*CARETTA TURİZM* *ASTORIA GRANDE İLE AKDENİZ’DEN KIZILDENİZ’E*
Tour Detail
*CARETTA TRAVEL*
*FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN TO THE RED SEA WITH ASTORIA GRANDE*
*15–22 December 2026*
*7 Nights / 8 Days*
*Antalya Start — Sharm El-Sheikh End*
You are invited on a journey starting in the Mediterranean and extending through the Suez Canal to the Red Sea! Explore Egyptian and Jordanian ports with Astoria Grande; enjoy accommodation, dining, live music and entertainment on board.
*PLANNED ROUTE*
Antalya – At Sea – Suez Canal – Ismailia – Suez Canal – Sharm El-Sheikh – Aqaba – Sharm El-Sheikh
*Program note:* This route is featured in the Turkish market offer and sales programs. Since different route information for the same date may exist, the exact route and port times will be communicated in writing with the booking confirmation.
*OUR SHIP: ASTORIA GRANDE*
At 193.3 meters long, Astoria Grande brings together accommodation, dining and entertainment in one voyage with *11 decks, 593 passenger cabins and a crew of approximately 370*. Built in 1996, the ship has undergone various renovations throughout its service life.
On board there are three restaurants, five bars, the two-level Grande Theatre, an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, sports areas, SPA, beauty salon, children's and teens' clubs, shopping areas and a health center.
*Europe and Riviera restaurants* serve buffet dining. *Selection* is the à la carte restaurant where special dishes are charged separately.
Inside cabins, outside cabins with windows, balcony cabins and suite options are offered. Cabins include air conditioning, television, telephone, wardrobe, safe, hairdryer and shower/WC. Passenger cabins are mainly located on decks 4–7. Cabin size, bed layout and view vary depending on the selected category.
*DAY 1 | 15 DECEMBER 2026, TUESDAY*
*ANTALYA — BOARDING THE SHIP*
After registration, passport control and boarding at Antalya Port, check-in to cabins. Baggage delivery and mandatory safety briefing take place.
Free time to get to know the ship and explore common areas. After dinner you may join live music and the daily entertainment program.
Overnight on board. According to the planned program, the ship remains at Antalya Port.
*DAY 2 | 16 DECEMBER 2026, WEDNESDAY*
*DEPARTURE FROM ANTALYA*
After breakfast, free time on board.
*Planned departure time is 12:00.* Leaving Antalya, we begin our voyage across the Mediterranean toward Egypt.
Throughout the day you can rest, use the fitness center and take part in onboard activities. Dinner, entertainment and overnight on board.
*DAY 3 | 17 DECEMBER 2026, THURSDAY*
*SAILING AT SEA*
A full day at sea. After breakfast, enjoy the sea view from the open deck or take part in daily activities.
On board, the program includes live music, shows, competitions, karaoke, workshops, children's animation and mini disco. The exact program and times are announced on board.
SPA, massage and beauty salon services are charged separately.
Dinner and overnight on board.
*DAY 4 | 18 DECEMBER 2026, FRIDAY*
*SUEZ CANAL — ISMAILIA / EGYPT*
According to the planned program, *Suez Canal transit between 04:00–11:00*. An opportunity to watch this important waterway connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea from the ship.
*Arrival in Ismailia at 11:00.* During the port stay, free time or, if offered on this sailing, participation in optional extra Cairo tours.
Depending on the selected extra program, options may include the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and museum visits. Cairo tours are not included in the base tour price.
Overnight on board. The ship remains at Ismailia. The program for guests who purchased the two-day Cairo tour with overnight stay will be arranged separately.
*DAY 5 | 19 DECEMBER 2026, SATURDAY*
*ISMAILIA — SUEZ CANAL*
After breakfast, *departure from Ismailia at 11:00*.
According to the planned program, *continuation of the Suez Canal transit between 11:00–17:00*. Then sailing toward the Red Sea.
Dinner, entertainment on board and overnight.
*DAY 6 | 20 DECEMBER 2026, SUNDAY*
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH / EGYPT*
*Arrival: 08:30 | Departure: 22:00*
Arrival at Sharm El-Sheikh, one of the well-known holiday centers on the Red Sea.
After breakfast, free time to explore the city. Guests who wish may join the extra city, beach or cultural tours offered on this sailing.
