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Sharm el-Sheikh

Egypt & Southern India cruise

Ship: MV Van Gogh
Duration: 19 days
Departing: 15 October 2007
Tour Code: 7WEFGI
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Egypt & Southern India cruise

For a taste of Egypt and India mixed with historic squares, warm beaches and great cuisine, this is the cruise for you.

See if you can discover the secrets of the ancient pyramids in Cairo, Egypt, stand in awe at the foot of the famous Great Sphinx and visit the Egyptian Museum, home to incredible artefacts including the gold mask of Tutankhamen. Experience the unique culture and atmosphere of Cochin, India, known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, and witness attractions such as the Mattanchery Palace and the St. Francis church. Youll also be able to fit in some sunbathing in Valletta, Malta, smell real frankincense growing in Salalah, Oman and cruise the incredible Suez Canal.

Extend your stay

You can also extend your stay in India for three nights for just £179.
Click here to find out more information about the fantastic hotel we have selected for your three-night extension.

Flight details

Outbound - 15 October 2007
07:30
15 Oct 07
11:30
15 Oct 07
Gatwick Gibraltar GB Airways
Inbound - 2 November 2007
08:30
2 Nov 07
17:55
2 Nov 07
Cochin Heathrow Jet Airways

Itinerary

Day Date(s) Port / location Arrival Departure
1 15 Oct 07 Flight to Gibraltar - -
Travel to the airport for your flight to Gibraltar. Upon arrival, join the MV Van Gogh.
2-3 16/17 Oct 07 Cruising at sea - -
 
4 18 Oct 07 Valletta, Malta 1300 1900
Enjoy time at leisure to explore Valletta, why not take advantage of our optional excursions.
5-6 19/20 Oct 07 Cruising at sea - -
 
7 21 Oct 07 Port Said, for Cairo, Egypt 0800 2330
On arrival in Port Said, enjoy a range of optional excursions.
8 22 Oct 07 Cruise through the Suez Canal 0100 1830
 
9 23 Oct 07 Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 0800 1600
After docking in Sharm el-Sheikh, join our optional excursions.
10-13 24/25/26/27 Oct 07 Cruising at sea - -
 
14 28 Oct 07 Salalah, Oman 0900 1500
Visit Salalah and make the most of our optional excursions.
15-17 29/30/31 Oct 07 Cruising at sea - -
 
18 1 Nov 07 Cochin, Southern India 0900 -
Disembark MV Van Gogh for an overnight stay.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore Cochin, why not take advantage of our optional excursions.
19 2 Nov 07 Return flight to the UK - -
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  • Scheduled return flights
  • Arrival transfer in Gibraltar and return transfer in India
  • Visits to six excellent ports of call: Gibraltar, Valletta, Port Said, Sharm el-Sheikh, Salalah and Cochin
  • 17 nights' accommodation on board newly refurbished MV Van Gogh
  • All cabins with en suite, TV, safe and air conditioning
  • Full board: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late night snacks on board
  • Live West End-style entertainment
  • All port and passenger taxes
  • Services of the ships friendly, English speaking crew and team of Travelscope staff
  • One nights' hotel accommodation in the 4* Trident Hilton Cochin, Southern India, post-cruise
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Excursions

A taste of things to come, our sample ‘Going Ashore’ excursions highlight the most popular things to do on this cruise. Final confirmation and booking details will be posted to you approximately eight weeks prior to departure. The excursions shown below are for guidance only; prices and content are subject to change.

Port: Valletta, Malta

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Port: Port Said, for Cairo, Egypt

Cairo & the Pyramids

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Visit the sensational Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to most complete collection of Pharaonic treasures including those of King Tutankhamun. You’ll also visit the Great Sphinx of Giza; an iconic powerful image of a lion’s body with a pharaoh’s head, and the fascinating Pyramids; their creation is still a mystery to this day.

Port: Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

Snorkelling at Ras Mohammed Marine Park

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Youll be in safe hands as you snorkel in the warm waters of the Red Sea at Ras Mohammed Marine Park. Enjoy beautiful beaches and extraordinary coral reefs here, and see the colourful marine life up close and personal.

Glass-bottom boat tour

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See the wonderful underwater life through the glass window of a glass bottom boat. The large glass window in the base of your boat will open an amazing window of colourful tropical fishes; all without getting wet.

Quad Runner safari

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Zoom your way across the Sinai Desert and experience Bedouin hospitality in a tent.

Port: Salalah, Oman

Frankincense trail & Jobs Tomb

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Visit the simplistic tomb of Prophet Job before seeing the biblical frankincense trees; this is one of only two regions where this tree grows wild, as it needs a very specific environment in which to grow.

Port: Cochin, Kerala, India

Cochin city highlights & harbour cruise

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Visit the centuries-old Jew Town, and the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace; built by the Portuguese in 1555 for the Rajah of Cochin, it has Kerela murals depicting Hindu temple art and portraits. Youll also cruise the backwaters of Cochin.

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Gibraltar

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With the famous rock rising abruptly from the waters, commanding the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, there’s no cruise destination quite like Gibraltar, one of the fabled ‘Pillars of Hercules’.

This British island offers all the advantages of a foreign country, including terrific VAT-free shopping, yet all the familiarity of home. From well-known high street shops to traditional English pubs and beer gardens, Gibraltar really is unique.

