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MSC Explora 5 · February 8, 2028 Roll Call
MSC Cruises
A Journey through Middle Eastern Charms & Archaeological Wonders
Departure
Tue, Feb 8, 2028
Return
Thu, Feb 17, 2028
Duration
9 Nights
From
Jeddah
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Route & Ports
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Jeddah
Day 1
2
Jeddah
Day 2
3
At sea
Day 3
4
Safaga
Day 4
5
Safaga
Day 5
6
Ain Sokhna
Day 6
7
Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 7
8
Aqaba
Day 8
9
At sea
Day 9
10
Jeddah
Day 10
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