The official tour catalog lists options covering places such as the Old Market, El Sahaba Mosque, Naama Bay and Soho Square. Daily rest options at Saint Catherine's Monastery–Dahab and the hotel beach are also listed.
Return to the ship in the evening. *Departure at 22:00.*
Overnight on board.
*DAY 7 | 21 DECEMBER 2026, MONDAY*
*AQABA / JORDAN*
*Arrival: 07:00 | Departure: 22:00*
Arrival at Aqaba, Jordan's port city on the Red Sea coast.
After breakfast, free time in the city or participation in extra tours if offered on this sailing. The catalog includes a *Wadi Rum desert and Aqaba tour*.
Whether a Petra tour will be offered and its route will be communicated separately. Tours are optional and charged extra.
Return to the ship in the evening. *Departure at 22:00.*
Overnight on board.
*DAY 8 | 22 DECEMBER 2026, TUESDAY*
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH — END OF THE TOUR*
*Arrival at Sharm El-Sheikh at 07:00.* Check-out procedures, passport and customs control, baggage delivery and disembarkation according to the schedule announced on board.
*The tour ends in Sharm El-Sheikh. It does not include return by ship to Antalya.* Return flight, airport transfer and any additional accommodation must be planned separately.
*Additional vacation with hotel accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh after the cruise can be organized for guests who wish.*
*SPECIAL TOUR PRICES FOR THE TURKISH MARKET*
The prices below are *per person in a double cabin, total cruise cost for 7 nights. Port taxes included.*
*Inside cabin — IE / ID / IB:* *€420* per person.
*Outside cabin with window — OC / OA:* *€490* per person.
*Balcony cabin — BB:* *€840* per person.
*Junior Suite — JS:* *€1,470* per person.
Prices depend on campaign validity and availability at the time of booking. Single occupancy of a cabin is priced separately.
*SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE*
- 7 nights accommodation in the selected cabin category.
- Ship voyage on the confirmed route.
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurants.
- Tea time and late-night snacks.
- Shows, live music and entertainment activities included in the program on board.
- Standard children's club and animation activities.
- Pool, jacuzzi, fitness center and sports areas under the terms of use.
- Tender boat services when used.
- Port taxes and fuel surcharge.
*BEVERAGE COVERAGE IN THE MAIN RESTAURANTS*
According to the ship's official restaurant statement, *water, tea, coffee and milk* are served in the Europa and Riviera buffet restaurants at *breakfast, lunch and dinner*. Juice drinks from dispensers are available only at breakfast.
Alcoholic beverages and bar orders outside the included coverage are charged separately. Specialty coffees, cocktails and other menu items may also be charged.
This service applies to service in the main restaurants at the specified meals; it does not mean unlimited drinks at all venues throughout the day.
*Since the Turkish market brochure only shows water, tea and coffee included at breakfast, the exact beverage coverage applicable to this special offer will be communicated in the written booking confirmation.*
*IF A SEPARATE BEVERAGE PACKAGE IS PURCHASED*
The package covers only the products on its own list. The alcoholic package is valid for passengers aged 18 and over and is purchased for the entire cruise duration.
There is a limit of *a maximum of 15 alcoholic drinks per person per day*; one drink is ordered at a time. The package cannot be shared with other passengers. Minibar, room service and Duty Free beverages are outside the package.
The current package price and product list will be communicated before purchase.
*SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE*
- Airline tickets.
- Transport to Antalya Port and separately purchased transfers.
- Ship–airport transfer and return transport in Sharm El-Sheikh.
- Hotel accommodation purchased before or after the tour.
*(Upon request, a group transfer to Antalya Port on the boarding day can be organized. Return flight tickets and return transfer from Sharm El-Sheikh are planned and charged separately. If desired, an additional vacation in Sharm El-Sheikh after the tour can be organized.)*
- Extra land tours and entrances not stated as included.
- Beverages and bar expenses outside the included coverage.
- Special dishes in the à la carte Selection restaurant.
- SPA, massage, beauty salon and private childcare.
- Paid play areas and VR services.
- Wi-Fi, telephone and laundry.
- Duty Free purchases and personal expenses.
- Health services and medications.
- Visa, entry/exit and document costs when required.
- Service charge collected on board.
*SERVICE CHARGE*
In the general Turkish brochure the service charge is stated as *€12.50 per person per day*. For seven days this totals *€87.50* and is paid on board. Applying this general brochure information to the December 2026 special offer must be confirmed within the booking.
