46-day Grand Africa Voyage
Tue Oct 10th 2023
Onboard Zuiderdam
Itinerary Summary
Ft. Lauderdale, Funchal/PORTUGAL, Lanzarote, Agadir/MOROCCO, Casablanca/MOROCCO , Tunnis/TUNISIA, Limassol/CYPRUS, , Sharm El-sheikh/EGYPT, Aqaba/JORDAN (Overnight), Luxor/EGYPT, Mahe/SEYCHELLES (Overnight), (Overnight), Mamoudzou/FRANCE, Nosy Be/MADAGASCAR, Maputo/MOZAMBIQUE, Richards Bay/S. AFRICA, Cape Town/S. AFRICA
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Ft. Lauderdale

-- - 4:00 pm

Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838 during the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors with broad, palm-fringed beaches and an easy pace of life. Stroll along fashionable Las Olas Boulevard with its stylish shops or enjoy a sightseeing cruise through the city''s canals, boasting more waterways than Venice. Or, venture out and explore the cosmopolitan city of Palm Beach, or the wildlife sanctuary of the Everglades.

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : At Sea

Day 4 : At Sea

Day 5 : At Sea

Day 6 : At Sea

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 : Funchal/PORTUGAL

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This is a city of incredible lights and sights, a place of dreamy sunsets and gorgeous scenery.The wildlife is remarkable, and the museums are outstanding.Although Funchal is quite built up, the surrounding area is remote and made up of dense jungle.

Day 10 : Lanzarote

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 11 : Agadir/MOROCCO

7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Across the river from the gleaming new town of Agadir is ancient Taroudant, where you can meander within old city walls and see merchants selling handicrafts, fashioned by centuries-old methods. Follow caravan trails south along the coast; a view of Berber life awaits in the pink-walled town of Tiznit.

Day 12 : Casablanca/MOROCCO

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

The economic capital of Morocco and the second largest city in Africa, Casablanca is an exotic blend of African, Arabian and European cultures. White-washed houses and peaceful mosques line the narrow streets of ancient Medina, the original Arab Section. Nearby, souks hum with the activity of contented shoppers bargaining for fine leather and handicrafts. The Ain Daib quarter in the southern part of the city boasts a strand of oceanfront resorts and restaurants set along the beach. Visit the mysterious "pink" city of Marrakech with its famed market and snake-charmers.

Day 13 : At Sea

Day 14 : At Sea

Day 15 : Tunnis/TUNISIA

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 18 : At Sea

Day 19 : Limassol/CYPRUS

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

The birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is nearby on this island - the third largest in Europe. Explore what is now called the Medieval Museum, a restored castle where Richard the Lionheart married in 1191. Visit a mosque, browse the local artisan shops and take in the natural and architectural delights of Cyprus.

Day 20 : At Sea

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 21 :

6:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Day 22 : Sharm El-sheikh/EGYPT

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

This small town at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, is known for its spectacular dive sites in the coral reefs of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. With its strategic geographical position, Sharm El Sheikh became the gathering place for ancient nomadic tribes and a pivotal site for several biblical events; Mount Horeb is said to be the ancient Mount Sinai where Moses encountered the Burning Bush and received the Ten Commandments from God. Beyond the beaches of the coast you can find the world-famous treasures of St. Catherine's Monastery on a full-day tour, or follow caravan trails to the Monder Valley desert for snacks and tea in a Bedouin tent.

Day 23 : Aqaba/JORDAN

7:00 am - --

Day 24 : Aqaba/JORDAN

-- - 5:00 pm

Day 25 : Luxor/EGYPT

8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Situated on the Red Sea along the East Coast of Egypt, Safaga serves as a gateway to the magnificent antiquities of Luxor and Karnak. Site of the ancient metropolis of Thebes, Luxor has a history which goes back to 2000 B.C. Like Babylon and Nineveh, it was considered one of the great cities of the ancient world, but of the three it is only here that the splendor survives. Marvel at the massive columns and statues. Stroll down the Avenue of the Sphinxes to the grand ceremonial gateway of the Temple of Amun-Ra. Sail across the Nile to the Valley of the Kings, sacred burial ground of the Pharaohs.

Day 26 : At Sea

Day 27 : At Sea

Day 28 : At Sea

Day 29 : At Sea

Day 30 : At Sea

Day 31 : At Sea

Day 32 : Mahe/SEYCHELLES

4:00 pm - --

Day 33 : Mahe/SEYCHELLES

-- - 5:00 pm

Day 34 : At Sea

Day 35 : At Sea

Day 36 :

8:00 am - --

For many centuries, traders from Europe, India, the Orient and Arabia were lured to these shores. It was from here that explorer David Livingstone set off on his last expedition into the heart of the continent. Today, as you walk along the winding streets of the old Stone Town, lined with whitewashed coral rag houses, you can see reminders of this rich history all around you. Visit the Palace museum, former residence of the Omani Sultans, and the cathedral that now stands on the site of the notorious slave market.

Day 37 :

-- - 5:00 pm

For many centuries, traders from Europe, India, the Orient and Arabia were lured to these shores. It was from here that explorer David Livingstone set off on his last expedition into the heart of the continent. Today, as you walk along the winding streets of the old Stone Town, lined with whitewashed coral rag houses, you can see reminders of this rich history all around you. Visit the Palace museum, former residence of the Omani Sultans, and the cathedral that now stands on the site of the notorious slave market.

Day 38 : At Sea

Day 39 : Mamoudzou/FRANCE

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 40 : Nosy Be/MADAGASCAR

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Nosy Be, the largest island off Madagascar is known as "the perfumed isle" for its profusion of ylang-ylang, patchouli, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper and saffron. It is also a holiday resort with a colonial French atmosphere. Here you will have the chance of visiting Nosy Komba, set aside to protect the small, endearing primates known as lemurs, which are indigenous here.

Day 41 : At Sea

Day 42 : At Sea

Day 43 : Maputo/MOZAMBIQUE

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 44 : Richards Bay/S. AFRICA

8:00 am - 11:00 pm

In the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Day 45 : At Sea

Day 46 : At Sea

Day 47 : Cape Town/S. AFRICA

8:00 am - --

One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, the city's dominating landmark, for a panoramic view of the Cape from 3,300 feet. At nearby Stellenbosch, the university town famous for its Cape Dutch architecture, sip crisp local vintages at one of the well-known wine estates.

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