#Mediterranean Cruise Deals

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Black Friday 2024 brought incredible deals on cruise vacations, making it the perfect time to book your dream getaway. But if you were undecided and missed these deals, don’t worry—you still have time! With the upcoming Wave Season in January, you can take advantage of even more fantastic deals and perks. Wave season is the cruise industry’s prime booking period, offering the best discounts and…

[your-resident-boat-person]

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Okay, so, if I had to give a reason for liking ocean liners, the answer is probably that I'm a mega-autist. However, it started in the 5th grade. Like everyone else, Titanic was my gateway drug. That eventually expanded into other ocean liners.

If I had to recommend one to learn more about, it would easily be the SS America.

She had a long and storied 55-year-long career. I highly recommend the documentary by Oceanliner Designs on YouTube. However, I will give an abridged version of her story beneath the cut. It's a thrilling story, so if you're interested, don't read this; go watch his video. Its better:

Designed by the famous naval architect William Francis Gibbs, she was launched on August 31st, 1939. The day before World War II began. She was actually part of FDRs new deal program, meant to help the United States recover from the great depression. Her construction employed thousands of people, and nearly every state contributed to her in some way. She was built to a 3 compartment standard, meaning with 3 of her 14 watertight compartments flooded, shed stay afloat. This is actually better than most modern cruise ships, I might add. She was completed on April 16th, 1940, but given all the U-Boats everywhere, she couldn't exactly serve as a transatlantic liner. So the maiden voyage of this ocean liner was actually a Mediterranean cruise. United States Lines actually painted two giant American flags on each side of her hull, with the text “AMERICA UNITED STATES LINES” in big, bold letters, just in case they somehow did encounter a U-Boat.

America was a neutral country at the time, so that kind of thing was important to advertise. Eventually, the US got pulled into the war, and the SS America was requisitioned as a troopship and renamed the USS West Point. I don't know if this is confirmed, but I suspect that it's because if she were lost in the war, announcing that a ship bearing the name of our country had been lost to enemy action would be a huge blow to morale. When her running mate, the SS United States, was constructed, the US government tried to pressure William Francis Gibbs into giving her a different name for this exact reason. It didn't work. I love him. Anyway, here's a picture of her during her service.

The SS America carries the honor of being one of the few ships to never have a single death occur on board during the war. She might have actually been the only one. Anyway, in 1946, she was returned to United States Lines and renamed back to SS America. This time, when they repainted her back to her civilian colors, they ditched the name and flags on the sides of her hull. (Thank god.) Her career with USL was successful, if uneventful. In 1952, the SS United States was introduced. The Big U was about 267 feet longer, twice the size, and twice the speed. Given that the SS United States is still, to this day, the fastest passenger ship of all time, America had a little bit of trouble keeping up. America's passenger numbers fell after this, but she still had many loyal passengers who preferred her. The SS United States’ interior design was a tad lackluster compared to the SS America.

With rising operating costs and competition from air travel, she was deemed an unnecessary part of the USL fleet. In 1964, they put America up for sale. She was bought by Chandrice Line, which serviced the postwar emigrant run from Europe to Australia and New Zealand.

America was renamed Australis and served them until 1977, when, faced with ever-increasing fuel costs, could no longer compete with air travel. She is remembered to this day by many of the emigrants as being a very happy ship, but Chandrice didn't exactly maintain her very well. On one voyage, part of her hull opened up, and a compartment partially flooded. The crew was unable to fix it, and for the rest of the 3 week voyage, she had an awful list over to one side.

Now comes the most shameful part of her career. In 1978, she was bought by Venture Cruise Lines for 5 million dollars. Seeking to capitalize on nostalgia, they offered 5 day cruises to nowhere. To prepare her for this new role, they repainted her in what was definitely her second-ugliest configuration, and they gave her her old name back.

And then they kinda… stopped. They made no effort to modernize her (a ship constructed in the 1930s), and her interiors were, for lack of a better word, a dump. The swimming pool was full of garbage bags, toilets were overflowing, and there were rats and bugs everywhere. It was a nightmare. Truly, a predecessor to the poop cruise from hell. The passengers on her first cruise actually mutinied, and the ship barely made it past the Statue of Liberty before the captain turned her around. The health inspection board was called in, and they examined the ship. They gave her a score of 6.

