Cruise Description

Follow in the Steps of Explorers on this Spice Route Cruise

Journey from the food capital of the world to the cradle of civilization on this 26-night Spice Route voyage with Azamara. From Singapore, take three days at sea to discover all the incredible amenities aboard Azamara Journey®, then enjoy overnights in charming Colombo, Sri Lanka and Cochin—the former center of the Indian spice trade. 

After a week at sea indulging in spa treatments and specialty dining, arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the whole city acts as an art gallery. Next, visit ancient architectural wonders including the Pyramids of Giza and the ancient “Rose City” of Petra before spending two days cruising the Suez Canal—a modern-day marvel of engineering. Make your way to Jerusalem, one of the world’s most sacred cities, for a late stay before concluding in amazing Athens. 

Cruise Highlights

In Hambantota, visit sprawling national parks, go on a tropical safari, or head to cosmopolitan Galle and its 18th century fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From Sharm el Sheikh, journey through the desert to the foot of Mount Sinai and visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, which dates back to the 6th century.

In Safaga, visit nearby Luxor, the “world’s greatest open air museum” and a gateway to the Valley of the Kings. 

A popular spot for water sports of all kinds, visit one of the many beaches at Ain Sukhna for a fantastic experience of sun, sand, and surf in Sokhna.

In Heraklion on Crete, visit Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization, and browse trendy shops on Daidalou Street. 

Explore revered sites around Jerusalem including the Western Wall, Bethlehem and the Dead Sea.