Swan Hellenic have a wonderful 15-day Middle East cruise option this November on their boutique ship Minerva.
Highlights include ancient Egyptian temples on the banks
of the River Nile and French colonial architecture in Djibouti.
Guests can delve into the maze of souks in Muscat (Oman) - a treasure trove of
silver and gold, coffee pots, frankincense and textiles - and, from the port town of
Khasab (Oman), visit traditional Bedouin villages before travelling onto the
diverse city of Dubai and the historic Bastakiya
district.
The Passage
to Oman voyage starts from £1,705 per person (based on two people sharing an
inside cabin). The cruise departs on November 21 from Safaga (Egypt, overnight) and calls at
Djibouti, Salalah (Oman), Muscat (overnight), Khasab and Dubai (overnight).
Price of cruise includes
return flights from the UK, transfers, a tailor-made programme of shore
excursions, talks by eminent Guest Speakers, meals and entertainment on board,
all gratuities and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.
For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.
