Regent Seven Seas Cruises Egypt Cruises

From the towering ancient structures of Luxor to the underwater treasures of the Red Sea, voyages to Egypt with Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer countless chances to discover something new. Learn about ancient life along the Nile while cruising to cities like Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor and Karnak. Visit excavated ruins of temple complexes, tour magnificent museums and travel through the desert on your once-in-a-lifetime Egypt cruise from Regent Seven Seas. Some may not associate water activities with a desert region, but the Red Sea is home to some of the best snorkeling in the world, and its beaches are great for a relaxing retreat from the city. When you cruise to Egypt with the luxurious Regent Seven Seas Cruises, there’s no telling what you’ll uncover along Egypt’s ancient coasts.

Things to Do on an Egypt Cruise with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruises to Egypt with Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer guests and unparalleled opportunity to explore ancient wonders and unique cultures. Cruise through the Mediterranean and along the Nile to cities like Aqaba, Luxor, Sharm el Sheikh, Haifa and more while channeling your inner historian and archaeologist. Featured below are some of the best ways to spend your time when cruising to Egypt with Regent Seven Seas Cruises:

• Red Sea Underwater Discovery (Luxor, Egypt)
  Board the Aqua Scope watercraft which features a special submerged lower deck. You’ll stay dry while enjoying breathtaking views of the Red Sea, which is teeming with striking coral reefs and colorful fish. On your return voyage, make your way to the upper deck for refreshing beverages.
   

• Ancient Petra (Aqaba, Jordan)
  Walk through the ancient city of Petra on this all-day trip to the marvel among the sandstone hills. Highlights include the red façade of the large Treasury structure, an 8,000-seat amphitheater and the magnificent Royal Tombs. Many of the city’s structures date back to the days of Jesus Christ, and some were eventually used by the Romans during their reign.
   

• St. Catherine's Monastery (Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt)
  This full day trip takes you inland near Mount Sinai to the oldest Christian monastery in the world, St. Catherine’s Monastery. Enjoy a guided tour of the monastery – which dates all the way back to the Jewish exodus out of Egypt – and then visit the chapel and Library Museum.
   

• Desert Safari (Luxor, Egypt)
  Explore the Eastern Arabian Desert on an off-road Jeep safari! Take in the stark, yet beautiful terrain as your make your way to a small Bedouin village. Learn about the nomadic group’s culture and history before trying some of their delicious teas.
   

• Temples of Karnak and Luxor (Luxor, Egypt)
  Tour the Luxor Museum in Luxor City and view its huge collection of Egyptian artifacts, and then enjoy a complimentary lunch before traveling to Temple Karnak. This temple complex is one of the largest in the world, and home to many huge statues, sculptures and obelisks. Next, visit the neighboring Luxor Temple which helped archaeologists unwrap more ancient mysteries through its well-preserved hieroglyphics and artwork.
   

• Red Sea Beach Break (Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt)
  Spend the day unwinding at the Hilton Sharm el Sheikh Fayrouz Resort on the scenic Sinai Peninsula. This beach resort offers mesmerizing Red Sea views with a long beach along Naama Bay. If you seek the shade, tour the resorts lush gardens.