Splendours of Egypt (201213)
A 13-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $2,750
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| Starting Price: | $2,750 |  |
| Tour Length: | 13 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Egypt | |
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Cities Visited: Egypt’s vast wealth of antiquities take centre stage here: Karnak, the Pyramids and Sphinx, Tutankhamun’s treasure, and the ubiquitous hieroglyphics. Tour Pace: While you might find hustle and bustle in the bazaars of Cairo, it is certainly not to be found aboard your stylish Nile cruiser. With seven nights to relax while you glide down the Nile, this tour could quite possibly be one of the most graceful holidays you will ever experience. Hotels: Whilst staying in Cairo your Insight hotel is the deluxe, river front Marriott, housed in a former palace in the heart of this vibrant city, with six acres of lush, tranquil gardens. Your traditional Nile cruiser has comfortable cabins, bars, shops, a restaurant and plunge pool. |
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Egyptian dinner and galabeya party with entertainment (HD)11 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 7 Lunches (L) and 6 Dinners (D), plus bottled water, tea or coffee with included lunches and dinners while cruising
INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Insight’s professional multilingual Egyptologist/Tour Director accompanies youHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursSightseeing by air-conditioned coachDeluxe hotel with all service charges, taxes and porterage7 night Nile cruise on the MS Miriam or MS Giselle (or similar) including cruise boat gratuitiesScheduled air travel between Cairo and LuxorServices of Insight’s Representative in EgyptInsight Traveller Welcome packArrival & departure transfers between Cairo airport and your Insight tour hotel
Board your overnight flight (not included).
Day 2: CAIRO AT LEISURE
Welcome to the timeless land of the Pharaohs, a vast treasure trove of ancient temples, tombs and monuments, which has attracted travellers for centuries. On arrival in Cairo, you are met and transferred to your hotel to relax and settle in.
Day 3: CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast there is a detailed pre-tour briefing with your Tour Director. Then commence your exploration of Cairo with a visit to the Citadel for breath-taking views over the city. It owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali, whose great Mosque you visit next. Continue to Tahrir Square, focal point of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Now on to the world-famous Egyptian Museum. Among the many exhibits are the fabulous artefacts recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Later, drive to the Pyramids to witness the magical Sound and Light Show an unforgettable introduction to the world of ancient Egypt.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4: CAIRO – LUXOR – JOIN CRUISE
Transfer to the airport for your flight south to Luxor, founded around the ancient site of Thebes. On arrival, drive immediately to Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built by man. Walk through the avenue of Ram-headed sphinxes, past the statue of Rameses II, to the vast Hypostyle Hall, housing 134 giant decorated columns. Later, get to know your cruise boat, and set sail for Dendara.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5: ON BOARD SHIP
Visit the Temple of Dendara this morning. It was built in the 1st century BC by Ptolemy VIII, and then later, Roman Emperors continued to decorate it in honour of Hathor, the Goddess of maternity, love and music. One of the best preserved temples in all Egypt it also contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra VII and Caesarian, the son of Julius Caesar. Cruise back along the Nile to Luxor, arriving around midday where the rest of the day is at your leisure. In the cool of early evening, visit the ancient Temple of Luxor, which lay hidden for thousands of years.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6: ON BOARD SHIP
Across the Nile, to the west of the city, lies the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Stop for a photo of the Colossi of Memnon; these two giant seated figures of Amenhotep III once guarded his mortuary temple. Continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rare female Pharaohs. In the nearby Valley of the Kings, the Egyptian kings planned to meet their Gods in the afterlife. See how when you visit some of their tombs! Return to your cruise ship now and set sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7: ON BOARD SHIP
This morning, have a look inside the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon God. After exploring this fascinating site, your cruise continues to the exotic city of Aswan. Don your galabeyas (traditional Egyptian attire), for a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
Day 8: ON BOARD SHIP
Begin your sightseeing with a motorboat ride to the well preserved temple complex of Isis on the island of Philae. Visit the High Dam and granite quarries to see the unfinished obelisk commissioned by Hatshepsut, but abandoned due to a fault line. Complete your day by sailing in a traditional felucca around Aswan’s botanic gardens and a very English high tea before sunset.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 9: ON BOARD SHIP
Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan or perhaps join the optional excursion by air to the temples of Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail for Kom Ombo. It’s uniquely dedicated to both Horus the Elder and Sobek the Crocodile headed God. At one time crocodiles would have been kept in the temple and there is even a mummified example on display.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 10: ON BOARD SHIP
