Don't be an Idiot Abroad with Thomas Cook
Ricky Gervais’s new travel show An Idiot Abroad starting on 23rd September, sees Karl Pilkington take in the amazing Seven Wonders of the World - the catch is he’s never been away from home before.
Travelling to the Great Wall of China, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Petra in Jordan, Machu Picchu in Peru, Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Taj Mahal in India and the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Karl will experience some of the most exciting and beautiful countries in the world.
Why not widen your travel horizons and visit these wonders of the world with some fantastic trip options from Thomas Cook…
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Step back in time and visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Learn about the calendar temple and the legend of 2012.
Thomas Cook Holidays with Style - 7 nights in Mexico from £1,033 per person
Staying at the 4 star Riu Palace Mexico Hotel in Playacar on all-inclusive, London Gatwick - 2nd November 2010
www.thomascookstyle.com, 0844 412 5970 or visit the nearest Thomas Cook or Going Places
Chichen Itza day trip from Cancun cost $75 or approx £50 Pounds per adult
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Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
The world’s oldest tourist attractions, the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza remain the most visited monuments in Egypt and the last reminding wonder of the ancient world.
Direct Holidays (0844 871 0667, www.directholidays.co.uk) seven
nights in Egypt from £455 per person. Staying at the 4
star Sunrise Holidays Resort in Hurghada on all inclusive, London Gatwick - 9th
November 2010
Cairo day trip from Sharm El Sheikh, flying £175.00 per adult by bus £75.00 per adult.
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Taj Mahal, India
Built in the 1632 the Taj Mahal is the jewel in India’s crown and one of the most recognisable buildings in the world.
Thomas Cook Tours (0844 871 0667, www.thomascooktours.com) 8 day fully escorted Glimpses of India tour from £1,195 per person. 2 nights in Delhi, 2 nights in Agra and 2 nights in Jaipur, based on a variety of boards, based on a departure date of 4th November 2010.
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Petra, Jordon
Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is Jordan’s geological treasure and is a huge draw for visitors, it was made world famous after appearing in Indiana Jones, The Last Crusade.
Thomas Cook Signature (0844 854 0203, www.tcsignature.com) 7 nights in Jordon (three nights in Amman and three nights in Petra) from £1,119 per person Staying at the 4 star Amman Marriot on bed and breakfast, and at the 5 star Marriott Petra in Petra on bed and breakfast, London Heathrow flying with BMI – based on departures between 1st November – 12th December 2010
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Great Wall, China
When you think of China you think of the Great Wall, which stretches across the Chinese hills for an incredible 6,350 kilometres.
Thomas Cook Signature (0844 854 0203, www.tcsignature.com) 4 nights in Beijing from £889 per person. Staying at the 3 star Holiday Inn Lido in Beijing on room only, London Heathrow flying with British Airways – based on departures between 1st November – 30th November 2010
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Christ Redeemer Statue, Brazil
A must see while in Rio is the Christ Redeemer Statue on Corcovado Mountain which sits 38ft tall. Once there you’ll set to enjoy the panoramic and extraordinary views of Rio.
Netflights.com (0844 493 4944) Seven nights in Rio de Janeiro from £902 per person. Staying at the 3 star Astoria Copacabana Hotel in Rio de Janeiro on bed and breakfast, London Heathrow flying with Air France – based on a departure date of 16th November 2010
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Peru
Located 2,430 metres above sea level on a mountain ridge, Machu Picchu is an ancient city said to have been built as an estate for the Inca Emperor.
Thomas Cook Tours (0844 871 0667, www.thomascooktours.com) 17 day fully escorted Lost World of the Incas tour from £3,795 per person. 2 nights in Lima, 2 nights in Iquitos, 1 night in Paracas, 1 night in Nazca, 2 nights in Arequipa, 3 nights in Cusco, 1 night Machu Picchu, 1 night in Cusco, 1 nights in Puno and 1 nights in Lima. Based on a variety of boards. Based on a departure date of 11th November 2010