2022 Limassol > Limassol

A festive itinerary of biblical proportions. Commencing in the Cypriot city of Limassol and sailing onwards to Port Said in Egypt, you’ll tick off the Israeli city of Haifa, set on the hills of Mount Carmel, and Ashdod, where the tomb of Jonah is believed to exist on Givat Yona, or Yona’s Hill.

Tour Code:: E03P
Duration:: 8 days
Departure City:: Limassol
Return City:: Limassol

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2022 Limassol > Limassol

8 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Limassol, Cyprus

Your luxurious super yacht, Emerald Azzurra, begins in the Cypriot city of Limassol.

Situated on the southern coast, Limassol is a picture-postcard view of modern Cyprus. Its cosmopolitan marina is lined with glitzy bars, cafes and restaurants, beautifully contrasted with its 14th century castle, a reminder of its Byzantine past.

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City tour of Limassol (extra expense)
Note: pre cruise accommodation or an extension must be booked when selecting this option

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Port Said, Egypt

Situated at the mouth of the Suez Canal, Port Said has a long, proud maritime heritage. This dramatic city was a cosmopolitan hub during the 19th and early 20th century, and today is a major Egyptian business centre.

Included Excursion

Guided tour of Port Said

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Port Said

History is etched into every aspect of Port Said. The city’s lighthouse is its oldest building dating back to the city’s creation, while the Coptic Orthodox Church features an icon of St Mary, which is believed to produce holy oil.

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The Great Pyramids of Giza and Felucca cruise on the Nile

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Ashdod, Israel

The coastal city of Ashdod plays a major role in the teachings of the Bible. It’s where the Philistines were said to have captured the Ark of the Covenant, and today it still marks the starting point for pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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The best of Jerusalem and Bethlehem (extra expense)

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Masada Fortress and the Dead Sea (extra expense)

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Culinary workshop at Jerusalem’s Machne Yehuda Market (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Ashdod

Ashdod is awash with religious monuments such as Giv’at Yonah, the highest point in the city and believed to be the burial site of the prophet Jonah.

Included Excursion

A walking tour of Jaffa and highlights of Tel Aviv

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Tour of Beit Guvrin Caves (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Haifa

From the top of Mount Carmel, the beauty of Haifa reveals itself with views from the Louis Promenade stretching from the Port of Haifa to Western Galilee. The German Colony is an absolute must-see.

Included Excursion

Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Haifa

Described as ‘Israel’s San Francisco’, Haifa is home to breath-taking scenery and fascinating culture. Set in the foothills of Mount Carmel, the country’s third-largest city features the Bah’ai Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pilgrimage for those of Bah’ai faith.

Included Excursion

Haifa city tour

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Limassol, Cyprus

Today, you’ll disembark Emerald Azzurra in Limassol and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

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City tour of Limassol (extra expense)
Note: post cruise accommodation or an extension must be booked when selecting this option

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Meals Included: Breakfast