The Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently lifted its travel restrictions to Luxor and the Cairo area, and Orbital Travel is delighted to announce that its Nile Cruises have been operating since December 2013 and are proving very popular once again.

John McCallum, Orbital Travel’s Managing Director, commented: “We are absolutely delighted that our Nile Cruise programmes have been able to operate as normal since Christmas and the New Year. We have seen enquiry levels for Nile Cruises and Nile Cruise & Stay holidays increase significantly in January and have already taken a substantial number of forward bookings. Following the political turmoil during the summer months and travel restrictions people may be a little hesitant to return to Egypt, but we are completely confident that it is now safe in those areas visited by our Nile Cruise boats. The hotels and cruise boats are not as busy as normal but it's the ideal time to visit as prices are good and the ancient sites are less busy then usual at this time of year”.

To celebrate, Orbital Travel have negotiated exceptional rates so that it can offer the best value Nile Cruises in the market.  Prices for a 7 night cruise now lead in at £659 per person on Full Board and £719 per person on All Inclusive. The cruise includes 7 nights’ accommodation (upper/middle deck cabin), flights, transfers and 12 excursions escorted by a qualified Egyptologist. The new prices represent great value for money as there is a saving of £100 per person Full Board and £130 per person All Inclusive compared to Winter 2012/2013.

Orbital contracts its fleet of boats (MS Monica, HS Nile Vision, HS Domina Prestige, MS Mayfair) directly with the boat owners and so can pass on any savings directly to its customers.

For more information about Orbital Travel's Nile Cruises, contact Orbital Travel on 0333 123 7147, ww.orbitaltravel.co.uk

About Orbital Travel:

Orbital Travel is an independent Tour Operator and has been operating since 2003. They are Egypt and Nile Cruise specialists and also offer tailor-made holidays to the Indian Ocean. They have recently introduced Croatia coastal cruises and are expanding into European river cruising.

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For further information please contact:

Agnès Brémont

Tel: 01763 273894

Email: agnes@orbitaltravel.co.uk