Sacred Egypt

A 10 day trip exploring some of the most significant sacred sites of Ancient Egypt in the Upper Nile Valley

led by David Furlong and run in conjunction with Eagle Travel

Monday 14 - Wednesday 23 December 2015

Accommodation
Accommodation with either be in a 5 star hotel such as the Sheraton below or on the Solaris II cruise boat. Details of accommodation are not yet available but a typical hotel is shown below. The accommodation in the hotel will be half board and on the boat full board.

The Sheraton Hotel, Luxor

Details of the Sheraton Hotel are as follows:
On the banks of the River Nile, this luxury resort has 2 outdoor pools, and tennis courts. It features spacious bedrooms with balconies and views of the river and the countryside.
Location
The centre of Luxor is located less than 3 km from the hotel and there is a free shuttle service to downtown. Luxor International Airport is a 20-minute drive.
Facilities
The Sheraton has 3 restaurants and 2 pool bars. At the Karnak, guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. The Agra specializes in Indian dishes. Guests can also dine in the privacy of their room.
Activities
The Sheraton has a games room with billiards and table tennis. There is also a tour desk that can provide information on local attractions.
Rooms
Rooms at the Luxor Resort are air conditioned and have elegant furnishings. Each room is equipped with satellite TV and a minibar. The balconies offer panoramic views of the Nile and the surrounding countryside.
Official Rating
5 star
Bedrooms
290 rooms

Does Egypt call to you? Then why not join us for this trip?

David has been taking groups to Egypt for more than 25 years. He has extensive knowledge on Ancient Egyptian Culture and has published his researches into the solstice alignment at Queen Hatshepsut's temple.

The goddess Hathor from the Luxor museum.

All material copyright David Furlong 2010