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vix
New Member
Yes it is def worth it if flights to Lux are more easily obtainable. I'm gonna check this out. Not sure how this convoy system works, tho I'm sure G will be able to answer that one. Do you have to sit and wait till theres enuf' for the lead vehicle to take? Are taxis exempt from the convoy then?
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vix
New Member
Just had a quick look re flights to Lux. 23rd June /14 nites £211.00
both from Gatwick 16th July /14 nites £196.00
Thats First Choice with the Charter flight center.
both from Gatwick 16th July /14 nites £196.00
Thats First Choice with the Charter flight center.
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vix
New Member
Well I think thats very reasonable for 2 people. George, my house in the UK is in a small village, 12 miles from the nearest town. A taxi wld cost me £24. GB to pick me up from home to take me to town. Can you believe that?
Georgina
New Member
The Convoy
My British friend has a dodge ram truck and quite often he has been allowed through without the convoy when he just shows his Egyptian driving licence and not his passport with annual tourist visa. But if I am in the truck then we are not allowed to go without the convoy.
The convoy stops half way for half an hour at a nice clean rest place with toilets and cafe and locals with camels and baby goats standing on the humps wanting baksheesh. I love baby goats.
The thing that scares the life out of me is the driving. You cannot overtake the police escort in the front yet all along the line everyone is overtaking each other. And driving about one inch from the bumper infront to stop anyone joining the line again after having pulled out to overtake. I took the 8pm convoy from Luxor once in the dark and that was terrifying with coaches overtaking and not being able to squeeze back in again and cars approaching from the other direction without any lights on.
And as for finding a safe driver well a friend told me his uncle is the best driver in Egypt! "How come?" I asked. "Because he can drive for three days without sleeping" was the reply
I have also travelled on the bus which is very cheap but takes a long time stopping at all the towns and villages inbetween and the toilet stop is (was?) a hole in the ground toilet.
Last time I flew via Cairo from Hurghada to Luxor and back
I have travelled in the convoy many times in private taxis and private vehicles. The convoy meets at a set place and set times with police escort at front and back. The logic behind it is beyond me because if you want to attack the tourists just wait in the desert until the convoy from Hurghada passes the convoy from Luxor and you could blow up about 500 vehicles in one go! I have heard a rumour that they are stopping the convoys because there are too many accidents?
My British friend has a dodge ram truck and quite often he has been allowed through without the convoy when he just shows his Egyptian driving licence and not his passport with annual tourist visa. But if I am in the truck then we are not allowed to go without the convoy.
The convoy stops half way for half an hour at a nice clean rest place with toilets and cafe and locals with camels and baby goats standing on the humps wanting baksheesh. I love baby goats.
The thing that scares the life out of me is the driving. You cannot overtake the police escort in the front yet all along the line everyone is overtaking each other. And driving about one inch from the bumper infront to stop anyone joining the line again after having pulled out to overtake. I took the 8pm convoy from Luxor once in the dark and that was terrifying with coaches overtaking and not being able to squeeze back in again and cars approaching from the other direction without any lights on.
And as for finding a safe driver well a friend told me his uncle is the best driver in Egypt! "How come?" I asked. "Because he can drive for three days without sleeping" was the reply
I have also travelled on the bus which is very cheap but takes a long time stopping at all the towns and villages inbetween and the toilet stop is (was?) a hole in the ground toilet.
Last time I flew via Cairo from Hurghada to Luxor and back
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vix
New Member
Thanks G. Think I will give it a try. Will cover up and show my Jordanian passport. No visa needed. Re the baby goats, My ex loves them too. He loves to eat them. Nasty man.
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johnwayne
Banned
Does anyone know what has happened to easyjet and flights to Hurghada - have they stopped now for definite?
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lyndsay552
New Member
I spoke to Easyjet a few months ago and they said that their winter schedule would be released at the end of June. So fingers crossed they do Hurghada as a winter route.
Lyndsay
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johnwayne
Banned
cheers Lyndsey!
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majicou
New Member
new flights to Sharm
Hi - I am newbie to this - so forgive me if it takes a while to get used to things - but have been reading this forum for a while and thought it was about time I joined!
I was reading yesterday that Jet 2 are starting flights to Sharm from Leeds/Bradford next Spring and from Manchester this Autumn! Lucky for us who live 'up north' - although I would have liked to see new flights to Hurghada as well.
Hi - I am newbie to this - so forgive me if it takes a while to get used to things - but have been reading this forum for a while and thought it was about time I joined!
I was reading yesterday that Jet 2 are starting flights to Sharm from Leeds/Bradford next Spring and from Manchester this Autumn! Lucky for us who live 'up north' - although I would have liked to see new flights to Hurghada as well.
queenie40something
Senior Member
Hi Marjicou - yes I read that as well. Apparently they are now taking bookings and the prices seem to be good.
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wayne_harris
New Member
Hi Alison, Wayne and I are looking to go out to hurghada in september any time after the 9th, so if you happen to see any good deals for flights please let me know. Hope you don't think I am being too cheeky Lol.
Dawn -x-
Dawn -x-
queenie40something
Senior Member
Of course your not Dawn - what airports can you fly from?
Alison x
Alison x
queenie40something
Senior Member
Checked XL and they have nothing from Manchester in Sept and Oct. Thomsonfly 9th Sept 1 week for 2 from Man £697.96 708 from Leeds with BMI.
Travel republic from Man 9th 350 each, 19th 320, 23rd 330
Ulookubook from Man 19th 319 each
Travel republic from Man 9th 350 each, 19th 320, 23rd 330
Ulookubook from Man 19th 319 each
queenie40something
Senior Member
Jet2 prices next March and May from Leeds are 109 each way to Sharm and 139 April. Also some flights in Oct from Man to Sharm 109 also lots of dates throughout Nov for 109.Also 21st Dec 109.99 leaving Man for Sharm. Also lots for the same price next yr so worth booking early.
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wayne_harris
New Member
Hi Alison, We can fly from Gatwick, we would of prefered stanstead but they don't do flights to Egypt from there, it's a shame cos thats our nearest Airport, oh and we can also fly from Heathrow. Thanks for looking for me.
Dawn -x-
Dawn -x-
queenie40something
Senior Member
Hi Dawn
XL Gat for 2 return 1 week 628 11th Sept, 610 18th, 592 25th
XL Gat for 2 return 1 week 628 11th Sept, 610 18th, 592 25th
queenie40something
Senior Member
Travel republic 12th Sept 556 for 2, 614 18th, 594 25th
First Choice 718 12th.
Airflights.co.uk 12th til 18th 552. 628 11th. 18th 610, 590 25th
So far cheapest is £552 for anyone to try to beat. Will keep looking for you Dawn
First Choice 718 12th.
Airflights.co.uk 12th til 18th 552. 628 11th. 18th 610, 590 25th
So far cheapest is £552 for anyone to try to beat. Will keep looking for you Dawn
