Nile River Cruises - January To October 2009

Nile River Cruises

January 2009 - October 2009

Aboard M.S. Fleurette & M.S. Da Vinci

4 and 5 Star Cruise Boats • 10 Excursions Included • Flights from Gatwick and Manchester •

PLUS - Hotel extensions in Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada and Makadi Bay

Egypt and the Nile stablished in 1967, African Safari

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JOIN US ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY AS WE VISIT SOME OF EGYPT'S FINEST ANCIENT MONUMENTS ALONG THE BANKS OF THE RIVER NILE.

Luxor Temple

Club, working with one of the

biggest tour companies in Egypt, are pleased to offer you the chance to visit this truly amazing country. Experience the wonders of the Nile aboard the four star M.S. Fleurette or the five star M.S. Da Vinci. On your journey from Luxor to Aswan, Egypt's ancient treasures are revealed in all their glorious splendour, leaving you with memories that will last forever. With 10 excursions, visiting Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, The Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, included in the price, your Nile Cruise holiday offers superb value for money.

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I have recently returned from a Nile cruise and wanted to say that it was the best holiday we had ever been on! The tours were extremely well organised and the tour guides were so passionate about the history of Egypt that it inspired us. The excursions were fantastic and I would highly recommend the additional excursions to Abu Simbel and Cairo to see the pyramids. So you have to get up very early, but who cares? It’s a small price to pay to stand in the shadow of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and The Great Pyramid at Giza. The food was excellent and the service was always prompt. Thank you for an amazing holiday which we certainly have recommended to our friends. Kom Ombo

Edfu Temple

Your Itinerary 4 Cruising on the Nile 5 M.S. Fleurette & Deckplan 6-7 M.S. Da Vinci & Deckplan 8-9 Ports of Call 10 Luxor Hotels 11-13 Hurghada/Makadi Bay Hotels 14-15 Cairo Hotels 16-17 Useful Information 18-19 Holiday Insurance 19 Prices & Supplements 20-21 Excursion Programme 22 Flight Information 23 Client Testimonials 23 CONTACT DETAILS 

Telephone: 0845 345 0014 Fax: 020 8466 0020
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Your Holiday Itinerary Edfu

ABOARD M.S. DA VINCI

You can fly from Manchester, direct to Luxor, for a supplement of just £35 per person. Kom Ombo

Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote "Death on the Nile". Or take an optional sightseeing excursion by road or air to Abu Simbel (EG£600, approx. £73 per person by road, total duration approx. 9 hours; EG£1100, approx. £134 per person by air, total duration approx. 5 hours). Approximately 11/2 hours is spent at Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu for an overnight stay.

DAY 6: SATURDAY

Edfu - Luxor

UK - Luxor

In the morning, relax on board as you sail back to Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock enroute. In the afternoon you visit the famous Karnak Temple, a superb example of ancient Egyptian architecture depicting life around 1600 BC, and the well-preserved Luxor Temple which is situated in the heart of town. Do not miss the Sound and Light show in the evening at the Karnak Temple (EG£180, approx. £22 per person).

DAY 2: TUESDAY

Luxor - Edfu In the morning, you cross to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, passing through the Esna lock en route. Overnight at Edfu.

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY

Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan At Edfu there is a visit to the Temple of Horus, probably Egypt’s best preserved temple. Sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the Temple before sailing to Aswan.

DAY 4: THURSDAY

Aswan In the morning you visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple which was dedicated to the gentle Goddess Isis. In the afternoon enjoy your trip on the Nile by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Take an optional excursion by boat to visit the Botanical Garden and Mango Island (EG£100, approx. £12 per person). In the evening, there is an opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple (EG£200, approx. £24 per person).

DAY 5: FRIDAY

Aswan - Edfu Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan. Perhaps enjoy a trip on a horse-drawn carriage from the

RESERVATIONS

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See page 23 for more details.

Abu Simbel

DAY 1: MONDAY Depart from Gatwick or Manchester for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer by coach (approx. 30 minutes) and embark.

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Fly from Manchester

ABOARD M.S. FLEURETTE DAY 1: MONDAY

UK – Luxor Transfer to the boat and embark.

DAY 2: TUESDAY

Luxor In the morning, visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples. Afternoon at leisure. Optional Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple.

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY

Luxor – Edfu Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank. In the afternoon, sail for Edfu.

DAY 4: THURSDAY

Edfu - Kom Ombo – Aswan At Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple. Sail to Aswan.

DAY 7: SUNDAY

DAY 5: FRIDAY

Luxor

Aswan

A day to explore this bustling and colourful town at your leisure. Time to shop for those last minute souvenirs and take those final memorable photographs. Or take an optional full day excursion by air to Cairo and visit the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the bustling Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, with lunch included (EG£1600, approx. £194 per person). There is also an optional half day excursion by road to visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera (EG£250, approx. £30 per person).

In the morning, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Afternoon at leisure. Optional Botanical Garden and Mango Island excursion, and Sound and Light show at Philae Temple.

DAY 8: MONDAY

Esna - Luxor

Luxor - UK

In the morning, sail to Luxor with afternoon at leisure. Or take one of the two optional excursions to Cairo (full day) or Dendera (half day) which depart early morning from Esna and return to Luxor.

Morning at leisure. For an unforgettable end to your holiday, why not take an early morning optional hot air balloon flight over the West Bank (EG£700, approx. £85 per person, approx. 45 minutes in the air). After lunch on board, transfer by coach to the airport for your return flight to Gatwick or Manchester. Approximate prices are based on an exchange rate of EG£8.24 to £1 sterling as at 11 Dec. ‘08.

DAY 6: SATURDAY

Aswan - Esna Morning at leisure or take the optional road or air excursion to Abu Simbel. Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile before sailing to Esna.

DAY 7: SUNDAY

DAY 8: MONDAY

Luxor - UK Morning at leisure. Early morning optional hot air balloon flight. Transfer to the airport.

We have just returned from a week aboard the Da Vinci and I just want to fly back ! Everything runs to clockwork from the moment you touch down to the moment you sadly leave. We took 2 optional trips to Cairo and Abu Simbel, well worth the early morning start to stand looking at Tutankhamun’s mask and all his treasures - WOW, all I can say is BOOK. Can I also thank Rania our guide who is fantastic, she made our trip with her knowledge and kindness...

Port Said Alexandria

• At some tombs, you may not be permitted to take photographs, and fees for photography are payable at many of the sites.

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• Please ensure that you have enough local currency to take with you for your shore visits as you will not normally have the opportunity to visit a bank. • Only £ Sterling, US Dollars, Euros, Egyptian Pounds, Visa and Mastercard are accepted when paying for optional excursions on board.

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Upper Egypt Locations are approximate. Map is not to scale.

• When visiting holy sites, synagogues, mosques etc., you may be required to observe customs such as covering your head, shoulders and legs. Please respect these local customs. Always ask permission to photograph local people and remember that you may be asked for a tip for the privilege. • Scottish and Northern Irish bank notes are not accepted for exchange in Egypt.

Mediterranean Sea

Giza Saqqara

CRUISING ON THE NILE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Kom Ombo Aswan Philae

Lake Nasser

• Tipping is a way of life in Egypt and everyone you meet will probably ask for a tip or ‘Baksheesh’. It can be annoying at times but it is very much a part of their culture. Guidance regarding tipping of guides, staff and crew on board can be found on page 19.

