MSC VIRTUOSA
Cruise from Paris to Dubai via Egypt & Jordan with Premium Flights
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Airport transfers
- Cruise as per itinerary
- Cruise meals and non-chargeable entertainment
- Cruise transfers
- International flights from Australia
- Local experience or activity
- Any items or services not specified
- Cruise gratuities
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements and fees
Fly-Stay-Cruise Overview
This 32-day package ticks all the boxes, including flying award-winning Premium Economy with Emirates.
Start with a 3-night stay in the beautiful city of Paris at an Art Nouveau-style hotel. Spend a day exploring the City of Lights with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Cruise the Seine for different view of Paris and enjoy a night tour that includes watching the latest revue at the iconic Moulin Rouge.
Then board innovative and grand MSC Virtuosa for a wonderful 25-night voyage from France to Dubai, with stops in Spain, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Jordan and Oman. The lead-in price includes an Oceanview Cabin, or you can upgrade to a Balcony from just $40 per person per night extra.
This easy-going journey is your chance to stroll the colourful streets of Barcelona, toss a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome and explore the traditional villages on the island of Crete. After cruising through the Suez Canal, discover the ancient wonders in Luxor, Egypt, then have a full day to visit Jordan’s Rose City of Petra. The final stop is Muscat, Oman’s port capital and a wonderful place to dine on superb seafood and barter for unique trinkets in the dazzling souks.
Upon disembarking in Dubai, you’ll be transferred to Rove City Centre, a top rating hotel that’s received a Tripadvisor 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award. From here it’s easy to explore the traditional souks and modern-day wonders of the city. Plus, a hop-on hop-off bus tour is included so you can see more of the mesmerising destination.
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Cruise Sale
Hurry, for a limited time you can save with these special cabin rates and enjoy Premium Economy flights with Emirates!
Depart Australia on 24 October 2023 – prices are person person, based on 2 adults sharing a cabin:
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- From $9999 per person – Oceanview Cabin, Saves $1000 per person
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- From $10,999 per person – Balcony Cabin, Saves $1000 per person
Bonus: Includes Paris & Dubai city stays with sightseeing & transfers!
Contact us for single cabin rates and let us know if you’d like to cruise at other times of the year.
Sale inclusions at a glance
- Flights – Premium economy return airfares from Melbourne to Paris & from Dubai
- Flying with Emirates with baggage included
- (contact us for other Australian departure cities)
- Transfers – Airport & cruise port transfers in Paris & Dubai
- Hotels – Paris – 3 nights at Grand Hotel des Balcons or similar
- Dubai – 2 nights at Rove City Centre or similar
- Sightseeing – Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Paris Seine River Cruise & the Louvre
- Paris Night Tour with Moulin Rouge
- Dubai Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Cruise – 25 nights MSC Cruise, Paris to Barcelona to Dubai
- Choice of cabin aboard MSC Virtuosa
- All meals on non-chargeable entertainment on the ship
Note: Prices are per person, based on minimum of 2 adults sharing the one cabin, and subject to availability at time of booking. Prices are subject to change without notice and the offer can be withdrawn at any time. Please contact us for current rates for departures from your preferred Australian city.
About MSC Virtuosa
Virtuosa is one of the two largest in the MSC fleet and the second Meraviglia-Plus class ship. The new ship launched in 2020 and around 1700 crew look after a maximum of 4888 passengers. The energy-efficient vessel is one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea. Its innovative 14-deck design combines spacious, elegant interiors with futuristic facilities, like cosmic cocktails being served by a humanoid robotic bartender. There are also all the luxurious amenities that you’d expect from MSC, like 5 pools to comfortably accommodate over 1000 guests, dazzling entertainment and live productions, state-of-the-art boutiques, a wellness centre and choice of 10 dining venues.
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- DAY 2
- DAY 3
- DAY 4
- DAYS 5-29
- DAY 30
- DAY 31
- DAY 32
Fly to France, Premium Economy
Board your Emirates flights for the award-winning Premium Economy service to Paris.
Arrive in Paris
On arrival in Paris, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to start exploring the City of Lights.
Paris City Tour
Plan your Paris adventure with Big Bus: hop-on, hop-off tickets and tours designed to help you experience the very best of the City of Lights.
The red route takes in the must-sees close to the Seine: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Champs Elysées and the Louvre. Hop on and hop off as many times as you please throughout the day to create your very own Paris tour. Use the live bus tracking (available on the Big Bus app) to locate the next bus and jump back on board. Big Bus Tours Paris really does give you the most flexible sightseeing experience in the city.
