Things to see and do in Sharm el Sheikh
4* Sonesta Beach Resort - 7 nights - bed and breakfast
10 minutes walk to the center of town.The Sonesta Beach is a private oasis between sand and sea which stretches across the sands of Na'ama bay, drawing you to the magnificent Red Sea - 15 minutes from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
Room facilities
Please note that the use of some facilities such as water sports may carry an extra charge payable locally.
Optional dive packages and courses
Learn to dive pack
PADI Open water course. This is a 4 day learn to dive course which may extend to 5 days depending on ability. Daily transfers to and from hotel included. Courses start morning after arrival and are from 08.30 to 17.30. Course includes use of equipment and there is a $40 certification fee to be paid locally.
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Advanced Open water pack
PADI advanced open water. This is a 2-day course, which follows on from the Padi open water learn to dive. Courses start the morning after arrival and are from 08.30 to 17.30. The course includes use of equipment and there is a $40 certification fee to be paid locally.
Includes: 5 dives over 2 days, mandatory dives - deep dive & navigation, 3 optional dives from differing fields such as: multi-level, wreck, drift, boat diver, naturalist.
Qualified diver's 5 day dive packThis 5 day dive pack has 2 guided boat dives per day for qualified divers with air, tank, weights included but no other equipment. You may take your own additional equipment or hire it locally at $30 per day for full kit. Diving starts the morning after arrival and are from 08.30 to 17.30. Daily diving excludes use of equipment.
Sites visited on a 5 day dive pack:
1 day SS Thistlegorm wreck safari
Includes 2 boat dives ( boat leaves at approx 04.00 returning 18.00 - £79 - minimun diving qualification Padi advanced open water or equivalent. Daily diving excludes the use of equipment; includes air tank and weights only. There is a $30 per day charge locally for kit hire.
Flights
Sundays
Flights
Flight times are correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change at the airline or tour operators discretion.
Upgrades (on request only)
Scheduled Egypt Air from Heathrow from £79 per person for adult and £29 per person for child.
Business Class Return on Egypt Air from £568 per person for adult and £358 per person for child
Price
Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin room.
Includes: Flights with Monarch Airlines, transfers and 7 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis.
Note:£9 per person fuel charge applies to all bookings.
Single supplement: £98 will be added to the cost of your booking by the tour operator.
Single supplement 02 Jan 2005: £119 will be added to the cost of your booking by the tour operator.Half board supplement (on request): £98
Supplements are based on per person per week.
Diving supplements
Credit cards: an additional 2.0% credit card charge fee will be added to the cost of your booking by the tour operator.
American Express: an additional 2.5% credit card charge fee will be added to the cost of your booking by the tour operator.
Switch / Debit: No charge.
Please note: You will need a 10 year valid passport with at least 6 months validity at time of return. £15 sterling for Egyptian Immigration Visa which can be obtained upon arrival in Sharm El Sheikh (applies to holders of UK passports only), passport holders of other nations should contact Egyptian Consulate on 020 7235 9777 for advice on immigration visas.
Bookings made 10 working days or less prior to departure will incur an additional charge of £10 per person and this will be added on after you have booked.
Children
Under 12 years sharing with two full fare paying adults. Maximum 2 children per room.
Infants: £65 Under 2 years only.
If you are confused about the booking options or cannot book the dive course that suits your expertise, book a basic bed & breakfast package and the operaor will upgrade you to your preferred dive package option.
Note: you should read the medical questionnaire prior to booking any diving courses. A copy of the medical questionnaire can be found on our website www.mosaicholidays.co.uk
Mosaic have the right to refuse to enter you into a diving school if they have concerns about your health.
Tickets: Once you have booked, your tickets will be sent to you through the post or may be picked up at the airport prior to departure. This will be confirmed by the tour operator.
You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking with facevalues.org.uk.
This holiday is operated by Mosaic Holidays. ATOL number 5236.
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