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Affordable luxury from the leadingindependent specialist holiday company

price promise 100% financial protection private transfers

scheduled, charter & no frills flights from your local airport

25Years

ANNIVERSARY

1988-2013

C

LASS

IC COLLECTION HOLIDAYS

EGYPTRed Sea beaches, City culture & Nile cruises

2012/13

Reasons to book with us

Professional reservations team with personal knowledge of our hotels

Long standing relationships with hoteliers, airlines and transfer companies

Regular health and safety checks at all hotels

Representatives available in resort for advice and assistance

Fully bonded and licensed UK tour operator - your money is fully protected and safe

No need for you to spend hours trawling the internet

Excellent value holidays - Price Promise guaranteed

Tailor-made for you

We can book:

Fully inclusive holidays including accommodation, private transfers and flights from your local airport

Hotel accommodation plus private transfers

Hotel accommodation only

PRICEPROMISE

In the unlikely event that you find a more competitive price at

the time of booking, we guarantee to match the price,

AND offer an additional £10 per adult saving.

see page 74

COvER IMAgES (from left) grand Rotana Resort & Spa (p24), Pyramids at giza, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (p56), Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay (p45) Stella di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa(p21)

We are proud to be the UK’s leading

independent specialist company providing

tailor-made luxury hotel holidays to a wide

range of sophisticated properties in Egypt.

Established in 1988, we’re delighted to be

celebrating our 25 year anniversary in 2013

and in this regard, we would like to say a

big thank you to everyone associated with

our company.

We enjoy a truly unique relationship with

our UK travel agent partners, our overseas

agents, and the top hoteliers in each of

our resorts, and you can rest assured that

you will enjoy the highest levels of service,

plus 100% financial

protection, when you

travel with us.

Thank you for

choosing Classic.

Celebrating 25 years of luxury

25Years

ANNIVERSARY

1988-2013

C

LASS

IC COLLECTION HOLIDAYS

Contact us freephone 0800 008 7288 We are open every day until 10pmMonday to Saturday 9am-10pm & Sunday 10am-10pm

Welcome to Egypt 4-7

Classic tailor-made service 8-11

100% financial protection 9

Private transfers 9

Our resort service 9

Loyal customers & champagne gifts 11

Holiday vouchers 11

Classic family 12-13

Classic spa 14-15

Classic diving 16-17

Sharm el Sheikh 18-30

Dahab 31-33

Taba Heights 34-36

Port ghalib 37-39

Hurghada & Soma Bay 40-45

El gouna 46-48

Cairo 49-53

Luxor 54-59

Aswan 60-62

Classic Nile cruises 63-70

Flight details 71

Booking form & holiday information 72-73

Booking conditions 74-75

CONTENTS

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WELCOME TO egYpTAs the cradle of civilisation whose history can be traced back more than five thousand years,

Egypt provides an exhilarating and fascinating holiday destination. In just over five hours flying

time from the UK, it is a land of huge contrasts from the teeming life of Cairo to the vast empty

expanses of the Eastern and Western deserts, and from the ancient lifestyles of the Bedouin tribes

to the palm fringed beaches of the Sinai peninsular. Whenever you choose to visit this fascinating

country you can rest assured that the warmth of the welcome and generous hospitality accorded

to visitors is indicative of the easy-going and friendly nature of the Egyptian people. As Egypt is a

religious country, modest dress is essential.

Clockwise from top left: Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh (p27), Ramses at Karnak, Nile river view, the Sphinx at giza, Baron Palms Resort (p30)

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SHARM EL SHEIKHSharm el Sheikh lies at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsular where

desert sands meet the Red Sea. Idyllic golden beaches shelve

gently into a fantastic world of beautiful offshore reefs and colourful

tropical fish and, enjoying a reputation amongst diving enthusiasts

as the world’s best dive sites, the Ras Mohammed National Marine

Park and the Straits of Tiran are within easy reach. Elegant hotels

offer every luxury, and beach bars, gourmet restaurants, and trendy

bars and nightclubs add to the holiday atmosphere. For more

traditional entertainment, bazaars and coffee shops add a splash

of local colour, and you can always venture further afield and enjoy

dinner Bedouin-style under a starlit desert sky.

TABA HEIgHTSThis tranquil Red Sea resort features luxury hotels, white sandy

beaches, a golf course and the most fabulous coral reefs. Nestling

at the crossroads of three continents with Israel, Jordan and Saudi

Arabia just across the Red Sea, Taba Heights offers fantastic facilities

for those that enjoy a wide variety of watersports including

windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing and fishing, and of course diving

and snorkelling. A family oriented resort, all our featured hotels are

set on the beach and offer plenty of facilities for children.

DAHABDahab’s atmosphere is very relaxed, boasting a small bohemian

town centre where seafood restaurants line the waterfront. Nightlife

is understated and visitors normally enjoy a quiet drink in the bar or

a stroll along the delightful promenade. With its shallow and

sheltered bay, stunning coral reefs, and an abundance of marine

life, Dahab offers some of the Red Sea’s best shore diving and

windsurfing.

PORT gHALIBThe development of Port ghalib aims to become the foremost

leisure boating gateway in the Middle East featuring restaurants,

cafes, bars, shops, a traditional Egyptian bazaar and an

international marina surrounded by luxury residences and

sophisticated hotels.

HURgHADA & SOMA BAyOriginally a small fishing village, Hurghada has become one of the

most popular beach resorts on the Red Sea. Traditional ways of life

persist in Hurghada’s old town, where the local souk provides

opportunities to haggle, and international bars and restaurants

mingle with Egyptian café culture. Set against a stunning backdrop

of the Nile valley mountains, the self-contained modern resort of

Soma Bay boasts wonderful, fine sandy beaches, stunning coral

reefs and well-appointed hotels and offers everything required for a

relaxing beach or diving holiday.

EL gOUNABuilt on a series of islands linked by bridges and canals El gouna lies

15 miles to the north of Hurghada. Developed in a modern

Arabesque style with pastel coloured buildings, El gouna has been

carefully planned to offer everything needed for the perfect holiday

including a number of excellent hotels, an 18-hole golf course, an

open air cinema, and an aquarium, plus superb watersports facilities.

The contemporary Abu Tig Marina has an abundance of wonderful

restaurants, bars and pubs offering a wide range of international and

traditional dining options, as well as exclusive shopping. Already

popular with the Egyptian jetset, El gouna is fast becoming the Red

Sea’s premier diving, snorkelling and beach resort.

CAIROCairo, the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, is a vast and

extraordinary megalopolis where medieval and modern ways of life

collide in a mesmerizing streetscape. Its chaotic, hectic and vibrant

ambiance is tempered by the warm and friendly welcome extended

to visitors by the best natured and most easy-going city-dwellers you’ll

find anywhere in the world.

LUxORSet against spectacular desert landscapes and considered to be the

greatest outdoor museum in the world with its magnificent temples,

tombs and monuments reflecting the greatness and splendour of

Ancient Egypt, Luxor is also an excellent base from which to start a

luxury Nile Cruise. Luxor’s vibrancy is encapsulated in a wealth of

excellent hotels, bars, restaurants, shops, and bustling bazaars which

simply add to the magnetism of this unique city.

ASWANLocated 130km south of Luxor on the East Bank of the majestic Nile,

Aswan, more atmospherically African than Middle Eastern, boasts a

slow and relaxed pace of life, ideal for a leisurely holiday. Culture

addicts and history lovers will want for nothing as there’s plenty to

explore in and around Aswan including the Temple of Philae, the

Unfinished Obelisk, and further afield, Abu Simbel and Lake Nasser.

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captionClockwise from top left: camels at sunset, Port ghalib window detail, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (p56), spices, Sharm el Sheikh, camel, pyramids at giza

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CLIMATEMuch of Egypt is desert and the whole country is hot and dry with

very little rain. Away from the coast, the summers can be

scorchingly hot but winters are more moderate with more

comfortable temperatures. From November to February the

daytime temperatures around the Red Sea rarely fall below 24˚C

and although still warm, the evenings may seem cool in

comparison. Water temperatures average between 20˚C and 23˚C

during the winter months.

CUISINELocal dishes, which tend to be delightfully seasonal, are simple and

wholesome. Essentially, Egyptian cuisine is based around tomatoes,

garlic, olives, eggs, onions, lamb, fish, chicken and pigeon, and a

wealth of spices, fruits and nuts and pastries both savoury and

sweet. Thick dark coffee, occasionally served with cardamom,

sweet tea and fruit juices are the most prolific drinks. As a

predominantly Muslim country, alcoholic drinks, although readily

available in hotels and restaurants are not in evidence elsewhere.

CURRENCy & LANgUAgEThe currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound which is divided into

100 piastres. As it is a closed currency it cannot be purchased

outside Egypt. UK pounds, US dollars and traveller cheques are

widely accepted in all banks and bureaux de change. Tipping is

customary and commonplace in Egypt and any tips (baksheesh)

will be gratefully received. Arabic is the official language and

English is relatively widely understood.

WHEN TO TRAvELWhenever you choose to visit this fascinating country you can rest

assured that the warm welcome afforded to visitors is indicative of

the easy-going and friendly nature of the Egyptian people. In 2013

the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will be observed for thirty

days from, approximately, July 9th onwards. Some restaurants in

resort areas might close for the month, but the night-time

celebrations, particularly from the end of the second week onwards

are especially lively and colourful.

TOURISM IN EgyPTThe Egyptian government is currently investing heavily in tourism and

although we feel it fair to advise that some of the newer resort areas

are subject to development, we are sure that this will not adversely

affect the enjoyment of your holiday in any of our featured hotels.

RED SEA & CORAL REEFSDue to the coral reefs present in the shallow waters close to many

Red Sea beaches, sea swimming is often accessed by jetties from

the beach and for environmental reasons, paddling in the shallow

coral filled waters is prohibited. All our Red Sea hotels feature

swimming pools and most have children’s pools. Where coral is

protected, sea swimming is available from the end of each hotel’s

jetty and whilst we are keen that our customers know that they may

not be able to paddle in the sea, we also wish to point out that

there is ample opportunity to swim both in the sea and in hotel

pools.

gOLFSome of our hotels feature their own golf courses or offer green fee

reductions to guests and a few even offer courtesy transport to

nearby courses. For further information about golf in any of the

resorts, and for details about carriage of clubs on various airlines,

please telephone our reservations team who will be pleased to

discuss your golfing requirements and help book tee times.

vISAS INCLUDEDWe normally include the price of your Egyptian visa in the cost of

your holiday, and on arrival you will be met by our local

representative who will deal with all necessary visa administration on

your behalf (except for Cairo airport arrivals where a visa must be

purchased by you when you land). Please note that all visitors to

Egypt must hold a current passport with at least 6 months validation

beyond the departure date from Egypt. We can only include visas

for British Citizen passport holders, and non British Citizen passport

holders should check their visa requirements with the Egyptian

Consulate in London (0207 2359 777 ext 29) prior to travelling.

Hilton Dahab Resort (p32)

El gouna


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CLASSIC TaILOR-MaDe seRVICeOur customers expect excellence, and from the moment that you contact us, you’ll know that we

offer a professional and flexible service. We know and love our resorts and hotels, and if there’s

any additional detail that you need, we’ll simply contact our overseas staff or hotel partners to

ensure that you are booking exactly the holiday you’ve dreamed about. We can easily book a

scheduled, charter or no frills flight from your local airport, and we normally include private airport

transfers for your arrival and departure. All our hotels have superb choices of premier rooms, junior

suites and suites – sometimes even presidential suites! And to ensure that you make the most of

your holiday, we include a complimentary mini-guide book with your travel documents and once

in resort, there’s a representative eager to help.

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grand Rotana Resort & Spa (p24)

FLIgHTS FROM ALL UK AIRPORTSThere are so many airlines to choose from and we are able to

include any available flight in your holiday. Please see page 71 for

further flight and upgrade details including services by scheduled,

no frills or charter airlines.

FLIgHT UPgRADES & SERvICESOn scheduled services we are able to book business class seats in

addition to the economy cabin. Additionally, we can book speedy

or priority boarding on certain no frills flights, and, where available

on charter carriers, we can book premium seating which may

include complimentary drinks, meals and additional legroom.

Wherever possible we will offer you the choice to pre-book in-flight

meals, extra legroom seats, pre-allocated seats and additional

luggage allowances. We can, of course, contact the airline on your

behalf regarding golf carriage and/or airport and airline assistance.

The airline industry has changed markedly during the past few

years, and in order that we can book the upgrades and services

that suit you best, please enquire about their availability when you

contact us about your holiday.

AIRPORT HOTELS, PARKINg & LOUNgESWe want your holiday to start the moment that you leave home

and through our travel partners FHR, we are able to offer a choice

of airport hotels and car parks in the UK. Also, through our travel

partners, Lounge Pass, we are delighted to offer an airport lounge

facility both in the UK and at the majority of our overseas airports.

Booking an airport lounge means that you can avoid the crowds

and relax with complimentary drinks and newspapers in an

exclusive airport lounge before your flight.

PRIvATE TRANSFERSMost of our holidays automatically include private transfers from the

airport to your chosen hotel so you will arrive feeling refreshed and

ready to enjoy your holiday. In some destinations, these private

transfers may be operated by public taxi or minibus although they

will always be arranged for your own private use.

COMPLIMENTARy CHILD SEATSWe’re delighted to give our younger travellers a practical gift to

take on holiday, and if your booking includes children aged up to

11 years (excluding infants), we’ll put you in touch with BubbleBum

www.bubblebum.co.uk who will send your complimentary inflatable

booster seat/s directly to you or your travel agent.

OUR RESORT SERvICEOur overseas staff love their resorts and will be delighted to share

their considerable knowledge with you. Classic customers tend to

be well-seasoned travellers and, because we know that you prefer

to exercise your independence, our resort management services

are discreet and unobtrusive. We generally endeavour to contact

you at the beginning of your stay to ensure that everything is to

your liking and will be delighted to give advice on places to visit,

sights to see, traditional restaurants, local wines and culinary tips.

Additionally you’ll be given a 24-hour local contact number in case

you need additional assistance during your holiday.

WHEN TO TRAvELSome of the resorts in this brochure feature hotels which provide

year-round holidays, but you may find that in some areas there are

fewer facilities and attractions available during the quieter holiday

months. The choice of restaurants in some hotels may be limited

during quieter periods and some activities may be restricted by

seasonal demand. If a particular hotel facility or a specific feature or

attraction is important to the enjoyment of your holiday, please

discuss this with us at the time that you book.

100% FINANCIAL PROTECTIONThe air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by

the government-backed Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under ATOL

number 5837. For holidays and travel arrangements which do not

include travel by air, your financial protection is administered by the

Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) under membership

number W5429. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA

and/or ABTA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will

arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance

booking. ABTA members help holidaymakers get the most from their

travel arrangements, and assist them in the unlikely event that things

do not go according to plan. Under ABTA’s Code of Conduct, we

maintain a high standard of service to our customers. For further

information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct, and the arbitration

scheme, contact ABTA tel 0207 637 2444 or www.abta.com

BOOKINg ONLINEWe offer a tailor-made service which isn’t available on-line. Our

website www.classic-collection.co.uk offers information,

photographs, a brochure ordering and booking enquiry service, and

our friendly reservations team are highly trained to ensure that they

can book exactly the right holiday for you. Our freephone number

0800 008 7288 ensures that you, or your travel agent, can call us at

our expense and we’re open until 10pm every evening so you can

take advantage of our expert services at a time most convenient to

you.

INDUSTRy AWARDSClassic has been honoured with Outstanding Service Awards

annually since 2005 by the specialist travel agents in AITO and

during the last year we’ve been the proud recipients of additional

accolades from Elite, Advantage, TTA and Worldchoice, Travel

Bulletin and the SPAA. In 2011, we were listed in The Telegraph’s top

1,000 companies, and were short-listed in the prestigious British Travel

Awards.

AITO Classic Collection Holidays is a member of the Association of

Independent Tour Operators which represents Britain’s leading

independent tour operators and encourages high standards of

quality and service. Classic Collection Holidays abides by the

Association’s Code of Conduct and adheres to the AITO Quality

Charter which can be viewed at www.aito.co.uk Please telephone

020 8744 9280 or visit the website for further details.


CLASSIC TaILOR-MaDe seRVICeWe tailor-make all our holidays so that you are free to choose your departure airport, the airline

you’d like to fly with, and the length of your holiday. We simply ask you when you’d like to travel

and your preferred departure airport, and then we can give you a choice of the best available

flight times so that you can choose the flight that best suits you. The prices shown in this brochure

are for the most popular holiday durations, but alternative durations from as little as 2 nights up to

3 months are also available. Short breaks are becoming increasingly popular as more and more of

us enjoy numerous annual holidays, and whether it’s a quick midweek or weekend break or longer

holiday, simply contact us for availability and prices.

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Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa (p21)

SHORT BREAKSAs more and more of us enjoy numerous holidays to help us

de-stress and relax, short breaks have become not just more

popular, but are now seen by many as a necessity. Here at Classic

Collection Holidays we provide a flexible tailor-made holiday

service and can book any holiday length for you, although

durations of less than four nights generally have to be requested

from our hoteliers.

TWO CENTRE & MULTI CENTREyou may like to combine the contrasting scenery between a

bustling city and a coastal resort, or you may wish to experience a

twin centre holiday based between two cities or two beach resorts,

or even a Nile cruise together with a few days in a city. We can

easily tailor make twin-centre or multi-centre holidays and our

reservations team are happy to discuss with you any combination

of our featured hotels.

ACCOMMODATION ONLyIf you prefer to organise your own flights, we are happy to book

hotel accommodation for you. Room upgrade supplements will be

the same as detailed on the hotel description pages, and we can

easily include private transfers for your arrival and departure.

CLASSIC vALUEClassic Collection Holidays managers and staff visit each of our

destinations personally in order to ensure that we negotiate the best

possible terms with our hoteliers. Because of this personal

relationship, we are able to negotiate special Classic value offers

which are highlighted on each hotel page. These may be in the

form of early booking offers, complimentary room upgrades,

reduced supplements at certain times of the year etc. And,

because we continue to negotiate with our hoteliers after our

brochures have been published, we are always in receipt of

additional offers which are published on our website and promoted

by our reservations staff. Please ensure that you call us to check

prices as offers can result in the price reducing from those originally

published.

FLExIBLE DININg & ALL INCLUSIvESo that you can sample the local restaurants, but still have the

option of pre-booking your evening meal in the hotel for some

nights, take advantage of our flexible dining plan. you can book as

many, or as few, evening meals in the hotel as you wish and you

don’t even have to tell us for which nights until you arrive at the

hotel. Prices for dinner are detailed as half board supplements on

each hotel page. Some hotels offer an all inclusive package to

include meals, drinks, children’s clubs and non-motorised sports.

Please do check with us carefully as to what is actually included.

HOLIDAy vOUCHERS: THE PERFECT gIFTHow many times have you deliberated for hours about the perfect

gift, and worried about whether your present is really wanted or

needed? It’s fashionable now to give experiences rather than

products and we’ve devised a simple way for you to provide the

perfect present for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or a simple

‘thank you’. Just call our reservations team for details of how you

can purchase our Classic Holiday vouchers.

LOyALTyTo reward loyal customers, we’re pleased to offer a reduction of £40

per booking on your next holiday, or where hotels participate in our

hotel loyalty scheme, you’ll be rewarded with an £80 per booking

reduction when you travel to the same Classic hotel within a year.

Simply let your travel agent or our reservations team have the details

of your previous Classic holiday when you book.

CHAMPAgNE gIFTSIf you have already travelled with us and, on your recommendation,

your friends or family book a holiday with us, simply contact us

giving both your own and your family or friends’ booking details,

and as a thank you we’ll send you both a complimentary bottle of

champagne, either directly or via your travel agent.

HONEyMOONSMany of our chosen hotels offer complimentary room upgrades,

flowers and sparkling wine for honeymooners. Do let us know that

you are booking your honeymoon and we will inform the hotel

although you may be required to show a proof of your marriage

upon arrival.

COMPLIMENTARy gUIDE BOOKSSo that you can make the most out of your short break or holiday,

we are delighted to offer a complimentary mini-guide book with

every booking. These books are packed full of stunning

photographs, easy-to-use maps and all the information that you

need to make the most of your holiday. your mini-guidebook will be

included with your tickets and information pack.

BROCHURE DETAILS & PRICESWe take great care in producing our brochures and meticulously

check every detail. Although our guide prices are correct at time of

printing, it is inevitable that prices and details will change after

going to press. We will confirm the current price when you book,

and as part of our commitment to high quality customer service, we

will advise you of changes to any relevant details. Please do note

that all holidays and Classic value offers shown in this brochure are

subject to availability.

Hurghada


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CLASSIC FaMILYOrganising a family or group holiday can be time consuming and stressful and we are here to help take the pressure away from you. Just advise us of the number of people in your group and the dates you would like to travel and we will be happy to discuss various options with you. Although our brochure prices are based on flights from gatwick, we are able to book domestic connections and international flights from all regional airports, and are happy to organise individual travel arrangements for each member of your group. What better way to celebrate a special anniversary than to bring all your family members together to the destination of your choice! And because we can also offer accommodation only arrangements, family and friends who live overseas can book their own flights leaving us to organise their hotel arrangements. Simply contact our groups department who’ll be delighted to help.

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El gouna

Baron Palms Resort (p30)

CHILD PRICESyou will want to be sure that children are well catered for and

happy during their holiday, and also that you are getting good

value for money. Many of our hotels offer reductions to the first

child (normally aged 2-11 years) when they share a room with two

adults or two full fare paying passengers and relevant 7-night child

prices are shown in the price grids on each hotel page. The Classic

value section also details where reductions are available for older

children and teenagers. Children enjoying reduced child prices can

only be accommodated where there is sufficient space in a room

and it may be that a child price can only be given in a superior or

deluxe room or suite because the standard room can only

accommodate two guests. Where there is sufficient space in a

room for four occupants, a reduction may be available for a

second child. Many child-friendly hotels offer substantial reductions

to children staying in separate rooms (ie, not sharing with an adult)

and some hotels are willing to give discounts or even free stays to

children sharing a room with one adult (although normally under

these circumstances the adult will pay the equivalent of a sole use

supplement). Our reservations are happy to help you choose the

best hotel for your family, and as we only have space within this

brochure to give first child 7-night prices simply contact us for price

quotations for alternative durations and additional child prices.

CLASSIC vALUE FOR FAMILIESNormally a child sharing with two adults or full-fare paying

passengers will pay a reduced price as shown under the price

panel section on each hotel page. However, in some instances

hotels offer substantial reductions for the first child (aged 2-11), or

special reductions for a second child, or a child sharing with only

one adult, or special reductions for children in separate or

interconnecting rooms, and/or special half board reductions for

children, and we have endeavoured to highlight these hotels under

our Classic value on each relevant hotel page. Please call our

reservations department so that our staff can help you book the

best holiday to suit your family requirements.

