Best of Egypt - Winter dept
A 10-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $1,675
(Not Yet Rated) | Write a review
|
| Starting Price: | $1,675 |  |
| Tour Length: | 10 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Egypt | |
  |
||
Cities Visited: High tea on the terraces in Aswan, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the awesome temple complex of Karnak are just three of many highlights. The story of King Tutankhamun - at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and later visiting the Valley of the Kings. |
||||||||||||||
Included Sightseeing Highlights
- Insight's Cruising Professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/
- Tour Director to escort you Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach
- First Class and Deluxe hotels with service charges, taxes & porterage
- 3 Night Nile cruise on MS Medea or MS Sapphire or MS La Boheme (or similar) including all cruise boat gratuities
- Scheduled air travel Luxor to Cairo
- Cairo to Aswan by overnight train with twin berth cabins
- Airport arrival & departure transfers
- Services of Insight's Resident Manager
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Premium Highlights
- A motorboat to the temples on Philae Island
- See Tutankhamun's treasure in the Egyptian Museum
- Visit Hatshepsut's temple and the Valley of the Kings
Additional Excursions and Sights
- See the Rameses II statue & Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
- See the ancient Step Pyramid of Zoser
- See the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
- Views over Cairo from the Citadel & visit to Mohammed Ali Mosque
- Sail on a 'felucca', visit the Aswan High Dam & see the unfinished obelisk
- Visit the Temples of Horus & Sobek Tour the temples of Luxor & Karnak
- See the Colossi of Memnon
Quality Dining
- Egyptian Galabea Party with entertainment (HD)
- 8 buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D), (plus bottled water or tea or coffee while cruising)
Day 1 - DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight.
Day 2 - ARRIVE CAIRO.
Welcome
to Egypt, a country rich in wonders and
mysteries - many are revealed on this tour.
You are met at Cairo airport and transferred
to your tour hotel. Relax and settle in.
Hotel:
Marriott
Day 3 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
Begin your Cairo sightseeing with a drive to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, to see the statue of Rameses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, which is the oldest in the world. Marvel at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world when you visit the Great Pyramids at Giza, and their guardian, the Sphinx. (BB)
Day 4 - CAIRO - OVERNIGHT TRAIN.
Visit the Egyptian Museum to see the treasure recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Now enjoy fine views over the city from the citadel of Salah El Din before visiting the alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Spend a leisurely afternoon in Cairo before boarding your overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (BB, D)
Day 5 - ASWAN SIGHTSEEING.
Begin
your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the
modern High Dam. Continue by motorboat
to the well preserved temple of Philae, rising
from the waters of the Nile. Now view the
unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries,
before continuing to your hotel set on
Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile.
Enjoy high tea in the garden of your hotel as
the sun begins to set.
Hotel: Movenpick (BB)
Day 6 - CRUISING ASWAN.
This morning
is free. Maybe take an optional air excursion
to see the Temples of Rameses II at Abu
Simbel? Later, board your comfortable Nile
cruiser.
Ship: Ms Medea/Ms Sapphire/MS La
Boheme. (BB, L, D)
Day 7 - CRUISING EDFU.
Sail around Aswan's Botanical Gardens in a traditional Nile felucca before cruising to Kom Ombo. Here, on the banks of the Nile, visit the Temple of Sobek. Sit back and enjoy the ever changing scenery as you cruise towards Edfu. Spend the evening enjoying a funfilled Egyptian dinner and Galabea party. (BB, L, HD)
Day 8 - CRUISING LUXOR
Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Then continue cruising through Esna Lock to Luxor where you visit Luxor Temple. (BB, L, D)
Day 9 - LUXOR - CAIRO
Cross to the
West Bank of the Nile to see the Colossi of
Memnon, and visit the reconstructed Temple
of Hatshepsut. Continue to the Valley of the
Kings - final resting place of many of Egypt's
ancient rulers. After visiting several of the
Pharaohs' tombs, return to Luxor. Your final
highlight is the enormous Temple complex
of Karnak. Among its many splendours is the
Hypostyle Hall, with its colossal columns
70 feet high. Transfer to the airport for your
flight back to Cairo.
Hotel: Marriott (BB)
Day 10 - RETURN TO USA.