• There are a large number of boats operating on the Nile and delays occasionally occur at locks. Your boat is likely to moor alongside other Nile boats, during which time views may be obscured by these other vessels and engines must remain running. There may also be a walk through one or more vessels before you reach the bank. • When in Luxor, the boats are moored at Al Boghdadi, which is approximately 7km from the centre of Luxor. • All sightseeing is escorted by an English speaking guide, and is often organised for the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat. Please note: We will try our best to keep to the published itinerary, but there may be occasions, owing to local conditions and/or operational reasons, that may not make it possible to follow the itinerary exactly. However, we will ensure that you visit all the ports of call, and places of interest listed at some stage during your Nile cruise. Optional excursions can only be booked and paid for on board. All excursion prices are subject to change. Children: We do not recommend this holiday for children under 10 years of age. Philae Temple, Aswan

• Occasionally and with little warning, the water level of the Nile can vary, which in turn can affect itineraries. This is caused by the Egyptian authorities altering the flow of water from Lake Nasser. Naturally every effort is made to minimise the effect, but often no warning is given.

Abu Simbel

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M.S. Fleurette ####

uilt in 1989, and recently

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refurbished, the M.S. Fleurette

carries a maximum of just 93 passengers in air-conditioned comfort. Facilities include a bright and airy restaurant, two gift shops, a laundry service and a large lounge with a bar, television, and a small selection of books and board games. There is a small swimming pool on the Sun Deck, with sun loungers, a pool bar and a canopied seating area. You can play table football and table tennis and why not relax with a massage in a secluded open-air area on the Sun Deck (payable locally). For your peace of mind, a doctor is available at each port of call. Safety deposit boxes are available at reception, free of charge. At breakfast, choose from a selection of items at the hot and cold buffet. Lunch and dinner are either buffet or waiter service. Complimentary afternoon tea is occasionally served. Should you require drinks in your cabin, these can be purchased between 0900 and 2300 hours.

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All cabins have a private shower and wc, hairdryer, air-conditioning, an internal telephone, fridge, television and a large window. There are two suites on the Top Deck which each benefit from a double bed and a large seating area with a table and two chairs. There is also one ‘Junior’ suite on the Upper Deck which has a double bed and a small terrace with a table and two chairs. All suites have complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, a safe (free) and bath robes are also provided. Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins. Please note: It is not possible to accommodate a third person in any of the twin berth cabins or the ‘Junior’ suite. A third bed can be placed in the two suites, however, space will be limited and the extra bed is likely to be of a folding or camp bed style and therefore recommended only for children up to 15 years of age.

Evening entertainment includes occasional dancing and theme nights which include a Galabeya Egyptian night, a Nubian folklore evening and belly-dancing. Typical twin cabin

RESERVATIONS

0845 345 0014

We have just returned from a trip on the M.S. Fleurette. We had a marvellous time. All members of the crew from the waiting staff to chefs are very helpful. Waleed and Hani, who were our guides, really knew their stuff. Well worth the money. Everybody wanted to return.

Deck plan

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402

Suite

Junior Suite

403

6

Upper/Top Deck Cabins

401

4

302

306 305

304

308

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307

Top Deck Middle Deck Cabins 5

204

208

206

210

214

216

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202

Upper Deck

Double Bed

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211

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Middle Deck

111

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Just returned today from a one week cruise on board the M.S. Fleurette. It was the BEST holiday ever, especially thanks to the incredible Hesham - the most amazing tour guide in the world - we did 7000 years in 7 days and it was worth every second. Definitely going on an Egyptian cruise again, I would even do the same sites as before if Hesham was the tour guide!

Lower Deck Cabins

217

Reception

Lower Deck 1 Pool

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Restaurant

2 Sun Deck

6

Shop

3 Pool Bar

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Reception

4 Lounge/bar

Facts and Figures

Length:

64m

Built:

1989

Width:

11.80m

Refurbished:

2005/2006

Draught:

1.50m

Official Rating: 5 Star

Registered:

Bureau Veritas

African Safari Club Rating: 4 Star

Cruise Staff:

Egyptian

On board currency:

Egyptian Pounds

Gross Tonnage: 1,170 tons

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M.S. Da Vinci #####

uilt in 1993, and refurbished in

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2006, the M.S. Da Vinci carries a

maximum of 136 passengers in airconditioned comfort. From the moment you enter at reception, you will be assured a warm welcome and friendly smile from all staff on board. Facilities include a restaurant offering excellent views of the scenery as you pass by, a small gift shop, a large lounge with satellite TV, the Panorama lounge bar and a laundry service. Enjoy a cooling dip in the swimming pool and relax with a refreshing drink at the pool bar. There is also a pool table (payable locally), and a separate area off the lounge which has a library area with a small selection of books and where you can play a relaxing game of cards, backgammon or chess. You can also be pampered by taking a massage in a secluded open-air area on the Sun Deck (payable locally). For your peace of mind, a doctor is available at each port of call. Safety deposit boxes are available at reception, free of charge.

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Choose from a wide selection of items at the hot and cold breakfast buffet, whilst lunch and dinner are either buffet or waiter service. Complimentary afternoon tea is served daily. Enjoy a cabin service where you can purchase drinks of your choice between 0900 and 2300 hours.

RESERVATIONS

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Evening entertainment includes occasional dancing and theme nights which include a Galabeya Egyptian night, a Nubian folklore evening and belly-dancing. All cabins are bright and airy and have a private shower (many of which are over a small bath) and wc, hairdryer, individually controlled air-conditioning, an internal telephone, taped music, fridge, satellite TV, a table and two chairs and a large window. Single cabins (211 & 316), which incur a no single supplement, have the above facilities with the exception of the table and chairs. Both have a private shower and wc. There are four suites, two of which are ‘Junior’ and all have a double bedroom with seating area comprising a sofa, safe (free) and a table and two chairs. The two larger suites benefit from the double bedroom and seating area being separate from one another. Each one has complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. All suites have a walk-in shower with power jets, ideal for easing those aches and pains, and bath robes are also provided. Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins. Please note: It may be possible to accommodate a third person in both the twin berth cabins or suites. However, space will be limited and the extra bed is likely to be of a folding or camp bed style and therefore recommended only for children up to 15 years of age.

Deck plan Not to Scale

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Suite Junior Suite Upper Deck Cabins 4

6

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Middle Deck Cabins Lower Deck Cabins

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325

328

323

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327

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319

219

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223

225

216

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211

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210

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203 204

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Upper Deck

3 Pool Bar

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Shop

4 Restaurant

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Reception

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121 122

Panorama Bar

125

119

Lounge

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126

117

120

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2 Sun Deck

123

115

118

1 Pool

124

111

116

112

114

110

Middle Deck

Facts and Figures

Lower Deck

Length:

72m

Width:

13.60m

Built:

1993

Draught:

1.65m

Refurbished:

2006

Registered:

American Bureau of Shipping

Cruise Staff:

Egyptian

On board currency:

Egyptian Pounds

Official Rating: 5 Star African Safari Club Rating: 5 Star Typical twin cabin

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318

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316

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314

309

311

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301

We have just returned from the best holiday we have ever had. The M.S. Da Vinci was first class as were the staff who treated us like royalty. We loved every minute of the trip, the tour guides were wonderful, especially Ahmed who passed on the love of his country and its history to us. We cannot wait to go back, many thanks.

