MSC Cruises will offer a 7-night Red Sea itinerary aboard MSC Splendida during the 2022/2023 winter season with 33 shore excursions available, including the addition of Cairo, Egypt, and with three embarkation ports: Sokhna and Safaga in Egypt, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
MSC Splendida's 7-night departures stop in Sokhna, to visit Cairo, and Safaga for Hurghada and Luxor, in Egypt; Aqaba for Petra, Jordan; Jeddah, for Al-Ula, and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
A prolonged stay of 13 hours in the port of Sokhna (Egypt) allows you to visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” still standing, a destination that must be visited at least once in a lifetime.
Each port offers a program of shore excursions that allows passengers to discover and explore the sights of this fascinating part of the world:
- SOKHNA FOR CAIRO, EGYPT – FIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE: This port opens the door to Egypt's capital, with world-renowned attractions you shouldn't miss. Situated on the banks of the Nile River, Cairo is also known as the "City of a Thousand Minarets," adorned with its famous mosques, including the impressive Citadel of Saladin, madrasas, hammams , and fountains; as well as the characteristic bazaars where you can haggle for the best price on a souvenir.
- SAFAGA FOR HURGHADA AND LUXOR, EGYPT – THIRTEEN COASTAL EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE: The port city of Safaga is located at the very end of the Hurghada coast, boasting stunning white sand beaches. Visitors can explore the grandeur of the ancient city of Luxor or visit the famous Valley of the Kings.
- AQABA TO PETRA, JORDAN – EIGHT COASTAL EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE: Petra, the ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the middle of the desert.
- JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – THREE COASTAL EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE: Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city blends history and modernity. The extraordinary archaeological site of Hegra became Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts over 100 monuments.
- YANBU, SAUDI ARABIA – FOUR COASTAL EXCURSIONS AVAILABLE: Known as “the scuba diving capital of Saudi Arabia,” Yanbu offers adventurers the chance to snorkel on the Iona Coral Reef.
