Modern Dubai to Ancient Athens
14-night one-way sailing from Dubai
Historical tales in Egypt
Explore iconic sites along the Red and the Med on a 14-night one-way voyage from Dubai to Piraeus (Athens). After seeing the delights of the Arabian Gulf, you’ll cross the Suez Canal and reach the stunning Greek coast. With late-night stays in Safaga and Alexandria plus full days in Rhodes and Santorini, you’ll soak up the historical vibes, revel in desert sunshine, and get your island glow going.
Modern Dubai to Ancient Athens • 14 Nights
Sailing on Resilient Lady
Day 1
Dubai
Departs at 11:59 PM, All aboard 2 hrs before departure
Day 2
Dubai
Departs at 12:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Day 3
Sailing
At sea
Day 4
Sailing
At sea
Day 5
Sailing
At sea
Day 6
Sailing
At sea
Day 7
Sailing
At sea
Day 8
Safaga
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, local time
Day 9
Sailing
At sea
Day 10
Sailing
At sea
Day 11
Alexandria (Cairo)
07:00 AM - 09:00 PM, local time
Day 12
Sailing
At sea
Day 13
Rhodes
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM, local time
Day 14
Santorini
09:00 AM - 08:00 PM, local time
Day 15
Piraeus (Athens)
Arrives at 06:30 AM
The Virgin Voyages Experience
From captivating coasts to laid-back island vibes, the exclusively adult cruise vacation of your dreams is here.
Hassle-free embarkation
Pre-upload your travel docs to the Virgin Voyages app, get Ready to Sail before leaving home, and make boarding a (sea)breeze in just a few minutes.
Late stays and overnights
No more rushing from A to Sea. Our itineraries feature late stays and overnights, so you can explore it all from morning to night (and morning again).
Keeping it local
We’ve teamed up with locals in each of our ports to reveal sides of places you’ve yet to explore — from the people who know the destinations best.
The places you'll go
Dubai
Set on the Persian Gulf coast and about an hour away from Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates' capital, Dubai is known for its posh lifestyle, skyscrapers and nightlife.
Safaga
Washed by the Red Sea's mineral-rich waters, Safaga is a watersports haunt and a spa lover's paradise with its black sand therapies aside.
Suez Canal Passage
Alexandria (Cairo)
Rhodes
Where the Byzantine Empire meets modern cultural ingenuity — this gorgeous island truly is hot spot for artists and artist-lovers alike.
Santorini
From the hills of Oia to the Caldera coast, this island is known for its fiery, orange and pick sunsets and postcard-worthy beaches.
Piraeus (Athens)
Bright blue skies, sand-fringed shores, and a bustling street art scene — few places are as colorful as this ever-evolving city.
An ocean of opportunities calling your name.
There’s nothing more liberating than having the freedom of charting your own course. No pre-assigned seating, no fixed schedules, no limited options, no nonsense — just a shipload of opportunities to rejuvenate your body and transform your soul.
WANDERLUST SATISFIED
Modern Dubai to Ancient Athens
Just a few hours from the captivating chaos of Cairo, Alexandria boasts a relaxed Mediterranean feel and a legendary past. Founded by Alexander the Great, the city served as a stage for some pretty iconic bits of history — like when Cleopatra had herself smuggled into Caesar’s chambers inside a rolled rug, or when she and Mark Antony decided to create their own (wild) drinking club. Whether you are a history buff or not, Alexandria is *the* place to take a deep dive into Egypt’s glorious days.
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Rest Your Head
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