Out of a possible 100.

Venture went bust, and America was put up for sale again.

Shockingly, the ones who bought her were Chandrice Line again, for 1 million dollars. Meaning they profited 4 million dollars while also getting their ship back in the process. She was renamed AGAIN to Italis, and her forward funnel was so corroded that it had to be cut off, giving her an extremely ugly and unbalanced profile. Even to the lay person, most can tell at this point that she looked very sad.

Her final years with Chandrice were short and uneventful, only lasting 2 years. Chandrice wanted to completely modernize her and have her serve as a modern cruise ship, but this never happened. She then bounced around from owner to owner. First, she was the Noga, intended to become a prison ship. Then she was the Alferdoss, but only the port bow was the Alferdoss, because they only put the name on one side of the hull. So the starboard bow and the stern were still the Noga. She was nearly sold for scrap, but after they scrapped the lifeboats, they defaulted on their payment and pulled out. Then, she was bought by a Thai investment firm, which intended to completely restore her and convert her into a 5-star hotel, much like the Queen Mary had in the 1970s. After a short period of drydocking, it was found that, despite the neglect, her hull was in remarkably good condition. The trip from New Zealand to Phuket, Thailand, was a long and dangerous one. Approximately 100 days. A Ukrainian tug won the contract, and in 1994, they set off…

only to immediately turn around due to the weather. They tried again, and again the weather turned against them. The tow line snapped, and they sent crew aboard to try to reattach it, but it was no use. They were airlifted off by helicopter, and the SS America, now named SS American Star, was set adrift. There was no one aboard, and the ship had no power. Seemingly tired of the years of neglect and mistreatment, the SS America decided to go out on her own terms. She went aground at Playa de Garcey, off the west coast of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. Within 48 hours, the pounding waves broke her in two.

She was declared a total loss and promptly abandoned. The waves quickly ate through the stern, causing it to deteriorate very quickly. The bow, however, remained standing, up until about 2008, when it began collapsing into the sea.

It's difficult to imagine that at one point, this was the grand old lady of the seas.

By 2013, nothing of her was left standing above the surface.

Along with her eye-achingly beautiful appearance, she had an extremely long and storied career. So that's why she's my favorite liner of all time. Most liners only last 25 to 35 years. Hell, the SS United States was only in service for 17 years. The SS America had a 55-year-long career. 74 if you count the time she spent wrecked, as she frequently got visitors. She was a truly outstanding ship, and I'm devastated that she couldn't be preserved. If it's any consolation, Phuket was struck by a major typhoon in 2004, so America was probably doomed regardless. If I could pick one liner from history to undo the fate of and magically preserve, it would EASILY be her.

[thenightfolknetwork]

I have a slight problem, and I’m not sure what to do.

See, me and my boyfriend met online. We were in a game server and have been friends for years, we started dating almost a year now, though we haven’t actually met in person, partially due to the distance as he’s in the states and I’m from the Mediterranean.

We’ve really hit it off though. We have so many things in common and we do voice and video chats. I know he’s of the community mainly due to his fangs, mane like hair, and other qualities. He’s never been shy about being a creature of the night. And he’s just… so amazing and sweet. I love everytime we video talk seeing him gush about the newest game or Blush when I compliment him.

The issue came when he talked about doing wrestling, more a performance, though with his build I’m not that surprised. He even sent me a video of his performance before he headed to bed. When I watched it, I recognised him even with his hair fully down and the over the top heel persona he used. The sweet deep voice making me blush as he talked about taking down his opponent.

But watching the video, I realised he’s a giant, quite literally. Which comes the problem. I have what’s known as Megalophobia. A fear of large objects.

Now, in my country it’s not that much a hinderance, as very few skyscrapers or such, even when cruise ships come by I’m usually away from the harbour so barely see them save when they’re on the horizon. And this fear never really came up before as in the photos and videos we’ve had, he’s usually around things at home that I assume are more scaled up to his size. As such, I never noticed the apparent size difference.