SOLE OCCUPANCyWhether travelling alone or with friends and family, some of our

guests prefer not to share a bedroom or suite and where applicable,

and where space allows, supplements are shown for single rooms

and twin rooms or suites for sole occupancy. Our Classic value

section also highlights where there are special reductions for sole

occupancy at certain times of the year. Please note that brochured

holiday prices are based on two adults travelling together and

quotations for single travellers will include an additional charge

payable for sole use of a private transfer when applicable.

FAMILy RECOMMENDATIONSMany of our featured hotels boast interconnecting rooms, children’s

pools, play areas and children’s clubs, and in the Red Sea many

hotels offer fantastic stretches of private beaches, ideal for a family

holiday. However the following hotels are highly recommended for

families: InterContinental The palace port ghalib Resort and Crowne

plaza sahara sands port ghalib Resort, both part of a new

development in Port ghalib boast a children’s club and playroom,

playground, mini golf, jungle gym and children’s meals. sheraton

Miramar Resort in El gouna is another good family choice with

interconnecting rooms, children’s club and playground, and no less

than three children’s pools. In Sharm el Sheikh the Renaissance

golden View Beach Resort, is a great location right by the beach

and boasts no less than four children's pools, a children's club and

playground as well as family suites. The Hilton Dahab Resort offers a

children’s club, pool and playground as well as a kids buffet and a

baby sitting service. Taba Heights is an ideal resort for a family

holiday with miles and miles of sandy beach and our featured hotels

boast children’s pools and clubs with plenty of activities, and most

have a playground.

CHILD FACILITIES & INTERCONNECTINg ROOMSMany hotels have babysitting services and some run children’s clubs

for certain age groups. Babysitting services and children’s clubs are

payable locally in resort and our reservations team can advise you

on the various types of services and clubs that are available. Many

of our hotels are able to offer interconnecting rooms and we are

happy to confirm these at the time of booking.


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CLASSIC spaRelax, unwind and enjoy the luxury that one of our fantastic health and beauty clubs or spa centres can offer. you might like to indulge in a range of treatments, simply enjoy a massage or just take a soothing dip in a thalassotherapy pool, or why not experiment a little and discover a Cleopatra milk bath, some sea salt exfoliation or a papyrus wrap. The high quality hotels in this brochure offer a superb range of spa and beauty treatments and although some hotels have been highlighted here, this is by no means an exhaustive list. Nearly all our featured hotels offer excellent health packages which can be booked either in resort or pre-booked. Spa treatments can work wonders to relax those of us with busy lives, and for further details or to book a spa package, simply contact our reservations team.

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The Savoy Resort (p29)

SHARM EL SHEIKHThe Club Olympus Spa at Hyatt Regency sharm el sheikh provides a

heavenly retreat for body and mind and offers an extensive variety

of services for total relaxation and beautification. Treatments may

be enjoyed as a variety of spa packages or simply on an individual

a la carte basis. There is an extensive Massotherapy programme

and professional therapists apply soothing oils using ancient

techniques to reduce tension, improve circulation and promote an

overall feeling of well-being including Thai, Lomi Lomi and Egyptian

herbal massages. Body treatments include scrub and a range of

body wrap treatments.

The Spa & Wellness Centre at Four seasons Resort sharm el sheikh

offers a comprehensive range of natural spa treatments and

massages designed to meet the personal requirements of every

guest. Enjoy one of the many body treatments on offer including an

Arabian coffee ritual, a Cleopatra milk and honey bath or a brown

sugar scrub. Renew and heal your body with a Balinese or Thai

massage or try a Pharaonic massage; once the preserve of the

Egyptian royalty, this is a luxurious and peaceful massage to soothe

tired muscles, nourish the skin and promote total relaxation.

Amid lush tropical gardens in a haven of tranquillity, the unique

Arabian Spa and Wellness Centre at The savoy Resort is a wonderful

place for relaxation, rejuvenation and some absolutely luxurious

pampering. Using traditional Egyptian products, a wide range of

treatments includes aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Thai and Swedish

massage, and exotic body treatments such as sea salt glow,

Egyptian coffee scrub, coconut scrub, Boreh Slush and Javanese

Lulur. A Honeymooners’ Paradise package includes a bottle of

sparkling wine, canapés and full body massages, and there’s the

exotic Isis Bliss or the energising Ramses Reign package. And for the

absolute ultimate in pampering; Cleopatra’s Indulgence, a

complete body and mind rejuvenation experience.

A myriad of treatments and therapies are available at the luxurious

and tranquil spa at The Ritz-Carlton sharm el sheikh. Indulge with a

relaxing massage on the beach in the privacy of an exotic Arabian

tent overlooking the crystal clear Red Sea, bathe in chocolate in a

heavenly Indulgence treatment, enliven your senses with

frankincense, rose and sandalwood and find your inner jegeg

(beauty) unwinding in style with a Samian de-stress package.

TABA HEIgHTSUsing soothing and aromatic oils and ancient techniques to

promote an overall feeling of well-being, a wide range of

treatments is on offer at Club Olympus Spa at Hyatt Regency Taba

Heights. Thai and aromatherapy massages, rejuvenating facials, sea

salt exfoliation and soothing wraps are just a few of the therapies

available. Treatments can be experienced as individual a la carte

treatments, or as a variety of spa packages including a couple’s

package, perfect for honeymooners.

HURgHADA, SAHL HASHEESH & SOMA BAy For total relaxation and indulgence, The Oberoi Spa at The Oberoi,

Sahl Hasheesh, offers a wide range of well-being, health and beauty

treatments. Professionally trained Thai therapists use palms and

fingertips to stimulate blood circulation, iron out knots and induce

total relaxation, and for those who prefer a firmer hand, the

Pharaoh’s Massage uses a technique of deep pressure that helps to

relax tired muscles.

EL gOUNA From time to time, we all need solitude, space and peace, and the

Angsana Spa concept which can be enjoyed at Mövenpick el

gouna Resort & spa, incorporates a fusion of East and West therapy

techniques designed to act as sanctuaries for the inner self. Exclusive

Angsana Spa massages, pampering body conditioners and polish

treatments will help to revitalise and re-energise every guest.

CAIROFour seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence Spa & Wellness

Centre offers a wonderful collection of special massages aimed to

relax and rejuvenate the body. Full body and facial treatments are

available as well as a sauna, steam room and a whirlpool to soothe

away aches and pains. Why not indulge in ancient Egyptian

treatments with a Papyrus Wrap: applications of honey and herbs

soothe the soul and nourish the skin, or relax and be treated royally

with a Cleopatra milk bath, or try a lulur; a Javanese beauty ritual

combined with a luxurious massage, the ultimate in pampering

experiences.

LUxORLoosely translated, Nayara means ‘shining from within’, and the

heavenly Nayara Spa at Hilton Luxor Resort & spa blends ancient

beauty rituals with state of the art science designed to pamper all

five senses for a delicious feeling of well being. Many of the exclusive

signature treatments have been inspired by ancient recipes and the

serene surroundings, Nile-side treatment rooms and exotic rituals

have been specifically chosen to help restore your body’s

equilibrium.


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CLASSIC DIVINgThe true enchantment of the Red Sea is hidden just below its surface and it is considered by many to offer the world’s best diving, suitable for beginners and the most experienced divers. There are over 1,000 species of fish and 200 types of coral to be found in the warm clear waters and in some places the living reef stretches way out to sea, forming an elaborate system of caves, lagoons, gardens, plateaus and coral summits which plunge dramatically to the ocean floor. The reefs in the northern Red Sea also offer some of the best opportunities to swim with dolphins in the wild, and sea turtles are a common sight. The range of coral species is astounding, and the majority of the coral growth is in excellent condition. One of the real highlights of diving in this region is the well-preserved, accessible shipwrecks that litter the seabed: all simply waiting to be explored.

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SHARM EL SHEIKHSharm el Sheikh offers some of the best diving in the world including

the Ras Mohammed National Marine Park which boasts stunning

reefs with an abundance of colourful fish and coral. For experienced

divers, the Straits of Tiran boast four world famous coral reefs, and

some of the best wrecks in the Red Sea can be found around Sharm

including Thistlegorm, a World War II British supply ship which lies on

the seabed at 30m still laden with its cargo of trucks, guns and

motorbikes. There are numerous PADI centres which ensure that the

area is excellent both for novices and experienced divers.sharm el sheikh diving packages

A Discover Scuba Diving (1 day) costs from £75. A PADI Beginner’s

Open Water course (4–5 days) costs from £300, and a three-day PADI

Advanced Open Water course from £266 (all prices are per person

and include full equipment).

DAHABWorld renowned for its shore diving and offering some of the most

adventurous diving in the Red Sea, Dahab is an excellent choice for

divers of all levels with gentle reef slopes and coral gardens perfect

for novice divers. The legendary Blue Hole and The Canyon are ideal

for technical divers although the sloping reef outside the Blue Hole is

rich in marine life and ideal for snorkelling. Many of the hotels have

their own dive centres and some offer PADI courses from beginners

to instructor level.Dahab diving packages

Introductory dives from the shore are available from £40 and a PADI

Beginner’s Open Water course (4 days) from £270, and a two-day

PADI Advanced Open Water course from £174, and equipment

rental from £12 per day (all prices are per person).

TABA HEIgHTSThe coral reefs around Taba Heights are in pristine condition and

ideal for snorkelling. Combining an absence of currents with dive

clubs offering courses, this is an ideal place for the novice diver to

learn and the sandy seabed, dotted with coral beds, is home to a

multitude of fascinating species. Among the most popular sites are

the Aquarium, a dive site with a large coral garden teeming with

marine life, and the Fjord, famous for a deep well with bright red

anemone, it is as good for snorkellers as it is for divers.Taba Heights diving packages

Discover The Red Sea (2 dives) costs from £84. A PADI Beginner’s

Open Water course (4–5 days) costs from £305 and a two-day PADI

Advanced Open Water course from £208. (all prices are per person


HURgHADAThe Hurghada area offers numerous dive sites for learners and

improvers, and many hotels feature their own dive centres offering

PADI certified courses, day trips, drift dives, night dives and wreck

dives. The dive centre located at the La Residence des Cascades in

Soma Bay is one of the largest PADI centres in the Red Sea boasting

a 420m jetty extending out to the House Reef which offers fantastic

snorkelling opportunities.Hurghada diving packages

Discover Scuba Diving courses (1 day) are available from £75. A PADI

Beginner’s Open Water course (4-5 days) costs from £288 and a

three-day PADI Advanced Open Water course costs from £260 (all

prices are per person and include full equipment).

EL gOUNACatering for all levels of abilities, the area surrounding El gouna

boasts over 40 dive sites. With spectacular, sheltered coral reefs

ideal for learning to dive, wonderful drift and wall dives, complete

wrecks waiting to be explored, and even a chance to encounter

dolphins and turtles, this is a fabulous base for discovering the Red

Sea. Some excellent wreck diving can be found including the ship

graveyard of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas, plus the legendary wreck of World

War II supply ship, Thistlegorm.el gouna diving packages

Discover Scuba Diving courses (1 day) are available from £80, a

PADI Beginner’s Open Water course (4-5 days) from £328 and a

three-day PADI Advanced Open Water course costs from £292 (all

prices are per person and include full equipment).

PORT gHALIBThe Port ghalib and Marsa Alam area has managed to remain

relatively unspoilt and uncrowded, and offers both shore diving and

day boat trips to sites such as Sha’ab Samadi also known as Dolphin

House. There are a number of sheltered bays and even though it is

possible to learn to dive in this area it is better suited to the more

experienced diver.port ghalib diving packages

A one-day Discover Scuba Diving course from £80, a PADI Beginner’s

Open Water course (4-5 days) costs from £328 and a three-day PADI

Advanced Open Water course from £292 (all prices are per person


Diving packages can easily be booked once you are in resort, however, to pre-book your diving package or for more information

please contact our reservations team on 0800 008 7288.

Please note: all prices are approximate and used as an indication

only. A certification fee is payable for most dive courses, as well as

the cost of the manual (usually excluding Introductory and Discover

Scuba Diving).


Sharm el Sheikh lies at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsular where desert sands meet the Red Sea. Idyllic golden beaches shelve gently into a fantastic world of beautiful offshore reefs and colourful tropical fish, and enjoying a reputation amongst diving enthusiasts as the world’s best dive sites, the Ras Mohammed National Marine Park and the Straits of Tiran are within easy reach. Elegant hotels offer every luxury, and beach bars, gourmet restaurants, and trendy bars and nightclubs add to the holiday atmosphere. For more traditional entertainment, bazaars and coffee shops add a splash of local colour, and you can always venture further afield and enjoy dinner Bedouin-style under a starlit desert sky.

CLASSIC SHARM EL SHEIKHSharm el Sheikh offers world-class diving with spectacular reefs, magnificent drop-offs and shipwrecks simply

waiting to be explored. Dive among abundant colourful fish and coral in the Ras Mohammed National

Marine Park, or learn to dive in the gentler waters of Na'ama Bay.

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SHARM EL SHEIKH RESORTS The Sharm el Sheik area comprises numerous resorts including Ras Um Sid, a lovely family resort between Na’ama Bay and Sharm’s old Town. Ras Um Sid boasts a beautiful beach with plenty of watersports including windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, and boat trips in addition to fantastic diving and snorkelling.

Na’ama Bay is the central and most popular area of Sharm el Sheikh and a haven for divers and watersports enthusiasts. Modern, stylish hotels line the sandy beachfront with its attractive promenade and there is a good selection of restaurants, bars and shops. Jetties along the coastline provide access to the sea over the reefs thereby protecting the magnificent coral.

Sharks Bay is a small resort popular with divers and snorkellers, and boasts some of the best coral reefs in the world. Ten kilometres north of Na’ama Bay, which is easily reached by shuttle bus or taxi, and overlooking Tiran Islands, Sharks Bay features elegant hotels with an abundance of activities.

Also looking across to Tiran Island, Ras Nasrani is an exclusive beach resort at the northern end of Sharm el Sheikh. A peaceful and tranquil resort, renowned for its diving, it boasts stunning shallow coral reefs and a beautifully secluded white sandy beach.

DIVING & SNORKELLING Sharm el Sheikh offers some of the best diving in the world including the Ras Mohammed National Marine Park at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula which boasts the stunning Yolanda and Shark reefs with their abundant colourful fish and coral. For experienced divers, the Straits of Tiran boasts four world famous coral reefs, Gordon, Woodhouse, Thomas and Jackson, and some of the best wrecks in the Red Sea can be found around Sharm including Thistlegorm, a World War II British supply ship which lies on the seabed at 30m still laden with its cargo of trucks, guns and motorbikes. Also in the local area are fantastic house reefs for snorkelling and diving. There are numerous PADI centres which ensure that the area is excellent both for novices and experienced divers.

GOLF Sharm el Sheik’s only golf course is centrally located in the grounds of Maritim Jolie Ville Golf Resort. This popular 18-hole par 72 PGA championship course features 18 lakes, and is easily accessible by taxi from all the hotels in the area. Facilities include two practice putting greens, a 3-hole short game area, a pro-shop and a restaurant & bar serving light meals and refreshments in the Club House.


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Situated on a headland peninsula with

views across a spectacular dive site,

Renaissance Sharm el Sheikh Golden View

Beach Resort boasts impressive luxury and

impeccably high standards. Nestling in

lush landscaped gardens are dazzling

white low rise buildings housing elegant,

well-appointed rooms, and suites with

private balconies or terraces: some with

sea views. Family suites are also available,

and have a small kitchenette. The grand

staircase and marble interiors of the lobby

set the standards of this stylish hotel and

there’s an abundance of leisure facilities

including numerous outdoor pools, a

health club and diving centre. Guests will

delight in the dining options including an

Italian Bistro, al fresco Mexican dining on

the beachfront, and freshly prepared

buffet dishes at Coast restaurant. There’s a

swim-up bar for light lunches and a

panoramic cocktail bar.

RENAISSANCE SHARM EL SHEIKH GOLDEN VIEW BEACH RESORT H H H H H Sharm el Sheikh - Ras Um Sid

Elegance in a perfect beach location

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access (charge), minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Family suites have a small kitchenette with fridge, oven and microwave l 4 outdoor swimming pools (1 seasonally heated), 4 children’s pools, whirlpool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Oasis Health Club, gym, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, massage l Tennis, beach volleyball, sports-court, jogging track, aerobics, billiards l Watersports, snorkelling, dive centre, floating jetty l Coast International buffet style restaurant, Acapulco Joe’s Mexican restaurant, Il Palio Italian Chophouse restaurant (reservation required), Aqua Bar swim-up pool bar serving light snacks and drinks, La Rotunda panoramic cocktail bar, lobby bar, Zinzina bar, lounge & café l Beauty salon l Light evening entertainment l Children’s club (4-12 years), playground, babysitting service available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 384 bedrooms and suites

Please call us for all inclusive details

Classic value

Entry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£11 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£7 per adult per night Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of fitness room (except massage treatments) All inclusive available at this hotelDining half board bookable for entire stayFamily discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double deluxe room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 25 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Double room with sea view (top)

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Situated on the Ras Um Sid plateau

overlooking the beach and built on

terraces leading to the water with its

stunning coral reefs, stylish Hilton Sharm

Waterfalls Resort is an aquatic paradise

featuring beautiful cascading water and

numerous pools surrounded by delightfully

landscaped gardens. Providing the

perfect place to relax, the contemporary

airy rooms and junior suites are located in

low rise buildings with garden or sea views,

and a panoramic funicular links the lobby

area to the main pool and beach area.

Although the lobby and pool are linked by

the funicular, due to the terraced layout of

this hotel, it is not recommended for those

with walking difficulties. A good selection

of restaurants and bars provide a variety

of dining options, although customers

booking this all inclusive concept hotel

should note that some restaurants and

some facilities carry an additional charge.

HILTON SHARM WATERFALLS RESORT H H H H H

Sharm el Sheikh - Ras Um Sid

Water cascades, terraces and excellent diving

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 7 outdoor swimming pools (2 seasonally heated) and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Health club with gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, massage l Tennis courts (floodlit), table tennis, volleyball, billiard l Dive centre l The Cascades Restaurant & Terrace serving buffet style meals, Shish Bish Bedouin a la carte restaurant, Paradise Reef Oriental a la carte restaurant, Verdi’s Bistro Italian restaurant, Latinos Lounge & Bar serving snacks and cocktails, pool bar, 2 cafes, beach bar l Disco, shops l Children’s club (4-12 years), playground, babysitting service available l Shuttle bus service to and from Na’ama Bay (payable locally) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 401 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 30 Sep for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £7-£10 per adult per nightEarly booking offer book before 31 Mar for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £7-£9 per adult per nightSports free table tennis, tennis, volleyball, football, gym, sauna, steam room, water polo and water aerobicsDining premier package all inclusiveFamily discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on Premier Package All Inclusive in a twin/double standard room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 25 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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All Inclusive includes

Full board buffet at La Cascade restaurant, Egyptian a la carte at Shish Bish restaurant, snacks, ice-cream, midnight snacks, a la carte dinner at Lebanese restaurant*, a la carte tasting menu at Verdi's* (once per stay) *reservation Local beer, local spirits, soft drinks, canned juice, mineral water, tea and coffee, local wine (served by the glass)

Sports activities including tennis (reservation required), table tennis, volleyball, billiards, football, boccia, water aerobics, belly dancing and latino lessons

Children's club and activities

Fitness centre, sauna, steam room


Twin/double pool view (max 2+2) 7Twin/double sea view (max 2+2) 11Junior suite (max 2+2) 33Absolute Ultra All inclusive - adult/child (7-11) 29/9Please call us for sole use room supplements


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In a superb, slightly elevated, location on

the edge of Na’ama Bay, ten minutes’

walk from the resort centre, Stella di Mare

Beach Hotel & Spa enjoys great Egyptian

hospitality and wonderful vistas. The well-

appointed, attractively furnished guest

rooms and suites all feature fabulous Red

Sea views and there’s an excellent range

of amenities, daytime activities, and sports

facilities including a watersports and PADI

dive centre. Two outdoor swimming pools

surrounded by terraces and loungers are

located in the well-tended gardens which

lead down to the hotel’s private beach

where the jetty allows access to the sea

and the fantastic house reef. For complete

relaxation there’s the luxurious Senses

Wellness Centre, whilst for youngsters

there’s a children’s pool and club. There’s

a choice of three hotel restaurants and

four bars, plus lots of evening

entertainment including Bubbles disco.


STELLA DI MARE BEACH HOTEL & SPA H H H H H deluxeSharm el Sheikh - Na’ama Bay

Great sea front location with spectacular views

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, children’s pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Senses Wellness Centre & Spa with a range of treatments, steam bath, saunas, hydrotherapy, Jacuzzi, fitness room l PADI dive centre, watersports centre l Tennis court, table tennis, 9 hole short golf course l La Terrazza restaurant with a la carte or buffet service, Corallo Rosso and La Scogliera a la carte restaurants l Lobby lounge, gelateria, 2 bars l Bubbles disco l Children's club l Free shuttle bus to Na’ama Bay l Beauty salon, shopping arcade, library l Private beach l Daytime activities and evening entertainment l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 298 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £5-£9 per adult per nightEarly booking offer book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £5-£6 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary honeymoon cake in room on arrivalSports free use of tennis court and equipment (daytime), gym, sauna, steam room and outdoor JacuzziAll inclusive available at this hotelDining flexible plan available see page 11Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room)


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hotel loyaltyrecommended spa

Set in a vast tropical landscape boasting

sparkling pools, bridges and a lazy river,

light, airy and spacious beachfront The

Ritz-Carlton Sharm el Sheikh offers

comfortable, well-appointed rooms and

suites in low-rise buildings. The hotel offers

two levels of accommodation; the

exclusive rooms in The Ritz-Carlton Club

Level enjoy upgraded facilities, a greater

degree of privacy and stunning views of

the Red Sea and Tiran Island. Children are

accepted in the Club rooms, however

they are not accepted in the Club lounge.

Numerous restaurants include Blue Ginger

which enjoys a fine reputation for

Japanese serving Sushi and Teppanyaki

cuisine. From the signature Cleopatra Bath

to the Egyptian Coffee Scrub, the luxury

spa draws upon the resort’s unique

seaside location and incorporates

authentic treatments used in the days of

the ancient Pharaohs and Queens of

Egypt.

