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Leading the way to the World's best kept secrets....
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Welcome to Ancient Kingdoms Holidays - the jigsaw which links ancient and modern civilisations
When we look back to the past it seems this ancient world has very little connection to our modern day life especially when viewing sites such as the Pyramids, Petra, Volubilis or ancient Greek wonders. However, nature has reminded mankind throughout civilisation that we are part of a much greater universe and everything is not always under human control. From the great civilisations of Alexander the Great who conquered the world, to ancient Sparta which in 464 BC suffered a massive earthquake, to Petra which in the 6th century suffered the same fate, there has been the illusion that life is under control! In our modern world, perhaps even more with amazing technology available, from sending a pre-recorded message to our TV from the office chair, to chatting across the world on Skype .....
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Greece
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Israel |
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Turkey
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Morocco |
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Egypt
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Iran |
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Jordan
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Oman |
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Spain & Portugal
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Dubai |
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Croatia
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Gulf States
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South Africa
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India
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Tanzania
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Lebanon
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What's new in 2013
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Greece
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New hotels in Athens : NJV Plaza (Deluxe) & Acropolis Hill Hotel (Superior Tourist)
New Island Hopping options:
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7 day Milos, Folegandros & Santorini
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7 day Serifos, Sifnos & Milos
13 day Crete and the Cyclades
New hotel in Santorini: Kasimatis Studios (Superior Tourist Class)
New Island: now offering accommodation on Milos
New Crete Self Drive packages: 5, 6 or 8 day options |
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Turkey
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More sightseeing: in Istanbul
New tours:
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Morocco
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New tours:
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Egypt
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New hotel in Cairo: Hotel Longchamps (Special Tourist Category)
New Holiday: 16 day Nile Rediscovered
New length: Egypt in Style now 13 days (extra night at the Old Cataract Hotel)
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New Tour: 9 day Classic Israel
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Dubai
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New City Hotels: Jumeirah Creekside Hotel (Deluxe), Tulip Creek Hotel (Tourist Class)
New Beach Hotel: Movenpick Jumeirah (Superior First Class)
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Cruising
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New Ship: S/C Panorama 8 day Dodecanese Mosaic ex Crete or Rhodes;
MS Mendula 8 day ex Dubrovnik
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..... However, the recent earthquakes in Christchurch and in other parts of the world have shown us all that perhaps the world is not so different now, as from 5,000 years ago. Through history there are threads and events that link us all, which have been recorded for posterity.
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Robyn Galloway
MD Innovative Travel
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The Roman historian Ammianus Marcelinus described in detail a tsunami hitting Alexandria in the early hours of 21 July 465AD. This great Minoan earthquake also reshaped modern Santorini, an island of amazing formations and natural beauty. The ancient Egyptians captured some of their momentous natural events on papyrus and in ancient paintings, inscribed forever in tombs.
As you explore these ancient kingdoms there is a reminder that we too, in Christchurch, will be part of history and future generations will look back to see how more recent events impacted our world and view the inspiration that arose from the ashes as we look to rebuild our city. Knowing that these events are part of time immemorial can be a comfort with the knowledge that, somehow, our ancient counterparts prevailed in tough times to rebuild their cities with fortitude and vision.
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We are part of an evolving jigsaw with all the pieces of the puzzle not yet solved. Maybe, as we look back and explore ancient civilisations it is my hope we will find answers to inspire us for the future.
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