FIVE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE PYRAMIDS WHEN THIS IS ALL OVER
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Egypt is not currently one of the destinations Britons are formally permitted to visit, but in non-Covid-19 times, the pyramids are the obvious focal point of any itinerary that explores the country with a historical focus. One example is the seven-night “Highlights of Egypt” break sold by Abercrombie & Kent (01242 386467; abercrombie kent.co.uk), which heads to Luxor and Aswan as well as Giza.
From £3,150 a head – including flights.
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If you want to dive fully into the pharaonic tales of Khufu et al, the six-night “Ultimate Egypt: Culture on the Nile” tour offered by Black Tomato (020 7426 9888; blacktomato. com) can include a visit to the pyramids with an archaeologist in tow. From £4,315 per person (flights extra).
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Cairo’s great landmarks combined with Africa’s greatest river? Steppes Travel (01285 601784; steppestravel. com) sells a 13-day “Luxury Egypt” trip that cruises the Nile on the Oberoi Zahra after seeing the pyramids. From £3,850 a head, flights extra.
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You can, of course, enjoy the pyramids without committing to a fortnight away. Viator (viator. com) offers one-day guided tours (trip ref: 15974P20) to Giza and sibling sites Sakkara and Memphis, easily slotted into a long weekend in Cairo – from £58 per person. 5
You can also cut a dash to Giza without overspending as well. Responsible Travel (01273 823700; responsible travel.com) runs a regular eight-day “Budget Egypt” group getaway that ticks off Cairo, Aswan and Luxor from £493 a head (flights are extra). Even though Egypt is not yet officially possible for British tourists, seven trips are scheduled for October alone.