5* Egyptian delight at Hyatt Regency - 7nts & 14nts - Xmas now available

Egypt's newest resort area of Taba Heights is set in a quiet secluded area and offers access to an unspoilt region on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Lying west of Cairo, the northern shores of the sea are rich in coral reef habitat. There are a number of undiscovered diving spots nearby or you could simply grab a snorkel and discover the thriving underwater wildlife for yourself. You may even see dolphins and turtles.

Out and about from Taba Heights

  • Visit Cairo's ancient Pyramids, The Sphinx and Tutankhamun's treasures
  • Visit the ancient 6th century St.Catherine's Monastery
  • Learn to dive in one of the best underwater locations in the world

    Please note: No entry visa is required for UK passport holders as it is issued upon arrival free of charge (maximum stay 14 nts). However, if you wish to go out of the Sinai area, eg. Cairo or Luxor, you will need a full Egyptian visa. This can be purchased on arrival at Taba International Airport at a cost of approx US$25. Eastern European passport holders and South African passports holders require a full Egyptian visa prior to travel. This is the third time that I've been to Taba Heights, I love it. The hotel is excellent, the staff are very friendly, the rooms are amazing. The snorkeling is fantastic, I saw all sorts of fish, rays and even a Moray eel, which wasn't a pleasant surprise! You are guaranteed to come back happy, relaxed and refreshed, it's the perfect break to get away from every day life.

    Sara Ritchie, Editorial Executive


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    Accommodation

    Hyatt Regency (5) - 7 or 14 nights - half board basis

    A beautiful new hotel designed to represent an ancient Nubian Egyptian village. This deluxe hotel is in the resort area of Taba Heights and is surrounded by majestic mountains on one side and the wonderful blue of the Red Sea on the other.

    Hotel facilities

    Room facilities

    Flights

    SCUBA DIVING FOR BEGINNERS - 5 Days PADI Open Water Course

    Here is a great way to gain your PADI diving qualification by taking the PADI 5 Days Open Water Course in the sensational setting of Taba Heights, in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea.

  • Day 1: The course commences with with the instructor completing formalities and participants completing a medical questionnaire. Video and presentation on theory. Students are issued with personal equipment with an explanation. Afternoon session is the shallow water first dive involving a few simple skills and a swim around to experience breathing underwater. Day concludes with video and theory.
  • Day 2 Water session, dive, skills and swim.
  • Day 3 As with day 2. Days 1-3 are as above with 5 theroy / video sessions and 5 water sessions to complete. After each session, there is a quiz to ensure understanding of the knowledge development. At the end of the 5th session, there is the final exam. All of these are multiple-choice questions.
  • Days 4 & 5 are spent doing 2 dives per day either by boat or by shore at various dive sites. This then completes the 4 dives needed for qualification as an Open Water Diver.
  • NOTE: You must suffer from NO: asthma, lung, heart, ear, nose, eye, throat, breathing, claustrophobia problems. You can NOT dive within 18 hours of your return / onward flight. Minimum age for diving is 10 years. You can not dive while under the influence of alcohol. You may be required to purchase local insurance. Certification fee (PIC) approx. US$30 to be paid locally. PADI Manuals may also be purchased locally.Always ensure you have taken out travel insurance that covers you for scuba diving before travelling rom the UK. The dive centre reserve the right to refuse you to dive should they believe they have reason.
  • Cost per person over 10 years: £189

    NOTE: If you are doing a 5 Days PADI Open Water Course, you will need to be staying for longer duration than 7 nights to take the Cairo excursion as well as there will not be sufficient time to do both.

    Please note: Flight times are correct at time of writing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the airline or tour operator.

    Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator, Peltours Ltd, after making your booking with cotswoldmonochrome.co.uk*. You must have travel insurance when travelling abroad. The tour operator may decline your booking if you do not have, nor intend to have, travel insurance. *This applies between the working hours of 09.00 - 17.30 Monday - Friday - if your booking is received outside these hours you will be notified as soon as possible.

    Please note

    Maximum occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children (2-11 yrs) or 3 adults

    Single Supplement per night

  • November - December 17 - £13 per night
  • December 18, 2004 - January 4, 2004 - £19 per night
  • January 5 - March 24, 2005 - £13 per night
  • March 25 - April 11, 2005 - £19 per night
  • April 12 - October 21, 2005 - £13 per night

    Price includes: Flights, accommodation on half board basis, transfers to and from the airport in Taba.


    2 adults sharing
    * denotes weekend departures

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