Scroll down to find out more details about cruises to EGYPT, HOLY LAND, SYRIA, GREEK ISLANDS. 2-DAY CRUISE TO EGYPT Departure dates in 2008 5th May, 12th May, 19th May, 26th May, 2nd June, 9th June, 16th June, 23rd June, 30th June, 7th July, 14th July, 21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August, 25th August, 1st September, 8th September, 15th September, 22nd September, 29th September, 6th October, 13th October, 20th October, 27th October, 3rd November Itineary Monday – Departure from Limassol at 15.00 Tuesday – Arrival at Port Said at 07.00 Tuesday – Excursion to Cairo and cruise on the River Nile from 08.00 to 19.00 Tuesday – Departure from Port Said at 20.00 Wednesday – Arrival at Limassol at 12.00 In the fifth century BC Herodotus wrote that 'nowhere are there so many marvellous things' as in Egypt, 'nor in the world besides are to be seen so many things of unspeakable greatness' - and not too much has changed. Since long before the birth of Christ, travellers have been drawn to this extraordinary country and its pyramids, Sphinx, ancient Luxor and River Nile. It's not just the Pharaonic monuments either - it's the legacy of the Greeks and Romans, the churches and monasteries of the early Christians, and the overwhelming profusion of art and architecture accumulated from centuries of successive Islamic dynasties. Excursion programme From Port Said we drive through the cultivated desert to Cairo – home to 18 million people and the largest city on the African continent. Our first stop is the Giza Plateau and the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. We continue down the valley to visit the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mighty Sphinx. Watching the passage of time and men in centuries of silence, its enigmatic expression is a mystery yet to be unravelled. Our next stop is at a Papyrus Institute where the science of paper-making from reeds, an art first discovered by the ancient Egyptians, is demonstrated. We continue downtown to the banks of the River Nile where a luxurious cruise boat awaits to sail down the same timeless waterway traversed by Pharaohs, Queens and Nobles thousands of years ago. Sit back, relax and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch in elaborate interiors as we glide past Cairo’s waterfront landmarks. For our entertainment, a folkloric presentation and belly dancing will be performed during lunch. Our last stop is at Tahrir (Liberty) Square, the heart of downtown Cairo. We visit the National Archaeological Museum and acquaint ourselves with Egypt’s ancient history, spanning a period of over 50 centuries. The Museum is the repository of the world’s largest and richest collection of Egyptian Antiquities, amongst them the priceless collection of King Tut Ankh Amun. 2-DAY CRUISE TO THE HOLY LAND Departure dates in 2008 7th May, 14th May, 21st May, 28th May, 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June, 2nd July, 9th July, 16th July, 23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August, 3rd September, 10th September, 17th September, 24th September, 1st October, 8th October, 15th October, 22nd October, 29th October, 5th November, Itineary Wednesday – Departure from Limassol at 18.00 Thursday – Arrival at Haifa at 07.00 Thursday – Excursion to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from 08.00 to 18.00 Thursday – Departure from Haifa at 20.30 Friday – Arrival at Limassol at 09.00 Take advantage of this once in a life time opportunity, make your holiday in Cyprus even richer and more beautiful. Crown your holiday by experiencing a comfortable cruise and visit some of the most incredible sights on earth in the Holy Land. We offer you rich excursions to Jerusalem and Bethlehem as well as Nazareth & Galilee. Excursion programme During this deeply religious and historic tour we travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, where we visit the Church of the Nativity and the Grotto, built over Jesus’ birthplace. After lunch in a local restaurant in Bethlehem, we drive to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Entering through Jaffa Gate, we begin a walking tour of the old city. We visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Golgotha, where daily prayers are chanted by many Christian denominations over the place where Jesus was crucified and buried. Our tour continues through the exotic oriental bazaar to the Wailing Wall. On the way we stop to admire views of the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock and Al Aksa Mosques. We then proceed past the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Garden of Gethsemane and the beautiful Church of All Nations and drive through modern Jerusalem where we can enjoy views of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), the Museum of Israel and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed. Our tour ends with a visit to the exhibition halls of the famous diamond centre “Caprice” where we can admire a vast selection of diamonds and other jewellery. NOTE: The above program is subject to change, based on official permission being granted to enter Bethlehem. 3-DAY CRUISE TO GREEK ISLANDS - RHODES AND SYMI Departure dates in 2008 23rd May, 31st October Itineary Friday – Departure from Limassol at 18.00 Saturday – Arrival at Rhodes at 13.00 Sunday – Departure from Rhodes at 04.00 Sunday – Arrival at Symi at 07.00 Sunday – Departure from Symi at 11.00 Monday – Arrival at Limassol at 07.00 Ports Info Rhodes The beautiful “Island of Roses” has a rich and varied history. On a hill above the charming town of Lindos rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena. Below lies the bay of St.Paul, where the apostle landed during his voyages. Symi Symi is one of the most picturesque of the islands of Dodecanese. The picturesque village with its traditional architecture, its neo-Classical houses with their prediments and the courtyards paved with pebbles- all creations of the 19th century will make a wonderful impression on the visitor. 