A leisurely 4-hour coach drive through desert scenery to Luxor, followed by crossing the Nile, will bring you to the West Bank and the three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Sights along the way include the mortuary temples at Deir el-Bahari with the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the statues of Amenhotep III, also known as the Colossi of Memnon, where a photo stop will be made. A delicious buffet lunch at a five-star hotel will be followed by a visit to the Temple of Karnak, a major site of ancient worship where you can view the Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake and Avenue of the Sphinxes. Another brief photo stop at Luxor Temple rounds the tour off before you return to Safaga and your ship. You will also have an opportunity to haggle your way to a souvenir at a vibrant Egyptian bazaar or in a Papyrus Institute.Please note: the tour runs only on the first day of call at Safaga port and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. You are recommended to wear a sunhat and comfortable shoes. No stops will be made during coach transfers, but toilet facilities are available on the coach. You will not be permitted to take cameras or camcorders inside the Valley of the Kings, nor use mobile phones to take photos or make videos. The tour does not include visits to the tombs of Tutenkhamun or Ramses V. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $161.00Adults $113.00Children

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     The underwater world of the Red Sea is a habitat for a huge variety of multi-coloured fish and other aquatic wildlife, all supported by an extensive coral reef located in Egypt’s coastal waters. This leisurely half-day tour now gives you a chance to spend some time off the ship and take a closer look at this fascinating world, yet stay bone-dry dry at the same time. An approx. 1-hour coach ride will first take you from Safaga to the beautiful Sindbad Resort Hotel in Hurghada. From there, an approx. 50-minute sea leg by motorboat then follows to the submarine platform, where you will be briefed before boarding the vessel. Equipped with camera-friendly panoramic windows, the underwater craft will descend to a depth of about 22 metres and then take you on a 30-minute trip around the Red Sea’s magical aquatic universe, offering you amazing views of the reef’s many flamboyant inhabitants. Your return to Safaga and your ship then marks the end of your tour.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests using a wheelchair, who are claustrophobic or suffer with respiratory problems. Guests will have to reverse down a short flight of 8 steps. This tour is foreseen on the second day of call at Safaga.

Price per Person Starting from: $121.00Adults $85.00Children

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    Prepare for a Bedouin adventure by jeep as you leave the port and drive along a modern road taking you to the breathtaking desert landscape, with photo stops along the way to capture images of shimmering mirages, strangely formed rocky outcrops and the glorious sunset. At the camp, the hospitable Bedouins will welcome you to their tent before showing you the site and their tough living conditions. After a chance to observe how the Bedouin women knead the dough for their typical unleavened bread, you will also have a chance to try it hot from the fire and drink their sweet aromatic tea. Water is drown from a nearby well surrounded by a few sturdy palm trees and is also where the livestock is watered. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests in a wheelchair; a wind jacket and comfortable shoes are recommended. This tour is foreseen on the first day of call at Safaga and starts at approx. 13.30. The safari leader will provide you with information only in English during the stops. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $87.00Adults $61.00Children

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       Hurghada is widely considered to be a key resort on the Red Sea coast and boasts all the facilities of a modern city but without having lost any of its timeless charm and desert-inspired ambience. During the past 20 years this formerly isolated village has become an ever-expanding town that draws visitors in their thousands every year. With each resort hotel having its own private beach, guests are provided with every creature comfort and a wealth of amenities. After 1 hour coach drive and a short city-orientation the tour will end by dropping you at one of the area’s leading resort hotels, where a splendid buffet lunch will be served. Water sports activities can also be arranged, which will attract an extra charge payable directly to the resort hotel. Please note: this tour is foreseen on the second day of call at Safaga and is subject to weather conditions. Assistance can be provided only in English during the coach transfers and at the beach. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $79.00Adults $55.00Children