*EXTRA TOUR OPTIONS*
The following programs are listed in the official tour catalog. *Their availability on this sailing depends on port times and departure points.*
Tours are optional and not included in the base tour price. The exact program, departure time, guide language and service scope will be communicated at the Shorex tour desk on board.
*GIZA PYRAMIDS AND THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM*
Catalog duration approximately *12 hours*.
After seeing the Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure pyramids and the Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum is visited. The program includes lunch at a local restaurant.
Included: air-conditioned bus transport, Russian-speaking guide, entrances in the program, lunch and two small bottles of water per person on the bus.
Beverages at lunch, guide/driver tips and services not stated are not included. *The route from Ismailia will be confirmed separately.*
*TWO-DAY CAIRO TOUR*
The program includes visits such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Bus, Russian-speaking guide, museum entrances in the program, lunch and water are among the stated services.
Entry inside the pyramids and personal expenses are not included. *Hotel category, accommodation and meal coverage, departure from Ismailia and the return plan to the ship must be clarified in writing before purchase.*
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH CITY TOUR*
Approximate duration *4 hours*.
A city tour covering El Sahaba Mosque, Heavenly Cathedral, the Old Market and the Naama Bay area. It offers time for culture, local life and shopping.
Air-conditioned bus transport and Russian-speaking guide are included. Personal expenses are not included.
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH CITY TOUR AND SEAFOOD DINNER*
Approximate duration *6 hours*.
After El Sahaba Mosque and the Old Market, Soho Square and Naama Bay are visited. The program concludes with a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
The catalog lists guiding, program visits, dinner and one bottle of water per person as included. Guide language is Russian or, depending on availability, English. Transfer coverage must be confirmed separately.
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH — DAILY REST AT A HOTEL BEACH*
Approximate duration *8–9 hours*.
Rest on the beach of Jaz Fayrouz Beach Resort in Naama Bay and free time by the sea.
The catalog lists air-conditioned bus transport and Russian-speaking guide as included. Lunch, beverages and personal expenses are not included. Beach usage details are communicated at the time of purchase. The implementation depends on weather and operating conditions.
*SAINT CATHERINE'S MONASTERY AND DAHAB*
Approximate duration *10 hours*.
After visiting Saint Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai region, the tour continues to Dahab. Lunch at the Ali Baba restaurant and free time around the seafront are offered.
The catalog lists Russian-speaking guide, entrances in the program, lunch and one bottle of water per person as included. Beverages at the meal and personal expenses are not included. Transport coverage must be confirmed separately.
*WADI RUM DESERT AND AQABA*
Full-day program.
Approximately two-hour *4×4 jeep safari* in the Wadi Rum desert, lunch at a traditional camp, followed by a panoramic Aqaba tour and time in the Ayla area.
Included: Russian-speaking guide, transport, entrances in the program, jeep safari, lunch and 500 ml of water per person.
Beverages at the meal, the Jordanian departure tax and personal expenses are not included.
*PETRA TOUR*
Aqaba is the connection point for Petra tours. The Petra program that may be offered on this sailing, its departure time, visits and service coverage will be communicated separately.
*TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN*
The general minimum age for participation is *2*. For children who will turn 2 during the trip, prior written acceptance must be obtained. **Passengers under 18 are not accepted without an adult companion.*
Each child must hold their own valid passport. Being registered on a parent's passport is not sufficient. Required consent letters and other documents are checked according to citizenship, companion status and route.
On board there are children's and teens' clubs, animation, handicrafts, drawing, games, competitions and mini disco activities. Standard activities are free; private play areas and VR services are charged separately.
Acceptance into the children's club without parents is evaluated according to age and the child's adaptability. Young children must be accompanied by their parents in certain areas. The club is not a continuous private childcare service.
Extra beds may be upper pullman beds that fold down or sofa beds, depending on the cabin. Not every cabin is suitable for three or four occupants.
*PASSPORT, VISA AND BOARDING*
The company requires that the passport be valid for *at least 6 months from the end of the tour* and have blank pages for the necessary stamps/visas. The name and surname in the booking must match the passport.
Entry to Egypt and Jordan, disembarkation and tour conditions must be checked according to citizenship. Since the route also connects to Ismailia and Cairo, it should not be assumed that entry requirements applying only to Sharm El-Sheikh are sufficient for the entire route.
