TUI UK has celebrated the launch of flights to Luxor, Egypt by surprising passengers on the first flights from Manchester (MAN/EGCC) and London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) with chocolates and balloons.
The holiday company is operating two flights per week from the UK to the city which is famed for its mesmerising blend of history, architecture, and culture and as a gateway to the Valley of the Kings.
Passengers looking a break in the city of Luxor can choose from eight hotels in and around Luxor with TUI including the Hilton Luxor.
The flights also align with TUI River cruises which operate along the Nile from Luxor.aboard the newly refurbished five-star ship, TUI Al Horeya.
The cruise offering is a seven-night, all-inclusive round-trip sailing from Luxor with the TUI Al Horeya accommodating 141 passengers and offers 72 cabins which are single, standard and suites.
Katy Berzins, Head of TUI River Cruises at TUI River Cruises, stated: “We are excited to be welcoming our first passengers onto our first river cruise ship down the River Nile, TUI Al Horeya, this winter season on these inaugural flights from Manchester and London Gatwick airports. This inaugural sailing and flight to Luxor is the first of many to come for the river cruise line and TUI Airways; passengers will be able to marvel in the greatness of the ancient cities along the Nile or soaking up that well needed winter sun in our nearby TUI hotels in Hurghada or Luxor.”
Lucie Hinton, Head of Aviation Business Development at Manchester Airport, said: “We are thrilled to see TUI launching this new service to Luxor. Manchester Airport is proud to connect the North with over 200 destinations worldwide – but this is our first Luxor service and will offer holidaymakers an unforgettable experience delving into the history and culture of Ancient Egypt.”
Cruise prices start from from £1785 per person for two adults sharing a Deck 2 Superior French Balcony cabin on TUI Al Horeya with an All-Inclusive basis including flights from London Gatwick airport.
