Athens

Red Sea and Suez Canal Arabian Nights Journey

Includes desert jeep safari tour from Jeddah

Departure
13-Nov-2026
Duration
10 nights
Region
Egypt & the Nile
Ship
Celestyal Journey
Cruise line
Celestyal
Depart point
Gatwick
Holiday type
Adventure
Deal number
SLT105701
Airline
Turkish Airlines

Quick itinerary

Athens - Port Said - Suez Canal - Safaga - Jeddah

from £1,529

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Set off on a 10-night adventure that links Europe, the Middle East and the Red Sea aboard the Celestyal Journey. Your trip begins with return flights and airport transfers, followed by a night in a 5-star Athens hotel. Sail for seven nights, stopping first at Port Said, a gateway to the Pyramids and Egypt’s iconic sites, then cruise through the Suez Canal before reaching Safaga for excursions to Luxor and Karnak.

Continue to Aqaba, the port for Jordan’s famed Petra, before concluding your voyage in Jeddah. After disembarkation, settle into a 4-star B&B hotel for two nights and enjoy a guided five-hour morning desert Jeep safari showcasing sweeping dunes and local heritage. This itinerary offers history-rich ports, diverse landscapes and comfortable stays from start to finish.

What’s included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Airport transfers
  • Overnight five-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Athens (in hotel featured or similar)
  • 7 nights' full-board cruise accommodation on board Celestyal Journey
  • 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 Journey

Celestyal

Journey on the largest star in the Celestyal fleet to destinations other cruise ships can't reach. Celestyal Journey has everything you need to relax and refresh when you're not exploring one of our dazzling destinations. Sun-soaked decks, refreshing pools and a whole floor dedicated to your wellbeing. An array of restaurants, welcoming bars, a fun-filled program of entertainment, and a choice of cabins with cozy beds to sink into at the end of a busy day. 630 cabins 7 restaurants 8 bars and lounges 2 pools and 3 hot tubs 1260 guests 597 crew 149 balcony cabin

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

Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 1930

Istanbul (IST)

Arrives at 13:25

Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Istanbul (IST)

Leave at 14:25

Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 1849

Athens (ATH)

Arrives at 14:55

Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Return

Duration: 9h 45m

Jeddah (JED)

Leave at 02:25

Mon, 23 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 95

Istanbul (IST)

Arrives at 06:30

Mon, 23 Nov 2026

Istanbul (IST)

Leave at 08:05

Mon, 23 Nov 2026

Turkish Airlines

TK 1981

Gatwick (LGW)

Arrives at 09:10

Mon, 23 Nov 2026

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

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Gatwick13 Nov 2026Friday£1,529£1,689£2,019£2,369

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