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| Egyptian Elegance
An 11-Day tour starting from $2,325
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| The Pyramids, Karnak, the Egyptian Museum, Luxor Valley of the Kings, the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo - they are all here. |
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Highlights - The Pyramids, Karnak, the Egyptian Museum, Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo – they are all here. The superior standard of hotels and the Nile cruise ship is also a highlight, as is the chance to see Egypt’s past lit up before your eyes at the magical sound and light show. Hotels - Enjoy the superb facilities of one of the Nile’s finest ships, the elegant Tosca. The Conrad Hotel is one of Cairo’s best, while the Movenpick in Aswan is set on an island amid beautiful natural surroundings. Luxor’s Old Winter Palace has accommodated kings, presidents and film stars. Enjoy Your Included Tour FeaturesPremium Highlights
Insight’s Cairo & Nile Cruise
Additional Excursions & Sights
Complimentary Transfers
Quality Dining & Entertainment
11 DAYS ~ EGYPT Tour Pace - Relaxed and leisurely as you would expect with our most upmarket Nile cruise. With four nights in Cairo, and overnight stops in Aswan and Luxor, you have the opportunity to take in and fully appreciate all the ancient tombs, museums, temples and monuments on this well paced tour. Fellow Passengers - In times past you may have found yourself rubbing shoulders with Julius Caesar, Napoleon or Agatha Christie. Nowadays, your companions are like-minded people who enjoy travelling in style, and who have been lured by the romance and history of this ancient land. DAY 1 – MON – DEPART USA. Board your overnight flight. DAY 2 – TUE – ARRIVE CAIRO. Welcome to Egypt - part of
the Holyland, furnished with ancient temples and tombs, and lavish backdrop for many of
history’s most enthralling tales. On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and
transferred to one of the best hotels in Cairo, where your room overlooks the
life giving waters of the River Nile. DAY 3 – WED – CAIRO SIGHTSEEING. The last remaining wonder of the ancient world is waiting for you and visitors are rarely disappointed! After a pre-tour briefing with your Tour Director, explore the riches of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx and magnificent Pyramids. Your visit includes entry inside one of these extraordinary creations! Continue to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, to see the colossal statue of Rameses II and great alabaster sphinx. At nearby Sakkara, view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I; the oldest pyramid in the world, dating from 2686BC. This evening attend a magical Sound and Light Show at the world famous Pyramids, which literally illuminates the ancient history of Giza! (BB) DAY 4 – THU – CAIRO – ASWAN. A morning
flight across the Egyptian desert takes you to the exotic city of Aswan. There
is the option of joining an excursion by air to Abu Simbel to view the fabulous temples
carved out of the cliff side by Rameses II and later transported, in an amazing feat of
modern engineering, out of the rising waters of Lake Nasser (see page 158 for details).
Later, take a ride in a local sailing boat, a felucca, around Kitchener Island, to
see Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. Your hotel is set on Elephantine
island in the middle of the River Nile. Perhaps enjoy the views and a drink at the
Panorama Bar on top of the hotel’s famous tower? DAY 5 – FRI – ASWAN – CRUISING. Today’s
sightseeing includes a visit to the Aswan High Dam and the granite
quarries, where an unfinished obelisk still lies attached to the granite
bedrock, abandoned thousands of years ago due to a large fault line. A motorboat then
whisks you across the Nile to the extraordinarily preserved temple complex of Isis on the
island of Philae. It’s time now to board one of the most stylish and spacious
boats in Egypt to commence your luxury cruise. After being welcomed aboard,
appreciate your lavish new surroundings - rich wood panelling, original Egyptian artwork,
handcrafted brass lanterns and fine linen drapes. DAY 6 – SAT – CRUISING. Set sail for Kom Ombo early this morning to visit the riverside temple, uniquely dedicated to both the crocodile god, Sobek, and the falcon-headed Horus. Continue cruising past irrigated fields and palm fringed villages to dock at Edfu for the night. (BB,L,HD) DAY 7 – SUN – CRUISING. This morning explore the well preserved temple of Horus, dedicated to the Falcon God. Then sit back, relax and enjoy an endless parade of everyday life in rural Egypt as you float down-stream to Luxor. On arrival, visit the beautiful temple of Luxor, unearthed in the 1860’s by archeologist Mariette. As the evening descends, don your traditional attire for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB,L,D) DAY 8 – MON – LUXOR SIGHTSEEING. Disembark your cruise
boat and board an air-conditioned coach bound for the West Bank. See the
huge Colossi of Memnon then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, blending into the
cliff face above. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamen’s treasure
was discovered. Visit one of these underground tombs before returning to Luxor. Your
sightseeing culminates amid the avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic
columns in the immense temple complex of Karnak. Now check into your famous
hotel. Originally built in 1886 to attract the nobility of Europe, it has been home to
Howard Carter, Jane Fonda, King Farouk as well as many other crown princes and
princesses. DAY 9 – TUE – LUXOR – CAIRO. After breakfast,
transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo where you are at leisure. Perhaps
take an optional excursion to visit the Coptic Museums and hanging church? DAY 10 – WED – CAIRO SIGHTSEEING. Visit the Citadel for a breath taking view of the city of Cairo. Salah El Din started the Citadel in the 12th century, but it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali, whose great Mosque you will visit next. Later, enjoy a highlight visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Here, among the many thousands of artifacts on display, view Tutankhamun’s splendid treasures, including his splendid burial mask. Then time to visit the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars to try your bargaining skills. The evening is at leisure. (BB) DAY 11 – THU – RETURN TO USA. Sadly, your comes to an end today. You are transferred to Cairo Airport to board your onward flights. (BB)
Highlights - The Pyramids, Karnak, the Egyptian Museum, Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo – they are all here. The superior standard of hotels and the Nile cruise ship is also a highlight, as is the chance to see Egypt’s past lit up before your eyes at the magical sound and light show. Hotels - Enjoy the superb facilities of one of the Nile’s finest ships, the elegant Tosca. The Conrad Hotel is one of Cairo’s best, while the Movenpick in Aswan is set on an island amid beautiful natural surroundings. Luxor’s Old Winter Palace has accommodated kings, presidents and film stars. Enjoy Your Included Tour FeaturesPremium Highlights
Insight’s Cairo & Nile Cruise
Additional Excursions & Sights
Complimentary Transfers
Quality Dining & Entertainment
CURRENT SPECIALS: Great Savings and Discounts EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how... Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5% Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5% Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5% Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10% Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
FAMILY SAVINGS YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
GROUP DISCOUNTS 5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023. These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.
SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.
TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.
FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.
EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.
COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares
FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours: E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.
SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a maximum of only 40 guests per tour.
INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes. TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th). |
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