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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