Introduction

If shore excursion descriptions sounded boring, no one would book them, so it's no surprise that we add some phrases like "The Fabulous Nile Tour" - "Pyramids and Tombs" - "The first Safari trip in your Life"… etc. from here after you book your excursion we let you enjoy your very short over day trip in any Egyptian Port destination.

Or we can use the ordinary words in your tour so you should be prepared for it: -

• "City tour" or "Introduction to..." where you pass by lot of sites without any stops or getting off the buses which is also some times known as "Highlights" excursions.

• "You will see..." This is where you stop with your bus and guide describes points of interest.

• "Photo stop" This is where you should prepare your camera for a short stop to shoot some pictures.

• "Refreshments" Coffee, tea, soft drinks or mineral water during the day. Possibly beer or wine during meals. Otherwise we can include in the tour cost, other than that should be on own account.

• "Beach day use" Transportation to and from a beach hotel or resort where facilities are available such as water activities and water sports. Also we can provide in this tour beverage consumption and lunch. You should bring sun block and beach towel from the ship.

• "Meal" Usually offered during full day tours. Buffet style or set menu also available in this tour beverage package which includes mineral water, soft drinks, tea or coffee and this is usually against supplement or on passenger own account.

• "Walking tour" This is when you should be prepared with comfortable shoes sometimes walking is uneven or on sidewalks or narrow streets. Stairs may also be encountered in some places.

Major Cruise Lines

We serve some of the major cruise lines in all Egyptian ports such as

Thomson Cruises - UK
Thomson Spirit	The Emerald
Thomson Celebration

Major Egyptian Ports

We operate shore excursions , turn arounds and pax exchange all over Egyptian ports such as :

• Alexandria

• Port said

• Safaga

• Sharm El Sheikh

• Hurghada

• Ayn Sokhna

• Suez

Over day to Cairo Museum & Pyramids from Port Said/Alexandira.
 

Leaving Port Said in a convoy of luxury a/c coaches en route to Africa’s largest city, the metropolis of Cairo. Your first stop will be at Tahrir Square, the heart of down town Cairo. Visit the National Archaeological Museum and acquaint yourself with Egypt’s ancient history, spanning a period of over 50 centuries. The Museum has the world’s largest and richest collection of Egyptian Antiquities, amongst them the priceless collection of King Tut.

 
Drive to the Giza Plateau, where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza still stand. Visit the Pyramids and enjoy panoramic views from the Western Plateau, then continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mighty Sphinx lies. Leaving the Pyramids and the Sphinx behind, your tour continues to the Hotel where an International Buffet Lunch will be served.

After lunch proceed to Papyrus Institute where the art of paper making from reeds, discovered by the Ancient Egyptians, will be demonstrated for you. You will also have time for souvenir shopping before you commence the return drive to Port Said.

Pyramids and Tombs of Cairo from Port Said/Alexandria
 

Depart Port Said in a convoy of luxury air conditioned motor coaches for the teeming metropolis of Cairo. Reaching the outskirts of the city your drive continues southwards to Egypt’s first capital, Memphis. Here you will visit the triad of God Ptah, the fallen colossal statue of King Ramses the 2nd and the Alabaster Sphinx.  A short drive from Memphis lays the oldest, ancient cemetery of Sakkara. The world’s first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the architect Imhotep 4600 years ago, still stands. After visiting the complex you continue to one of the Mastabas (tombs) built nearby, such as those of Ptah-Hotep or Mereruca for an inside visit.

Return to Cairo and proceed to the Giza Plateau, where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza, still stand.
A unique view of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau affords great opportunities for photographs. Having enjoyed the view from this vantage point, your motor coach will bring you close to the Pyramid of Kephren and time will be allocated to enjoy the Pyramids at leisurely pace.

Continue down the valley to visit the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mysterious Sphinx, watching the passage of time and man in silence. After the visit drive to hotel for buffet lunch. Afterwards, a short stop at a Papyrus Institute will introduce you to the process of paper making from reeds, an art discovered by the Ancient Egyptians. A short time will be allocated for souvenir shopping before you start the return drive to Port Said.