Missing or non-compliant documents may prevent boarding the ship or disembarking at ports.
Arrival and check-in times at the port are stated on the cruise ticket. The departure time is not the last check-in time. Passport and cruise documents must be available during check-in.
The ship card serves as the cabin key, onboard ID and payment method. Carry it with you during port visits.
The company asks that each suitcase weigh no more than *24 kg* for ease of transport. This information is not an airline baggage allowance. Baggage tags must be attached to each suitcase; documents and necessary personal items should be kept in hand luggage.
*RULES TO FOLLOW ON BOARD*
- Attend the mandatory safety briefing and follow the crew's instructions.
- Observe the *last return time to the ship* announced at each port. The ship may not wait for passengers who are individually late.
- Alcoholic beverages may not be brought in for consumption. Alcohol is not sold to those under 18.
- Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
- Heating appliances such as irons, kettles and coffee machines, as well as candles, fireworks and dangerous substances, may not be brought on board.
- Pets are not accepted.
- Extra expenses incurred during the trip must be settled before the tour ends.
*HEALTH AND SPECIAL NEEDS*
Passengers who will be *24 weeks pregnant or more* at the end of the tour are not accepted under the company's transport rules. For earlier pregnancies, a fitness-to-travel certificate and the required English translation must be prepared.
Mobility limitations, food allergies, special diets or medical device needs must be declared during booking. Suitable cabins, port access and necessary support are assessed in advance.
The ship has a health center; however, access to specialist hospital services at sea is limited. Health services and medications may be charged separately. Whether travel health insurance is included in this special offer and its suitability for the passenger is checked before booking.
*GENERAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Land tours are alternative options; they do not mean participation in all tours at the same port. Tour durations and visit order may change.
Visits to museums and religious sites depend on opening hours, public holidays and local conditions. Religious sites may require clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for land tours.
Pool, jacuzzi and open-deck activities depend on weather conditions and the ship's operating schedule.
Suez Canal transit is subject to canal traffic arrangements. The route and times may change due to weather, port, security and operational conditions.
*This tour is one-way. The return flight from Sharm El-Sheikh, transfers and, if preferred, additional vacation accommodation are arranged separately, taking into account the final ship program.*
What's Included
*INCLUDED IN THE PRICE*
- 7 nights' accommodation in the selected cabin category.
- Cruise voyage on the confirmed itinerary.
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurants.
- Afternoon tea and late-night snacks.
- Shows, live music and entertainment activities on board as part of the program.
- Standard kids' club and animation activities.
- Pool, jacuzzi, fitness center and sports areas, subject to terms of use.
- Tender boat services when required.
- Port taxes and fuel charges.
Not Included
*ALL-INCLUSIVE BEVERAGE COVERAGE IN MAIN RESTAURANTS*
According to the ship's official restaurant announcement, the Europa and Riviera buffet restaurants serve *water, tea, coffee and milk* at *breakfast, lunch and dinner*. Machine-dispensed fruit juice drinks are available only at breakfast.
Alcoholic beverages and bar orders outside the included scope are charged separately. Specialty coffees, cocktails and other menu items may also be charged.
This service applies to the specified meals in the main restaurants only; it does not mean unlimited beverages throughout the day in all venues.
Since the brochure for the Turkish market shows only water, tea and coffee included at breakfast, the exact beverage coverage applicable to this special offer will be stated in the written booking confirmation.
*IF A SEPARATE BEVERAGE PACKAGE IS PURCHASED*
The package covers only the products on its own list. The alcoholic package is valid for passengers aged 18 and over and is purchased for the entire cruise duration.
There is a limit of *a maximum of 15 alcoholic drinks per person per day*; one drink is ordered at a time. The package cannot be shared with other passengers. Minibar, room service and Duty Free beverages are excluded from the package.
The current package price and product list will be disclosed before purchase.
*SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE*
- Airline tickets.
- Transportation to Antalya Port and separately purchased transfers.
- Ship–airport transfer in Sharm El-Sheikh and return transport.
- Hotel accommodation purchased separately before or after the tour.
*(Upon request, a group transfer to Antalya Port on the embarkation day can be arranged. Return flight tickets from Sharm El-Sheikh and the return transfer are planned and charged separately. If desired, additional holiday time in Sharm El-Sheikh after the tour can be organized.)*
- Additional land tours and entries not stated as included.
