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UNESCO World Heritage Sites are, of course, some of the most incredible destinations around the globe. But getting to some of them \u2013 even the most famous ones \u2013 can be a challenge. But thanks to incredible cruise itineraries like the ones below, exploring some of the world\u2019s most beautiful places has never been easier.<\/p>\n

\"Pyramids<\/a><\/p>\n

1) Pyramids of Giza, Egypt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think visiting the Land of the Pharaohs is out of your league? Think again. The Old Kingdom of Egypt (which includes the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur) is yours to explore aboard the Norwegian Star<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

BONUS SITES: The Town of Rhodes (Greece), the Baha\u2019i Holy Palaces (Israel), the Old City of Acre (Israel), Petra (Jordan), and the Land of Frankincense (Oman).<\/p>\n

\"Valetta,<\/a><\/p>\n

2) Valetta, Malta<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, maybe Valetta\u2019s not as famous Egypt\u2019s pyramids, but it is<\/em> touted as one of the most beautiful UNESCO Sites EVER. The picturesque peninsula\u2019s 320 monuments are crammed into .3 square miles and Carnival<\/a> will happily take you there (and A LOT of other really cool places too)!<\/p>\n

BONUS SITES: The Acropolis (Greece), the Ancient City of Ephesus (Turkey), Pompeii (Italy), Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy), the Palau de la Musica Catalana (Spain)\u2026the list goes on\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Machu<\/a><\/p>\n

3) Machu Picchu, Peru<\/strong><\/p>\n

How, you may ask, can you sail into the middle of a tropical rainforest on the eastern slopes of the Andes? You can\u2019t. But this unique Avalon Waterways<\/a> itinerary hooks you up with an incredible journey on the Amazon and on land so you can check out the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n

BONUS SITES: The City of Cuzco and the Historical Center of Lima.<\/p>\n

Related: 23 cruise tips that will change the way you cruise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Angkor-Archaeological-Park-Cambodia\"<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to beautiful ruins, it\u2019s hard to compete with those in Angkor, Cambodia. Possibly home to as many as 1 million people, it\u2019s said to be the largest pre-industrial city in the world and this AmaWaterways<\/a> cruise is the perfect way to explore it.<\/p>\n

\"Great<\/a><\/p>\n

5) Great Barrier Reef, Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s blue, full of coral, and bigger than the Great Wall of China? You guessed it: The Great Barrier Reef. Located off the coast of Australia, this beautiful destination is composed of over 3,000 individual reef systems and Royal Caribbean<\/a> will help you discover them.<\/p>\n

Related: This is the hardest global landmarks quiz you’ll ever take<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Forbidden<\/a>

Forbidden City, China<\/p><\/div>\n

6) Forbidden City & Great Wall, China<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of the Great Wall\u2026it\u2019s probably one of the<\/em> most famous UNESCO Sites and thanks to this Viking sailing<\/a>, seeing it up close is a total cinch.<\/p>\n

\"Galapagos<\/a><\/p>\n

7) Galapagos Islands, Ecuador<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marine iguanas! Fur seals! Blue-footed boobies (hehe)! Endemic species litter the famed Galapagos Islands and, with this Celebrity<\/a> itinerary, you\u2019ve got a chance to channel your inner-Darwin and see them all.<\/p>\n

\"Geirangerfjord,<\/a><\/p>\n

8) Geirangerfjord, Norway<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make like the Vikings and head to Norway on MSC<\/a>. You\u2019ll be able to check out a lot of incredible sites, including the majestic Geirangerfjord \u2013 a long branch off the Sunnylvsfjorden and home to some impressive waterfalls.<\/p>\n

Ready to explore these beautiful locales? Find your cruise at Orbitz<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

\"discount<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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