304

Single Cabin

302

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303

Double Bed

Gross Tonnage: 2,466 tons

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Your Ports of Call

Luxor Temple

EDFU

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swan, Egypt's southernmost city, is larger but much quieter

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After Karnak, it is the largest temple in Egypt and was built by the father of Cleopatra around the 1st Century BC in dedication to the falcon-headed god Horus. Probably due to its late construction, the level of preservation is so good that some of the roofs still survive.

Here, the Nile is at its most beautiful - wide, green and sprinkled with pretty islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants, set against high desert hills topped with the Aga Khan’s Mausoleum as a dramatic backdrop.

West Bank of the Nile, and is probably Egypt’s best

than Luxor. Small enough to walk around, the pace of life

Aswan has plenty to see and do. From the romantic Philae Temple set on a flower-filled island, to modern attractions which include the Aswan Dam and the High Dam, with Lake Nasser, the world’s largest man-made lake behind it, and the Nubian Museum. Egypt’s finest temples at Abu Simbel can be reached by road or air from Aswan. You can stroll along the broad Corniche, watch a magnificent sunset while sipping a ‘sundowner’ or visit Aswan’s famous market street, Sharia asSouq, full of the scent and colour of spices and perfumes.

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uxor, Egypt’s tourist capital, has been called the world’s greatest outdoor museum and rightly so, for it is home to

many of Egypt’s most well known temples and tombs. The West Bank is where you will find the fascinating tombs of the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings, including that of Tutankhamun from which a wealth of ancient treasures was recovered. The two giant statues known as the Colossi of Memnon lie close by. Kom Ombo

KOM OMBO ituated on the banks of the Nile, some 30km north of

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Aswan, the Temple is unusual in that it is dedicated to two

gods – Horus, the falcon-headed god and Sobek, the crocodileheaded god. The temple has two of everything to accommodate the two gods, and among the reliefs on the walls - mainly from the time of Ptolemy XII - are detailed a set of medical instruments.

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Also visible here are mummified crocodiles and well-preserved bases of previously full-height walls, allowing you to see how the Egyptians used wooden inserts and water to get the stone blocks to butt up so close.

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On the East Bank lies the awesome Karnak Temple which comprises three main temples, built and enlarged over a thirteen hundred year period. It is still yielding new treasures, including some exquisite statues unearthed in 1989 and now in the Luxor Museum, a visit to which should not be missed. The Luxor Temple runs parallel to the river and was built by Amenophis III in dedication to Amun - the principal God of Thebes during Egypt’s New Kingdom.

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you will have already visited on your Nile Cruise. However,

there is so much more to see and do. On the West Bank there is the Tombs of the Nobles, Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple, the Mortuary Temple of Ramses lll at Medinet Habu and Deir el Medina, the village of the craftsmen who worked in the Valley of the Kings. Or relax as you sail on the Nile to Dendera and visit the Temple which was dedicated to Hathor, the cow-headed goddess of love. A visit to the Luxor Museum is a must and the Mummification Museum is also worth a visit. Perhaps take a camel safari and step back in time as you witness the daily life of the people on the West Bank or experience an amazing sunset on the Nile whilst sailing on a felucca. Also, don’t forget to see the Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple. You can explore the town by taxi, take a leisurely ride in a calèche (horse-drawn carriage), or just simply wander around the town and enjoy bartering in the shops for those holiday souvenirs. Luxor Temple

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et amidst spacious, landscaped grounds, the Maritim Jolie

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Ville is located on a privately owned island, called King’s

Island, and offers excellent facilities and wonderful views of the River Nile. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, the hotel

la carte restaurant • Coffee shop • Ice cream parlour • Daily entertainment programme includes water aerobics, volleyball, table tennis, football and darts • Billiards (payable locally) • Jogging track • Donkey and camel rides, bird watching and fishing trips on the Nile (payable locally) • Nightly evening entertainment • Occasional Egyptian evenings are held at Fellah’s Tent comprising a show, snake charmer and dancing (payable locally) • Gift shops • Giant chess • Beauty salon, gym, massage facilities and two tennis courts (payable locally) • Daily courtesy bus service to the town centre.

offers the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday, yet is just 4km from the centre of Luxor, to which the hotel operates a daily

ACCOMMODATION

courtesy bus service.

The bungalow-style accommodation is situated throughout the grounds. Each bedroom has twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, a terrace, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, safe (free), tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and satellite TV.

Prices from

£249pp See page 21

BOARD BASIS Bed and breakfast.

Typical twin room

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 5 Star • 327 rooms • Ground level • No lifts

FACILITIES Two outdoor pools - one is for adults only, the other is an infinity pool overlooking the Nile • Sun terraces with sun beds and pool towels • Children’s pool and daily Kid’s Club (for children 4 - 12 years, 0930 – 1730 hours, large playground, small zoo) • Poolside snack bar • Lounge • Kings Bar • Jolie Ville buffet-style main restaurant • La Fleur à

HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS You can upgrade to a Superior room. These rooms have been recently refurbished, are larger than standard rooms, have a king size bed, LCD TV and are located in a quiet area within the hotel grounds. Half board and full board are also available. For supplements, please see page 21.

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Mercure Hotel ####

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he modern and spacious Mercure Hotel is set in its own well-tended gardens, just across the road from the Nile.

Suitable for all ages, it is situated in the heart of town, a short walk from the Luxor Museum, the Luxor Temple and is also close to the main shopping area. With its friendly staff and range of amenities, it provides the perfect base from which to explore this bustling and cultural town. The lobby bar is one of the most popular in Luxor and offers guests the chance to unwind after a busy day’s sightseeing.

BOARD BASIS Bed and breakfast.

FACILITIES • Outdoor swimming pool • Sun terrace with sun beds and pool towels • Children’s playground • Pool bar • Buffet-style main restaurant • Two à la carte restaurants, one of which offers French cuisine, a popular restaurant in Luxor for holidaymakers and locals alike • Sabil bar • El Sarab main bar which features occasional evening entertainment with live music • Coffee shop • Gift shop • Crazy Golf • Night-club • Safety deposit box available at reception (free) • Hairdresser and beauty salon (payable locally) • Table tennis • Billiards.

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 4 Star • 314 rooms • 3 blocks • Up to 6 floors • 6 lifts (no lifts in courtyard block). Typical twin room

HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS You can upgrade your room and enjoy a Front Nile View. Half board is also available. For supplements, please see page 21.

ACCOMMODATION All bedrooms have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, a balcony or terrace, air-conditioning and satellite TV. Rooms are either in the main building or in a separate courtyard block.

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his modern hotel is situated in lush tropical gardens in the centre of Luxor, across the road from the Nile and is within

easy walking distance of the resort’s main cultural and historical sites. Towering palms fringe the winding paths between the hotel and the large outdoor swimming pool. Situated in the same grounds as the Sofitel Winter Palace, guests benefit from the use of facilities at both hotels.

