Sorry to have to announce that Ancient World Tours have cancelled The Grand Tour which they had asked me to lead from February 26th 2012. This was very much an introductory tour to Egypt, and bookings were slow owing to the ongoing unsettled situation in Cairo.

However, Land of the Red Crown – 3rd – 11th November 2012, which appeals more to the experienced visitor, is booking well and should run. As well as popular sites in Cairo, Giza and Saqqara, this tour includes – the pyramids of Dahshur; The Serapeum and New Kingdom Tombs at Saqqara; one of my special areas of expertise – the Hawara Labyrinth, and other Middle Kingdom sites in the Faiyum at Illahun, Medinet Madi, Biahmu, Qasr el Sagha; and also the delta cities of Tanis and Bubastis. 

e-mail: info@ancient.co.uk. Tel: +44 844 357 9494. (UK 0844 357 9494)