Take a journey into Egypt's past

Specialist luxury UK based travel company, Ancient Sands, is offering the ultimate 14-day tour to the heart of historic Egypt between May 4th and 17th 2007, with subsequent tour dates to come.

At £1,728.00 (excluding airport tax) per person, this unique tour offers incredible value for money combining archaeology, legend and myth with luxury accommodation both on land and sea and the best in traditional cuisine. With the renowned Egyptologist and international best-selling author, Robert Bauval, as guest speaker, clients will enjoy selected exclusive tours, inspiring lectures and world class accommodation including a seven-night Nile cruise on the five-star MS St. George (Sonesta) visiting the ancient sites of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Ramses III.

There are also ‘private and exclusive’ visits to the breathtaking Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Temples of Horus at Edfu and Isis on Philae Island and the Cairo Antiquities Museum (to see the treasures of Tutankhamen).

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A flexible itinerary allowing plenty of free time and entertainment includes special optional extras such as a side trip to Abu Simbel, a hot air balloon ride in Luxor, and a sound and light show at the Giza Plateau.

Ancient Sands holidays are only available direct and not through travel agents. The Ancient Sands holiday at £1,728.00 includes international and domestic flights, transfers to and from Cairo airport, five-star accommodation, entry visas upon arrival, daily buffet breakfast at hotels plus meals included on the itinerary, VIP access to sites and temples, private Egyptologist and guide, talks with Robert Bauval, entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary, all hotel taxes and service charges, Nile cruise and site visits in an air conditioned bus.

To book this amazing holiday, visit ancientsands.co.uk.