But seeing the video of him in the ring, towering high over most, if not all the audience.

I had to shut my eyes and control my breathing. Even as it’s his own voice that was calming me down.

So, what I’m asking is, is there anything I can do? I mean, I have been trying to deal with this fear before when I’ve had to go abroad and such. But should I tell him about this? And if so, will it affect our relationship?

If you do decide to tell your boyfriend about this phobia, please tread carefully. Phobias are, by their very nature, irrational and don’t necessarily reflect on one's logical beliefs about the world. But you can imagine, I'm sure, how upsetting it might be, to be told that your very body is a source of fear and discomfort.

I know you can't help what you're afraid of. At the same time, giants in particular are often victims of prejudice, persecution and even violence as a direct result of other people being frightened. So it is doubly important to make it clear to your boyfriend that, while you might have an unfortunate psychological response to his size, he is still someone you trust and feel safe with.

Instead, try framing the issue as something he can help with. Talk to him honestly about your phobia, but emphasise how he can help you through it. I think the detail about his voice calming you down while you watched his wrestling video is an excellent example. Reach out to him for support as you start working on the phobia itself.

There are several possible treatments for phobias, including talking therapies, exposure therapy, CBT and hypnosis. It might take a while to find an approach that works best for you and your particular phobia, but stick with it. Your mental well-being is worth it. Your relationship is worth it. You are worth it.

[For more creaturely advice, check out Monstrous Agonies on your podcast platform of choice, or visit monstrousproductions.org for more info]

[mariacallous]

Officially, the shadow fleet doesn’t exist. These rickety, uninsured vessels, running oil from Russia to China, India, and others, live off-book as they cruise the world’s oceans to dodge sanctions.

But they’re all too real, as Russia’s maritime neighbors have painfully discovered. I’ve written about the risk of disastrous oil spills as these shadow vessels pass through Denmark’s treacherous Great Belt. In recent weeks, they have begun conducting a lot of their business just outside the Swedish Baltic Sea island of Gotland. That offers the unorthodox possibility of two unlikely allies joining forces: NATO and environmental groups such as Greenpeace. Neither wants to see oil spilt from crumbling hulks into Europe’s waters.

The shadow vessels travel through the waters of countries that have no oil dealings with Russia but foot the bill each time one of these vessels has an accident in their waters. Last month, the shadow oil tanker Andromeda Star, which is, as is normal for shadow vessels, managed by an obscure firm and was sold to undisclosed buyers at the end of 2023, hit a cargo vessel just off the coast of Denmark.

Ordinarily, the tanker’s insurance would have covered the incident. But because the Andromeda Star is a shadow vessel, it lacked the Western insurance that is the industry standard. Instead, it is insured by a mysterious Russian outfit that’s unlikely to pay out a single krone. Denmark’s taxpayers may never recover the money the authorities spent attending to the incident. Fortunately, the Andromeda Star had its accident while traveling to Russia, its tanks empty—or the consequences could have been far worse.

As I’ve written for Foreign Policy, when Russian shadow vessels sail from Baltic Sea ports out to the Atlantic, they typically pass through the Great Belt. And because many of them refuse pilotage, the risk of accidents is enormous. Yet under international maritime rules, Denmark can’t bar these risky vessels from entering. On April 3, a sanctioned shadow tanker that appears to lack insurance and had been deflagged by Liberia sailed, Lloyd’s List Intelligence reports, from the Russian fuel terminal Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea through the strait between Denmark and Sweden on to the North Sea and the Mediterranean.

Now Swedish authorities are concerned, too. In recent weeks, Russian shadow vessels have taken to positioning themselves just off the island of Gotland. Or rather, they place themselves just outside the 12-nautical-mile line that marks a country’s territorial waters. But even outside territorial waters, coastal states have an exclusive economic zone where they own the natural resources—and it’s those resources that are now in danger.

The Russian ships are there to conduct ship-to-ship (STS) transfers, the highly hazardous business of transferring oil from one vessel to another. The Swedish public broadcaster SVT has tracked vessels sailing from the Russian port of Primorsk and the Ust-Luga fuel terminal to the waters off eastern Gotland, where they meet up with another tanker, the Zircone.

