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Best of Egypt - Winter dept

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Starting Price:	$1,825
Tour Length:	10 Days
Countries Visited:	Egypt

Save 5% if 5 or more people travel together
Travellers ages 5-17 save up to 10%
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Early Payment Discount save up to 10%

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

NEW - Winter Europe & Eastern Mediterranean

Tour Operator:

Insight Tours

Tour Code:

I900W

Cities Visited:
See Description

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 Premium Highlights

Board a motorboat to the Philae Island temple complex
See Tutankhamun's treasure in the Egyptian Museum
Visit the temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

See the Rameses II statue & Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
See the ancient Step Pyramid of Zoser, the Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque
Views Cairo from the Citadel
Sail on a 'felucca' around Aswan's Botanical gardens
Visit Aswan's High Dam
See the unfinished obelisk
Visit Edfu's Temple of Horus
Tour the Temple at Kom Ombo
Tour the Karnak Temple
Enjoy a visit to Luxor Temple
See the Colossi of Memnon

Insight's Cairo & Nile Cruise

Professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director to escort you
Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach
First Class or Deluxe hotels with service charges, taxes & porterage
3 Night Nile cruise on MS Medea or MS Sapphire or MS La Boheme (or similar) including cruise boat gratuities
Scheduled flights Luxor to Cairo plus Cairo to Aswan by overnight train in twin berth cabins
Services of Insight's Resident Manager
Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Arrival & departure transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotel

Included Quality Dining

Egyptian Galabea Party with entertainment (HD)
8 Buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) (plus bottled water and tea or coffee while cruising)
Departures on tour for New Year's Eve enjoy a celebration dinner

Festive highlights

New Year's Eve celebration dinner included

Included Premium Highlights

Board a motorboat to the Philae Island temple complex
See Tutankhamun's treasure in the Egyptian Museum
Visit the temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

See the Rameses II statue & Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
See the ancient Step Pyramid of Zoser, the Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque
Views Cairo from the Citadel
Sail on a 'felucca' around Aswan's Botanical gardens
Visit Aswan's High Dam
See the unfinished obelisk
Visit Edfu's Temple of Horus
Tour the Temple at Kom Ombo
Tour the Karnak Temple
Enjoy a visit to Luxor Temple
See the Colossi of Memnon

Insight's Cairo & Nile Cruise

Professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director to escort you
Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach
First Class or Deluxe hotels with service charges, taxes & porterage
3 Night Nile cruise on MS Medea or MS Sapphire or MS La Boheme (or similar) including cruise boat gratuities
Scheduled flights Luxor to Cairo plus Cairo to Aswan by overnight train in twin berth cabins
Services of Insight's Resident Manager
Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Arrival & departure transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotel

Included Quality Dining

Egyptian Galabea Party with entertainment (HD)
8 Buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D) (plus bottled water and tea or coffee while cruising)
Departures on tour for New Year's Eve enjoy a celebration dinner

Festive highlights

New Year's Eve celebration dinner included

Day 1 - DEPART USA.

Board your overnight flight.

Day 2 - ARRIVE CAIRO

Welcome to Egypt, a country rich in wonders and mysteries. You are met at Cairo airport and transferred to your tour hotel. Relax and settle in.
Hotel: Marriott.

Day 3 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING

Begin with a drive to Memphis, the famous capital of the ancient world. See the statue of Rameses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara, to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest Pyramid in existence. Now the moment you've been waiting for. A face to face encounter with the the Great Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx. (BB)

Day 4 - CAIRO- OVERNIGHT TRAIN

This morning visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum. Star among its attractions is the amazing treasure of Tutankhamun, recovered from the pharaoh's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922!. Sightseeing continues at the Citadel where you can enjoy breathtaking views over the whole city. Salah El Din started the Citadel in the 12th Century, but it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali whose great alabaster mosque you visit next. Now spend a leisurely afternoon in Cairo before it's time to board your overnight sleeper train to Aswan.(BB,D)

Day 5 - ASWAN SIGHTSEEING

Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the High Dam and the old granite quarries where an unfinished obelisk still lies attached to the bedrock. Take a motorboat across the Nile to the well preserved temple complex of Isis on the island of Philae. Now settle in to your resort set on Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile. As a special welcome, enjoy high tea in the garden of your hotel as the sun begins to set.
Hotel: Mövenpick. (BB)

Day 6 - JOUN YOUR CRUISE

This morning is free. Maybe take an optional excursion by air to see the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel? Later, board your comfortable Nile cruiser.
Ship: Ms Medea/Ms Sapphire/MS La Boheme. (BB,L,D)

Day 7 - ON BOARD SHIP

After breakfast board a traditional Nile felucca for a sail around Aswan's Botanical Gardens. Once back on board your cruise ship sets off down the Nile. The Kom Ombo Temple is a beautiful sight as you approach it from the river. Inside you'll find hieroglyphs, pylons, friezes and even mummified crocodile remains. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as you cruise to Edfu. Get ready for a lively evening as you don traditional Egyptian dress for a fun-filled oriental dinner and galabea party. (BB,L,HD)

Day 8 - ON BOARD SHIP

Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Then continue cruising through Esna Lock to Luxor where you visit the temple of Luxor, which lay hidden beneath for thousands of years. (BB,L,D)

Day 9 - LUXOR- CAIRO

Across the Nile lies the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Stop for a photo of the two giant figures known as the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the reconstructed temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rare female Pharaohs. Also visit some of the royal tombs in the nearby Valley of the Kings. Back in Luxor your final highlight is Karnak. Walk through the avenue of Ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the huge columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Hotel: Marriott. (BB)