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      Enjoy a 1 hour coach drive from Safaga to the marina of the Mashrebeya Hotel in Hurghada to board a typical boat for your 1 hour transfer to Giftun Island, a relaxing haven and ideal for sunbathing. Known for its crystal-clear waters that teem with colourful fish and corals, it is a favourite destination for snorkeling enthusiasts. The lovely restaurant at Paradise will serve you a delicious lunch later in the day. Arabian-style sun-loungers and sunshades are also available for your convenience to enhance your beach experience as you swim or simply relax. Alternatively you may prefer to rejoin the boat for a snorkeling trip off the island. After lunch, there will be more time at your personal disposal until about mid-afternoon when you will board the boat for the return trip to Hurghada.Please note: snorkeling is optional and is offered upon arrival at the island. Those who do not want to participate can remain on the island. This tour is not suitable for guests using a wheelchair. This tour is foreseen on the second day of call at Safaga. We recommend taking towels. Assistance can be provided only in English during the coach transfers and at the beach. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $131.00Adults $92.00Children

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    The drive from Safaga to Hurghada, a major tourist resort along the Red Sea coast, will take about an hour along a surfaced road, before veering off into the desert for another 25 kilometres to reach a Bedouin settlement. With so many compelling views to draw the eye, photo stops will naturally be made along the way. Upon your arrival at the settlement , you will be greeted by the hospitable Bedouins and invited to relax and sample the local aromatic tea in their tent. You can also explore the village and discover how the Bedouin women make their unleavened bread on an open fire. Before you head back in the direction of Safaga, you will have the chance to ride on a camel and sway in time with its movements as it strides majestically through the sandy wasteland.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests in a wheelchair; a wind jacket and comfortable shoes are recommended. This tour is foreseen on the second day of call at Safaga. The safari leader will provide you with information only in English during the stops. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $107.00Adults $75.00Children

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     Take a break from the ship, board a modern coach and enjoy the scenic 3.5-hour journey to Luxor, the destination of this luxurious 2-day tour. As you pass through the landscape of Upper Egypt, your guide will provide information on the region’s history and geography. Your stay in Luxor will include visits to the breathtaking Temple of Karnak, the immense columns of Hypostyle Hall, the Sphinxes, the Sacred Lake and – naturally – the famous Temple of Luxor itself, which is located in the centre of modern-day Luxor. Originally built by the two Pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple was dedicated to Amun-Ra, the god of Thebes. The temple visit will be followed by a buffet lunch in a deluxe 5-star hotel on the banks of the River Nile and time for a quick siesta. The spectacular sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak is a special evening highlight and is sure to bring both the history of this imposing temple and the achievements of the ancient Egyptians to life. The first day ends with your return to the hotel to have dinner and spend the night. After breakfast on day 2, the tour continues by crossing the Nile to reach the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, where you will visit three of the ancient royal tombs. Prior to lunch at the hotel, a brief photo stop will also be made at the two huge statues of Amenhotep III, known also as the Colossi of Memnon, which guard the original entrance to the temple. An international buffet lunch will be served at a leading hotel in Luxor before you head back to Safaga and your ship. Please note: this tour runs only on the first day of call at Safaga port and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. You are recommended to wear a sunhat and comfortable shoes. No stops will be made during coach transfers, but toilet facilities are available on the coach. You will not be permitted to take cameras or camcorders inside the Valley of the Kings, nor use mobile phones to take photos or make videos. The tour does not include visits to the tombs of Tutenkhamun or Ramses V. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $280.00Adults $196.00Children