Swedish officials told me that Gabon, the shadow fleet’s flag state of choice, is suddenly all over Swedish waters. “We have a front-row seat watching the shadow fleet in operation,” a senior Swedish official said. Like Denmark, Sweden faces being subjected to oil spills that will harm its maritime environment and cause considerable work for the authorities and expense to the taxpayer. “For many years, STS has been a huge problem in Denmark, too,” said retired Rear Adm. Nils Wang, a former chief of the Royal Danish Navy. “The risk of oil spills is considerable. But we found out that there was nothing we could do about the STS.”

Oil spills caused by a hostile country illegally operating merchant vessels are not a military attack. But the vessels are indisputably harmful not just to Sweden and Denmark but also to Finland, Estonia, Norway, and other NATO member states whose waters they traverse. Indeed, as I argued in January, Russia could instruct shadow vessels to deliberately cause harm—a cheap and easy way of hurting NATO member states. (It doesn’t help that the Zircone belongs to the Latvian company Fastbunkering, which is itself owned by an Estonian firm.)

Environmental crimes are clearly not NATO’s remit, but local authorities can only investigate once an accident happens. And they won’t be able to deter the activity. When researching this article, I thought of something a Japanese journalist asked me: “Couldn’t Greenpeace do something?”

Of course it could! And before I had finished entertaining this thought, the environmental campaign organization did. On April 12, Greenpeace activists turned up in small boats at the Zircone’s waiting spot off Gotland and painted “Oil Is War” and “People Want Peace” on the tanker’s hull. Suddenly, the whole region knew that Russian shadow vessels had turned the waters off Gotland into a hub for hazardous oil activities.

“This [the shadow fleet] is as wrong as it gets. Not only does the shadow fleet constitute an immediate environmental threat, it is also fuelling Russia’s war on Ukraine,” Rolf Lindahl, Greenpeace Nordic’s peace and energy campaigner, said in a press release. “Our mission at the moment is to bring attention to this problem and put pressure on our governments to stop the shadow vessels,” Lindahl told me by phone. “Ever since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we’ve been bringing attention to Russia’s transport of fossil fuels. It’s a big problem for our region, especially since so much of Russia’s shadow fleet sails through the Baltic Sea.”

Greenpeace has a long history of activism at sea—directed against nuclear weapons, whaling, and much more—as well as its own small boats. That has put it in the firing line in the past, as when the French security service blew up a Greenpeace boat in New Zealand, killing one person. Ideologically, Greenpeace is often at odds with NATO and its members, but when it comes to the shadow fleet, they are, so to speak, in the same boat. Yes, NATO and Greenpeace would be highly unlikely to officially join forces, but both want the dirty boats gone.

“It would be extremely difficult for NATO to team up with Greenpeace since Greenpeace’s position is that they don’t work with authorities,” Wang noted. “It would have to be an unspoken alliance, with the authorities not intervening whenever Greenpeace decided to spray-paint shadow vessels. As authorities, what we can do is put the binoculars to our blind eye when they target shadow vessels.” Military vessels, for their part, could patrol the waters frequented by shadow vessels. Both actions would cast unwanted attention on those who want to harm the planet in obscurity.

Greenpeace and other activist outfits could also help by identifying and outing the shadowy entities that own the shadow vessels. (Such shaming would convince many a shadowy owner that the shadow fleet isn’t worth the effort.) And analysts at NATO, Greenpeace, and beyond could send the International Maritime Organization (IMO) details about suspected shadow vessels.

Armed with such data, the IMO could create a list of vessels that bear the shadow fleet’s trademarks of poor insurance, obscure ownership, regular signals gaps, and frequently changing flag registration. “Shadow vessel destinations like India may not have a clear picture of which vessels that arrive in their ports are shadow vessels,” Wang said. “And India is surely not interested in having ships in its waters that could endanger the maritime environment.”