The tour comes to an end after breakfast. You are transferred to the airport for your onward flights. (BB)
Don't miss our current specials: | ||||
Touring Date |
Land Only |
Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
Single (Land + Air) |
3/19/2010 - 3/28/2010 |
$1,675 |
 |
|
|
3/26/2010 - 4/4/2010 |
$1,750 |
|
|
|
|
Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
||||
Included Sightseeing Highlights
- Insight's Cruising Professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/
- Tour Director to escort you Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach
- First Class and Deluxe hotels with service charges, taxes & porterage
- 3 Night Nile cruise on MS Medea or MS Sapphire or MS La Boheme (or similar) including all cruise boat gratuities
- Scheduled air travel Luxor to Cairo
- Cairo to Aswan by overnight train with twin berth cabins
- Airport arrival & departure transfers
- Services of Insight's Resident Manager
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Premium Highlights
- A motorboat to the temples on Philae Island
- See Tutankhamun's treasure in the Egyptian Museum
- Visit Hatshepsut's temple and the Valley of the Kings
Additional Excursions and Sights
- See the Rameses II statue & Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
- See the ancient Step Pyramid of Zoser
- See the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
- Views over Cairo from the Citadel & visit to Mohammed Ali Mosque
- Sail on a 'felucca', visit the Aswan High Dam & see the unfinished obelisk
- Visit the Temples of Horus & Sobek Tour the temples of Luxor & Karnak
- See the Colossi of Memnon
Quality Dining
- Egyptian Galabea Party with entertainment (HD)
- 8 buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D), (plus bottled water or tea or coffee while cruising)
Red Hot Special Oberammergau Passion Play
Only once a decade does the Alpine village of Oberammergau stage
its world famous Passion Play and now is the time to book for 2010.
On selected departures, Insight Vacations has great value prices on Passion Play Options and is offering them at 10% off the brochure price!
So, instead of paying $1000 for the Passion Play Option, you’ll pay
only $900 pp! That’s a saving of $200 per couple!
Tour Name Promo Code Departure Date Tour Duration
- Country Roads of Bavaria, HOT106 4 Jun 2010 13 Days
Switzerland & Austria
- Road to Rome HOT107 8 May 2010 15 Days
- European Spotlight HOT108 18 Jun 2010 14 Days
In addition, check out the exciting itineraries below which offer even more
great savings. And should you wish to visit the Passion Play on these tours, simply add the regular Oberammergau Option supplement of $1000 p.p. to the reduced tour price. The choice is yours...
Promo Tour Departure Brochure Price Price
Code Name Date WAS NOW
HOT109 Best of Germany 28 May 2010 $1,935 $1,740
HOT110 European Explorer 27 May 2010 $5,750 $5,175
HOT111 Hightlights of Europe 28 May 2010 $4,225 $3,799
Save $300 Off per couple
Two travelers booking together on an air-inclusive 2010 Europe tour will each save $150 off on all Lufthansa or United Airline flights.
Book Now - offer end March 31st, 2010.
TERMS: Valid for new bookings only. Offer CAN be combined with all brochure discounts. Entire booking including air must be paid in full by March 31, 2010. Offer valid from March 1st-March 31st, 2010. All Travel must be completed by October 24th, 2010. Offer is valid on UA and LH flights only (no code share flights allowed over the Atlantic – must be on UA or LH only). Valid on all tours to Europe, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco. Offer - $300 off per couple or $150 off for single travelers. Offer subject to availability and valid off of all net fares. Promotion cannot be booked online. Commission paid on air for this promotion is 0%. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Offer can be used for groups – with availability and names at time of booking – full payment on entire package due March 31, 2010. CST No. 2068745-20
Ratings & Reviews:
This tour has no reviews yet. Have you experienced this tour? Write a review.
Related Travel Articles
Visitors who viewed this tour also viewed:
Best of Egypt
10 Days starting from $1,685
High tea on the terraces in Aswan, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the aweso.. (click for more)
Wonders of Egypt
10 Days starting from $1,950
A perfect balance of touring, cruising and Cairo sightseeing. Four fabulous.. (click for more)
Wonders of Egypt - Winter dept
10 Days starting from $CALL
A perfect balance of touring, cruising and Cairo sightseeing. A two-night s.. (click for more)
Elegance of Egypt
11 Days starting from $2,499
The Pyramids, Karnak, the Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, the .. (click for more)
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.