Egypt for less this August

Discover Egypt is knocking up to £100 off Nile cruises in August, plus up to £80 off an extra week in Luxor and up to £70 off an extra week in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, for departures on 02, 09, 16 and 23 August.

A Nile cruise on the superb 5* Viking Princess on a full board basis is now £759 per person, including flights from Manchester, full board cruise with 10 land excursions and transfers in resort. For Gatwick departures prices from £799 per person. Alternatively a seven night Nile cruise the 5* deluxe Royal Viking is just £899 per person.

Guests have the option to extend their holiday by seven nights in Luxor, staying at the 5* Sofitel Karnak on a bed and breakfast basis from just £99 per person or in El Gouna from £199 stating at the 3* Arena Inn on the centre of the resort on a bed and breakfast basis.

Highlights of the cruise include sightseeing at ancient sites such as the Colossi of Memnon, Esna and Edfu, Aswan and its High Dam. At Aswan guests then have the option of adding a trip to Abu Simbel, the two breathtaking temples built by Ramses II.

Back in Luxor travellers will see the famous sights of Luxor such as the Valley of the King and Queens, including the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Temples of Karnak. Those that include an extra week will also have chance to relax and enjoy the first class facilities of the Sofitel Karnak on the banks of the Nile.

Choose El Gouna for the option to go scuba diving or snokelling in one of the world’s best dive locations. Holidaymakers can also visit the many beautiful beaches and uninhabited islands; enjoy great shopping, spa centres and a good selection of bars and restaurants.

For reservations and more information, visit: discoveregypt.co.uk