Pyramids & Fabulous Nile from Port Said/Alexandria
 

The drive to Cairo takes around 2 ½ to 3 hours. Arriving in Cairo, your first stop will be the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. View the interiors of the Mosque and view the Old Cairo from the back area of the mosque on the top of the hill. After the visit drive to the Giza Plateau where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza are standing.

A panoramic view of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau affords great opportunities for photographs, before your coach parks near the Pyramid of Chephren where time will be allocated to explore the site. Continue down the valley to visit the mighty Sphinx. Your next stop will be at a Papyrus Institute where the art of paper making from reeds will be demonstrated and time for souvenir shopping will be allocated.

After all visits drive down town to the banks of the River Nile where a luxurious cruise boat awaits to sail for 1 and quarter of an hour on the river Nile. Enjoy a buffet lunch as you sail and watch Cairo’s landmarks. After the cruise before you return to Port Said.

Greek & Roman Alexandria
 

On the northwest side of the Nile Delta, Alexandria, one of the major summer resorts on the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the National Museum housing forty thousand valuable relics dating as far back as the 3rd century B.C. The Tanagra figurines are one of the priceless treasures to be seen in the museum, giving detailed information on the hairstyles and dress of the ladies during the reign of Queen Cleopatra.

Visit the Roman Amphitheater in Kom El Dekka, an area located close to the Roman Museum. With twelve marble terraces forming a semicircle is considered the only one of its kind in Egypt.

 
On the return drive to the ship you will see from your bus two important and beautiful landmarks. Alexandria’s Abu El Abass Mosque with its tall minaret and four domes and the Qait Bey Fort (from outside), built on the original site of the Pharos – Alexandria’s lighthouse and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Over day to El Alamein
 

Drive along the Mediterranean Sea 110 km from the city of Alexandria considered as one of the most beautiful areas along the Egyptian coasts to reach the small village of El Alamein (meaning the two worlds in Arabic).

In 1942 the Allied forces under the command of British General Montgomery put a halt to the advance of Nazi Africa Corps who considered El Alamein the gateway to Alexandria and the key to the control of the African continent.

The Allied victory in the battle of El Alamein marked the beginning of the end for the Axis Powers in North Africa, crushing the mystique surrounding the "Desert Fox", German Field Marshal Rommel, whose force of tanks had previously proved invisible. The Battle of El Alamein was one of the most violent as well as most important confrontations during 2nd World War.

The first stop will be the Military Museum containing displays of weapons, military garb and tanks. Descriptions of the actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participating in the battle are also on display.

Continue to visit the burial site visiting a small peninsula overlooking the sea, the citadel-like Cemeteries is the final resting place for Commonwealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers. After enjoying the historical feeling we drive to a small rest area by the sea where we can enjoy the lunch box offered from the ship before our drive back to the harbor in Alexandria. 

Ras Mohamed by boat – Sharm
 

Lying some 55 km south of Sharm El Sheikh at the peak of Sinai Peninsula, Ras Mohamed is the most beautiful site in Sinai. It is a national park, maintained strictly natured and protected from the incessant <<progress>> humans have by building facilities for conveniences.

It is renowned for having the most exquisite coral reefs in the world and for being a refuge to rare marine life.

Your first stop will be at the promontory of Ras Mohamed, rising 60 meters from the sea level. Upon its summit is the so called Shark Observatory from which you can enjoy a unique view of the Gulf of Aquaba.

Ras Mohamed by bus
 

Lying some 55 km south of Sharm El Sheikh at the peak of Sinai Peninsula, Ras Mohamed is the most beautiful site in Sinai. It is a national park, maintained strictly natured and protected from the incessant <<progress>> humans have by building facilities for conveniences.

It is renowned for having the most exquisite coral reefs in the world and for being a refuge to rare marine life.

