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Stand
before the Pyramids of Giza and the ancient site of
Saqqara, unravel the mysteries of the
Egyptian
Museum
and cruise along the timeless beauty of the River Nile.
Egypt
is simply one
of the most awe-inspiring countries in the world, overflowing
with architectural treasures and stories of the ancient
world.
Steeped in
mystery and wonder, you’ll tour
Cairo, home to the Great Pyramids of
Giza; one of the
Seven Wonders of the
World and a marvel of engineering that has puzzled
archaeologists over the ages. You’ll also experience the
Egyptian
Museum
, which houses a
sensational collection of antiques and treasures including
mummies, sarcophagi and precious items that once belonged to
Tutankhamen.
As
this incredible tour unfolds, you’ll fly to Aswan and board the impressive
5: Beau Soleil for an unforgettable cruise along the Nile to
the Egyptian city of Luxor.
A river that has known civilisation since the beginning of
recorded time, you’ll pass palm-covered banks and dramatic
local wildlife before witnessing Lake Nasser, the
Temple of
Philae and the
ancient beauty of the Valley of
the Kings.
Your Holiday
Itinerary
Day
1 Join the direct flight to
Cairo
. Upon arrival we will
transfer you to your 5: hotel for a two-night stay.
Day
2 After a buffet breakfast at the hotel we include a
fabulous full-day guided tour, with lunch and all entrance
fees. We will take you first to see the unique and fascinating
Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza.
Few
archaeological sites can rival our second destination today,
the fascinating 4-mile burial site at
Saqqara, with a history that spans
almost 3,000 years. The highlight is the astonishing
six-tiered Step Pyramid of King Djoser.
Day
3 After breakfast we transfer to the airport for the
short flight to Aswan,
described by many as the most beautiful of Egypt ’s river
cities. After a spot of sight-seeing in the city we will board
the5 star Beau Soleil for the start of our memorable
three-night Nile cruise.
Days 4
& 5 These days will be spent cruising the
Nile , passing local
villages, fishermen and indigenous wildlife. Sight-seeing
highlights include the High Dam which holds back the waters of
the largest reservoir in the world; Lake
Nasser. At the nearby
granite quarries, we will see The Unfinished Obelisk, left in
situ because of a flaw in the stone. Also included are visits
to the Temple of
Philae, dedicated to
the Goddess Isis, the Temple of Kom-Ombo and the Ptolemaic Temple of
Edfu, renowned as the best preserved in Egypt.
Day
6 This morning we arrive at
Luxor, originally the site of the ancient
Egyptian capital of
Thebes
which offers the
country’s richest collection of ruins and monuments. After
disembarkation, you will enjoy a visit to the impressive
Luxor
Temple, as well as
Karnak
Temple
, possibly the
most extravagant monument and legacy of the pharaohs.
Also included is a trip to the fabulous Valley of the
Kings, the most famous
necropolis on earth, where the tomb of Tutankhamen was
discovered in 1922.
Later this evening, we will transfer to
Luxor airport for the flight back to
Cairo
and a further two-night
stay.
Day 7
Today we include a fascinating full-day tour of
Cairo, with lunch included,
taking you to visit the world-famous Egyptian
Museum.
Then it’s on to the impressive Citadel, located at the foot of
the Mokattam Hills and dominating the city-scape of Cairo.
Day
8 Today we must bid farewell to our hosts and
transfer to the airport in time for the return flight to the
UK.
Your
Accommodation:
Hotel
Concorde El Salam, Cairo
(nights 1, 2, 6 &
7)
Ideally located, the 5: facilities
include a swimming pool, cinema and casino, and four
restaurants. All rooms are air conditioned with bathroom, TV,
telephone, hairdryer,
minibar and safe.
5
Star Beau SoleilCruise
Vessel
(nights
3–5)
This
vessel is air conditioned throughout and
offers a sun deck with outdoor pool, jacuzzi, sun-loungers and
bar. Inside there is a large lobby, dining room and bar where
you can enjoy nightly entertainment. All cabins have bathroom
and TV.
MS
Beau Soleil
Step
on board the wonderful MS Beau Soleil and enjoy the fantastic
range of facilities available to you, found on its five
fabulous decks. Sip a cocktail while you soak up the sunshine
on the sun deck, browse the gift shop, or spend some time in
the jacuzzi. This vessel provides the perfect base for you to
explore fantastic on-shore excursions, so rest assured your
holiday will be one to remember.
Inside
there is a large lobby, dining room and bar, where you can
enjoy nightly entertainment including belly dancing and an
Egyptian theme night. For your comfort, all cabins are well
furnished with private facilities and TV.
All
cabins feature private facilities, air conditioning, phone
service, cable television, internal music stations and video
channels. You stay will be on a full-board basis.
Vital
Statistics:
Sun
deck with swimming pool and jacuzzi, lounge, bar, restaurant,
boutique, gift shop, discotheque and beauty shop.
There
are a number of large-bed Royal Suites enjoying general
amenities such as a private balcony, sitting area and private
facilities. On the 3rd and 4th floors the relatively smaller
twin-bed cabins have private facilities.
Length
73m
Width
14.40m
Depth
2.1m
Max.
speed 16km/hr
Cabins
68 + 2 suites
Voltage
220v
Please contact:
Barbara on:
Freephone
0808 089 100
From London Heathrow.
4, 25 September 2007
£899
6, 13, 20 May 2008 £899
3 June 2008 £899
9, 16 September 2008
£929
Prices are per person
Deposit £85
Single occupancy supplement
£109
PLUS: Regional flight connections
to Heathrow from:
Aberdeen , Belfast , Durham Tees
Valley , Edinburgh,
Glasgow , Jersey, Leeds,
Manchester and
Newcastle : £100
per person.
Guernsey : including Speedlink between
Gatwick
and Heathrow: £150 per person.
Flight timings
Depart Heathrow: 1500hrs
Return Arrival: 1335hrs
Flights are scheduled and operated by
Egyptair.
** British passport holders require a
visa for this holiday. Passports must be valid for six months
beyond the return date from Egypt with a blank page for
visa to be attached.
Please contact Barbara on Freephone 0808
1089
100
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