Three Continents Cruise - a superb 7-night cruise from Athens and the beautiful Greek Islands to Istanbul, Jerusalem and Cairo

This unique cruise onboard the elegant MS Cristal is a fantastic opportunity to explore the fascinatingly diverse continents of Europe, Asia and Africa in just 7 nights

Highlights include a visit to enchanting Istanbul, giving time to explore this fascinating city which spans two continents. Essential sights include the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Topkapi Palace, famed for its jewels and spectacular gardens.

Your voyage continues to the beautiful Greek island of Mykonos, with its windmills and whitewashed chapels. The ship then sails to Israel and the city of Ashdod, gateway port to the historic city of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem dates back to the 4th Century BC, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Jerusalem's Old City is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Temple Mount, Western Wall, al-Aqsa mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

From Ashdod, the ship continues down the coast to Egypt visiting Port Said and Alexandria. The ancient city of Alexandria, built on Egypt's Mediterranean shores and the Nile River delta, is the gateway to Cairo and the Pyramids.

The cruise continues to Crete and the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos, named after the charming 7th century Byzantine chapel of St Nikolas.

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