New national security threats will, in fact, require NATO to become more agile. It can’t respond to every threat, of course; it’s a military alliance, after all. But with galling violations that cause concrete harm to member states, NATO can intervene—together with novel allies. When it comes to the shadow fleet, doing so would be a good deed for international security and for the environment.

[rosemeriwether]

The fact that one of my favorite authors Washington Irving was friends with a young naval officer David Porter and called him “Sinbad” gives me life!

Quick background context for David Porter before I buy a biography for him too; Porter spent time in the Mediterranean Sea on the ship Enterprise dealing with pirates.

Briefly came back to the States then went back to the Mediterranean on the ship Philadelphia commanded by William Bainbridge (A “Preble’s Boy” like Porter. “Preble’s Boys” were young naval officers who served under Commodore Edward Preble and became influential in the US Navy. Makes me think of the “Brat Pack” of the 80s.) Unfortunately the Philadelphia got stuck on a sandbar and surrendered to pirates so the crew faced captivity for 19 months.

After release, David Porter was promoted to master commandant of his old ship Enterprise and cruised the Mediterranean for two years.

When Porter met Washington Irving, Irving was leader of a literary minded group called “Lads of Kilkenny” whatever that means.

“Sailor joins local boys book club!”

[sanders1665]

Zeros to tens cruisin', hustlin' and bustlin' on Ocean Drive,

Mustangs, Ferraris and Lamborghinis slowly cruise by,

humidity glistens the skin of the scantily clad,

with hedonistic intentions good and bad,

rooftop bars, rope lines and tight one way streets,

the warm coastal breeze and humidity add to weariness of the good timers feet,

Art Deco and Mediterranean architecture stand side by side,

just amble on thru, you don't need a guide,

another tourist magnet where anything goes,

a far cry from conservative country meadows,

eat-ins and take outs will cater to your wallet,

so long as your credit card is valid,

passengers jumping out of cars in the middle of the road,

don't be alarmed, it's the citys unwritten code,

hustlers looking for gullibility in gawkers eyes,

each one seeking a different prize,

noisy lines at the nightclub doors,

some looking for a hook up on the dance floors,

twenty dollar bills waving in the air at the bars,

nobody's, wannabees and somebody's jostle for attention within the bizarre bazaars,

dubious hands shake for a good time deal,

hoping it doesn't upset the expensive evening meal,

confidence and ego burning a fire,

perpendicular expressions in need of a horizontal desire,

Ocean Drive is another place I've seen and been,

for the puritans it's simply obscene,

a fun place to go if you've a few hours to blow,

a place for movie stars and John and Jane Doe.

[deluxe-cruises]

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Sign Up for Cruise Line Loyalty Programs: Benefits like special member discounts, access to members’ only booking portals, and other exciting features become available once enrolled in these programs.

Watch for Price Decrease: After completing a booking, it is good to monitor the fare even though it was previously set to a certain value. A number of cruise lines or booking platforms will allow you to do this without issue, and you will likely be able to either re-book at a loss or gain onboard credits.

Pioneer Packages: These are the packages that feature airfare, hotel bookings, and transfers in their offerings. Bundles are common in this area, and they help save significant amounts of money.

Promotional Offers: Cruise lines and booking websites and platforms often run flash sales and other promotional offers, and it is best to remain subscribed to the newsletters from these platforms to learn more.

The Pleasure of Cruising on a Budget

Taking a cruise can be enjoyed by everyone if done right. Cruises can be obtained for low prices by employing thorough research and precise planning followed by online shopping for vacation packages. Discounted cruises are possible for those who seek thrill at a reasonable cost. The secret is to stay open-minded, pay attention to the news, last minute cruise vacation deals, and be ready to take chances. With this in mind, you are ready to gear up for a wonderful cruise experience at an affordable price.

In Closing

By cruising, one can uniquely travel while enjoying the wonders of the world at the same time. As previously noted in our article, one can achieve an abundance of cruise routes with relative ease thanks to the countless websites that facilitate booking for these adventures. The promise of endless blue seas wants you, and with the right tactics, you are one step closer to your ideal cruise.