Day 10 - CAIRO

The tour comes to an end after breakfast with transfers to the airport. (BB)

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Offer is applicable to groups – with availability and collection of travelers’ names at time of booking. Promotion is combinable with brochure discounts EXCEPT Early Payment Discount. Offer valid on Select Choices departures EXCEPT City Stays. Offer NOT valid on Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt or tours including cruises. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and subject to availability. Other restrictions apply. Please call for details. Great Savings and Discounts FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS SAVE 5% FOR 5 - 8 PASSENGERS Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for groups of 9 or more passengers! This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveler, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. YOUNG TRAVELER SAVINGS 5 - 17 YEAR OLDS SAVE UP TO 10% Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies only to tours featuring the “Young Traveler Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE! Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date and accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveler Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are not accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. SINGLE TRAVELER SAVING INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING For people traveling 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†. There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Riad upgrade option, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. †Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option. TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT When three people travel together 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 “Triple Room Discount” in the price panel. Note the third bed on occasions, will be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option FREQUENT TRAVELER SAVING In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all traveled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer. Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 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 “Friends & Family Discount” and “Extra Tour Discount.” Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodations, Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome. EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT ON EARLY BOOKINGS Insight’s most popular tours fi ll very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how... Pay in full 12 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 10% Pay in full 10 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 7.5% Pay in full 6 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 5% Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
11/5/2010 - 11/14/2010	$1,825
11/12/2010 - 11/21/2010	$1,825
11/19/2010 - 11/28/2010	$1,825
11/26/2010 - 12/5/2010	$1,825
12/3/2010 - 12/12/2010	$1,825
12/10/2010 - 12/19/2010	$1,825
12/17/2010 - 12/26/2010	$1,850
12/24/2010 - 1/2/2011	$2,099
12/31/2010 - 1/9/2011	$1,925
1/7/2011 - 1/16/2011	$1,825
1/14/2011 - 1/23/2011	$1,825
1/21/2011 - 1/30/2011	$1,825
1/28/2011 - 2/6/2011	$1,825
2/4/2011 - 2/13/2011	$1,825
2/11/2011 - 2/20/2011	$1,825
2/18/2011 - 2/27/2011	$1,825
2/25/2011 - 3/6/2011	$1,825
3/4/2011 - 3/13/2011	$1,825
3/11/2011 - 3/20/2011	$1,825
3/18/2011 - 3/27/2011	$1,825
3/25/2011 - 4/3/2011	$1,825

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.

La Boheme/MS Sapphire/MS Medea

Built in 1995 and refurbished in 2006, this ship has 80 cabins accommodating 162 passengers on 2 decks.

Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image

Cabin

All cabins have en-suite facilities, hairdryer, satellite tv, radio, a safe, air-conditioning/central heating and a 220V electricity supply.

Ship Facts:

Inagurated: 1995
Refurbished: 2006
Decks: 3
Staterooms: 80
Passenger Capacity: 162
Voltage: 220v

Ship Amenities:

Facilities on board include a dining room, lounge, bar with dancefloor, sundeck, gift shop.

5-star features of the MS Media/ MS Sapphire are fully air-conditioned, luxury 2 berth cabins with en suite bathroom. On-board facilities include a swimming pool, sun deck, salon, 2 bars, lounge, a large restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine and 2 gift shops.Hotel AmenitiesBar - LoungePoolGift ShopRestaurant(s) In-Room AmenitiesAir-Conditioning

Save 3 Ways with Insight Vacations

Book and pay in full on 2011 Europe & Britain departures and receive 10% off listed tour price!

Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!

Other Featured Insight Deals

Save Up To $150 On 2011 USA AND CANADA Departures

Book and pay in full on an Insight Vacations 2011 USA and Canada departure of 10 days or more and save $150 per person or book a departure of 9 days or less and save $100 per person.

Book Now-Offer Ends September 30th, 2010

Save $300 on air-inclusive vacations!

Book yourself and a companion on an air-inclusive Insight Vacations 2010/11 Winter departure and each person will save $150 (this is valid for singles).

Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!

TERMS: 10% savings valid on 2011 Europe & Britain departures when full payment is made by October 1st, 2010. Travel must depart between April 11th, 2011 and October 11th, 2011. Offer applies to new bookings only. Normal name change policy applies. Offer is applicable to groups – with availability and collection of travelers’ names at time of booking. Promotion is combinable with brochure discounts EXCEPT Early Payment Discount. Offer valid on Select Choices departures EXCEPT City Stays. Offer NOT valid on Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt or tours including cruises. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and subject to availability. Other restrictions apply. Please call for details.

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% FOR 5 - 8 PASSENGERS

Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for groups of 9 or more passengers! This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveler, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

YOUNG TRAVELER SAVINGS

5 - 17 YEAR OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies only to tours featuring the “Young Traveler Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE! Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date and accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveler Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are not accepted on any escorted tour.

This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.

SINGLE TRAVELER SAVING

INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING

For people traveling 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†. There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Riad upgrade option, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. †Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

When three people travel together 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 “Triple

Room Discount” in the price panel. Note the third bed on occasions, will be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion

Play Option

FREQUENT TRAVELER SAVING

In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all traveled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer. Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available

from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 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 “Friends & Family Discount” and “Extra Tour Discount.” Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodations, Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

ON EARLY BOOKINGS

Insight’s most popular tours fi ll very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how...

Pay in full 12 months prior to your tour departure

date and SAVE UP TO 10%

Pay in full 10 months prior to your tour departure

date and SAVE UP TO 7.5%

Pay in full 6 months prior to your tour departure

date and SAVE UP TO 5%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel.

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