Salalah, is the capital and seat of the governor or Wali of the southern Omani province of Dhofar. The population of Salalah is 197,169 as of 2009.

This tour will allow us to discover the beauty of Salalah, by driving into the surrounding area to see the contrast between the lush vegetation of the Garden City and the barren, bleak landscape of the desert.

Leaving the port we shall make our way to the Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in Salalah instructed to be built by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said.

The great “Hypostyle Hall” alone is a veritable forest of giant pillars rising 23 metres toward the sky. At the height of its glory, Karnak Temple collected annual tribute from over 65 cities and towns in the region.
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SAFAGA

• As a mark of respect to Egyptian customs and religions, shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting holy or historic sites.
• All tours will be escorted by members of the Egyptian tourist Police. (The Tourism Police are the only authority that can decide the number of the Tourist Police Offices that should be escorting the tours. However, we can say that 95 % of the buses are escorted by Tourism Police Officers)
• Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
• Photography and the use of video cameras is totally prohibited in all areas, including tombs, in the Valley of the Kings.
 

Departing from our ship we shall embark on a memorable trip to the Land of the Pharaohs and the old Capital of Egypt, Luxor.

A barbecue lunch will be set up in the middle of the desert for us. In this remarkable setting, we are sure to feel like Lawrence of Arabia. The highlight of our tour will be joining the nomadic Bedouins for tea.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• As a mark of respect to Egyptian customs and religions, shoulders and legs should be covered when visiting holy or historic sites.
• All tours will be escorted by members of the Egyptian tourist Police. (The Tourism Police are the only authority that can decide the number of Tourist Police Offices that should be escorting the tours. However, we can say that 95 % of the buses are escorted by Tourism Police Officers)
• Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
• Toilet facilities may be limited on tours, and therefore queues should be expected. All used buses are equipped with toilet facilities.
 

The monastery stands on the site where tradition has it, Moses saw the burning bush, and dates back to the 6th century AD. Today, it is still occupied by monks following the Greek Orthodox church liturgy and monastic existence.
 

Boarding our glass-bottom boat, our journey will commence. We shall enjoy approximately 90 minutes of cruising, during which we can admire the coral reef.
 

Upon arrival at the park, considered one of the world’s best snorkelling spots, we will have approximately two and a half hours to explore this underwater haven.
 

Our panoramic tour begins with a scenic drive to the Nabq Protected Area, a marine reserve located 22 miles north of Sharm el Sheikh. This site is an outstanding natural area containing varied ecosystems, including protected coral reefs and stands of mangroves.

Today we will enjoy a guided walking tour in the heart of Cairo. Our tour will begin at the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, here we will admire its grand, soaring architecture and rich decoration, completed in 1363 is one of the finest in Egypt.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALEXANDRIA

• As a mark of respect to Egyptian customs and religions, shoulders and legs should be covered when visiting holy or historic sites.
• All tour coaches will be escorted by members of the Egyptian tourist Police.
• Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
• Photography and the use of video cameras is totally prohibited in all areas.
• Toilet facilities may be limited on tours, and therefore queues should be expected.

We depart Alexandria and travel towards the small coastal village of El Alamein, which means "the two mountains or the two way-markers” and is a town in the northern Matrouh Governorate of Egypt.

We shall depart the pier by coach for a drive of approximately three hours to Cairo, the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa.

We will begin our tour and head to Pompey’s Pillar. It is a 27 metre high and two metre thick column of polished Aswan rose granite, which stands before the scant remains of the splendid Temple of Serapis, one of ancient Alexandria’s most important buildings.

We depart the quayside and begin our tour with a drive along the scenic desert road to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, where upon arrival we proceed to the site of the magnificent Pyramids of Giza.

The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’, has an atmosphere more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern.

Depart the quayside, we begin our tour with a drive along the scenic desert road to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and upon arrival we proceed to the site of the magnificent Pyramids of Giza.

Alexandria is a true waterfront city where the desert meets the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.

Located approximately 17 kilometres (ten miles) from Kusadasi, Ephesus is one of Turkey’s best-preserved ancient cities.

We begin our tour with a beautiful drive from the port of Piraeus into central Greece. After a comfort stop, we shall continue on to Delphi.

Arriving at the Acropolis, there is a breathtaking view of antiquity as we look upwards towards the marvellous structure of the Parthenon, the temple of the Greek goddess Athena.

