Amazon and The Nile with Bales Worldwide

Luxury Amazon Cruise from £3,595pp

Peru is one of several South American countries with sizable areas of land in the Amazon Basin, and the Pacaya Samiria Reserve offers pristine rainforest wildlife, yet is easily accessible from the city of Iquitos. Only in Peru do you have the opportunity to explore this terrain aboard the M/V Aria, the newest luxury river boat cruising anywhere in the Amazon. With expert local native guides, you will explore the wildlife and culture of this unique part of the world. This itinerary sees you visit Lima, the ‘City of Kings,’ before you fly north to cruise the Amazon and its tributaries on a four night cruise – a superb introduction to the jungle.

Nine day Luxury Amazon cruise with Bales Worldwide including four night cruise on the M/V Aria and three nights in Lima. Prices are per person based on two adults travelling and sharing on a mixed board basis. Price includes all applicable UK and overseas airport taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. Prices are based on select departure dates from July to December 2012. To book: Call 0845 057 0600 or visit www.balesworldwide.com.

Nile Cruise:

After 15 years of part-closure, the Egyptian Government has announced that they are opening up the great Nile from Cairo to Aswan. This iconic 600-mile journey was one of Bales Worldwide’s most popular holidays prior to closure and the company is thrilled to announce plans recommencing this luxury voyage again, aboard its exclusive Dahabiyya sailboats, from this October. Some of only a handful of boats allowed to make this timeless journey; Dahabiyyas are fully inclusive and cater for just 12 passengers. Each sailing is accompanied by an Egyptologist, making it the ultimate way to discover Egypt’s rich cultural heritage whilst passing through the breathtaking views, dreamy vistas and riverside towns.

During the journey guests can explore the lesser known sites of Middle Egypt, such as the rock-cut tombs of Beni Hasan, Tell el-Amarna and Abydos; a must for those who are fascinated by the history of Egypt. However the greatest highlight of all may just be rediscovering the River Nile aboard one of Bales Worldwide’s luxurious and traditional Dahabiyyas sailboats.

Bales Worldwide has been arranging luxury tours to Egypt for over 50 years and will start these unique and exciting cruises in the cooler months of autumn after the new 600 mile itineraries have been finalised and to celebrate the company’s 65^th Anniversary. Whilst departure dates and new operational elements of this tour are being completed, Bales Worldwide is offering those interested in the opportunity to pre-register interest online and be one of the first to receive finalised dates and prices for this unique experience.

For other fascinating Egypt holidays visit www.baleworldwide.com