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      After leaving the ship, your guided tour of ancient Egypt begins with a 3.5-hour drive to Luxor across the stunning Safaga Mountains, through desertscapes and small farming villages and over vast stretches of arid land that will take your breath away. Founded in 1,400 B.C., the awe-inspiring Temple of Luxor plus its avenue of Sphinxes, unique red granite obelisk, mosque and huge statue of Ramses II make the first stop. Time permitting, you will also have a chance to browse for souvenirs at the temple shop. The next leg of the tour will take you on a short, but scenic drive to a charming five-star hotel on the banks of the River Nile, from where you will then board a felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat, for an enjoyable lunch cruising down the river. Next up is the Valley Of The Kings, an impressive wadi that has been carved out of a bleak, dry landscape and is the place where the great Pharaohs chose to bury their dead. Your guides will lead you through this amazing necropolis and will tell you more about the history of the New Kingdom of Egypt. You will visit the interiors of 3 tombs in the Valley to admire their elaborate wall paintings and carvings, after which you will head for the Colossi of Memnon. These imposing twin statues of Amenhotep III are all that is left of a once great temple. You will also have an opportunity to haggle your way to a souvenir at a vibrant Egyptian bazaar or in a Papyrus Institute. While the coach returns you to the port and your ship, you will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the wonderful desert vistas.Please note: this tour runs only on the first day of call in Safaga port and involves a total of 8 hours of coach transfers plus approx. 3.5 hours of walking on uneven ground with some steps, for which reason it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. You are recommended to wear a sunhat and comfortable shoes. You will not be permitted to take cameras or camcorders inside the Valley of the Kings, nor use mobile phones to take photos or make videos. The tour does not include visits to the tombs of Tutenkhamun or Ramses V. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $176.00Adults $123.00Children

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     Only one thing stands between you and a glorious half day at the seaside: a short coach ride from the port in Safaga to a popular resort hotel and its stretch of private beach. On arrival, you will be shown to your sun bed and umbrella, after which you can then do whatever takes your fancy. Apart from a chance to practise the fine art of doing nothing, go for a leisurely dip in the sea and work on your tan in the hotel’s appealing surroundings, you can also take advantage of various entertaining beach activities. Or perhaps you’d like to channel your inner Jacques Cousteau? Then snorkelling along the extended house reef or going scuba diving at one of various nearby diving spots will give you a close-up look at the many eye-catching inhabitants of the Red Sea’s amazing underwater wonderland. The unhurried theme of the tour then continues on your relaxing return drive to Safaga and your ship.Please note: any fees for snorkelling or water sports activities are payable directly to the resort hotel and are not included in the price of the tour. The tour is available only on the first day in port. Assistance can be provided only in English during the coach transfers and at the beach. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $35.00Adults $25.00Children

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      Imagine the delicious feel of sand squishing through your toes, the soothing sound of waves lapping up against the shore, the warmth of the sun on your body and plenty of time to enjoy beach life at complete leisure. Giving you an opportunity to do just that and more, this all-day tour begins with a short coach ride to a leading resort hotel, where you can then select a sun umbrella and a beach chair to begin your day of sun worship, recharging your batteries and swimming in the pool or the inviting waters of the Red Sea. Your day at the seaside also includes a delicious lunch at the hotel, for which you may like to work up an appetite by indulging in various beach activities and water sports such as snorkelling around the extended house reef or scuba diving at one of several nearby diving spots. The incredible diversity of aquatic wildlife in the Red Sea will certainly make the charge raised by the hotel for equipment worth the price. In the afternoon, your beachy day off the ship will then slowly draw to a close with your coach ride back to Safaga port and your ship.Please note: any fees for snorkelling or water sports activities are payable directly to the resort hotel and are not included in the price of the tour. The tour is available only on the first day in port. Assistance can be provided only in English during the coach transfers and at the beach. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $72.00Adults $50.00Children

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     Leave the port and enjoy a 3-hour coach drive along the Arava Valley to the Dead Sea. This de-stressing tour of the Dead Sea, which was formed more than two million years ago in a hollow 412 metres below sea level, will give you an opportunity to experience the deeply relaxing and therapeutic effect of floating in its high-saline waters. The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth and the only place in the world where water is heavier than your body; water has 35% salt and mineral and that’s make this place the best place in the world for skin problems. You may also like to experience the beneficial effects of a clay-mud bath – anecdotally alleged to revitalize the system due to its high concentrations of minerals such as silicates and carbonates. Your Dead Sea tour is rounded off by a delicious buffet lunch and time to go shopping.Please note: the salt concentration of the Dead Sea water can cause swimwear colors to fade. A maximum time of 20 minutes is allowed for bathing in the Dead Sea and recommended for direct exposure to the sun. The tour is not recommended for guests who suffer from low blood pressure or heart problems. Children aged less than 16 years old cannot bathe in the pools inside the resort . Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $142.00Adults $99.00Children