THE RITz-CARLTON SHARM EL SHEIKH H H H H H deluxeSharm el Sheikh - Ras Um Sid

Stylish and elegant - great beachfront location

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l Outdoor pools and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Spa & fitness centre l Indoor heated whirlpool, sauna and steam room l Tennis court, beach volleyball, yoga l Dive centre and house reef, numerous watersports l Arabian massage tent overlooking the Red Sea l The Café offering buffet specialities, La Luna Italian restaurant, Blue Ginger Asian restaurant, Fayrouz Arabian restaurant, The Waves casual dining restaurant, The Pyramid Bar & The Lobby Lounge l Children’s club (4-11 years) babysitting available l Complimentary shuttle bus to Na'ama Bay l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 320 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £7-£20*, or book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£6* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 20 Nov-25 Dec, 10 Jan-15 Feb, 11 May-31 Jul & 1-30 Sep receive 1 free night in 7-13, or 2 in 14-20 nights****on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, and room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of fitness room, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, volleyballDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room)Note some offers may not be combined


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double room with bath and shower room, balcony or terrace and pool or garden view (max 3 or 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 25 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double side sea view (max 3 or 2+2)) 21 21 29 Twin/double club side sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 66 49 82 Red sea suite side sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 176 156 111 Club suite side sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 245 217 180 Sinai junior suite pool view (max 3 or 2+2) 135 115 70 Sinai junior suite side sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 156 135 90 Ritz Carlton Imperial suite sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 829 523 764 Twin/double sole use 33 33 49 Twin/double side sea view sole use 54 54 78 Half board – adult/child (8-11yrs) 29/15 29/15 29/15 Half board deluxe – adult/child 8-11yrs) 37/19 37/19 37/19 Half board deluxe includes three course set menu at La Luna Italian restaurant, Fayronz Lebanese restaurant or Blue Ginger Asian restaurant.


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Twin superior room with pool view

Against a backdrop of the Sinai

Mountains, the popular Hilton Sharm el

Sheikh Fayrouz Resort is set in beautiful lush

gardens on a private golden sandy

beachfront which provides an ideal

location for a variety of watersports

including a PADI dive centre. This well

established holiday resort offers a high

standard of service and a wealth of

facilities in a relaxed and informal

atmosphere. The comfortable rooms and

suites with their bright, modern interiors all

feature a private balcony or terrace, and

delightful garden views. A selection of

restaurants provides a good choice of

dining options including a buffet, an a la

carte restaurant specialising in fresh fish

and seafood, and an Italian restaurant on

the beach. Numerous bars and cafés

provide snacks and refreshments plus

there’s evening entertainment available

at Pirates Bar.

HILTON SHARM EL SHEIKH FAYROUz RESORT H H H H

Sharm el Sheikh - Na'ama Bay

Great watersports in an enviable location

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 4 outdoor pools (1 seasonally heated) and 2 children’s pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Health club, gym, Jacuzzi, massage l Watersports centre with windsurfing, kayaks, fun boards, parasailing and snorkelling, PADI dive centre l Tennis court, squash court, football court (charge), darts, recreation centre with quad bikes and desert safaris l Wadi Restaurant & Terrace with themed nights and entertainment, a la carte fish restaurant, Italian beach restaurant, Pirates bar serving snacks, internet café, Havana café tropical cocktail bar, Flambe pool bar, Oasis beach bar, swim-up bar, KIWI Asian restaurant l Children’s club (4-12 years), playground l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 210 bedrooms

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 30 Sep for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save between £6-£11 per adult per night, or before 31 Mar for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save between £7-£9 per adult per night Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard room with garden view, bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 20 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

3 nights7 nights 10 nights14 nightsChild (2-11yrs) 7 nights


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Twin/double superior pool view (max 2+2) 9 9 9 9 9Twin/double front row (max 2+2) 13 13 13 13 13Junior suite (max 2+2) 33 33 33 33 33Twin/double standard sole use 36 26 47 29 39Twin/double superior pool view sole use 52 42 63 45 55Junior suite sole use 101 91 112 94 104Half board - adult/child 15/0 15/0 15/0 15/0 15/0

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Located in beautifully tended gardens

right by the beach in Sharks Bay, Grand

Rotana Resort & Spa boasts excellent

amenities including a new ultra all

inclusive option. The magnificent lagoon

style swimming pool provides the hotel’s

focal highlight, and additionally, there’s

an infinity pool, a 450m stretch of private

beach, and a range of sports facilities and

a dive centre. Guest rooms and suites are

well-appointed with comfortable

furnishings and bright colourful décor, and

Club Rotana exclusive rooms enjoy

upgraded facilities, a private reception,

library and complimentary breakfast and

evening canapés in Club Rotana Lounge.

There’s a tranquil Zen Spa for adults, and

for youngsters, a children’s pool, club, and

their own café. Ramses restaurant features

all day buffets, Mezzaluna, contemporary

Italian choices, Silk Road, Far East and

Indian specialities, plus numerous bars

offer light snacks and refreshments

throughout the day.

GRAND ROTANA RESORT & SPA H H H H H

Sharm el Sheikh - Sharks Bay

Magnificent lagoon style pool and excellent facilities

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Vast outdoor lagoon style swimming pool, infinity pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols), Jacuzzi, children’s pool l The Zen Spa with 9 treatment rooms and relaxation areas, plunge pool, sauna and steam room l Fitness centre l Dive centre l Tennis court, table tennis, billiards l Ramses buffet style restaurant with international cuisine, Mezzaluna Italian restaurant, Silk Road signature restaurant serving Far East and Indian cuisine, C-Lido beach restaurant, Palms beachfront restaurant specialising in grills and seafood l Pulse bar with resident DJs, Bedouin corner, Isis lounge, lobby lounge, Sky lounge, pool bar l Children’s club, Kids Café (4-12 years) l Private beach l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 526 bedrooms and suites

Please call us for Ultra all inclusive details

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£8 per adult per nightEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£6 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) and15% discount at the spa (bookable locally)Sports free use of tennis courts, table tennis, billiards, gym, sauna and steam roomAll inclusive available at this hotelDining flexible plan available see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room)Note some offers may not be combined


Grand RotanaResort & Spa 07 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov 05 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26 Dec 02 Jan 09 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Jan 06 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 01 May

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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double classic room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double deluxe sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 9Grand deluxe panoramic pool & sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 17Premium sea front room (max 3 or 2+2) 25Club Rotana sea front room (max 3 or 2+2) 45Club Rotana sea front suite (max 3 or 2+2) 66Premium suite sea front (max 3 or 2+2) 107Grand suite pool & sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 168Half board - adult/child 21/11Full board - adult/child 37/19Ultra all inclusive - adult/child 58/29Please call us for sole use room supplements


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Double sea front room

recommended spa

The truly luxurious Hyatt Regency Sharm el

Sheikh set in beautifully landscaped

gardens with cascading pools leading to

the beach is ideally located in Garden

Reef Bay. The hotel overlooks renowned

dive and snorkelling sites and boasts an

enviable watersports centre.

All rooms have balconies and are

furnished to a high standard. The Racket

Centre includes a vast array of sports

including tennis and squash, and there’s a

spa centre located in Club Olympus.

Guests will delight in a leisurely cocktail

whilst watching the setting sun before

moving on to The Souk where a myriad of

dining choices and varied evening

entertainments are available. Regency

Club, Hyatt’s hotel-within-a-hotel concept,

is highly recommended as it offers

discerning guests the ultimate in luxury

and comfort with an exclusive swimming

pool, garden, clubhouse and private

beach.

HYATT REGENCY SHARM EL SHEIKH H H H H H

Sharm el Sheikh - Garden Reef Bay

Pure luxury and indulgence on the Red Sea

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 4 outdoor pools (seasonally heated) and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Club Olympus with gym, aerobic studio, spa area, sauna, steam bath, whirl & plunge pools, variety of beauty treatments l Racket centre with 4 tennis courts & 2 air-conditioned squash courts l Watersports, diving and snorkelling l Several restaurants & bars l Souk with entertainment, boutiques and restaurants l Oasis children’s club (4-12 years) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 471 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners optional and payable locallyFree night offer arrivals 27 Nov-11 Dec, 13 Jan-10 Feb & 12 May-22 Sep receive 1 free night in 7 nights on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure pricesFree night offer arrivals 27 Nov-4 Dec, 13 Jan-3 Feb & 12 May-15 Sep receive 3 free nights in 14 nights on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure pricesHoneymooners complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of gym, sauna, steam bath and JacuzziDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


Hyatt RegencySharm El Sheikh 07 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov 05 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26 Dec 02 Jan 09 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Jan 06 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 01 May

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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double side sea view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double sea front (max 3 or 2+1) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25Regency club room sea front (max 3 or 2+1) 62 62 62 62 62 62 62Regency junior suite sea facing (max 3 or 2+1) 103 103 103 103 103 103 103Regency executive suite sea facing (max 3 or 2+1) 253 261 178 267 259 251 184Twin/double side sea view sole use 49 48 82 49 49 49 82Half board dine around - adult/child (7-11yrs) 32/16 32/16 32/16 32/16 32/16 32/16 32/16Full board dine around - adult/child (7-11yrs) 51/26 51/26 51/26 51/26 51/26 51/26 51/26

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hotel loyaltyoptional all inclusive

good for golf

In tranquil surroundings in Um Marikha Bay

on the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Maritim

Jolie Ville Golf & Resort enjoys stunning

Red Sea views and a large themed

swimming pool with lazy river and mini

aqua park. Easily accessible by small train,

the beach, just 200m away, provides

access to sea swimming from a jetty, plus

snorkelling and diving. Dotted around the

beautifully landscaped gardens in

bungalow-style accommodation, spacious

rooms and suites are elegantly furnished:

the exclusive Royal Wing provides a truly

enviable level of comfort and privacy.

There are numerous bars and dining

choices ranging from sumptuous buffets to

fine Oriental and Lebanese cuisine. The

hotel’s 18-hole championship course is at

the edge of the resort, and a

complimentary shuttle service is frequently

available for the 7km journey to Na’ama

Bay.

MARITIM JOLIE VILLE GOLF & RESORT H H H H H

Sharm el Sheikh - Um Marikha Bay

A wide range of facilities in peaceful surroundings

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor pool with lazy river and mini aqua park, saltwater outdoor pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols), 2 children’s pools l Health club with fitness equipment, massage, sauna l Diving, snorkelling, tennis courts, table tennis, volleyball l Championship international PGA golf course with driving range, putting greens and practice course l Numerous restaurants l Bars, La Luna disco l Private stretch of beach with jetty l Children’s club (4-12 years), playground l Complimentary shuttle service to Naa’ma Bay l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 418 bedrooms, suites and villas


Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £3-£9*, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£6**per adult per night

Free night offer between 1-19 Dec, 4 Jan-10 Feb & 15 May-21 Jul receive 1 free night in 7-13, or 2 in 14-20 nights on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure pricesHoneymooners complimentary flowers, fruit basket, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) All inclusive available at this hotelDining flexible plan available see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults Note some offers may not be combined


Martim Jolie VilleGolf & Resort 07 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov 05 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26 Dec 02 Jan 09 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Jan 06 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 01 May

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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard room with shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double pool view (max 3 or 2+2) 13 13 13 13 13Royal wing twin/double (max 3 or 2+2) 17 17 17 17 17Executive suite side sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 139 156 160 119 152Royal suite side sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 180 196 201 160 192Standard twin/double sole use 21 21 21 21 21Twin/double pool view sole use 33 33 33 33 33Half board - adult/child (6-11yrs) 25/13 25/13 25/13 25/13 25/13All inclusive - adult/child (6-11yrs) 70/35 70/35 70/35 70/35 70/35


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recommended spa

Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh offers

exceptional service in luxurious

surroundings with warm, personalised,

intuitive service ensuring an unparalleled

holiday experience. Lush landscaped

gardens, courtyards and walkways lead

down to the stunning private beach

overlooking Tiran Island, and guest rooms,

suites and Residential suites all feature a

private balcony or terrace, some with

stunning sea views. Exceptional dining

opportunities include the Arabesque

restaurant offering indoor and al fresco

dining with a Mediterranean, Middle

Eastern theme, and the Il Frantoio offering

authentic Italian specialities. The Spa &

Wellness Centre is acclaimed by the most

sophisticated of guests as offering the

ultimate spa experience with nourishment

for the body and rejuvenation of the mind

the order of the day. Families are well

catered for with clubs for children and

teenagers.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT SHARM EL SHEIKH H H H H H


Incomparable luxury, meets the shimmering Red Sea

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, DVD & CD player, tea & coffee making facilities, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 seasonally heated outdoor swimming pools, children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Spa & Wellness Centre with spa treatments, fitness area, lap pool, massages, sauna, steam room l Tennis centre, basketball, kite flying, boules, racquetball, volleyball, croquet l Diving, snorkelling, watersports l Numerous restaurants and lounges l Kids for All Seasons (4-12 years), Teens for All Seasons (13-17 years) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 200 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinner included 31 DecHoneymooners complimentary 50 minute massage (available 11am-3pm)Sports free use of fitness room, sauna and steam roomDining half board payable locallyFamily discount available for 1st child aged up to 17 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a superior room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace and garden view (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Deluxe partial sea view (max 3 or 2+1) 27 19 31 27Premier sea view (max 3 or 2+1) 60 43 68 60One bedroom suite sea view (max 3 or 2+1) 162 121 301 162One bedroom suite with plunge pool (max 3 or 2+1) 223 162 372 223Two bedroom residential suite (min 2, max 5 or 3+2) 86 66 182 86Two bedroom residential suite pool side (min 2, max 5 or 3+2) 123 90 221 123Two bedroom residential suite sea view (min 2, max 5 or 3+2) 185 115 272 162Superior garden view sole use 147 119 213 147

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For discerning guests who desire

exclusivity, The Royal Savoy is a self-

contained club wing within The Savoy

Resort complex. Boasting impeccable style

and redefining levels of service, The Royal

Savoy features its own private lounge,

three swimming pools, and beach area,

and the elegant guest rooms feature a

four poster bed, marble bathroom and a

furnished balcony with pool or side sea

views. Guests have full use of all facilities

at the Savoy Resort complex including

SOHO square with no less than seven

restaurants, coffee shop, several bars, as

well as bowling, squash and ice skating. In

addition the Savoy complex also features

an enviable Arabian Spa & Wellness

Centre. Please note this hotel does not

accept children under the age of 12.

THE ROYAL SAVOY SUITES H H H H H


A world of luxury in a fabulous setting

FeaturesThe Royal Savoy suites feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, broadband, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l 3 outdoor swimming pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) with terrace and lounge l Health club with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath and gym l Royal Savoy Lounge with dedicated check-in & check-out, continental breakfast, drinks and snacks, newspapers and books, broadband connection l DVD library l Private beach area l Full use of all facilities at Savoy Resort and SOHO square l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 36 bedrooms and suites


Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec (tuxedo & evening dress required)Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays between 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £15-£28 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays between 1 May- 31 Oct and save £16-£22 per adult per night Honeymooners complimentary glass of sparkling wine and cake on arrival, breakfast in room on day one, fruit basket and cookiesSports free use of gym and table tennisComplimentary fruit basket, flowers in room on arrival and daily cookiesDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11All inclusive available at this hotel


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Royal honeymoon suite pool view (max 2) 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33Royal Savoy suite sea & pool view (max 2) 111 131 143 58 107 49 135 98Royal Savoy twin/double pool or sea view sole use 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58Half board dine around 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41Full board 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58All inclusive ultra 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103


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optional all inclusiverecommended spa

The Savoy Resort is situated at the heart of

a spectacular beach, and with its palm

trees, waterfalls and peaceful

surroundings, it is the perfect retreat. Guest

bedrooms are superbly furnished with the

cool elegance of marble and wood

providing a simple and inviting

atmosphere that encapsulates the Savoy’s

sumptuous signature ambiance. Savoy

Hotel’s chefs create an impressive

selection of dishes presented with

impeccable service, and there are

numerous dining options from formal to

casual including Asian, Italian and

International cuisine in addition to the

finest seafood. Further dining venues can

be found in SOHO square with no less than

seven a la carte restaurants and a coffee

shop as well as several bars. The hotel also

features an enviable Arabian Spa and

Wellness Centre.

THE SAVOY RESORT H H H H H


Elegance and relaxation

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access (charge), minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor three level pool (2 seasonally heated), 2 children’s pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Arabian Spa and Wellness centre offering fitness room, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and numerous health and wellness treatments l Diving, snorkelling and watersports l Tennis courts, beach volleyball, billiards, table tennis l Numerous restaurants and bars l SOHO square with 7 a la carte restaurants, coffee shop, 6 bars, club/lounge, bowling, squash, ice skating l Children’s club (4-12 yrs), playground l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 414 bedrooms and suites


Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec (tuxedo & evening dress required)Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays between 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£17 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays between 1 May- 31 Oct and save £6-£9 per adult per night Honeymooners complimentary flowers, cookies and chocolate, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of gym and table tennisDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11All inclusive available at this hotelFamily discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room)


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double garden view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double pool view (max 2+1) 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13Twin/double sea view (max 2+1) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25Family room garden view (max 2+2) 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17Diplomatic suite garden view (max 2+2) 98 119 131 45 94 37 123 86Diplomatic suite pool view (max 2+2) 111 131 143 58 107 49 135 98Diplomatic suite sea view (max 2+2) 123 143 156 70 119 62 147 111Twin/double garden view sole use 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29Half board – adult/child 41/0 41/0 41/0 41/0 41/0 41/0 41/0 41/0Full board - adult/child 58/0 58/0 58/0 58/0 58/0 58/0 58/0 58/0All inclusive ultra – adult/child 103/0 103/0 103/0 103/0 103/0 103/0 103/0 103/0

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Full board buffet in the Tiran restaurant, light meals & snacks, ice-cream, afternoon tea & coffee and cakes, midnight snacks, a la carte dining in Egyptian and Paradise restaurants (reservation required)

Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (by the glass, time restrictions apply), local beverages served 24 hours at lobby bar & piano lounge

Daily animation programme and evening entertainment

Sports activities including beach volleyball, beach soccer, tennis (daytime), jogging & cycling track, aerobics, bocce ball, water basketball

Gym, steam bath, sauna and children’s club

Twin room with pool view (top)

hotel loyaltyall inclusive

Boasting lush tropical gardens with towering

palm trees and standing beside more than

600m of private sandy beach, Baron Palms

Resort is an Andalusian style hotel offering

modern accommodation and a wealth of

facilities and leisure activities. All the guest

bedrooms and suites are well-appointed

with comfortably furnished balcony or

terrace, and there is a choice of three

restaurants in the evening and various bars,

some with evening entertainment. Two

superb outdoor swimming pools featuring

Jacuzzis and waterfalls, and surrounded by

decks dotted with sun beds and parasols,

are set amidst the mature and elegant

gardens. There’s a fully equipped fitness

centre and spa. Water skiing, parasailing

and canoeing are available as well as

horse-riding off-site. To make the most of

the nearby colourful reefs, snorkelling and

diving is taught at the in-house dive centre.

Please note that some restaurants and

facilities in this all inclusive concept hotel

carry an additional charge.

BARON PALMS RESORT H H H H H

Sharm el Sheikh - Ras Nasrani

Superb facilities and service in a great location

FeaturesAll rooms & suites feature air-conditioning, safe, minibar, satellite & cable TV, tea & coffee facilities l 2 outdoor swimming pools (sun loungers and beach towels), children's pool, waterfalls and water cascades l Health club with gym, steam bath, sauna l Games room with billiard, darts, table tennis l Volleyball, beach soccer, 2 floodlit tennis courts, jogging and cycling track, water basket, bocce ball, aerobics l Now & Zen Dance Bar, Rendezvous Lobby Bar & Piano Lounge l Tiran restaurant offering International open buffet, Paradise Pool Restaurant & Bar, Siesta Beach Restaurant & Bar, La Veranda Terrace, Egyptian a la carte restaurant, Khan El Khalili Oriental Café l Evening entertainment l Occasional live music and pianist in the Lobby Bar & Lounge l Supervised Kids Clubs (4-12 years) l Free WiFi in public areas l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 230 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays between 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £9-£15 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays between 1 May- 31 Oct and save £10-£15 per adult per night Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket and weekly partyDining all inclusiveFamily discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room)


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on all inclusive in a twin/double standard room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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CLASSIC DAHABThe resort of Dahab is beautifully set on a crescent shaped bay in the Gulf of Aqaba between the Red Sea

and the rugged Sinai Mountains. Once a sleepy Bedouin village which has delightfully retained a traditional

and slightly bohemian character, Dahab’s crystal clear waters are perfect for shore diving.

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DAHAB SIGHTS Dahab offers good access to many natural wonders and historical sites. Close to Sharm el Sheikh is St Catherine’s Monastery; the oldest monastery in the world, it is situated in a spectacular location at the foot of Mount Sinai, itself famed as the site of God’s revelation of the Ten Commandments. The amazing desert landscape of the Coloured Canyon is breathtaking, with sandstone walls displaying wonderful tones of ochre, yellows, purples, reds, magentas and gold. And in direct contrast, the White Canyon boasts brilliant white walls where strong sunlight reflects on limestone. Ein Khudra, the Green Oasis, is one of Sinai's most scenic oases, its name perfectly describing this attractive area where gushing freshwater springs nourish date palm gardens in the otherwise barren desert. Day trips including Bedouin-style lunches are plentiful and include excursions to Wadi Gunei with its delightful palm fringed oasis, Wadi Connection boasting a spacious 5km valley surrounded by mystical mountains, and Ras Mohammed, Egypt’s first national park excellent for snorkelling and diving. A supper safari involves taking a four wheel drive vehicle into the desert before changing to four-legged transport. Dinner is served under a starlit desert sky with telescopes available to take a much closer look at the night sky.

DIVING & SNORKELLING World renowned for its shore diving, Dahab is an excellent choice for divers of all levels with gentle reef slopes and coral gardens perfect for novice divers as well as offering some of the most adventurous diving in the Red Sea. The legendary Blue Hole, just 4m from the shore, and The Canyon, which stretches across to Saudi Arabia, are ideal for technical divers although the sloping reef outside the Blue Hole is rich in marine life and ideal for snorkelling. Many of the hotels have their own dive centres and some offer PADI courses from beginners to instructor level. Within a 15-minute drive by jeep there are more than twenty interesting dive sites and, accessible only by camel, there are additional sites such as the beautiful coral reef at Ras Abu Galum National Park; home to a population of manatees and schools of reef fish. Gabr El Bint is one of the most pristine and attractive of the north Sinai sites and The Islands features outstanding topography with tropical coral at its most beautiful. The Daniela Reef features huge stunning table corals and teems with marine life including turtles, stingrays and Napoleon fish.

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Double deluxe room with side sea view


Overlooking Dahab Bay with the Sinai

Mountains as a backdrop and lazily set

around saltwater lagoons, Hilton Dahab

Resort is a luxurious sanctuary where

guests can laze around indulging in

massages on the beach, although the

more active can enjoy snorkelling, diving

and windsurfing a few minutes away in

Dahab’s resort centre. The dazzling white

Nubian architecture contrasts beautifully

with the lush gardens and blue lagoons,

and the bungalow style rooms featuring

large marble bathrooms, are tastefully

appointed in Egyptian style and

decorated in cool, calm tones. Dining

options include themed buffets, gourmet

Italian cuisine and fresh seafood which

can be enjoyed by the water’s edge. For

completely relaxing evenings guests can

enjoy an authentic Bedouin tea and a

shisha waterpipe at the Beach Bar, or a

romantic stroll along the private beach.

