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One such vessel which remains in service today is
Ski New Year
the SS Karim, previously retained for private use by
Skiing
the Kings and Presidents of Egypt, it accommodates Dates: 27th Dec 2009 – 3rd Jan 2010
just 30 travelers in comfort, this is a rare opportu- Place: La Plagne, France.
nity to enjoy the natural beauty of the river and the
Ski Christmas Costs: £899pp Twin Share
ancient civilisation of Egypt in an atmosphere of pe-
(2008 price held for Spice UK!)
riod elegance – almost in the style of a ‘house party’
Dates: 20th – 27th December 2009
Deposit: £125 + Insurance if required +
from earlier times. The travel writer Jan Etherington Place: Les Menuires/Reberty, France
enthusiastically described the vessel in her ‘Luxury
Costs: £690pp Twin Share
sole occ supp if necessary.
Ride to Luxor’ article in ‘The Sunday Telegraph’ as
Deposit: £125 + Insurance if necessary. Includes: Flights, Transfers, Twin share room, chalet
‘the oldest, slowest and smallest passenger boat on
board inc 7 breakfasts, 6 evening meals with region-
the river – and also the most elegant’. This charming
Includes: Flights, transfers, chalet accommoda-
al table wine, afternoon tea with cakes, bread, jam,
vessel has proved extremely popular with the tour
tion. Daily breakfast (cooked option available on 6
tea & coffee. See Full Info Pack for further details.
operators guests in the past and we believe will be
mornings); afternoon tea with cakes, bread & jams;
Extras: Single trip insurance £34, Annual insurance
equally popular with Spicers’ so early booking is rec-
3 course evening meal on 6 evenings; ski hosting.
from £50. Drinks, some meals, optional extras. Ski
ommended. With a mixture of double and twin cab-
Extras: Single trip insurance £34, Annual insurance
Requirements (2008/9 prices as guide) – 6 day Para-
ins we should be able to accommodate your room-
from £50, drinks, some meals, optional excursions
diski unlimited lift pass €243 (approx £217); Ski hire
ing requests and should you require double cabins
& personal extras. Ski Requirements (2008/9 prices
from £44; Boot hire from £25.
can be used for Sole Occupancy for a supplement.
as a guide) – 6 day 3 Valleys Lift Pass €225 (approx
Transfer: Approx 3 hours 30 minutes
£201); Ski & pole hire from £50; Boot hire from £30.
Flights: Gatwick – no supp. Manchester & Birming-
Itinerary in Brief
Transfer: Approx 3 hours.
ham - £30 supp.
Day 1 - Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester to
Flights: Gatwick – no supp. Manchester & Birming-
By Coach: £50 reduction – enquire for pick up loca-
Luxor. Transfer to the SS Karim and embark for a
ham - £30 supp.
tions.
seven-night cruise. Sail in the evening to Esna for
By Coach: £50 reduction – enquire for pick up loca-
an overnight stay.
tions. The huge high-altitude resort of La Plagne is made
Day 2 - Sail to Edfu to visit the temple of Horus and up of 10 villages which provide a superb variety of
continue to Kom Ombo for overnight stay.
Situated near Les Menuires in the village of Reberty
skiing for all levels. Linked in 2004 with Les Arcs to
Day 3 - Visit the temple of Sobek and Haroeris
2000. Its location in the massive Three Valleys is ideal
form Paradiski, there is something for everyone;
and continue sailing to Aswan. Afternoon cruise
as it sits on a plateau between Les Menuires and Val
from the excellent snow on the Bellecote Glacier at
by felucca or private boat to the Kitchener Island
Thorens and enjoys breathtaking views. Amenities
over 3000m to sunny south-facing Champagny with
Botanical Gardens and Elephantine Island Museum
can be found both in Reberty as well as nearby Les
its fantastic views. The popular Chalethotel Graciosa
opposite the Old Cataract Hotel.
Menuires accessed via the free resort bus service.
is ideally situated on the piste at nearly 2100m. It is
Day 4 - Visit the High Dam followed by the island
Our chalets are part of a village built directly on the
the perfect base to explore the skiing and après-ski,
temple of Philae.
piste and offer a modern and comfortable base from
from night skiing on the piste just outside to a thrill-
Day 5 - Optional excursion to Abu Simbel (book-
which to explore this incredible ski area. Located on
ing ride on the Olympic Bobsleigh track.
able in advance). Sail later to Edfu where the night
the snow-front they offer easy and convenient ac-
is spent.
cess to the slopes. Beginners will enjoy the gentle
Chalethotel Graciosa - In a fantastic location right
Day 6 - The day is spent sailing to Luxor.
runs located very close by and an extensive lift sys-
alongside the piste just above the main resort of
Day 7 - A morning visit to the West Bank includes
tem to more slopes throughout the 3 Valleys. Inter-
Plagne Centre. It is a genuine ski-in/ski-out cha-
the Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshep-
mediates will find it easy to access the blue and red
lethotel, established as a popular choice amongst
sut and Colossi of Memnon. Luxor Temple.
runs of Val Thorens, Les Menuires and the 3 Valleys
Ski Olympic guests who appreciate being able to
Day 8 - Visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor before
and experts can keep themselves busy with the
step straight from the terrace into their skis. It is only
transferring to Luxor airport for the return flight.
challenging blacks and off-piste the area has to of-
a short walk from the chalethotel down to the shops
fer. For snowboarders, wide pistes and extensive off-
and bars in the resort centre. The chalethotel has a
As we have the boat as an exclusive charter for Spice piste make this a good base to explore the 3 Valleys.
charming ambience, with a comfortable top floor
we thought it would be extra fun to really enter in to Chalets Annabelle & Brigitte are twin chalets which
dining room with and lounge that offers breathtak-
the spirit of things and so on one night we will have share superb sauna and hot tub facilities on the
ing views of Mont Blanc through huge panoramic
a ‘Death on the Nile’ fancy dress evening complete ground floor. Each has a cosy lounge and a large
windows. The distant snowy peaks provide inspira-
with Murder Victim and suspects! Plus on another balcony with fantastic views. Each dining room
tion at breakfast and a backdrop for reflection on
evening it will be time to adopt an ancient Egyptian can comfortably seat its own guests, but when re-
your return from skiing. Off the lounge and with
theme and dress accordingly, whether it be Phar- quested a separating door between the chalets can
floor to ceiling windows onto the slopes, Graciosa
aoh, Cleopatra, or humble slave! be opened to allow both chalets to be used by one
has its own intimate bar open all day and through-
group - we have used them like this before and have
out the evening.
NB – in case your geography isn’t up to much this always had great feedback from the members.
trip does not visit Cairo and therefore will not visit The chalets are situated just 100 metres from the
NB – rooms vary in size, outlook and facilities and
the Pyramids! piste which allows guests to ski back to the door.
allocation of rooms is on a pot luck basis.
The nearest bar/restaurant is just 100 metres away.
This tour is operated by Voyages Jules Verne which NB – rooms vary in size, outlook and facilities and
The Tour Operator is Ski Olympic (ATOL 2508) for
is a trading name of Kuoni Travel (Atol 0132) for allocation of rooms is on a pot luck basis.
whom we act as agents, and their Terms and con-
whom we act as Agents. Their terms and conditions
Tour Operators Website -
www.skiolympic.co.uk
apply, supplied in the Info pack. Your money is pro-
The tour operator Ski Olympic (Atol 2508) for whom we act
ditions apply. Your money is protected via our Trust
tected by our Trust Account in accordance with EC
as agents and their terms and conditions apply. Your money
Account in compliance with EC Travel regulations.
is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC
Regulations.
travel regulations.
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