Egypt, Dubai, Morocco & Arabia 2013 - Travel Club Elite

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the temples of Abu Simbel by air or land from aswan
From Aswan, enjoy a 30-minute flight south to Abu Simbel, an archaeological site on the banks of Lake
Nasser. During this group tour, you’ll discover the Great Temple and four colossal statues of Ramses II.
Around 22 February and 22 October – allegedly the king’s birthday and coronation – the sun’s rays strike
through the temple, illuminating the inner shrine. Find out how Abu Simbel’s temples were moved during
the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the unbelievable skill used to carve these monuments.
h Prices from £65PP (by land); from £189 (by air)
h Half-day; includes return tr ansfers to Aswan hotels; departURES WED, thu, fri
The West Bank Tour, luxor
This tour from Luxor will take you to the Valley of the Kings, where new
tombs are still being discovered. The tombs belong to the pharaohs of the
New Kingdom, including Ramses the Great and Tutankhamen. Discover
the Valley of the Queens, which contains around 70 tombs of queens,
princesses and nobles. Finally explore the unique Temple at Deir El
Bahari with its beautiful murals on the inner walls, built for the great
Queen Hatshepsut.
h Prices from £45PP
h half day; includes return tr ansfers to Luxor hotels;
departures Wed, Fri & Sun
BEDOUIN NIGHT
Experience the beauty of the desert by night and dine in a
traditional Bedouin camp. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in
Sharm El-Sheikh and driven to the Wadi Mandr, where camels
will be waiting to transport you to Bedouin tents. Enjoy Bedouin
tea before a simple buffet dinner is served around the campfire
under a mesmerising starlit sky.
h Prices from £75pp (From Shar m El-Sheikh)
h INCLUDES return TR ANSFERS from Shar m El-Sheikh
hotels, DINNER; DEPARTS WED & SAT
Cairo highlights package
Discover Cairo’s incredible history and legendary sights. At the Egyptian
Museum in the heart of Cairo, you’ll learn about Egypt’s rich past and
admire exhibitions including the magnificent Tutankhamen collection.
You’ll also tour some of the area’s awe-inspiring pyramids and the
spectacular Sphinx, and take in the amazing Pyramids Sound & Light
Show, hearing the story of Ancient Egypt as the pyramids and Sphinx
are brilliantly lit up.
h Prices from £65PP. Minimum stay 3 nights.
h Two half-days & one evening; includes return tr ansfers
to Cairo hotels; departures vary