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Splendours of Egypt
13 Days starting from $1,999

Countries Visited:
Egypt

 

Length: 13 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Ancient Civilizations 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: B945
   
 
About This Tour


While you might find hustle and bustle in the bazaars of Cairo, it is certainly not to be found aboard your luxury Nile cruiser. With seven nights to relax while you glide down the Nile.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

Highlights
For many, the highlight of this tour is the legacy of the Pharaohs: the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Karnak, Tutankhamun’s treasure and the ubiquitous hieroglyphics. Others enjoy the more contemporary aspects like the life-giving waters of the Nile itself, or the on-board Galabea Party.

Hotels
While in Cairo your hotel is the deluxe, river front Cairo Marriott hotel, housed in a former palace in the heart of the city, with six acres of lush, tranquil gardens. Your traditional Nile cruiser has comfortable cabins, bars, shops, a restaurant and swimming pool.

Fellow Passengers
Most passengers are attracted to this tour by the prospect of seven days aboard a luxury Nile cruiser, with ever-changing scenery and frequent stops at ancient monuments. It certainly suits those with an interest in ancient history who wish to experience Egypt in a relaxed and refined way.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Insight's Nile Cruising

  • 7 night Nile cruise on the MS Miriam or MS Giselle (or similar)with all cruise boat gratuities included
  • Deluxe hotel with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Scheduled air travel between Cairo and LuxorSightseeing by air-conditioned coach
  • Insight’s professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director accompanies youServices of Insight’s Representative in Egypt
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack

Excursions & Sights

  • Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy stunning views over Cairo from the Citadel
  • Tour the awesome Karnak Temple with its vast Hypostyle hall
  • Visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendara
  • See the Colossi of MemnonVisit the Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Tour the Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo
  • Visit the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries & see Aswan High Dam
  • Sail on a ‘felucca’ around Aswan’s Botanical gardens
  • Visit the Rameses II statue & alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
  • See the Sakkara Step Pyramid of King Zozer - the oldest in the world

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tour with audio headset in Cairo. Orientation tours in Luxor & Aswan

Complimentary Transfers

  • Complimentary arrival and departure transfers between Cairo airport and your Insight tour hotel

Quality Dining & Entertainment

  • Egyptian dinner and Galabea Party with entertainment while cruising (HD)
  • 11 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 7 Lunches (L) and 6 Dinners (D), plus bottled water or tea or coffee with included lunches and dinners whilst cruising

13 Days ~ Egypt

Tour Pace
While you might find hustle and bustle in the bazaars of Cairo, it is certainly not to be found aboard your luxury Nile cruiser. With seven nights to relax while you glide down the Nile, this tour could quite possibly be one of the most graceful vacations you will ever experience.

DAY 1 – MON – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Cairo.

DAY 2 – TUE – ARRIVE CAIRO
Welcome to the timeless land of the Pharoahs, a vast treasure trove of history and antiquities. On arrival in Cairo, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Marriott.

DAY 3 – WED – 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 breathtaking views over the city. Salah El Din started the Citadel in the 12th century, but it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali, whose great Mosque you visit next.This afternoon visit the Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasure. Among the many exhibits are the fabulous artifacts recovered by archeologist Howard Carter from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Later, drive to the Pyramids to witness the magical Sound & Light Show which literally illuminates the ancient history of Giza - an unforgettable introduction to the world of ancient Egypt. (BB)

DAY 4 – THU – CAIRO – CRUISING
Fly to Luxor, on the banks of the Nile, to tour the Temple complex of Karnak, dedicated to the Sun-God Amon. Walk spellbound through the avenue of sphinxes into the vast Hypostyle Hall housing 134 giant columns. After boarding your cruise boat set sail for Dendara.
Ship: MS Miriam/MS Giselle (BB,L,D)

DAY 5 – FRI – CRUISING – LUXOR
Visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendara, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and containing a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarian, whose father was Julius Caesar. The cruise returns to Luxor around midday. Afternoon at leisure. In the cool of early evening enjoy a horse & carriage ride to visit the ancient Temple of Luxor. (BB,L,D)

DAY 6 – SAT – CRUISING – EDFU
Travel by air-conditioned coach to the West Bank of the Nile to see the Colossi of Memnon, and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious Pharoahs were buried. Return to your cruise boat where you sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, where there is free time on arrival. (BB,L,D)

DAY 7 – SUN – CRUISING – ASWAN
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon God. After exploring this fascinating site, your cruise continues to Aswan. Don your galabeas (traditional Egyptian attire), for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB,L,HD)

DAY 8 – MON – CRUISING – ASWAN
A full day of sightseeing includes a visit to the Aswan High Dam and Granite Quarries to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Later, return to Aswan to sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. (BB,L,D)

DAY 9 – TUE – CRUISING – KOM OMBO
Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan or perhaps join the optional excursion by air to the temples of Abu Simbel, carved out of the rock by Rameses II. In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods, the crocodile headed, Sobek and falcon headed Horus the Elder. (BB,L,D)

DAY 10 – WED – CRUISING – LUXOR
In the evening arrive back in Luxor where there is time for last minute shopping and sightseeing. (BB,L,D).

DAY 11 – THU – LUXOR – CAIRO
Disembark your cruise and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. The evening is at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional dinner and entertainment.
Hotel: Marriott. (BB)

DAY 12 – FRI – 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, dating back from 2700 BC. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Giza where you see the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids with a highlight visit inside one of these extraordinary creations! (BB)

DAY 13 – SAT – RETURN TO USA
The tour ends with transfers to Cairo airport. (BB)


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Highlights
For many, the highlight of this tour is the legacy of the Pharaohs: the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Karnak, Tutankhamun’s treasure and the ubiquitous hieroglyphics. Others enjoy the more contemporary aspects like the life-giving waters of the Nile itself, or the on-board Galabea Party.

Hotels
While in Cairo your hotel is the deluxe, river front Cairo Marriott hotel, housed in a former palace in the heart of the city, with six acres of lush, tranquil gardens. Your traditional Nile cruiser has comfortable cabins, bars, shops, a restaurant and swimming pool.

Fellow Passengers
Most passengers are attracted to this tour by the prospect of seven days aboard a luxury Nile cruiser, with ever-changing scenery and frequent stops at ancient monuments. It certainly suits those with an interest in ancient history who wish to experience Egypt in a relaxed and refined way.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Insight's Nile Cruising

  • 7 night Nile cruise on the MS Miriam or MS Giselle (or similar)with all cruise boat gratuities included
  • Deluxe hotel with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Scheduled air travel between Cairo and LuxorSightseeing by air-conditioned coach
  • Insight’s professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director accompanies youServices of Insight’s Representative in Egypt
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack

Excursions & Sights

  • Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy stunning views over Cairo from the Citadel
  • Tour the awesome Karnak Temple with its vast Hypostyle hall
  • Visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendara
  • See the Colossi of MemnonVisit the Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Tour the Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo
  • Visit the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries & see Aswan High Dam
  • Sail on a ‘felucca’ around Aswan’s Botanical gardens
  • Visit the Rameses II statue & alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
  • See the Sakkara Step Pyramid of King Zozer - the oldest in the world

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tour with audio headset in Cairo. Orientation tours in Luxor & Aswan

Complimentary Transfers

  • Complimentary arrival and departure transfers between Cairo airport and your Insight tour hotel

Quality Dining & Entertainment

  • Egyptian dinner and Galabea Party with entertainment while cruising (HD)
  • 11 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 7 Lunches (L) and 6 Dinners (D), plus bottled water or tea or coffee with included lunches and dinners whilst cruising

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!

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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.  

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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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