- Beverages and bar expenses outside the included scope.
- Special dishes at the à la carte Selection restaurant.
- SPA, massage, beauty salon and private childcare.
- Paid play areas and VR services.
- Wi-Fi, telephone and laundry.
- Duty Free purchases and personal expenses.
- Healthcare services and medications.
- Visa, entry/exit and document costs where required.
- The service charge collected on board.
*SERVICE CHARGE*
In the general Turkish brochure, the service charge is stated as *€12.50 per person per day*. For a seven-day calculation this amounts to *€87.50*, payable on board. Applying this general brochure information to the December 2026 special offer must be confirmed as part of the booking.
*EXTRA EXCURSION OPTIONS*
The programs below are listed in the official excursion catalogue. *Their availability on this sailing depends on port times and suitability of departure points.*
Excursions are optional and not included in the main tour price. The exact program, departure time, guide language and service coverage will be disclosed at the Shorex excursion desk on board.
*GIZA PYRAMIDS AND THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM*
Catalogue duration approximately *12 hours*.
After viewing the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum is visited. The program includes lunch at a local restaurant.
Included: air-conditioned bus transport, Russian-language guiding, entries listed in the program, lunch and two small bottles of water per person on the bus.
Beverages at lunch, guide/driver tips and services not mentioned are not included. *The route from Ismailia will be confirmed separately.*
*TWO-DAY CAIRO TOUR*
The program includes visits such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Saladin Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Bus transport, Russian-language guiding, museum entries listed in the program, lunch and water are among the stated services.
Entry into the pyramids and personal expenses are not included. *The hotel category, accommodation and meal coverage, departure from Ismailia and the return plan to the ship must be clarified in writing before purchase.*
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH CITY TOUR*
Approximate duration *4 hours*.
A city tour covering the El Sahaba Mosque, the Heavenly Cathedral, the Old Market and the area around Naama Bay. It offers time for culture, local life and shopping.
Air-conditioned bus transport and Russian-language guiding are included. Personal expenses are not included.
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH CITY TOUR AND SEAFOOD DINNER*
Approximate duration *6 hours*.
After the El Sahaba Mosque and the Old Market, Soho Square and Naama Bay are visited. The program concludes with a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
The catalogue lists guiding, program visits, dinner and one bottle of water per person as included. The guide language may be Russian or, depending on availability, English. Transfer coverage must be confirmed separately.
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH — RELAXING DAY AT THE HOTEL BEACH*
Approximate duration *8–9 hours*.
Relaxation and free time by the sea at the Jaz Fayrouz Beach Resort beach on Naama Bay.
The catalogue lists air-conditioned bus transport and Russian-language guiding as included. Lunch, beverages and personal expenses are not included. Beach usage details will be disclosed at the time of purchase. Implementation depends on weather and operating conditions.
*ST. CATHERINE'S MONASTERY AND DAHAB*
Approximate duration *10 hours*.
After visiting St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai region, the trip continues to Dahab. Lunch at the Ali Baba restaurant and free time around the seafront are offered.
The catalogue lists Russian-language guiding, entries listed in the program, lunch and one bottle of water per person as included. Beverages at the meal and personal expenses are not included. Transport coverage must be confirmed separately.
*WADI RUM DESERT AND AQABA*
Full-day program.
Approximately two hours of *4×4 jeep safari* in the Wadi Rum desert, lunch at a traditional camp, followed by a panoramic tour of Aqaba and time in the Ayla area.
Included: Russian-language guiding, transport, entries listed in the program, jeep safari, lunch and 500 ml of water per person.
Beverages with the meal, the Jordanian exit tax and personal expenses are not included.
*PETRA TOUR*
Aqaba is the gateway for Petra tours. The Petra program that may be available on this sailing, its departure time, visits and service coverage will be disclosed separately.
Tour Program
Suez Canal
*SUEZ CANAL — ISMAILIA / EGYPT*
According to the planned schedule, *transit through the Suez Canal between 04:00 and 11:00*. An opportunity to watch this important waterway connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea from the ship.
*Arrival in Ismailia at 11:00.* Free time during the port stay or participation in optional Cairo excursions, if offered for this voyage.
Depending on the selected optional program, options such as the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and museum visits may be available. Cairo excursions are not included in the main tour price.
