12 Night Cruise sailing from Safaga to Istanbul aboard Aegean Odyssey. Hotel stays pre-cruise in Cairo and Luxor. Hotel stay post-cruise in Istanbul.

AEGEAN ODYSSEY is apremium class ship that is being especially rebuilt to cater for cruising in the coastal waters of the central and southern Mediterranean. The vessel provides the best features of a mid-size ship such as passenger space, a choice of restaurants and stability in inclement weather. It also has the personal service and intimate surroundings of a small ship. Other advantages of the ship's size are that it is able visit ports that are too small for larger vessels, navigate around the scenic islands of the Adriatic and Mediterranean and can also pass through the Corinth Canal.

Originally a mid-size vessel carrying up to 570 passengers, Aegean Odyssey's new configuration includes generously sized suites, junior suites and staterooms with and without balconies. This means she now accommodates fewer than 380. By creating these new staterooms we will add a dimension of luxury to the vessel and this has enabled us to create a special level of accommodation entitled "Concierge Class". These guests will benefit from a few extra features to those enjoyed by all passengers on the ship. Classically elegant but far from stuffy and formal, Aegean Odyssey has been designed to offer the sophisticated traveller every comfort at sea.

LIFE ON BOARD: FROM BOOKS TO YOGA
Aegean Odyssey has a beautifully appointed and well-stocked library. As well as a selection of books covering classical history and literature, the library also has range of modern fiction, magazines and newspapers. For those passengers who want to keep in touch with friends, check the markets or find out what's happening in the world, there is also an internet centre on board. To attend to the body as well as the mind, you can relax on the sweeping sun decks and cool off in the outdoor pool. There is also a fully equipped gym with lockers and showers, a spa with his and hers saunas, massage and beauty treatment rooms and early morning yoga on the Lido Deck. The hairdressers and beauty centre are located on the Belvedere Deck adjacent to the reception area.

The view of Jerusalem is the History of the World:

Disraeli went on to say that Jerusalem is also the history "of Earth and of Heaven" - and after an unforgettable visit to the sites of this remarkable city including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock, the inspiration for this quote becomes clear. Your visit to the Holy Land also includes Bethlehem and the ancient city of Jaffa. You will, however, start your journey at the Pharaonic monuments of ancient Egypt including the Pyramids, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. This itinerary also includes the Nabataean city of Petra, the crusader stronghold of Rhodes, Ephesus - one of the best-preserved classical sites, and a two-night hotel stay in Istanbul for a chance to see the great sites of the city including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.