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      This unforgettable tour to Jerusalem begins with a 4/4,5 hours coach trip through the wildly beautiful landscape of the Negev desert along the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. On your arrival in the Holy City, an extended five-and-a-half-hour tour will take you to see all the city’s major sights and give you a chance to soak up its unique atmosphere. A stop at the Mount of Olives will additionally afford superb views of the city below. Further highlights of your tour will include a visit to the room of the Last Supper, a walk along the Jewish Quarter, a section of the Via Dolorosa and a visit to the Wailing Wall. Time will also be reserved for a relaxed and reviving meal after which you will leave the city to head for Tel Aviv Airport to catch your flight back to Eilath and then return to your ship.Please note: comfortable shoes, a jacket and clothing suitable for the places of worship are recommended (please cover shoulders and knees). Expect crowded sites. The estimated time for airport procedure and the flight is approx. 2 hours. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair as 2.5-hour walking on uneven ground with some steps is involved. Drinks are not included in lunch; only water. As this tour involves long coach transfers, one or two comfort stops may be foreseen.

Price per Person Starting from: $285.00Adults $200.00Children

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      If you are in need of relaxation and revival you will not want to miss this great day out in the historic fortress of Massada with the chance to bathe in the relaxing mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. A coach drive will take you to Massada, heading towards one of Israel’s historic spots where scenes of battle, power and revolt played out with tragic results. Herod the Great had a fortress and a palace built on the Massada Plateau between 37 and 31 BC as a personal refuge in case of revolt. The plateau, situated 442 metres above the Dead Sea, was also the last point of resistance by the Jewish Zealots against the Romans, where 960 Zealots committed mass suicide by in 73 BC rather than surrender to the Romans. It is partly for these reasons that Massada is the most visited site in Israel after Jerusalem. As Massada is located high on this rocky plain we will need to ascend the mountain via cable car and once at the top, we will visit one of the oldest synagogues in the world. From these lofty heights we will descend to the lowest point on earth - the Dead Sea – located 400 metres below sea level. Because of the high salt content the water, the Dead Sea is undrinkable and cannot support life; hence its name. However the salts have rich health benefits and therapeutic qualities and the very high levels of saline help bathers to float ! Lunch will be held at a leading resort hotel by the seashore before returning to the port.Please note: guests have to walk 1 km on uneven, cobblestone terrain with some steps. Comfortable shoes, towels, swimsuit and sun protection are recommended. The salt concentration of the Dead Sea water can cause swimwear colors to fade. A maximum time of 20 minutes is allowed for bathing in the Dead Sea and recommended for direct exposure to the sun. The tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties, for those who use a wheelchair or suffer from low blood pressure or heart problems. Children aged less than 16 years old cannot bathe in the pools inside the resort. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $179.00Adults $125.00Children

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     After leaving your ship, a fascinating tour awaits you that begins with a 30 minutes coach drive to the scenic Timna Valley and the co-located national park. Rich in both nature and history, the area is not only home to an Egyptian temple, but also to one of the oldest copper mines on record, the so-called King Solomon’s Mines, which date back to the Chalcolithic era 6,000 years ago. A walk will take you from your coach to the mines, after which you will enter and make your way through the narrow tunnels in time-honoured fashion: by crawling. Your copper mining experience will be followed by a visit to the incredible King Solomon’s Pillars, natural sandstone structures created by water erosion. Up next is a stop at Lake Timna where you can enjoy a cup of herbal tea while filling a bottle with coloured sand to keep as a memento. The final leg will take you to a typical Israeli kibbutz for a taste of communal living. Your guided kibbutz tour will include the agricultural fields, the Medjool date plantations, stables, the border between Israel and Jordan as well as the dairy for a chance to savour a deliciously cold chocolate drink. Your tour ends with your return to the port and your ship.Please note: as this tour includes walking on uneven ground and a number of steps, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those who suffer from claustrophobia. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $90.00Adults $63.00Children

