The Red Sea, Ancient Egypt and Suez Canal Cruise
This remarkable 12 day journey combines top class hotel stays in Egypt with a 5 star cruise on Aegean Odyssey as she visits some of the most iconic cultural sites in the world. The offer includes sightseeing trips to Luxor and the Pyramids.
Sharm el Sheikh
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple
Sacred Lake, Karnak Temple
Amon statue and obelisk, Karnak Temple
The Sphinx and Pyramids, Cairo
Temple of Bacchus, Baalbeck, Lebanon
Baalbeck, Lebanon
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: Sharm el Sheikh.
Fly to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to your 5 star hotel for three nights. (D)
DAY 2 to 4: Sharm el Sheikh.
Spend two days relaxing at your hotel before enjoying an included excursion to St Catherine's Monastery on your 4th morning. In the afternoon you, embark Aegean Odyssey to begin your cruise. (B, D)
DAY 5 to 6: Safaga - Luxor.
Arrive early into Safaga and transfer by coach to Luxor where you will stay overnight in a 5 star hotel. Included excursions whilst in Luxor include the Valley of the Kings and the Luxor and Karnak temples. Rejoin your ship, Aegean Odyssey, late on day 6. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: At sea.
Cruise the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: Suez - Pyramids of Giza.
Arrive early into Suez and set off on an included excursion to the world famous Pyramids of Giza. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: Suez Canal.
Day time transit of the Suez Canal. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: Beirut.
Approaching Beirut either by sea or air promises an unforgettable sight. The mountains rising behind the city are bathed in sunlight 300 days of the year and in winter, when they glisten under a blanket of snow. Why not take the time to explore at leisure or perhaps take a tour of the old town, which includes the Omari Mosque, the Assaf and Amir Munzir Mosques, the Arcaded Maarad Street and the Parliament Building? (B, L, D)
DAY 11: Baalbeck, Lebanon.
Baalbek is located on a plain between the ranges of Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountains. It is one of the world's greatest historical sites, the most gigantic complex of Roman temples ever built, its columns are the tallest ever erected, its stones the largest ever used. The Acropolis of Baalbek is the largest and best preserved corpus of Roman architecture left. (B, L, D)
DAY 12: Limassol, Cyprus.
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Larnaca Airport for your return to the UK. (B)
Accommodation on Tour
Sharm El Sheikh: Grand Rotana Resort and Spa
Luxor Steigenberger Nile Palace
Visa Requirements
A visa is required to enter Egypt. This can be obtained from the Egyptian Embassy or can be purchased on arrival in Luxor. The current price is £15 (payable with £5 and £10 notes only).
Aegean Odyssey
Holiday Availability
Unfortunately we do not currently have any available departure dates for this holiday. For more information about possible future departures or suitable alternative holidays please contact us using the number at the top of the page or view one of the Other Holiday Choices
The Red Sea, Ancient Egypt and Suez Canal Cruise
What's Included
- Flights UK - Sharm el Sheikh - Limmasol - UK
- Accommodation as per hotel and cruise ship details
- Meals Full board on cruise ship, half board in hotels
- Porterage on cruise ship (for one suitcase per person)
- Transfers between overseas airport, hotel and cruise ship
- Taxes All local, port and airport taxes
Cruise highlights
- Sharm el Sheikh
- Luxor
- Suez (for Cairo and the Pyramids)
- Daytime Transit of Suez Canal
- Beirut
- Baalbek
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
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