HILTON DAHAB RESORT H H H H H

Dahab

Peace and tranquillity in a delightful setting

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Outdoor swimming pool and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Health, beauty & gym centre l Watersports, dive centre with full range of courses, windsurfing centre l Tennis court, beach volleyball, table tennis, billiards, darts l Mirage main restaurant, Neptune a la carte seafood restaurant on the beach, Portofino Italian a la carte restaurant, Windjammer bar with a nautical theme, rooftop Coconut Bar, beach bar l Shopping arcade l Children’s club (4-12 years), playground, children’s buffet, babysitting service available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 163 bedrooms


Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 30 Sep for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £3-£5 per adult per night, or before 31 Mar for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £3-£4 per adult per nightAll inclusive available at this hotel Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace. Please note: double rooms (max 2), twin rooms (max 3 or 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Double deluxe room with front sea view

Located in the heart of Sinai, the stylish Le

Meridien Dahab Resort is set on its own

private golden beach in Dahab Bay

overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba. This five

star resort offers impeccable service and a

vast array of amenities with an impressive

choice of outdoor pools, a man-made

seawater lagoon and an infinity pool

overlooking the clear waters of the Red

Sea. Stylish and spacious bedrooms offer

all the amenities expected of a five star

hotel and boast spectacular sea views.

The hotel provides a variety of dining

options, daytime activities and evening

entertainment. There are numerous onsite

activities including a windsurfing and dive

centre, tennis courts, a children’s club and

a shopping arcade.

LE MERIDIEN DAHAB RESORT H H H H H

Dahab

Beachside property in Dahab Bay

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, LCD screen satellite TV, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 4 outdoor swimming pools, seasonally heated infinity pool, man-made seawater lagoon, children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, massage l Table tennis, water gym l Windsurfing and dive centre, snorkelling l Sea Breeze restaurant, Vie Asian restaurant, Shisha Terrace, Horizons Bar, Café Omar, Sails beach restaurant & bar l Daytime animation, beach activities and evening entertainment l Children’s club (4-12 years) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 182 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£10 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £5-£7 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary flowers, sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double superior sea view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Sharm el Sheikh airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Sharm el Sheikh airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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This tranquil Red Sea resort features luxury hotels, white sandy beaches, a golf course and the most fabulous coral reefs. Nestling at the crossroads of three continents with Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia just across the Red Sea, Taba Heights offers fantastic facilities for those that enjoy a wide variety of watersports including windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing and fishing, and of course diving and snorkelling. A family oriented resort, all our featured hotels are set on the beach and offer plenty of facilities for children. A complimentary shuttle bus runs between the hotels, golf course, the beach and the watersports centre and the shopping area with a small selection of restaurants, cafes, shops and bazaars.

CLASSIC TABA HEIGHTSSituated on the Sinai Peninsula at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba, the beautiful, tranquil beach resort of Taba

Heights lies between cinnamon-coloured Sinai Mountains and crystal clear Red Sea waters. A picturesque

year-round resort, it boasts lavish five star hotels which complement the beautiful natural setting.


JORDAN & PETRA Taba Heights is located so close to Jordan that a visit to explore the awe-inspiring Petra can easily be arranged. Often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world, Petra is Jordan’s most valuable treasure. It is a truly remarkable place with its breathtaking city of temples, tombs and buildings all carved into the sheer rock face more than 2,000 years ago by the Nabataeans, an Arab people, who settled and developed Petra into an important junction for trade from China, India, Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. The entrance to the city is through a one kilometre long narrow gorge with soaring 80m high cliffs leading to the Al-Khazneh (Treasury). This was once a royal tomb and according to local legend contained a buried pirate treasure, hence the name. Probably the most impressive of the constructions is the Monastery, the largest monument at more than 45m tall and 50m wide, which is thought to have been used as a church. The city was lost to the Western world until its re-discovery by the Swiss explorer Burckhardt when he tricked his way into the heavily guarded Petra in 1812. The area has recently been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DIVING & SNORKELLING The coral reefs around Taba Heights are in pristine condition and are ideal for snorkelling. An absence of currents and with plenty of dive clubs offering courses, this is an ideal place for the novice diver to learn. The sandy seabed dotted with coral beds is home to a variety of species such as seahorses, scorpionfish and sweetlips. Among the most popular sites are the Aquarium, a dive site with a large coral garden teeming with marine life, the Fjord, famous for a deep well with bright red anemone, it is as good for snorkellers as it is for divers, and the Angel Net, with two coral gardens and an abundance of marine life such as parrot fish, moray eels and blue trigger fish.

GOLF Nestling between the clear blue waters of the Red Sea and the dramatic Sinai Mountains, with views of Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Israel, the impressive Taba Heights Golf Resort offers an exciting 18-hole game with raised fairways and numerous bunkers. A course that is well suited to both beginners and the more advanced, there’s a driving range, and a clubhouse with a Pro-Shop. A complimentary shuttle bus runs regularly between all the resort’s hotels.

Double room with garden view (top)

hotel loyaltyall inclusive

ideal for families

Situated on the beautiful Gulf of Aqaba

coastline between the glittering Red Sea

and the cinnamon-coloured Sinai

Mountains is the all inclusive Sofitel Taba

Heights. Located alongside a 500m stretch

of sandy beach and inspired by traditional

Oriental architecture, this palatial-style

hotel offers complete luxury in stunning

surroundings. Beautifully decorated, the

lavishly furnished bedrooms are well-

appointed and some have wonderful

views of the Red Sea. An excellent choice

for sun worshippers and for the more

active, there’s a multitude of land-based

activities plus watersports including a dive

centre. Families are well-catered for with a

children’s club, playground and pool. At

this all inclusive property, main meals are

served in the Aladdin buffet restaurant

and snacks can be enjoyed at the pool

bar. Please note some restaurants and

facilities in this all inclusive concept hotel

may carry an additional charge.

SOFITEL TABA HEIGHTS H H H H H

Taba Heights

All inclusive luxury in stunning surroundings

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l 7 outdoor swimming pools (1 seasonally heated) and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Fitness centre, Jacuzzi, sauna l Watersports, dive centre l Tennis courts (clay & gravel), beach volleyball, aerobics l Aladdin buffet style restaurant, L’Asiatique restaurant offering Asian specialities, Le Sultana bar with evening entertainment (seasonal), Lotus snack bar, snack and pool bar l Daytime activities and evening entertainment l Children’s club (4-12 years), playground l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 442 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£5 per adult per nightEarly booking offer book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£5 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary honeymoon cake, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Dining all inclusiveFamily discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room)


Full board buffet in the Aladdin restaurant, snacks and ice-cream at the pool bar, midnight snacks at Le Sultana Fun Pub

Soft drinks, local beer and other local alcoholic drinks (served by the glass), tea and coffee

Local wine during lunch and dinner in the main restaurant and in hotel bars (time restrictions apply)

Sports activities (subject to availability) including table tennis, use of gym, tennis (during daylight hours), Jacuzzi and sauna

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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on all Inclusive in a twin/double garden view room with shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Taba International airport on Tuesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes from Taba International airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Double room with sea view

recommended spaideal for families

Occupying a prime location in Taba

Heights, backed by the Sinai Mountains

and overlooking the Red Sea, a stay at

Hyatt Regency Taba Heights provides

guests with a truly indulgent experience.

Designed in the style of a Nubian village

and surrounded by landscaped gardens

and lagoons, the hotel features a wealth

of amenities. Spacious and well-appointed

rooms have a sitting area and magnificent

garden or pool views. Evenings can be

spent lingering over a romantic dinner in

the a la carte seafood restaurant or

delighting in a Lebanese mezze whilst

gazing across the water to the twinkling

lights of Jordan. After a relaxing sunfilled

day by one of the pools or on the nearby

golf course, guests can indulge in a Thai

massage in the Club Olympus Health Spa.

There are numerous watersports including

scuba diving and snorkelling, and children

will inevitably enjoy the children's pools

and Club Oasis.

HYATT REGENCY TABA HEIGHTS H H H H H

Taba Heights

Indulgent and relaxing

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 3 outdoor swimming pools (2 seasonally heated), seawater lagoon, 3 children’s pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Club Olympus & Health Spa offering fitness room, sauna, massage, steam room, outdoor whirlpool l Watersports, dive centre l 2 tennis courts (floodlit), billiards l Buffet restaurant Limoncello, Tanour serving authentic Lebanese cuisine, El Fresco poolside Italian restaurant, Breeze restaurant serving snacks and seafood specialities, On the Rocks bar, poolside bar, cafe, beach bar l Daytime animation and evening entertainment l Shopping arcade, casino l Children’s club (5-12 years) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 426 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersSpecial dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, flowers, one candle-lit dinner in room (excluding drinks), one 30 minute massage, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of health club Dining half board included Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on half board in a twin/double standard room with shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Taba International airport on Tuesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes from Taba International airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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PORT GHALIB The new marina and leisure development of Port Ghalib, situated close to Marsa Alam airport, is set to be the largest in the Middle East once completed and will feature restaurants, cafes, bars, numerous retail outlets, a traditional Egyptian bazaar and an international marina surrounded by well-appointed luxury residences and sophisticated hotels. There are a multitude of activities available, from a wide range of watersports to land based sports such as tennis, kiting and mountain biking. Families are very well catered for with activities offered at the Lulee Kids Camp. This development is ongoing and currently all amenities are hotel based. Please contact us to confirm facilities that are important to your holiday enjoyment.

CLASSIC PORT GHALIBPort Ghalib unfurls along one of the finest marinas on the Red Sea boasting delectable restaurants,

cafés and bars, numerous retail outlets and a traditional Egyptian bazaar, luxury residences and

sophisticated hotels as well as a pristine beach and a myriad of land and sea activities.

DIVING & SNORKELLING The area around Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib has managed to remain relatively unspoilt and uncrowded and offers both day boat trips and shore diving to sites such as Sha’ab Samadi, also known as Dolphin House, where just a few hundred metres offshore, this stunning lagoon is home to over 50 spinner dolphins. There are a number of sheltered bays and even though it is possible to learn to dive in the Marsa Alam area it is better suited to the more experienced diver. For the qualified, this is a top-class diving area with beautiful pristine reefs which are home to some wonderful marine life including turtles, rays, moray eels, reef sharks, dugongs and dolphins.

PORT GHALIB SIGHTS The surrounding area of Port Ghalib offers a variety of excursions, including snorkelling around the deserted Hamata Virgin Islands and Abu Dabab, an exciting dive and snorkelling site with a long sandy beach and a number of coral reefs. Alternatively, experience the magnificent underwater life of the Red Sea on board a semi-submersible seascope. An ingenious glass- sided boat with panoramic windows it ensures a perfect view of the enchanting marine life, with colourful coral reefs teeming with clownfish, trigger fish, starfish, moray eels and rays. A supper safari involves taking a four wheel drive vehicle into the desert to a Bedouin camp, where camel rides and quad biking can be enjoyed before dinner is served under a starlit desert sky. Further afield you can experience some of Egypt’s magnificent historical and archaeological sites on a day trip to Luxor (by road) visiting the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, and the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East.

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ideal for families

Located at the entrance to the new

marina and leisure development at Port

Ghalib, the exclusive five star deluxe

citadel style Intercontinental The Palace

Port Ghalib Resort was inspired by a spice

merchant’s palace originally built as a

fortress for his beloved. A private beach, a

long swimming lagoon and lush gardens

add to the air of sophistication and

exclusivity surrounding this deluxe hotel.

The tastefully and elegantly decorated

rooms all have breathtaking views, and

additionally suites boast a butler service.

There is a multitude of sports facilities

including tennis, watersports, diving and

snorkelling. Guests senses will be

completely indulged at several restaurants

including buffet style cuisine at the Olive,

Mediterranean specialities at the beach

restaurant and a range of tempting dishes

at the Lebanese restaurant overlooking

the marina. After dinner drinks on the

terrace of the Look Out Bar provide a

stunning setting to end perfect days.

INTERCONTINENTAL THE PALACE PORT GHALIB RESORT H H H H H deluxePort Ghalib

A palatial citadel surrounded by lavish exclusivity

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Six Senses Spa, 16 treatment rooms, steam rooms, sauna, hammam l Gym l Watersports, diving, snorkelling l Bicycles, horse riding, quad biking, deep-sea fishing, mini golf, tennis l Olive restaurant with international buffet, Cardamom Mediterranean beach restaurant, Budour's Court Lebanese restaurant overlooking the marina and offering a wide variety of dishes and evening entertainment, Pool Deck serving light snacks, The Look Out Bar with exquisite views over the lagoon, VIP Club discotheque at the marina l Shops l Children’s playroom, Lulee Kids Club (4-12 years) shared with adjacent Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port Ghalib Resort, jungle gym, playground, children’s meals, babysitting available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 308 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 30 Sep for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£13 per adult per night, or before 31 Mar for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £6-£8 per adult per night Early booking offer book between 1-31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£9 per adult per night, or between 1-30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£6 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary bottle of local wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room and spa Dining flexible plan available see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double garden view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights including flights to Hurghada airport available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 10 minutes from Marsa Alam airport and 2 hours 30 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double lagoon view (max 3 or 2+1) 5 5 5Twin/double sea view (max 3 or 2+1) 9 9 9Twin/double family room (max 3+1 or 2+2) 9 9 9Twin/double garden view sole use 27 20 40Twin/double lagoon view sole use 36 28 48Twin/double sea view sole use 44 36 56Half board dine around - adult/child (6-11yrs) 21/13 21/13 21/13


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Beautifully located on the pristine beach

near the new marina of Port Ghalib, the

five star Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port

Ghalib Resort is a relaxed and informal

hotel and is ideal for families. With a home

away from home ambiance, this delightful

property offers spacious bedrooms with

splendid views of the lush gardens, the

saltwater swimming lagoon or the

turquoise water of the Red Sea. Ethnic

flavours infuse dinner in the Souq Al hana

restaurant and guests will be delighted by

the Italian and Greek specialties menu

available at the Cardamom beach

restaurant. There are numerous activities

on offer with water and land based sports

facilities including tennis, bicycles,

snorkelling and diving and for children

there’s a jungle gym, playground,

trampolines and mini golf.

CROWNE PLAZA SAHARA SANDS PORT GHALIB RESORT H H H H H

Port Ghalib

Relaxed and informal – great for families

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Outdoor swimming pool, waterslides, lazy river (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Six Senses Spa, 16 treatment rooms, steam rooms, sauna, hammam l Gym l Watersports, diving, snorkelling l Bicycles, horse riding, quad biking, deep-sea fishing, tennis, mini golf l Souq Al hana Restaurant offering various ethnic cuisines, Cardamom beach restaurant serving Italian and Greek specialities, Budour's Court serving Lebanese and Middle Eastern delicacies, lobby lounge & bar, pool bar serving light snacks, VIP Club discotheque at the marina l Shops l Children’s playroom, Lulee Kids Club (4-12 years), jungle gym, trampolines, playground, children’s meals, babysitting service available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 350 bedrooms and suites


Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 30 Sep for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£9 per adult per night, or before 31 Mar for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£7 per adult per night Early booking offer book between 1-31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £3-£7 per adult per night, or between 1-30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £3-£5 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary bottle of local wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room All inclusive available at this hotelDining half board includedFamily discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on half board in a twin/double garden view room with shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights including flights to Hurghada airport available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 10 minutes from Marsa Alam airport and 2 hours 30 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double lagoon view (max 3 or 2+1) 5 5 5 5Twin/double sea view (max 3 or 2+1) 9 9 9 9Twin/double garden view sole use 27 15 30 23Twin/double lagoon view sole use 31 19 34 27Twin/double sea view sole use 35 23 38 31All inclusive - adult/child (6-11yrs) 21/0 21/0 21/0 21/0

Originally a small fishing village, Hurghada has become one of the most popular beach resorts on the Red Sea enticing divers who delight in the numerous small offshore islands. Traditional ways of life persist in Hurghada’s old town, where the local souk provides opportunities to haggle, and international bars and restaurants mingle with Egyptian café culture. The main attractions of this resort are its numerous coral islands and reefs harbouring colourful fish, and the sophisticated luxury hotels, offering all the facilities and comforts needed for a perfect holiday. Many hotels have their own private section of beach, and coupled with sunloungers, parasols, bars and restaurants, they are simply perfect for sun worshippers.

CLASSIC HURGHADA & SOMA BAYThe most cosmopolitan of the Red Sea resorts, Hurghada is built along the spectacular eastern coastline of

crystal clear waters stretching from Safaga in the south to El Gouna in the north, attracting scuba divers and

beach lovers in equal numbers.


SOMA BAY Set against a stunning backdrop of the Nile Valley mountains, the self-contained modern resort of Soma Bay occupies a peninsula surrounded by the Red Sea. Boasting wonderful, fine sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs and well-appointed hotels, Soma Bay offers everything required for a relaxing beach or diving holiday. Considered one of the most exclusive resorts on the Red Sea Riviera, it features a first class 18-hole championship golf course, a luxurious Thalassotherapy spa with a vast array of treatments, and a wide range of watersports, including some of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing in Egypt. There is a good range of quality dining options at resort and hotel restaurants, including some delightful cafes in the little village of El Khan. Nightlife is low key and tends to centre around a relaxing drink in one of the hotel bars.

HURGHADA SIGHTS A number of excursions are available from the Hurghada area including trips to Cairo and Luxor (both by air), day trips to a number of islands for swimming, snorkelling and barbecue adventures, or experience the magnificent underwater life of the Red Sea on board a semi-submersible seascope, or ride a quad bike into the desert for a supper safari.

DIVING & SNORKELLING The Hurghada area offers numerous dive sites for learners and improvers, and many hotels feature their own dive centres offering PADI certified courses, day trips, drift dives, night dives and wreck dives. The dive centre located at the La Residence des Cascades in Soma Bay is one of the largest PADI centres in the Red Sea, boasting a 420m jetty extending out to the House Reef which offers fantastic snorkelling opportunities. Some of the more popular locations for diving include the spectacular marine park surrounding Giftun Islands, and Careless Reef an isolated reef know for its semi-tame moray eels. Dive trips usually take a whole day as most of the best sites are accessed by boat.

GOLF The Cascades at Soma Bay golf course is part of the Cascades Golf Resort & Country Club complex and is considered to be the best in Egypt. Designed by Gary Player, this spectacular 18-hole, par 72 championship course combines desert and links features with lush fairways. An extensive range of facilities are available including a 9-hole Golf Academy Course, a 60 bay driving range and numerous putting and pitching greens. There is a complimentary shuttle bus available between the course and Soma Bay hotels.

Abu Munger Island

Big Giftun Island

Big Magawash Island

10km 5km05km SOMA BAY

Hurghada

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The stylish and sophisticated Steigenberger

Al Dau Beach Hotel set on its own 400m

long beach in Hurghada offers true

Egyptian hospitality combined with peace

and tranquillity and beautiful views of the

Red Sea. The décor combines African and

colonial themes, and the elegant, spacious

rooms and suites are furnished in warm

natural colours. The spa offers revitalising

treatments which can be tailored to guests’

individual needs or you can simply relax on

the sun terraces by the extensive pool

landscape whilst sipping a cool drink from

the Bwala pool bar. A range of activities is

offered including a 9-hole par-3 golf course,

watersports and diving, and numerous

restaurants and bars include Alexanders, set

by the sea and framed by the golf course, is

an a la carte restaurant serving high-class

French-Mediterranean specialities and the

Tanga Beach Restaurant & Bar offering

Lebanese-Oriental cuisine for dinner in a

romantic setting.


SteiGenBeRGeR Al DAU BeAcH HOtel H H H H H deluxe Hurghada

Stylish, elegant and sophisticated

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite LCD TV, WiFi, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor swimming pool, lazy river, children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Algotherm Red Sea Thalasso & Spa with Turkish steam bath, sauna, whirlpool, massage, beauty treatments, aerobics, indoor & outdoor saltwater pool l Aqua centre with watersports facilities, dive centre l 9-hole floodlit golf course with aqua driving range at the beach l Buffet restaurant, fine dining restaurant, bar & terrace, pool restaurant & bar, beach restaurant & bar, café, lobby lounge & bar (24hr), Juisi bar, pub & bar, shisha corner l Children’s club (4-12 years) l Evening entertainment l Hairdresser l Boutique l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 388 bedrooms and suites

classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £3-£8 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £4-£6 per adult per nightFree night offer between 2-9 Dec, 13-20 Jan, 10-17 Feb, 13-20 May, 10-18 Jun & 9-16 Sep receive 1 free night in 7-13, or 2 in 14-20 nights on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure pricesSports free use of fitness roomAll inclusive available at this hotelDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults Note some offers may not be combined

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double deluxe room with bath and shower room and balcony and sea/pool view (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Hurghada airport on Fridays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Situated on the beach, this first class resort

is located in a prime position on the coast

road leading to the old town of Sakalla

and just 5km from Hurghada centre.

A sophisticated resort style hotel offering

an array of on-site facilities, Hurghada

Marriott Red Sea Resort boasts very high

standards and friendly, welcoming staff.

The spacious and luxuriously appointed

bedrooms all have stunning views of the

Red Sea. A children’s club and a private

beach makes this an ideal resort for

families. Facilities include an on-site dive

centre with dive boats leaving regularly

from the hotel’s jetty, that links to a private

island; Bamboo Island, a great place in

the summer for daytime relaxation or

enjoying a barbecue in the evening whilst

the sun sets. A choice of dining options

includes themed buffet style cuisine in the

main restaurant, an Italian a la carte

restaurant and a seasonal island bar and

grill.

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Sophisticated resort style hotel

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite LCD TV, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 outdoor swimming pools and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Fitness room, Jacuzzi, massage, sauna, steam room l Watersports, snorkelling, dive centre l Tennis, squash, table tennis, volleyball, sports court l Ristorante Tuscany Italian a la carte restaurant, Shorouk Restaurant serving an international cuisine with themed buffets, Surf & Turf Restaurant for lunch, seasonal Island Bar & Grill, Marrnet Café, lobby lounge, Sunset Lounge, Sunshine Bar, The Patio Café l Private Bamboo Island (open daytime in winter, until midnight in summer) linked by jetty l Evening entertainment l Hairdresser l Children’s club (4-12 years), playground l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 283 bedrooms and suites

classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £2-£7 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save between £2-£5 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary fruit basket, cookies, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of gym, sauna, steam room and JacuzziDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double sea view room with bath and shower room and some with balcony (max 3 or 2+2), flights from Gatwick to Hurghada airport on Fridays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 20 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Twin/double Elite sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 13Cupid suite sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 45Neptune suite sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 54Half board - adult/child (7-11yrs) 13/5


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Twenty-five minutes’ drive from central

Hurghada, The Oberoi is a supremely

luxurious all suite resort set within 48 acres

of palm-filled gardens fringed by the

hotel’s own private beach. Perfectly

complementing the setting are the shady

marble colonnades and domed pavilions

of the suites which are spread out amongst

the beautifully kept grounds. The elegance

of the traditionally inspired Arabic

architecture continues through to the suite

interiors and for total relaxation and

indulgence The Oberoi Spa offers a wide

range of well-being, health and beauty

treatments. The Oberoi is one of the finest

luxury hotels in Egypt, offering superb

accommodation and excellent service

and is highly recommended for

honeymooners.

