2024 Ancient Empires Cruise

Experience Israel, Greece, Egypt & Turkey with the bonus of a cruise!

11 Nights | 15-26 Apr 2024

Celebrity Infinity Cruise

This cruise is ideal for those who have visited Israel before and those interested in broadening their knowledge of the people and lands of Bible times.

Itinerary

Our cruise will visit:

  • Athens (excursions included of Athens & Corinth
  • Israel (excursions included to Caesarea Maritima / Mt Carmel / Lower Galilee / Jerusalem)
  • Egypt (excursions available from Cruise Line)
  • Turkey (excursions available from Cruise Line)

Click here for detailed itinerary

This holiday has limited availability.  The excursions/tours offered by us are exclusive to our group. In Israel, we use the same ground handlers for our Israel-only tours, so you benefit from a 5* cruise ship and the experience of our regular Israel tour guides. 

Our own tours offer excellent value for money compared to the cruise line’s tours offered onboard.  Egypt and Turkey offer tours that are not available to us so in these destinations you can choose to join their own excursions, at additional cost.

The price below is based on your return flights from Dublin and include:-

  • Return flights (UK/Ireland/N.America)
  • Taxes
  • 1 x 20kg suitcase plus one piece of hand luggage per person
  • Tips & gratuities onboard
  • Excursions as listed in the table above – the actual content on those trips will be finalised with your group leader including tips
  • Your cruise is full board with meals included in various restaurants onboard Celebrity in both buffet and waiter service restaurants.

Not included:

  • Personal insurance
  • Lunches on day trips if applicable
  • Items of a personal nature

PRICING

Inside stateroom
(ex-Dublin) £2895pp
  (ex JFK/EWR direct)  US$4795pp 
Balcony stateroom
(ex-Dublin) £3195pp
(ex JFK/EWR direct)  US$5145pp
  • The above prices are based on 2 people sharing. Single supplement on request.
  • Classic drinks package – juices, premium coffees, and teas, bottled water and selection of fizzy drinks (Available for Additional £200 / $250)
  • Celebrity Infinity –  This star of the Millennium Class shines even brighter thanks to her recent grand makeover. Expect gleaming new staterooms, enhanced public areas and freshness at the highest levels  on the chic Rooftop Terrace.
  • This tour is only bookable directly with Faith & Culture Tours.

Detailed Itinerary

ArriveDepart
15 APRILATHENS1700JOIN SHIP AROUND 1PM
16 APRILAT SEA   
17 APRILHAIFA08001700COASTAL DAY TRIP TO CAESAREA MOUNT CARMEL REGION – INCLUDED
18 APRILJERUSALEM (ASHDOD)0700DAY TOUR TO JERUSALEM – INCLUDED
19 APRILJERUSALEM (ASHDOD)2200DAY TOUR IN ISRAEL – INCLUDED
20 APRILAT SEA
21 APRILALEXANDRIA EGYPT0200EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST FROM CRUISE LINE
22 APRILALEXANDRIA EGYPT2300
23 APRILKUSADASI (EPHESUS)07001600EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST FROM CRUISE LINE
24 APRILATHENS0700DAY TOUR TO CORINTH – INCLUDED
25 APRILATHENS0700 MORNING CITY TOUR IN ATHENS – INCLUDED
26 APRILDEBARK  DISEMBARK FOR HOMEWARD FLIGHT

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • The prices above are based on the current exchange rate. Flight times and final pricing will be confirmed when flight schedules are released in May 2023. A deposit and completed booking form secures your place and cabin type. Should there be a variation in price when flights released, you will be free to cancel free of charge until 31 May 2023, after which deposits are non-refundable.
  • Cancellation charges apply up to date of departure.
  • Flights from USA may require an overnight in Athens pre or post cruise. We will advise of this at the time of flight confirmation.

This holiday package is arranged by Thompson Travel International and your contract will be with them to ensure you get the fullest possible protection.

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