10 Days Red Sea Cruise Tour Package 2020/2021

18+

Age

Oct-Apr

Dates

10 Days

Duration

Red Sea

Location

10/10

Physicality

Red Sea Cruise Tour 2020/2021:

The Regina is a Panama registered vessel classified as 4 star. It is 300 feet in length, almost 50 feet wide and some 3100 gross tonnage. Built in Germany in 1929 for millionaire Julius Fleischman, it was the largest private yacht in the world. Named the “Orion” it was sold in 1965 to a Greek cruise company who changed the name to “Argonaut”. In 1985 they completely refurbished the vessel. In 1995 it was purchased by an Egyptian firm and in 1996 completely overhauled and the name became “Regina Maris”, (which mean the Queen of the Sea). The ship only carries a maximum of 190 passengers with a crew of 80.

There are 70 outside cabins, fully air-conditioned with private showers, telephones, music system. The ship has a panorama restaurant that seats up to 150, a swimming pool on it’s garden deck, shopping bazaar including drugstore, souvenirs, beauty salon and barber shop. Entertainment includes a live band and disco plus both oriental and Nubian folkloric shows.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Cairo International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

TOUR INCLUDED

Transportation	Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Sightseeing	Hotel in Cairo

TOUR NOT INCLUDED

Entry Visa

Telephone

Bar Bills

Tour includes: Transfers pertaining to the tour, hotel in Cairo (based on double occupancy), meals as outlined by B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner, land tours while on the cruise, travel insurance for those departing from the USA or Canada, service charges and taxes.

NOT included: items of a personal nature such as entry visas, tips, telephone, laundry, bar bills (coffee and tea are included with meals however other drinks are ala carte), anything not specifically mentioned as included.

Additional information

Tour Type	Cruises

Day 1:

Arrive Cairo and be met by our staff who will assist with clearing immigration and customs and transfer you to a fine hotel for the evening.

Day 2:

Transfer to Suez to meet the ship. After boarding enjoy a tour to St. Anthony’s monastery. Lunch and Dinner. The ship departs Suez late in the evening sailing down the Gulf of Suez to round the southern tip of the Sinai and then heads north into the Gulf of Aqaba.

Day 3:

You continue to sail north in the Gulf enjoying the sights along the way. Arrive Eilat in the evening.

Day 4:

Tour to the Dead Sea (with a short swim), then on to Jerusalem where you will visit the Old City sites. Return to the ship to overnight OR simply stay on board and enjoy the day at the beach. (Break fast ,Lunch, Dinner, Meals are included in both options).

Day 5:

A short sail to Aqaba where you will enjoy a tour to Petra and Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum is where Lawrence of Arabia operated in WW 1 and is a beautiful, historic site. The ship sails in the evening back south toward Sharm el Sheikh at the foot of the Sinai peninsula.

Day 6:

Today you can visit St. Catherines monastery and Mount Sinai or enjoy a day in the water at Ras Mohammed National park snorkeling or diving (if you are certified). Ship sails in the evening for Safaga.

Day 7:

Arrive Safaga. A day tour to Luxor where you will enjoy seeing both East and West bank antiquity sites before returning to the ship.

Day 8:

Buffet breakfast while the ship sails to Suez. Full day at sea enjoying seeing two continents (Africa and Asia) at one time.

Day 9:

Arrive Suez, disembark and our staff will transfer you to Cairo to overnight.

Day 10:

Our staff will take you to the airport, assist with departure formalities and checking in for your international departure OR extend your stay to enjoy more of Egypt.

Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 1 review

John

May 30, 2020

Egypt has been wonderful I don’t think I’ve ever learned more in a week then I have here. It was amazing! I am certainly coming back! Also the people were very nice.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

✈️ When is the best time to go to Egypt?

The best weather for relaxing in the resorts of the Red Sea is spring and autumn.
The most delicious mango ripens from late summer to December.
The best time for diving in Egypt is July, August and September.

⛱️ Where is the best vacation in Egypt?

Hurghada and the resorts near it (Makadi Bay, Soma Bay) are better suited for families with children. There are most sandy beaches with a smooth entry into the sea.
Youth vacations are most developed in Sharm El Sheikh.
For diving and snorkeling, you should choose Marsa Alam, Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh.
For kite lovers, we recommend Dahab and El Gouna.
The best universal resort is Sharm El Sheikh. It has everything – reefs, many hotels and developed infrastructure.

☀️ What is the weather like in Egypt?

The climate in Egypt is hot and dry. In the resorts of the Red Sea, air temperature in the daytime ranges from 20 ° C in January to 38 ° C in August. Water in the Red Sea warms up from 21 ° C in February to 29 ° C in August. In winter and early spring there can be strong winds.

⭐ What to bring with you to Egypt?

Sun protection products: (high SPF cream, glasses, hats, long-sleeved beachwear). Mask, snorkel and fins for snorkeling. For colorful underwater photos, a waterproof phone case is useful. If you are taking medications, be sure to take them.

💰 When is it cheaper to relax in Egypt?

The lowest price for tours to Egypt, departing at the end of autumn (except for autumn holidays) and in winter (except for New Year and Christmas packages).

At this time, you can buy last-minute tours.

📷 What to see in Egypt?

The majestic temples in Luxor – Karnak and Luxor;
Pyramids of Cheops, Hephernus and Mycerinus near Cairo;
Valley of the Kings in Luxor;
National Museum in Cairo;
Mount Moses on the Sinai Peninsula;
Colored Canyon in Nuweiba;
Ros Mohammed National Park near Sharm El Sheikh.

😄 Where are the Pyramids in Egypt?

The pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure are located on the Giza plateau, about 25 km. from cairo. Here is the famous statue of the mysterious Sphinx. A visit to the Pyramids is included in a one- or two-day excursion to Cairo. Tours from Hurghada are made by bus, and from Sharm el-Sheikh – by plane.

✅ Which is better, Turkey or Egypt?

This question cannot be answered unequivocally. In general, Egypt wins in terms of quality of hotel base and level of service. The chip of Egypt is the underwater world of the Red Sea, outstanding in its beauty and diversity, as well as the most ancient archaeological sites. In recent years, Egypt is more attractive and the cost of tours.

🏖️ Where is the best diving experience in Egypt?

Buying a tour to Egypt to your favorite hotel is easy online. Prices for trips to Egypt start from $ 200 per person for double occupancy, when the tours begin to burn. The price of holidays in Egypt also remains low during the off-season: relatively cold January, February and early March, as well as during the heat in August.

The best place for diving in Egypt is Lighthouse Reef in Dahab.
The most famous dive site for professionals is the Blue Hole Reef.
The most popular wreck is the SS Thistlegorm ship near Sharm El Sheikh.
The best resorts for diving and snorkeling are Marsa Alam, Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh.

10 Days Red Sea Cruise Tour Package

Red Sea Cruise Tour 2020/2021: