Wilderness Travel 2021 Cultural Cruises Brochure

Crossroads of Empires: Cyprus, Israel, Egypt & Jordan ABOARD THE CALEDONIAN SKY

Storied lands of holy sites, ancient civilizations, impressive ruins, and incredible natural wonders await on this expedition cruise. The ship’s world-class team of historians and naturalists will lend insights to the places you visit including the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem’s Old City, and the Temple of Luxor. Follow in the biblical footsteps of Jesus at the Stations of the Cross and the Resurrection Tomb, and enjoy dramatic desert scenery and snorkeling expeditions as you voyage through fascinating historic empires.

CYPRUS

Larnaca

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

DAYS 1-7 LARNACA, CYPRUS, TO JERUSALEM Visit the ruins of Kourion in Cyprus before embarkation. Sail to Haifa, Israel, where you’ll spend your days exploring Byzantine architecture, gold mosaics, and fascinating Roman ruins. Continue on to Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, and captivating Jerusalem.

DAYS 8-14 PORT SAID, EGYPT, TO AMMAN, JORDAN Transit the 101-mile- long Suez Canal, snorkel among coral reefs in the Red Sea, and visit Egypt’s striking Temple of Luxor. In dramatic Wadi Rum, ride 4WD vehicles through desert sandscapes. Depart on Day 14 in Amman, Jordan. TRIP COST From $11,990 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

SEA OF GALILEE

Haifa

Tel Aviv Ashdod

Amman

Port Said

Jerusalem

ISRAEL

JORDAN

SUEZ CANAL

Wadi Rum

Aqaba

EGYPT

Sharm el Sheik

Safaga

RED SEA

DATE Oct 22-Nov 4, 2021

Luxor

200 mi

200 km

Mediterranean Mosaic: Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco ABOARD LE CHAMPLAIN

Rome

CORSICA

ITALY

Discover the treasures that dazzle the Mediterranean in Europe and northern Africa. Traveling from Rome to Lisbon, witness nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, an ancient Roman, Byzantine, and Arabian heritage, breathtaking Islamic mosques, centuries-old palaces, and enchanting seaside towns brimming with lively squares and picturesque plazas. Throughout your journey, enjoy informative lectures that enhance your knowledge of this magnificent realm.

Port Vecchio

PORTUGAL

Lisbon

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Annaba

Algiers

Gibraltar

Bejaia Tunis

Sousse

Tangier

TUNISIA

ALGERIA

MOROCCO

200 mi

200 km

DAYS 8-15 ALGERIA TO PORTUGAL In Algeria, visit the Basilica of St. Augustine and the ancient site of Hippo Regius. Sail to the seaside town of Bejai, and witness some of North Africa’s finest Roman ruins in Djemila. Additional destinations include the Casbah of Algiers, Morocco’s Tangier, nearby Chefchaouen, and Spain’s Rock of Gibraltar. Disembark on Day 15 in Lisbon. TRIP COST From $12,900 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

DAYS 1-7 ITALY TO TUNISIA After exploring Rome, embark Le Champlain and sail to Corsica. Stroll through Porto Vecchio’s narrow alleyways, and enjoy informative lectures while cruising to Tunisia. From the port city of Sousse, tour Kairouan, “the city of fifty mosques,” or drive inland to the World Heritage Site of El-Jem. In Tunis, discover the ancient archaeological sites of Carthage.

DATE Apr 19-May 3, 2021

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