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Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada

A supremely luxurious and exclusive all suite resort

Features All suites feature air-conditioning, satellite LCD TV, minibar, WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting suites l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l The Oberoi Spa offering a range of massages and beauty treatments to rejuvenate mind and body, fitness room, Jacuzzi, steam bath l Watersports, snorkelling, dive centre l Tennis court l Zaafran Indian restaurant, The Restaurant a la carte restaurant, The Pergola poolside restaurant offering light meals and snacks, bar l Hair & beauty salon l Boutique l Library of books, CDs & DVDs, WiFi in public areas l Children’s activity centre, babysitting service available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 102 suites

classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinner included 31 DecFree night offer stays between 1 May-1 Oct receive 2 free nights in 7-13, or 4 in 14-20 nights based on bed & breakfast, reflected in brochure prices Honeymooners stay 5 nights or more and receive complimentary one hour massage & three course evening meal per person (set menu, excluding drinks), plus for stays 1 Jun-30 Sep save £24-£28 per adult per nightSports free use of fitness room and tennis courts Singles deluxe suite or superior deluxe suite sole use reduced supplement saving from £14 per night Complimentary fruit basket and flowers in suite on arrival, plus a touching senses programme to include star gazing, cookery classes, yoga, pilates, sand art, aromatherapy, towel origami and movie nights on the beachDining a la carte diningFamily discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a deluxe suite with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2+2)*, flights from Gatwick to Hurghada airport on Fridays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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hotel loyaltyoptional all inclusive

good for golf

Guests at Sheraton Soma Bay Resort will

delight in the stunning, subtle Egyptian

architecture which blends beautifully with

the integral modern design of this resort

hotel. Upon arrival and throughout your

stay you will enjoy high standards of

service and comfort. The well manicured

gardens are a beautiful environment in

which to relax around a choice of fresh-

water swimming pools with direct access

to the beach front. Nearby is the

Cascades 18-hole golf course, designed

by Gary Player, which offers an alternative

to the numerous watersports available. The

hotel boasts a daily programme of sports

activities including a gym, tennis, squash,

windsurfing and snorkelling. There is a

choice of dining options including a

beach grill restaurant and an Italian

restaurant plus regular evening

entertainment.


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Spectacular hotel, with stunning views over the Red Sea

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 3 outdoor swimming pools (2 seasonally heated), children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Health club with massage, fitness room, sauna, exercise and fitness classes l Watersports including windsurfing, snorkelling, diving & sailing (sailing certificates required) l 3 tennis courts, squash court, croquet, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, billiards l L’Abydos Brasserie offering buffet breakfast & dinner, L’Emporio Ristorante Italian a la carte, Copper Crescent Grill beach restaurant, Beach Hut serving snacks, Solar Bay bar, pool bar, Sea Breeze Beach bar l Stars Studio disco, evening entertainment l Children’s club (4-12 years) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 326 bedrooms and suites

classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£10 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May -31 Oct and save £4-£7 per adult per nightFree night offer for holidays completed between 1-24 Dec, 4 Jan- 14 Feb & 1 Jun-26 Jul receive 1 free night in 7 on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure prices Sports free use of fitness room, sauna & windsurfing board (1hr/day), tennis & squash court (1hr/day/room), aerobics, aqua gym, beach volleyball, table tennisAll inclusive available at this hotelDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Note some offers may not be combined

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double side sea view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2+2 or 3+1), flights from Gatwick to Hurghada airport on Fridays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 40 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Twin/double full sea view (max 3+1 or 2+2) 17 17 17 17Executive suite side sea view (max 3+1 or 2+2) 86 86 86 86Beach suite sea view (max 3+1 or 2+2) 143 143 143 143Royal suite sea view (max 3+1 or 2+2) 266 266 266 266Twin/double side sea view sole use 37 23 54 29Twin/double full sea view sole use 70 56 86 62Half board – adult/child (6-11yrs) 33/17 33/17 33/17 33/17All inclusive – adult/child (6-11yrs) 66/33 66/33 66/33 66/33Deluxe All inclusive - adult/child (6-11yrs) 98/49 98/49 98/49 98/49


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Situated by a private sandy beach on the

shores of the Red Sea, the Kempinski Hotel

Soma Bay is surrounded by beautiful

grounds featuring a myriad of impressive

waterfalls, lagoons and pools. Built in the

style of a Moorish fortress with Oriental

interiors, the hotel features comfortable,

well appointed rooms and suites: all with

private balconies or terraces. Laguna Club

rooms and suites benefit from an exclusive

breakfast and lounge with stunning views

of the Bay. The luxuriously appointed

Health Club & Spa offers a wide range of

wellness treatments and a state-of-the-art

gym, and excellent diving and snorkelling

is easily available. The hotel is part of the

Soma Bay Peninsula that will include a

70-berth marina, an 18-hole golf course,

plus numerous shops and restaurants.

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Soma Bay

New Moorish-style hotel in impressive surroundings

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary soft drink minibar and safe l 3 outdoor swimming pools and lazy river, 2 children’s pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Health Club & Spa with full range of wellness treatments, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gym l 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts (floodlit), squash court l The View buffet restaurant featuring specialities from around the world, Al Mar poolside restaurant, Bamboo Shoot restaurant serving refined Asian delicacies, Al Diwan shisha corner, Beachcomber beach bar with light snacks and drinks, Sultan Lounge bar l Children’s club l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 325 bedrooms and suites

classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinner included 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £5-£13 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £5-£8 per adult per nightFree night offer for arrivals between 1-23 Dec, 7-28 Jan & 1-23 Jun receive 1 free night in 7-13, or 2 in 14-20 nights on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure prices Honeymooners complimentary flowers, sparkling wine and fruit platter, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of gymDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults Note some offers may not be combined

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double lagoon view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Hurghada airport on Fridays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 40 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Twin/double sea view (max 3 or 2+1) 33Laguna club room sea view (max 3 or 2+1) 90Junior suite sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 205Deluxe suite sea view (max 3 or 2+2) 347Half board - adult/child (6-11yrs) 37/19Please call us for sole use room supplements

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CLASSIC el GOUnATwo marinas and a pristine harbour combine effortlessly with the peaceful, secluded and immaculately

maintained beaches surrounding El Gouna. With superb infrastructure and excellent services, the area

boasts a host of excellent hotels, and restaurants ranging from casual fare to world-class cuisine.

Built on a series of islands linked by bridges and canals El Gouna lies 15 miles to the north of Hurghada. Developed in a modern Arabesque style with pastel coloured buildings, El Gouna has been carefully planned to offer everything needed for the perfect holiday including a number of excellent hotels, an 18-hole golf course, an open air cinema, and an aquarium, plus superb watersports facilities. The contemporary Abu Tig Marina has an abundance of wonderful restaurants, bars and pubs offering a wide range of international and traditional dining options, as well as exclusive shopping. Already popular with the Egyptian jetset, El Gouna is fast becoming the Red Sea’s premier diving, snorkelling and beach resort.

EL GOUNA SIGHTS The surrounding area of El Gouna offers a variety of excursions, including snorkelling trips to Giftun and Gobal Islands, famous for their seagrass beds and mangroves, and the national park at Mahmeya Island, boasting one of the best beaches on the Red Sea. A supper safari involves taking a four wheel drive vehicle into the desert before changing to four-legged transport. Dinner is served under a starlit desert sky with telescopes available to take a much closer look at the night sky. Further afield, you can experience more of Egypt’s historical, archaeological and cultural treasures with a day trip (by air) to Cairo. One of the greatest capitals in the world and home to nearly 20 million people, a visit to Cairo includes all of the city’s most dramatic landmarks, the Pyramids and the Sphinx, The Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the Egyptian Museum. Alternatively opt for a day trip (also by air) to explore Luxor. Formerly the ancient city of Thebes, it is set against spectacular desert landscapes of the Kharga Oasis and features the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, and the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East.

DIVING & SNORKELLING Catering for all levels of abilities, the area surrounding El Gouna boasts over 40 dive sites that can easily be reached within one to two hours on the many dive boats. With spectacular, sheltered coral reefs ideal for learning to dive, wonderful drift and wall dives, complete wrecks waiting to be explored, and even a chance to encounter dolphins and turtles, this is a fabulous base for discovering the Red Sea. Some excellent wreck diving can be found including the ship graveyard of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas in the Straits of Gubal, plus the legendary wreck of World War II supply ship, Thistlegorm.

GOLF Designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates the El Gouna 18-hole championship golf course has wide fairways, bunkers, desert rough, five different tees and, with the majority of holes hugging the water, the course provides a challenge for any player. Facilities are second to none with the Clubhouse offering a gym, plunge pools, sauna, Turkish bath, spa, bar and fine dining in the La Rotisserie Restaurant. Additional facilities include an Aqua driving range with a practice area and a Pro shop. A shuttle bus service runs between the Golf Club and the resort hotels.


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Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna is a

magical mix of Arabic and Nubian styles.

Built on nine islands and surrounded by

gardens, it provides an oasis of tranquillity.

Created with relaxation in mind, guest

bedrooms are spacious and feature

secluded terraces and balconies with

views out to lagoons, pools, or the private

beaches. The piece de resistance is the

palace suite - simply unique, it boasts a

private pool, large terraces, and generous

interiors over two floors. Golfers and sports-

lovers are spoilt for choice with the 18-hole

USPGA golf course and numerous

watersports including many spectacular

dive sites nearby. For gourmands, there’s a

wide variety of Arabic classics or seafood

in the Oriental 1001 restaurant and for

incurable romantics there’s nothing better

than indulging in a candlelight dinner in

the Italian restaurant, La Piscina.


SHeRAtOn MiRAMAR ReSORt el GOUnA H H H H H

el Gouna

An oasis of peace and tranquillity

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite LCD TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 outdoor swimming pools (1 seasonally heated) and 3 children’s pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Fitness room, sauna, steam bath, massage l Numerous watersports including windsurfing, PADI dive centre l Table tennis, beach volleyball and billiards l Miramar restaurant offering international cuisine, La Piscina Italian restaurant, Wave terrace restaurant and Oriental 1001 restaurant, Miramar bar, pool terrace bar, Pier 17 bar and Samir II boat bar, coffee bar, beach bar l Evening entertainment and daily sports activities l Hairdresser, boutiques l Games Museum l Children’s club (5-12 years), playground, babysitting service available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 339 bedrooms and suites

classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 31 Aug and save £6-£12 per adult per nightEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £5-£9 per adult per night or, book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £6-£9 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary fruit basket, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of fitness room All inclusive available at this hotelDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard room with shower room and balcony or terrace with lagoon or pool view (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Hurghada airport on Fridays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 40 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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optional all inclusiverecommended spa

One of the finest properties in El Gouna,

the Mediterranean-style Mövenpick Resort

& Spa offers excellent quality and service

in a beautiful setting right on the beaches

of the Red Sea. Built amongst lush, fertile

gardens with water features and man-

made lagoons, the attractively designed

hotel blends harmoniously with the

landscape and is surrounded by the clear

waters of the Red Sea. Occupying part of

a 2km beachfront, this property is a good

choice for divers, watersports enthusiasts

and golfers who will enjoy the extensive

recreational facilities which include a dive

centre, kitesurf school and a golf course

nearby. The recently renovated guest

rooms are attractively furnished and

spacious. Guests will delight in the wide

variety of cuisine available including a

choice of sumptuous buffets, oriental and

seafood specialities, fine dining and exotic

dishes. Lazy evenings can be whiled away

in the Gallery Bar.


MÖVenPicK ReSORt & SPA el GOUnA H H H H H

el Gouna

Sophistication in an exclusive beachfront location

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV and minibar l Some interconnecting rooms l 4 outdoor pools (3 seasonally heated) and children’s pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Angsana Spa offering health & beauty treatments l Health club and fitness centre with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath l Watersports, diving, snorkelling, kite surfing l 2 floodlit tennis courts, air-conditioned squash court, bicycle hire, golf nearby l Palavrion buffet restaurant, Bua Khao a la carte Thai restaurant, Il Limone restaurant, Gallery bar, El Sayadin seafood and Oriental restaurant, Oasis & Lagoon pool restaurants & swim up bar l Daytime and evening entertainment l Children’s club (5-12 years), playground, babysitting service available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 554 bedrooms and suites

classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £9-£16* or, book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £9-£12* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 30 Nov-14 Dec, 4-25 Jan & 24 May-21 Jun receive 1 free night in 7-13, or 2 in 14 nights or more on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)All inclusive available at this hotelDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adultsNote some offers may not be combined

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard room with shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Hurghada airport on Fridays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes from Hurghada airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Cairo, the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, is acknowledged by Arabic peoples as Umm Dunya, the Mother of the World, and is home to nearly 20 million people. It is a vast and extraordinary megalopolis where medieval and modern ways of life collide in a mesmerising streetscape. Its chaotic, hectic and vibrant ambiance is tempered by the warm and friendly welcome extended to visitors by the best-natured and most easy-going city-dwellers you’ll find anywhere in the world. Take a sense of humour, add some healthy respect for tradition, sprinkle it with tolerance and any visit to Cairo will be as enjoyable in reality as it may have been daunting in theory.

CLASSIC CAIROCairo (Al-Qahira or ‘the Victorious’) is a bustling and fascinating city boasting the awe-inspiring Pyramids,

the bewitching half-lion, half-human Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures from

Tutankhamun’s tomb. This vibrant city also offers visitors a hypnotic journey through ancient, medieval and

modern ways of life.

MODERN & MEDIEVAL CAIRO Located where the Nile valley widens into its delta, Cairo was founded in AD641 and expanded in the 9th century to become the most powerful Islamic city of the medieval era. Central Cairo is the more modern part of town inspired by the boulevards of Paris with grand art deco and empire-style buildings designed by European architects. This downtown area boasts shopping streets, cafés and restaurants and it’s a good idea for visitors to acquaint themselves with this part of the city before exploring the more traditional quarters. Towering minarets, teeming markets, medieval lanes and congested streets abound in the older Islamic Cairo which is dominated by the Al Azhar Mosque and Kahn el-Khalili bazaar. Right at its heart is the huge Liberation Squre, Maydan at-Tahir, boasting Egypt’s centre of bureaucracy and the old American University. And when the sights, sounds and smells begin to result in a disorientating sensory overload, visitors should take a moment to revive their senses by pausing at one of the city’s coffee houses, tea rooms, patisseries or trendy juice bars, or indulge in the pleasures of a shisha pipe whose sweet-scented smoke wafts through the narrow alleyways to a hypnotic soundtrack of gently bubbling water.

CAIRO SIGHTS No trip to Cairo would be complete without seeing the world’s oldest tourist attraction, the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza which are, not surprisingly, the most visited monuments in Egypt. The largest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, standing 137m high, is the last remaining wonder of the ancient world as described by Greek and Roman scholars. The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest although its location on slightly higher ground makes it appear taller, and the third, Menkaure, adds a wonderful perspective to the alignment of all three. The Sphinx is generally considered to be an enigmatic depiction of the Pharaoh Khafre. Housing one of the world’s major collections of Egypt’s finest treasures, including Royal Mummies and objects from Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is magnificent, slightly dated, very often crowded and without doubt, the best place to gain an appreciation of Ancient Egypt. Other museums of note include the fascinating Museum of Islamic Art and the Coptic Museum, housed in an old palace and featuring a wealth of artefacts covering Coptic art and worship. The Citadel is a massive fortification built in the early 13th century and is located on high ground south of the Khan market and is the size of a small village with museums, cafés and mosques.


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Originally a guest palace for European

royalty during the inauguration

celebrations of the Suez Canal in 1869, the

extravagant Cairo Marriott & Omar

Khayyam Casino hotel is now a

combination of an ancient royal palace

and a modern twin towers complex

conjoined by a garden terrace. Situated in

the very heart of Cairo on the island of

Zamalek in the River Nile and surrounded

by six acres of tranquil, exotic gardens, it is

the perfect base for exploring this historic

city. The Egyptian Museum is close by and

the Pyramids of Giza within easy reach. All

newly renovated and luxuriously

appointed rooms and suites are tastefully

furnished to high standards with stunning

views of the Nile, wonderful gardens or

downtown Cairo. The hotel boasts a wide

selection of high quality restaurants, plus

several bars, a casino, gentle evening

entertainment, a health club, tennis and

outdoor swimming pool.

CAIRO MARRIOTT & OMAR KHAYYAM CASINO H H H H H

Cairo

Palatial luxury in the heart of Cairo

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, high speed internet, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor seasonally heated swimming pool, children’s pool, Jacuzzi (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Splash Health club, sauna l Tennis, volleyball l Several bars and restaurants including the Egyptian Nights serving authentic Oriental cuisine with evening entertainment, Empress Entertainment Lounge, Garden Promenade Café offering international al fresco dining, Harry’s Pub, JW’s Steakhouse, reputedly the best steakhouse in Cairo, Lobby bar, Omar’s Café, Saraya Café coffee house, Piano Bar, Ristorante Tuscany, Roy’s Country Kitchen, the Marriott Bakery, Torii Japanese restaurant, Waves pool snack bar l Casino Omar Khayyam l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 1087 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEarly booking offer book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £6-£8 per adult per nightEarly booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£7 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary flowers, wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of pool and fitness centreDining a la carte diningFamily discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double deluxe room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace and some with Nile view (max 2+1), flights from Heathrow to Cairo airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 60 minutes from Cairo airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Double room with Nile view

In a leafy neighbourhood on the east

bank and part of the elegant Nile Plaza

shopping area, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo

enjoys unrivalled river views to Zamalek

island and the12th century Citadel. It is a

luxuriously refined hotel with high

standards of accommodation and

attentive, personal service. Guest rooms

feature state of the art technology,

marble bathrooms with deep-soaking tub,

and views to the city or Citadel. The

numerous restaurants include Egyptian,

Italian and authentic Cantonese cuisine,

and the stylish seafood restaurant boasts

superb Nile views. There’s a rooftop

terrace with free-form pool, children’s

splash pool, and cabanas with private

shaded sitting areas, and the acclaimed

spa with indoor pool offers an array of

indulgent treatments. It is 2km from the city

centre and the Egyptian Museum just a

ten minute drive away.

FOuR SeASONS HOTel CAIRO AT NIle PlAzA H H H H H

Cairo

Unrivalled Nile views

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player, WiFi, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Rooftop outdoor pool with poolside cabanas, lap pool, whirlpool (towels, sunloungers and parasols), children’s splash pool l Spa with 14 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, relaxation area, indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art gym l Several restaurants including buffet style, seafood, steak restaurant, Italian, Cantonese and pool grill, café, two lounges, bar l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 366 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueGala dinner included 31 Dec Sports free use of fitness room, sauna and steam room in spa (excluding treatments) Dining a la carte diningFamily discount available for 1st child aged up to 17 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a superior room with bath and shower room and pool and citadel view (max 3 or 2+1), using flights from Heathrow to Cairo airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 45 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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King deluxe pool & citadel view (max 3 or 2+1) 33 13 11Twin/double Nile view (max 3 or 2+1) 62 37 35King premier (max 3 or 2+1) 103 49 47Corniche suite (max 3 or 2+1) 164 76 76Diplomatic suite (max 3 or 2+2) on request 201 196Four Seasons executive suite (max 3 or 2+2) 494 237 231Twin/double superior pool & citadel view sole use 107 82 76

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Located on the west bank of the Nile at

the centre of the prestigious First

Residence shopping and apartment

complex, with enviable views of the Great

Pyramids and the ancient Botanical

Gardens, the opulent Four Seasons

provides an oasis of tranquillity in this

bustling city. Attentive and exceptional

service is always evident and the facilities

are first class. The spacious guest rooms

boasting stunning views of the Nile, the

Botanical Gardens or the Pyramids, are

richly decorated with lavish furnishings and

feature all the amenities expected of a

five star hotel. Exquisite cuisine includes

Middle Eastern specialities, Mediterranean

delights and authentic Thai experiences,

and a leisurely high tea is served in the

sumptuous Tea Lounge with its blue

stained glass circular window and grand

piano. The Spa offers exclusive treatments

inspired by ancient Egyptians and there’s

an outdoor seasonally heated pool on the

fourth floor.

FOuR SeASONS HOTel CAIRO AT THe FIRST ReSIdeNCe H H H H H

Cairo

Opulence and tranquillity with enviable views

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor seasonally heated swimming pool on the 4th floor and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Spa & Wellness Centre with gym, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, massage, various spa treatments l Seasons restaurant offering Italian dishes, Aura restaurant on the fourth floor serving Lebanese dishes, Lai Thai restaurant serving authentic Thai cuisine, pool bar, Tea Lounge, Library bar l Gift shop l Babysitting service available l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 269 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueGala dinner included 31 Dec Sports free use of gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room in spa (excluding treatments) Dining half board payable locallyFamily discount available for 1st child aged up to 17 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

recommended spa


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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double superior room with bath and shower room, some with balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Heathrow to Cairo airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 45 minutes from Cairo airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.



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Twin/double deluxe Nile or pyramid view (max 3 or 2+1) 33 13 11Premier Nile or pyramid view (max 3 or 2+1) 49 25 21Four Seasons suite Nile view (max 3 or 2+2) 323 147 139Corner suite (max 3 or 2+1) 364 190 178Twin/double superior sole use 94 82 76


CA

IRO

Double premier room with pyramid view

This iconic hotel lying in the shadow of the

Great Pyramids in Cairo has enchanted

guests since first opening its doors to the

public in 1869. The hotel is located in 40

acres of Jasmine scented gardens and

most guest rooms enjoy a view of the

Pyramids. A variety of superb international

cuisine is on offer at the numerous hotel

restaurants including Italian cuisine at

Alfredo, whilst La Jardin offers a choice of

continental dishes as well as breathtaking

views of the Pyramids. Maintaining the

extremely high standards one expects of

Oberoi, Mena House is the perfect place

to begin an exploration of Cairo.

MeNA HOuSe OBeROI H H H H H

Cairo

Supreme luxury with views of the Pyramids

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l Outdoor seasonally heated swimming pool and children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Mini-gym l Khan el Khalili restaurant offering light Egyptian meals, The Moghul Room specialising in Indian cuisine, Alfredo Italian restaurant, Le Jardin all day dining room with international cuisine, Sultan Bar & Mamlouk Bar l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 424 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Sports free use of gymDining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults


Mena House Oberoi 05 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 26 Nov 03 Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 24 Dec 31 Dec 07 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Jan 04 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Feb 04 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Mar 01 Apr 08 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 Apr

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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double Mena garden view room with bath and shower room and some with balcony or terrace (max 2+1), flights from Heathrow to Cairo airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 60 minutes from Cairo airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Children (2-11 years) are only permitted in garden rooms. Please contact us for current prices.