Overnight stay on board. The ship remains in Ismailia. The program for guests who purchase the two-day Cairo excursion with overnight stay will be arranged separately.
ISMAILIYA
*ISMAILIA — SUEZ CANAL*
After breakfast, *departure from Ismailia at 11:00*.
According to the planned schedule, *continuation of the Suez Canal transit between 11:00–17:00*. Then sailing towards the Red Sea.
Dinner, onboard entertainment and overnight stay.
*Sharm El-Sheikh / Egypt*
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH / EGYPT*
*Arrival: 08.30 | Departure: 22.00*
Arrival in Sharm El-Sheikh, a well-known holiday resort on the Red Sea.
After breakfast, free time to explore the city. Guests who wish may join the extra city, beach or cultural tours offered during this stop.
The official tour catalogue includes options covering places such as the Old Market, El Sahaba Mosque, Naama Bay and Soho Square. Daily relaxation options at Saint Catherine's Monastery–Dahab and the hotel beach are also listed.
Return to the ship in the evening. *Departure at 22.00.*
Overnight on board.
AKABE
*AQABA / JORDAN*
*Arrival: 07.00 | Departure: 22.00*
Arrival at Aqaba, the port city on the Red Sea coast of Jordan.
After breakfast, free time in the city or participation in extra tours if offered on this call. The catalogue includes the *Wadi Rum desert and Aqaba tour*.
Whether a Petra tour will be offered and its itinerary will be announced separately. Tours are optional and at an additional cost.
Return to the ship in the evening. *Departure at 22.00.*
Overnight on board the ship.
General Information
*TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN*
The general minimum age for participation is *2. For children who will turn 2 during the trip, prior written approval must be obtained. **Passengers under the age of 18 are not accepted without an accompanying adult.*
Each child must hold their own valid passport. Being registered on a parent's passport is not sufficient. Required consent letters and other documents are checked according to citizenship, accompaniment status and itinerary.
On board there are children's and teen clubs, animation, handicrafts, drawing, games, competitions and mini disco activities. Standard activities are free of charge; special play areas and VR services are charged separately.
Acceptance to the children's club without parents is assessed according to age and the child's adaptability. Younger children may need to be with their parents in certain areas. The club is not a continuous private childcare service.
Additional beds may be upper pullman beds that fold down or sofa beds, depending on the cabin. Not every cabin is suitable for three or four person occupancy.
*PASSPORT, VISA AND BOARDING*
The company requires passports to be valid for *at least 6 months from the end of the tour* and to have blank pages for the required stamps/visas. The first name and surname in the booking must match the passport.
Entry into Egypt and Jordan, disembarkation and excursion conditions must be checked according to citizenship. As the route also includes Ismailia and Cairo, it should not be assumed that entry procedures applying only to Sharm El-Sheikh are sufficient for the entire itinerary.
Missing or non-compliant documents may prevent boarding the ship or disembarking at ports.
Port arrival and check-in times are stated on the cruise ticket. Departure time is not the last check-in time. Passport and cruise document must be ready at check-in.
The ship card is used as cabin key, on-board identification and payment method. Please carry it with you during port visits.
For ease of transport, the company kindly requests that each suitcase weigh no more than *24 kg*. This information does not constitute airline baggage allowance. Luggage tags must be attached to each suitcase; documents and essential personal items should be kept in hand luggage.
*RULES TO BE OBSERVED ON BOARD*
- Attend the mandatory safety briefing and follow the instructions of the crew.
- Observe the *last return time to the ship* announced at each port. The ship may not wait for passengers who are individually late.
- Alcoholic beverages may not be brought on board for consumption. Alcohol is not sold to persons under 18.
- Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
- Heating appliances such as irons, kettles and coffee machines, as well as candles, fireworks, flares and hazardous materials, may not be brought on board.
- It is stated that pets are not accepted.
- Extra expenses incurred during the voyage must be settled before the tour ends.
*HEALTH AND SPECIAL NEEDS*
Passengers who will be *24 weeks pregnant or more* at the end of the tour are not accepted under the company's carriage rules. For earlier pregnancies, the required fitness-to-travel certificate and the requested English translation must be prepared.
Mobility limitations, food allergies, special diets or medical device needs must be declared at the time of booking. Suitable cabin, port accessibility and necessary support are assessed in advance.
