MSC Explora 5 · January 31, 2028 Roll Call

MSC Explora Journeys Cruises

8 nights, round-trip from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Departure

Mon, Jan 31, 2028

Return

Tue, Feb 8, 2028

Duration

8 Nights

From

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mecca

Ship Hub

2 aboard MSC Explora 5

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Route & Ports

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mecca

31 Jan 13:00

Depart

Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia, AlUla-Medina

01 Feb 08:00 - 22:00

Safaga, Luxor, Egypt

02 Feb 07:00 - 03 Feb 17:00

Sokhna, Egypt, Cairo

04 Feb 07:00 - 21:00

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

05 Feb 09:00 - 20:00

Aqaba, Petra, Jordan

06 Feb 07:00 - 21:00

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mecca

08 Feb 08:00

Arrive

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