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Insight Vacations - Splendours of Egypt 2012
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12 Days - Egypt
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- Summary
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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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- Highlights
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Enjoy Our Premium Highlights Plus These Extra Tour Features
Insight's Five Star Cruising
* 7 night 5 Star Nile cruise on 'La Traviata' with cruise boat gratuities included
* Deluxe hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
* Scheduled air travel between Cairo and Luxor
* Sightseeing by luxury air-conditioned coach
* Insight's professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director accompanies you
* Services of Insight's Resident Manager in Egypt
* Travel bag, 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 Egyptian Museum to see treasure from the tomb of Tutankhamun
* Visit the Valleys of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut & see the Colossi of Memnon
* Visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendara and the awesome Karnak Temple
* Motorboat cruise to visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island
* Visit the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries & see Aswan High Dam
* Sail on a 'felucca' around Aswan's Botanical gardens
* Tour the Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo
* Tour Luxor Temple
* Visit the Rameses II statue & alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
* See the Sakkara Step Pyramid
Guided City Tours
* In depth sightseeing tour 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
* 11 buffet breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 special-menu dinners, or buffets, plus bottled water or tea or coffee
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- Itinerary
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Day 1 - 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 2 - 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.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 3 - 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.
Hotel: MS Miriam/Ms Giselle
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4 - 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.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 - 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.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6 - 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.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner
Day 7 - 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.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8 - 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.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 9 - 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.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 10 - LUXOR - CAIRO
Disembark your cruise and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo.
Hotel: Marriott
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 11 - 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!
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Day 12 - DEPART CAIRO
The tour ends with transfers to Cairo airport.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
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- Dates & Prices
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2012 EARLYBIRD Special - Tour Dates & Prices
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Insight Vacations Premium Escorted Ancient Civilizations 2012
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2012
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All prices are in Australian Dollars and based on twin share
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$2999.00
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$2999.00
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DEF = Definite Departure
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Costless Prices are subject to early payment conditions / based on limited availability / and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are in Australian Dollars and based on twin share, single room supplements apply.
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Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
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