Following the recent presentation by Tim Yeo of Bluewater Dive Travel and their boat

recommendations we are reserving places on the All Star Scuba Scene dive boat. 

​In addition, we are planning an optional land trip to see the pyramids, Luxor etc.

This will be after the dive trip and non-divers will be able to join us.

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PART 1 Liveaboard Diving

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https://allstarliveaboards.com/red-sea-dive-liveaboard-scuba-scene/

(https://www.bluewaterdivetravel.com/all-star-scuba-scene-egypt)  to Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Oct 20 - 27, 2025

 

Elphinstone Reef is known for its rich diversity of marine life, huge gorgonian fans, and sea whips characterizing the reef plateau. It covers a quarter-mile lying from north to south off the coast of Marsa Alam. At each end of the reef system, wide plateaus reaching a depth of 131ft are covered in corals and Cnidaria, and feature hunting barracuda, giant trevally, and reef sharks. The southern point is popular with oceanic whitetips, especially between October and December. Elphinstone’s Eastern Wall offers some awesome drift wall diving, while the Western Wall features steep ledges and caverns, home to titan triggerfish, soldierfish, and squirrelfish.

Farthest south, Daedalus Reef is an isolated outpost 50 miles from the nearest coast, sporting pristine reefs along its steep walls. At the island’s northern tip, large schools of hammerheads are not uncommon in the strong currents, with trevallies and tuna also making regular appearances. The southern tip is also known for occasional thresher shark sightings.

All three sites are best suited to experienced divers as they have strong currents and deep drop-offs. The open-ocean locations of The Brothers and Daedalus mean rough surface conditions and surge can often be a contributing factor. 

 

The regular price for a shared cabin is $2,195 but we have a discounted price of $1,756. There are also 2 single cabins at $2,634 for anyone wants a cabin to themselves. 

 

Departs : Hurghada (HRG)

Returns: Hurghada (HRG)

 

Includes:

- 7 nights double occupancy accommodations

- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)

- Coffee, tea, juices, sodas

- 3 dives per day plus night dives when possible (no night dives typically on BDE on itinerary)

- Dive guides, tanks, and weights/belts 

- Transfers to/from the dock in the port of call on boarding/disembarking day only

 

Not included:

*VAT Tax- $175 per person payable on board

Equipment rental

Beer and wine are available for purchase on board. You may BYOB.

Nitrox - $100 per week

Gratuity

 

A $500 deposit is required to reserve a place with final payment due by June 1.

 

The discounted price is only guaranteed for deposits received by March 4.

All Star Scuba Scene Cancellation Policy:

There are no refunds if guests cancel unless the boat goes out full, in which case it would be a full refund less a 10% cancellation fee.

 

PART 2 Land Tour of Egypt

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VALLEY OF THE QUEENS CAIRO & NILE CRUISE PACKAGE 08 DAYS/07 NIGHTS

 Tour Plan: 03 Nights Cairo, 04 Nights Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan

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SIGHTSEEING INCLUDED:

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·         Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Step Pyramid of Sakkara, Memphis City, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Dein, Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church & Khan El Khalil.

 

·         Nile Cruise: The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple.

 

ITINERARY

 

Day 01: Arrive Luxor / Luxor East Bank Tour / Check-in Nile Cruise – 27 October 2025 

Meet with your representative at the port, who will escort you by a private air conditioned modern vehicle to Luxor. On arrival transfer to your Nile Cruise, check-in, rest, and have lunch on board. After that visit Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple. These stand as a huge, haunting, hundred acres of temple, court, colonnade, and obelisk. linked to each other by the two-mile Avenue of Sphinxes, and atmospherically bathed in lights at night. At the end of tour move to your Nile Cruise with dinner & overnight on board. Meals: lunch & dinner.

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Day 02: West Bank of Luxor Tours – 28 October 2025

Cross to the Nile's west bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, containing the burial sites of more than sixty pharaohs. Among several tombs, view the monumental Colossi of Memnon with statues soaring 60-feet high, visit the tiered tomb of Queen Hatshepsut, descending 100 metres into the rock face. Leave Luxor to sail to Edfu. Dinner & overnight on board your Nile Cruise. Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner. 

 

Day 03: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour – 29 October 2025

Breakfast on board, then head out towards the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cruise to Kom Ombo for a sunset view of the twin temple which is dedicated to two gods, the crocodile-headed Sobek and falcon-headed Horus, and then continue to Aswan while having your lunch on board, Dinner & overnight on board your Nile Cruise.  Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner. 

 

Day 04: Aswan Day Tour – 30 October 2025

Enjoy breakfast onboard and embark on an excursion to the High Dam and the UnfinishedObelisk, Philae Temple,  Lunch will be served onboard your Nile Cruise, followed by dinner and an overnight stay onboard. Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner. 

