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24-night Egypt & Red Sea cruise: Marghera (Venice), Italy to Durban on MSC Armonia

The MSC Grand Voyages from Venice is a 24-night Egypt & Red Sea cruise aboard MSC Armonia, operated by MSC Cruises. Departing Marghera(Venice), Italy on November 2, 2027 and arriving in Durban on November 26, 2027, the voyage visits 9 ports including Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, Port Said, Safaga. CruiseCaptain has fare history for this sailing.

Length
24 nights
Departs
Nov 2, 2027
Returns
Nov 26, 2027
Ports of call
9
Days at sea
16
Marghera (Venice), Italy

24 nights · Egypt & Red Sea

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Marghera (Venice), Italy

Delve into ancient palaces, century-old galleries, and modern-day exhibits as you whirl through Venice. Walk through masterpieces, catch an opera, gaze at medieval buildings, blow Murano glass and drift down the Grand Canal by gondola to visit churches, convents and campi “squares” that vary in spirit and scale. Cross hump-backed bridges, reach teeming Piazza San Marco’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, or duck down passages to escape reality. From palazzos to perfumeries and the must-see Bridge of Sighs, you’re only moments from a place of beauty in this liquid-gold city of treasures.

Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

The small Greek port of Katakolon was developed in the 19th century to serve the thriving local trade in currants. Today it is your starting block for Olympia - birthplace of the Olympic Games. A pretty town on the banks of the River Alpheios, Olympia lies only a short drive away from the port and its historic stadium - where the first Olympic torch was lit in 776 BC and is a fascinating site to explore. You can still see the marble starting blocks used by early athletes in the 45,000-seat arena, as well as the ruins of the Temple of Hera and the gigantic Temple of Zeus - its gold and ivory statue of Zeus was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. If you have already visited Olympia, you could spend your day exploring the lush wine country north of Katakolon and sampling the local vintages.

Safaga

Port Safaga (Bur Safaga in Arabic), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, is a village on the Red Sea coast. The town, whose economy is driven by the nearby phosphate mines, consists of a single windswept avenue running straight on, past concrete boxes with bold signs proclaiming their function. Silos and cranes identify the port, which runs alongside (but remains out of bounds) for most of this distance. However, inland from Port Safaga, a shore excursion on your MSC Grand Voyages cruise can be the opportunity to discover Luxor and the overwhelming concentration of relics in the area. A tourist mecca ever since Nile steamers began calling in the nineteenth century, visitors come to view the remains of Thebes, Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom capital, and its associated sites. The town itself boasts Luxor Temple, a graceful ornament to its waterfront and “downtown”, while a mile or so north is Karnak Temple, a stupendous complex built over 1,300 years. Across the river are the amazing tombs and mortuary temples of the Theban Necropolis, an attraction not to be missed on your holiday in Egypt.

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED BB Balcony
JUNIOR BALCONY FANTASTICA BM1 Balcony
INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED IB Inside
JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA IM1 Inside
JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA IM2 Inside
OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED OB Oceanview
PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA OL1 Oceanview
JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA OM1 Oceanview
JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA OM2 Oceanview
JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA OO Oceanview
Junior Suite Aurea SR1 Suite
Junior Suite Aurea SR2 Suite

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The journey

24 nights, in order

Marghera (Venice), Italy

Day 1 Nov 2, 2027

Marghera (Venice), Italy

Delve into ancient palaces, century-old galleries, and modern-day exhibits as you whirl through Venice.

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MSC Armonia

Your ship

MSC Armonia

As her name implies, MSC Armonia is a sociable ship with a real fun loving atmostphere. She’s been carefully designed to put passengers first and, make no mistake, she was built for good times! And, best of all, these good times take place against some spectacular backdrops. MSC Armonia operates some of the most interesting and fun loving itineraries of any ship in our fleet. Whether you’re cruising the clement Canary Islands in the winter months, or slipping serenely out of Venice into the Adriatic heading for the best of the Eastern Med’ in the summer, you’re always bound for enjoyment. MSC Armonia is a great ship to enjoy the company of friends and family whilst enjoying the sunshine at the external spa and swimming pool complex. And, should you find yourself over doing the fine Italian and international cuisine on offer, then you can always make redress at the gym, the Armonia Spa or why not simply dance the night away in the Starlight Disco? Aside from being thoroughly convivial, MSC Armonia is also a most comfortable ship. She offers a selection of spacious suites with private balconies and splendid views. But, the usual caveat applies: once you’ve cruised in a balcony cabin aboard MSC Armonia you’ll want to keep doing so again and again! British cruisers especially appreciate the White Lion pub where friendly service and an easy-going charm will quickly turn everyone into a ‘local’. Later on, as you leave the setting sun and another port of call in your wake it’s time to explore the many bars, lounges and, perhaps, a special evening at the Teatro La Fenice? Whatever you do and wherever you go aboard MSC Armonia, a happy and harmonious cruise comes as standard!

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