Paris River Cruise, the Louvre & Night Tour
Head out for your river cruise ride for 1 hour on the city's romantic Seine. See the best parts of Paris from the tranquil water, and enjoy great titbits from your audio guide. With the world-famous Louvre Museum fast entrance ticket, head into this maze of art and culture in the centre of the city. See whether Mona Lisa is smiling, marvel at amazing paintings, and walk among sculptures.
Paris comes alive at night, when illuminated boulevards, squares and monuments show off their beauty. Start your evening with a captivating tour of the Parisian city highlights by comfortable coach. Drive past twinkling bridges and sparkling monuments, including the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysees, as you listen to the informative audio guide that gives you a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of what you see outside your window. Then head to the Moulin Rouge, one of the City of Light's crowning jewels. Watch the latest revue while sipping on fine champagne. Absorb the glitz and glamour of the legendary cabaret show, featuring over 100 artists and 1000 elaborate costumes. Once you’ve been thoroughly entertained by Miss Doris and the Girls and their famous cancan dance, enjoy hassle-free transport to your hotel.
Cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa
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Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
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Saturday, October 28 |
Paris (Le Havre), France |
8:00pm |
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Sunday, October 29 |
At Sea |
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Monday, October 30 |
Bilbao, Spain |
8:00am |
6:00pm |
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Tuesday, October 31 |
La Coruna, Spain |
9:00am |
6:00pm |
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Wednesday, November 1 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, November 2 |
Cadiz, Spain |
9:00am |
8:00pm |
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Friday, November 3 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, November 4 |
Barcelona, Spain |
8:00am |
8:00pm |
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Sunday, November 5 |
At Sea |
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Monday, November 6 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
7:00am |
8:00pm |
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Tuesday, November 7 |
Naples, Italy |
7:00am |
6:00pm |
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Wednesday, November 8 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, November 9 |
Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
9:00am |
6:00pm |
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Friday, November 10 |
Crete (Heraklion), Greece |
7:00am |
6:00pm |
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Saturday, November 11 |
Suez Canal (Cruising) |
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Sunday, November 12 |
Suez Canal (Cruising) |
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Monday, November 13 |
Luxor (Safaga), Egypt |
7:00am |
7:00pm |
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Tuesday, November 14 |
Petra (Aqaba), Jordan |
6:00am |
6:00pm |
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Wednesday, November 15 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, November 16 |
At Sea |
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Friday, November 17 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, November 18 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, November 19 |
At Sea |
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Monday, November 20 |
Muscat, Oman |
9:00am |
8:00pm |
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Tuesday, November 21 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, November 22 |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
7:00am |
Disembark in Dubai
Transfer to hotel the central hotel for a 2-night stay. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Dubai at leisure. Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.
Dubai City Tour
Discover the very best of Dubai on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore this mesmerising destination on your own schedule, seeing all of the key landmarks along the way, including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina City, Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Mall, the Spice & Gold Souk and much more. With access to 2 main routes and 23 stops, you'll be sure to see every aspect of Dubai on your sightseeing journey. Enjoy stunning 360-degree views from the open-top deck, and hear fascinating historical insights thanks to the on-board audio tour commentary.
Fly Premium Economy to Australia
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flights home to Australia. Tour Concludes & Memories Begin.
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- On the highest hill in Amman you'll find the Citadel. The hill was a fortress for thousands of year and archaeologists have found artefacts from the Bronze Age. Two of the most impressive remains are the Temple of Hercules and the Ummayad Palace.
- Wadi Rum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Jordan. The 74,000-hectare property is a rich and varied desert landscape of narrow gorges, dramatic cliffs, 20,000 rock carvings and a strong history of human occupation that dates back 12,000 years.
- The Dead Sea is actually a lake that's bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. The 'sea' sits 400 metres below sea level and the water is nearly 10 times more salty than most oceans. Aptly named because nothing can live in the water, that doesn't put off humans and bathing is must. The high salt levels make floating a breeze and the mineral-rich mud is believed to have therapeutic qualities that will make your skin shine!
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This is your chance to grab a great deal for a MSC cruise from Paris to Dubai, plus hotel stays and return international flights in Premium Economy are included.
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Cruise departures
This trip departs 24 October 2023 for the lowest prices.
Prices can vary, depending on when you book and your travel date.
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and current rates.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, sea or river conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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The wellbeing and safety of our passengers and staff is always a priority, especially as we adjust to a new world for travellers. My Travel Experience is committed to ensuring your peace of mind with customer-friendly booking practices and enhanced health and safety standards on our trips.
Safe travel requirements:
International regulations are constantly changing as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. Travellers may need to be prepared to take a COVID-19 test prior to departure from Australia and be able to provide proof of their fully vaccinated status.
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Published price was correct as of 20 July 2023. Please contact us for current rates.
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