796 796 796 816 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 796 822 835 835 835 865 1072 1072 1072 1092 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1072 1150 1163 1163 1163 1205 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1279 1305 1396 1409 1409 1409 1433 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1555 1633 1724 1737 1737 1749 1777 612 612 612 632 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 612 645

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 Nov-30 Apr 1 May-30 Sep at time of going to press (see page 74) 1-31 Oct

Twin/double premier pyramid view (max 2+1) 29 29Twin/double deluxe garden view sole use 61 48Twin/double premier pyramid view sole use 118 105Buffet lunch - adult/child (5-11yrs) 31/16 31/16Buffet dinner - adult/child (5-11yrs) 39/20 39/20

CLASSIC luXORLuxor is set against spectacular desert landscapes and is considered to be the greatest outdoor museum in

the world with its magnificent temples, tombs and monuments which reflect the greatness and splendour of

Ancient Egypt. It’s also an excellent base from which to start your luxury Nile Cruise (see pages 63-70).

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Five hundred miles south of Cairo on the Nile’s east bank is the capital of Upper Egypt, Luxor. It is a mesmerizing city which is easily explored on foot, by horse drawn caleche, by delightful felucca boats, or by hot air balloon. In addition to the fantastic monuments, tombs and temples, visitors will delight in the Corniche, a pleasantly shaded, tree-lined avenue between the Temple of Luxor and the Nile, leading to the Luxor Museum and beyond to Karnak: itself famed for its ancient temple. Luxor’s vibrancy is encapsulated in a wealth of excellent hotels, bars, restaurants, shops, and bustling bazaars which simply add to the magnetism of this unique city.

EAST BANK SIGHTS Nile cruises are a must for many visitors to Egypt and the majority of cruises begin and/or end at Luxor: itself a key site for Egyptology. On the east bank of the Nile, in the heart of the city, is the Temple of Luxor which was constructed circa 1350BC as a dedication to the deity Amun-Ra’s wife, herself the mother goddess, Mut. Opposite the temple’s entrance are the majestic statues of Ramses II plus a large granite obelisk whose twin stands in pride of place in Paris’ Place de la Concorde. The splendid Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes connects with the Karnak Temple to the north. Karnak, 2km from the centre of Luxor, was originally known as Ipet-Ipsut, the Most Perfect of Places, and the Karnak Temple, a national shrine, was dedicated to the deity Amun. Today it is one of the largest and best preserved of all Egypt's ancient temples featuring amazing structures of towering obelisks, monuments, and the great hypostyle hall whose immense columns recreate the papyrus forests of the sacred island from which all life purportedly sprang. The unique sound & light show held every evening brings to life, the fascinating history of this magnificent temple.

WEST BANK SIGHTS Although they ruled from palaces on the east of the Nile, pharaohs chose to be buried to the west and there are many temples and tombs known collectively as the Necropolis of Thebes. The famed Valley of the Kings contains more than 60 tombs, chambers and halls: the most famous, Tutankhamun contains a tomb with the mummy in situ. The Valley of the Queens offers interesting insights into the Egyptian way of life as Queens and royal children were buried in valleys separate to their husbands and fathers. And one of the most magnificent monuments in the area is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: dedicated to Egypt’s greatest female pharaoh, it is a vast terraced temple hewn into the base of the rose-coloured hillside. Although many of the wall carvings depicting her life have been destroyed, there are many murals to appreciate as well as the astonishing architecture. Additional sites, too numerous to describe here, fill the area to the west bank although The Colossi of Memnon, two huge stone sentinels overlooking the Nile, require special mention as they are all that remains of the funerary Temple of Amenhotep III: allegedly even more vast in its heyday than the Temple of Karnak.


LUX

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Superior double room with front Nile view

hotel loyalty

With the centre of the city 3km away,

Sheraton Luxor Resort provides a great

base for exploring the magnificent temples

and ancient monuments of historic Luxor.

Situated in a secluded location and

surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the

hotel offers a high standard of

accommodation and splendid Nile views.

Guest rooms which are located in the main

building or in surrounding bungalows are

well-appointed, boasting views over the

gardens, city or the river, and main building

rooms each featuring a balcony. All day

Mediterranean dining can be enjoyed at

the Karnak and there are Indian and Italian

restaurants, and a poolside menu of lighter

snacks and refreshments. Facilities include

tennis, jogging track, children’s pool and

two outdoor swimming pools, one with

magnificent Nile views; the other nestling

amid the bungalows.

SHeRATON luXOR ReSORT H H H H H

luxor - east Bank

Lush tropical gardens and splendid Nile views

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning and satellite plasma screen TV l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 seasonally heated outdoor swimming pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols), children’s pool l 2 floodlit tennis courts, pool table, mini croquet, jogging track, billiards l Karnak all day dining restaurant, La Mamma Italian restaurant, Agra Indian restaurant, poolside bar, Sukkareya lobby bar l Entertainment l Shopping arcade, beautician l WiFi throughout (charge) l Limited shuttle service to downtown Luxor l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 281 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Free night offer between 1 May-30 Jun receive 1 free night in 7 on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure prices Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double room with bath and shower room, balcony or terrace and garden/city view (max 2), flights from Gatwick to Luxor airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Luxor airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


Sheratonluxor Resort 07 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov 05 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26 Dec 02 Jan 09 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Jan 06 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 01 May

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740 753 765 777 777 802 802 868 868 892 917 1015 1015 1015 1015 1015 966 966 806 782 790 838 838 838 862 882 914 927 939 951 951 976 1005 1071 1071 1095 1120 1218 1218 1218 1218 1218 1169 1169 1009 993 1049 1097 1097 1097 1141 1169 574 587 599 611 611 636 636 678 678 702 727 825 825 825 825 825 776 776 616 592 592 592 592 592 616 616

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 Nov-23 Dec 24 Dec-3 Jan 1 May-30 Sep 1-31 Oct going to press (see page 74) 4 Jan-27 Mar 28 Mar-5 Apr 6-30 Apr

Twin/double standard Nile view (max 2+1) 17 17 17 17Twin/double superior front Nile view (max 2+1) 29 29 29 28Junior suite Nile view (max 3+1 or 2+2) 64 48 74 66Presidential suite Nile view (max 3+1 or 2+2) 356 356 356 356Royal suite Nile view (max 3+1 or 2+2) 409 409 409 409Twin/double garden/city view sole use 29 29 22 28Half board - adult/child 15/8 15/8 15/8 15/8

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Deluxe double room with Nile view

recommended spa

With exceptional river views from the Nile’s

East Bank, the newly renovated Hilton

Luxor Resort & Spa has been transformed

into a luxurious resort with easy access to

the mesmerising city of Luxor. A glorious

infinity pool boasts a swim-up bar and

stunning Nile views, and the spacious

rooms and suites are contemporary and

stylish. Delicious cuisine is served in

numerous restaurants including lavish

buffets in Rosetta and fine a la carte Asian

cuisine in the chic Silk Road. The Sunset

Lounge & Terrace boasts glorious sunsets

over the Nile, and the Nayara Spa with its

tranquil river-facing treatment rooms offers

an exotic range of therapies. The Temple

of Karnak is two minutes’ drive from the

hotel, and a complimentary shuttle service

operates between the hotel and

downtown Luxor, just 2km away.

HIlTON luXOR ReSORT & SPA H H H H H deluxeluxor - east Bank

Spa resort with enviable Nile views

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, DVD, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 outdoor infinity pools (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Nayara Spa with Nile-side treatment rooms, steam baths, massages, spa courtyard with café, gym l Rosetta buffet restaurant, Olives restaurant serving Mediterranean and Egyptian cuisine, Silk Road restaurant offering fine Asian cuisine, Oasis pool bar, Sunset Lounge & Terrace, Diwan shisha café, Jannah Bar l Beauty salon, hair salon l Complimentary shuttle service to downtown Luxor l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 236 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Free night offer stay 5 nights or more and receive 1 free night on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure pricesSports free access to Nayara Spa thermal area and facilities including steam room, herbal bath, laconium bath, reflexology basins, Kneip walk experience showers, ice fountain, indoor & outdoor relaxation areas, PantaRai pool (charge for spa treatments) Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard garden view room with shower room and French balcony (max 2), flights from Gatwick to Luxor airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Luxor airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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902 915 927 939 939 964 964 1001 1001 1025 1050 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1099 1099 939 915 939 951 951 951 975 1092 1238 1251 1263 1275 1275 1299 1299 1337 1337 1361 1386 1484 1484 1484 1484 1484 1435 1435 1275 1275 1317 1323 1323 1323 1464 1603 544 557 569 581 581 606 606 643 643 667 692 790 790 790 790 790 741 741 581 557 557 557 557 557 581 581

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 Nov-21 Dec 22 Dec-4 Jan 1 May-27 Sep 28 Sep-31 Oct going to press (see page 74) 5 Jan-26 Mar 27 Mar-5 Apr 6-30 Apr

Standard twin/double Nile view (max 2) 13 13 13 13Deluxe twin/double Nile view (max 2) 25 25 25 25Junior suite garden view (max 2+1) 72 72 72 72Suite Nile view (max 2+1) 82 82 82 82Standard twin/double garden view sole use 49 58 35 41Standard twin/double Nile view sole use 74 82 60 66Half board set menu lunch - adult/child 21/0 21/0 21/0 21/0Half board buffet dinner - adult/child 29/0 29/0 29/0 29/0


LUX

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Superior double room with garden view

A famous landmark along the East Bank of

the River Nile, the grandiose Sofitel Winter

Palace Luxor is steeped in history: its many

illustrious guests including Howard Carter,

whose discovery of Tutankhamun was

announced here in 1922. Originally built in

true colonial style as a palace for the King

of Egypt in 1886, it is situated just minutes

from Luxor Temple. Set amidst beautiful

lush and immaculately kept tropical

gardens the property exudes opulence

and elegance and comfort in true Belle

Epoque style. There’s a beautiful swimming

pool with sun terrace, and the fabulous

Nile Terrace is perfect for afternoon tea or

cocktails. The hotel boasts excellent

restaurants including the prestigious 1886

serving refined French cuisine, and the

intimate and elegant a la carte and open

buffet La Corniche offering an

international menu.

SOFITel WINTeR PAlACe luXOR H H H H H

luxor - east Bank

Historical elegance

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary internet access, minibar and safe l Outdoor seasonally heated swimming pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Billiards l La Corniche a la carte restaurant, 1886 a la carte & open buffet restaurant (dress code applies and advance booking necessary), L'Oasis poolside restaurant offering European and local cuisine for lunch and dinner, Nile Terrace bar, Central Park bar and the Royal Bar, an elegant English style bar serving cocktails and traditional afternoon tea l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 92 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 30 November for stays 1-21 Dec & 4-31 Jan and save £10- £11 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-30 Sep and save up to £6 per adult per nightFree night offer between 1-21 Dec, 4-31 Jan & 1 May-30 Sep receive 1 free night in 3-4 nights, or 2 in 7 nights on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure prices Honeymooners complimentary VIP treatment, fruit basket, flowers, sparkling wine, one candlelit dinner for two (excluding drinks), save £16-£38 per adult per night, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Note some offers may not be combined

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double classic garden view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2), flights from Gatwick to Luxor airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Luxor airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1-30 Nov 1-21 Dec 22 Dec-3 Jan 1 May-30 Sep going to press (see page 74) 1 Feb-27 Mar 4-31 Jan 28 Mar-6 Apr 7-30 Apr 1-31 Oct

Twin/double classic Nile view (max 2) 22 21 20 22Twin/double superior garden view (max 2) 22 21 20 22Twin/double superior Nile view (max 2) 45 45 44 46Luxury garden view (max 2+1) 45 45 44 46Luxury Nile view (max 2+1) 68 68 66 69Twin/double classic garden view sole use 90 84 131 43Half board – adult/child (5-11) 45/23 45/23 45/23 45/23


Sofitel Winter Palace luxor 07 Nov 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov 05 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 26 Dec 02 Jan 09 Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Jan 06 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 01 May

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Standard double room

In a prime location, right on the banks of

the River Nile and only a few minutes from

Luxor and Karnak Temples and other

historic attractions, Pavillon Winter Luxor

was built as a modern replica of the

historic Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor. It has a

less formal atmosphere than its

distinguished neighbour yet offers the

same high standards. Set in the lush and

immaculately tended gardens, the hotels

share their facilities including the beautiful

pool and sun terrace. The spacious and

comfortable rooms offer modern

accommodation and all feature private

balconies. There is a selection of dining

options with buffet style themes, a la carte

and local specialities, as well as relaxing

bars and a poolside restaurant.

PAVIllON WINTeR luXOR H H H H H

luxor - east Bank

Modern palace in beautiful gardens

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Le Bouganvillier restaurant serving buffet style meals, El Tarboush restaurant offering local specialities, L'Oasis poolside restaurant offering the perfect setting to relax and enjoy European and local cuisine, Central Park bar offering cocktails and refreshments, Il Palmetto Italian a la carte restaurant l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l Please note: all facilities are shared with the Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor l 102 bedrooms

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 30 Nov for stays 1-21 Dec & 4-31 Jan and save £2-£5 per adult per nightEarly booking offer book before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-30 Sep and save £2 per adult per nightFree night offer stays between 1-21 Dec, 4-31 Jan & 1 May-30 Sep receive 1 free night in 4, or 2 in 7 nights or more based on bed & breakfast, reflected in brochure pricesHoneymooners complimentary late check-out & VIP amenities in room, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room)

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Luxor airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Luxor airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1-30 Nov 1-21 Dec 22 Dec-3 Jan 1 May-30 Sep going to press (see page 74) 1 Feb-27 Mar 4-31 Jan 28 Mar-6 Apr 7-30 Apr 1-31 Oct

Prestige suite garden view (max 3 or 2+1) 36 37 36 35Standard twin/double sole use 21 15 41 9Prestige suite garden view sole use 93 89 113 77Half board - adult/child 27/14 27/14 27/14 27/14


LUX

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Superior deluxe room

In a unique and exclusive location on its

own private island surrounded by the River

Nile, Maritim Jolie Ville Kings Island Luxor,

renowned for its high standards of service

and fabulous cuisine, offers a peaceful

and secluded retreat in beautiful

surroundings. Located in low level, single

storey bungalows and nestling in 24 acres

of lush sub-tropical gardens, the

comfortable and airy rooms feature

private terraces and garden views. In this

oasis of tranquillity, guests will delight in

soaking up the sun and will marvel at the

stunning views from the infinity pool.

Delicious cuisine is served in the restaurants

and the terrace is an ideal spot for drinks

whilst watching the sun set over the Nile.

The mesmerizing city of Luxor is a mere

4km away and a complimentary shuttle

bus is available for hotel guests.

MARITIM JOlIe VIlle KINGS ISlANd luXOR H H H H H

luxor - east Bank

Exclusivity on a private island

FeaturesAll bungalows feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 3 outdoor swimming pools including an infinity pool and adults only pool, children’s pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l Fitness room, massage l Tennis courts, volleyball, football, sports court, jogging track, speed ball, aerobics, table tennis l Jolie Ville buffet style restaurant, La Fleur a la carte restaurant, Zigolini Italian a la carte restaurant, Shehrazade Terrace with breathtaking views of the Nile, Ascot Bar, Fellaht Tent featuring traditional food and folklore shows l Daytime activities l Library l Children’s small zoo, children’s club (4-12 years) and playground l WiFi throughout l Complimentary shuttle bus l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 647 bedroom and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £3-£5 per adult per night, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-31 Oct and save £2-£3 per adult per nightHoneymooners complimentary fruit basket, flowers, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double comfort bungalow with bath and shower room and balcony and garden view (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Luxor airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Luxor airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Twin/double Nile view bungalow (max 3 or 2+1) 9Twin/double deluxe garden/pool view (max 3 or 2+2) 17Twin/double superior deluxe garden/pool view (max 3 or 2+2) 25Half board - adult/child 22/11Please call us for sole use room supplements

CLASSIC ASWANAswan with its distinctly African atmosphere boasts a slow and relaxed way of life combined with

unparalleled access to superb Nubian sites and splendid temples including Abu Simbel and the Temple of

Philae. Combine a stay in this historic city with an unforgettable Nile cruise.

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Located 130km south of Luxor on the East Bank of the majestic Nile, Aswan, more atmospherically African than Middle Eastern, was once the gateway to Nubia: an area of southern Egypt now mainly submerged under Lake Nasser. Aswan boasts a slow and relaxed pace of life ideal for a leisurely holiday. Visitors can stroll along the Corniche and visit the colourful bazaar, itself heady with the scent of spices, or while-away the hours enjoying delicious freshly-caught fish in one of the fine restaurants boasting views of traditional feluccas sailing between the Nile’s many picturesque islands. You can even take afternoon tea on the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel’s terrace where Agatha Christie penned ‘Death on the Nile’.

ASWAN SIGHTS Culture addicts and history lovers will want for nothing as there’s plenty to explore in and around Aswan including the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, and further afield, Abu Simbel and Lake Nasser. One of Egypt’s most beautiful and notable museums is the Aswan Nubian Museum which retraces the history and importance of the Nubian civilisation, and the Aswan High Dam, built during the 1960’s to stem annual floods and provide hydro-electricity, boasts fantastic views over Lake Nasser. When the dam was built, the process threatened to flood many important Nubian monuments so, aided by UNESCO, many were dismantled and moved elsewhere. The famous Temple of Philae, built over a period of several hundred years, was one such monument, and it was removed piece by piece from its original site to the small island of Agilika where today a fantastic sound and light show can be enjoyed. Around Aswan, the Nile is sprinkled with islands; including the two most famous, Kitchener’s Island, boasting the exotic Botanical Gardens, and Elephantine Island, the largest, is home to the Temple of Khnum with its ram mummies on view at the museum, plus a Nilometer which was used until the 19th century to measure the water level of the Nile.

The Unfinished Obelisk is located in the Northern Quarry and is a giant stone measuring 42m long: it would have been one of the world’s largest obelisks had it not been abandoned when a crack was found in the granite. Located on the western bank of Lake Nasser is the magnificent Abu Simbel, two huge rock temples which have been a tourist attraction since Victorian times. During the Aswan High Dam project, the temples were saved by UNESCO and are now one of Egypt’s most visited sites.

CRUISING Many Nile cruises begin or end in Aswan and, combined with a stay in this attractive city, visitors will enjoy a truly memorable experience. The contemporary M/S Farah offers luxury, exquisite cuisine and superb on-board facitilities, and an eight day cruise will take in places of interest such as Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Edfu Temple. See pages 63-70 for details.


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Royal villa with Nile view (top), double superior room with Nile view (above)

A five minute shuttle boat ride across the

river takes you to the Mövenpick Resort

Aswan’s splendid location on Elephantine

Island in the middle of the Nile, and the

hotel provides a truly spectacular base for

exploring the surrounding islands and

Aswan city. Set in tranquil tropical gardens

and enjoying great views, there’s an

outdoor infinity pool area for

sunworshippers, plus a tennis court and

small fitness room with massages available.

Influenced by Nubian art and design, the

attractively furnished guest rooms all

feature balconies, and there are tempting

buffet and a la carte dining choices at

Orangerie restaurant, plus daytime light

meals and snacks at the poolside

restaurant. From the top floor, the

Panorama bar boasts magnificent 360

degree views over the Nile, the dunes,

nearby islands and Aswan city.

MÖVeNPICK ReSORT ASWAN H H H H H

Aswan - elephantine Island

Spectacular island setting in the middle of the Nile

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor infinity swimming pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols), children's pool l Small fitness room, massage l Tennis court, table tennis, billiards l The Orangerie buffet and a la carte restaurant, pool restaurants serving light meals and snacks, Panorama bar with views of the City and the Nile, Lounge Bar l Regular shuttle boat to mainland l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 230 bedrooms, suites and villas

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Free night offer between 1 May-30 Sep receive 1 free night in 4 on same board basis as bookedFree night offer between 1 Nov-30 Apr receive 1 free night in 7 on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure prices Offer between 1 Nov-30 Apr stay 4-6 nights and save £5-£7 per adult per night Honeymooners complimentary flowers, fruit and honeymoon cake Sports free use of gym Dining half board bookable for entire stayFamily discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) room supplements are not payable by children sharing with two adults Note some offers may not be combined

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in a twin/double standard room, with bath or shower room, balcony or terrace (max 3 or 2+1), flights from Gatwick to Luxor airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 3 hours from Luxor airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Twin/double superior Nile view (max 3 or 2+1) 13 13 13 13Twin/double deluxe Nile view (max 3 or 2+1) 21 21 21 21Duplex suite Nile view (max 3 or 2+1) 41 41 41 41Ambassador villa Nile view (max 5 or 3+2) 152 117 115 107Royal villa Nile view (max 5) 213 178 176 168Twin/double standard side view sole use 39 16 18 19Lunch - adult/child 19/10 19/10 19/10 19/10Dinner - adult/child 21/11 21/11 21/11 21/11

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Luxury room with Nile view

recommended spa

Majestically perched atop an outcrop of

pink granite, overlooking the shallows, or

cataracts, of the Nile, the recently

refurbished Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

Aswan has played host to distinguished

guests since1889. Behind its Victorian

façade, there’s beauty and opulence and

the reception rooms are lavishly furnished,

reminiscent of Egypt’s colonial past. Nile

Wing guest rooms and suites are elegant

and contemporary whilst The Palace has

been cleverly renovated to preserve its

historic heritage. The hotel’s restaurants

boast splendid views and fine cuisine

ranging from brasserie style to international

gourmet specialities in the renowned 1902

Fine Dining Restaurant, plus various bars

and lounges include the Promenade for

traditional high tea. And for complete

relaxation after a day’s sightseeing, the So

SPA features pampering treatments, a

sauna and hammam, Jacuzzi and indoor

pool.

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Aswan

Legendary hospitality in an historic hotel

FeaturesAll rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, minibar and safe l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers and parasols) l So SPA with a range of treatments, sauna, Jacuzzi, hammam, indoor pool and gym l Al Saraya brasserie style restaurant with international cuisine, Oriental Kababgy restaurant overlooking the Nile, famed 1902 Fine Dining gourmet restaurant, Palms pool restaurant offering lunch, drinks and snacks throughout the day, La Terrasse bar, the Promenade for drinks and traditional high tea, Yasmin Vitamin bar & lounge, The Bar piano lounge l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 138 bedrooms and suites

Classic valueEntry visas included for British Citizen passport holdersGala dinner included 24 Dec & 31 DecEarly booking offer book before 30 Nov for stays between 1-21 Dec & 4-31 Jan and save £12*, or before 30 Apr for stays 1 May-30 Sep and save £10* *per adult per night

Free night offer between 1-21 Dec, 4-31 Jan & 1 May-30 Sep receive 1 free night in 3-4 nights, or 2 in 7 nights on same board basis as booked reflected in brochure pricesHoneymooners complimentary VIP treatment, fruit basket, flowers, sparkling wine, one candlelit dinner for two (excl. drinks), save £32-£46 per adult per night, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival)Sports free use of fitness room and indoor pool Dining flexible plan available on consecutive days see page 11Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room)Note some offers may not be combined

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 74) based on bed & breakfast in premium room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace in the Nile Wing (max 2), flights from Gatwick to Luxor airport on Wednesdays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 3 hours from Luxor airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.


