Ancient Egypt
- A comprehensive introduction to Pharaonic Egypt visiting the principal sites from Giza to Abu Simbel.
- A full and busy tour but avoids rush and allows time to contemplate and absorb.
- Three hotels, two of them 5-star, all have outdoor pools (staying in hotels makes much better use of the time than a ship).
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3–14 November 2008
11 days •
£2,790
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Deserts and Oases
- Traverse the vast deserts west of the Nile and visit oases which are still verdant and almost unchanged.
- There are many archaeological remains scattered through the desert; there is also time in Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor.
- Hotels range from 2- to 5-star.
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4–17 November 2008
13 days •
£3,060
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Sinai
- Exploration of sublime desert landscapes.
- Talks on its long and varied history and a visit to St Catherine’s Monastery.
- A wilderness experience – only for those who are fit, have stamina and can cope with discomfort.
- Not recommended as a first tour to Egypt.
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21–29 October 2008
8 days •
£2,190
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