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Red Sea Cruise
From Alexandria to Suez aboard Arion |
| 8 Days / 7 Nights • Feb. 14,21*,28 • March 7*,14,21*, 2010 |
* Reverse Itinerary |
From Alexandria to Suez, this cruise
will bring you to some of the most magnificent
sites of the ancient East.
A breathtaking journey across the history.
from the pharaohs to the caravan
cities of the desert, from Alexander the
Great to Bonaparte and Ferdinand de
Lesseps, the builder of the canal, you
will discover their legends along with
the monuments which are related to
their extraordinary achievements.
After the coastline to the crossing of the
canal, then the Red sea and the gulf of
Aqaba, you will discover four facets of
this mythical region on board of the
intimate and charming M/V Arion,
perfectly fit to this cultural odyssey.
2010 Itinerary
Day 1: Alexandria
Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great, was one of the most significant cultural and economic centres of the ancient world.
Today, Alexandria is the second largest city of Egypt, has a new dynamism symbolized in particular by the reopening of the famous Library, known for its architectural audacity.
Embarkation. Welcoming Dinner.
• Day 2: Alexandria- Rosette(Excursion) – Port Said
Departure by bus early in the morning by longing the cliff road. Visit of Aleandria starting by the gardens of King Farouk’s Summer Palace, then continuation to Qaitbey Fort,
erected on the ruins of the ancient Pharos (lighthouse). You’ll visit after the Shawkafa catacombs, one of the most imposing funeral complex in the Middle East (2nd century).
Then explore the new and futuristic Library of Alexandria, built upon the very site of its forerunner. In the afternoon, visit of Rosette (Rashid), famous for the “Rosetta Stone” deciphered by Champollion.
Return to the ship which will be docked in Port Saïd on the shores of the Canal.
• Day 3: Suez Canal
Navigation throughout the day in the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal opened in 1869. Its opening was a touchstone in navigation history by enabling a direct connection linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea avoiding the bypass of Africa. Long of 173 km, it remains today one of the biggest shipping lanes used in the world.
The crossing will last all day before reaching the town of Suez in early evening at the other end of the canal.
• Day 4: Aqaba, Jordan
Day at sea. Arrival in the end of the afternoon to the Jordanian port of Aqaba. Unique outlet to the sea, the city is of strategic importance to the kingdom and beyond to the entire region.
• Day 5: Aqaba, Jordan - Petra (excursion)
Departure to Petra, founded in the Sixth century by the Nabateans. Petra is now one of most famous archeological site, listed in the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE FOUNDATION. Lunch on the spot and back to the ship late afternoon.
• Day 6: Safaga
From the Egyptian port of Safaga, you will have the opportunity to take the optional tour to the ancient city of Thebes, known now under his Arabic name : Louxor (Optional tour).
You will discover the temple of Karnack and the Valley of the Kings
• Day 7: Sharm el Sheikh
Located at the extreme southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm el Sheikh is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Egypt.
You will have the possibility to visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine (optional excursion) in the heartland of Sinai or enjoy the pleasures of the beach.
• Day 8: Suez
After breakfast, disembarkation and transfer to the airport.
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STATISTICS |
| Flag:
Portugal
Nationality of Officers: European
Nationality of Crew: European
Number of Crew: 130
Official Language:
English
Passenger Capacity: 320
Tonnage: 5,888 GRT
Length: 118m
Beam: 16,50m
Draught: 5,26m |
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Cabin Description |
Deck |
Rate per person (EURO) |
Cat. 1 : double inside |
Ocean, Main & Upper |
699 |
Cat. 2 : double outside port hole |
Ocean |
799 |
Cat. 3 : double outside port hole |
Main |
849 |
Cat. 4 : double outside window |
Upper |
899 |
Cat. 5 : double outside window |
Promenade & Navigator |
999 |
Cat. 6 : double outside window |
Navigator |
1,149 |
Single: Cabine single outside window* |
Reception |
1,099 |
Port taxes |
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175 |
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Inclusive Prices
• Full board on the MV Arion from diner of Day 1 to breakfast day 7
• Entertainment program on board
• Captain’s welcome aboard and farewell dinners
• One cocktail party
Not Included
• Optional tours
• International air & transfer arrangements from and to airport
• Port taxes
• Drinks
• Insurances
• TIPS
OCCUPANCY DISCOUNTS:
• Children under 2 in cabin with parents - Free
• Children between 2 and 4 in cabin with parents - € 70
• Children under 18 in cabin
with 2 adults - € 210
• Children under 18 in
cabin with 1 parent - 50% discount
• Adults in 3rd & 4th Berth - € 420
• Individual Supplement +50%
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