FACILITIES • Outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar • Sun terraces with sun beds and pool towels • Poolside bar and restaurant serving lunch-time snacks • In the Sofitel Winter Palace - La Corniche restaurant, 1886 restaurant (jacket and tie/advance booking essential) and Royal bar • In the Sofitel Pavillion Winter – Bougainvillier buffet-style main restaurant • El Tarboush Oriental à la carte restaurant situated in the hotel’s garden • Occasional evening entertainment • Shops • Hairdresser (payable locally) • Table tennis • Pool table (payable locally).

ACCOMMODATION The modern and well-furnished bedrooms have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, balcony, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe (free) and satellite TV.

BOARD BASIS Bed and breakfast.

HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS Half board is available (all meals are taken in the Bougainvillier restaurant). For supplements, please see page 21.

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 5 Star • 116 rooms • 5 floors • 2 lifts

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Typical twin room

Prices from

£229pp See page 21

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Nile Palace is a

modern, well-equipped hotel offering an ideal location in the centre of the tourist district of Luxor. The hotel is just a short walk from a variety of shops, bazaars and restaurants and is also within easy reach of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. You can relax on the

ACCOMMODATION All bedrooms are well-appointed, have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, a balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe (free), hairdryer and satellite TV.

terrace, which is shaded by palm trees, and enjoy fantastic views Typical twin room

over to the West Bank.

BOARD BASIS Bed and breakfast.

FACILITIES • Outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Nile • Sun terrace with sun beds and pool towels • Children’s paddling pool • Poolside snack bar • Nubian buffet-style main restaurant • Italian, Thai and Lebanese à la carte restaurants • Café des Delices offering coffee, pastries and ice-cream • Lobby bar • Courtyard bar • Lounge with terrace overlooking the Nile • Occasional live music in the hotel’s open courtyard • Shopping arcade • Beauty salon (payable locally) • Table tennis and table football • Pool table (payable locally) • Health and Fitness centre, (payable locally) • Gym • Tennis court (court hire and equipment, payable locally).

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et in a peaceful, yet central location overlooking the Nile, the Sonesta St George offers an ideal base as it is within

walking distance of all the amenities and sights of Luxor, such as the Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum. Perhaps tempt yourself with a cocktail in the Nobles Bar, which offers spectacular views

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 5 Star • 302 rooms • 8 floors • 5 lifts

HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS You can upgrade your room and enjoy either a Side Nile, Front Nile or Superior Nile View. Half board and full board are also available. For supplements, please see page 21.

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 5 Star • 342 rooms • 9 floors • 3 lifts HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS You can upgrade your room and enjoy either a Side Nile, Front Nile or Superior Nile View. Half board and full board are also available. For supplements, please see page 21.

of the Nile.

FACILITIES • Outdoor swimming pool • Sun terrace with sun beds and pool towels • Separate children’s section of pool • Jeb’s poolside bar serving lunch-time snacks • Serapis main restaurant offering buffet-style meals • Italian, Japanese and Oriental à la carte restaurants • Coffee shop • Nobles bar which overlooks the Nile • Occasional evening entertainment • Hairdresser (payable locally) • Shopping arcade • Health and Fitness centre featuring massage, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi (payable locally) • Fully equipped gym.

Prices from

£229pp See page 21

ACCOMMODATION The well-furnished bedrooms have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, balcony, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe (free), hairdryer and satellite TV.

BOARD BASIS

Typical twin room

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Hurghada & Makadi Bay SPEND AN EXTRA WEEK IN HURGHADA OR MAKADI BAY WITH A CHOICE OF THREE HOTELS FROM JUST £419pp oth resorts are surrounded by a mountainous backdrop and desert

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landscape. Hurghada has developed over the last 20 years into one of

the largest Red Sea resorts. This bustling resort has a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants yet still manages to retain an informal and relaxed atmosphere. In downtown Hurghada, you can find souvenir shops, local restaurants serving delicious freshly-caught fish and duty-free shopping arcades in the Sekalla area. In the evening, a visit to the new Marina should not be missed – it is a pedestrianised area with many shops, bars and restaurants. Makadi Bay is situated some 30km south of Hurghada. This is a popular, purpose-built resort with hotels built around the bays along this coastline. Daytime activities and evening entertainment tend to be hotel based. The resort is ideal for those wanting a relaxing holiday but with the choice of watersports activities, if you prefer. Lively Hurghada is an approximate 20 minute shuttle bus or taxi drive away. Note: Makadi Bay is an approximate 4 hour coach journey from Luxor; Hurghada is an approximate 4½ hour coach journey from Luxor. These times include a comfort stop of approximately 20 minutes. On the day of departure, you leave your hotel early in the morning with time spent on one of the cruise boats, before being transferred to Luxor airport. Day cabins will be provided (subject to availability). Meals/drinks are not included whilst on board.

Royal Azur Hotel #### Prices from

£459pp

restaurants (extra charge) • Pub • Daily entertainment programme • Regular evening entertainment which includes live bands, theme shows and open-air discos • Shops • Hairdresser, sauna and massage (payable locally) • Giant chess, boules, pool tables and darts • Diving Centre, waterskiing, banana rides, glass-bottom boat trips, horse riding (payable locally) • Safety deposit box available at reception (free) • Shuttle bus service to Hurghada operates twice during the day and evening (payable locally).

See page 21 Typical twin room

he Royal Azur Hotel is located at Makadi Bay, one of the

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most beautiful bays along the Red Sea coast which offers

some of the best snorkelling and diving in the Red Sea. The hotel has an excellent location, situated in well-tended landscaped gardens, which lead down to the hotel’s own section of sandy beach.

ACCOMMODATION

FACILITIES

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• One freshwater and two saltwater swimming pools • Sun terraces with sun beds and pool towels • Children’s pool and Kid’s Club (for children 3-12 years, 1000 -1700 hours) • Swim-up pool bar • Lobby bar • Blue Lagoon buffet-style main restaurant serving breakfast and dinner • Le Rivage beach restaurant serving lunch • Il Rondo Italian restaurant serves dinner • Le Pecheur (seafood) and Al Mandarah (Oriental) à la carte

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All bedrooms are well-appointed, have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, a balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and satellite TV.

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 4 Star • 370 rooms • 3 floors • No lifts

Prices from

£439pp See page 21

Club Azur Hotel #### he Club Azur Hotel is situated in well-tended gardens

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overlooking its own section of beach at Makadi Bay. It has

a unique charm of its own and is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday, but with a wide range of water and sports facilities for the more energetic holidaymaker.

FACILITIES • Swimming pool • Large sun terraces with sun beds and pool towels • Children’s pool, playground and daily Kids Club (for children 4–12 years, 0900 - 1700 hours) • Pool bar • Le Chapeau buffet-style main restaurant serving breakfast and dinner • Makadella beach restaurant serving lunch (breakfast served here twice a week) • Palm bar and Le Terrace offer snacks and pastries • Piccolino Italian restaurant • Sea Treasure (seafood) à la carte restaurant situated on the beach and built in the shape of a ship (extra charge) • Oriental Corner offers Shisha and Egyptian drinks • Ceasers pub and disco • Daily entertainment programme • Regular evening entertainment includes folkloric shows in the Roman Theatre and beach discos • Shops • Giant chess • Hairdresser, sauna and massage (payable locally) • Pool tables • Diving Centre, water-skiing, banana rides,

Grand Azur Horizon Hotel ####

glass-bottom boat trips, horse riding (payable locally) • Safety deposit box available at reception (free) • Shuttle bus service to Hurghada operates twice during the day and evening (payable locally).

