Well there may be other cruise lines that will do it but you need to speak to a local person in the know.

You can aslo do it by air and I have recommended a local TA in Cyprus to people before and have had good feedback for this. You get to see all the sights without being stuck on coahes for hours on end.

To avoid blantant advertising I will send you a P.M with the details!

Cheers

Ada

Hi,

Does anyone know if you can take a day trip to Egypt from the Protaras area? If so how much roungly was it etc, any info would be great.

Thank you

Clare

Try these links

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=15255

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=11046

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=11979

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9067

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=11729

Should give you something to go on

Thanx a lot for these-very helpful.

think it was listed on here?

Yes thank you very much, I will tell my Nan and Uncle the rough price etc etc etc..

Cheers
Clare

Up to last year day trips to Cairo were available at Protaras BUT you had to fly from Paphos (not Larnaca ) . Whether time of season dictates Larnaca option ????. Remember Paphos airport is 2 hours away. l went to Cairo from Paphos October 03. Cost Circ. £180. From getting up to returning to hotel was a 23 hour day . But what day. 1 hour flight, basic check in
escorted convoy( with guns )
giza plateau pyramids and spynks
lunch at the Meridien Pyramids hotel
Papyrus faculty
Cairo museum and king Tuts treasures
tour of Cairo
visit to bazaar
evening nile cruise with dinner and belly dancer

Cairo is an experiance, what with 17 million population, traffic like Paris but with patched up cars, and as for houses cant really say, saw so few finished. Hope that helps. l would go again next time in Paphos

Have anyone took a 7 year old to egypt and was it suitable or unsuitable.
Although my son is very interested in History ,I dont know if this would be the right time to take him.
Staying in protaras in june.
Any other recommended sites we could take him to would be appreciated.

with thanks
gail...................

Thanx to everyone for their help and replies.

Gail,

When do you fly out?

Hi cla
We fly out on the 5th june (and cant wait).

gail.............

Hiya,

We fly out the 8th to Ayia Napa-and can't wait..

cla
Is this your first visit to cyprus,
It is ours.
We usually go to spain,but this year wanted to try somewhere different.

Gail,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

No, I worked out there the summer of 2000, and have been back every year since, getting married there this year, you are also arn't you?
You will love it, although I have never been to Protaras, I have heard great reviews. Ayia Napa is close to Protaras.
We always go to Napa as it is lively, well as livley as you want it to be, has something for everyone. You should go there one night when it comes alive..
Once you have been once you will def go back..

Clare

Hi claire.
Yes we are getting married on the 15th june.
What date is your wedding?
Have you booked you reception yet?
Are you going out there with family/friends.?

There is 14 of us going out,including our 3 sons.
gail..................

Hi,
We get married on the 14th June in the hotel outside on a sea view deck it is called, having the reception under a Pavillion in the Hotel grounds and have opted for a BBQ rather then a proper sit down meal.
Yes family and friends, 45 have already booked which is brill, there are a few more also still to book..
Have you sorted yours yet?

Clare

Hi claire,
No I havent booked my reception yet. I think I will wait till we get out there and then make my mind up.
45 guests (thats great) .
Ayia Napa wont know whats hit them
Have you got your dress yet?
I got mine from Monsoon Bridal. (just very light weight and simple).
I want calla lillies for my flowers,but as yet dont know if they can get them.
Gail....................................

I went to Egypt last year when we went back to Protaras for our 1st wedding anniversary. we did the 3 day cruise it was okay the ship was not up to much a glorified car ferry but it was an experience. The coach trip to Limassol was quite long. Once we got on the boat all I wanted to do was collapse in the sun but in 2 hours time it was dinner 1st sitting and due to problems on board it was no an ala catre service as promised. The buffet was not up to much. Anyway rooms were comfortable the entertainment was fine for 2 nights and like I said it was an experience..... once you come off the boat in Port Said there ae lots of people trying to bully you into buying thing. The secret is dont look keep walking and just say no unless you want to buy. we were lucky as we did this trip in September and the kids are back at school but I do believe if you do it when the children are off then there is lots of begging around.

Before I forget do not think the ships provided packed lunch will feed you as a small child eats more then what they provide you with for the full day and there is only one small drink included. There is no where to stop to buy anything to eat or drink. The coach drivers sell water and cold cans on board but no food. the pyramids were good to see but a lot of con artists so be very very careful. The museum is very busy and not for the faint hearted as I have never seen a place so busy ( its like a full football stadium coming out all at once) i have been and seen it would not go back and it made me decide not to do a nile cruise next year. Instead I think it will be Sharm el Sheik. The traffic is crazy they stop where they like the do not know what white lines are for and dont believe in a normal speed its fast fast or dead slow.

The bus journey from port to the 1st attraction was about 3 1/2 - 4 hours it was a long day and i was extremly exhausted, I would not advise it for young children or elderly people as there is not much room on the coaches and as it is so long and very warm most people slept so they missed the sights of interest. Our guide was good and spoke most of thetime infact she never shut up... we did this as an anniversary present to ourselves and I am glad we have been.

Good luck to those who decide to go

Michelle
**Edit - Michelle in case you have missed Davids post here: http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=11928&start=80
please do not post in CAPS on the forum - thanks Kath HT Admin**

Thanks michelle ,on all the info.
I think Ill give the egypt trip a miss, with what you said I dont think it suitable for my 7 year old to visit.
This is my first trip to cyprus and who knows! I could return when he is older?

thanks again michelle

gail.................