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Twin/double palace premium garden view (max 2) 14 11 17 9Luxury Nile view (max 2) 31 23 30 23Twin/double palace luxury garden/Nile view (max 2) 47 36 49 34Palace Cataract suite Nile view (max 2+1) 65 58 87 58Prestige suite Nile view (max 2+1) 111 92 133 92Palace prestige suite Nile view (max 2+1) 135 112 162 109Opera suite Nile view (max 2+1) 282 229 339 229Opera palace suite Nile view (max 2+1) 324 263 389 360Half board - adult/child 5-11yrs) 62/32 62/32 62/32 62/32

We offer a choice of luxury cruises with various itineraries along the Nile, and are delighted to feature a small selection of the most intimate, elegant and sophisticated vessels. A couple of example itineraries have been included on this page, although a wide range of alternatives is available. Some itineraries include embarkation at Luxor, a cruise to Aswan, then disembarkation in Luxor, or alternatively cruises can begin and end in Aswan or Esna.

CLASSIC NILE CRUISESThe Nile is the world’s longest river and a luxury cruise on an elegant ship is surely the most relaxing way to

discover the cultural landmarks and archaeological sites of Egypt. Retrace the routes followed by Egypt’s

pharaohs from Luxor and wonder at the views over Lake Nasser from Aswan’s High Dam.

Cairo/Luxor/Nile Cruise 14 nights As we tailor-make holidays to your specific requirements, we can easily offer two and three centre holidays. For example you could fly to Cairo and spend a few days discovering the awe-inspiring Pyramids, the bewitching Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun’s treasures. Treat yourself to a luxury four days on the west bank of the Nile at the opulent Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence then fly to Luxor for two nights at the Sheraton Luxor Resort with its splendid Nile views. Situated in a secluded location and surrounded by lush tropical gardens Sheraton Luxor Resort provides a perfect base for exploring this mesmerising city. After the hustle and bustle of Cairo and Luxor, join the Sonesta St George cruise ship for a luxurious and elegant 8 day (7 night) cruise. The Sonesta St George cruise ship departs from Luxor on Mondays returning to Luxor the following Monday. After the 8 day cruise spend another night at Sheraton Luxor Resort in Luxor before your flight to Cairo and back home.

This 14 night holiday costs from £2748 per person based on 2 adults sharing and includes return flights from Heathrow, internal flights from Cairo to Luxor, transfers, hotel accommodation and an 8 day Nile cruise.

Luxor/Nile Cruise 7 nights You may wish to go on a shorter Nile cruise and it is easy for us to tailor-make a holiday including a 4 day (3 night) cruise. We can book flights either direct to Luxor or via Cairo and then book your chosen cruise from Aswan. For example, you could fly to Luxor on a Wednesday and transfer to Aswan for a two night stay at the five star Mövenpick Resort Aswan. A five minute shuttle boat ride across the river takes you to the Mövenpick Resort Aswan’s splendid location on Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile, and the hotel provides a truly spectacular base for exploring the surrounding islands and Aswan city. After a two night stay in Aswan, board the M/S Farah, regarded as one of the finest deluxe cruise ships on the Nile. After the four day cruise, which ends in Luxor, you’ll spend two nights at the grandiose Sofitel Luxor Winter Palace. Originally built in true colonial style as a palace, the hotel is situated just minutes from Luxor Temple and is a fantastic place to relax as it is set amid beautiful lush and immaculately kept tropical gardens.

This 7 night holiday costs from £1061 per person based on 2 adults sharing and includes return flights from Gatwick to Luxor, transfers, 4 nights hotel accommodation and a 4 day Nile cruise.


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The famed Valley of the Kings contains

more than sixty tombs, chambers and

halls: the most famous, Tutankhamun,

contains a tomb with the mummy in situ,

and the Valley of the Queens offers

interesting insights into the Egyptian way

of life as Queens and royal children were

buried in separate valleys. One of the

most magnificent monuments is the

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: dedicated

to Egypt’s greatest female pharaoh. The

Colossi of Memnon which is two huge

stone sentinels overlooking the Nile,

requires special mention, as does the

Temple of Luxor, and the Temple of

Karnak with its daily Sound and Light

Show.

At Edfu there’s a very well preserved

temple dedicated to Horus - the second

largest temple in Egypt. The Aswan High

Dam built during the 1960’s to stem annual

floods and provide hydroelectricity, boasts

good views over Lake Nasser, and the two

islands of the Nile offer contrasting

attractions; Kitchener's Island boasts the

exotic Botanical Gardens and Elephantine

Island is home to the Temple of Khnum with

its ram mummies on view at the museum.

Please note Although cruise details are correct at

time of going to press, itineraries are subject to

change. Customers with afternoon flight arrivals

on Day 1 of cruise itineraries, may miss the first

days excursions. For further details please check

with us at time of booking.

CRUISE TIPS

Smart casual attire is recommended in the

evenings whilst informal clothing is suitable

for daytime. For special events, suits and

cocktail dresses are the best choice. For

land excursions visitors should dress

conservatively, with cotton clothes for

summertime, and light jackets for winter:

comfortable shoes are essential. Egyptian

souvenirs include papyrus paintings,

cotton and leather garments, and gold

and silver items. Bargaining in the bazaars

is commonplace although there are fixed

prices in city shops.

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8 days (7 nights) cruise itinerary Day 1 Monday Embark in Luxor before lunch. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 Tuesday Visit the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon and sail to Esna. Overnight in Esna.

Day 3 Wednesday Sail to Edfu and visit Horus Temple before sailing to Kom Ombo. Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 4 Thursday Set sail for Aswan and visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Granite Quarries. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 Friday Free morning, then an afternoon felucca sail around Kitchener’s Island, home to the Botanical Gardens. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 Saturday Sail to Kom Ombo and, after lunch, visit the Sobek and Haeroris Temple. Afternoon sail to Edfu, and then sail to Esna after dinner. Overnight in Esna.

Day 7 Sunday Sail to Luxor and visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 Monday Disembark 8am in Luxor.

5 days (4 nights) cruise Luxor to Aswan Embark Luxor (Monday am), visit Karnak & Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi Memnon, Horus Temple, Kom Ombo, Aswan, High Dam, Philae Temple and Granite Quarries. Disembark Aswan (Friday am).

m/S SoNEStA St GEoRGE8 days or 5 days from Luxor

Nile Cruise (8 days/7 nights) from Luxor including the Valley of Kings,

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Karnak & Luxor Temples

Your cruise ship The most recent addition to the Sonesta

Nile fleet, Sonesta St George offers

ultimate luxury with a range of facilities

including a spa and fitness centre,

sophisticated piano bar, a sizeable

swimming pool on the sun deck and

sumptuous accommodation comprising

47 deluxe cabins and 10 suites, all

boasting panoramic French windows with

spectacular views, elegant furnishings,

and high levels of comfort including

individual climate control and spa-style

bathrooms. The stylish main dining room,

serves breakfast and lunch buffets with an

a la carte menu for dinner.

M/S Sonesta St George 4 nights 7 nights

2012 Departures29-Oct 909 14975 Nov-10 Dec 859 144717 Dec 859 161124 Dec 1197 203131 Dec 1197 1867

2013 Departures7 Jan-11 Feb 859 144718 Feb 899 148725 Feb-18 Mar 859 144725 Mar 1105 19391 Apr 1217 20518 Apr 971 155915 Apr-22 Apr 879 146729 Apr 672 10536 May-20 May 603 98427 May 623 10043 Jun-16 Sep 603 98423 Sep 603 113230 Sep-21 Oct 899 1502

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see p74) based on full board in a double deluxe cabin (max 3) and include excursions and entrance fees as detailed. Prices do not include flights and local transfers. Cruises may also be booked from Aswan - please call 0800 008 7288 for details and prices. Please note that all cruise itineraries are subject to change.Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see p74) 1 Nov-21 Dec 22 Dec-4 Jan 30 Apr-27 Sep 28 Sep-28 Oct 5 Jan-25 Mar 26 Mar-8 Apr 9-29 Apr

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8 days (7 nights) cruise itineraryDay 1 Tuesday Embark Luxor at noon. Visit Luxor Museum and Karnak Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 Wednesday Visit to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings with its royal tombs, the Temple of Madinat Habu and Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Qina. Afternoon private visit to the Temple of Dandarah. Overnight in Qina.

Day 3 Thursday Early morning sail to Luxor to visit the Valley of Nobles’ tombs, Deir El Madina and finally a stop at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Afternoon visit to Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4 Friday Sail to Edfu, free time onboard with early evening visit to the well-preserved Temple of Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 5 Saturday Sail to Aswan and visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 Sunday Set sail for Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Sail to Aswan for a visit to the botanical gardens on Kitchener’s Island, before a sound and light show at Philae Temple and dinner. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7 Monday Optional visit to Abu Simbel before cocktail reception and entertainment on the Mango Island. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 8 Tuesday Disembark Aswan 9am after breakfast.

m/S tHE obERoI zAHRA8 days from Luxor

Nile Cruise (8 days/7 nights) from Luxor to Aswan including Luxor Museum,

Karnak Temple, Valley of Kings, Madinat Habu, Dandarah Temple, Deir El Madina,

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, Aswan

Your cruise shipThe sleek Oberoi Zahra offers unrivalled

luxury, fine cuisine and personalised

service. The 25 stylishly appointed luxury

cabins boast a contemporary design and

feature panoramic windows affording

magnificent views, and two very spacious

luxury suites additionally feature a

separate living room, private terrace and

open air Jacuzzi. The ship has a swimming

pool, a gym and massage facilities,

laundry service, library, and a delicious

international a la carte menu. Oberoi

Zahra’s exclusive itineraries are

accompanied by English speaking

Egyptologists.

M/S The Oberoi Zahra 7 nights

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18 Dec 3281

2012 Departures

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26 Mar 3281

9 Apr 2996

23 Apr 2986

7 May-21 May 2132

4 Jun-2 Jul not available

16 Jul-24 Sep 2132

8 Oct-22 Oct 2986

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see p74) based on full board in a twin/double luxury cabin (max 2) and include excursions and entrance fees as detailed. Prices do not include flights and local transfers. Cruises may also be booked from Aswan - please call 0800 008 7288 for details and prices. Please note that all cruise itineraries are subject to change.

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Luxury suite (max 2) 252 271 175Luxury cabin single 291 317 175

Note Customers with afternoon flight arrivals on Day 1 may miss the excursions on the first day. For further details please check with us at time of booking.

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8 days (7 nights) cruise itineraryDay 1 Friday Embark Esna and enjoy lunch onboard while sailing to El Hegaz Island, north of Edfu. Dinner and overnight onboard at El Hegaz.

Day 2 Saturday Set sail for Edfu to visit the well-preserved Temple of Edfu before a short onward sail to El Fuza Island. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 3 Sunday After breakfast sail to the Nubian village of El Remadya, later continuing on to Besaw Island. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 4 Monday Sail to El Silsela Mountain to visit El Silsela Temple. Continue on to Meneha Island. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 5 Tuesday Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Sobek and Haeroris Temple, then onwards to El Souk market, Kopania and Aswan. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Day 6 Wednesday Morning visit to Aswan, sailing to Edfu in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 7 Thursday Sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 8 Friday Disembark in Esna after breakfast.

6 days (5 nights) cruise Esna to Aswan Embark Esna (Friday) visit Edfu Temple, El Remadya, El Silsela Temple, Kom Ombo, El Souk, Kopania, Aswan. Disembark Aswan (Wednesday).

The Nile is the world’s longest river and an

elegant cruise on a traditionally styled

Golden Boat or dahabeya, historically

used by Ottoman officials and favoured

by Cleopatra and Julius Ceasar, is surely

the most sedate and luxurious way to

discover the river’s famous cultural

landmarks and world-renown

archaeological sites. The delightful

Yakouta Elite with six deluxe cabins is a

modern replica of a traditional Dahabeya

and it can be booked exclusively for small

groups, or the cabins booked individually.

The cruise begins in Esna and highlights

include the second largest temple in

Egypt, the well preserved temple at Edfu

dedicated to Horus, plus the double

temple of Sobek and Haeroris at Kom

Ombo and the El Silsela Temple.

Additionally, scattered along the Nile,

there are numerous small islands to visit as

well as a Nubian village and a market,

before arriving in Aswan and the return

sailing to Esna.

m/S YAKoUtAELItE DAHAbEYANile Cruise

8 days or 6 days from Esna Nile Cruise (8 days/7 nights) from Esna

including El Hegaz Island, Edfu Temple,

El Fuza Island, El Remadya, Besaw Island,

El Silsela Temple, Meneha Island,

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Your cruise shipIn the style of a traditional river cruising vessel, Yakouta Elite Dahabeya offers elegance and charm with a contemporary twist and a high degree of personal service. Lavish interiors blend ornate Arabian decor with modern comforts and the six spacious and elegant en-suite deluxe cabins ensure an exclusive and intimate ambiance for your Nile cruise. Sumptuous meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room or on deck under the stars, and high tea is served on the upper deck each afternoon. The cosy lounge provides non-alcoholic refreshments, although guests are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages on board. As the dayabeya glides along, the sun deck with open air Jacuzzi is perfect for soaking up the warm Egyptian sun. Please note that children under 11 years are not allowed on board.

FeaturesAll cabins feature air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, interactive TV with satellite channels, in-room music system, minibar and safe l Open air Jacuzzi l Restaurant serving international and Oriental cuisine l Lounge bar l Bar on sun deck l 24 hour reception l Complimentary WiFi

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2012 Departures

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21 Dec-28 Dec 1515 2087

2013 Departures

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15 Feb 1405 1921

22 Feb-22 Mar 1365 1881

29 Mar 1535 2107

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2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see p74) based on full board in a deluxe cabin (max 2) and include excursions and entrance fees as detailed. Prices do not include flights and local transfers. Please note that all cruise itineraries are subject to change.

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M/S Farah 4 nights 7 nights2012 Departures29 Oct 537 7625 Nov-19 Nov 519 76826 Nov-10 Dec 471 68417 Dec 471 84324 Dec 693 106531 Dec 766 979

2013 Departures7 Jan-28 Jan 471 6844 Feb-11 Feb 567 85218 Feb 607 89225 Feb-18 Mar 567 85225 Mar 683 10551 Apr 713 10858 Apr 549 79815 Apr-22 Apr 539 78829 Apr-20 May 407 55727 May 427 5773 Jun-22 Jul 375 50129 Jul-23 Sep 407 55730 Sep-21 Oct 507 73228 Oct 537 762

2012/13 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see p74) based on full board in deluxe cabin (max 2) and include excursions and entrance fees as detailed. Prices do not include flights and local transfers. Cruises may also be booked from Aswan - please call 0800 008 7288 for details and prices. Please note that all cruise itineraries are subject to change.

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see p74)

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Wheel high deck deluxe cabin with French balcony (max 2+1) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9Royal suite with Jacuzzi & French balcony (max 2+1) 37 41 35 62 47 25 21Deluxe cabin with French balcony sole use 45 49 42 74 57 30 25Wheel high deck deluxe cabin with French balcony sole use 61 66 58 90 73 46 41

8 days (7 nights) cruise Itinerary Day 1 Monday Embark Luxor and afternoon visit to Karnak & Luxor Temples. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 Tuesday Set sail for Edfu via Esna enjoying free time onboard. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3 Wednesday After breakfast visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus before sailing onto Kom Ombo and Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4 Thursday Visit Aswan’s High Dam, passing the Old Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae. Enjoy a Felucca trip around Kitchener’s Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 Friday A free leisure day or optional excursion to Abu Simbel. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 Saturday Very early morning sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to Sobek and Haeroris Temple, and onto Luxor via Edfu. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 7 Sunday Visit the West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 Monday Disembark in Luxor after breakfast.

4 days (3 nights) cruise from Aswan to Luxor Embark Aswan (Friday), visit the High Dam, Temple of Philae, Unfinished Obelisk, Sobek & Haeroris Temple in Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus in Edfu plus the West and East Bank in Luxor. Disembark Luxor (Monday).

m/S FARAH8 days or 5 days from Luxor or 4 days from Aswan

Nile Cruise (8 days/7 nights) from Luxor including Luxor and Karnak Temples, Edfu Temple, Aswan, High

Dam, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi Memnon

Your cruise shipFarah, Arabic for happiness and joy, is a

contemporary cruise ship with 60 luxurious

en suite, air-conditioned cabins and,

boasting extremely high standards, is one

of the Nile’s finest vessels. Breakfast and

lunch are served buffet style whilst fine

Egyptian and international a la carte

cuisine can be enjoyed in the evenings.

On-board facilities include a sophisticated

lounge bar, outdoor pool and bar,

sundeck, gym, steam room and sauna,

massage room, boutique and hairdresser.

There are Egyptian cooking classes, daily

entertainment, and a telescope on the

sundeck for star gazing.

Note Customers with afternoon flight arrivals on Day 1 may miss the excursions on the first day. For further details please check with us at time of booking.


CLASSIC fLIghtSChoice of flights We know that our customers like to fly from a local airport that is convenient to them and because we tailor-make every holiday to suit you, we are able to book scheduled, charter or no frills flights from a wide range of UK airports. Please call our reservations team for further details regarding the services provided by different airlines.

Scheduled airlines these offer high frequency and often daily services to our destinations which allows you the luxury of choosing your departure day and holiday duration. Scheduled flights provide a high level of service and comfort, normally with generous legroom (typical seat pitch 31 inches), punctuality, meals relevant to the time of day, plus complimentary bar and in-flight entertainment. Scheduled services also give you the chance to upgrade to business and first class cabins. Classic Collection holidays offers flights with all scheduled carriers.

Domestic flight connections via London So that our customers can take advantage of the flexibility and reliability of scheduled flights from London, we are pleased to offer domestic flights from all UK airports.

No frills flights Often referred to as low cost airlines, these flights do not provide complimentary in-flight drinks, meals, or entertainment and seats are not normally allocated prior to boarding although families with young children are given priority boarding status. Prices vary dependent upon travel dates and when you book. We can easily include a no frills flight from your local airport, but if you wish to book your own no frills flight we are happy to book the rest of the holiday for you.

Charter flights through a range of charter airline partners, we are delighted to offer a choice of direct flights from many UK airports. these flights may restrict your holiday duration to 7 or 14 nights, but we know that to fly direct to your holiday destination from your local airport is normally preferable.

Private jets together with travel industry partner, fhR, Classic Collection holidays enjoys a partnership with a fully licensed airline company which specialises in the provision of private executive aircraft. for total flexibility, privacy and convenience, we can charter a private aircraft giving you the ability to create your own holiday timetable to any of our destinations. You can choose the aircraft type, the seating arrangements, the level of service, your departure airport and the flight timings that suit you best.

flights may be on scheduled, charter or no frills airlines on a daily or weekly basis although some routes may not operate for the entire year. flight durations from the UK to Egypt range between 4 hrs 45 mins - 5 hrs 50 mins and we will be pleased to discuss specific timings and various options at the time of booking. Please note that business class seats are available on selected scheduled services, and premium and extra legroom seats plus speedy boarding options can be booked when available with relevant airlines.

Sharm El Sheikh Airport for Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab SSH

Taba Airport for taba heights & Dahab TCP

Marsa Alam Airport for Port ghalib RMF

Hurghada Airport for hurghada, Sahl hasheesh, El gouna, Soma Bay

& Port ghalib HRG

Cairo Airport (internal connections to all resorts via Cairo with Egyptair) CAI

Luxor Airport for Luxor Aswan & Nile Cruises LXR

Aswan Airport for Aswan (via Cairo with Egyptair) ASW

these flights are a sample of relevant flights. Please contact us for details of any additional flights (scheduled, charter or no frills) that may be available from your local airport.

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Flight details Information including flight duration and departure airports is provisional and is for guidance only and the right is reserved to substitute alternative airlines and/or aircraft (scheduled, charter or no frills). Brochured holiday guide prices are based on standard seats and airline rates applicable at the time of printing. flight tickets are not transferable or refundable. All holidays are operated under CAA Licence (AtOL No. 5837).

British Airways two cabin options are available: Euro traveller and Club Europe. British Airways’ Euro traveller passengers in the main cabin enjoy the highest standards expected of British Airways including 31” seat pitch, meals and snacks relevant to the time of day and flight duration and complimentary drinks (wine, beer and spirits). One bag (maximum weight 23kg) per person can be checked into the hold free of charge.

Upgrades British Airways’ flights offer a choice of cabin options dependent upon the route. Club Europe benefits include 33” seat pitch, meals and snacks relevant to the time of day and flight duration, complimentary drinks (wine, beer and spirits), dedicated check-in desks and the use of airport lounge facilities. Club Europe passengers also enjoy an increased luggage allowance and two bags (each weighing a maximum of 23kg) per person can be checked into the hold free of charge.

Offset carbon emissions Classic Collection holidays contributes more than £500 annually to offset the emission from our staff flights. to learn more about carbon emissions and to help reduce your own footprint, please visit www.reduceymyfootprint.travel

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BOOKING REFERENCE FLIGHTS

Date of Airline UK Airport Resort Airport No. Classic departure class from to nights contact name

BOOKINg fORMEGYPT 2012/13

Before you depart1. Airport car parking and Meet and greet2. Airport lounges (UK and overseas) 3. Airport hotel reservations 4. travel insurance (see booking form above) 5. Pre book spa, golf & diving packages6. Pre book excursions

hOLIDAY BOOKINg ChECKLIStIf you would like assistance with any of the following – simply call us on freephone 0800 008 7289 or 01903 836621 for availability and prices

On your flight1. Business class seats on most scheduled

aircraft 2. Pre-allocated and pre-allocated group

seating with many airlines 3. Seat upgrades including Premium, Plus,

or extra legroom seats on some charter aircraft

In your hotel1. Room upgrades to superior rooms and/or

junior suites and suites 2. flexible dining in most hotels means that you can

pre-book any number of evening meals/half board 3. Spa treatments and packages 4. golf packages including pre-booked tee times5. Excursions in resort

DEPOSIT REMITTANCE A deposit of £150 per person (or 10% of total cost whichever is greater, or an

agreed sum where flight seats are purchased at time of booking) is payable at the time of booking or full payment where travel is within 8 weeks.

All credit card payments incur a charge (1% at time of print but subject to change) Deposit (£150 per person unless otherwise advised) £

Number of guests travelling

total £

TRAVEL INSURANCE (TRAVEL AGENTS/CUSTOMERS OWN – delete as applicable)

Insurer Policy No.

24hr Repatriation Service

TRAVEL INSURANCE INDEMNITY IMPORTANT – to be signed as a condition of booking if the above

travel insurance details are not completed in full at time of booking. I have declined to take out insurance cover offered by the travel Agent through whom the arrangements have been made (if relevant). I hereby undertake on behalf of myself and all members of my party to arrange adequate holiday insurance. furthermore I absolve the tour Operator and travel Agent of all possible liabilities which may arise due to failure to take out adequate insurance cover.