ACCOMMODATION

Typical twin room

All of the modern bedrooms have twin beds, a bathroom with shower and wc, a balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and satellite TV.

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 4 Star • 339 rooms • 2/3 floors • No lifts

Prices from

£419pp See page 21

he Grand Azur Horizon Hotel is situated on the outskirts of

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Hurghada, and is just a few minutes walk to the bars, shops

and restaurants in the resort centre. The hotel overlooks its own section of beach and offers the perfect base for relaxing in the sun or enjoying the many sports facilities that are on offer.

FACILITIES • Swimming pool • Sun terraces with sun beds and pool towels • Children’s pool, Kids Club (for children 4-12 years, 0900 - 1700 hours) • Pool bar • Lounge • Lobby bar • Sea Gull buffet-style main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner • La Sieste beach-side restaurant serving lunch • Il Porto Italian restaurant open for dinner (à la carte menu available, extra charge) • Daily entertainment programme • Regular evening entertainment which includes live bands and theme shows • Shops • Giant chess and table football • Hairdresser, sauna and massage (payable locally) • Diving Centre, water-skiing, banana rides, glass bottom boat trips, (payable locally).

ACCOMMODATION The bright and airy bedrooms all have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, a balcony or terrace, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, safe (free), tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

KEY FACTS

All of our hotels in Hurghada and Makadi Bay are offered on an All Inclusive basis, which includes Full board – breakfast, lunch and dinner Day time snacks and ice cream All local beverages including water, soft drinks, juices, draught beer, wine and spirits Non-alcoholic drinks from 0500-0300 and alcoholic drinks from 1000-0300 at Royal Azur Hotel Non and alcoholic drinks from 1000-0200 at Club Azur and Grand Azur Horizon Hotels Free sports activities which include – water polo, aerobic classes, beach volleyball, gym, squash court, two tennis courts, table tennis, non-motorised watersports, eg, snorkelling, windsurfing, pedaloes and canoes NB: Squash and tennis courts are not available at the Grand Azur Horizon Hotel

Official Rating: 4 Star • 410 rooms • 3/5 floors • 8 lifts

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Cairo SPEND AN EXTRA WEEK IN CAIRO WITH A CHOICE OF TWO HOTELS FROM JUST £599pp ust an hour’s flight from Luxor, you arrive at the bustling metropolis of Cairo, Africa’s largest

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city. Modern high rise buildings, which includes the 187m Cairo Tower with its panoramic

views over the city, vie with the narrow alleyways of Old Cairo. There is, of course, the worldfamous Pyramids and Sphinx, Cairo’s mighty fortress, with its alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Egyptian Museum and the famous Khan-el-Khalili bazaar where bartering for souvenirs is a must. Outside the city, you can visit Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt and admire mankind’s oldest stone building – the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser at Sakkara. Not to be missed is the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids. You will certainly not be bored in this amazing city. Just a 3½ hour coach journey from Cairo, Alexandria, known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’ is Egypt’s second largest city. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332BC, it became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt and you can still see remnants of the Greek empire that ruled here over 2,000 years ago. Ptolemy, Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra have all lived here. Perhaps take a full day optional excursion from Cairo and visit the Greco-Roman Museum, the catacombs and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Built close to the site of the original Library, this modern building, with its striking architecture, can hold up to eight million books, has three museums, four art galleries and a planetarium.

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InterContinental Pyramids Park Hotel ##### his large, resort-style hotel, set in well-tended gardens, has

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an ideal location being situated just 2.5km from the

Pyramids, and is only a 25 minute drive from the hustle and bustle of downtown Cairo.

Prices from

£599pp See page 21

ACCOMMODATION

Typical twin room

All bedrooms have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, a balcony or terrace, airconditioning, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV.

FACILITIES

BOARD BASIS

• Large swimming pool • Spacious sun terraces with sun beds and pool towels • Children’s playground • Pool bar • Al Shorfa buffet-style main restaurant • Le Pistou pool bar and restaurant • Italian and Lebanese restaurants • Café • Domo bar • Disco • Shops • Tennis court (payable locally) • Jogging track • Health and Fitness centre with fully equipped gym • Sauna, massage, jacuzzi and steam room (payable locally) • Safety deposit box available at reception (free) • Twice daily shuttle to downtown Cairo (free).

Bed and breakfast.

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 5 Star • 470 rooms • 2 floors • No lifts

HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS You can upgrade to a Superior room. Half board and full board are also available. For supplements, see page 21.

Golden Tulip Flamenco Hotel ####

Prices from

£599pp See page 21

his modern hotel is situated in the heart of Zamalek Island,

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the main residential and diplomatic area of Cairo and is just

a leisurely stroll to the Nile. It is in a convenient location, just 20km from the Pyramids, and is a short taxi drive to the city’s main attractions and downtown Cairo. A selection of shops and restaurants are just a few minutes walk away.

FACILITIES Flamenco Coffee Shop offering a buffet breakfast with lunch and dinner served from a table d’hote menu • Top floor Florencia restaurant serves Spanish and International cuisine at dinner admire the views over Cairo as you listen to live classical music • Postres delicatessen offering freshly baked pastries • The popular Carmen Bar • Top floor Sevilla Cocktail Bar • Shop.

BOARD BASIS Bed and breakfast.

KEY FACTS Official Rating: 4 Star • 174 rooms • 12 floors • 2 lifts

ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS

All of the bedrooms have twin beds, a bathroom with bath, shower and wc, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe (free), hairdryer and satellite TV.

You can upgrade to a Superior room. Half board and full board are also available. For supplements, see page 21

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Useful Information PREPARING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PASSPORTS All British passengers require a passport which must be valid for at least six months after your intended return to the UK. If you are 16 or over and do not yet have a passport our recommendation is that you should apply for one at least six weeks before your holiday. First-time adult passport holders, and for those children applying for an adult passport that were previously included in a parent’s passport will need to have an interview as part of the passport application process. This does not apply to people who held their own passport as a child. All children, from new-born babies to the age of 15, who are not already included on a parent’s or guardian’s passport, must now have their own child passport (valid for five years). Once they reach their 16th birthday they then become eligible for a standard 10-year passport and their details must be removed from their parents’ passport. Please note, these details may change and it is your responsibility to ensure that your passport is correct and valid.

VISAS

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British passport holders require a visa to visit Egypt. A Single Entry Tourist visa is required. It is valid for six months from the date of issue and allows a maximum stay of three months from the date of arrival. The cost is £15 per visa and can be obtained from the Egyptian Consulate in London prior to departure. However, they can also be purchased on arrival at Luxor Airport at a cost of £13 per visa. This includes a small handling fee which enables our Agent to obtain a visa on your behalf and minimise any delays. Alternatively, a visa can be purchased at Luxor Airport for US$15 from one of the banks in the arrivals hall - please inform an African Safari Club representative, who will be happy to give you directions. If any of these details change or should new visa fees or any other tourist tax be imposed, we will write and let you know, time permitting. We regret that we cannot be held responsible for impositions such as this as they are totally beyond our control. If you or any member of your party is not a British citizen or holds a non British passport,

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you must check passport and visa requirements with the Egyptian Consulate. It is the responsibility of all passengers to ensure that they have the necessary documents and visas for travel to Egypt. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

queries. Please also refer to our Booking Conditions.

FLIGHT CHECK-IN Our flights to Egypt are operated by Monarch Airlines (MON) from Gatwick South Terminal and from Manchester, Terminal 1. The airline operates a ‘common check-in’ procedure which will allow you to check-in at any of their respective desks.

VACCINATIONS

YOUR LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE

At the time of going to press there are no compulsory inoculation or vaccination requirements for entry into Egypt. However, your GP will be able to tell you which vaccinations are currently recommended by the Department of Health and you should contact your doctor at least 8 weeks before departure. Whilst we understand malaria is not prevalent in Egypt, we strongly recommend that you consult your GP or pharmacist for further advice.

Your luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage. The luggage allowance on domestic flights is generally 23kg per passenger. Luggage in excess of the allowance is at the airline’s discretion and excess baggage charges will apply for all luggage which is over the permitted weight. Your baggage is the responsibility of the airline from check-in to recovery at your destination. Please also refer to our Booking Conditions. Further details can be found in our General Information Booklet which will be sent with your Confirmation Invoice.

PREGNANCY Airlines may refuse permission for women to fly who will be 28 weeks or more pregnant on the date of the return travel. Failure to comply with airline regulations may result in cancellation and denial of boarding and we cannot be held responsible for any such occurrence.

DVT - ‘ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME’ There has been concern and publicity about Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) suffered by some passengers, especially on long haul flights. If you have any concerns about this, we recommend that you contact your GP for advice.

TRAVEL ADVICE The Foreign & Commonwealth Office may have issued information about your holiday destination. We advise you to check this information on the internet at www.fco.gov.uk/travel. You can also telephone the advice unit on 0845 850 2829.

YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS After we have received full payment and about 14 days before departure, we will send you your travel documents. Please check them carefully, and contact us immediately if you have any

INTERNAL FLIGHTS Airline schedules for internal flights within Egypt could mean that you have to travel at unsociable hours, although every endeavour will be made by our local agent to arrange flights at more convenient times.

SPECIAL NEEDS AND REQUESTS Should you have any special requests such as dietary requirements for example, you should notify us at the time of booking or, at the very latest, 14 days prior to your departure from the UK. Whilst African Safari Club will do everything possible to ensure your requests are met, we regret we are unable to guarantee them. Our holidays or shower and bathroom facilities may not be entirely suitable for people with certain disabilities, poor mobility or special needs. If you would like advice, or if you are in any doubt, please telephone us. Please also refer to our Booking Conditions.

THINGS TO TAKE WITH YOU It is advisable to include the following items in your luggage: first-aid kit, insect repellent, torch, high-factor suntan lotion and diarrhoea pills. If you wear spectacles or contact lenses, we recommend that you take a spare pair.

This holiday was the best holiday that I have ever been on! Looking back on the trip I am amazed at how much we got done in just one week! The temples and tombs were fascinating and each was unique and had its own story. It would be extremely difficult to become bored with a trip like this! I would go again in the morning and do it all over again if I could! I didn't want to leave! I will certainly be back on the M.S. Da Vinci and can only hope that when I return Ayman will be there once more! It was a truly great experience and one that I shall never forget.

YOUR HEALTH

SETTLING YOUR ACCOUNT

In common with many tropical countries, general standards of hygiene and safety in Egypt may differ from those in Europe. You should, therefore, exercise greater caution for your own protection and health. The risk of insect bites may be reduced by the use of repellent sprays and by covering up whenever possible, especially at night. To minimise the risk of stomach upset, you should avoid too much fruit, drinks with ice and excess sunbathing. Make sure that you drink plenty of bottled water which can be purchased from the bar and during meal times. When eating out, ensure to eat only in reputable establishments which conform to International health and hygiene standards. Remember to take adequate supplies of any prescribed medication.

After embarkation, an on board account is automatically opened and credit facilities are available to you for the duration of the cruise. You sign for drinks, settling your account the evening prior to disembarkation and purchases thereafter can only be paid for in cash. Optional excursions or items from the shop are paid for at the time of purchase. Your account can be settled by means of cash or by Visa or Mastercard.

LOCAL CUSTOMS During Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, which is expected to be from approximately 21 August - 19 September 2009, the pace of life tends to be much slower between the hours of sunrise and sunset. However, tourist facilities, hotels and Nile River cruises should generally be unaffected, although banks and shops opening hours may change and some local establishments may also stop serving alcohol between these hours.

EXCURSIONS Do not forget to take strong and comfortable footwear or walking shoes as some of the excursions involve walking over rough terrain or for long distances. You should speak to your Tour Leader or Tour Guide on board prior to booking your excursions if you have any concerns, or if you have any medical condition that may prevent you from participating. Optional excursions on board will be quoted in £ sterling and Egyptian Pounds. All payments made by credit card will be charged in Egyptian Pounds, converted at the Central Bank of Egypt exchange rate on the day of transaction. Please note: all purchases will normally be shown on your credit card statement in £ sterling, along with the credit card company’s rate of exchange, which may differ from the local rate given on board.

GRATUITIES Crew and Staff - Upon embarkation, UK £15 per person will be collected by your Tour Leader. This will be distributed amongst the crew and staff on the boat and also the driver(s), boatmen and any other personnel who have provided services during your shore visits. Your Tour Leader/Guide is not permitted to accept any monies for themselves from these funds. Tour Leader/Guide - If you have been happy with the service of your Tour Leader/Guide, you may wish to thank them by way of a separate discretionary gratuity at the end of your cruise and this can be given directly to them. We suggest UK £1.50 per person per day.

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted on Monarch Airlines. A strict non-smoking policy operates in the restaurant and in the cabins. There are designated smoking areas in the lounge.

GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKLET With your Confirmation Invoice we will send you our General Information Booklet which contains more details about your holiday to Egypt. Please read this carefully as we are sure you will find it very useful and it will help you to make the most of your holiday.

HOLIDAY INSURANCE We have arranged a holiday insurance policy through Matthew Gerard Travel Insurance Services Ltd. Please indicate on the booking form if required. The following provides brief details of the cover. Full details are available on request. The insurance policy will be sent with your Confirmation Invoice, please read it carefully as there are conditions and exclusions. Please note: This policy is for U.K. residents only. PERIOD OF COVER Cancellation cover is effective from the day we receive your booking form and deposit (or full payment if your booking is made less than 56 days before the day of departure) until the day of travel. In respect of all other sections of the policy, cover is effective from the day of travel as shown on your Confirmation Invoice until the day you return. ENQUIRIES AND CLAIMS If you have any query concerning this insurance, would like to make a claim or need to disclose any facts or pre-existing medical conditions that may be material to the risk, please contact Matthew Gerard Travel Insurance Services Ltd, PO Box 48, Woking, Surrey GU22 9YW. Telephone: 0844 544 9910 (General Enquiries); 0844 544 9919 (Claims); 0844 544 9915 (Disclosure of material facts). Please note: All material facts must be declared to MGTIS. Failure to do so may affect your rights under the terms of the policy. A material fact is a fact likely to influence insurers in the acceptance or assessment of the insurance (e.g. your own state of health or that of a close relative). If you are in any doubt as to whether a fact is “material” then, for your own protection, it must be disclosed. Should it be necessary to make a claim through this, or any other insurance policy, African Safari Club cannot be held responsible for any excess on your insurance policy.

