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THE BIG SHORT BREAK BOOK PERK
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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Spectacular marine life > Night diving > Five-star accommodation > The majestic Pyramids of Giza

After a first night in Cairo, transfer to the Red Sea coast at Sharm el Sheikh or Hurghada for three days diving on the wrecks and reefs of the Red Sea. Stay in either of two award-winning five-star hotels, The Four Seasons or The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, and before the return journey home, take in the impressive and historic sites of Cairo.

Red Sea diving offers a range of possibilities – shallow coral gardens, historic wrecks and steep drop-offs. The warm waters around the living reefs are teeming with marine life. PADI courses and certification are all available in a Red Sea Big Short Break.

It is also possible to extend the diving possibilities by staying on a luxurious 80-foot live-aboard boat, diving some of the Red Sea’s more remote sites.

There is such abundant diving in the Red Sea that no dive sites need ever be repeated in one stay. At the end of a full day's diving, return to the comforts of a first class hotel.

In Cairo, stay at the Mena House Hotel, originally a royal lodge for Khedive Ismail, the King of Egypt in the late 1800s, who stayed there during hunting trips in the desert. This historic building boasts a prime setting, overlooking the Pyramids. Alternatively, choose the superb new Four Seasons Nile Plaza in downtown Cairo, with its comprehensive range of facilities, including the city's largest spa.

Original Travel has expert guides who can explain the mysteries and construction of the last remaining ancient wonder of the world, the Pyramids of Giza.

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PRICES
The price shown above is based on the sample itinerary, with flights in economy class, accommodation on a B&B basis (or more where stated), transfers and activities specific to this trip. Where prices fluctuate throughout the year, the price is based on low season rates and where more than one accommodation option is listed, on the cheapest available. We would be delighted to put together a current and 100% accurate quotation based on your specific travel requirements, so please contact the relevant member of our expert team.

TAILORED TO YOUR EXACT SPECIFICATIONS
Almost every one of our Big Short Breaks and Beyond the Big Short Breaks can be entirely tailormade from scratch, so you can enjoy the holiday exactly how you want it, exactly when you want it, and for exactly as long as you want it. Our expert team, who have been to every one of our destinations, are here to talk you through all the options available in order to create the trip best suited to you.