Tour & Cruise
Pre-Cruise Tour Iran |
Wed 7 Mar- Thu 8 Mar |
London - Tehran
"Tour & Cruise" passengers fly to Tehran arriving Wednesday morning. Discover the National Palace museum complex. |
Fri 9 Mar |
Tehran - Shiraz
This morning we visit the Carpet and Archaeological museums before our flight to Shiraz. |
Sat 10 Mar |
Shiraz
Explore Persepolis and Pasargadae, capital of Cyrus the Great. |
Sun 11 Mar |
Shiraz - Isfahan
Visit the "City of the Poets" this morning before our flight to Isfahan. |
Mon 12 Mar |
Isfahan
Discover the magnificent architecture of Isfahan, including the Imam Mosque. |
Tue 13 Mar |
Isfahan - Tehran
Explore the city further this morning viewing the Armenian Quarter and Shaking Minarets before returning to Tehran this afternoon. |
Wed 14 Mar |
Tehran - Muscat
Fly to Muscat to join Minerva. |
Cruise 585 Itinerary |
Wed 14 Mar |
London - Muscat
"Cruise Only" passengers fly to Muscat to join Minerva. |
Thu 15 Mar |
Muscat
Explore the Royal Palace and stroll through the souks. Or take a supplementary excursion to visit Nizwa and Jabrin. |
Fri 16 Mar |
At Sea
A chance to settle in and explore the ship. |
Sat 17 Mar |
Salalah
This afternoon we visit the Islamic pilgrimage site of Job�s tomb (now a mosque) and Salalah Museum. |
Sun 18 Mar- Mon 19 Mar |
At Sea
While Minerva cruises towards the Red Sea, listen to our Guest Speakers' talks. |
Tue 20 Mar |
Hodeidah
A full day in Hodeidah to explore Zebid, or take a supplementary excursion to Sana'a. |
Wed 21 Mar |
At Sea
Play a hand in the Card Room or relax on deck with a book from Minerva's Library. |
Thu 22 Mar |
Jeddah
A chance to see the little-visited kingdom of Saudi Arabia. City sightseeing of Jeddah or swim in the Red Sea. |
Fri 23 Mar |
At Sea
Relax on deck before an early morning arrival in Safaga. |
Sat 24 Mar |
Safaga
Enjoy a full day in Luxor visiting its most famous monuments. |
Sun 25 Mar |
Safaga - Sharm el Sheik
Arrive early evening at Sharm el Sheik. |
Mon 26 Mar |
Sharm el Sheik
This morning enjoy a swim or take our supplementary excursion to St Catherine's Monastery. |
Tue 27 Mar |
Aqaba
Drive to the magnificent site of the "rose-red" city of Petra, or journey into Wadi Rum. |
Wed 28 Mar |
Aqaba - London
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London.
In the event of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advising against our proposed call to Yemen we intend to extend our stay in Aqaba at the end of the cruise. This would enable passengers to enjoy both Petra and Wadi Rum � made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Swan Hellenic will advise passengers of any such itinerary change as soon as reasonably possible.
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OTHER OPTIONS:
Pre-Cruise Tour UAE & Oman (4 days).
Post-Cruise Beach Jordan & Syria (6 days).
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