17 Night Cruise sailing from Dubai to Monte Carlo aboard Columbus 2.

NOTE: Generally speaking, the language onboard for this cruise is German. However, this cruise can become international (English/German) provided a minimum of 15 English-speaking guests have made a booking. Please check for further details at time of enquiry/booking

From the frankincense trade route to the cultural treasures of Egypt - fascinating landscapes, monumental buildings and fairytale-like impressions await you.

Highlights of this cruise:

Dubai/United Arab Emirates
The city of superlatives is the starting point of a cruise with many highlights. The COLUMBUS 2 will set sail during your first night on board.

Salalah/Oman
Coconut, banana and papaya - in the "garden city of the south", you will not only perceive the scent of exotic fruit, but also a fragrance that was once of inestimable value - frankincense. The aromatic resin is derived from the scraggly trees in the mountains of Oman and was considered a precious offering in the ancient temples.

Aqaba/Jordan
Follow the myth-enshrouded frankincense trade route all the way to Aqaba, which was already a significant commercial hub in ancient times and belonged to the empire of the Nabateans until well into the 1st century.

Sharm el Sheikh/Egypt
At the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula lies a pulsating holiday resort: With a breathtaking mixture of desert landscape and mountain scenery, fabulous sandy beaches and crystal-clear water with exotic coral reefs, the "Bay of the Sheik" is one of the most beautiful dream destinations on the Black Sea coast - fantastic for snorkelling and relaxed sunbathing.

Suez/Egypt
Before the sea route to India around the Cape of Good Hope was discovered, Suez was one of the most important trade centres for the coveted goods from the Orient. Today, the city lies at the mouth of the Suez Canal, which was opened in the year 1869. Explore the city resting on the ruins of the ancient town of Kolzum.

Daytime passage Suez Canal
Your daytime passage through the Suez Canal begins early in the morning - the voyage on the more than 160 km long waterway will reveal unforgettable impressions to you.

Messina/Sicily
A sea of lights on the shores of the Strait of Messina marks your return to the western world. The "gateway to Sicily" welcomes you with Italian charm. A cathedral dating back to the 12th century with the largest astronomical clock in the world as well as numerous fountains are characteristic features of the likeable city that invites you to stroll through it and relax as you please.

Monte Carlo/Monaco
As a crowning conclusion to your cruise, you will be greeted in style in the principality of the Grimaldi family.