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Istanbul to Dubai

RED SEA ODYSSEY | 21 Nights | Departs Nov 12, 2013

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Luxor (Safaga), Egypt

Ports:

Nov, 12

-Istanbul, Turkey

Nov, 13

-Patmos, Greece

Nov, 14

-Rhodes, Greece

Nov, 15

-Limassol, Cyprus

Nov, 16

-Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel

Nov, 17

-Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel

Nov, 18

-Tel Aviv (Ashdod), Israel

Nov, 19

-Transit Suez Canal

Nov, 20

-Luxor (Safaga), Egypt

Nov, 21

-Luxor (Safaga), Egypt

Nov, 22

-Luxor (Safaga), Egypt

Nov, 23

-Petra (Aqaba), Jordan

Nov, 24

-Cruise the Red Sea

Nov, 25

-Cruise the Red Sea

Nov, 26

-Cruise the Red Sea

Nov, 27

-Cruise the Red Sea

Nov, 28

-Salalah, Oman

Nov, 29

-Cruise the Arabian Sea

Nov, 30

-Muscat (Port Qaboos), Oman

Dec, 1

-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Dec, 2

-Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dec, 3

-Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Luxor (Safaga), Egypt-port

Take a one- or two-day journey to Luxor and thrill to the majesty of the Karnak and Luxor temples. Cross the Nile to the famed Valley of the Kings and the magnificent tomb of Tutankhamen and the huge mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. In the evening, witness the fabulous sound and light show at Karnak. Take a jeep safari into the desert to a Bedouin settlement for sweet tea and flatbread and enjoy the dramatic beauty of the sunset over the sands. Buy lovely hand-painted papyrus copies of tomb paintings, mother-of-pearl inlaid boxes, alabaster trinkets, jewelry, and replicas of ancient artifacts. Enjoy sizzling lamb dishes, falafel, and myriad other Middle Eastern and Egyptian specialties.

 

Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

  • Light Activity /Walking Light Activity /Walking
  • Seated Tour Seated Tour
  • Moderate Activity/Walking Moderate Activity/Walking
  • Most Active or Strenuous Most Active or Strenuous
  • Minimal Activity Required Minimal Activity Required
  • Regent Choice Regent Choice
  • Meal Meal
  • Evening Tour Evening Tour
  • Desert Jeep Safari
    Light Activity /Walking
  • Red Sea Beach Program
    Minimal Activity Required
  • Snorkeling in the Red Sea
    Most Active or Strenuous
  • Ancient Luxor
    Moderate Activity/WalkingRegent ChoiceMeal
  • Executive Collection Half Day Car
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Half Day Van
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Half Day Minibus
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Car
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Van
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Minibus
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Desert Jeep Safari

    Light Activity /Walking
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tour Code: saf-002
    Price:

    Free

    Enjoy a trek into the desert on this off-road tour that highlights the sights and culture of the Arabian Desert.

    Starting off from the pier, you'll board your 4X4 vehicles and take a scenic drive from the port of Safaga to the Red Sea resort town of Hurghada. Reaching Hurghada, you will leave the paved road and drive into the Eastern (Arabian) Desert. With its desolate, rough terrain and stark rock-strewn outcrops, the natural environment of the desert provides excellent photo opportunities.

    Your destination is a remote Bedouin settlement where upon arriavl, you will be warmly welcomed by the hospitable nomads. During your visit, you'll have the chance to explore the camp and learn about the Bedouin history and culture, as well as sample their aromatic sweet tea and flat unleavened bread. From a rocky slope on a nearby hill, you can experience the mesmerizingly beautiful vista of the desert as it stretches out before you.

    Following a relaxing visit of approximately 2-hours, you will rejoin your vehicle and made the return journey to the pier in Safaga.

    Please note: This tour includes approximately 90-minutes of moderate walking over some natural and uneven surfaces. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests, pregnant women, or anyone with a heart or back condition. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Guests are cautioned that the road can be quite bumpy and dusty. Light-weight, comfortable clothing; sun cap; sunglasses; sunscreen, and flat comfortable shoes are recommended.

Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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