New Year in style on the River Nile
November 14, 2008
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
In the case of Ancient Egypt - certainly not, it’s full of fantastic finds.
Welcome 2009 from Pharoah-way on a seven-night River Nile cruise, travelling in four-star comfort amid the fascinating sites of this historic land. Heighten the New Year cheer at a lavish on-board gala dinner and enjoy a private evening reception at the awe-inspiring Luxor Temple, where staff in pharaonic uniform serve cocktails against an illuminated avenue of sphinxes to traditional Egyptian takht music.
This unforgettable experience costs £549 pp (two sharing) including return flights (Gatwick) and taxes, all transportation, full board on the cruise vessel, a sightseeing itinerary and the services of guides and local representatives. Optional excursions available (additional cost). Departs 29 December.
Call Voyages Jules Verne on 0845 166 7035 (www.vjv.com).
Lake Nasser Holiday
November 4, 2008
Situated at the remote southern end of the Egyptian Nile, Lake Nasser is dotted with ancient temples and hilltop forts only accessible by boat. Explore’s eight-day tour includes a five-day cruise across the Lake, with stops on sand dunes for swimming, trekking and even fishing, plus Luxor, the temple of Abu Simbel and the Valley of the Kings.
Departing 17 November, it costs from £1,129 pp including flights (Heathrow - regional connections available), transfers, seven nights’ B&B (three hotel, four boat), nine other meals and the services of a tour leader. Visit www.explore.co.uk or Call Explore on 0844 499 0901.