Cruising Saudi Arabia and The Red Sea

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Cruise
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39608
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Jeddah, Saudi Arabia/ Safaga, Safaga
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Head on an opulent cruise on the Red Sea, sailing onboard the MSC Splendida Cruise
  • Explore Jeddah, the capital of Saudi Arabia, the gateway to the holiest cities in Islam
  • Take the opportunity to see the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra
  • Choose to visit AlUla, a timeless Old Town filled with ancient archaeological wonders
  • Pay a visit to Petra, an ancient city founded in 1812, filled with rock-cut architecture
  • Spend a day steeped in Egyptian history as you travel to Luxor from the Safaga Port
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Cruising Saudi Arabia and The Red Sea tour starts in Jeddah and ends in Safaga. Cruising Saudi Arabia and The Red Sea is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 8 days taking you from Jeddah to Safaga and through other destinations in Asia.



Get a great glimpse of “The Land of the Two Holy Mosques” with all its beauty and grandeur, with this 9-day small-group tour of Saudi Arabia and Egypt! You will spend several nights in luxury and style on board the MSC Splendida Cruise, in one of the most desirable cruise destinations in the world, as you take the opportunity to enjoy all of the incredible amenities and comforts that are available onboard. Your journey will begin in Jeddah, the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia, as you come across impressive landmarks and fascinating historical buildings, exploring this city of treasures. From there you will travel to Yanbu Al Bahr, where you will discover pristine sandy shores, private luxurious beaches, and incredible diving sites. Take the opportunity to visit Hegra, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia, filled with over 110 tombs, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE, and see the Elephant Rock in AlUla, one of the most famous treasures of Saudi Arabia. Enjoy the luxury of sailing on board the cruise as you make your way towards Aqaba, known for the Red Sea coral reefs, and explore the ancient city of Petra, breathtaking with its ancient valleys and towering mountains. Later, you will visit Luxor, an extraordinary Egyptian city renowned for its temples, before you disembark the cruise in Jeddah, where your small-group tour of Saudi Arabia will come to an end!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Jeddah Arrival (embarkation)
  • Day 2: Jeddah – Yanbu Al Bahr
  • Day 3: Yanbu Al Bahr – At The Red Sea
  • Day 4: At The Red Sea – Sokhna Port
  • Day 5: Sokhna – Safaga
  • Day 6: Aqaba (petra)
  • Day 7: Safaga – Jeddah
  • Day 8: Jeddah –
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 07 Nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at the listed Luxury cruise ship or similar
Meals
  • Full board meal plan onboard the cruise
Transport
  • Arrival and departure transfers to and from the regional airport
Guide
  • Services of an English-speaking expert tour guide
Others
  • Onboard Sports and Entertainment A varied program of Broadway-style theater shows
  • Swimming Pool
  • Open-air sports
  • Well-equipped gym with panoramic views
  • Live Music and Dance performances
  • Outdoor tennis, Volleyball, and Basketball
  • Yoga Fitness classes
  • Entertainment activities for adults, infants, and children
  • Recreational activities for children
  • Training facilities
  • Sightseeing excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All local applicable taxes
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
  • Shore excursions
  • Beverages not mentioned as included
  • All items not mentioned as included
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cruising Saudi Arabia and The Red Sea tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cruising Saudi Arabia and The Red Sea tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cruising Saudi Arabia and The Red Sea tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15. Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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