Ancient Wonders – Athens to Aqaba via the Suez Canal

Piraeus, often referred to as the "Port of Athens," stands as Greece's maritime gateway to the world.

Syros, a hidden gem in the Cyclades archipelago, welcomes travellers to a Greek island experience that blends tradition with sophistication.

Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts.

Rhodes, the radiant jewel of the Aegean Sea, beckons travellers with its compelling blend of history, culture and natural beauty.

Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It's a gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya's time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman emperor’s visit in 130 A.D and 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower, with harbor views.

Limassol, nestled on the southern coast of Cyprus, is a vibrant Mediterranean city where ancient history meets modern allure.

Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. The city’s most iconic sites are the immaculately landscaped terraces of the Bahá'í Gardens and, at their heart, the gold-domed Shrine of the Báb. At the foot of the gardens lies the German Colony, with shops, galleries and restaurants in 19th-century buildings.

Ain Sokhna is a town in the Suez Governorate, lying on the western shore of the Red Sea's Gulf of Suez. It is situated 55 kilometres south of Suez and approximately 120 kilometres east of Cairo.

Nestled on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula along the Red Sea, Sharm el Sheikh is a breathtaking coastal paradise in Egypt.

This history-rich Jordanian city boasts impressive scuba diving and water sport options, plus nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites.