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The Hanging Church has 110 icins, the oldest of which dates back to the 8th century, but most of them date to the 18th century. Nakhla Al-Baraty Bey gave some of them as gifts, in 1898, when he was the overseer of the church. The iconostasis of the central sanctuary is made of ebony inlaid with ivory, and is surmounted by icons of the Virgin Mary and the Twelve Apostoles. The main altar (Egyptian Arabic: haikal) screen is made of ebony inlaid with ivory that is carved into segments showing several Coptic Cross Design that date back to around the 12th or 13th century. Over the altar screen lies a long row of seven large icons, the central one of which is Christ seated on the Throne. On one side, the icons of the Virgin Mary, Archangel Gabriel and St Peter are lined up. On the other, icons of St. John the Baptist, Archangel Michael and St. Paul. 100.0 USD
Sharm Elsheikh, which is also called "The City Of Peace", is located on a promontory overlooking the Straits of Tiran at the mouth of the Gulf of Akaba. Its strategic importance led to its transformation from a fishing village into a major port and naval base for the Egyptian Navy. Owing to its dramatic landscape, year-round dry and temperate climate and long stretches of natural beaches. Its waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for various watersports, there is great scope for scientific tourism with diversity in marine life species; 250 different coral reefs and 1000 species of fish. In addition to the water sports, Sharm el-Sheikh has also become a favourite spot for scuba divers from around the world. Being situated near the Red Sea, it provides some of the most stunning underwater scenery and warm water, making this an ideal place to dive. Beach seekers find many activities such as diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, para-sailing, boating, and canoeing. Tiran Island is one of the most beautiful Islands to be seen and is steeped in history along with the many wrecks that lie beneath the ocean surface. Tiran Island is a bit like Bali Hi, it beckons you and is quite magnificent. The programme for the day is a collection from your hotel at around 08.30am and of to the marina. A quick security check with passports and of you go. On the way over to the Island there is always the chance of seeing the local pod of dolphins, a spectacular sight for all. Once out at the Island the boat moors up for the first of three stops for you. Here you can relax on the boat on the sun terrace or in the shade or you can swim and snorkel by yourselves or take a short snorkeling safari with our trained guides. All snorkeling equipment can be rented on board if you wish, mask and snorkel, fins and even buoyancy aids. Our guides are with you every step of the way, to help, advise and to show you all the various types of coral and marine life and to assist you with your children particularly if they want to swim and snorkel and you just want to relax on board.Lunch is a buffet style affair with chicken, Kofta, rice, pasta, salads and Bedouin bread and sometimes freshly caught fish along with soft drinks. A return to your hotel will be around 16.00pm. A fun filled day for all the family, a great way to see the beautiful Red Sea and soak up the glorious sunshine here in Sharm.
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