hi there just to let you know that yes there are independant travel agencies where you can book a trip to cairo

Its usually cheaper

When we originally booked up for Cyprus in 2001 we had booked a mini cruise to Israel and Egypt. Unfortunately, 2 weeks after I'd booked all hell let fly in Israel and all cruises etc were cancelled. We have had 4 stunning holidays in Pafos since (done the mini cruise to Egypt) and are looking forward to our return to Pafos in the near future.

Just wondering if the mini cruises to Israel are back on now that things seem to have calmed down? Must admit, when we were there last (2004) they were doing some cruises but the official UK line was to stay away. Would only want to go if all seemed 'ok'

Any advise appreciated ------ we would love to return to Cyprus but a visit to Israel would make it that extra bit special

Cheers folks - and happy Christmas to everyone on HT

Cookie - Shouldn't that be always cheaper ???

you dont say when you propose to go ! l understand from my discussions with one of the independent travel agents last October, they dont run the trips approx Nov to Feb ( or there-abouts ). Hope that helps

Yes youre right John........ they do stop doing these excursions during

these months.

I even know somebody who went on this trip in October, one of the last trips for this year......... she said the sea crossing was VERY choppy....... not for the fainthearted..... something people who suffer from sea sickness
should take into consideration aswell

My wife and I are going to Cyprus for a month on 1st Feb.

Will we be likely to find day/2 day trips by air?

We would like to see the pyramids if we can, but don't fancy a full holiday to Egypt as we are a bit wary of the security situation.

Thanks for your replys. It would be end of April, beginning of May and we would be interested in the flight over.
Thanks

Seems expensive to me... see http://www.louistravel.com/cairo_closeup.htm and http://www.regency-travel.com/shortairbreaks.html

HTH, Marion

There are many agencies that offer trips in Protaras. I would recommend the one at the top of the resort on a corner accross from Promises restaurant. The lady there is English so you will understand her clearly and be able to ask her everything - she is very knowledgeable.
All excursions are cheaper booked through these rather than with your rep. We saved CYP19 on our jeep safari to the Troodos Moutains...enough for another trip somewhere else or an evening meal!
The egypt trips seem quite pricey in my opinion im sure they were about CYP250-CYP350 for a day or one night...but it depends how much you wanna go.
I fancied the trip myself but as i was only staying for one week also i thought it would ruin my Cypriot holiday! I remember thinking for the cost of Egypt from Cyprus you could go to Sharm el Shiek for a week!

Personally if i were you i would spend your money trying other things in Cyprus...why not hire a bike or car and go to Ayia Napa or Famagusta view point and mini zoo? (although dont do what i did and think the animals are being mistreated...they have actually been rescued!)

Theres also Protaras Aquarium down the highway....pernera area to explore,as well as Larnaca itself. Cyprus is lovely you wont be dissapointed.

Hi
Does anyone know of any day trips by boat to Egypt or Israel. Had a look through and Louis travel only does 2 days and it doesn't start until May. I am going next week, will there be any touristy boats that will take us to Israel/Egypt for the day?
Thanks
Heather

We were in cyprus last week, there is a DAY trip to Cairo via plane, flight out of Paphos at 7:30am and returns to Paphos at 2330 local time.... it's a long day, but fully escorted tour (with police guards as well!!!) - does the museum, the mosque, pyramids and sphinx, papyrus factory, jewellers, lunch at a hotel and a short nile cruise with local music and food.... overall cost about £300pp.

Goes on a tuesday I think....

ATB,J.

Hi heva i to will be going on the egypt trip but not untill 1st week of may,but i did find this link http://www.cruisecyprus.com/itinerary.htm hope this helps!

steve.

Thanks...we were looking into the Israel one but are a bit unsure with the safety situation right now.