Goway Travel, one of Canada’s leading tour operators, has announced increasing demand for Egypt. Egypt – Land of the Pharaohs – is drawing record numbers of Canadians to its country.

“Egypt has taken off for many Canadian travellers wanting that ‘deluxe vacation’ at a reasonable cost to an exotic and interesting destination”, commented Christy Fraser, Product & Marketing Manager, Africa. “Consumers see that Egypt offers an affordable vacation permitting them to visit cities such as Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Red Sea resorts – to name just a few. Pre or post extensions to Israel and Jordan are also popular choices. The colourful bazaars, fascinating history, amazing monuments and holy cities make for a memorable travel experience.”

One of Goway’s biggest sellers this year is their Mysteries & Magic of Egypt tour. This 15 day trip starting and ending in Cairo includes extensive sightseeing in this captivating city, a 7 night Nile Cruise and a visit to an oasis, and starts from $1718. A bonus offer of up to 6 free nights accommodation in a Deluxe resort in the Red Sea town of Ein Sokhna is available.

The traditional Classic Egypt tour includes Cairo sightseeing and 4 night Nile Cruise. This 9 Day tour is affordably priced from $1136 and offers the flexibility of adding extensions to Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Red Sea beach stays or a visit to Israel and Jordan. Easy add-ons are the 5 day Jordan tour starting from $717 or the 8 day Holyland tour.

Some of the new programs being offered this year are the 9 day Highlights of Egypt and Israel tour that starts in Cairo and ends in Jerusalem and includes Cairo, Luxor, the Dead Sea, Massada, Qumran and Jerusalem. Another of the newly introduced tours is the 15 day Pyramids to Petra tour that starts in Cairo, ends in Amman and includes Cairo, Nile Cruise, Sinai, Red Sea, Petra and Amman all starting from $2198.

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