NEW YEAR. 12 Days Encompassing Egypt including 5* Nile Cruise & Gala Dinner.

Join Travel Buddies as we embark once more on this incredible journey through Egypt, Visit Hurghada, Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. With time to relax in Hurghada at 2 beautiful hotels, a 3 night Nile cruise and visits to all of the top "Must See" sights in Egypt. This is really not to be missed. What a perfect way to start 2025!

Day 1. Sunday 29th December. Hurghada
After meeting at the airport we will meet the rest of the group and board our flight. Upon arrival in Hurghada we will take our private transfer to our hotel.

We will be sharing twin rooms at the Golden Beach Resort on an all inclusive basis, sharing twin rooms. There is also the option to have a room to yourself for an additional £385 for the trip. This will need to be paid at the same time as the balance.

Featuring a private sandy beach along the Red Sea, Golden Beach Resort is an all-inclusive holiday resort about 15 km northwest of Hurghada. It has 7 restaurants and 8 bars.

Set in a lush garden with palm trees, Golden Beach Resort has air-conditioned rooms with private balconies overlooking the sea.

The hotel has a Heated Aqua park with 12 Slides, tennis courts, a minigolf course, and diving classes can be arranged at the beach.

Meals. All Inclusive upon arrival

Day 2. Monday 30th December. Hurghada
Free day to relax at the hotel.

Meals. All Inclusive

Day 3. Tuesday 31st December. Hurghada - Cairo
At 12:00 noon we will transfer from our hotel in Hurghada to Cairo, arrive at our hotel and meet our guide for a briefing explaining the tour itinerary. Overnight stay at our 4* Pyramids Resort by Jaz hotel in Cairo with New Year Gala Dinner.

Day 4. Wednesday 1st January. Cairo
Today we tour the City of Cairo, beginning with the Egyptian Museum where you may view the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, then to the Coptic area to visit the Hanging Church, and then into Mohamed Ali Mosque and Saladin Citadel. Afterwards we make our way to the old Cairo Bazaar, Khan El Khalili, with its maze of intriguing alleyways that are home to numerous souvenir stalls and coffee shops. Overnight stay at our 4* hotel in Cairo.

Meals, Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 5. Thursday 2nd January. Cairo - Aswan
After breakfast we start the tour by visiting the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau, before heading to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid - the first completed pyramid in Egypt - as well as ancient Pharaonic tombs. Overnight on sleeper train to Aswan.

Meals Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6. Friday 3rd January. Aswan. Nile Cruise
Arrive in Aswan. Transfer to our Nile Cruise. We begin the day with a tour of the romantic Philae Temple - perched atop a picturesque island, its beautiful location is reached by small motor boat, making a truly magnificent approach to the site. Overnight on our Nile Cruise.

Meals Lunch, Dinner

Day 7. Saturday 4th January. Nile Cruise. Kom Ombo
Sail down the Nile in style, relaxing on deck whilst observing rural life on the shores and taking in the changing landscape of the mighty river. Today we visit the temple of Kom Ombo - its perfectly symmetrical twin entrances overlook the spectacular riverside. Continue along the Nile towards the city of Luxor, often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum and home to some of the grandest monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes. Overnight on our 5* Nile Cruise. *Optional extra: Visit Abu Simbel - the stupendous Sun Temple of Ramses the Great, located at the southernmost tip of ancient Egypt’s borders.

Meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8. Sunday 5th January. Nile Cruise- Luxor. Nile Cruise.
After breakfast, we arrive in Luxor, beginning the day with a tour of the East Bank of the Nile. Here you will experience the immense Karnak Temple, considered by some as Egypt’s most important Pharaonic site - the country’s powerhouse of ancient times; as well as the magnificent Luxor Temple where visitors are greeted by the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight on our 5* Nile Cruise.

Meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9. Monday 6th January. Luxor- Hurghada
After breakfast we explore the West Bank of Luxor, starting the tour with the world famous Valley of the Kings, the richest archaeological site on earth. Then on to the breath taking Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir al-Bahri), built for the only woman to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. Finally we visit the great Colossi of Memnon - the last remains of Amenophis III's temple. We then take the A/C bus to Hurghada for a further three nights relaxing at The Arabia Azur Hotel.

This all-inclusive Red Sea resort offers an outdoor Olympic pool, a long private beach and private pier. It offers rooms with balconies overlooking the sea, 5 minutes’ drive from Hurghada’s bustling Al Sakala district.

Decorated with pastel colours, Arabia Azur’s rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows opening to a balcony or terrace with sea or pool views. Each is equipped with minibar and a satellite TV.

We can spend a lazy afternoon on loungers on the hotel’s private beach or beside the sports pool and explore the lagoon reef, just off the sandy beach. The health club offers relaxing body treatments and a gym.

The Arabia Azur Hotel covers a wide range of cuisines, Oriental and modern fusion. The Marina Beach Bar offers cocktails and buffet meals accompanied with Red Sea views.

Meals. Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10. Tuesday 7th January - Hurghada
Free time to relax at the hotel or explore the area.

All Inclusive.

Day 11. Wednesday 8th January - Hurghada
Free time to relax at the hotel or explore the area.

All Inclusive.

Day 12. Thursday 9th January Hurghada- UK
Free time to relax at the hotel or explore the area before taking our transfer to the airport at around 15.00.

What is included

• Qualified English speaking Egyptologist
• 2 nights in Hurghada on an all inclusive basis staying at the Golden Beach Resort
• 3 nights in Hurghada on an all inclusive basis staying at the Arabia Azur Resort
• Two nights at a 4* star hotel in Cairo on a half board basis.
• Three nights aboard a 5* Nile Cruise on a full board basis “M/S Radamis II or similar”
• Two ways A/C bus: Hurghada- Cairo/ Luxor- Hurghada
• One way sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan
• Guided tours of the Pyramids and Cairo city Guided tours of Aswan; Valley of the Kings; Kom Ombo and Luxor Temples
• Airport pickup and transfers Transportation in A/C bus Entrance fees to sites visited
• New Year Gala Dinner

What's not included

• Visa (allow approx. GBP25)
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Tipping kitty (allow GBP £50) Tour guide tips
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
• Flights

You need to book your own flights. The tour leader will be travelling on the following flight with with EasyJet Airlines which are £245.36 not including luggage. We would advise to book your flight as soon as possible after booking on to the trip as they are likely to rise the sooner we get to the date of departure. You are more than welcome to book different flights from a more convenient airport and can meet the group at the hotel. (in this instance you will need to book your own airport transfers)

29/12/24
Depart London Gatwick 12.40 Arrive Hurghada 20.00 Flight Number EZY8745

09/01/25
Depart Hurghada 17.40 Arrive London Gatwick 21.30 Flight Number EZY8744

COST
The price of the above tour is £1499. All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:
A non refundable deposit of £100 If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £1399 needs to be paid by the 13th November 2024 in to the following business account.

Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust
Account number: 83664597
Sort Code: 40-40-14
Reference: 2T0025086 Your First and Last Name
(Please note that we do not accept Credit Cards)
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By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to our cancellation policies and that you have read and agree to:

Travel Buddies UK Limited Terms & Conditions

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.
You are responsible for ensuring that you are covered by insurance for the trip and in particular all activities that you undertake outside of the Travel Buddies itinerary.

You will need to have a minimum of 6 months validity left on your passport from the return date to the UK in order to be able to travel

We really look forward to having you join the trip! :)