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    Team the romance of a desert sunset with all the fun of off-roading as you board a modern jeep and set off for adventure in the dunes. After a chance to enjoy the ever-changing colours and geological formations of the Yedidya Pass, you will head for the eponymous Red Sand Dune, then continue through the starkly beautiful Shechoret Canyon and finally pass through the cliff-lined Amram Valley. You will then have a chance to leave the vehicle and walk to a group of peculiar natural pillars that the wind and the water have sculpted out of the curiously pink sandstone. A drive to Yocheved Hill then follows, where you will be served a special blend of herbal tea and biscuits while you enjoy the picturesque view of Mount Amir in the distance. To best capture that special moment when day turns to sudden night, your final stop will be on a hill overlooking Eilat, the Granite Mountains and the Red Sea – a spectacular sight in anyone’s book. Your sunset tour comes to a leisurely close with your return to the port and your ship.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests using a wheelchair. A wind jacket and comfortable shoes are recommended. The safari leader will provide you with information only in English during the stops. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $103.00Adults $93.00Children

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   Leave the port for a 1-hour 15-minute drive to Wadi Rum and feel the romance of the Arabian Desert. In this timeless and beautiful valley rises Wadi Rum, amidst sand dunes that shimmer across the rose-red desert sand. The Wadi Rum area has been inhabited since prehistoric periods and geologists have found slabs of rock with inscriptions in early Tahamudic writings throughout the valley. After your arrival at Wadi Rum you will board some jeeps for a two-hour drive through magnificent desert scenery. Your next stop will be a desert camp where you will enjoy Arabic tea in a traditional Bedouin tent. Return to the port. Please note : limited number of guides in languages other than English. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in English only. We recommend wearing comfortable, closed walking shoes, a hat, a light jacket. This tour is not suitable for guests using a wheelchair. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $85.00Adults $60.00Children

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    If it’s rose-red in colour, situated in the middle of the Jordanian desert and reputed to be half as old as time itself, the destination of this all-day excursion can only be the amazing ancient city of Petra. Having lain hidden for centuries, this jewel of early engineering was rediscovered by the Swiss explorer, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, in 1812 and then unveiled to the rest of the world. Situated about a 2-hour coach ride to the north of Aqaba, the city was hewn out of the solid rock by Nabatean Arabs more than 2,000 years ago and served as their capital city. These clever Arab architects even succeeded in bringing fresh water to their town using a sophisticated water conduit system, which turned the city into an artificial oasis. Your exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage Site begins with a walk through the narrow “siq”, a stunning natural canyon that winds its way through towering rocks. As you emerge from the canyon, the bright daylight will reveal Petra in all its rose-hued glory. Carved into the cliff and rising several storeys high, the surprisingly well-preserved colonnaded structures have more than stood the test of time. The guided tour of the site will also include the large amphitheatre and the royal tombs. To cap off your incredible sightseeing tour of this ancient city, a delicious lunch is included in the excursion. The scenic return journey in the comfort of your air-conditioned coach will bring this fabulous outing to a leisurely close.Please note: as the guided part of tour involves approx. 6 km of walking on uneven ground, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties. The availability of guides in languages other than English is limited. Should a tour guide be unavailable for your language, the tour will be provided in English only. You are recommended to wear comfortable, closed walking shoes and a light jacket. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $200.00Adults $140.00Children

