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NEW PA SS A G E TO I N DI A A T H E N S – M U M B A I o r v i ce v e r s a 2 1 D A Y S | 9 G U I D E D T O U R S | 6 C O U N T R I E S CITIES OF ANCIENT TRADE ROUTES. Trace the routes of the earliest merchants from Greece to India, stopping to meet caretakers of history Explore the historic treasures of Greece and Israel, and head into the desert landscapes of Egypt and Jordan as you unveil ancient civilizations Hear legends of the frankincense route of Salālah and browse some of the world's oldest souks in Muscat, Oman's capital Overnights in Athens, Haifa and Mumbai bring even greater depth to your journey D A Y 1-2 A T H E N S ( P I R A E U S ) , G R E E C E Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom A panoramic tour reveals the highlights of Athens D A Y 3 C R U I S E T H E A E G E A N S E A Sail along one of the world's most beautiful coastlines D A Y 4-5 H A I F A , I S R A E L Enjoy a panorama over glorious gardens and discover Israel's oldest inhabited city D A Y 6 C A I R O , E G Y P T Marvel at Egypt's most magnificent landmarks, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx D A Y 7 T R A N S I T T H E S U E Z C A N A L An engineering marvel, the Suez Canal was completed in 1869 D A Y 8 L U X O R , E G Y P T Discover Luxor's ancient Temple of Karnak complex and marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall D A Y 9 S H A R M E L - S H E I K H , E G Y P T View colourful reefs, coral gardens and an incredible variety of exotic fish on a glass-bottom boat ride D A Y 10 A Q A B A , J O R D A N Experience the history and culture of Arabia during an orientation tour of historic Aqaba D A Y 11-12 C R U I S E T H E R E D S E A Relax in the Explorers' Lounge, inspired by epic journeys of discovery D A Y 13-14 C R U I S E T H E G U L F O F A D E N Follow the centuries-old trade route linking the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea D A Y 15 S A L Ā L A H , O M A N Delve into the history of Salālah, a major stop on the legendary 13th-century frankincense route D A Y 16 C R U I S E T H E A R A B I A N S E A Enjoy al fresco dining on the Aquavit Terrace D A Y 17 M U S C A T , O M A N Discover an exciting mix of medieval, traditional and modern architecture in Muscat D A Y 18-19 C R U I S E T H E A R A B I A N S E A Recharge and revitalise in the spa on board D A Y 20-21 M U M B A I , I N D I A View the architectural and cultural treasures of Mumbai before your journey ends M U M BA I , I N D I A 166 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans