DESTINATIONS NILE CRUISE NORTH AFRICA
RIGHT: Karnak Temple
FAR RIGHT: Temple of Kom Ombo
all the more ethereal by the echo of the haunting call to prayer – revealed inscriptions on the walls of medical instruments and treatments. Crowns for teeth, pregnancy tests, scalpels, bone saws and suction caps are all detailed. A highlight of the cruise takes visitors
SAMPLE PRODUCT
Cyplon offers a seven-night Nile cruise and Cairo trip starting at £2,489. The price includes four nights’ full-board in a Luxury cabin on the five-star Oberoi Philae, two nights’ B&B in the five-star Conrad Cairo and a night at the five-star Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor staying B&B in a standard room, plus EgyptAir flights from
Heathrow, private transfers and an English-speaking Egyptologist accompanying all excursions.
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to the eerie Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period (1550BC to 1069BC) were buried. It is from here that the phrase ‘light as a feather’ originated – when a pharaoh’s heart was removed and weighed against a feather to determine whether he would be granted eternal life. The 63 known tombs are open on a rotation basis to ensure preservation, with the entry ticket allowing access to three tombs. An extra ticket can be purchased to see the tombs of Ay, Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.
luxury, and also appeals to a wide range of age groups.
A highlight of the cruise is the eerie Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried
Back on board the Oberoi Philae, clients can spend the rest of the day unwinding and making the most of the onboard facilities. The most difficult decision is deciding whether to bask in the sun, take a dip in the pool or enjoy a luxurious treatment in the spa. This ship is perfect for clients who want the dual benefit of culture and
w CAPITAL IDEA The final leg of our trip took us to Cairo, by way of an EgyptAir flight lasting just over an hour. Pulsating with energy and an
infectious buzz, the city is a perfect contrast to a peaceful Nile trip. We stayed in the showstopping Marriott Cairo. Like many other high-rise hotels in the downtown area such as the Fairmont, Conrad and Hilton, it is geared towards business clients and offers lots of meeting space and conference rooms. It still has strong appeal for
holidaymakers, though. Situated in six acres of land on an island on the Nile, it houses an original palace built in 1869. The opulent interior is a nod to its regal past, featuring luxurious furnishings and theatrical rooms for dining, entertaining and relaxation. The Marriott Cairo offers 1,000
rooms and suites, 15 restaurants, shops and fitness centre, and also has a swimming pool and tennis courts. From here, it’s easy to visit the
iconic Pyramids and Sphinx, built an incredible 1,000 years prior to the temples we had seen during the cruise. As awe-inspiring as imagined, it is in this area that clients will find more of the leisure-oriented hotels geared towards tourists. They include the Movenpick Hotel Cairo, which offers a stunning view of the Pyramids from its breakfast terrace.
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Pool deck on Oberoi Philae
w TESTING TIMES These ancient wonders aside, there’s no denying the crippling effect that
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