--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 62cbf486-7092-4d05-97cf-cc5059fb1b1d slug: 2242464 voyage_code: E16G301027.1 cruise_line: Emerald Yacht Cruises ship: Emerald Raiya departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece disembarkation_port: Aqaba, Jordan starting_price_usd: 23280.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T09:12:34Z --- # Ancient Wonders – Athens to Aqaba via the Suez Canal > Emerald Yacht Cruises · Emerald Raiya · Oct 30 – Nov 11, 2027   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Emerald Yacht Cruises | | **Ship** | Emerald Raiya | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | | **Disembarkation Port** | Aqaba, Jordan | | **Starting Price** | 23,280 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | E16G301027.1 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Athens (Piraeus), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Piraeus, is a port city within the Athens urban area, in the Attica region of Greece. It is located in the Athens Riviera, 8 kilometres southwest of Athens’ city centre, along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf. ### Day 2: Syros **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Bodrum **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. ### Day 4: Rhodes, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rhodes is the principal city and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has a population of approximately 50,000 inhabitants. ### Day 5: Antalya **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It's a gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya's time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman emperor’s visit in 130 A.D and 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower, with harbor views. ### Day 6: Limassol **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Limassol is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus. It’s known for the centuries-old Limassol Castle, home to the Cyprus Medieval Museum and its collection of pottery and tombstones. On the seafront is the Prokymea (Molos) Sculpture Park, with sculptures by Cypriot, Greek and international artists. To the northeast is the Limassol Archaeological Museum, exhibiting artifacts from the Neolithic to the Roman periods. ### Day 7: Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. The city’s most iconic sites are the immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bahá'í Gardens and, at their heart, the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb. At the foot of the gardens lies the German Colony, with shops, galleries and restaurants in 19th-century buildings. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Ain Sokhna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ain Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. It is situated 55 kilometres south of Suez and approximately 120 kilometres east of Cairo. ### Day 10: Ain Sokhna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ain Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. It is situated 55 kilometres south of Suez and approximately 120 kilometres east of Cairo. ### Day 11: Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It's known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants. Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination, with marine life around the Shark and Yolanda reefs and the Thistlegorm wreck. ### Day 12: Aqaba, Jordan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city. ### Day 13: Aqaba, Jordan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $23,280 | | Suite | $31,080 | ## Ship Information ### Emerald Raiya #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Athens (Piraeus), Greece *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* Piraeus, is a port city within the Athens urban area, in the Attica region of Greece. It is located in the Athens Riviera, 8 kilometres southwest of Athens’ city centre, along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf. ### Syros *Coordinates: 37.4635, 24.9161* ### Bodrum *Coordinates: 37.0425, 27.4351* Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. ### Rhodes, Greece *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Rhodes is the principal city and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has a population of approximately 50,000 inhabitants. ### Antalya *Coordinates: 36.8841, 30.7056* Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It's a gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya's time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman emperor’s visit in 130 A.D and 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower, with harbor views. ### Limassol *Coordinates: 34.7071, 33.0226* Limassol is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus. It’s known for the centuries-old Limassol Castle, home to the Cyprus Medieval Museum and its collection of pottery and tombstones. On the seafront is the Prokymea (Molos) Sculpture Park, with sculptures by Cypriot, Greek and international artists. To the northeast is the Limassol Archaeological Museum, exhibiting artifacts from the Neolithic to t... ### Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel *Coordinates: 32.0853, 34.7818* Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. The city’s most iconic sites are the immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bahá'í Gardens and, at their heart, the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb. At the foot of the gardens lies the German Colony, with shops, galleries and restaurants in 19th-century buildings. ### Ain Sokhna *Coordinates: 29.6, 32.3167* Ain Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. It is situated 55 kilometres south of Suez and approximately 120 kilometres east of Cairo. ### Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt *Coordinates: 27.8598, 34.2824* Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It's known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants. Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination, with marine life around the Shark and Yolanda reefs and the Thistlegorm wreck. ### Aqaba, Jordan *Coordinates: 29.5234, 35.0072* Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef in the Aqaba Marine Park, south of the city. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2242464 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2242464 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2242464.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2242464/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/emerald-yacht-cruises/emerald-raiya/other/80120.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 09:12:34 UTC