Anyone else from WV going on this one?
The Scuba Connection (Hillsborough, NJ) has a few remaining spots available for next spring's trip to Egypt. A great combination of Land Tour, a Nile Cruise, and then a week of liveaboard diving in the Red Sea. The trip sold out instantly after the presentation at the shop back in February, but a second liveaboard boat has been added. That has just about filled up, too. Should be interesting to see a group of two dozen Jersey Wreck Divers invade the Middle East!
Note: there are more than a few non-diving spouses coming on the trip for the first week (land tour and nile cruise) and then heading home when we board the boats. Maybe you can do what I did, and trick your wife/husband into thinking that going on this trip was THEIR idea!
Day 1 Friday April 17
Departure
Depart JFK for Egypt
Day 2 Saturday April 18
Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Check-in at the hotel, freshen up, and meet with the tour guide to discuss the exciting days ahead. Welcome dinner and introduction to Egyptian cuisine.
ACCOMMODATIONS: MARRIOTT PALACE HOTEL OR SIMILAR (D)
Day 3 Sunday April 19
Cairo
Visit the Giza Plateau where there are three Pyramids, the greatest being that of Cheops. Entrance to one of the pyramids is included. Southeast of the Great Pyramids is the Sphinx. Continue to visit the first Pyramid ever built, the Step Pyramid of Zoser, in the Sakkara Complex. Before returning to the hotel, stop to visit the remains of Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt.
ACCOMMODATIONS: MARRIOTT PALACE HOTEL OR SIMILAR (B, L)
Day 4 Monday April 20
Cairo
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, including the Mummy Room, the vast findings of King Tutankahmuns tomb and other important pieces of Egypts history. Also visiting the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
ACCOMMODATIONS: MARRIOTT PALACE HOTEL OR SIMILAR (B, L)
Day 5 Tuesday April 21
Cairo/Aswan Nile Cruise (Plus Optional Abu Simbel excursion)
Short flight to Aswan to board Nile Cruise, and you may choose an optional pre-cruise three-hour Abu Simbel excursion to visit the great Temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. After excursion return to Aswan to board Nile cruise, visitin Aswans High Dam, Granite Quarries, and Unfinished Obelisk. Continue by felucca to enjoy Kitcheners Island with its beautiful gardens and to view the mausoleum of the Agha Khan.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 5-STAR DELUXE NILE CRUISE SHIP (B, L, D)
Day 6 Wednesday April 22
Nile Cruise Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfu
After breakfast sail in a small boat to the Philae Temple, situated on the island of Agilika. Like Abu Simbel, the temple was relocated in order to protect it from the rising water of the High Dam, built in 1960. The main sanctuary on the island is dedicated to the Goddess Isis and her son Horus. Ancient Egyptians believed that Isis was the Goddess of Magic, and when she wept, the Nile flooded. In the afternoon set sail for Kom Ombo, known as Ombos in ancient times. Its location on the Nile, gave it strategic importance to control the routes from Nubia to the Nile Valley. Sail onto Edfu, midway between Aswan and Luxor.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 5-STAR DELUXE NILE CRUISE SHIP (B, L, D)
Day 7 ThursdayApril 23
Nile Cruise Edfu/Luxor
Begin the day visiting the temple of Edfu. Then sail to Esna, pass the lock, and arrive in Luxor, ancient Thebes. In the afternoon explore the East Bank of the Nile including the Temple of Luxor. Continue to the Karnak Temple, one of the most impressive monuments of ancient art and architecture in the world. In the evening join an optional excursion to the Karnak Temple for a spectacular Sound and Light Show.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 5-STAR DELUXE NILE CRUISE SHIP (B, L, D)
Days 814 Friday April 24Thursday April 30
Luxor/Hurghada
Disembark the ship in the morning and cross the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, housing 63 tombs belonging to the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamen. Afterwards, continue on to Deir El Bahri to visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, considered being one of the finest buildings in Egypt. Cross back to Luxor and travel to Hurghada where you will board the live aboard boats.
