*CARETTA TURİZM* *FROM THE RED SEA TO THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH ASTORIA GRANDE*
Tour Detail
*CARETTA TRAVEL*
*FROM THE RED SEA TO THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH ASTORIA GRANDE*
*22–30 December 2026*
*8 Nights / 9 Days*
*Sharm El Sheikh Departure — Antalya Arrival*
You are invited on a voyage that begins in Egypt and travels along the coasts of Saudi Arabia and through the Suez Canal to Antalya. Explore the Red Sea aboard Astoria Grande and enjoy accommodation, dining and entertainment on board.
*ITINERARY*
Sharm El Sheikh – Al Wajh / Hegra – Hurghada – Suez Canal – At Sea – Antalya
*DAY 1 | TUESDAY, 22 DECEMBER*
*SHARM EL SHEIKH / EGYPT — EMBARKATION*
Registration and boarding at Sharm El Sheikh Port. Settling into cabins and mandatory safety briefing.
Free time to get to know the ship. Dinner and the daily onboard entertainment program.
*Scheduled departure: 19.00.*
Overnight on board.
*DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY, 23 DECEMBER*
*AL WAJH / SAUDI ARABIA*
*Arrival: 08.30 | Departure: 23.00*
Arrival at the port of Al Wajh on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.
Free time, or participation in additional excursions where offered for this voyage. Al Wajh is the gateway for excursions to the AlUla region and Hegra. *The Hegra visit is not included in the main tour price; transport, entry and program are confirmed separately.*
Return to the ship and departure in the evening.
Overnight on board.
*DAY 3 | THURSDAY, 24 DECEMBER*
*HURGHADA / EGYPT*
*Arrival: 11.30*
Arrival at Hurghada, the resort town on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
Free time in town, or the option to join additional excursions offered. The long port stay leaves time to explore the surroundings.
Overnight on board. The ship remains in Hurghada.
*DAY 4 | FRIDAY, 25 DECEMBER*
*HURGHADA — FREE TIME AND ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS*
After breakfast, you may spend the day as you prefer.
Guests who wish may join additional *Luxor excursions*, where offered on this voyage. Luxor is not a port city; it is reached by road from Hurghada. Exact visits, travel time and service scope are announced at the time of booking.
Guests not joining excursions may explore Hurghada or spend time on board.
Overnight on board. The ship remains in Hurghada.
*DAY 5 | SATURDAY, 26 DECEMBER*
*HURGHADA*
Free time after breakfast.
Depending on weather and the programs offered, you may relax on the beach, explore the town or take part in additional activities. Guests choosing to stay on board may use the common areas and the daily program.
Dinner and overnight on board.
*DAY 6 | SUNDAY, 27 DECEMBER*
*DEPARTURE FROM HURGHADA — SEA PASSAGE*
*Scheduled departure: 06.00.*
We leave Hurghada and continue our journey towards the Suez Canal.
After breakfast, rest on board and take part in daily activities. Dinner and overnight on board.
*DAY 7 | MONDAY, 28 DECEMBER*
*SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT*
According to the planned schedule, *Suez Canal transit between 02.00 and 19.00*.
The opportunity to watch this important waterway connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean from the ship. Transit times may change according to canal traffic arrangements.
Dinner and overnight on board.
*DAY 8 | TUESDAY, 29 DECEMBER*
*SEA PASSAGE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN*
A full day at sea.
After breakfast, enjoy the sea views from the open deck, use the fitness center and take part in daily activities.
Dinner and overnight on board.
*DAY 9 | WEDNESDAY, 30 DECEMBER*
*ANTALYA — END OF THE TOUR*
*Scheduled arrival: 07.00.*
Disembarkation at Antalya Port, passport and customs procedures, baggage collection, and completion of the tour.
*TOUR PRICES FOR THE TURKISH MARKET*
The fees below are *per person in a twin cabin, total cruise fare for 8 nights. Port taxes included.*
*Inside cabin — IE / ID / IB:* 480 € per person.
*Window outside cabin — OC / OA:* 560 € per person.
*Balcony cabin — BB:* 960 € per person.
*Junior Suite — JS:* 1.680 € per person.
Prices depend on campaign validity and availability at the time of booking. Single occupancy of a cabin is priced separately.
*TRANSPORT AND ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION*
The tour begins in Sharm El Sheikh and ends in Antalya. The flight to Sharm El Sheikh, the airport–port transfer and the return transport from Antalya Port are planned and charged separately.
*For guests who request it, an extra holiday with hotel accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh can be arranged before boarding the ship. A group transfer on the day of arrival in Antalya can also be arranged upon request.*
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
- Hegra and Luxor excursions are not included in the main tour price.
- Hurghada appears on the calendar for four days, from 24–27 December; however, *the departure on 27 December is at 06.00 in the morning*.
- Entry into Egypt and Saudi Arabia, going ashore and excursion conditions must be checked according to citizenship.
- Boarding times and the last return time to the ship will be announced separately.
- The times indicated are planned port times. Changes may be made depending on weather, security, port and Suez Canal traffic conditions.
- The exact itinerary and service scope will be announced upon booking confirmation.
Tour Program
Sharm El-Sheikh
*SHARM EL-SHEIKH / EGYPT — BOARDING THE SHIP*
Check-in and boarding procedures at Sharm El-Sheikh Port. Settling into cabins and mandatory safety briefing.
Free time to get to know the ship. Dinner and the daily entertainment program on board.
*Scheduled departure: 19:00.*
Overnight stay on board.
*AL WAJH / SAUDI ARABIA*
*AL WAJH / SAUDI ARABIA*
*Arrival: 08.30 | Departure: 23.00*
Arrival at Al Wajh port on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.
Participation in optional excursions during free time or where offered for this call. Al Wajh serves as the gateway for tours to the AlUla region and Hegra. *The Hegra visit is not included in the main tour price; transportation, entrance and program will be confirmed separately.*
Return to the ship in the evening and departure.
Overnight on board.
HURGADA / EGYPT
*HURGADA / EGYPT*
*Arrival: 11.30*
Arrival in Hurgada, the resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt.
Free time in the city or the opportunity to join the additional excursions offered. Thanks to the long stay in port, there is time to explore the surroundings.
Overnight on board. The ship remains in Hurgada.
*SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT*
*SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT*
According to the planned schedule, the Suez Canal transit takes place between 02:00 and 19:00.
An opportunity to watch this important waterway, which connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean, from the ship. Transit times may vary depending on the canal's traffic arrangements.
Dinner and overnight stay are on board.
ANTALYA
*ANTALYA — END OF TOUR*
*Scheduled arrival: 07.00.*
Disembarkation at Antalya Port, passport and customs procedures, baggage delivery, and completion of our tour.
General Information
*TRANSPORTATION AND ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION*
The tour begins in Sharm El-Sheikh and ends in Antalya. The flight to Sharm El-Sheikh, the airport–port transfer, and the return transportation from Antalya Port are planned and priced separately.
*For guests who request it, an additional holiday with hotel accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh can be arranged before boarding the ship. A group transfer on the day of arrival in Antalya can also be organized upon request.*
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
- Hegra and Luxor excursions are not included in the base price of the main tour.
- Hurghada appears on the schedule as four days, 24–27 December; however, *the departure on 27 December is at 06:00 AM*.
- Entry to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, disembarkation, and excursion conditions must be checked according to citizenship.
- Boarding times and the last return times to the ship will be announced separately.
- The stated times are planned port times. Changes may be made depending on weather, security, port, and Suez Canal traffic conditions.
- The exact route and scope of services will be announced upon booking confirmation.
- 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.