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Insight's Cruising
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Additional Excursions and Sights
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Insight's Cruising
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Additional Excursions and Sights
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Day 1 - DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight.
Day 2 - ARRIVE CAIRO.
Welcome to Egypt - part of the Holyland, furnished with ancient temples
and tombs, and lavish backdrop for many of history's most enthralling tales. On arrival in Cairo, you
will be met and transferred to one of the best hotels in Cairo, where your room overlooks the life
giving waters of the River Nile.
Hotel: Conrad
Day 3 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING.
The last remaining wonder of the ancient world is waiting for you and visitors are rarely disappointed! After a pre-tour briefing with your Tour Director, explore the riches of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx and magnificent Pyramids. Your visit includes entry inside one of these extraordinary creations! Continue to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, to see the colossal statue of Rameses II and great alabaster sphinx. At nearby Sakkara, view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I; the oldest pyramid in the world, dating from 2686BC. This evening attend a magical Sound and Light Show at the world famous Pyramids, which literally illuminates the ancient history of Giza! (BB)
Day 4 - CAIRO - ASWAN.
A morning flight across the Egyptian desert takes you to the exotic
city of Aswan. There is the option of joining an excursion by air to Abu Simbel to view the fabulous
temples carved out of the cliff side by Rameses II and later transported, in an amazing feat of modern
engineering, out of the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Later, take a ride in a local sailing boat, a felucca,
around Kitchener Island, to see Aswan's Botanical Gardens. Your hotel is set on Elephantine island in
the middle of the River Nile. Perhaps enjoy the views and a drink at the Panorama Bar on top of the
hotel's famous tower?
Hotel: Movenpick (BB)
Day 5 - ASWAN - CRUISING.
Today's sightseeing includes a visit to the Aswan High Dam and the
granite quarries, where an unfinished obelisk still lies attached to the granite bedrock, abandoned
thousands of years ago due to a large fault line. A motorboat then whisks you across the Nile to the
extraordinarily preserved temple complex of Isis on the island of Philae. It's time now to board one of
the most stylish and spacious boats in Egypt to commence your luxury cruise. After being welcomed
aboard, appreciate your lavish new surroundings - rich wood panelling, original Egyptian artwork,
handcrafted brass lanterns and fine linen drapes.
Ship: MS Tosca (BB, L, D)
Day 6 - CRUISING.
Set sail for Kom Ombo early this morning to visit the riverside temple, uniquely dedicated to both the Crocodile God, Sobek, and the falcon-headed Horus. Continue cruising past irrigated fields and palm fringed villages to dock at Edfu for the night. As the evening descends, don your traditional attire for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB, L, HD)
Day 7 - CRUISING.
This morning explore the well preserved temple of Horus, dedicated to the Falcon God. Then sit back, relax and enjoy an endless parade of everyday life in rural Egypt as you float down-stream to Luxor. On arrival, visit the beautiful temple of Luxor, unearthed in the 1860's by archeologist Mariette. (BB, L, D)
Day 8 - LUXOR SIGHTSEEING.
Disembark your cruise boat and board an air-conditioned coach
bound for the West Bank. See the huge Colossi of Memnon then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut,
blending into the cliff face above. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamen's treasure
was discovered. Visit one of these underground tombs before returning to Luxor. Your sightseeing
culminates amid the avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns in the immense temple
complex of Karnak. Now check into your famous hotel. Originally built in 1886 to attract the nobility
of Europe, it has been home to Howard Carter, Jane Fonda, King Farouk as well as many other crown
princes and princesses.
Hotel: Old Winter Palace (BB)
Day 9 - LUXOR - CAIRO.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo where
you are at leisure. Perhaps take an optional excursion to visit the Coptic Museums and hanging church?
Hotel: Conrad (BB)
Day 10 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING.
Visit the Citadel for a breath taking view of the city of Cairo. Salah El Din started the Citadel in the 12th century, but it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali, whose great Mosque you will visit next. Later, enjoy a highlight visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Here, among the many thousands of artifacts on display, view Tutankhamun's splendid treasures, including his splendid burial mask. Then time to visit the famous Khan El Khalili bazaars to try your bargaining skills. The evening is at leisure. (BB)
Day 11 - RETURN TO USA.
Sadly, your comes to an end today. You are transferred to Cairo Airport to board your onward flights. (BB)
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Suite Size:
Cat. 3, 4 = 313 sq. ft.;
Cat. 1, 2 = 355 sq. ft.;
Presidential Suite = 651 sq. ft.
Onboard activities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, equipped gym, library and gift boutique. When night falls guests will enjoy panoramic views and entertainment in the ship's elegant roof top bar.
Morning, noon and night you'll savour a parade of culinary delights. For breakfast and lunch enjoy a sumptuous hot and cold buffet. Evening reveals a romantic ambience with flawlessly prepared meals of the finest meat and seafood. All meals conclude with tantalising desserts served by your professionally trained staff.
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
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