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New Year in style on the River Nile

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:54:05 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:52:08 +0000

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.

Luxury Nile Cruise from £1,198 pp with Voyages Jules Verne

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:23:27 +0000

Raise a royal toast aboard SS Misr, formerly the property of the King of Egypt and now regally restored thanks to a unique project initiated by Voyages Jules Verne. Offering one of the most opulent cruising experiences on the River Nile, this five-star deluxe propeller steam vessel navigates ancient niches and explores archaeological wonders such as the temple of Sobek and Haroeris, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon on an itinerary that also includes an afternoon felucca ride and private evening reception at the illuminated Luxor Temple.

‘A Royal Steamer Restored’ costs from £1,198 pp (two sharing) during December – with Christmas & New Year departures still available. Price includes return flights (Gatwick), UK departure and overseas airport taxes, transfers, seven nights’ full board accommodation, a sightseeing itinerary and the services of guides and local representatives. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel is also available (additional cost). Call Voyages Jules Verne on 0845 166 7035 (www.vjv.com).

Style on the River Nile with Voyages Jules Verne

admin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:48:29 +0000

Formerly the property of the King of Egypt, the SS Misr transcends luxury, offering perhaps the most opulent cruising experience on the River Nile. This five-star deluxe propeller steam vessel navigates ancient waterways and explores archaeological wonders such as the temple of Sobek and Haroeris, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon as well as offering an afternoon felucca ride and private evening reception at the illuminated Luxor Temple.

Departing 29 September, the ‘A Royal Steamer Restored’ tour costs from £1,198 pp (two sharing) including return flights (Gatwick), airport taxes, transfers, seven nights’ full board accommodation, itinerary as described and the services of guides and local representatives. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel is also available (additional cost).

Call Voyages Jules Verne on 0845 166 7035 or visit www.vjv.com.