Limassol is the second-largest city in Cyprus, lies between the ancient sites of Amathous and Kourion. The city has witnessed various occupations. Modern waterfront buildings and a sleek promenade stand in contrast to the ancient core of the Old Town. Notably, Limassol Castle played a historic role, serving as the venue for Richard the Lionheart's marriage to Berengaria of Navarre after his conquest of the island in 1191.

Established in 1859 during the opening of the Suez Canal, Port Said features the elegant Waterfront Quarter, with landmarks like the Suez Canal House and the Military Museum of Port Said. Serving as a gateway to Cairo, it provides access to some of the world's most iconic sites like the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Egyptian Museum with its collection of over 120,000 artefacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

The Royal Mummies & Old Cairo

Optional

11 h 30 m

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian civilization offering a general overview of all different historical periods that encompass Egypt
Visits e the Royal Mummies Hall, designed to look like the inside of a tomb
Explore Khan El Khalili market built in 1382 by. The market was considered to be the major center of trade in old times unchanged since the 14th century

Classical Cairo

Included

12 h 00 m

This full-day excursion will introduce you to the essential highlights of Cairo
Visit the Great Pyramids Considered the most famous of Egypt’s attractions and the only monuments left of the ancient wonders
Discover the impressive Egyptian museum

Port Said Horse Carriage ride

Included

02 h 00 m

This excursion is ideal to explore the highlights of Port Said city
Pass by the Roman Catholic Cathedral, the picturesque Obelisk Memorial, the beautiful Salam Mosque t of port Said military museum

Sakkara & the Pyramids

Optional

13 h 15 m

Visist the Sakkara necropolis with the Step Pyramid overlooking Djoser’s mortuary complex
Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza Considered the most famous of Egypt’s attractions
Enjoy a typical lunch

The 193.3 km (120.1 miles) long Suez Canal was completed in 1869 as an artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas cutting some 7,000 miles off the journey from England to India. Today it is one of the world’s most exciting maritime experiences as ships slowly transit the canal in colossal convoys. The ship seems to glide right through the heart of the desert at sea level.

Sharm El Sheikh is a bustling resort town renowned for its reliable weather tucked between the desert of Sinai and the Red Sea. Sharm’s clear waters are filled with colourful fish and coral, such as at the site at Ras Mohammed, making it one of the world's best snorkelling spots. Inland, the 6th-century St Catherine’s Monastery and the Chapel of the Burning Bush, are at the foot of Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

Sharm El Sheikh City Highlights

Included

04 h 15 m

Visist the El Mustafa Mosque, designed by Egyptian architect Fouad Tawfik Hafez, the building is a mixture of Ottoman and Mamluk architecture
Discover how different religions are present stopping at the Heavenly Cathedral, a Coptic cathedral
Enjoy some free time for shopping

Desert Safari Adventure

Optional

05 h 00 m

Explore the mangrove forest of Nabak National Park, discover the make-up of this unique ecosystem
Continue with the drive to Kharayza valley, a mountain area
Discover the Bedouin lifestyle and hosptality at Wadi Mandar

Red Sea Snorkeling

Optional

04 h 30 m

Discover the exotic marine world the Red Sea is famous for
Enjout the cruise north of Na’ama Bay before starting your snorkelling
Admire a unique underwater world

Aqaba, Jordan's sole port city, serves as the gateway to the ancient city of Petra. The narrow rock-carved passageway, the Siq, leads to the monumental Treasury, a 2,000-year-old marvel carved from salmon-pink sandstone with an intricate facade. Aqaba is also celebrated for its diving attractions, including the Yamanieh coral reef within the Aqaba Marine Park.

