Enjoy an off-road adventure that highlights the sights and culture of the Arabian Desert. Starting off from the pier, you'll board your 4X4 vehicles and take a scenic drive to the Red Sea resort town of Hurghada. You’ll leave the paved road and drive into the Eastern Arabian Desert. With its desolate, rough terrain and stark rock-strewn outcrops, the desert offers excellent photo opportunities.

You’ll visit a remote Bedouin settlement where you’ll be warmly welcomed by the hospitable nomads. During your visit, you'll have a chance to explore the camp and learn about the Bedouin history and culture, as well as sample their aromatic sweet tea and flat unleavened bread. From a rocky slope on a nearby hill, you can experience the beautiful vista of the desert stretched out before you.

Stand in awe at the amazing temples of Karnak and Luxor, and admire the collections housed at the Luxor Museum. During your drive to Luxor, enjoy scenic vistas provided by the vast expanses of desert and barren mountains, interspersed with areas of farmland. Karnak Temple is comprised of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples and several outer temples. This vast complex was built and enlarged over a span of thirteen hundred years. During your visit, don’t miss the impressive Avenue of the Sphinx, linking Karnak with Luxor Temple. View the massive statues of Ramses II, the great halls and pylons and the pink granite obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut.

Re-boarding your coach, you’ll drive to the spectacular Luxor Temple, built during the reign of Amenophis III over 5,000 years ago. On the walls of the temple, you’ll witness some of the best preserved artwork in Egypt. You’ll also find a collection of breathtaking statues and obelisks that date back to the 14th century BC. Enjoy a buffet style lunch a local hotel during the day. You’ll visit the Luxor Museum, which houses an amazing collection of ancient artifacts ranging from Pharaonic art to items used in everyday life, such as pottery and jewelry.

Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience to discover the exotic underwater world of the Red Sea. A short drive takes you to where your motorboat awaits. You’ll set off to an area of the bay known as a premier snorkeling site. Upon arrival, you’ll enter the warm, crystalline waters to swim and snorkel amongst the colorful fish and beautiful coral. Those that do not wish to snorkel, may relax on board the boat. A qualified instructor will accompany you, provide assistance and offer information about the region's marine life. Bottled water and soft drinks are available on board for your refreshment.

Take advantage of this opportunity to relax and enjoy time on a sandy Red Sea beach. A short drive will bring you to the private beach of the 05 stars resort to swim in the clear turquoise waters of the Red Sea. Towels, beach chairs and changing facilities are included.

This Aqua Scope excursion truly immerses you in the underwater world of the Red Sea, all while staying completely dry. It's a short transfer from the pier to where the Aqua Scope dock is located. The top deck of the Aqua Scope remains completely above water, while the bottom deck remains submerged under the surface of the sea. From this vantage point, you are treated to an unparalleled view of the magnificent and exotic marine life found here in the Red Sea. As you cruise, discover not only colorful tropical fish, but the amazing coral formations hidden in the depths of these pristine turquoise waters. During the return journey, relax on the top deck while sipping a complimentary soft drink and enjoying the fresh sea breeze and warm sunshine.