 

Day 05: Abu Simbel Day Tour /Back to Cairo – 31 October 2025

Grab your breakfast box from the hotel, early morning start @ 4:00 AM for the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temple. Marvel at the magnificent sights, including the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari. Your guide will drive you back to Aswan, after that transfer to Aswan airport for your flight back to Cairo, arrive Cairo, met at Cairo airport, then transfer to your hotel in Cairo, Check-in, overnight at Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Optional Tour in the evening:  Sound and Light Show

 

Day 06: Pyramids Day Tour  – 01 November 2025

Breakfast at hotel. Meet tour representative at the hotel lobby and accompany your English speaking Egyptologist to Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the magnificent monolith of the Sphinx; the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, Makrinos, as are the ruins around the Old Kingdom capital, Memphis, our next discovery, where we view the 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Sakkara. At the end of your tour guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo. Meals: (Breakfast)

Optional Dinner Cruise on the magic Nile River where you can enjoy watching real Belly Dancer and watching Folklore show.

 

Day 07: Cairo Day Tour – 02 November 2025

Breakfast at the hotel, Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and accompany your English-speaking Egyptologist to Visit the Egyptian Museum, to view the wealth of treasures from statuary to jewelery and the contents of Tutankhamun's tomb; continue to the medieval Citadel of Cairo, with its 19th century Mosque of Muhammad Ali; then walk through the Old Coptic Cairo, visit the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church. Your last stop will be Khan El Khalil Market. At the end of your day tour transfer back to your hotel in Cairo, Overnight at Cairo. Meals: breakfast.

 

Day 08: Final Departure – 03 November 2025

Today, we bid farewell to Egypt. After enjoying your delicious breakfast, please check out by 12:00 PM. A guide will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your departure. Meals: Breakfast. 

 

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

Ø  Meet with tour representative at the port and transfer to Luxor by a private air conditioned modern vehicle.

Ø  Accommodation for 04 Nights at 05 stars Nile Cruise on Full Board Basis including Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Ø  Private English-speaking Egyptologist on the Nile Cruise

Ø  Meet at Cairo International Airport plus transfer to hotel by air-conditioned modern van.

Ø  Accommodation for 03 Nights in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Ø  2 Days Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above itinerary

Ø  Private English-speaking Egyptologist in Cairo during your sightseeing tours

Ø  Transfer to Cairo International airport for your final departure.

Ø  Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites as mentioned in the itinerary.

Ø  A bottle of mineral water for each person

Ø  Service charges and all taxes

Ø  Accommodation at Ramses Hilton 5* Hotel in Cairo     

 

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

Ø  Entry Visa to Egypt

Ø  International flight tickets

Ø  Domestic flight tickets ASWAN/CAIRO 

Ø  Drinks, beverages & mineral water during all the meals.

Ø  Any optional tours if required

Ø  Entrance inside any of the pyramids will be with extra fees (Tickets can be booked on the spot). 1st Great Pyramid 35.00 USD$ - 2nd Pyramid OR 3rd Pyramid: 05.00 USD$

Ø  Tipping

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The price for this complete trip is $1,456. The single supplement is $600. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Ø  Above rates are correct at the time of quoting, but in case of any increase imposed by the Government on any services included in the program; operator has the right to increase its rates accordingly.

Ø  Above rates are per person – sharing - in US Dollars based on standard rooms, prices of tours and excursions are always updated to ensure that you will get the lowest price possible. After your tour is confirmed, we will guarantee the price of your tour and it will not be changed.  

Ø  Cruise itinerary may be changed but we guarantee to visit all sights mentioned on the itinerary & the Included items

 

Very Important note:

We anticipate a rise in fuel prices in the coming months. Since fuel plays a crucial role in various industries, particularly transportation, an increase in fuel costs will lead to higher prices across a wide range of products. Transportation, being one of the most essential and directly impacted services, will see significant effects. If the government implements this price hike, operator reserves the right to adjust its package rates accordingly without prior notice.

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A 50% deposit is required to reserve a place with final payment due by August 28. Since we have to book specific rooms please can you indicate who you will be sharing with if you are not booking a single room.

Cancellation Policy:

Ø  45 days or more before arrival, 10% from total amount of the tour price will be charged

Ø  From 40 to 30 days before arrival, 25% from total amount of the tour price will be charged

Ø  From 29 to 15 days before arrival, 50% from the total amount of the tour price will be charged.

Ø  From 14 to 8 days before arrival, 75% from total amount of the tour price will be charged

Ø  From 7 to 1 days before arrival, 100% ( The total amount of your tour price ) will be charged

Ø  In addition cancelation fees will be applied for domestic flights as per domestic Airline cancelation policy.

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This price is only guaranteed for deposits received by March 28.

 

Make checks payable to:

Sole Searchers Dive Club, Inc.

245 Bella Vista Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91107

 

Payment can also be made by Zelle to larsdennert@gmail.com.

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As usual, airfare, Stay over hotel, tips, and other extras you may decide to purchase are not included.

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Flights via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines are currently around $900. Land tour should choose a Multi City ticket flight.

Please view the Dive Club calendar for October/November for a time line layout of the trip and flight and hotel options you will need to purchase. 

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