Dive into the Ancient World Trip Sep 2-18

Atlantic Adventure Divers - Dive Into The Ancient World: The best way to dive the Red Sea and discover Egypt (Sep 2 - 18 2011)

Dive Into The Ancient World: The best way to dive the Red Sea and discover Egypt (Sep 2 - 18 2011)

This trip is open to non divers too.
You may also learn to dive and get your license before the trip through one of our subsidized PADI Courses.
Only 13 spots available

Summary
Dive Into The Ancient World Trip Sep 2nd to 18th, 2011
Only $4,300 (including flights from most cities in Canada/US)

7 Day Liveaboard: 25 dives in the best dive sites in the Red Sea
2 Days in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Sailing Boat Trip on the Nile, Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Citadel of Saladin, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili
5 Day Nile Cruise visiting Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel
One week of either scuba diving or sightseeing can be booked for only $2,750

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart to Egypt
Day 2 - 3: 2 days in Cairo in a luxurious 4 star hotel (Breakfast included) visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Citadel of Saladin, Sakkara and Khan El Khalili
Day 4 - 8: 4 Day Nile Cruise touring Luxor and Aswan visiting various of the temples and ancient ruins in the area.
Day 9: Arrive in Sharm El Sheikh & Board the Sea Queen, Liveaboard (Sea Queen Fleet).
Day 10 - 15: 3-4 dives per day across the Red Sea (Reef, Walls, Canyons/Caves, Wrecks) Nitrox Available & Included! North Route
Day 17: Departing back home


Price Excludes

Diving Gear (Must have dive computer. Weights & Tanks included). Full Gear Rental $350 CDN + tax
Egyptian Visa Fees $15 US
Marine Park Fees $25 US
Diving Insurance
Drinks, Gratuities & Dinners of the last two nights

My trip to Egypt with Atlantic Adventure Divers was an incredible, unforgettable experience. The sightseeing portion of the trip was well organized, and I was surprised at how much of the country was covered. The tour guides were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable, which added great value to the trip. As much as I enjoyed touring the country, diving off Sinai was definitely the highlight of the trip. I was beginning to wonder whether pristine coral reefs still existed, but you’ll find them in the Red Sea. Seeing large pelagic animals, including dolphins, turtles, and a manta ray, was just an added bonus. The South Moon liveaboard was very comfortable, the food traditional, and the dive guide very friendly and accommodating. This was truly a memorable experience, and I will definitely be back to Egypt and the Red Sea through Atlantic Adventure Divers.

Our trip on the whole was awesome, fascinating and full of interesting experiences. The Egyptians couldn't have been friendlier and happier to see us tourists. Our tour guides in Cairo and Luxor were great as was Youssef in Cairo. The liveaboard was just fine and the crew very professional. Abd Elkader (dive guide) was also really professional and humble at the same time. Poor guy, the water and wind was very tough on him. Thank goodness for those hot showers. The food on the boat was delicious and we never walked away hungry. Kudos to the chef!!!
The South Moon does need a makeover, fixing/replacing lights, grout etc.
The other clients (Americans) turned out to be very interesting and experienced divers, which made everything more enjoyable. We have made some lifelong friends and possible future dive buddies.
Ahmed always made it his priority to call us while we were on ther liveaboard and inquire about how we were faring. Considering we were somewhere in the Red Sea, it was very impressive that he took the time to speak to each of us on the boat.
We would definitely recommend Atlantic Divers when considering a trip to Egypt.