EGYPT DIVING TRIP 2023

ITINERARY

MAY 8TH 2023

* ARRIVAL DATE IN CAIRO.

* AIRPORT PICK UP & TRANSFER TO HOTEL IN CAIRO AVAILABLE AFTER 2 PM

* HOTEL NAME:  JEWEL GREEN MOUNTAIN

* CHECK IN AFTER 2 PM

* REGIMEN: BREAKFAST

MAY 9TH 2023

* 08:00 AM GIZA TOUR: 

Our tour guide will come to pick us up at the hotel to start a terrific tour in Cairo visiting its impressive landmarks including:-

Giza Pyramids Complex Which contains the following Attractions:

  • The Magical Pyramid of Khufu

The last remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World & the largest pyramid in Giza Plateau. It was built for King Khufu with a height of 147 m. The number of stones used in its construction is more than 2,300,000......Each stone weighs from 2.5 tones to 9 tones. We will also witness the hypnotic Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinus.

  • The Amazing Giza Sphinx

This mythical creature limestone statue was made of one piece of stone carved not built and it takes the facial expressions of king Khafre. It stands at 73 m long, 19 m wide, and 20 m in height. Don't forget to ask your our guide about how the Sphinx missed its nose??!!!!

  • The Incredible Valley Temple

It is the place that witnessed the main mummification & purification of the ancient Egyptian rulers & Pharaohs.
After that, you will enjoy a tasty lunch at an impressive oriental restaurant then we will join your tour guide to visit:

  • Saqqara Step Pyramid

The earliest large-scale cut stone construction was built during the 27th century B.C. It has 6 unequal stages built above one another with a height of 62.5 m during the reign of King Djoser.
Our driver will transfer us back to our hotel in Cairo.

MAY 10TH 2023

* 08:00 AM CAIRO TOUR:

We will join our tour guide to visit some of the most important highlights in Cairo including:

  • The Egyptian Museum

It includes a rare collection of 5000 years of art with over 250,000 priceless artifacts including the marvelous collection of treasures of King Tutankhamun including his golden items such as his golden Mask that was enclosed in his tomb for about 3,500 years.
We will have our lunch at a local restaurant then we will proceed to visit:

  • The Hanging Church

The most recommended destination for who come to visit Egypt because of its shape and size as it was built over the Babylon Fortress and that is how it gained its name. Its construction dates back to the 3rd century AD.

Finally, we will enjoy an amazing shopping tour in:

  • Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

It is the largest open-air market where we can find all of the Egyptian items we may want to see or buy, including clothes, spices, and all of the other items that will make us enjoy a lot.
Our guide will transfer us back to our hotel in Cairo.      

MAY 11TH 2023

* TRANSFER FROM THE HOTEL IN CAIRO TO THE DOMESTIC AIRPORT 
* FLIGHT TO SHARM EL SHEIKH 11:45 AM ( EGYPTAIR DOMESTIC FLIGHT - ECONOMY CLASS)
* SCUBA GEAR MUST TRAVEL IN A RIGID SUITCASE AS CHECKED BAGGAGE - MAX 23 KG
* TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL IN SHARM EL SHEIKH
* CHECK IN IN HOTEL SAFIR WATERFALL
* REGIMEN: ALL INCLUSIVE

MAY 12TH, 13TH, 14TH & 15TH 2023

* TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO THE LOCATION FOR TWO SHORE DIVES ON MAY 12 TH AT 8:30 AM
* TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO DIVING BOAT ON MAY 13TH, MAY 14TH, MAY 15TH
* TWO BOAT DIVES ON MAY 13T, 14TH & 15TH 

MAY 16 TH 2023

DESERT ADVENTURE

MAY 17TH 2023

* CHECK OUT AND TRASNFER TO AIRPORT IN SHARM EL SEIKH.

* RETURN FLIGHT TO CAIRO 11:55 AM/ ETA 12:55 PM



INCLUDED:

*TRANSFER ON MAY 8TH 2023 FROM AIRPORT IN CAIRO TO HOTEL (AFTER 2 PM)

*3 NIGHTS IN ACCOMODATION IN CAIRO WITH BREAKFAST (MAY 8TH, 9TH & 10TH 2023)

*TOUR AROUND GIZA ON MAY 9TH 2023

*TOUR AROUND CAIRO ON MAY 10TH 2023

*EGYPTOLOGIST TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLISH

*LUNCH MEAL ON TOUR MAY 9TH & 10TH 2023

*ALL TOURS BY A MODERN A/C VEHICLE

*ADMISSION FEES TO THE MUSEUM IS INCLUDED.

