Description
Tiran Island is located on an area of 61 square kilometers at the base of the Gulf of Aqaba coast towards the Nabq Conservation Area, but it is the eastern part of the Ras Mohammed National Park.
which makes it a unique location between two national marine reserves. It is about 6 km from the eastern Sinai coast, and it is one of the floating islands and reefs.
It consists of ancient granite base rocks, hidden under sedimentary rock covers, and the sources of water on the island are limited to rainwater and winter torrents that collect in the rocky craters formed by carving the falling water to it, and the most important diving and snorkeling points that are famous around the island are the Jordan Reef, Laguna, Tomas Reef, and Jackson Reef.
It is not possible to visit the island without seeing the sunken boat, which is called Lolia, a cargo ship that was operating in the shipping line between the port of Aqaba and the port of Suez, which sank in the eighties of the last century to leave us a distinct and unique witness in the Tiran Reef area
The island was called the old name (Aitab area), as it was the imperial customs station in the Byzantine era during the sixth century AD to collect taxes from trade caravans coming from India to Byzantine ports, and large Byzantine ships and small-sized boats trading in spices of all kinds passed through it on the eastern shore of the Red Sea, and from Tiran Island, ships would sail to the port of Aqaba (Ayla in ancient times) and the seaport of Suez (Qalazm in ancient times) and from there by land to Alexandria and the Nile River, where the products of the East were distributed to all countries of the Mediterranean basin.
Excursion Program
The trip starts at eight o’clock in the morning, usually where your attendees are picked up from the hotel and go to the maritime yacht port and make permits for the trip and prepare tourists and equip the equipment for Snorkling or diving and usually the trip is moved in the direction of Tiran Island until reaching the first stop, which includes the implementation of swimming with colored fish and the implementation of diving. Recreational diving for subscribers only, and upon completion, the second stop is moved to the second stop, and also the tourists go down to the sea and snorkeling next to the sunken boat called Lolia, and the yacht staff prepares lunch or a buffet, including some snacks for all members of the trip, and after completion, the boat is moved to the last stop, and after completion, the boat returns to the . The harbor and then return to the hotel
The trip includes three stops in different places, lunches and transfers to and from the hotel
Included
- Transfers to and from the hotel.
- Individual yacht
- Individual professional guide
- Masks and fins with Lifejacket .
- Lunch & Soft Drink .
- Insurance
Excluded
Equipment and diving is not included in the trip
- National Park fees
- photo
- Extra Diving
-Notes
The activities of the trip fall under the rules of security and safety first, as we have all first aid equipment and supplies with an elite group of the best
First aid trainers in case of emergency
What TO Bring
- Passport a copy of your ID
- Bathing accessories
- Sun protection
- a swimsuit and a towel
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