Israel, Egypt, Jordan & Suez Canal Sailing Cruise: Aqaba to Tel Aviv
1/8
8 days
Crew: 16
49 people
Private cabin
Full board
Min. Age: 5+
Sailing tour introduction
Embrace your wanderlust and discover the world on a deeper level. Cross the Suez Canal, discover Israel, Egypt and Jordan. An expert Egyptologist on board and on shore will enhance your experience with insights that bring each destination to life for a very well-rounded perspective. Join us during the winter and spring months when you'll enjoy cooler temperatures that will make your exploration of these historical sites and ancient ruins comfortable. St. Catherine's Monastery, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatsepsut Temples in Luxor, the Pyramids in Cairo and more ancient treasures await.
Day
1
TEL AVIV / HERZLIYA MARINA/ISRAEL
EMBARKATION at 13:30. Departure to Port Said and overnight at sea.
Day
2
PORT SAID/EGYPT
Morning arrival in Port Said. Optional all-day excursion to Cairo. Return to the ship by 22:00 for the ship to join the Canal Convoy at 22:30. Overnight transiting the Suez Canal.
Day
3
EXIT SUEZ CANAL/EGYPT
Day transiting the Suez Canal. Afternoon canal exit in Suez - Overnight at sea to Hurghada.
Day
4
GUBAIL ISLANDS / EL GOUNA - HURGHADA/EGYPT
Mid-day arrival in Gubail or El Gouna - Swim stop and deck BBQ. Late arrival in Hurghada. Overnight in port.
Day
5
HURGHADA/EGYPT
1-night/2-day excursion to Luxor - Overnight at Luxor hotel - Optional Luxor excursion: Morning bus transfer to Luxor for a 2-day/1-night land tour to this magnificent Ancient City. The complimentary trip includes transfer to Luxor and overnight at a deluxe hotel, but not the excursions which are optional. In the afternoon, after checking in, optional excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day
6
HURGHADA/EGYPT
Morning optional excursion in Luxor to discover the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the only ever female Pharaoh, and to the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon return to Hurghada to re-embark the ship. Overnight at sea to Aqaba.
Day
7
AQABA/JORDAN
Mid-day arrival in Aqaba - Optional WADI RUM excursion. The desert of Wādī Ramm, translated either as "Valley of light sand" or as "Roman Valley" (the latter due to the propensity of Roman architecture in the area), known also as "Valley of the Moon", is the largest desert valley (wadi) in Jordan. This cut into the sandstone and granite rock desert valley has been used as a background setting of extraterrace planet’s surface in numerous science-fiction films and since 2005 has become one of UNESCO's protected World Heritage Sites. Overnight in port.
Day
8
AQABA (Optional transfer to TEL AVIV)/JORDAN
DISEMBARKATION at 9:00 am after breakfast.
Occupancy: 2 guests per cabin
0% due at reservation
Free cancellation within 3 days
Cruise Price Details
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Location
The departure base depends on the sailing dates you select.
Check-in / Checkout
Check-in: Saturday
Check-out: Saturday
Accommodation
Private cabin
Private cabin for 2 guests. If the cabin is booked for 1 guest only, a single accommodation surcharge will apply.
Crew
The sailing tour is operated by a professional crew of 16: captain, chef or hostess, and additional crew.
The captain is responsible for: the safety of guests during Israel, Egypt, Jordan & Suez Canal Sailing Cruise: Aqaba to Tel Aviv, handling of the yacht, navigation and adjusting the itinerary according to weather conditions.
Meal Plan
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Meals are prepared by the chef and served onboard of the yacht. Soft drinks are included during meals.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board at an additional cost. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board.
If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance so the crew can take them into consideration.
Sailing Itinerary & Weather Conditions
Israel, Egypt, Jordan & Suez Canal Sailing Cruise: Aqaba to Tel Aviv is planned in advance; however, the itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, port availability, and the captain's safety decisions.
The captain may modify the route or change the order of stops to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience.
Payment & Cancellation
No-obligation reservation (3 day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.
Payment terms:
- Down payment: 30%
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Extras: payable in advance, at least 60 days before the charter
Cancellation policy:
- 30% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 61 days before departure
- 100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 60 days or less prior to the charter
Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.
Customer reviews
How customer reviews and ratings work
We use the Average with Prior (also known as Bayesian Average) to calculate the total rating for each sailing cruise
Since new cruises could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.
This means that each cruise, by default, starts with a rating of 4, which is calculated from 5 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.
For example, if a new cruise receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.17. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 5) + 5 = 25 and then divided by the total number of reviews 6 (5 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.17
As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.
