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park, spend an afternoon at the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, infused with the region’s culture and religion or Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, situated in a contemporary building of typical Islamic design with arched columns, elaborate courtyards, and well designed gardens and beautifully carved doorways. Also interesting and one of the most important highlights, is the Qasr al-Hosn fort, known as :the white fort", the oldest stone building in the city and seat of the government for more than 170 years.

Stretching along the southernmost shores of the Arabian Gulf, cosmopolitan Dubai is often described as a city of contrasts. On one side, sparkling tall buildings, glitzy shops and sun-soaked beaches of a glamorous seaside destination, on the other side, a city rooted in tradition and history. Wander the narrow streets of the Al Bastakiya historic district, where you can take in the sights and sounds of bustling souks (markets) or the quiet wonder of local mosques. Dubai is a wonderful word for shopping, in the most impressive shopping malls, such ast the Mall of the Emirates that also hosts the ski centre, and the Dubai Mall, which are a tempting world of shopping opportunities.