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    Located some way to the north of Aqaba in the middle of the Jordanian desert lies one of the most spectacular sights this world has to offer, the ancient city of Petra. Considered to be “one of the most precious ... properties of man’s cultural heritage” by the UNESCO council and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, the city is famed particularly for the rose-red hue of the rock out of which it was hewn by ancient Nabatean Arabs c. 312 B.C.. After leaving your ship and boarding an air-conditioned coach, the first leg of tour will take you on a roughly 2-hour drive through the scenic Jordanian landscape to reach the ancient city. A walk through the narrow “siq”, a shadowy ravine that carves its way through sheer walls of rock, then follows to reach Petra itself. Prepare for the big reveal as you come out of the ravine, when the sudden sunshine will illuminate the palatial pink city rising majestically out of the rock face. Incredibly, the sizeable ancient city, which once served as the capital of the Nabatean Arabs and even boasted a conduit system that gave the town potable water, lay hidden from the world for more than a 1,000 years until it was finally rediscovered by a Swiss explorer in 1812. Your guided tour of the extremely well-preserved site will also include visits to the amphitheatre, the royal tombs and time to enjoy your packed lunch.Please note: as the guided part of tour involves approx. 6 km of walking on uneven ground, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties. The availability of guides in languages other than English is limited. Should a tour guide be unavailable for your language, the tour will be provided in English only. You are recommended to wear comfortable, closed walking shoes and a light jacket.

Price per Person Starting from: $182.00Adults $127.00Children

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      Situated on the shores of the Red Sea in the south of the country, the bustling resort of Aqaba is Jordan’s only sea port. A short 15-minute drive by modern coach will take you further south to a fabulous beach resort for some leisurely time off the ship. A drink will be served to welcome you at the resort, after which a few hours will be yours to do whatever you please. Enjoy the resort amenities as you relax or swim in the pool or go for a refreshing dip in the Red Sea. This day of sun, sea and sand comes to a pleasant close with your return journey to the port and your ship.Please note: high-factor sunscreen is recommended. This tour is subject to weather conditions. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $68.00Adults $48.00Children

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     Take some time off the ship to discover the splendour of this ancient civilisation and go Egyptian for a day on this luxury tour to Cairo. Starting with a 2.5-hour coach drive through amazing landscapes, you will first head for what is one of the world’s largest cities with a population of some 16 million people in its greater metropolitan area. And since no visit to Cairo would be complete without seeing the famous pyramids, a visit to the sizeable archaeological site at Giza then follows. In addition to an outside viewing of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafra and Menkaure, you will also have a chance to see the incredible Valley Temple and the world-famous Sphinx. Next up is a visit to the fascinating Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, a vast repository of artefacts that includes the treasure of Tutenkhamun. After some time to browse through the museum at your leisure, your Cairo experience is rounded off with a delicious lunch and an opportunity to haggle your way to a souvenir at a vibrant Egyptian bazaar or in a Papyrus Institute. Your tour comes to a leisurely close with your return drive to the port and your ship.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair as it involves walking on uneven ground. You will not be permitted to take cameras or camcorders inside the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $161.00Adults $113.00Children

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     Leave the port of Sokhna (Ain Sukhna), board a coach and get set to discover some of Egypt’s most iconic sights on this tailor-made guided tour that teams visits to Saladin’s Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and the ancient pyramids with a leisurely lunchtime cruise on the River Nile. Starting with an enjoyable 2-hour coach ride, the tour first heads for Cairo, which is not just Egypt’s largest city, but one of the largest in the world with nearly 16 million inhabitants in its greater metropolitan area. Your first stop gives you a chance to see the medieval Islamic fortification of Saladin’s Citadel and the co-located Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, whose elevated location near the centre of Cairo ensures wonderful views of the city below. A pleasure cruise down the Nile will then provide the perfect setting for a leisurely lunch, after which the coach will take you to the famous plateau from which you will be able to see the Great Pyramid of Giza. Also on the itinerary are outside viewings of the pyramid of Khafra and the Sphinx, time to take photos as well as a stop to shop for souvenirs at the nearby Papyrus Institute or in an Egyptian bazaar. Your tour ends with the return journey to the port and your ship. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $161.00Adults $113.00Children