The ship has a medical centre; however, access to specialist hospital services at sea is limited. Healthcare services and medicines may be charged separately. Whether travel health insurance is included in this special offer and its suitability for the passenger are checked before booking.
*GENERAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Land excursions are optional; they do not mean joining all excursions at the same port together. Excursion durations and visiting order may change.
Visits to museums and religious sites depend on opening hours, public holidays and local conditions. Religious sites may require clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for land excursions.
Pool, jacuzzi and open deck activities depend on weather conditions and the ship's operating schedule.
Suez Canal transit is subject to canal traffic arrangements. Route and timings may change due to weather, port, security or operational conditions.
*This tour is one-way. The return flight from Sharm El-Sheikh, transfers, and any additional holiday accommodation by preference will be arranged separately, taking the final ship schedule into account.*
- Free Cancellation & Refund. · The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start time.
- Book Now & Pay Later. · Make your reservation now, pay anytime before the tour starts.
Extra tours
*SERVICE CHARGE*
In the general Turkish brochure, the service charge is stated as *12.50 € per person per day*. For seven days, this amounts to *87.50 €*, payable on board. This general brochure information must be confirmed during booking for the December 2026 special offer.
*EXTRA EXCURSION OPTIONS*
The following programs are included in the official excursion catalogue. *Their availability on this voyage depends on port times and departure points.*
Excursions are optional and not included in the main tour price. The final program, departure time, guide language and scope of service will be announced at the Shorex excursion desk on board.
*GIZA PYRAMIDS AND GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM*
Catalogue duration approximately *12 hours*.
After visiting the Keops, Khafre and Menkaure pyramids and the Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum is visited. The program includes lunch at a local restaurant.
Included: air-conditioned bus transport, Russian-language guiding, entrances in the program, lunch and two small bottles of water per person on the bus.
Drinks at lunch, guide/driver tips and unspecified services are not included. *The route from Ismailia is confirmed separately.*
*TWO-DAY CAIRO EXCURSION*
The program includes visits to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. The bus, Russian-language guiding, museum entrances in the program, lunch and water are among the specified services.
Entry into the pyramids and personal expenses are not included. *Hotel category, accommodation and meal coverage, and the departure from Ismailia and return plan to the ship must be clarified in writing before purchase.*
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH CITY TOUR*
Approximate duration *4 hours*.
A city tour covering the Al Sahaba Mosque, Heavenly Cathedral, the Old Market and the Naama Bay area. It offers time for culture, local life and shopping.
Air-conditioned bus transport and Russian-language guiding are included. Personal expenses are not included.
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH CITY TOUR AND SEAFOOD DINNER*
Approximate duration *6 hours*.
After the Al Sahaba Mosque and the Old Market, the Soho Square and Naama Bay are visited. The program concludes with a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.
The catalogue includes guiding, the visits in the program, dinner and one bottle of water per person. The guide language may be Russian or, depending on availability, English. Transfer coverage must be confirmed separately.
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH — DAILY REST AT THE HOTEL BEACH*
Approximate duration *8–9 hours*.
Rest on the beach of the Jaz Fayrouz Beach Resort in Naama Bay and free time by the sea.
The catalogue includes air-conditioned bus transport and Russian-language guiding. Lunch, drinks and personal expenses are not included. Beach usage details are announced at the time of purchase. The execution depends on weather and operating conditions.
*ST. CATHERINE'S MONASTERY AND DAHAB*
Approximate duration *10 hours*.
After visiting St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai region, the trip continues to Dahab. Lunch at the Ali Baba restaurant and free time around the seafront are offered.
The catalogue includes Russian-language guiding, entrances in the program, lunch and one bottle of water per person. Drinks at the meal and personal expenses are not included. Transport coverage must be confirmed separately.
*WADI RUM DESERT AND AQABA*
Full-day program.
Approximately two-hour *4×4 jeep safari* in the Wadi Rum desert, lunch at a traditional camp, followed by a panoramic tour of Aqaba and time in the Ayla area.
Included: Russian-language guiding, transport, entrances in the program, jeep safari, lunch and 500 ml of water per person.
Drinks at the meal, the Jordanian exit tax and personal expenses are not included.
*PETRA EXCURSION*
Aqaba is the connection point for Petra excursions. The Petra program that may be offered on this voyage, its departure time, visits and scope of service will be announced separately.