In early September we took some of our lovely Agents on a Nile Cruise.
Orbital Travel recently invited its Travel Agents to experience a 4 night Nile Cruise on board its 5*Nile Cruiser, the MS Orbital Royal Esadora. John McCallum, Managing Director,… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/travel-agent-educational/
Lev has made it to Egypt!
Explorer Levison Wood is atemtping to become the first person to succesfully walk the entire length of the river Nile, all 4250 miles, an epic journey that has never been… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/walking-nile-update/
A 4,000 year old tomb at Abusir is said to contain the world’s oldest love song.
In a 4,300 year old tomb in an ancient necropolis southwest of Cairo, Abusir, a team of Czech archaeologists have uncovered what is thought to be the oldest documented song in the… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/worldsoldest-love-song/
Agatha Christie’s long standing love affair with Egypt.
Agatha Christie set many of her novels in beautiful grand houses, quaint villages and the English countryside but many settings were also taken from the numerous archaeological… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/agatha-egypt/
The mystery of Pi-Ramsses in the Nile Delta
Mystery and intrigue has shrouded the lost city of Pi-Ramesses, built over 3,000 years ago in the Nile Delta by the great Pharaoh Ramses ll, which simply disappeared. For… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/mystery-pi-ramesses-nile-delta/
Discover what lies beneath the wrappings of a mummy
People have always been fascinated by what lies beneath the wrappings of mummies and now new technology is being used to give an insight into the mystery and intrigue that… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/virtual-unwrapping-mummy/
New exhibition at the British Museum – Ancient Lives, New Discoveries
From the 22nd May 2014, the British Museum are exhibiting ‘Ancient lives, New Discoveries’, a fascinating opportunity to see how 8 people lived their lives in Ancient Egypt and… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/eight-mummies-eight-lives-eight-stories/
We are delighted to add the Esadora to our fleet of Nile Cruisers.
We've added the rather lovely and funky 5* MS Royal Esadora to our Nile cruise programme. The Royal Esadora was launched in March 2006 and completely renovated in 2009. This… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/new-boat-ms-royal-esadora/
A rare and beautifully preserved coffin has been found in Thebes.
A 3,600 year old mummy in a wooden coffin has been found by Spanish archaeologists in the necropolis of Dra' Abu el-Naga' on the West Bank of the Nile at ancient Thebes, near… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/3600-year-old-mummy-discovered/
Gorgeous Temple complex near Aswan.
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The original temple complex on Philae island was dedicated to the Goddess Isis, companion of Osiris. The island… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/temple-isis-philae-island/
Fascinating temple and crocodile mummies.
In the Egyptian town of Kom Ombo, sits the wonderful Ptolemaic temple located close to the banks of the Nile. The temple is unusual in that it is a temple with a double dedication… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/kom-ombo-crocodiles/
Enjoy 7 nights on a Nile Cruise followed by a stay in Luxor.
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A Nile Cruise will transport you back to an era when wealthy travellers, Egyptian Monarchy and famous dignitaries… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/cruise-stay/
Cairo & Nile Cruise - The Classical Tour
Nowhere in the world will you experience a city like Cairo. This sprawling vibrant metropolis with its colourful bazaars, cupolas and minarets of the mosques dominating the… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/nile-cruise-stay/
Stunning tombs located on the West Bank at Luxor
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The Tombs of the Nobles are found throughout Egypt but no where are they better preserved than on the West Bank of… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/tombs-nobles/
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Channel 4 episide about King Tut's burnt Mummy
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Channel 4 has recently shown a fascinating programme about the mysterious burning of the Boy King's Mummy and the… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/tutankhamun-mystery-burnt-mummy/
FCO have lifted all travel restrictions to Luxor and Aswan
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We are delighted to announce that the FCO have now lifted all travel restrictions to Luxor and Aswan and… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/luxor-travel-ban-lifted/
Updates in press conference given by Egypt's Minister of Tourism
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We went to the annual World Travel Market (WTM) this week and attended the press conference given by Egypt's… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/egypt-update/
September and October Nile Cruises on a Full Board basis from just £609 per person.
For the months of September and October Orbital Travel is offering a 7 day cruise on a Full Board basis from just £609 per person. Included in this wonderful price is a stay on… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/nile-cruise-offers-july-2013/
This month Orbital have some great money saving offers for you.
For the months of July, August and September, we are offering the fabulous 7 night Nile Cruise from Luxor for the great price of £649 pp. The offer includes 12 excursions, direct… https://www.orbitaltravel.co.uk/blog/july-2013-nile-cruise-special-offers/
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Scans carried out on Tutankhamun’s Tomb show hidden chambers.
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