Athens

Red Sea and Suez Canal Arabian Nights Discovery

Includes desert jeep safari tour from Jeddah

Departure
19-Nov-2026
Duration
11 nights
Region
Egypt & the Nile
Ship
Celestyal Discovery
Cruise line
Celestyal
Depart point
Gatwick
Holiday type
Adventure
Deal number
SLT105700
Airline
Turkish Airlines

Quick itinerary

Athens - Kusadasi - Port Said - Suez Canal - Safaga - Aqaba - Jeddah

from £1,629

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Set sail on an 11-night Celestyal Discovery holiday tracing storied routes from Athens to Jeddah via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Your journey begins with return flights, airport transfers and a 5-star B&B stay in Athens, perfectly placed for a taste of the city’s classical heritage. Board for an 8-night cruise calling at Kusadasi for Ephesus, Port Said for Cairo and Giza, a daylight Suez Canal transit, then Safaga for Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, and Aqaba for Petra, before arriving in

After disembarkation, enjoy two nights in a 4-star B&B hotel and head into the dunes on a five-hour morning desert Jeep safari—taxed, guided and ready for adventure. With convenient flights, transfers, premium stays and a culture-rich itinerary, this Athens-to-Jeddah cruise package delivers iconic sites, warm waters and memorable shore days.

What’s included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Airport transfers
  • Overnight five-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Athens (in hotel featured or similar)
  • 8 nights' full-board cruise accommodation on board Celestyal Discovery
  • Tips and wifi included onboard
  • Two nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Jeddah (in hotel featured or similar)
  • Five-hour sunrise desert jeep safari from Jeddah

Ship

Celestyal Discovery

Celestyal

Celestyal Discovery offers a world of adventure, both onboard and onshore. Join in with a packed schedule of exciting activities. Splash about in the refreshing pool. Make new friends in the restaurants, bars and dedicated coffee lounge. Reset and unwind in the wellness suite, relax on the sun-baked decks, and then retire to your comfortable cabin for a well-earned siesta. 633 cabins 4 restaurants 8 bars and lounges 1 pool and 3 hot tubs 1266 guests 418 crew 60 balcony cabins

Itinerary

Fly to Athens and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Wyndham Grand Athens

Wyndham Grand Athens hotel welcomes you, fully renovated, to a new haven of affordable luxury in the center of Athens. Conveniently located right next to the Metaxourgeio Metro station it offers the ideal starting point to explore all of the city's major attractions and places in just a few minutes walking distances. Wyndham Grand Athens hotel, with 276 exquisitely comfortable rooms and suites in 8 floors, offers a wide variety of brand new accommodations to suit single, couple or family needs for business or leisure travelers

Athens

Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is a city where ancient wonders meet modern vibrancy. Known as the cradle of Western civilization, Athens boasts iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Poseidon and Athena, Odeon Herodus of Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysos and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Visitors can explore world-class museums, stroll through Plaka's charming streets, and savour authentic Greek cuisine. With its rich history, cultural treasures, and lively atmosphere, Athens is a must-visit destination for Mediterranean cruise travellers.

Flight information

Turkish Airlines

Departure

Duration: 6h 25m

Gatwick (LGW)

Leave at 06:30

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 1930

Istanbul (IST)

Arrives at 13:25

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

Istanbul (IST)

Leave at 14:25

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 1849

Athens (ATH)

Arrives at 14:55

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

Return

Duration: 11h 0m

Jeddah (JED)

Leave at 14:35

Mon, 30 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 121

Istanbul (IST)

Arrives at 18:45

Mon, 30 Nov 2026

Istanbul (IST)

Leave at 21:30

Mon, 30 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 1929

Gatwick (LGW)

Arrives at 22:35

Mon, 30 Nov 2026

Many alternative flight options are also available. Call the team to discuss.

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November 2026

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OriginStart dateInteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Gatwick19 Nov 2026Thursday£1,629£1,799£2,179£2,569

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