Signed Date

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS (MAStERCARD/VISA/AMEX/MAEStRO/SOLO) I authorise you to debit my card with the following amounts Deposit £ final balance £

Cardholder Name

Address (if different from Lead Customer’s address)

Signed

Expiry Date Issue (if applicable)

BOOKING CONDITIONS (Must be signed in all instances) I have read the holiday Information and Booking Conditions and

accept this on behalf of all persons listed. I also acknowledge that each person listed is personally responsible for fulfilling immigration and health requirements. I am over 18 years of age.

Signed (Lead Customer) Date

Emergency/out of hours contact tel no.

(debited 8 weeks before departure)

(card security number)

ACCOMMODATION

hotel/s No. Nights Room type/facilities Board Basis

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2nd

3rd

PERSONAL INFORMATIONPlease complete in full for airline security purposes

full name (including title)

Passport number & issue/expiry date Nationality









CAR HIRE

group No. Days Start date/place Return date/place

SPECIAL REQUESTS (not guaranteed)

DISABILITIES/MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES CHECKLIST REQUIRED YES/NO

LEAD CUSTOMER or TRAVEL AGENT ADDRESS (Must be completed in all instances)

tel (home)

tel (Work) fax

ABtA/AgENt no. AgENt Ref

Date of birthdd/mm/yy

Classic Collection holidays, Saxon house, Little high Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1Dh

Reservations: freephone 0800 008 7288 or 01903 823088 Admin: freephone 0800 008 7289 or 01903 836621 Accounts: 01903 836654 Fax: 01903 214945 email: [email protected]

To complete your booking form on-line see www.classic-collection.co.uk/booking-form

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hOLIDAY INfORMAtIONMAKING A BOOKING Our experienced team can give you the name of our appointed travel agent in your area and will help you choose a suitable holiday and make a reservation on your behalf. If you book through a travel agent, they will check details and availability with us and if you accept these as satisfactory, a formal contract will exist between you and Classic Collection holidays. If you make a booking directly with us, we will discuss and confirm the details of the holiday with you and, if you accept these as satisfactory, a formal contract will exist between you and Classic Collection holidays and your credit card details will be taken at that time. In either event, you must sign the completed booking form and pay the appropriate initial payment or, if within 8 weeks of departure, the full holiday price. the booking form and payment must reach us within 4 working days of the booking being confirmed and we reserve the right to cancel the booking and apply full cancellation charges if they are not received within this time. Late bookings made within 8 weeks of departure require that the total balance is paid immediately. Normal cancellation charges apply to late bookings should you subsequently cancel. Recommendations can be made by our team although the final decision as to hotel and resort suitability is ultimately your choice and we cannot be held liable for our suggestions. Please note that for staff training purposes, telephone calls may be monitored and/or recorded.

Special requests such as adjoining rooms, dietary requirements etc, should be detailed under Special requests on the booking form. We will inform the property management and/or carrier of your requirements but we cannot guarantee that these will be met. Where additional local costs are involved, payment should be made directly to the supplier. If you have a disability or suffer mobility difficulties, please complete our Special Needs Checklist before we confirm your booking. You may wish to research the suitability of your chosen property with tourism for All 0845 124 9971/73 www.tourismforall.org.uk

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Passports, visas & travel advice Your passport, visa and immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. for British Citizens, a full ten-year passport is required for travel and it is recommended that your passport is valid for six months from your return date to the UK. Children under 16 must hold their own five-year passport. Contact the UK Passport Agency 0870 521 0410 or www.passport.gov.uk for details. Please note that your name and initials on your flight tickets/documentation must match those on your passport. for all aspects of travel overseas, contact the foreign and Commonwealth Office (fCO) tel 0845 850 2829 or visit www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo.

Visas included for British Citizens Classic Collection holidays normally includes the price of your Egyptian visa in the cost of your holiday and on arrival, you will be met by our local representative who will deal with all necessary visa administration on your behalf (except for Cairo airport arrivals where a visa must be purchased by you when you land). We can only include visas for British Citizen passport holders, and non British Citizen passport holders should check their visa requirements with the Egyptian Consulate in London (0207 2359 777 ext 29) prior to travelling.

Vaccinations & health requirements In certain countries, it is wise and sometimes obligatory to have certain vaccinations. Currently none of our destinations require vaccinations, although as regulations frequently change, you should check with your travel agent or Department of health for up-to-date information.

Travel documentation Your flight tickets including e-ticket information and holiday itinerary will be dispatched approximately 10 days prior to your departure. Late bookings may require a tOD (ticket on departure) which may incur a small charge.

OUR BROCHURE & HOLIDAY DETAILS Brochure accuracy this brochure was printed on 20 July 2012. Details are valid for departures from 1 November 2012 to 31 October 2013 or until publication of any revised edition, or you are notified otherwise by your travel agent or our reservations staff. All the facts in this brochure are re-checked for accuracy by our staff and, where possible, our hoteliers, although of course it is always feasible, especially in low season, that facilities may be unavailable as hotels, especially those which are open all year round, will require maintenance (eg pools), redecoration and refurbishment. Service within hotels may change from time to time eg dining changes from traditional waiter service to buffet style. Such events are regrettably beyond our control although we will alert you to significant changes at time of booking, or if you have already booked, we will contact you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure.

Hotel details We are happy to advise hotel web addresses, but cannot accept responsibility for their accuracy.

Room types and upgrades Single rooms normally carry a supplement which is for the convenience of having a room to yourself and location/facilities may be inferior to that of a twin room. In family rooms and twin or double rooms that take additional beds, do note that the extra bed/s could be of a folding or convertible sofa type and beds for children may not be full adult-sized singles. When additional beds are put in a room, floor space will be reduced and cupboard access may be limited. Junior suites normally have a sitting area, and suites have a sitting area or separate sitting room. Ocean or sea view rooms enjoy views of the ocean/sea although foliage, buildings etc may sometimes interrupt a full view. Ocean facing or sea facing rooms will face the ocean/sea but will normally be on lower floors where the view of the ocean/sea may be obscured through gardens/trees etc. Side ocean view or side sea view rooms offer a restricted view of the ocean/sea.

Room upgrade supplements are normally detailed on the hotel pages, but occasionally you may see the phrase on request which means that we will have to contact the hotel for up-to-date prices.

Hotel facilities normally incur a charge eg sun loungers, tennis, squash, mini-golf, pool table, watersports, entry to disco/nightclub, use of fitness/leisure and spa facilities, children’s clubs, cots, safety deposit boxes and car parking.

Nights & meal arrangements the number of nights on your confirmation invoice refers to the number of nights reserved in your hotel. If you arrive late at night or in the early hours of the morning, your accommodation is immediately available as it has been reserved for the whole night and this will count as one of your holiday nights. If you have booked half or full board, you may lose a meal due to your time of arrival or departure and this will have been reflected in your holiday price. full board normally consists of breakfast (usually continental buffet-style), lunch and dinner; half board is breakfast and dinner. half board or full board arrangements, as indicated in the hotel descriptions, are generally served in the main dining room and are based on a standard table d’hote menu although this normally includes a choice of dishes. Many hotels offer buffet style meals and some a combination of waiter and buffet service. A full a la carte menu is available for an extra cost in most of our hotels and customers should note that when half or full board is offered as a la carte dining, exclusions such as lobster, prawns etc may be available for a local supplement. Most hotels offer the option of booking any number of nights on half or full board so that you can pay in the UK and decide which nights you wish to eat at the hotel when you arrive: simply ask our reservations staff for details.

Dress code Due to the sophisticated nature of many of our hotel restaurants, shorts and t-shirts are unacceptable for evening dining and slightly more formal attire is recommended.

Children & infants Some children’s prices are detailed on our hotel pages but owing to space restrictions, we cannot detail all relevant prices and you should contact our reservations department for specific prices. to take advantage of children’s prices, a child must normally be aged 2-11 years at the date of return and must share a room with two adults or full fare paying passengers, although some hotels offer special reductions for a second child sharing the room, or for older children, or for a child travelling with one adult, or where children share an interconnecting room. Children paying child prices can normally benefit from reduced half board supplements (when booking same board basis as adults) and will not normally be charged room supplements although if these are payable, relevant prices will be advised at time of booking. Normally children staying in their own room will be charged as full fare paying passengers including relevant room and half board supplements. Please note that where children’s reductions are relevant, their date of birth and age on the date of return from holiday must be advised on the booking form. Infants (under two years of age at date of return) pay a charge to cover our administration costs and additional charges may be levied for certain flights, inter-island connections or business class cabins. hotels will charge locally for food and cots. Please note that the regulations applied to the manufacture of cots in other countries are not as high as those in the UK and may not conform to British safety standards. Also please note that the date of birth and age of infants on return from holiday must be advised on the booking form.

Child seats Although we can request child seats for private transfers in resort, they cannot always be guaranteed and in such cases we suggest that you bring your own (see complimentary BubbleBum offer page 9).

Babysitting arrangements are available at many properties although the service will vary and the sitter may not remain in the room with the child. If you wish to use a babysitting service, you must arrange and pay for it locally with the sitter who is frequently a member of the hotel staff not qualified in child care.

Check in/out On arrival at hotels, check in time is normally 4pm and check out 12 noon. Most hotels can provide luggage storage and changing room facilities if you arrive earlier or stay later and you may be able to pay locally for a late check out: simply contact your hotel reception.

Health & safety All our properties are checked regularly for compliance in respect of local regulations. however, guests must exercise caution particularly with regard to fire safety, swimming pools, balconies, lifts etc, where compliance may not be equal to British standards.

Resort development may be in progress and occasionally the work involved will result in building work being in evidence. We cannot forewarn of all developments, however, if the works taking place, either through noise or other inconvenience, is felt by us to affect your overall holiday enjoyment, we will supply all such information to you directly or via your travel agent. Many of our resorts are in popular holiday destinations which invariably have busy road networks so you may encounter some traffic disturbance especially during peak season.

Representation Due to the specialist nature of our programme it is not always practical to visit our guests in their hotel particularly where multi-centres, island hopping or fly drive holidays are booked. All customers will be given emergency contact numbers, and departure details will be confirmed on arrival in resort. Our resort representative or local agent will normally make contact within 24 hours of your arrival to ensure that everything is in order, although should you encounter any difficulties during your stay, please contact your hotel manager in the first instance, and if further assistance is required, simply contact our resort manager or local agent who will endeavour to resolve the problem.

Your holiday price includes 1. Return flights between the UK and overseas airport (where applicable)2. Luggage allowance as specified on your airline documentation3. Private transfer between the overseas airport and your hotel (as detailed on our confirmation)4. Accommodation and board basis as detailed on your confirmation 5. Services of our representative or local office/agent6. Egyptian entry visa for British Citizen Passport holders (excl. Cairo airport arrivals) Please note that refunds are not available for services provided but not utilised

Your holiday price excludes 1. transport between your home and departure airport2. travel insurance (condition of booking)3. Meals and refreshments en route, except those included on aircraft4. Optional excursions5. Cost of passports and relevant visas6. Cots and local infant charges7. Excess baggage including golf clubs etc

Our commitment to you1. Provision of your holiday We will arrange for the provision to you of the services which make up the inclusive holiday as confirmed to you. these services will be provided either directly by us or by independently contracted suppliers. When you, or your travel agent ask for your holiday booking to be confirmed, we allocate your chosen holiday to you and give confirmation of the booking at that moment. It is then that a firm contract exists between you and Classic Collection holidays Limited (Registered in England no. 1512421) on the basis of this brochure. this also acts as your acceptance of our booking conditions and your holiday is secured from that moment. We will later send you or your travel agent a holiday confirmation invoice verifying the details and prices of the holiday that you have already booked, which in most cases will have been confirmed by telephone. All holidays and offers advertised in this brochure are subject to availability.2. Your holiday priceA. When you book All prices, supplements and offers shown in this brochure are based on costs at time of printing (20 July 2012) although we reserve the right to amend all prices, supplements and offers (up or down) when we receive notification of new costs. Some hotels intentionally practice fluid pricing which means that their costs (reflected in our prices) may significantly increase during periods of high demand. this may affect the hotel’s standard room prices although the most significant changes will be noticed when booking superior room types. Prices in this brochure include airline rates applicable at the time of printing and although these rates will generally be available for the validity of the brochure, occasionally during periods of excess demand, when the relevant class is unavailable, we will book the next available fare class which may result in you paying a higher price than that promoted in this brochure. the government charges a levy to cover financial protection in the event of an airline failure and we automatically add this to your invoice total at the booking stage. Once you have confirmed your holiday booking, the price is protected subject to clause 2D of these booking conditions.B. VAT and Exchange rates Our VAt Registration number is 503 944 749 and all prices quoted in this brochure include VAt where relevant (at 20% at time of going to press). the brochure prices of holidays were calculated using exchange rates quoted in the financial times guide to World Currencies on 20 June 2012 in relation to the following currencies: Euro: 1.2391, US Dollar 1.5739. Please note a) these rates are not comparable with note or tourist rates which are quoted in national newspapers b) hotel costs, transfers, resort representation, excursions, local taxes and part of the flight cost are typically paid in the currency of your holiday destination country. Aviation fuel is paid in US Dollars. All of these costs are affected by changes in the cost of buying foreign currency, as per exchange rates listed above. We reserve the right to increase our prices in accordance with these booking conditions. C. Price Promise If you can find the same flight inclusive holiday at a cheaper price at the time that you book, we undertake to match the price and will give an additional £10 per adult saving off any competitor’s price. In order to take advantage of our Price Promise, the component parts of the relevant holiday must be identical and we reserve the right to request confirmation in writing of the relevant competitor’s holiday price. Our Price Promise cannot be actioned retrospectively after a booking has been made, and it is only available on new bookings made during the validity of this brochure. Unfortunately we cannot always match prices where we believe our competitors have made a pricing error or where they are offering the holiday arrangements at a price below their operating costs. If a competitor’s price is greater than £150 per adult and/or £50 per child below our price, we deem one of these two scenarios to be true and will not honour our Price Promise.D. Surcharges (after booking) Once you have booked, the price of your holiday travel arrangements may be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator or organiser, and also in respect of government action such as changes in VAt or any other government imposed changes. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, and any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. for larger variations, this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. In either case there will be an administration charge of £1 per person together with an amount to cover agent’s commission. In the unlikely event that this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your holiday travel

arrangements, you may cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice.3. If your booking is changed It is unlikely that your booking will have to be changed, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance, therefore we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes are very minor, but where they are major, we will inform you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. A major change is one that is made to a major part of your holiday arrangements before departure, such as a change of your departure airport (except between London airports), resort area or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering accommodation with a lower category rating. If we have to make a major change you have the choice of the following: A accepting the changed arrangements as notified to you, B purchasing another available holiday from us, or C cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. Additionally, if we make a major change after you have paid the full balance of your holiday and you accept A, B or C you will be entitled to compensation on the scale shown below.

Period before scheduled departure Compensation within which a major change is per adult notified to you or your travel agent: More than 56 days Nil43-56 days £2029-42 days £3015-28 days £400-14 days £50Important note Compensation payments do not apply to changes caused by reason of war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, or other circumstances that may amount to force majeure. 4. If your holiday is cancelled We reserve the right in any circumstance to cancel your holiday and, in this event, we will return to you all money you have paid us or will offer you an alternative holiday of comparable standard to purchase. In no case, except for those beyond our control, will your holiday be cancelled after the balance is paid and in such cases compensation will be paid per clause 3. 5. What happens to complaints Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be settled amicably may be referred to arbitration if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British travel Agents (ABtA). the ABtA scheme provides for a relatively simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer with regards to cost. Under the scheme, customers must pursue their claim within 12 months of the date of return from their holiday. (Outside this time limit, arbitration under the scheme may still be available if the Company agrees, although the ABtA scheme does not require such agreement). the scheme does not apply to claims for amounts greater than £5,000 per person or £25,000 per booking, neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. however, the scheme can deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a per person limit of £1,000 on the personal injury or illness element of the claim. full details can be provided by us, or can be obtained from ABtA at www.abta.com.6. Our responsibility for your holiday We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of the inclusive holiday, limited to items included on confirmation invoice are supplied to you as described in this brochure and to a reasonable standard. If any such part is not provided to your satisfaction due to the fault of our employees, agents, or suppliers, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday (see Important note in paragraph 3 above). Our liability in this respect is limited to a maximum of three times the value of the holiday. We must ask you however, to be patient and understanding in the event of unforeseen alterations to your holiday made by our suppliers over whom we have no direct control. 7. Excursions (whilst participating in arrangements made by us) Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of the holiday provided by us. for any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract is with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us and we are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision.


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8. Personal Injury (whilst participating in arrangements made by us) We have taken all reasonable and proper steps to ensure that proper arrangements have been made for all the holidays which are advertised in this brochure and that the suppliers of the various services which will be provided to you as part of the inclusive holiday are efficient, safe and reputable businesses, and that they comply with the local and national laws and regulations of the country in which they provide those services. We have no direct control over the provision of services to customers by suppliers. however, subject to the Notes below, we will pay to our customers the equivalent of such damages as they would be entitled to receive under English law in an English Court for any personal injury to the customer, including illness or death, caused by the negligence, as understood in English Law, of the servants or agents of ourselves or of any of our suppliers contracted or sub-contracted by us to provide any part of the arrangements for your holiday as described in this brochure. With regard to any relevant international convention for example, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail, and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage, we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. Copies of these can be made available on request. Air Passenger Rights Under EU law you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. however reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in paragraph 3. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air transport Users’ Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk 9. Personal Injury (Unconnected with travel arrangements made by us) If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your holiday arrangements or an excursion arranged through us, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs or benefits received, under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you or any member of your party to £5,000. Under your travel insurance cover, you must make an insurance claim under the legal expenses section in respect of any legal fees incurred abroad for that purpose.Notes in respect of paragraphs 8 & 9 We would request that you (a) notify us of any claim for personal injury within 2 months of your return from holiday; (b) assign to Classic Collection holidays any rights against a supplier or any other person or party you may have relating to the claim; and (c) agree to co-operate fully with us should our insurers wish to enforce those rights. this assignment is necessary to enable us to try to recover from suppliers any compensation paid to customers and associated costs as a result of personal injury to customers caused by the negligence of those suppliers. It is not our wish to profit from such assignment, and in the unlikely event of our recovering more than such compensation and costs, any excess will be paid to the injured customers.

Your commitment to Classic Collection Holidays1. Your holiday contract As soon as your holiday booking is confirmed, you must sign a booking form accepting our booking conditions. Your contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions which are governed by English law and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. Any disputes arising will be heard in the English Courts unless you prefer the courts of Scotland or Northern Ireland. 2. Payment for the holiday You pay a deposit of £150 per person (or 10% of total cost if greater, or an agreed sum to cover costs where flight seats are purchased at time of booking) when you book. this is your commitment until 8 weeks before departure when your final balance is due. You must pay the balance at least 8 weeks before departure. for bookings within 8 weeks to departure, full payment is required at time of booking. If payment is not received as above, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled and your deposit/s would be forfeited. If you pay money for your holiday to an ABtA travel agent, they will hold that money as our agent from the time they receive it until they pay the money to us. All credit card payments incur a charge (1% at time of printing but subject to change)

3. If you change your booking If you want to change any details of your booking (eg transfer to a different holiday, departure date or airport), we will do our best to help as soon as we receive your request in writing. We charge an amendment fee of £25 per person named on the booking form for each detail of the booking changed and, in addition to the amendment fee, we will charge for any additional costs we incur in making the amendment/s. Please note that it is highly likely that amendment costs will increase the closer the change is made to your departure date.IMPORTANTSome travel arrangements (eg flight tickets purchased specifically from certain airlines and certain hotel bookings) may not be refundable or transferable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request may incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that particular part of the holiday arrangements.Where the price varies depending on the number of persons travelling and the numbers are amended, the price will be recharged on the basis of the new party size. Any increase in price per person payable as a result of a part cancellation is not a cancellation charge and will not normally be covered by your chosen insurance. A separate cancellation charge will be levied in respect of bookings cancelled in accordance with paragraph 4 below. A new confirmation invoice will be issued as appropriate on which the cancellation charges will be shown.4. If you cancel your booking You or any member of your party may cancel your booking, or part of it, once it has been confirmed, but the instructions will only be valid if in writing and signed by the person who signed the booking form. Your written instructions should go either to the travel agent you booked with, asking them to notify us immediately, or if you booked direct, to our address. to compensate us for the expense of processing your booking, payment of cancellation fees are on the scale shown. the amount payable (by whomever signed the booking form) depends on when we receive your written instructions. Period before scheduled departure Amount of cancellation within which written holiday charge (shown as a % instructions are received by us of total price)More than 56 days Deposit/initial payment43-56 days 30% or deposit if greater29-42 days 50% or deposit if greater15-28 days 70% or deposit if greater8-14 days 90% or deposit if greater7 days to departure date or after 100%

NB. You may make a claim if your cancellation falls within the terms of your travel insurance policy.5. If you have a complaint If you have a complaint about your holiday please refer the matter to the supplier immediately (airline, hotel, car hire etc). If further assistance is required our agent/representative in resort should be contacted. Matters can most easily be resolved for you on the spot, when the supplier can see and understand the exact nature of any problems you have. It is unreasonable to take no action whilst on holiday, then complain afterwards. In the unlikely event that matters cannot be resolved to your satisfaction our agent/representative will ask you to record details on a holiday report form of which you will be given a copy, and you must then follow up your report by writing to our Customer Services Department within 28 days of returning from resort. 6. Holiday participation We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a customer if their conduct is disruptive and affects the enjoyment of other holidaymakers, and we shall be under no liability for any extra costs incurred by such a person as a result of our doing so. Aircraft captains are legally entitled to deny boarding to any passenger presenting themselves at the aircraft who, at the captain’s absolute discretion, are unacceptably under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any passenger who is denied boarding on the outbound flight for that reason, shall be deemed to have given notice of cancellation of his/her booking at that moment, and cancellation charges will apply in accordance with paragraph 4. 7. Your accommodation the accommodation provided is only for the use of passengers shown on the confirmation invoice as confirmed by us; subletting, sharing or assignment is prohibited. 8. Your travel ticket conditions When you travel with an air or sea carrier, their conditions of carriage apply, some of which limit liability. these conditions are often the subject of international agreements between countries, and copies of the conditions which apply are available for inspection at the travel agent where you book your holiday. 9. Data Protection Act Classic Collection holidays is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 and will deal with all personal data you provide to us in accordance therewith. It is necessary for us to pass on your personal data to airlines, hotels, transportation companies, insurers and other agents in order to arrange the holiday you require. By making a booking or a booking enquiry with Classic Collection holidays you have consented to allow the passing on of such data as we determine necessary for that purpose. Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to inspect any relevant personal information held by us.


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