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Dives for the week include the three top sites in the area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elephantone. The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains located about 60 miles offshore. The walls are covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing color, these Islands offer stunning wall diving. The diverse array of marine life includes large Pelagic, Tuna, Jacks and Snappers. Occasional Hammerheads, Silvertips, Silky, and Oceanic White tip Sharks and Mantas visit the area. Even the rare Thresher Shark could be seen here. On the North and South Plateau of the Small Brother Islands you are almost guaranteed a sighting of the Grey Reef Shark. The wrecks of the Aida ll, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother, a great wreck diving site, where you can encounter family of Napoleon Wrasse. Daedalus Reef is a large, oval reef and is the furthest offshore in the Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving with mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is good chance of spotting schooling Hammerheads, and Grey Reef Sharks. Elphinstone, an endless fascinating site with shear walls and a full range of soft and hard corals, offers a likely encounter with Oceanic White Tip Sharks
ACCOMMODATIONS: LUXURY LIVE ABOARD DIVE BOAT (B, L, D)
Day 15 Friday May 1
Hurghada/Cairo
Return to Cairo today. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Farewell dinner and show.
ACCOMMODATIONS: HELIPOLIS FAIRMONT HOTEL (B, D)
Day 16 Saturday May 2
Departure
Farewell to Egypt as you transfer to the airport for your return flight to New York.
ACCOMMODATIONS: HELIPOLIS FAIRMONT HOTEL(B)
If that's not enough for you, you can extend your trip 4day/3 night optional visit to Alexandria.
As mentioned, there's a spot or two left if anyone's interested. Give Syd over at The Scuba Connection a call to find out more (908) 359-1250.
The Scuba Connection (Hillsborough, NJ) has a few remaining spots available for next spring's trip to Egypt. A great combination of Land Tour, a Nile Cruise, and then a week of liveaboard diving in the Red Sea. The trip sold out instantly after the presentation at the shop back in February, but a second liveaboard boat has been added. That has just about filled up, too. Should be interesting to see a group of two dozen Jersey Wreck Divers invade the Middle East!
Note: there are more than a few non-diving spouses coming on the trip for the first week (land tour and nile cruise) and then heading home when we board the boats. Maybe you can do what I did, and trick your wife/husband into thinking that going on this trip was THEIR idea!
Day 1 Friday April 17
Departure
Depart JFK for Egypt
Day 2 Saturday April 18
Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Check-in at the hotel, freshen up, and meet with the tour guide to discuss the exciting days ahead. Welcome dinner and introduction to Egyptian cuisine.
ACCOMMODATIONS: MARRIOTT PALACE HOTEL OR SIMILAR (D)
Day 3 Sunday April 19
Cairo
Visit the Giza Plateau where there are three Pyramids, the greatest being that of Cheops. Entrance to one of the pyramids is included. Southeast of the Great Pyramids is the Sphinx. Continue to visit the first Pyramid ever built, the Step Pyramid of Zoser, in the Sakkara Complex. Before returning to the hotel, stop to visit the remains of Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt.
