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2 -3 Day Cruises
Salamis Glory
Louis Cruise Lines - Serenade
Cruise to
Egypt - Prices on request
Port Said in all its glory is your point of departure for your guided tour to the
treasures and mysteries of fascinating Cairo in air-conditioned coaches. The highlight
of your visit is undoubtedly the Egyptian Museum with its unique archaeological
artefacts: the Tut-Ankh-Amon treasure.
Recapture the atmosphere of a bygone era at Giza with a visit to the amazing
Sphinx and one of the seven wonders of the world - the majestic Pyramids.
Experience the legacy of the thousands of years of history by climbing up into
one of these impressive burial chambers or otherwise enjoy a ride on the famous
Egyptian camels.
A visit to the papyrus factory will give you an insight into the secrets of
this special craft, then you will return to Port Said via Cairo where it will be
your last chance to absorb the atmosphere of the city of the Egyptian Capital.
Cairo and Nile River
In addition to all above visits, enrich your day with a cruise on the Nile.
Egypt's lifeline for Millennia, the river Nile, being the most renowned river in
history and the longest in the world.
While enjoying a buffet lunch and an original Oriental belly dancing show on
a luxurious river boat, we will glide you through the heart of bustling Cairo
and the city's gracious monuments, buildings and tombs, established by the
Pharoahs and nobles over the centuries, in an effort to immortalize themselves.
Cruise to Israel - Prices on request
We drive form the port of haifa along the beautiful coastal motorway, which
follows the 200 year old Way of the Sea. On the way we catch glimpses of Israel,
old and new, as we pass the cities of Netanya, Herzelia and Tel-Aviv.
We arrive in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. After passing by Rachel's
tomb we visit the Church of the Nativity and the Grotto, built over Jesus'
birthplace. Following our visit at the church and at a local souvenir shop we
process to a restaurant in Bethlehem where we can enjoy a tasty lunch.
After lunch we depart from Bethlehem and drive to the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Entering through Jaffa Gate, we begin a walking tour of the old city. We visit
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Golgotha, where daily prayers are chanted
by many Christian denominations over the place where Jesus was crucified and
buried.
Our tour continues through the exotic oriental bazaar to the Wailing Wall. On
the way we stop for a panoramic view of the Temple Mount and the Dome of the
Rock and Al Aksa Mosques.
We then process to the Mount of Olives to visit the Garden of Gethsemane with
its beautiful Church of All Nations.
We finally drive through modern Jerusalem where we can enjoy views of the
Knesset (Israeli Parliament), the Museum of Israel and the Shrine of the Book,
where the Dead Sea scrolls are housed, before beginning our return journey back
to Haifa.
Note: The above program is subject to change, based on official permission
being granted to enter Bethlehem.
Cruise
to Lebanon - Prices on request
Cruise
to Syria - Prices on request
Cruise
to Rhodes - Prices on request
Departure by coach from the port to visit Lindos, one of
the most popular sights of Rhodes with the Ancient History and the Acropolis.
Lindos is a small picturesque village with traditional white houses and is
situated between two natural harbours.
We will walk through the narrow cobbled streets of the
village up to the Acropolis to visit the Temple of the Lindian Athena.
A visit to the church of Panayia Tsambikas will follow,
and on the way back to the city of Rhodes we will visit a traditional pottery.
Free time at the old city of Rhodes for a walk and shopping.
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