Welcome to a new season of cruising with Classic International Cruises and a 2008-09 programme of outstanding value cruising holidays. The pleasure of cruising in the Red Sea is combined with the thrill of visiting some of the world¹s most valued historic cities and sites, including Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor and the Rose-Red city of Petra, ³half as old as time²Š This cruise aboard the ARION truly offers the most unique and complete experience of the Red Sea and all its highlights.
Known as ³The Pearl of the Mediterranean², Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt and also the centre of learning in the ancient world.
Port Said is the fourth largest city in Egypt and the second most important port after Alexandria.
Join the full day tour to the largest city in Egypt and Africa¹s most populous city, Cairo, which means ³The Vanquisher² or ³The Triumphant².
The Nile is the longest river in the world, stretching north for approximately 4,000 miles from East Africa to the Mediterranean.
ARION will in fact sail along the Suez Canal, a large manmade canal in Egypt and one of the world¹s most important waterways. Do not miss this opportunity!
Sharm-el-Sheikh is one of the most accessible and popular tourist destinations on the Sinai Peninsula. All around you will see beautiful mountains, the sea and the colourful tents of the Bedouins, whose unique culture you may experience.
From Sharm-el-Sheikh you may visit the famous St. Catherine¹s Monastery, one of the oldest and still functioning Christian monasteries in the world. The monastery, constructed by order of the Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565, is Greek Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Aqaba, with its idyllic setting, was in ancient times the main port for shipments from the Red Sea to the Far East.
From Aqaba you may visit Petra, described by UNESCO as «one of the most precious cultural properties of man¹s cultural heritage» and Wadi Rum, also known as ŒThe Valley of the Moon¹.
The City of Petra was hidden in the mountains of Jordan for thousands of years and remained unknown to the Western world until 1812. Often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it is without doubt Jordan¹s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is one of the ³New Seven Wonders of the World². Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this spectacular setting. It must be seen to be believed.
The Safaga area is rich in historical sites and natural beauty.
Discover the amazing tombs and temples of Luxor on a tour from Safaga. Luxor is built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes and sits on the Nile.
Prices in EUR, per person in double occupancy
- Include Full board meals
- Do not include Port taxes;
- Travel insurance;
- On board drinks;
- Gratuities;
- Shore excursions.
- Port taxes (including Suez Canal Transit): 140€
- Adults in 3rd & 4th berth: 420€
- Children and Teens under 18 yrs old in 3rd & 4th berth: 210€
- Children 2 to 4 yrs old in 3rd & 4th berth: 70€
- Children under 2 yrs old in 3rd & 4th berth: Free
- Individual Supplement: 50%