Your cruise continues along the life giving waters of the Nile. In the evening, arrive back in Luxor where there is time for last minute shopping and sightseeing.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 11: LUXOR - CAIRO
Disembark your cruise and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 12: CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
Drive to Memphis, the famous capital of the ancient world. Admire the colossal statue of Rameses II and the great alabaster sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world. In the afternoon, a guided tour of Giza shows you the enigmatic Sphinx and magnificent Pyramids, the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Included is a highlight visit inside one of these extraordinary creations!(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 13: RETURN TO USA
The tour ends with transfers to Cairo airport.(Buffet Breakfast)
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5/28/2012 - 6/9/2012 |
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6/11/2012 - 6/23/2012 |
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6/25/2012 - 7/7/2012 |
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$2,750 |
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7/9/2012 - 7/21/2012 |
$2,750 |
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7/16/2012 - 7/28/2012 |
$2,750 |
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7/23/2012 - 8/4/2012 |
$2,750 |
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7/30/2012 - 8/11/2012 |
$2,750 |
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8/6/2012 - 8/18/2012 |
$2,750 |
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8/13/2012 - 8/25/2012 |
$2,750 |
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8/20/2012 - 9/1/2012 |
$2,750 |
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8/27/2012 - 9/8/2012 |
$2,785 |
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9/3/2012 - 9/15/2012 |
$2,850 |
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9/10/2012 - 9/22/2012 |
$2,850 |
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9/17/2012 - 9/29/2012 |
$2,850 |
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9/24/2012 - 10/6/2012 |
$2,850 |
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10/1/2012 - 10/13/2012 |
$2,875 |
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$2,875 |
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Cairo: See Tutankhamun’s treasure in the Egyptian Museum. Visit Tahrir Square, ‘beating heart’ of the 2011 Revolution. Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque and view Cairo from the Citadel.Giza: Enjoy a Sound & Light Show at the Great Pyramids. See the Sphinx and venture inside one of the Pyramids.Memphis: See the statue of Rameses II & Alabaster Sphinx.Sakkara: See the Step Pyramid of Zozer, oldest in the world.Dendara: Visit the Temple of Hathor with its rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarian.Luxor: Visit the awe-inspiring Temples of Luxor and Karnak. See the Colossi of Memnon, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and some of the Pharaoh’s tombs in the Valley of the Kings.Kom Ombo & Edfu: Visit the riverside temples.Aswan: Enjoy the sunset and high tea in colonial English style at at Agatha Christie’s Old Cataract hotel. Sail on a traditional ‘felucca’ around the Botanical gardens Visit the Aswan High Dam and the unfinished obelisk.Board a motorboat to the Philae Island temple complex.
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Terms and Conditions: Price is in American dollars and is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. For new bookings only made after March 31, 2012 on departures listed above for 2012 travel. Subject to availability. Excludes Early Payment Discount and any other promotional offer. Please note if the booking is made within 45 days from the departure date full Payment will be due at the time of booking. No bookings may be made after June 26th, 2012. Other conditions apply.
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TRAVEL WINDOW: April 15th - October 25th, 2012
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Ratings & Reviews:
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The most recent reviews for this tour:
Gichiguy rated this tour a 5 on 4/23/2010 4:01:02 PM and says:
"Just finished this tour. This was our first tour ever and I think it has set the bar very high. I honestly think the tour guide is what made this a great experience. Hatem wasa our guide and his knowledge and ability was great. A very few thought it was some lecturing but I found it very informative. The nile cruise boat was nice. Very smooth sailing and the staff was amazing also. Food was OK, not what I would concider Luxury but was still very well done. Everything from Airport pick up to the end was very well executed. Insight also handled all tips except for the bus driver and the Tour director, Which I hear isnt normal but very nice. Take the optional Abu Simbel trip, its well worth the money. Tour size was nice, around 30 - 35. Weather was very hot(up to 110) but no humidity so it wasnt horrible. So I would say this is the tour to take."
CMK rated this tour a 4 on 11/6/2009 12:52:24 PM and says:
"Egypt was amazing but very hot! I was there in September/October and it was quite hot in the sun (up to 105 degrees during the afternoons), but tolerable in the shade. Light, comfortable clothing is recommended with good walking shoes. We walked for miles in and out of stuffy tombs, but well worth every minute. Valley of the Kings was a highlight. And not to be missed, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx! The Nile Cruise was a highlight of our trip. The river boats are luxurious, with comfortable cabins and serving gourmet food. I was so pampered, I felt like Cleopatra floating down the Nile. Not only are the river boats luxurious, but most of the hotels are, as well."
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