Red Sea Magic

Red Sea Magic
Your Shore Excursion Guide
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There’s plenty to keep you onboard – comfy
cabins, great bars and restaurants, first-class
entertainment. But it’s the places we go to that
make a Red Sea Magic cruise really special. One
day you can be pointing your camera at Cairo’s
pyramids, another tripping over the temples
and tombs of Petra. You can rev up a quad bike
and snake across sand dunes. Take a camel
ride through the desert. Or slip on your fins to
explore one of the best scuba spots on earth.
The choices are endless.
To help you decide, we’ve created this guide to
our most popular trips. These can be booked
once you’re onboard. Remember to come along
to our port showcase to find out about our new
tours too. With a little help from us, you can
make every destination count...
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From city sights to
stellar sands, this sundrenched spot’s got
the lot. Port Sokhna’s
your gateway to
Egypt’s most prized
possessions. The
Pyramids of Giza.
The treasures of
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ancient Egyptians. It all begins
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city of Cairo. Once you arrive,
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on camera. Then it’s time for
lunch at a 5 star hotel before
making your way to the National
Archaeological Museum. Join your
guided tour of Egypt’s antiquities
to see Tutankhamun’s tomb
treasures and the mummified
remains of Egypt’s pharaohs. Your
final port of call is the Papyrus
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the last remaining Wonder of
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through downtown Cairo with
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magical Sound and Light Show at
the Pyramids where high drama
highlights the achievements of
the ancient Egyptians.
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make a beeline for the Pyramids
of Giza, before heading off to
the Papyrus Institute. You’ll
have a demonstration in papermaking and then it’s time to flex
your credit card at the largest
American-style mall in Egypt.
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tombs. Lunch in style at a 5
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Temples. Tombs.
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worlds. The sights
come thick and fast
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Nile, desert sands and
city shops to tempt
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Welcome to Luxor, one of the
greatest open-air museums in the
world. First up is a photo stop at
the Colossi of Memnon. Crane
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most striking monuments – the
Temple of Queen Hatchepsut.
And from here, you’ll make a
quick stop at an alabaster shop
before refuelling with lunch at a
5 star hotel. Finally, you’ll visit the
Karnak Temples – a jaw-dropping
complex of sanctuaries, kiosks,
stone pylons and obelisks, all
dedicated to the Theban gods.
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for a bountiful buffet dinner. After
breakfast, you’ll cross the Nile
for a wide-eyed wander through
the Valley of the Kings – all the
famous tombs are here, including
the one belonging to boy king,
Tutankhamun. On the opposite
side of the mountain that guards
the Valley of the Kings, you’ll
find one of Egypt’s most striking
monuments – the Temple of
Queen Hatchepsut. It’s impressive
to say the least.
Please note – this tour is not suitable for
wheelchairs.
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After a scenic drive to the marina,
a motor-boat will take you to
Giftun Island. Once you reach
this paradise isle, your time is
your own to swim, snorkel or
stroll along the sands. Afterwards,
tuck into a buffet lunch before
returning to the marina where
your coach will be waiting to take
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free time in Hurghada where the
open-fronted shops flaunt all
sorts of trinkets. The top buys go
to those with the best haggling
skills so go for broke. Bagged
some bargains? It’s time to head
into the desert for entertainment,
Egyptian style. Think belly
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Arabian dancers with authentic
music thrown in.
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find out what the Red Sea fuss
is about without getting wet.
A glass-bottom boat with a
difference, Seascope takes you
three metres under the surface
so you see the underwater
delights from the comfort of your
own swivelling chair. Then it’s off
to Hurghada where you’ll have
about an hour to explore.
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towel are included.
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Just an hour’s drive from the
ship lies the bustling town of
Hurghada, one of Egypt’s most
popular coastal resorts. This
transfer takes you to two main
areas of the town, with around
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place to explore the openfronted shops and pick up a few
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desert on a quad bike. Be part
of the convoy that snakes its way
across golden Egyptian sands. It’s
one of the most popular trips we
offer so don’t delay in reserving
your spot – it books up quickly.
Please note – this tour is only available to
over 16s.
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Desert sands, temples
and tombs – Aqaba’s
the doorway to
some of the most
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in the world. And
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the Last Crusade
was filmed right here
in Petra.
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– this place landed a starring role
in Indiana Jones and the Last
Crusade. Your adventure carries
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the Royal Tombs, carved into the
face of Jebel Khubtha. From here,
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home to Bedouin tribes whose
warm hospitality is renowned.
You’ll be invited into a traditional
Bedouin tent where you’ll be
served tea and coffee before the
coach journey back to Aqaba.
Remember to take some warm
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Please note – this tour is not suitable for
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float around in the gently lapping
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before making your way back to
Aqaba, refreshed and relaxed.
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souvenir shops and a foreign
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Please note – this tour may not be suitable
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Hoping to see some of the Red
Sea’s famous marine life? Then
look no further. The reefs at Ras
Mohamed are believed to be the
most magnificent in the world.
Over 1,000 species of fish call
this place home. And this
fun boat trip is the perfect
opportunity to swim with the
fish, relax on deck, and soak up
the sun – all in one of the world’s
most breathtaking spots.
Please note – this trip is only available to
over 16s.
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If you think Egypt’s all about
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of sand as you bounce across
the desert on your very own
quad bike. You’ll be part of a
convoy of bikes snaking your way
across dunes – if you like a little
adrenaline rush served with your
suntan then this is the trip for
you. You’ll get two hours in the
driving seat, including a pitstop
at a Bedouin tent. Here, you’ll
get a cup of tea and a taste of
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Sharm el Sheikh is
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popular seaside spot.
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of the deep. Desert
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Beginners
Discover Scuba Diving
Red Sea Diving
This programme lets you
experience the thrill of diving
under the supervision of a PADIqualified instructor. You’ll master
the basic skills before heading off
to check out one of the Red Sea
reefs with your instructor. Picture
yourself swimming in a bath-warm
sea, keeping your eyes peeled
for turtles, lionfish, angel fish
and all the other exotic creatures
that find a home here. It’s an
unforgettable deep sea adventure.
Introducing the Red Sea. Get ready for rainbowcoloured reefs, mysterious shipwrecks and sea
creatures like you’ve never seen before...
The Red Sea is one of the world’s
best-loved diving destinations
– and it’s easy to see why. In fact,
it’d be criminal to come to these
parts and give the underwater
scene a miss. In these warm,
crystal waters, multi-coloured fish
dart across the coral in brilliant
shoals. And this is no ordinary
coral either – put simply, it’s
exquisite. Add to the mix yearround sunshine and you can
understand why scuba fans flock
here from all over the globe. When
you’ve finished in the water, simply
peel off your wetsuit and let the
Egyptian sun gently dry your skin...
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Diving
Here at Thomson, we’ve teamed
up with local diving schools to
give you chance to explore this
incredible part of the world.
And whether you’re a complete
novice or a diving pro, you’ll find a
package to suit you. Here’s a taste
of what’s on offer...
Qualified Divers
If you’re a certified diver*, we’ve
got a top range of packages to
choose from. After a briefing from
a local guide, you can either follow
them out on a dive or, if you
prefer, you and your buddy can do
your own exploring. If you’re into
wreck diving, you can head off to
explore those at Abu Nuhas or
pay a visit to the Salem Express,
one of the Red Sea’s most
famous shipwrecks.
* If you haven’t dived within the last 12
months you’ll need to complete a ‘Scuba
Review’ at an additional charge.
Diving
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