SUMMARY OF COVER Personal Possessions up to £2,000 Single Article Limit £250 Total Valuables Limit £250 Delayed Luggage (excess of 12 hours) up to £150 Loss of Passport, Tickets and Documents up to £200 Personal Money up to £300 Personal Accident up to £25,000 Cancellation up to £3,000 Curtailment up to £3,000 Medical and Repatriation Expenses up to £5,000,000 Hospital Benefit (£15 per 24 hours) up to £400 Personal Liability up to £2,000,000 Travel Delay (£20 first 12 hours; £10 each additional 12 hour period) up to £200 Abandonment (after 24 hours) up to £3,000 Missed Departure up to £500 Legal Expenses up to £10,000

Cover excludes the first £65 of each claim

For premiums, please refer to page 20

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Nile Cruise Holiday Prices Dep Date

M.S. FLEURETTE M.S. DA VINCI

Philae Temple, Aswan

Dep Date

M.S. FLEURETTE M.S. DA VINCI

05, 12, 19, 26 Jan 09

£599

£649

01, 08, 15, 22 Jun 09

£549

£599

02, 09 Feb 09

£649

£699

29 Jun 09

£579

£629

16 Feb 09

£699

£749

06, 13 Jul 09

£579

£629

23 Feb 09

£679

£729

20, 27 Jul 09

£599

£649

02, 09 Mar 09

£679

£729

03, 10, 17, 24 Aug 09

£629

£679

16, 23, 30 Mar 09

£649

£699

31 Aug 09

£649

£699

06 Apr 09

£819

£869

07, 14, 21, 28 Sep 09

£649

£699

13 Apr 09

£749

£799

05, 26 Oct 09

£649

£699

20, 27 Apr 09

£629

£679

12 Oct 09

£679

£729

04, 11, 18, 25 May 09

£599

£649

19 Oct 09

£699

£749

Prices are in £’s per person based on two adults sharing a Lower Deck twin cabin. Single Supplement - Cabin numbers 211 & 316 on M.S. Da Vinci and 111 & 202 on M.S. Fleurette have no single supplement. A supplement of 30% applies to all other cabins (Suites are not available for sole occupancy).

Upgrade your cabin

M.S. FLEURETTE Middle Deck Cabin £20 pp Upper/Top Deck Cabin £40 pp M.S. DA VINCI Middle Deck Cabin £30 pp Upper Deck Cabin £50 pp

Suite £100 pp

Junior Suite £130 pp

Suite £170 pp

Your Holiday Price Includes:

Children’s Cruise Reductions

Insurance Premiums

• Return Economy Class flights between

Aged 10-15 (1 child sharing with two adults) - 20% off holiday price Aged 10-15 (2 children sharing with one adult) - one child at 20% off holiday price and one at 10% off holiday price Aged 10-15 (1 child sharing with one adult or 2 children in a separate cabin) - 10% off holiday price

Duration of Cover

Adult

Child (12-17)

Up to 10 days Up to 17 days Up to 24 days Up to 31 days Extra 7 days

£22 £25 £33 £40 £11

£11 £12 £16 £20 £5

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Gatwick and Luxor. Seven night Nile cruise in a twin berth cabin on the Lower Deck. 10 excursions whilst cruising on the Nile, (see Your Holiday Itinerary on page 4). All port and airport taxes. Coach transfers between overseas airport, the boat and hotel where applicable. Full board throughout cruise. £1 per person ATOL protection contribution (APC). Fuel surcharge.

Not Included: • Holiday Insurance. • Egypt visa charges. • Optional shore excursions. • UK £15 per person for gratuities. (see page 19 for further details).

• Items of a personal nature, such as drinks,

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Junior Suite £80 pp

additional gratuities etc.

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Children’s Hotel Reductions Aged 2-12 (1 child sharing with two adults) - 20% off hotel price Aged 2-12 (2 children sharing with one adult) one child at 20% off hotel price and one at 10% off hotel price Aged 2-12 (1 child sharing with one adult or 2 children in a separate room) - 10% off hotel price

All premiums include 17.5% Insurance Premium Tax. NB: Above premiums are approximately double for those passengers aged between 65 and 74 and approximately four times the amount shown above for those passengers aged between 75 and 79 on date of departure. Maximum duration of cover for clients aged between 75 and 79 is 31 days. Clients aged 80 and over must first call the Health Check number on 0844 544 9915 to obtain acceptance of insurance cover from Matthew Gerard. Cover excludes the first £65 of each claim, except for property damage only falling under Personal Liability cover, which excludes the first £250 of each claim.

Please note: Children’s reductions shown above do not apply to Manchester flight supplements. Please note: This brochure, entitled ‘African Safari Club Nile River Cruises January 2009 - October 2009’ published in December 2008 is valid until replaced by a later issue. It must be read in conjunction with our Booking Conditions and Egypt Booking Form.

Extra Week Prices Arrival Date in Hotel

Jolie Ville

Mercure

Sofitel Pavillion

05 Jan 09 12 Jan 09 19 Jan 09 26 Jan 09 02 Feb 09 09 Feb 09 16 Feb 09 23 Feb 09 02 Mar 09 09 Mar 09 16 Mar 09 23 Mar 09 30 Mar 09 06 Apr 09 13 Apr 09 20 Apr 09 27 Apr 09 04 May 09 11 May 09 18 May 09 25 May 09 01 Jun 09 08 Jun 09 15 Jun 09 22 Jun 09 29 Jun 09 06 Jul 09 13 Jul 09 20 Jul 09 27 Jul 09 03 Aug 09 10 Aug 09 17 Aug 09 24 Aug 09 31 Aug 09 07 Sep 09 14 Sep 09 21 Sep 09 28 Sep 09 05 Oct 09 12 Oct 09 19 Oct 09 26 Oct 09

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Steigenberger Sonesta Nile Palace St. George

£309 £309 £309 £319 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £459 £549 £309 £269 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £299 £309 £309 £309 £309

Royal Azur

Club Azur

Grand Azur Horizon

Pyramids Park

Golden Tulip

£339 £319 £319 £319 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £359 £379 £399 £359 £299 £259 £259 £259 £259 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £259 £259 £259 £259 £369 £389 £389 £389 £389

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£439 £439 £439 £449 £479 £479 £479 £479 £489 £489 £489 £489 £489 £529 £599 £519 £479 £459 £459 £459 £459 £459 £459 £459 £459 £489 £499 £499 £499 £549 £579 £579 £579 £569 £459 £459 £459 £459 £569 £579 £579 £579 £579

£419 £419 £419 £429 £459 £459 £459 £469 £479 £479 £479 £479 £479 £519 £589 £499 £459 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £469 £479 £479 £479 £529 £569 £569 £569 £549 £429 £429 £429 £429 £549 £569 £569 £569 £569

£669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £669 £759 £749 £669 £629 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £599 £629 £659 £659 £659 £659 £659 £659 £659 £659 £689 £699 £699 £699 £699

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55% Included £159 £299 n/a £199 £319 £479 n/a

30% n/a n/a n/a Included n/a n/a n/a n/a

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70% Included £129 £249 n/a n/a n/a n/a £119

70% Included £109 £219 n/a n/a n/a n/a £159

Prices are in £’s per person based on two adults sharing a standard twin room.