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1. Bali, Indonesia — The Island of Gods

Welcome to paradise on Earth! Bali is where nature, culture, and adventure collide. Imagine waking up in a luxurious villa with a private infinity pool, surrounded by misty jungles and ancient temples. Spend your days chasing sacred waterfalls, sipping fresh coconuts by the beach, or surfing some of the world’s best waves. The best part? Bali is surprisingly affordable. Whether you’re a budget traveler or craving a luxury retreat, this island has something magical just for you.

2. Santorini, Greece — A Dreamy Escape

Santorini isn’t just a destination; it’s a dream come true. Picture yourself wandering through narrow cobblestone streets with your loved one as the sky transforms into a canvas of orange and pink hues. Take a sunset cruise on the Aegean Sea, explore ancient ruins, and savor the freshest Mediterranean cuisine. And don’t miss out on Santorini’s legendary wine — truly a sip of the gods!

3. Kyoto, Japan — Where Ancient Meets Modern

Step into a world where time slows down. Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japan, where 1,000-year-old temples, mysterious shrines, and enchanting bamboo forests await. Visit during cherry blossom season to witness a pink wonderland straight out of a fairy tale. But Kyoto isn’t just about history — it’s a city where tradition and modern innovation blend in the most magical way.

4. Patagonia — Nature’s Untamed Playground

For those who crave the wild, Patagonia is calling. This remote region is a land of glacier-carved valleys, snow-capped peaks, and untouched landscapes. Trek through Torres del Paine, kayak past towering icebergs, or watch wild pumas roam free. Patagonia is more than a destination; it’s an adventure like no other.

5. Cappadocia, Turkey — A Surreal Wonderland

Ever dreamed of floating above a fairy-tale land? In Cappadocia, you can. Hop into a hot air balloon at dawn and watch the sky come alive with colors as you soar above whimsical rock formations and ancient cave dwellings. Dive into history with underground cities that once housed entire civilizations — an experience so magical it feels like stepping into another world.

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7. Amalfi Coast, Italy — Pure Italian Bliss

Welcome to the Amalfi Coast, where every view is a masterpiece. Drive along Italy’s most scenic coastline, exploring charming towns like Positano, Ravello, and Capri. Feast on homemade pasta, freshly caught seafood, and creamy gelato while gazing at the sparkling Mediterranean. This is la dolce vita — pure Italian bliss at its finest.

8. Bora Bora, French Polynesia — The Ultimate Escape

Paradise does exist, and it’s called Bora Bora. Imagine waking up in an overwater bungalow, diving straight into a turquoise lagoon, and snorkeling with vibrant marine life. Sail into the sunset, relax in a hammock over the water, or simply soak in the serenity. Secluded, luxurious, and breathtaking, Bora Bora is a bucket-list destination for anyone seeking tranquility.

9. Reykjavik, Iceland — Nature’s Playground

Iceland is a land of fire and ice, offering a landscape like no other. One moment, you’re walking on a black sand beach; the next, you’re exploring lava fields, glaciers, and hidden hot springs. Chase the Northern Lights, hike through dramatic landscapes, and experience nature in its purest form. Reykjavik is the perfect base to discover this uniquely beautiful country.

10. Machu Picchu, Peru — The Lost City of the Incas

And finally, the crown jewel — Machu Picchu. Hidden deep in the Andes Mountains, this ancient Incan city is one of the most mystical places on Earth. Whether you hike the legendary Inca Trail or opt for a scenic train ride, standing amidst these majestic ruins feels like stepping back in time. Machu Picchu is mysterious, majestic, and absolutely unforgettable.

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Day 1: Arrival

Upon arrival at Cairo International airport, you will find our

representative waiting for you with a sign with your name then you will be

transferred to the hotel for check-in and overnight.

Day 2: Cairo Pyramids Tour

Pick up from the hotel by our guide and start a full-day tour to

visit the most famous Giza Pyramids, then see the Panoramic view, the great

Sphinx, and the Valley temple then transfer to Sakkara to visit the first Pyramid built in history the step Pyramid of king Zoser then visit the tombs of the high officials to see the daily life scenes after that transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 3: Old Cairo and the Egyptian Museum

Pick up from the hotel by our guide and start a full-day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum to see the famous collection of King Tutankhamen and the other collections then transfer to Old Cairo “Islamic and Coptic Cairo” the Hanging church, Amr Ibn El Aas mosque, and Ben Ezra Synagogue after that transfer to El Moaz St and Khal El Khalili the famous Bazaar after that transfer back to the hotel and overnight.