Your first stop will be at the promontory of Ras Mohamed, rising 60 meters from the sea level. Upon its summit is the so called Shark Observatory from which you can enjoy a unique view of the Gulf of Aquaba. Continue your drive to the main beach of the park where snorkeling, swimming or sunbathing can be enjoyed.

The tour includes also a visit to the mangrove forest of Ras Mohammed before taking the way back to Sharm El sheikh.

St. Catherine by bus from Sharm
 

The journey to the earliest surviving bastion of Christianity, the Monastery of ST. Catherine takes you through breathtaking vistas of arid rock formation, lasting approximately 03 hours.
Founded by Empress Theodora in 342 A.D at the foothills of Mount Moses and Megafa Mountain, the Monastery has been a center of worship and learning for over 1600 years.

From the many aspects of monastery, you will visit the Emperor Justinian’s Sixth century church, the Mosaic of transfiguration, the chapel of the Burning Bush, the icons gallery. Jethro’s well and view the ossuary with its macabre collection of monks skulls high who lived and worshipped here ever since the existence of the monastery.

The arrival Sharm el Sheikh port is anticipated in the late afternoon.

Quadrunners in Sharm
 

Venture into the desert on your own Quad bike,

driving by yourself or as a pair. The convoy of quad bikes meanders through the sand dunes and round the foot of the mountains. An ideal photo opportunity as the sun sets over the desert landscape, and a relaxing cup of Bedouin Tea.

Dolphin show in Sharm
 

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a magical opportunity to watch these beautiful mammals. You will have 45 minutes time to enjoy the Dolphins show. Those magnificent creatures as they play around & Swim, so expect an unforgettable experience and a memory to treasure forever.

Glass bottom boat in Sharm
 

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy watching the heart of the red sea with its magnificent sea creatures & coral reefs through Glass.

Over day to Luxor from Hurghada
 

Your depart early morning from Hurghada in as escorted convoy for a journey lasting approximately 3 ½ hours. The luxurious motor coaches are fully air conditioned, with reclining seats and equipped with rest rooms. Sit back and enjoy the unfolding vistas of barren mountains, flat desert and fertile areas as your guide introduce you to the history of Upper Egypt.

Arriving in Luxor you will across the Nile to its West Bank where the valley of Kings is situated, to visit the amazing Royal tombs. Proceed to Deir El Bahari to view the finest building in Egypt, a momentous masterpiece and one of the most impressive in the whole World, the magnificent Temple of Hatschepsut. Before crossing to the East Bank you will visit the famous statues of Amenophis III, also known as the Clossie of Memnon, standing exactly where they once flanked the entrance to the temple 5000 ago.

A sumptuous buffet lunch will be served at a deluxe Luxor Hotel on the banks of River Nile. After lunch, you will visit the greatest place of worship in history, the breath taking Karnak Temple with its unique Hypostyle hall, sacred lake and avenue of Sphinxes. Photo opportunities at Luxor Temple will be the last stop in Luxor before joining the scheduled convoy for return journey to Safaga, where the anticipated time of arrival will be late evening.

Hurghada City tour and Submarine ride
 

An hour’s drive from Safaga, the Sinbad Resort Hotel offers the visitor the opportunity for a unique experience. Board a submarine for unforeseeable underwater journey on the Red Sea.

The Submarine will descent to a depth of approximately 22 meters, where various kinds of coral have formed beautiful reefs and multicolored fish have claimed for their habitat. Enjoy the unsurpassed beauty of the deep and take the opportunity for unique underwater photographs.

After this unique experience the bus will drive you to the city center where you can enjoy a 1 hour walk for some souvenirs shopping from Hurghada city before your return to Safaga port.

Snorkeling and lunch in El Giftun Island
 

Drive for about 60 kilometers (45 minutes to 1 hour drive) from Safaga port to the marina at Sheraton hotel where clients will board the small motor boats to reach the island. Sailing will be for about 45 minutes, upon arrival at the island clients can choose any umbrella to sit for the sunbathing at the island. Snorkeling equipments are included and obtainable at the island’s diving center.

 
Also snorkeling boat trips are offered from the island and included within the package price.