On the east bank of the Nile, Aswan is one of the driest inhabited places in the world – there was no rain between 1995 and 2001, and the most recent rain was a thunderstorm in May 2006.
Save £50 off previously advertised price and receive a free excursion (worth approx £90) to Abu Simbel (by road) on Apr 22, 2010; or Save £100 off previously advertised prices and receive a free excursion (worth approx £90) to Abu Simbel (by road) on May 9, Jun 10, 20 Sep 5, 16 and Oct 3, 2010 departures.
Discover the legacies of ancient Egypt and the 5,000 year-old culture of the pharaohs as you visit some of Egypt’s most famous cities, archaeological sites and the world-famous Egyptian Museum on this exhilarating Top Tour.
After taking Saga's included travel service to the airport, depart the UK in the afternoon for your flight to Egypt.
Begin this fascinating tour in the lively capital of Cairo spending three nights at the locally-rated 5-star Pyramisa Hotel (4Q).