ACCOMMODATIONS: MARRIOTT PALACE HOTEL OR SIMILAR (B, L)
Day 4 Monday April 20
Cairo
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, including the Mummy Room, the vast findings of King Tutankahmuns tomb and other important pieces of Egypts history. Also visiting the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
ACCOMMODATIONS: MARRIOTT PALACE HOTEL OR SIMILAR (B, L)
Day 5 Tuesday April 21
Cairo/Aswan Nile Cruise (Plus Optional Abu Simbel excursion)
Short flight to Aswan to board Nile Cruise, and you may choose an optional pre-cruise three-hour Abu Simbel excursion to visit the great Temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. After excursion return to Aswan to board Nile cruise, visitin Aswans High Dam, Granite Quarries, and Unfinished Obelisk. Continue by felucca to enjoy Kitcheners Island with its beautiful gardens and to view the mausoleum of the Agha Khan.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 5-STAR DELUXE NILE CRUISE SHIP (B, L, D)
Day 6 Wednesday April 22
Nile Cruise Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfu
After breakfast sail in a small boat to the Philae Temple, situated on the island of Agilika. Like Abu Simbel, the temple was relocated in order to protect it from the rising water of the High Dam, built in 1960. The main sanctuary on the island is dedicated to the Goddess Isis and her son Horus. Ancient Egyptians believed that Isis was the Goddess of Magic, and when she wept, the Nile flooded. In the afternoon set sail for Kom Ombo, known as Ombos in ancient times. Its location on the Nile, gave it strategic importance to control the routes from Nubia to the Nile Valley. Sail onto Edfu, midway between Aswan and Luxor.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 5-STAR DELUXE NILE CRUISE SHIP (B, L, D)
Day 7 ThursdayApril 23
Nile Cruise Edfu/Luxor
Begin the day visiting the temple of Edfu. Then sail to Esna, pass the lock, and arrive in Luxor, ancient Thebes. In the afternoon explore the East Bank of the Nile including the Temple of Luxor. Continue to the Karnak Temple, one of the most impressive monuments of ancient art and architecture in the world. In the evening join an optional excursion to the Karnak Temple for a spectacular Sound and Light Show.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 5-STAR DELUXE NILE CRUISE SHIP (B, L, D)
Days 814 Friday April 24Thursday April 30
Luxor/Hurghada
Disembark the ship in the morning and cross the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, housing 63 tombs belonging to the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamen. Afterwards, continue on to Deir El Bahri to visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, considered being one of the finest buildings in Egypt. Cross back to Luxor and travel to Hurghada where you will board the live aboard boats.
http://www.emperordivers.com/video/...s/elite.jpg&showfsbutton=false&autostart=true
Dives for the week include the three top sites in the area: Big and Little Brothers, Daedalus Reef and Elephantone. The Brother Islands are the pinnacles of two undersea mountains located about 60 miles offshore. The walls are covered in soft corals and forests of gorgonians creating a kaleidoscope of ever-changing color, these Islands offer stunning wall diving. The diverse array of marine life includes large Pelagic, Tuna, Jacks and Snappers. Occasional Hammerheads, Silvertips, Silky, and Oceanic White tip Sharks and Mantas visit the area. Even the rare Thresher Shark could be seen here. On the North and South Plateau of the Small Brother Islands you are almost guaranteed a sighting of the Grey Reef Shark. The wrecks of the Aida ll, an Egyptian supply vessel, and the Numidia, a cargo ship, lie on the walls of the Big Brother, a great wreck diving site, where you can encounter family of Napoleon Wrasse. Daedalus Reef is a large, oval reef and is the furthest offshore in the Red Sea. Its deep walls and drop-offs offer some of the most spectacular diving with mountainous, pristine, hard coral formations. There is good chance of spotting schooling Hammerheads, and Grey Reef Sharks. Elphinstone, an endless fascinating site with shear walls and a full range of soft and hard corals, offers a likely encounter with Oceanic White Tip Sharks
ACCOMMODATIONS: LUXURY LIVE ABOARD DIVE BOAT (B, L, D)
Day 15 Friday May 1
Hurghada/Cairo
Return to Cairo today. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Farewell dinner and show.
ACCOMMODATIONS: HELIPOLIS FAIRMONT HOTEL (B, D)
Day 16 Saturday May 2
Departure
Farewell to Egypt as you transfer to the airport for your return flight to New York.
ACCOMMODATIONS: HELIPOLIS FAIRMONT HOTEL(B)
If that's not enough for you, you can extend your trip 4day/3 night optional visit to Alexandria.
As mentioned, there's a spot or two left if anyone's interested. Give Syd over at The Scuba Connection a call to find out more (908) 359-1250.
