Explora Journeys: A Journey of Ancient Legends & Innovation

You are cordially invited to join me, Chip Barker, on an exclusive voyage from Athens to Dubai aboard the elegant Explora II. I have been selected by Signature Travel Network to be their Signature Host for this unique Sailing. As your onboard ambassador, I’ll be there to welcome you personally, curate special hosted moments, share insights along the way, and ensure your journey feels both seamless and deeply enriching. It’s a rare opportunity to sail with a dedicated luxury travel expert at your side—adding an insider connection and an extra layer of sophistication to an already extraordinary itinerary.

We'll begin in storied Athens, where marble temples glow in the Mediterranean sun and the city’s timeless treasures set the tone for the journey ahead. From there, sailing effortlessly into Heraklion, where Crete’s Minoan legends whisper through ancient palaces and rugged coastal cliffs. Next, we slip down to Port Said for a rare chance to venture inland to the Pyramids of Giza, their ancient silhouettes rising from the sands with breathtaking grandeur, before returning to witness the engineering marvel of the Suez Canal up close.

We then continue toward an overnight stay in Jeddah, a cosmopolitan crossroads where Red Sea tradition and contemporary culture meet in a vibrant embrace. Between ports, Explora II becomes its own sanctuary—defined by ocean-inspired wellness, contemporary European elegance, and the kind of attentive service that transforms travel into ease. The days unfold with unhurried grace as you sail toward the frankincense-scented breezes of Salalah, the ornate mosques and atmospheric souks of Muscat, and the dramatic, fjord-like cliffs of Khasab.

This unforgettable journey concludes in dazzling Dubai—an arrival that feels less like an ending and more like the beginning of your next story.