Escorted cruise takes in ancient wonders of the world

Join Travelrite International and The Senior for this amazing voyage of discovery that will unveil ancient civilisations and wonders of the world.

The highlights start big in the Greek capital Athens. We'll delve into the glorious history of the city including the first modern Olympic stadium, the Acropolis and Parthenon. There's a free day to explore anything you like before we board the magnificent Azamara Journey for the first day at sea.

Docking in Alexandria, Egypt, our group joins an expedition to the Nile River and then moves on to Cairo.

In Giza we'll be awestruck by the mighty Pyramids, built by the pharaohs more than 4500 years ago, and the mysterious Sphinx. We also visit the Cairo Museum which houses the treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamen.

Back in Alexandria, we take in Qaitbay Citadel and the reconstructed Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern version of the Great Library of Alexandria.

The ship departs at midday for a daytime cruising through the 192 kilometre-long Suez Canal to the Red Sea.

Luxor, Egypt, grew out of the ruins of Thebes and today is known as the world's largest outdoor museum. Visitors marvel at the monumental temples and the famed Valley of the Kings, resting place of the pharaohs.

A highlight is the celebrated tomb of Tutankhamen, which still contains the king's body inside its gilded coffin.

Also on our must-see is Karnak Temple, a place that can give many wonders of the modern world a run for their money, covering around 81 hectares.

Farewelling the mystery that is Egypt, the tour arrives in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. Carved from rock by the Nabateans around 300 BC, this is the city that features in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Tombs and temples are carved into pink sandstone cliff, earning it the name as the Rose City half as old as time.

Next up is the visually splendid city of Jerusalem, Israel, after a coach trip taking in the Dead Sea, Kidron Valley and the Zion Gate.

In Jerusalem we visit the Last Supper Church, Western Wall and Via Dolorosa, a walk that follows the route of Jesus bearing his cross.

Then it's time to relax, with six six days at sea to explore the ship's facilities and, if you like, join in a tour group game of Trivial Pursuit or Scattergories.

At the port of Muscat we'll visit the Grand Mosque, Bait Al Zubair Museum, the Al Alam Palace of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos and 16^th century Portuguese forts Mirani and Jalali.

Another day at sea follows before reaching Dubai. After so much ancient treasure to ingest, it's time to soak in the modern wonders of this amazing city.

A day of shopping is finished off with dinner in the desert surrounded by sand dunes.

The 23-night Ancient Wonders of the World Cruise departs October 24 and is priced from $10,490 per person twin share ($14,990 single).

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