10 Night Cruise sailing from Limassol to Aqaba aboard Emerald Azzurra.

Journey from Limassol, Cyprus, to Haifa on the north slope of Mount Carmel before exploring Ashdod, known for its biblical history. Onwards to Alexandria, home to a lighthouse once ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sail along the Suez Canal, uncover Ain Sokhna and Sharm el-Sheikh, concluding in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba.

Day 1 - Limassol, Cyprus
Your luxurious yacht cruise begins in the Cypriot city of Limassol, where you’ll embark Emerald Azzurra.

Day 2 - Haifa, Israel
Described as ‘Israel’s San Francisco’, Haifa is home to breath-taking scenery and fascinating culture. Set on the foothills of Mount Carmel, the country’s third-largest city features the Bah’ai Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pilgrimage for those of Bah’ai faith.

Day 3 - Ashdod
Ashdod is awash with religious monuments such as Giv’at Yonah, the highest point in the city and believed to be the burial site of the prophet Jonah.

Day 4 - Ashdod
The coastal city of Ashdod plays a major role in the teachings of the Bible. Its where the Philistines were said to have captured the Ark of the Covenant, and today it still marks the starting point for pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Day 5 - Alexandria
Immerse yourself in the culture of the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’. Dating back to the 15th century, Qaitbay Citadel is recognised as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and is said to contain remnants of Alexandria’s original 3rd century BC lighthouse.

Day 6 - Transit Suez Canal
Situated at the mouth of the Suez Canal, Port Said has a long, proud maritime heritage. This dramatic city was a cosmopolitan hub during the 19th and early 20th century, and today is a major Egyptian business centre.

Day 7 - Transit Suez Canal - Ain Sokhna
Continuing the Transit through the Suez Canal before arriving at Ain Sokhna.

Day 8 - Ain Sokhna
Situated on the shore of the Red Sea’s Gulf of Suez, Ain Sokhna is the nearest beach resort to the Egyptian capital Cairo.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
At the base of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, is the luxurious resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Traditional and modern Egypt comes together as centuries-old mosques and bazaars nestle neatly next to elegant hotel resorts. The region is also renowned for its diving sites.

Day 11 - Aqaba, Jordan
Your luxurious yacht cruise comes to an end in Aqaba, where you’ll bid farewell to the crew and your fellow passengers before disembarking Emerald Azzurra.