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     Give yourself a chance to make some lasting memories of your stay in Egypt on this tour to the ancient pyramids of Giza and Saqqara, which form an important part of Egypt’s rich cultural heritage. A comfortable 2-hour coach journey through the Egyptian countryside to Cairo begins your tour, after which you will be taken for an external viewing of the magnificent pyramids of Giza, including the pyramids of Khufu, Khafra and Menkaure, the Valley Temple and the much-fêted Sphinx. The tour then continues on to Saqqara, a vast ancient burial ground that once served as the necropolis of the capital of ancient Egypt, the town of Memphis, and is also home to various pyramids, including the famous stepped pyramid of Djoser. After a delicious lunch, you will also have some time to shop for souvenirs in a typical Egyptian bazaar before you begin to head back to your port and your ship.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or in a wheelchair as it involves walking on uneven ground. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $124.00Adults $87.00Children

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      Leave the ship, board a coach and enjoy a 2,5-hour drive before you step back in time to enjoy the very best that old Cairo has to offer. First up is a stop in Cairo’s old Islamic area and a visit to Bab el-Fotouh gate, which was built by the Fatimid dynasty in the 11th century and is the oldest in the city. Continuing on foot, you will then visit the beautiful Al-Hakim Mosque en route to Cairo’s most iconic bazaar, the vibrant Khan el-Khalili. This shopper’s paradise and photographer’s dream is an open invitation to haggle while you shop for gold, silver, bronze and copper, precious stones, deliciously aromatic exotic spices, leather goods and a whole host of other merchandise. Add to that the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the elaborately carved wooden doors of the bazaar’s numerous coffee shops, the captivating sound of oriental music and throngs of colourfully dressed people and you have a scene taken directly out of “1001 Arabian Nights”. You can then rest your legs on a traditional Egyptian felucca boat and enjoy gorgeous views of Cairo from the river while you have a 5-star lunch on board. The river cruise is followed by a drive to the plateau of Giza for great views of the magnificent pyramids and a chance to take photos. Also on the itinerary are stops at the pyramid of Khafra, with some time to explore the site on your own, the Sphinx and the Papyrus Institute for a demonstration of the ancient Egyptian art of making paper from reeds. There will also be some time to shop for souvenirs before your tour ends with your return to port and your ship.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests in a wheelchair as it involves walking on uneven ground. Conservative attire is recommended for visiting sites of religious importance. Click HERE to watch the video

Price per Person Starting from: $129.00Adults $90.00Children

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     Favoured by almost year-round sunshine and an average annual temperature of some 25 °C, the resort and port of Sokhna sits at the base of the Ataqah Mountains close to the Gulf of Suez and Suez City. The port’s mild climate is owed to the presence of a natural hot sulphured spring, the Arabic term for which actually gave the city its name. As a destination that is popular with holidaymakers throughout the year, the resort naturally also boasts various splendid beaches as well as clean, crystal-clear water – perfect for indulging in the fine art of doing absolutely nothing. A short, 30-minute drive from the port will take you to a leading seafront hotel where you can then spend a few hours doing what holidays are for: relaxing, swimming, sunbathing and beachcombing in the tranquil surroundings of the luxury resort. Your return to the ship brings your tour to a close.Please note: assistance can be provided only in English during the coach transfers and at the beach.

Price per Person Starting from: $51.00Adults $36.00Children

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    Saint Anthony, or Anthony the Great as he is also known, was a Christian saint from Egypt who lived c. A.D. 241 to 356 and was a prominent leader among the so-called Desert Fathers. These hermits, ascetics and monks mainly lived in the Egyptian desert around the third century A.D.. As one of the oldest in the world, the Coptic Orthodox Monastery of St. Anthony is tucked away deep in the Red Sea mountains about a 2-hour drive from the port and your ship. Founded in A.D.356 by the hermit’s followers near the cave that housed St. Anthony in solitude until he died (aged 105!), the monastery itself and the way its inhabitants live have changed only little over the centuries. Of particular interest are the 13th-century frescos that decorate the church. Your excursion to this hidden gem is rounded off by a scenic return drive back to the port and your ship.Please note: as this tour involves walking on uneven ground, it is not recommend for guests with walking difficulties. Explanations inside the Monastery are given by monks and only in English. Conservative attire is recommended for visiting sites of religious importance.

Price per Person Starting from: $90.00Adults $63.00Children

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