EGYPT & THE RED SEA
Ancient Treasures & Marine Marvels
MAY – JUN 2019 ● 17 DAYS ● 16 GUESTS
Journey back in time to unlock the mysteries of the Nile, from one of the few remaining 7 wonders of the world, to colorful and vivid Temples over 3000 years old. Experience authentic Egyptian life and traditions, in a country home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the longest river and the bio-rich Red Sea.
Start in the bustling city of Cairo, where you’ll stand before the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and experience the bustling Khan El Khali, the largest Souk (Bazaar) in Africa and explore the vast Egyptian Museum with all its ancient treasures. Head to Aswan and set sail along the Nile on our private Dahabeya. Stand in the shadows of the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples in Lake Nasser with the towering statues of Ramesses II looking across the water. Walk through mud brick villages on the banks of the Nile and watch people work the land with their oxen and their donkeys. Visit the beautiful temples of Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu. Discover Luxor, the ancient capital of Egypt and home to one third of the world’s antiquities, a virtual living museum. Take a hot air balloon as the sun rises over the Nile and see how the tapestry of colors unfold below you as you look down on the sugar cane fields, villages, temples, desert and Nile.
Embark on an adventure on the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. Discover flourishing coral gardens teeming with fish, wrecks and steep drop offs with Turtles, Rays, and Mantas passing by. Be amongst the schooling Hammerheads of Daedalus as well as Grey Reefs, Threshers, Oceanic White tips, white-tip Reef Sharks and keep an eye out for a passing Dugong. Around 20% of the fish species found in the Red Sea are not found anywhere else in the world making this diverse eco-system a unique and incredible place for any marine lover.
HIGHLIGHTS
Sail on a private Dahabeya along the river Nile from Aswan to Luxor.
Visit colorful markets and traditional villages and see authentic Egyptian life.
See the pyramids, sphinx and largest Bazaar of Africa.
Take a Hot Air Balloon ride over the Nile, sugar cane fields, villages, temples and tombs of Luxor.
Spend a week on our private yacht exploring one of the most biologically rich marine areas in the world.
See schooling Hammerheads, Oceanics, Grey Reef, and White Tip Reef sharks.
Explore the ancient temples and religious sites of Luxor.
Witness deserts, mountains and the Red sea in the Sinai.
Pre Extension - Sinai - Desert, Mountains & The Red Sea
MAY 2019 • 7 DAYS • 16 GUESTS
The Sinai mountains and desert with the incredible backdrop of the azure waters of the Red Sea make our Pre-extension the perfect way to start your Egyptian adventure. Explore the Sinai from the Bohemian village of Dahab. Visit one of the oldest Christian monasteries in existence and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, St Catherine’s Monastery and see the swirling colors and natural spectacle of the Colored Canyon. Snorkel or Dive the tropical waters of the national parks of Ras Mohamed and the Straits of Tiran with the colorful corals and abundance of marine life.
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Post Extension - Luxor - Temples, Tombs & River Life
JUN 2019 • 4 DAYS • 16 GUESTS
Finish your Egyptian adventure in the Ancient capital Thebes, known now as Luxor. On our Post-extension stay in the iconic Old Winter Palace built in 1886, a piece of history in itself and the perfect place to explore the splendors of Pharaonic times. From the largest ancient religious site in the world, the Karnak Temple, to the Royal tombs of the pharaohs set against the Theban Mountains on the west bank of Luxor, this is the perfect finale to your Egyptian adventure.
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ITINERARY OVERVIEW
PRE EXTENSION – SINAI - DESERT, MOUNTAINS & THE RED SEA
Day 01 Arrive Cairo
Day 02 Fly to Sharm El Sheikh / Dahab
Day 03 St Catherines Monastery / Castle Zaman
Day 04 Coloured Canyon / Hyatt Sharm
Day 05-06 Ras Mohamed and Straits of Tiran
Day 07 Sharm El Sheikh / Flight to Cairo
EGYPT & THE RED SEA - ANCIENT TREASURES & MARINE MARVELS
Day 01 Depart Home / En-Route to Cairo, Egypt
Day 02 Arrive in Cairo / Welcome dinner
Day 03 Cairo / Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
Day 04 Khan El Khali Bazaar / Fly to Aswan
Day 05 Aswan / Botanical Gardens, Market and City tour
Day 06 Fly to Abu Simbel Temples / Embark Dahabeya / Philae Island
Day 07-08 Sailing the Nile / Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple and Esna Lock
Day 09 Hot Air Balloon over Luxor / Embark on Blue Horizon
Day 10-15 Snorkel and dive the Red Sea Hot Spots
Day 16 Disembark Blue Horizon / Fly home / OR Post-Extension to Luxor
Day 17 Arrive home
POST EXTENSION – LUXOR – TEMPLES, TOMBS & RIVER LIFE
Day 01 Luxor / Old Winter Palace
Day 02 Valley of the Kings, Queens / Hatchepsui / Memnon
Day 03 Karnak / Luxor Temple / Sunset village walk
Day 04 Depart Luxor Airport / Travel home via Cairo
Day 05 Arrive home
MERIT DAHABEYA
Take a step back in time as you sail on what was hailed in Ancient times as the ‘Lifeblood of Egypt’ and the longest river in the world enchanting Nile. Still the centre of life in modern Egypt, experience the sights, sounds, and serenity as the river life and history unfolds around you.
Dimensions: 50M (length) x 7.5M width x 0.8M (draft). Two mast sailboat. Fully furnished Ten Deluxe cabins. Dining facilities, bar and reading lounge. Open-air Jacuzzi, Doctor on call 24hrs. Laundry services. Sprinkler system, anti-fire treatment and full fire safety measures. First aid kit and medical attention available upon request. Emergency handling and fire trained staff. Marine Satellite. Nile SAT Channels. Free Wi-Fi.
M/Y BLUE HORIZON
Built in 2006, award winning M/Y Blue Horizon is the flagship fleet vessel and the benchmark for all other blue o two vessels to follow her. With a contemporary and stylish feel, M/Y Blue Horizon takes liveaboard luxury to a whole new level and is truly deserving of the title 'Liveaboard of the Year' awarded by DIVE and DIVE R magazine in their recent industry awards. With a large dining area, totally separate sky lounge with state of the art entertainment system, shaded deck area and sun deck, there is always space to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Red Sea. King suite upgrades are available and all cabins benefit from air conditioning, ensuite facilities, mini refrigerators and personal entertainment systems. M/Y Blue Horizon is equipped with a Nitrox membrane, booster pump, technical blending panel and is rebreather friendly making it the perfect platform for technical divers.
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