*TRANSFER FROM CAIRO HOTEL TO DOMESTIC CAIRO AIRPORT ON MAY 11TH 2023

*FLIGHT CAI-SSH ON MAY 11TH 2023

*FLIGHT SSH-CAI ON MAY 17TH 2023

* 6 NIGHTS HOTEL SSH/ ALL INCLUSIVE 

*TRANSFER TO/FROM DIVE SITES ON SCHEDULED TRIPS

*NITROX 32% (ONLY CERTIFIED EAN/NX DIVERS)

*LUNCH+DRINKS ON THE BOAT ON DIVING DATES.

*8 DIVES (2 SHORE + 6 BOAT)

* LOCAL DIVING GUIDE IN SSH + 2 DIVING TRIP PADI INSTRUCTORS.

* MARINE PARK FEES ON SCHEDULE DIVES

*DESERT TOUR IN SSH ON MAY 16TH 2023)

*TRANSFER FROM HOTEL IN SSH TO SSH AIRPORT ON MAY 17TH 2023



NOT INCLUDED:

* INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE

* ENTRY VISA TO EGYPT

*ANY OPTIONAL TOURS

* PERSONAL EXPENSES

* GRATUITIES :

(RECOMMENDED TOUR & DIVE GUIDE USD 20 PER PERSON PER DAY)

* OTHER TRANSFERS NOT MENTIONED AS INCLUDED

* OTHER MEALS NOT MENTIONED AS INCLUDED

* LUNCH ON MAY 12TH BY SHORE DIVE LOCATION. WE CAN BRING LUNCH BOX FROM OUR HOTEL.

* OTHER AIRFARE NOT MENTIONED AS INCLUDED

* EXCESS BAGGAGE FEE

* THE ENTRY INSIDE PYRAMIDS HAS EXTRA TICKET WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR.

* DRINKS DURING LUNCH MEALS ON TOUR DATES ARE NOT INCLUDED.

* ADDITIONAL DIVES, DIVE SUPPLEMENTS, MARINE PARK FEE & GEAR RENTAL, DIVE COMPUTER & FLASH LIGHT RENTAL

* TRAVEL & DIVING INSURANCE

* REFRESH COURSE. IF YOUR LAST DIVE WAS MORE THAN 12 MONTHS AGO FROM YOUR DIVING DATE IN EGYPT ADDITIONAL FEE LL BE CHARGED.

* PRIVATE GUIDE AND/OR DIVING CERTIFICATIONS






RECOMENDED:

* VISIT THE WEBSITE OF THE NEAREST EGYPTIAN EMBASSY TO YOUR LOCATION AND APPLY FOR YOUR VISA IF YOU NEED IT.

* CHECK THE TRAVEL REGULATIONS OF YOUR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

* UPON ARRIVAL IN EGYPT ACQUIRE A SIM CARD.

* DON'T FORGET TO PUT IN YOUR LUGGAGE: SUNGLASSES, WIDE-BRIMMED HAT, SUNSCREEN, LONG-SLEEVED SHIRTS,  LIGHT LONG PANTS, COMFORTABLE SHOES & BACKPACK.

* A SCARF FOR WOMEN TO COVER THEIR HAIR WHEN VISITING SACRED PLACES

* POWER ADAPTOR

* MEDICAL KIT: CHECK WHAT MEDICATION IS NOT ALLOWED IN EGYPT

* DIVING INSURANCE IS MANDATORY IN EGYPT. IF YOU DONT HAVE ONE, PLEASE LET US KNOW TO ASIST YOU WITH IT.

* TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMENDED, MEDICAL EXPENSES IN EGYPT CAN BE SUPER EXPENSIVE.

* AT THE AIRPORT, ON ARRIVAL, EXCHANGE USD 100 PER PERSON FOR EGPTIAN POUND. (FOR TIPPING, SMALL EXPENSES, ETC)




IMPORTANT!

Every diver has the obligation to review the PADI MEDICAL STATEMENT FORM and  bring a printed medical clearance if required.

Without the required medical certificate, your dives will be canceled without the right to a refund.