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| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| 19 Dec | Depart UK, United Kingdom Fly from the UK to Dubai to join Minerva |
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| 20 Dec | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Spend the day exploring this modern metropolis and sampling its souks, or enjoying a leisurely Dhow cruise, before an early evening departure. |
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| 21 Dec | Khasab, Oman A leisurely morning to discover the unique fjord-like landscape of this desert area. Travel by local boat along the Musandam Fjord, renowned for its eerie silence before an early afternoon departure. |
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| 22 Dec | Muscat, Oman A relaxing morning at sea followed by an afternoon exploring Oman’s capital, visiting the Sultan’s Palace and the Omani Museum. |
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| 23 Dec | Sur, Oman Enjoy a morning exploring this ancient shipbuilding port and the surrounding village oases, full of whitewashed houses, or venture further afield to Wahiba Sands, Oman’s beautiful desert. |
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| 24 Dec | At Sea Enjoy Christmas and spend two days cruising the Arabian Sea. |
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| 25 Dec | At Sea Enjoy Christmas and spend two days cruising the Arabian Sea. |
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| 26 Dec | Porbandar, India A full day to explore Gandhi’s birthplace. Minerva is one of the few cruise ships to call here giving you a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the true essence of India. |
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| 27 Dec | Mumbai, India A day cruising across the Gulf of Khambhat before a late afternoon arrival into the bustling city of Mumbai. |
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| 28 Dec | Mumbai, India Enjoy a day in this important trading port where the remnants of the Raj can still be seen. Admire the city’s elaborate Victorian architecture on a city tour or explore the Cave Temples of Elephanta Island before a late afternoon departure. |
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| 29 Dec | Marmagao, Goa, India A relaxing morning at sea before enjoying a fascinating afternoon exploring Old Goa with its Jesuit churches, whitewashed houses and beautiful beaches. This former Portuguese colony has a very different feel to the rest of India. |
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| 30 Dec | At Sea Cruise the coastline of India along the Arabian Sea. |
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| 31 Dec | Cochin, India Spend the day exploring restful backwaters on a river boat, glimpsing daily life along the riverbanks or admiring Cochin’s wonderful mix of Dutch and Colonial architecture on a guided town walk. Ring in the New Year as Minerva sails south. |
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| 01 Jan | At Sea Cruise around the southern tip of India and across the Gulf of Mannar to Sri Lanka. |
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| 02 Jan | Colombo, Sri Lanka A full day in the Sri Lankan capital allows a visit inland to the elephants at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage or time to admire the Kelaniya Temple, one of the most beautiful, buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. |
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| 03 Jan | Arrive UK, United Kingdom Return flight to the UK or fly to Delhi for an optional post-cruise tour of India’s Golden Triangle. |
Details
| 16 days | |
| 19 December 2010 | |
from £ 3275 (2 Bed Outside) 
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Description
Since the beginning of civilisation man has used the Arabian Sea as a trading route to the world’s wealth. Follow these ancient trade routes to discover modern cities, exotic trading ports and bustling souks. These gradually fade away to reveal the altogether more peaceful world of rural India where you’ll witness ages-old traditions, culture and religion.
Itineraries and timings may be subject to change.
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