The crowning feature of our tour will be the visit to Cape Sounion itself, which is dominated by the Temple of Poseidon.

On this tour we can discover the delights of Athens with less walking, taking in the sights from a trolley train.

Departing the quayside, we follow the western coastline of Attica along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, where a brief stop will be made to view the construction of the four mile (six kilometre) canal.

We begin our tour with a drive to Sliema, where we shall embark our boat. Onboard, we shall witness Malta’s living past from the water as we ply around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta – Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour.

We begin our island tour with a coach ride to Vittoriosa, one of the three historic cities of Malta. Originally called Birgu, the name of Vittoriosa was given as a result of its victorious stand in the Great Siege of 1565.

For those of us who have visited Mdina before, or just prefer to do our own thing, this is the tour for us. A transfer from Valletta to just outside Mdina’s main gate will take us to the centre of the city.

Departing from the quayside we drive to the ‘Three Cities’ where we will visit the Malta at War Museum.

Departing the quayside, we drive to Castille area, where, upon arrival, we walk to the Upper Barracca Gardens, which dates back to the 18th century.

Departing the quayside, we drive through various typical Maltese villages towards the south of the island, where we stop at the Blue Grotto at Wied Iz Zurrieq.

 Today we will depart the quayside and travel to the Old Town of Tunis for a guided visit through the winding streets, a unique opportunity to see the rich cultural heritage of the old walled city and to discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Tunisia's artisans.

Departing the port, we travel to the Bardo Museum, which includes one of the richest collections of Roman Mosaics in the world. Housed in the Palace that was once the residence of the Beys of Tunis, the Bardo’s collection of artefacts includes statues, jewellery and incredible Roman mosaics, all displaying exquisite workmanship, design and variety.

Departing the quayside, we begin our scenic tour with a drive to the main avenue of Tunis. Here we shall make a brief stop in Port de France – a stone archway that acts as an entranceway. We will be given a short presentation about the Medina and beyond, before re-boarding our coach.

Our tour begins with a drive from the port to the Bardo Museum, which includes one of the richest collections of Roman mosaics in the world.

For those who have visited Tunis before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect. Departing the quayside, a transfer of approximately 30 minutes will take us to Kasbah Square, one of the main entrances to the Medina. We shall embark on a thirty-minute walking tour with our guide, who will give us a presentation of the Medina, orientation and meeting point information.

We begin our tour with a drive to Carthage, which was reputedly founded by Elissa (Queen Dido), from Phoenicia. Here we will find the Punic and Roman remains of an ancient city that was one of the most powerful in the western Mediterranean.

 Today on our tour we will travel to the Temple of Water, the Village of Takrouna, Sidi Jedidi & Hammamet.

Few people are aware that Gibraltar is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans the whole year round.

On this leisurely tour we can enjoy a panoramic sightseeing drive of Gibraltar followed by English tea!

The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and standing nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules.

Gibraltar’s purpose-built cable car is one of the best ways to appreciate the great views of the city and its surroundings.

Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula and Europe at the entrance of the Mediterranean overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. The territory covers 6.843 square kilometres (2.642sq mi) and shares a land border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar has historically been an important base for the British Armed Forces and is the site of a Royal Navy base.

Gibraltar is one of the most densely populated territories in the world, with a population of 29,286 estimated in 2008, approximately 4,290 inhabitants per square kilometre (11,100/sq mi). The growing demand for space is being increasingly met by land reclamation; reclaimed land currently comprises approximately one tenth of the territory’s total area.

The official currency of Gibraltar is the Gibraltar Pound.

We depart from the quayside and begin our tour by making our way past the British/Spanish land frontier.

Enjoy the historic town of Jerez de la Frontera, in Cadiz – gateway to the new world.

On this tour we venture inland to a survivor of the Middle Ages and one of the most unspoilt villages of Spain, Medina Sidona.

Seville provides the most universal picture of the spirit of Spain as a whole because of its wealth of art and architecture.

For those of us who enjoy watching flamenco dancing and a drop of sherry, this is the tour to choose.

Our tour today will allow us to view the sights of the city from the comfort of our coach.

Our tour today will combine a panoramic drive of Jerez de la Frontera, famous for sherry and horses, and a visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, where we can witness the horses rehearse for their spectacular show.

Montecastillo Golf Resort which opened in 1992, is situated close to Jerez de la Frontera, next to the Formula one Grand Prix Track.