P&O CRUISES

The Middle East

The Middle East

About the Middle East

A cruise to the Middle East has much to offer today’s traveller. From the extraordinary natural beauty of Oman and striking modern architecture of Dubai, to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and Jordan’s ‘Rose-Red’ city, Petra. This region is a land cloaked in mystery and intrigue. Here, more than any other place in the world, it’s possible to walk in the footsteps of the ancients and gaze upon the remarkable architecture built to appease gods and celebrate Kings and Sultans.

However it’s not just history that makes these shores perfect as a cruise destination. The waters of the Red Sea are famed the world over as a diver’s delight. There is the choice of shopping in air-conditioned complexes or among spice scented bazaars and souks. Then, of course, there are the beaches and parks offering serene places to simply relax.

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  • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
    Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
    A fast-developing Egyptian beach resort, Sharm el Sheikh has become a popular Red Sea cruise call, too. On ...
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Highlights

  • Suez Canal
  • Petra - Jordan
  • Cairo and the Pyramids - Port Said
  • Coral reefs - Sharm El Sheikh
  • Karnak Temple - Safaga
  • Lost City of Ubar - Safaga
  • Desert dune drive - Muscat
  • Burj Al Arab Hotel - Dubai