Supplements (per person per week) Single Room 60% Bed and Breakfast Included Half Board Basis £189 Full Board Basis £369 All Inclusive n/a Front Nile View Room £159 Side Nile View Room n/a Superior Nile View Room n/a Superior Room £199

55% Included £99 n/a n/a £39 n/a n/a n/a

55% Included £119 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

70% Included £159 £299 n/a £159 £119 £319 n/a

Please note: All holidays include transfers. Transfers to Luxor and Hurghada are by coach. Extra week in Cairo includes return flights.

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Excursion Programme selection of exciting optional daytime and evening

HURGHADA AND MAKADI BAY

excursions that can be taken during your hotel stay in Egypt

Giftun Island (full day) - EG£205, approx. £25 Relax on board as you sail to Giftun Island, which is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. Lunch is taken on board (snorkelling equipment - mask and fins, included).

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are shown below. A full programme of excursions will be available in resort.

LUXOR West Bank Highlights (half day) - EG£420, approx. £51 Visit the Tombs of the Nobles, the Mortuary Temple of Ramses lll at Medinet Habu and Deir el Medina. Dendera (full day) - EG£420, approx. £51 Cruise on the Nile to Dendera and have a guided tour of the Temple. A buffet lunch is taken on board. Camel Safari (1 - 2 hours) - EG£100, approx. £12 Witness the daily life of the people who live on the West Bank. Sunset on the Nile (1 - 2 hours) - EG£100, approx. £12 Take a leisurely sail on the Nile by felucca and watch the spectacular sunset.

Sunset Safari - EG£250, approx. £30 Drive into the desert and at a Bedouin village see how the local people live, enjoy a barbecue and Bedouin show as the sun sets. Cairo by air (full day) - EG£1500, approx. £182 Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the Citadel. Lunch is included. Cairo by road (full day) - EG£500, approx. £61 Sites visited as above. Total journey time is approx. 5 hours each way with a short comfort stop made en route. Queen Isis (half day) - EG£170, approx. £21 Enjoy a cruise on the Red Sea in an enclosed catamaran, with its large glass bottom and admire the corals and colourful tropical fish without getting your feet wet.

CAIRO Pyramids Excursion (half day) - EG£200, approx. £24 Visit the famous Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Citadel Excursion (full day) - EG£470, approx. £57 Visit the famous Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Cairo’s mighty fortress, with its alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali and the colourful and bustling Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. Lunch is included. Memphis Excursion (full day) - EG£470, approx. £57 Visit Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt, with its enormous statue of Ramses ll, before continuing to mankind’s oldest stone building – the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser at Sakkara. You also visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Lunch is included. Classic Excursion (full day) - EG£470, approx. £57 Visit the Egyptian Museum, and the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Lunch is included. Highlights of Alexandria (full day) - EG£715, approx. £87 Visit the Greco-Roman Museum, the Catacombs and Alexandria’s famous Library – the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Lunch is included. Please note: Excursions are only bookable locally, can only be operated subject to a minimum number of participants and are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. Approximate prices are based on an exchange rate of EG£8.24 to £1 sterling as at 11 Dec. ‘08.

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Prices may fluctuate dependent on the current rate of exchange.

RESERVATIONS

0845 345 0014

My husband and I had a most incredible two week Nile cruise holiday on the M.S. Da Vinci and would say that this was a holiday of a lifetime, the crew and staff, and restaurant waiters had a great sense of humour, food was marvellous, and would highly recommend to anyone who is unsure about this holiday to give it a whirl, it is hectic but so enjoyable. Tour guides were incredible with their great knowledge. Our second week was spent at the Mercure hotel and another lovely week. Thanks to all!

Flight Information GATWICK

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

You fly direct from Gatwick to Luxor with Monarch Airlines, aboard their Airbus A330 aircraft.

Relax and enjoy hot and cold complimentary refreshments including beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks, light snacks, newspapers, internet access, TV screen and comfortable seating away from the bustling departures areas at both Gatwick and Manchester.

In Economy Class you have a 29 - 31” seat pitch, a luggage allowance of 25kg (which includes 5kg hand luggage) and a meal service appropriate to the time of day. MANCHESTER You can also fly direct from Manchester to Luxor with Monarch Airlines, aboard their Boeing 767 aircraft. In Economy Class you have a 30” seat pitch, a luggage allowance of 25kg (which includes 5kg hand luggage) and a meal service appropriate to the time of day. Manchester Flight Supplement £35 per person return

Executive Lounge - £20 per person FLIGHT TIMINGS Depart Gatwick: Arrive Luxor:

Mon 0900 Mon 1605

Depart Luxor: Arrive Gatwick:

Mon 1735 Mon 2100

Depart Manchester Arrive Luxor:

Mon 0900 Mon 1615

Depart Luxor: Arrive Manchester:

Mon 1730 Mon 2115

FLYING TIMES Gatwick – Luxor Manchester – Luxor

5 hours 25 minutes 5 hours 45 minutes

(All timings and flying times are approximate).

What a superb holiday! M.S. Da Vinci is comfortable, clean and well maintained. The weather fantastic, although we had some clouds one day!! The tombs and temples going back up to 5,000+ years are fascinating. However, for us, the holiday was truly made exceptional by two factors: actually cruising the Nile; and our tour guide Sherif - a young man with humour, enthusiasm and knowledge to spare. We recommend this wonderful cruise to everyone. My recent cruise on the M.S. Fleurette was one of my best holidays and one which was very memorable for me, as I travelled alone but met so many fantastic fellow travellers who made my birthday one which I will remember forever. Our two tour guides were great and their knowledge of Egypt was superb. The standard of the cabin was very good and all the onboard staff excellent. Thank you, I will be back again!! Just returned from a weeks cruise on M.S. Fleurette. Great value for money and an ideal introduction to the ancient sites of Egypt. Tour guides are excellent and bring the history to life. Highly recommended for first-time visitors. Good organisation by African Safari Club throughout. Brilliant cruise, the staff on board were great fun and so helpful. The whole cruise including the trips was first class and the cabins cool and very clean. The guide “H” was fantastic, great knowledge and brilliant sense of humour. I highly recommend this cruise to everyone. Over 100 testimonials are available on our website: www.africansafariclub.com

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Nile River Cruises January 2009 - October 2009 Telephone: 0845 345 0014 Facsimile: 020 8466 0020 Email: [email protected] Website: www.africansafariclub.com Book online: www.africansafariclub.com/nilecruises/bookonline African Safari Club Ltd Northside House Tweedy Road Bromley, Kent BR1 3WA Personal callers welcome ESTABLISHED 1967

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