Bali • Singapur • Malaysia • Phuket • Sri Lanka • Malediven • Dubai • Oman • Saudi-Arabien • Ägypten Cruise on Vasco da Gama from Benoa (Bali, Indonesia)

Benoa (Bali, Indonesia)

The port of Benoa is located on the island of Bali, Indonesia. It provides easy access to nearby Kuta, the best known resort area of the island. Other nearby towns and villages include Seseh, Denpasar, Ujung, Pesanggaran, Kedonganan and Tuban. Kuta is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars. Outside of Kuta visitors can visit nearby Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua and further out, the quaint town of Ubud. Things to See & Do Bali Bomb Memorial, Kuta Beach, Waterbom Park, Shopping at Kuta Square, Water sports.

Semarang (Java, Indonesia)

Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital and largest city of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 3144.29 sq mi and a population of approximately 2 million people, making it Indonesia´s sixth most populous city and Indonesian fifth largest city after Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, and Medan. Greater Semarang (aka Kedungsapur) has a population of close to 6 million (see Greater Semarang section). A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important regional center and port today, the city has a dominant Javanese population. Semarang is located on the northern coast of Java. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. Two Dutch-built aqueducts run through the city to control the yearly flood, one on the east side and one through the west side, essentially dividing the city into three major areas. As a result of its large ethnically Chinese population, the city boasts several Chinese temples. These include Sam Poo Kong (Gedung Batu), built in honour of the Chinese Great Admiral Zheng He who visited the area in 1405. A 35 ft tall bronze statue about Rp.1 billion with four languages (Indonesian language, English, Chinese and Japanese) of his brief history will be complemented the temple.

Singapore

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world´s most prosperous countries and boasts the world´s busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover. Singapore prides itself on being a multi-racial country, and has a diverse culture despite its small size.

Singapore

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world´s most prosperous countries and boasts the world´s busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover. Singapore prides itself on being a multi-racial country, and has a diverse culture despite its small size.

Port Klang (Malaysia)

Port Klang  is a town and the main gateway by sea into Malaysia. It also serves as the port for the Klang Valley, Malaysia's most developed region where the capital Kuala Lumpur is located. Kuala Lumpur, a capital city with a diverse architectural heritage. Don’t miss its highly colorful central market! Being the national capital of Malaysia as well as its largest city, it is also known as the Klang Valley and is an urban agglomeration of 7.25 million people as of 2017 and it's among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in both population and economic development. Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings. Kuala Lumpur has a year-round tropical rainforest climate which is warm and sunny

Langkawi (Malaysia)

Known as the Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands 30km off the the coast of Malaysia. Langkawi island is a rapidly growing holiday destination treating visitors to its white sand beaches, and lush mountainous landscapes. It also boasts a wealth of activities and attractions from Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls aka The Seven Wells and Gunung Raya, the tallest montain on the island to Crocodile Adventureland, The Underwater World aquarium or the many boat trips and tours around the island. Visitors can also enjoy several restaurants and bars to suit all tastes as well as Duty-Free shopping.

Phuket (Thailand)

Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka is an island bathed with the blue waters ot the Indian Ocean in Bengala bay. It has more than 1.600 kms of beautiful golden beaches full of coconut trees. Most hotels in Sri Lanka are located along the coast. The principal attraction for most of the tourism can be found in the beaches and the resorts more than in cities and near villages. Although some places like Galle in the west coast due to it's historical heritage, is included in the attraction and does not include sun and sand. We can also stop in the west coast to do an interesting visit to the batiks factory or a turtle nursery, present our respects or to see in first hand the art of manufacturing the Toddy.

Malé (Malediven)

Uligan (Malediven)

Muscat (Oman)

This country will catch you slowly, with no hurries. First with the odours, like incense; after, with the flavours, sweet like the dates and the tea; and finally with the people, simple and friendly, and with a naivety nearly childis. Here you will find the Sultans Palace and the original city port, flanked with the forts Jalali and Mirani.

Dubai

This sunny, arid paradise on the edge of the desert also happens to be one of the world's fastest growing cities and a premier luxury travel destination for visitors around the world.

Dubai

This sunny, arid paradise on the edge of the desert also happens to be one of the world's fastest growing cities and a premier luxury travel destination for visitors around the world.

Kashab (Oman)

Muscat (Oman)

This country will catch you slowly, with no hurries. First with the odours, like incense; after, with the flavours, sweet like the dates and the tea; and finally with the people, simple and friendly, and with a naivety nearly childis. Here you will find the Sultans Palace and the original city port, flanked with the forts Jalali and Mirani.

Salalah (Oman)

It is a modern city, that is raised between coconut trees and bannana trees. It is very famous in the area the incense tree that provides the sap that was so searched for in the ancient times. Inside the city it is interesting to visit the tomb of Homran, where it is said that the father of Virgin Mary is buried, the Sultans Palace and the As Salam strees, the shopping center of the city, where we can find most of the shops and bussines. A place you can not miss is the ruins of Al Baleed. Near Salalah we find the desert of Al Khali Frotar, the biggest sand desert in the world.Some agencies offer day and night excursions where you will enjoy the silence and the stars. We can also find villages like Wadi Dawkah, Shisr Wubar, Khor Rori and Al Balid, declared Human heritage by the UNESCO.

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

Jeddah is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major city of the western Saudi Arabia. It is the principal gateway to Mecca and Medina Islam's holiest cities, and a great commercial city in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah lies along the coast of the RedSea, connected to the the Corniche, open-air sculptures and works of art, typically situated in roundabouts, making the city one of the largest open-air art galleries in the world. You will find about a dozen museums or collections in Jeddah such as: Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, the Jeddah Municipal Museum, the Nasseef House, the Humane Heritage Museum or the private Abdul Rauf Hasan Khali Museum.

Safaga (Egypt)

Safaga is a small coastal location in the Red Sea, located south of Hughada, very touristic. In this little paradise the prefered activities for those that chose to spend their holidays here, are windsurf and snorkeling. To visit this exotic and hidden place it is necessary to book an excursion with transfers, accommodation in hotels and internal visits. This way, a guide will wait for us at the airport to take us to the hotel while he advises us on everything that is necessary for our stay. The main attraction of this paradise and the first place that we are going to visit is the beach. The coral reef that exists on the beach on the Read Sea is one of the most amazing in the world and any snorkelling or diving lover must get to know. Only entering the water a few steps we will see in the crystalline water an infinite number of coloured fish with unique shapes simming around.

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Heraklion (Crete)

Heraklion, or Heraclion also Iraklion is the largest city and capital of the island of Crete, Greece. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion regional unit. The ruins of Knossos, which were excavated and restored by Arthur Evans, are nearby.

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.