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w o n d e r s
o f
egypt
featuring A s w a n , C a i r o , k o m o m b o & l u x o r
P lu s a f u l l day to u r o f A l e x a n d r i a
Sept 16
th -
26
th
, 2008
All who come to Egypt yearn for their first glimpse of the Great Pyramids of
Giza and the Sphinx. However, many are surprised by the equally impressive
temple complex of Karnak. Picture the hunt for King Tut’s tomb in the Valley of
the Kings and then witness the treasure itself in the Egyptian Museum.
From
per person
3389
$
Price is in CAD. Price is based on double occupancy and includes airfare from Toronto and taxes.
Changes in taxes and new fuel supplements are beyond the control of Insight Vacations and TravelOnly
and, should they occur, will be passed on to the travelers. Alexandra tour ($99 USD) not included in
price and paid locally. The Alexandra tour price is based on 2007 pricing and may change.
Insight Vacations, Europe’s premier escorted tour operator, provides a choice of 80 premium quality escorted vacations. ‘The Art of Touring in
Style’ lies at the very heart of the Insight philosophy. Our carefully chosen unique features and impeccable service standards enable us to deliver
exceptional quality, unequalled value, unforgettable memories and personal freedom at levels currently unrivalled elsewhere in the industry.
Enjoy our P remium H ighlights plus these E xtra Tour F eatures
E xcursions & S ights
• See the colossal statue of Rameses II & great alabaster sphinx in Memphis
• View the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara, the oldest in the world
• Tour the Temple complex of Karnak with its vast Hypostyle Hall
• Photo opportunity at the towering Colossi of Memnon
• Visit the Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu
• Sail by traditional ‘felucca’ around the Botanical Gardens in Aswan
• Visit the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries and see the Aswan High Dam
• Visit Mohammed Ali Mosque and enjoy views over Cairo from the Citadel
I nsight ’ s N ile C ruising
• 4 night Nile cruise on M.S. Miriam or similar vessel
with all cruise boat gratuities included
• Deluxe hotel with all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Scheduled air travel Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
• Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach
• Insight’s professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director
• Services of Insight’s Representative in Egypt
• Document wallet, map book journal and information pack
For more information contact
G uided C ity T ours
• Indepth sightseeing tour in Cairo
• Orientation tours in Luxor & Aswan
C omplimentary T ransfers
• Complimentary arrival and departure transfers between Cairo airport
and your Insight tour hotel
Q uality D ining & E ntertainment
• Egyptian dinner and Galabea Party with entertainment
• 9 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 3 Dinners, plus bottled water or tea or coffee
with included lunches and dinners whilst cruising
Brian Kendrick – TravelOnly
613-635-7000 or 1-866-989-0700
[email protected]
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w o n d e r s
o f
egypt
featuring A s w a n , C a i r o , k o m o m b o & l u x o r • P l u s a f u l l d a y t o u r o f A l e x a n d r i a
sept 16
DAY 1
th -
26
September 16 - DEPART CANADA
th
DAY 6
British Airways flights depart Toronto
and arrive in Cairo late in the day on
September 17. Transfer to Marriott
hotel.
DAY 3
September 18 – CAIRO AT LEISURE
September 19 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast and a detailed pretour briefing with your Tour Director,
commence your sightseeing in Memphis,
capital of the Old Kingdom, where a
colossal statue of Rameses II and a great
alabaster sphinx awaits. Nearby at Sakkara,
view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I; dating
from 2686BC, it’s the oldest in the world.
Now enjoy a guided tour of Giza where
you will see the enigmatic Sphinx and the
magnificent Pyramids with a highlight
visit inside one of these extraordinary
creations! Later return for the magical
Sound & Light Show which literally
illuminates the ancient history of Giza!
(Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 5
September 20 – CAIRO – LUXOR – CRUISING
Fly to Luxor, the former capital of the
New Kingdom. In private moorings
near the edge of town, your cruise boat
awaits. Board in time for lunch and then
enjoy a horse and carriage ride to Luxor
Temple which provides an unforgettable
introduction to ancient Egypt. Now tour
the awe inspiring temple complex of
Karnak with its vast Hypostyle Hall, and
avenues of sphinxes.
(Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Special-menu
Dinner, or buffet, plus bottled water or tea
or coffee)
itinerarY
September 21 – CRUISING – EDFU
After breakfast, cross to the west bank
of the Nile and stop for a photo of the
towering Colossi of Memnon. These two
giant seated figures are all that is left of
Amon-Ofis III mortuary temple. Visit the
amazing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
blending into the cliff face above. Continue
to the Valley of the Kings, the burial place
of many of the New Kingdom Pharaohs,
before cruising south to Esna (see Esna
Lock closure, right) and Edfu.
(Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Special-menu
Dinner, or buffet, plus bottled water or tea
or coffee)
The Wonders of Egypt Tour offers this day
as a day of leisure in Cairo. For those who
are interested, they can join a full day tour
to Alexandria returning to Cairo. (This tour
is paid for locally $99USD).
(Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 4
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DAY 7
September 24 – ASWAN – CAIRO
This morning, why not join an optional
excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel,
carved out of the rock by Rameses II and
later rescued from the rising waters of
Lake Nasser (see right). Otherwise, spend
the morning in Aswan as you wish, before
your transfer to the airport for your return
flight to Cairo. Hotel: Marriott.
(Buffet Breakfast)
DAY 10
September 25 – CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
Visit the Citadel for a breathtaking 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. Do you
believe in the curse of the ‘boy king’?
(Buffet Breakfast)
September 22 – CRUISING – KOM OMBO
This morning visit the beautifully
preserved Temple of Horus, (the Falcon
God) possibly the most complete in
Egypt. Continue to Kom Ombo to visit
the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god,
conveniently situated on the river bank.
Celebrate in true Egyptian style at an
Oriental Dinner and Galabea Party.
(Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Egyptian dinner
and Galabea Party with entertainment)
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 11
September 26 – RETURN TO CANADA
The tour ends with transfers to the airport.
(Buffet Breakfast)
September 23 – CRUISING – ASWAN
Cruise to exotic Aswan in the cool of early
morning. Visit the Aswan High Dam and
also the ancient Granite Quarries to see
the enormous unfinished obelisk. Take a
motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising
from the waters of the Nile on the Island
of Philae. Later, return to Aswan and sail in
a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s
Botanical Gardens.
(Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Special-menu
Dinner, or buffet, plus bottled water or tea
or coffee)
Make a
NO RISK
$400 deposit
TODAY!
Up to 151 days prior to
departure, guest’s names can
be switched for free or guests
can cancel for a full refund.
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Itinerary subject to changes