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Cruising To The Middle East - The Desert Lands Of Arabia, Innovative Dubai And Much More

By Gemma Medden

Middle Eastern Cruising offers something a little different with a sense of adventure but also romance…

The romance of the desert lands of Arabia has been luring traveller for centuries. Why you only need to watch epic films such as “Lawrence of Arabia” to get caught up in the allure of it all. There is such a mystery about Arabia, what with its whispering sands and tales of tumultuous times in a bygone era.

P&O Cruises have wonderful cruises to the Middle East, giving you the chance to sample everything this amazing part of the world has to offer. From a journey through the Suez Canal, with its busy Egyptian port of Suez, it is one of the world’s most fascinating experiences - you actually feel as if you are sailing right through the dry heart of the desert!

P&O Cruises will take you on a magical journey through miles of desert to incredible places such as Aqaba in Jordan. Here you can take a walk into Petra, the fortress city built b the Bedouin more than 2,000 years ago. Carved out of the side of a ravine area are ancient palaces and temples which allude to the city’s former power. The great thing about P&O Cruises to the Middle East is that you will experience not just the commercial and well known locations such as Dubai but you will also get off the beaten track to discover not so well known ports of call.

Despite Dubai being one of the Gulf’s most singular cities there are some wonderful sights to behold. Not least the Burj Al Arab Hotel which dominates the Dubai coastline. It was designed to resemble a billowing sail and stands 321 metres high.

Your P&O Cruises voyage will take you to the Sultanate of Oman’s capital Muscat. Here you will experience the magical feel of the city, with a combination of stunning deserts, mountains and beaches but will the comforts of a modern metropolis. The Sultan’s Main Palace can be located in the old port area which is enclosed by gated walls. This is a truly fascinating place to take a wander, with two 16th century Portuguese forts which have weathered time well guarding the entrance to Muscat.

P&O Cruises offer a huge selection of shore excursions which can be pre-reserved from 12 weeks before you date of departure. In Muscat these might be Nakhl and Hot Springs, a delightful excursion which takes you to tranquil hot springs and gives you the chance to see some amazing views with a relaxing buffet lunch in a seaside resort.

Salalah in Oman is a city of contrasts. It has all the amenities of a contemporary resort but also with older Arabic influences which make it a very interesting place to visit. There are ancient ruins to explore, beautiful beaches to soak up the sun and soaring mountains to view the landscape from. Visit the final resting place of the biblical prophet Job who was reputed to have resided in the city or peruse the once palace of the Queen of Sheba. The natural beauty of this city is somewhat of a surprise taking into account its desert location, but it is blessed with a temperate climate which allows the lush green countryside to flourish.

P&O Cruises give you chance to visit these amazing locations but in the luxurious surroundings of one of their world class super liners. P&O Cruises fleet was designed for travelling the world and I would heartily recommend the mystique of the Middle East.

Gemma Medden writes for Jetline Cruises. Cruise Holidays specialist Jetline Cruise offer a range of exciting cruise deals. If you are looking for cheap cruises in either the Caribbean, Mediterrean, Far East, Alaska or even South America, Jetline cruises has the experience and expertise to do so.

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