Mysterious & Enchanting
Egypt brochure 2006 - 2007

Mysterious & Enchanting
Egypt brochure 2006 - 2007: Excursions

Listed below are all of the excursions available to book in this section. Alternatively, use the links above to find out more about Mysterious & Enchanting
Egypt brochure 2006 - 2007.

Tour to Wadi Rum from Petra

Wadi Rum the mangnificent geological phenomenon - situated in the southernmost part of the country. Wadi Rum has been inhabited since earliest times, and was an important centre for the Nabateans with ruins of a Nabatean temple found at the foot of the great massif Jebel Rum.

A significant part of David Lean's epic "Lawrence of Arabia" was filmed in Wadi Rum.

Cost: £109 per person

Half day trip to Jordan's capital city of Amman

Available from the Dead Sea

The capital of the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan offering much to explore. Many civilizations have left their mark on Amman with its mordern arts scene, shops, restaurants and coffee houses. In addidtion, ancient parts of the city are located downtown including the Citadel, with remnants from the Middle bronze Age, Iron age (8th century BC), late Roman and Arab Islamic Ages.

Cost: £85 per person

Full day exploring the desert castles

Available from the Dead Sea

Magical and Mystical these castles seem to rise out of the desert sand. This tour will explore ancient castles including the one at Azrak which was built around 300 AD and was alleged to have been dedicated to Emperor Diocleation and Maximan, Emperor Jovian later enlarged it in 363 AD and the Arabs rebuilt it between 1213 and 1238 AD during the time of the crusades. Other castles visited will include Kharana and Amra which was built in in the 8th century, is famous for it paintings on the walls and is a designated UNESCO site.

Cost: £95 per person

Full Day tour to Jerash

Available from the Dead Sea

Known as the "Pompeii of the East", Jerash is a Greco-Roman city considered to one of the best preserved and most complete Roman cities of the Decapolis, a conferderation of 10 Roman cities dating from the 1st Century BC. Visitors can spend hours wandering along the imposing colonnaded streets, expolring the many temples, theatres, plazas and Roman baths.

Cost: £95 per person

Full Day to Madaba/Mount Nebo/Baptismal Site

Available from the Dead Sea

Madaba is the Medeba of the Moabites, famous for its incredible mosaics, most of which are more than 1400 years old, and the most famous being the earliest surviving map of the Holy Land

10 kms west of Madaba is Mount Nebo reputed to be the tomb of Moses and the presumed sight of his death and burial place. From the sight of the church take in the breathtaking view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. On a clear day you can even catch sight of Jerusalem

Cost: £105 per person

Petra Day Trip - **NOW PRE-BOOKABLE**

The Red Rose City in Jordan Carved out of the Mountains.
Departs on a Friday.

Meet and assist in Taba Heights marina

Sail to Aqaba

Arrival at Royal Yacht Club

Start driving to Petra city

Arrival in Petra City

Visit the Historical city of Petra for three hours.

Lunch in 5 star restaurant (excluding drinks)

Drive back to Aqaba city

1 hour free time in Aqaba

Sail back to Taba Heights Marina

Arrive to Taba

NOTE: Take warm clothing during the winter months as it can be very cold

Cost: Adult £129 Child (2-11) £115

NOTE:Border taxes and entry/exit charges must be paid locally. There will be collected by our representatives at the time of reconfirming the tour in the resort- these are currently approximately US$30 per person.

Note: You may be required to leave your passport at border passport control when crossing into Jordan, for collection at the end of the trip. This facilitates a speedier crossing and minimises time wasted.

NOTE: Guests staying in Taba and Nuweiba (ie. not in Taba Heights) will be required to pay approximately US$10-15 pp extra locally for coach transfers

Day Trip to Cairo from Taba

DEPARTS WEDNESDAYS

Enjoy a fantastic day trip from Taba Heights or Nuweiba to Cairo. 5 hours away by road in air-conditioned coach or minibus is the world's busiest city of Cairo. This ancient city is full of wonders including the Sphinx, Pyramids and Egyptian Museum housing the Treasures of Tutankhamun. A great trip, if tiring, back in time to gain a brief insight into ancient Egypt, with some time for souvenir shopping too.

Adult cost: £105, Child cost: £38

Cairo Excursion - 2 days / 1 night

2 and 3-day trip

DEPARTS WEDNESDAYS

You can now book your Cairo excursion from Taba Heights, before you go. Transfers are by road and are 5 hours each direction but this is a unique opportunity to see one of Ancient Wonders of the World as well as some incredible sites.

Here’s what’s included:

2 day trip:

One night at the 5* hotel in Cairo

Return coach journey Taba-Cairo-Taba

Fully qualified English-speaking guide

The Pyramids of Giza

The Sphinx

The world famous Egyptian Museum housing the treasures of Tutankhamun

Tour of Old Cairo

Souvenir shopping time

3-day trip As with 2-day trip PLUS:

One extra night in Cairo (two nights total in Cairo)

The Hanging Church + Ben Ezra Synagogue

The Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali

The Khan El Khalili Bazaars

Cost per adult sharing for Cairo trip

2 day trip £165; 3 day trip £215

Single Supplement for Cairo trip will be added on to the cost of the booking after booking is completed - 2 days £39; 3 days £79

Cost per child on Cairo trip (2-11 yrs)sharing (not recommended for children under 8 yrs or infants) with 2 adults

3 days £65, 3 days £75

Cairo Excursion - 3 days / 2 nights

2 and 3-day trip

You can now book your Cairo excursion from Taba Heights, before you go. Transfers are by road and are 5 hours each direction but this is a unique opportunity to see one of Ancient Wonders of the World as well as some incredible sites.

