Cruise Itineraries to Awe-Inspiring Ethereal Locations via Cruise Ship

Europe’s Sense of Old World History is Reflected in its Rich Cultural Offerings, Which Include an Abundance of Sacrosanct Locations.

DETROIT (Dec. 22, 2015) – For many, the trip of a lifetime includes a pilgrimage to a site where miraculous spiritual events have occurred. These sacred sites have drawn visitors from all corners of the globe throughout history.

The impact of these hallowed sites cannot be expressed in words or pictures – one must actually visit these locations to grasp the sense of awe, peace and majesty they convey. Surprisingly, although many sacred sites are inaccessible to all but the hardiest of travelers, some locations are within easy reach, and a great many of them are accessible via cruise ship.
Sacred sites are located all over the world, and CruiseCompete has compiled some of the most interesting (and significant) sites to visit. To see more information on the ships and itineraries that port near these locations, please visit /sacred_places/.

Locations for Mystic Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites Where Legends That Transcend Time Were Born

Lourdes – Year after year, Lourdes, France, is visited by thousands of pilgrims, seeking spiritual and physical relief from their ailments. This town is known for a series of 67 church-recognized miracles dating back to the 1850’s, with the most recent occurrence in 2013.

More sites in Europe:
Bordeax, France, Lourdes
Bucharest, Romania, Hurezi Monastary
Cologne, Germany, Aachen Cathedral
Cologne, Germany, Shrine of the Three Kings
Dublin, Ireland, Newgrange
Holyhead, Holywell, Wales, St Winefride's Well
Lisbon, Portugal, Our Lady of Fatima
Madrid, Spain, Mezquita
Beaches of Normandy, France, Normandy American Cemetary and Memorial
Paris, France, Chartres Cathedral
Paris, France, Mont-St.-Michael
Southampton, England, Stonehenge

Common rhetoric says that civilization began in Mesopotamia, in the heart of the Mediterranean. This region is steeped in culture and features a large number of spiritually significant sites.

Mt Sinai/St. Catherine's Monastery – The Monastery of St. Catherine stands at the foot of Mount Horeb where, according to the Old Testament, Moses received the Tablets of the Law (The Ten Commandments). The entire area is sacred to three world religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The Monastery of St. Catherine is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

More sites in the Mediterranean:
Cairo, Sinai peninsula, Mt Sinai/St. Catherine's Monastery
Haifa, Nazareth / Galilee (Haifa), Israel, Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias)
Istanbul, Turkey, Blue Mosque
Livorno, Italy, Chapel of the Stigmata
Luxor, Egypt, Valley of the Kings
Rhodes, Greece, The Cave of the Apocolypse
Rome, Italy, Abbazia Di San Galgano
Rome, Italy, St. Peter's Basilica

North America
Baltimore, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery
Huatulpo, Mexico, Day of the Dead
New York, New York, Ground Zero

South America
Copacabana, South America, Islands of the Sun and Moon
Easter Island, South Pacific, Easter Island
Lima, Peru, Mcchu Picchu/ Sacred Valley of the Inca

Caribbean
Bridgetown, Trinidad, and Tobago, Diwali

Asia and the Far East are home to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations, with a large number of spiritually significant sites.

Hanging Monastery – Built in 491, Hanging Monastery is an architectural wonder triumph because it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground. It was built to honor Sakyamuni, Laozi and Confucius, who are creators of Buddism, Taoism and Confucianism, respectively. This attraction can be visited by taking an overnight train from the port of Bejing.

More sites in Asia and the Far East:
Bejing, China, Hanging Monastery
Beppu, Japan, Beppu Onsen
Dehli, India, Taj Mahal
Dehli, India, Rishikesh
Hiroshima, Japan, Peace Memorial Park
Kochi, Kanyakumari, India, 3 oceans unite, Ghandi Memorial
Mumbai, India, Ajanta and Ellora caves
Qingdao, Tai Shan, China, Tai Shan Dai Mai Complex
Shanghai, South Korea, Lotus Lantern Festival
Shimizu, Japan, Mt Fuji
Taipai, China/Taiwan, Wenwu Temple
Yangon, Myanman, Bagan

The Middle East features majestic historical architecture and stunning natural landscapes. It’s also home to some famous archeological sites.
Middle East

The city of Petra is half-built, half-carved into rock, surrounded by mountains full of passages and gorges. It is considered one of the world's most famous archaeological sites.
Aqaba, Jordan, Petra

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