An exotic land of ancient splendour, Egypt is famous for its towering pyramids, spectacular sphinxes and sweeping deserts. But there’s more to the country than just mummies and mystery. With clear seas, sandy beaches and year-round sun, it’s also a sensational holiday destination.

And The Sunday Times Travel Magazine has teamed up with Sovereign Luxury Holidays to offer readers the chance to win a week’s stay at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, in Sharm el Sheikh. One lucky winner and a guest will enjoy VIP airport lounge hospitality in the UK before jetting off to this stunning Red Sea resort.

Hidden among tropical gardens, tranquil waters and cascading waterfalls, with views of the shimmering Red Sea, The Ritz-Carlton is the perfect place to relax and indulge. After your private transfer to the hotel, where you’ll be staying in a double room with a sea view, unwind in the beachside Arabian massage tent, lounge by one of the three pools, or sample the range of delicious cuisines in the award-winning restaurants.

With a diving centre, tennis courts, private beach and spa, The Ritz-Carlton promises to make your stay unforgettable. What’s more, Sovereign Luxury Holidays has also organised for you to experience the magic of Cairo with a day trip to Egypt’s bustling capital.

You’ll travel by plane to explore this must-see city, which fuses modern culture with ancient wonders such as the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, the incredible Sphinx and the fascinating collection of historic artefacts housed in the Egyptian Museum.

For your chance to win, simply answer the question below

Which ancient landmarks has Giza become famous for?

Submit your answer here

Sovereign Luxury Holidays is a specialist tour operator with a hand-picked portfolio of five-star hotels. For more information, call 0871 664 0228 or visit www.sovereign.com

Terms and conditions
1.The competition will run on www.timesonline.co.uk website from 6 August 2008 to 10 September 2008
2. Closing date for entries is midnight 10 September 2008.
3. Unless otherwise stated, the competition is open to all residents of the UK and ROI aged 18 or over, except employees of Times Newspapers Limited (“TNL”) and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies, and their families, agents, or anyone connected with this competition, including the third party promotional partners.
4. Entry limited to one per person. The winner is responsible for ensuring they are able to accept the prize as set out and in accordance with these terms and conditions, in the event they are unable to do so then the TNL reserves the right to redraw the prize.
5. Entry is free but entrants should be aware that they may be subject to local call charges depending on their own individual arrangements for Internet access.
6. An eligible entrant must be an individual and must submit an entry in the form provided by TNL under this promotion including their name, address and e-mail address.
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8. There is one prize. The winner will be drawn at random from all correct entries received prior to the close of the competition. The winner will be notified by email within twenty eight (28) days from the draw date. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winner during this time. If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, TNL reserves the right to re-draw another winner from the correct entries which were received before the closing date.
9. The prize includes seven nights’ B&B at The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm el Sheikh, for two adults sharing a double room with sea view; return economy flights from a choice of UK airports; private transfers to the resort; 24-hour Sovereign concierge service; and UK VIP airport lounge passes. The excursion to Cairo is by plane and must be booked at the same time as the holiday. Holiday insurance, UK travel expenses, all meals except breakfast, chargeable activities at the hotel such as diving and spa treatments, and any additional expenses are not included. Sovereign Luxury Holidays terms and conditions apply, see www.sovereign.com for details. Prize must be booked by December 31 2008 and taken before December 31 2009. Prize excludes Christmas, New Year, Easter, UK bank holidays and UK summer holidays. All travel and accommodation is subject to availability. It is the winner’s responsibility to ensure the winner and guests have passports that are valid for 12 months, and any necessary visas.
10. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize stated and the prize is not transferable and no part or parts of the prize may be substituted for other benefits, items or additions.
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