Day 4: Nile cruise

Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Cairo airport to take the domestic flight to Luxor, arrive in Luxor, and meet our guide then start a full day tour to visit the West bank, Valley of the Kings “we will Enter 3 royaltombs” then visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut’s temple at Dier El Bahari and

the Colossi of Memnon then transfer to the cruise ship for the embarkation,

lunch at the cruise ship, pick up again at the evening time to visit the famous

Luxor temple then transfer back to the cruise ship take dinner and overnight.

Day 5: East Bank Luxor

Pick up from the cruise ship early morning and transfer to the

west bank to enjoy the Hot Air Balloon (optional) ride draft peacefully and

enjoy the unforgettable scenes from the top, must have professional Cameras for

good photos, after that visit the most famous Karnak temples the largest in the

world then transfer back to the cruise ship, after lunch the cruise ship starts

to sail toward Edfu, reach Edfu and overnight in Edfu.

Day 6: Edfu & Komombo Tours

Pick up from the cruise ship and visit the Edfu temple of God

Horus after that back to the cruise ship, sail toward Kom Ombo reach Kom Ombo

and visit the temple shared between 2 Gods Sobek and Haroris, then back to the

cruise ship and sail toward Aswan, reach Aswan and overnight in the boat.

Day 7 Aswan Sightseeing

Pick up from the cruise ship and start a full-day tour to visit

the famous Aswan High Dam, and Philae temple of Goddess Isis then drive to

visit the unfinished obelisk after that visit the famous Aswan Nubian Village

then transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight in Aswan.

Day 8 Aswan To sharm

Pick up from the hotel early morning and transfer to Aswan airport

to take the domestic flight back to Cairo, arrive Cairo then take the connected

flight to Sharm El Shaikh, arrive in Sharm then transfer to the hotel for

check-in, and overnight.

Day 9: Sharm el Sheikh leisure day

Relish your breakfast in hotel then you can enjoy several optional

tours: Pick up from the hotel in Sharm El Shaikh and transfer to Ras Mohamed

Island Island. Board a ship in Sharm Marina for your excursion to the island of

Ras Mohamed where you will be able to dive at one of the best dive sites in the

world while enjoying stunning views of both Sinai and Saudi Arabia above the

water. Then drive back to Sharm in the afternoon, arrive at the hotel and

overnight.

Day 10 Sharm el Sheikh leisure day

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, try a lot of Water sports,

Swimming, Snorkeling, Diving, bask under the gleaming Sun, or enjoy Bedouin

life on a desert safari then return back to your hotel overnight in Sharm.

Day 11: Sharm el Sheikh leisure day

Relish your breakfast in Hotel Then it is your in sharm el sheikh

, choose from a variety of optional tours in sharm el sheikh , Try Safari Tour

enjoy the sharm el sheikh Desert, and try quad biking Sharm el sheikh . Return

To The Hotel and overnight then drive back to Sharm in the afternoon, arrive

the hotel and overnight.

Day 12: Sharm el Sheikh leisure day

Relish your breakfast in Hotel, it is your leisure day in Sharmel

sheikh, select from a variety of optional excursions in Sharmel sheikh return

back to hotel and over night.

Day 13: Sharm to Cairo

Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Sharm airport to take the

domestic flight to Cairo, arrive Cairo then transfer to the hotel, and

overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Alexandria Tours

Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Alexandria the second

capital of Egypt by A/C van about 2.5 hours driving to visit the Greco-Roman

monuments, the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, the Pompey’s pillar then transfer

to the famous Library of Alexandria which contains 8 Million Books then visit

the largest mosque in Alexandria the mosque of Abu El Abbas then visit the

Citadel of Qaitbay after that drive back to Cairo, arrive in Cairo then

transfer to the hotel

Day 15: The end of Egypt’s Easter Packages

Pick up from the hotel early morning by our representative and

transfer to Cairo airport and help you with the final airport formalities.

