Regions in Egypt

Cruises at a glance:

• Crystal blue waters
• Ancient history

One of the best and most popular ways to enjoy the many sights of ancient Egypt is to take a relaxing 7- night cruise up to the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan. Our luxurious modern boats will carry you in style to delightful locations such as the ancient temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and Aswan High Dam - a modern architectural wonder.

Or Experience a Luxury Red Sea Cruise, the perfect balance between cruising and private yachting during an exciting voyage of discovery. Each day of this amazing trip you will discover a fascinating new port of call - hidden coves with crystal blue waters, glimpses of ancient history and rich cultural diversity.

Red Sea at a glance:

• Clear blue waters
• Untouched dive sites
• Riddled with reefs
• World-class hotels
• Restaurants and nightlife

Why is the Red Sea called 'Red'?

Some believe it was named after the majestic red mountain ranges lining its shores. Or is it from the strange phenomena that occurs every few years when rare floating algae give it a reddish-brown tinge?

The Red Sea is known the world round for its clear blue waters, pristine beaches and abundance of underwater life. The Red Sea is the habitat of over 1000 invertebrate species and 200 soft and hard corals, of the many vertebrate species there are over 300 types of sharks. It is the second saltiest body of water in the world-second only to the Dead Sea which lies between Israel and Jordan.

To anyone standing on its shore and gazing out across its heavenly waters, the Red Sea may seem to be a mislabelling. Its blueness is eternal and anything less red cannot be fantasised. The Red Sea, where the desert meets the ocean, is truly one of the planet's most exotic and fascinating natural seascape environments. The Red Sea is located between Asia and Africa. At its most northerly point forms the Sinai Peninsula and stretches over 1000 miles south to join the Indian Ocean, between Ethiopia and Yemen.

Things to do

For water sports and diving enthusiasts the warm water with its 20F plus temperature and crystal clear visibility is ideal. The exotic coral leads to its reputation of being one of the best diving sites in the world. Outside the resort there are plenty of excursions to choose from including Mount Sinai, the Coloured Canyon, St Catherine`s Monastery and Jeep/Camel Safaris.

The most popular resort is Naama Bay which has a wide selection of bars and restaurants, including the Hard Rock Cafe as well as a good range of top quality hotels. With the combination of year round tropical sun, modern, high quality hotels, fascinating excursions and a warm welcome, the Red Sea is an ideal holiday destination within easy reach of the UK offering quality holidays at unbelievable prices. Ideal for couples, families, honeymooners and just about everyone!