Here’s what’s included:

2-day trip:

One night at the 5* Cairo Marriott

Return coach journey Taba-Cairo-Taba

fully qualified English-speaking guide

The Pyramids of Giza

The Sphinx

The world famous Egyptian Museum housing the treasures of Tutankhamun

Tour of Old Cairo

Souvenir shopping time

3-day trip As with 2-day trip PLUS:

One extra night in Cairo (two nights total Cairo Marriott)

The Hanging Church + Ben Ezra Synagogue

The Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali

The Khan El Khalili Bazaars

Cost per adult sharing for Cairo trip

2 day trip £165; 3 day trip £215

Single Supplement for Cairo trip - 2 days £39; 3 days £79

Cost per child on Cairo trip (2-11 yrs)sharing (not recommended for children under 8 yrs or infants) with 2 adults

2 days £65 3 days £75

Discover the Red Sea - 1 Day experience

This is designed to give you an experience of what scuba diving is like. It is a 3 part programme including Briefing (theory), Confined Dive and Open Water Dive. During the confined dive, you will get comfortable with breathing underwater and the correct use of equipment. This includes completing basic safety skills underwater and is in a conducted training area. After successful completion of the confined dive, you make the Open Water Dive on an actual dive site in the Red Sea. Maximum depth is 12 metres but is normally no deeper than 5 metres to ensure all students are completely comfortable. Note: You will be subject to a medical form and must suffer from NO problems with: ear, nose, eyes, throat, heart, chest, claustrophobia, asthma or breathing problems. All in all, a wonderful opportunity to experience scuba diving in a day.

Price - £70

SCUBA DIVING: 5 Days Beginners PADI Open Water Course

Here is a great way to gain your PADI diving qualification by taking the PADI 5 Days Open Water Course in the sensational setting of Taba Heights, in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Minimum age 10 years.

Day 1: The course commences with with the instructor completing formalities and participants completing a medical questionnaire. Video and presentation on theory. Students are issued with personal equipment with an explanation. Afternoon session is the shallow water first dive involving a few simple skills and a swim around to experience breathing underwater. Day concludes with video and theory.

Day 2 Water session, dive, skills and swim.

Day 3 As with day 2. Days 1-3 are as above with 5 theroy / video sessions and 5 water sessions to complete. After each session, there is a quiz to ensure understanding of the knowledge development. At the end of the 5th session, there is the final exam. All of these are multiple-choice questions.

Days 4 & 5 are spent doing 2 dives per day either by boat or by shore at various dive sites. This then completes the 4 dives needed for qualification as an Open Water Diver.

NOTE: You must suffer from NO: asthma, lung, heart, ear, nose, eye, throat, breathing, claustrophobia problems. You can NOT dive within 18 hours of your return / onward flight. Minimum age for diving is 10 years. You can not dive while under the influence of alcohol. You may be required to purchase local insurance. Certification fee (PIC) approx. EUR 35.00 to be paid locally as well as log book aprox EUR 23.00. PADI Manuals may also be purchased locally at aprox EUR 50.00. Always ensure you have taken out travel insurance that covers you for scuba diving before travelling rom the UK. The dive centre reserve the right to refuse you to dive should they believe they have reason.

Cost per person over 10 years: £225

NOTE: If you are doing a 5 Days PADI Open Water Course, you will need to be staying for longer duration than 7 nights to take the Cairo excursion as well as there will not be sufficient time to do both.

Silver Explorers Golf Package

Enjoy the challenge of the beautiful new golf course at Taba Heights, set by the majestic mountains and the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea, meeting all PGA standards. For outstanding value, our Silver Explorers Golf Package includes the following:

* 3 rounds of 18 holes
* 2 rounds of 9 holes
* 100 balls on the driving range per day
* Use of electric golf cart

Price - £168pp

Gold Unlimited Golf Package

The beautiful and challenging new golf course at Taba Heights, set by the majestic mountains and the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea meets all PGA standards. Play as much as you like for five days with our Gold Unlimited Golf Package which includes the following:

* FIVE days of unlimited golf - play the course to your heart's content
* 100 balls on the driving range per day
* Use of electric golf cart

Price - £303pp

Golf - 18 holes (1 round)

Enjoy playing a round at the outstanding and beautiful golf course at Taba Heights Golf Resort.

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE - London Gatwick

GATWICK SOUTH LINGFIELD LOUNGE (Open 05:00 – 22:00) offers:

T.V. Snacks, Newspapers + Magazines

Complimentary Bar (excluding champagne)

Business centre including internet
Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Lounges have a smart casual dress code, no baseball caps, shorts or football shirts.

Price: Adult £20; Child £20

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE - Manchester

MANCHESTER TERMINAL 1 BOLLIN LOUNGE (open 05:30 - 20:00) offers:

Complementary Bar (excluding champagne)

Coffee & Tea

Newspapers + Magazines

Business centre including internet
Children under the age of 12 are NOT allowed in the Lounge. Lounges have a smart casual dress code, no baseball caps, shorts or football shirts.