The tour itinerary will include the following:

§   English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide.

§   Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.

§   Transport with an A/C van to all the mentioned sites.

§   All the mentioned tours and sightseeing.

§   4 Nights accommodation on cruise ship Luxor / Aswan.

§   5 nights accommodation in Cairo Hotel

§   5 Nights Accommodation in Sharm hotel

§   Domestic flight tickets Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Cairo /

Sharm – Sharm / Cairo.

§   Airport transfers pick up and drop off.

§   Service charge and tax.

The tour itinerary will not include the following:

§   Visa for entry to Egypt.

§   Optional tours.

§   Any other items not mentioned

§   Tipping Kitty.

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Why Choose Europe for Your Next Holiday?

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Cultural Diversity: Every country in Europe offers a unique experience with its language, traditions, and festivals.

Breathtaking Landscapes: From the serene fjords of Norway to the sun-soaked beaches of Greece, Europe’s natural beauty is unparalleled.

Culinary Delights: Relish a wide array of cuisines, from Italian pasta to French pastries and Spanish paella.

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Extras: Cultural shows and traditional meals.

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Transport: Intercity trains, private transfers, and local transport.

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Meals: Daily breakfast and optional Indian meal plans.

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France

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Experiences: Wine tasting in Bordeaux and exploring Parisian museums.

Switzerland

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Experiences: Scenic train rides and Swiss chocolate factory tours.

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Experiences: Flamenco dancing and Mediterranean beaches.

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Experiences: Island hopping and savoring authentic Greek cuisine.

Best Time to Visit Europe

Spring (March-May): Ideal for blooming gardens and mild weather.

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Autumn (September-November): Enjoy fewer crowds and stunning fall colors.

Winter (December-February): Perfect for Christmas markets and skiing adventures.

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My understanding of what the hell was going on in 1822-1825(ish)

Isaac Hull was living a nightmare instigated by Bainbridge because his secretary was caught with fraud of payrolls in the Boston yard and some officers acquainted with Bainbridge had a vendetta against Hull. Blah, blah, blah trials and Federalist vs Republican newspapers wars. James Biddle comes back from the West Indies to Norfolk VA with his squadron full of sick men from Yellow Fever and blames Hull for negligence because he prepared his ships for the cruise. Biddle gets sent on a diplomatic trip to Europe carrying new consuls.

Hull gets his name clear and had enough of the Boston yard so requested to relieve Charles Stewart of the Pacific squadron. Of course the Norfolk VA yard headed by Lewis Warrington was responsible for fitting Isaac’s ships for the cruise at the time of the Monroe Doctrine. The problem was, he over estimated the time it would take to fit out Hull’s ships so Hull had to sit tight and be behind schedule. Warrington’s yard was filled with sick men and had a shortage of hands and naval surgeons which was filling Hull with anxiety since these men were listed as his crew.

David Porter who was dealing with pirates in the West Indies got Yellow Fever so he was recuperating at his home in DC. He comes down to the Norfolk yard to resume his duties and has that altercation with Hull about enticing seamen to switch ships. Shortly after this, Porter does that thing about taking no shit from anybody that disrespects the American flag which lands him court marshaled so Warrington had to relieve him taking care of the pirates in the West Indies.

Porter feels betrayed by his brother officers and peaces out to the Mexican navy because he had kids to feed.

Back to when Hull decided to relieve Stewart of the Pacific squadron, Isaac Chauncey took over the New York yard and something about a court martial of Captain Samuel Evans who previously headed that yard because he was losing his sanity. Thomas Macdonough was in the Mediterranean and would be dead soon from sickness. Patterson was probably in New Orleans like he always was. No freaking idea where Jacob Jones was; either the Mediterranean or Pacific. He was basically fucking off somewhere and did get married a third time around this period.

At this point, the Preble’s Boys dead on the list were James Lawrence, William Burrows, Johnston Blakeley and Stephen Decatur.

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