Valletta, Malta

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Situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, the George Cross Island of Malta combines beautiful scenery and ancient sites. We will visit the islands historic capital, Valletta, with its steep narrow streets brimming with historic character and a vibrant culture.

Attractions here include an abundance of museums, churches, gardens and monuments. Visit the National Museum of Art, explore the beautiful Parish Church of St. Augustine, stroll around the Peacock Garden and see the Great Siege Monument.

Port Said, for Cairo, Egypt

Port Said is our gateway to the treasures of Egypt. Here you will have the opportunity to join an optional shore excursion to Egypts legendary capital city, Cairo. Visit the spectacular Pyramids of Giza, guarded by the awesome Great Sphinx, and head to the famous Egyptian Museum where you can admire the gold mask of Tutankhamen.

Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

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After cruising the Suez Canal, we arrive at Sharm el-Sheikh, renowned as a heaven for diving and snorkelling, with warm azure waters lapping an expansive beach.

This former port has always proved to be very popular with tourists, owing to its dramatic landscape, year-round wonderful climate and long stretches of natural beaches to relax on. There are many dive shops in the resort, catering for all levels of experience, giving you the opportunity to discover a wonderland of offshore reefs teeming with colourful coral and a myriad of fishes.

Salalah, Oman

Known as the perfume city of Arabia, Salalah is one of the few places on Earth where the trees that produce frankincense grow. The frankincense is readily available to buy in the traditional markets. Make sure to visit the tomb of the prophet Job, which can be visited at nearby Mount Eiteen. The beaches and coastline are also great attraction for this destination, which offers activities such as scuba diving and bird watching.

Cochin, Kerala, India

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The Queen of the Arabian Sea has long been a centre for international trade, reflected by the fascinating blend of cultures in this vibrant city. The exotic Mattanchery Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, in particular reflects the citys close relationships with the Portuguese, Dutch and British. In contrast, the Jewish Quarter is home to one of the oldest synagogues in India.

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MV Van Gogh


The Dutch-owned Van Gogh combines a friendly, intimate atmosphere with a range of excellent facilities including a seawater swimming pool, fitness room, sauna, cinema and casino. Its spacious decks offer expansive views of the ever-changing vista, while a selection of comfortable bars and lounges offer a great place to relax after a great day of sightseeing, shopping or exploring.

A well-furnished restaurant offers dinner in two convenient seatings, after which theres live entertainment in the show lounge.

Facilities:
  • Sea water swimming pool
  • Fitness room, sauna
  • Five bars
  • Restaurant
  • Lounges
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Duty free shop
  • Nightclub
  • Show lounge
  • Photo shop
  • Hair salon
  • Doctors surgery
  • Lift to all cabin decks
  • Fully stabilised
  • Air-conditioned throughout

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MV Van Gogh

The Van Gogh has 253 passenger cabins ranging in size and style. All are well equipped with private facilities, air conditioning, T.V., mini-safe, two music channels and cabin-to-cabin telephone.

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Grade 1 - Grand Suite

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Large 2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8 with living room, bedroom & bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary fruit basket, box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly, private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, DVD player and colour TV.

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Grade 2 - Suite

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2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8 with living room, bedroom & bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary fruit basket, box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly, private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, DVD player and colour TV.

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Grade 3 - Superior

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2 bed outside cabin on deck 7 with bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, and colour TV.

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Grade 4 - Classic Plus

2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 5 - Classic

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2 bed outside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 6 - Standard

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2 bed outside cabin on deck 4 (port-holes). Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, min-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 7 - Standard

2 berth outside cabin on decks 4 and 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 7 - Standard: special offer single passenger

Grade 7 cabins on decks 4 (port-holes) and 5 offer a special offer price for single passengers on most itineraries. There is also a limited supply of other cabin grades for sole occupancy, available at an additional supplement of 75% of the price of the cabin category that you choose. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

Grade 8 - Standard

2 bed inside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 9 - Economy plus

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2 bed inside cabin on deck 4. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

Grade 10 - Economy

2 berth inside cabin on deck 3. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

Grade 11 - Standard

3 berth inside cabin, standard 4 berth inside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Grade 12 - Economy

3 berth inside cabin, economy 4 berth inside cabin on deck 4. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.

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Special Note

3rd and 4th persons occupying a cabin
In addition to our designated three and four berth cabins, we have arranged for the third and fourth berths in higher grade cabins to be sold for an incredible price. If you book a twin bed outside cabin of Grade 6 or above, a third person can occupy your cabin for a great-value price(upper-berth). In a Grade 5 cabin and above, a third and a fourth person can join for the entire duration of the cruise for an excellent price! (Please note that this does not apply to Grade 4 cabins.)

Please note:

  • Inside cabins rely on artificial light
  • Outside cabins have a porthole (deck 4), window (deck 5 and above)
  • The term berth refers to an upper and lower bunk style bed
  • The upper berth is accessed via a small ladder
  • Two bedded cabins have two lower beds
  • Some two bedded cabins have additional fold-away upper berths which are not used when the cabin is occupied by two passengers
  • Third and fourth passengers sharing cabins are always accommodated in upper berths
  • All cabins are non-smoking
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