Magnificent Petra

Optional

10 h 00 m

Visit one of the most famous UNESCO world heritage site
Marvel yourself as you exit the gorge, suddenly you have in front of you a natural square dominated by Petra’s most famous monument
Follow your guide farther into the site and discover other impressive structures carved out of the rose-colored stone

Wadi Rum Desert Discovery

Optional

05 h 00 m

Enjoy the experience of a morning drive in the Wadi Rum desert
In Wadi Rum region, its captivating and mystical beauty will astound you. Black, wind-sculpted hills stand like sentinels upon pale sands
Stop at "Valley of the Moon." where the legend of Lawrence of Arabia was born

Discover Aqaba

Included

03 h 00 m

Visit the Crusader Fort that was used and renovated during many historical dynasties from the Mamluks themselves to Ottomans
Pass by the house of Sharif Hussein bin Ali, great grandfather of King Abdullah II
Take a walk trough the market

The small Red Sea port of Safaga is a world-renowned diving, surfing and kite-surfing spot, while camel riding and jeep safaris explore the desert inland. The town is also well placed to head to the fascinating Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple in Luxor. Dating from around 2050 BC and dedicated to the gods of Amun, Mut and Khonsu, the vast 200-acre complex of temples at Karnak contain the largest religious buildings anywhere in the world.

Red Sea Snorkeling

Optional

04 h 30 m

Karnak & the Valley of the Kings

Included

13 h 00 m

Visit the incredible temple of Karnak, developed over more than 1,000 years
Explore the Valley of the King and visit three different tombs
Admire Hatshepsut temple on the west back of Luxor. The temple consists of three levels each of which has a colonnade at its far end

Bedouins of Egypt

Optional

04 h 30 m

Experience the drive through the Arabian desert
Meet the Bedouin villagers, and share details about their lifestyle, their customs and religion, and their culture
Enjoy their famous aromatic tea as well as some delicious wood-fired flat bread, a Bedouin staple

Relax at the Beach

Optional

04 h 00 m

Relax in one of the Abu Soma Bay Resort exclusive resorts surrounded by turquoise blue waters, white-sand beaches

Alternative Luxor

Optional

13 h 00 m

Visit the Luxor Museum, and its amazing collection of ancient artifacts
Explore the Valley of the Queens located on the west bank of luxor , this burial sites was mainly for the Queens of Egypt
Discover the temple of Habu, Built by Ramses III, the temple is among the most interesting of the funerary chapels on the West Bank

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

Yanbu, a port city on the Red Sea, serves as the gateway to historic Medina, the cradle of 7th-century Islamic culture where Prophet Muhammad lived and taught. The Prophet's Mosque, adorned with ten minarets, is a significant site. Yanbu claims pristine beaches, exceptional dive sites and a scenic Corniche promenade. The Old Town's traditional buildings include mosques, souks and hammams.

Cultural Yanbu

Included

03 h 30 m

Visit Yanbu AlNakhl the archaeological and heritage sites that embrace a group of ancient buildings and shrines
Walk in the oldest part of the town
Spend some time in the Souk to take home some souvenirs of this magic place

Madinah Sightseeing

Optional

11 h 30 m

Visit Madinah, the second holiest city in the Arab world after Makkah
Stop at Mount Uhud, the place where Muslim forces led by the Prophet Muhammad battled troops from Makkah
Discover the Prophet's Mosque, with its amazing massive architecture and beautifully arranged lights

Ras Al Baradi Beach in Yanbu is famous for its white sandy shores and as a crucial nesting area for hawksbill and green turtles. Yanbu offers a vibrant souk and the Yanbu Al Nakhl archaeological site with its ancient structures and shrines. Inland, Madinah is the second holiest city in Islam, featuring the grand 10-minareted Prophet's Mosque, housing the Prophet's tomb. In 625 AD, 3,500-ft-high Mount Uhud was the site of a significant battle.

Jeddah is a beguiling mix of old and new, from the floating Al Rahma Mosque built directly on the azure waters to the New Jeddah Corniche, a 30-km waterfront boardwalk, bustling with restaurants, cafes and sculptures. Al Balad, Jeddah’s UNESCO listed old town, dates back to the 7th century with beautiful buildings and an ancient souk. The mighty Jeddah Tower will be the world’s first kilometre-high building once it’s completed.

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