Greece, Oman, India Cruise on Silver Muse from Athens (Piraeus)

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.

Santorini

Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece´s mainland The island remains the home of a small, but flourishing, wine industry, based on the indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko, with auxiliary cultivations of two other Aegean varietals, Athiri and Aidani. Wine Industry The vines are extremely old and resistant to phylloxera (attributed by local winemakers to the well-drained volcanic soil and its chemistry), so the vines needed no replacement during the great phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century. In their adaptation to their habitat, such vines are planted far apart, as their principal source of moisture is dew, and they often are trained in the shape of low-spiralling baskets, with the grapes hanging inside to protect them from the winds. Architecture The traditional architecture of Santorini is similar to that of the other Cyclades, with low-lying cubical houses, made of local stone and whitewashed or limewashed with various volcanic ashes used as colours. The unique characteristic is the common utilisation of the hypóskapha: extensions of houses dug sideways or downwards into the surrounding pumice

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.

Rhodes

Rhodes is an island in Greece, located in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is located northeast of Crete, southeast of Athens and just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. From there you can access Lindos and its famous Acropolis which can be accessed on foot or by donkey.

Suez Canal

The Suez canal is an artificial sea level waterway that joins the Mediteranean Sea with the red sea. It allows navigation between Asia and Europe without surrounding Africa.

Yanbu al Bahr, Saudi Arabia

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.

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.

Bombay (Mumbai)

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Mumbai Suburban Railway system carries more than 6.99 million commuters on a daily basis. It has the highest passenger densities of any urban railway system in the world. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is India´s second-busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic. The architecture of the city is a blend of Gothic Revival, Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco, and other contemporary styles. Most of the buildings during the British period, such as the Victoria Terminus and Bombay University, were built in Gothic Revival style Mumbai´s culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and theatres. The city offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment and night life, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other world capitals. Mumbai´s history as a major trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures, religions and cuisines coexisting in the city. This unique blend of cultures is due to the migration of people from all over India since the British period. Tourist Attractions: Gate way of India Juhu Beach Haji-Ali Adlabs Imagica Bandstand Linking Road Fashion Street Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Bombay (Mumbai)

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Mumbai Suburban Railway system carries more than 6.99 million commuters on a daily basis. It has the highest passenger densities of any urban railway system in the world. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is India´s second-busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic. The architecture of the city is a blend of Gothic Revival, Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco, and other contemporary styles. Most of the buildings during the British period, such as the Victoria Terminus and Bombay University, were built in Gothic Revival style Mumbai´s culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and theatres. The city offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment and night life, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other world capitals. Mumbai´s history as a major trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures, religions and cuisines coexisting in the city. This unique blend of cultures is due to the migration of people from all over India since the British period. Tourist Attractions: Gate way of India Juhu Beach Haji-Ali Adlabs Imagica Bandstand Linking Road Fashion Street Mahalaxmi Racecourse