3-DAY CRUISE TO GREEK ISLANDS – KOS AND RHODES Departure dates in 2008 30th May, 10th October Itineary Friday – Departure from Limassol at 18.00 Saturday – Arrival at Kos at 16.00 Sunday – Departure from Rhodes at 03.00 Sunday – Arrival at Rhodes at 08.00 Sunday – Departure from Rhodes at 13.00 Monday – Arrival at Limassol at 07.00 Ports Info Kos Kos is the island of Hippocrates, the third largest in the Dodecanese after Rhodes and Karpathos, with a fine port, vast beaches, clear seas and enormous historical interest. Rhodes The beautiful “Island of Roses” has a rich and varied history. On a hill above the charming town of Lindos rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena. Below lies the bay of St.Paul, where the apostle landed during his voyages. 3-DAY CRUISE TO GREEK ISLANDS – SANTORINI AND AYIOS NIKOLAOS Departure dates in 2008 13th June, 4th July, 1st August, 15th August Itineary Friday – Departure from Limassol at 16.00 Saturday – Arrival at Santorini at 18.00 Saturday – Departure from Santorini at 23.59 Sunday – Arrival at Ayios Nikolaos at 07.00 Sunday – Departure from Ayios Nikolaos at 12.00 Monday – Arrival at Limassol at 12.00 Ports Info Santorini The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. The town of Thira white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule. Ayios Nikolaos Ayios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture of Lasithi is the leading tourist center in Crete. Its picturesque harbour and the sea with its gorgeous shores are features which exert an immediate attraction over the visitor. 3-DAY CRUISE TO HOLY LAND & EGYPT Departure dates in 2008 18th April, 7th November Itineary Friday – Departure from Limassol at 20.00 Saturday – Arrival at Haifa at 07.00 Saturday – Excursion to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from 08.00 to 18.00 Saturday – Departure from Haifa at 19.00 Sunday - Arrival at Port Said at 08.00 Sunday – Excursion to Cairo and cruise on the River Nile from 09.00 to 19.00 Sunday – Departure from Port Said at 20.30 Monday – Arrival at Limassol at 11.00 Excursions programme Holy Land During this deeply religious and historic tour we travel to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, where we visit the Church of the Nativity and the Grotto, built over Jesus’ birthplace. After lunch in a local restaurant in Bethlehem, we drive to the Holy City of Jerusalem. Entering through Jaffa Gate, we begin a walking tour of the old city. We visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Golgotha, where daily prayers are chanted by many Christian denominations over the place where Jesus was crucified and buried. Our tour continues through the exotic oriental bazaar to the Wailing Wall. On the way we stop to admire views of the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock and Al Aksa Mosques. We then proceed past the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Garden of Gethsemane and the beautiful Church of All Nations and drive through modern Jerusalem where we can enjoy views of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), the Museum of Israel and the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed. Our tour ends with a visit to the exhibition halls of the famous diamond centre “Caprice” where we can admire a vast selection of diamonds and other jewellery. NOTE: The above program is subject to change, based on official permission being granted to enter Bethlehem. Egypt From Port Said we drive through the cultivated desert to Cairo – home to 18 million people and the largest city on the African continent. Our first stop is the Giza Plateau and the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. We continue down the valley to visit the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mighty Sphinx. Watching the passage of time and men in centuries of silence, its enigmatic expression is a mystery yet to be unravelled. Our next stop is at a Papyrus Institute where the science of paper-making from reeds, an art first discovered by the ancient Egyptians, is demonstrated. We continue downtown to the banks of the River Nile where a luxurious cruise boat awaits to sail down the same timeless waterway traversed by Pharaohs, Queens and Nobles thousands of years ago. Sit back, relax and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch in elaborate interiors as we glide past Cairo’s waterfront landmarks. For our entertainment, a folkloric presentation and belly dancing will be performed during lunch. Our last stop is at Tahrir (Liberty) Square, the heart of downtown Cairo. We visit the National Archaeological Museum and acquaint ourselves with Egypt’s ancient history, spanning a period of over 50 centuries. The Museum is the repository of the world’s largest and richest collection of Egyptian Antiquities, amongst them the priceless collection of King Tut Ankh Amun. 3-DAY CRUISE TO SYRIA Departure dates in 2008 9th May, 16th May, 20th June, 5th September, 26th September, 24th October Itineary Friday – Departure from Limassol at 19.00 Saturday – Arrival at Latakia at 07.00 Sunday – Excursion to Crac des Chevaliers, St. George Monastery and Shopping in Latakia from 08.00 to 18.00 Sunday – Departure from Latakia at 19.00 Monday – Arrival at Limassol at 07.00 Latakia, Syria Latakia lies on the Mediterranean coast and is one of Syria's most modern towns. Once the capital of the Umayyad Dynasty, it now houses the Syrian Government and with a population of 3.5 million, is the hub of Syrian economic affairs. Excursion programme The tour from the Port of Latakia takes us to one of Syria’s prime attractions, the finest castle CRAC DES CHEVALIERS. Despite two terrible earthquakes, the Castle still looks very much as it did in the year 1200. We will walk through the castle in the 21st century but will be taken 9 centuries back to a time of war and siege. Our guides will tell the story of the Crac des Chevaliers. Following a one-hour and a half tour of the Castle, we proceed to St. George’s Convent. Following our visit at the Monastery, we continue to the centre of Latakia where we have the opportunity to experience and shop at the traditional bazaars and shops of the city. NOTE: We offer packed lunch that is prepared on board the vessel.

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