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Splendours of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter 2021 2022

Splendours Of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter 2021 2022
Get face-to-face with Egypt's most iconic antiquities, including Karnak, the Pyramids and Sphinx, Tutankhamun's treasure, and the ubiquitous hieroglyphics.

Authentic Dining

Luxor: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful Welcome Drink.
Cruising: Join the fun at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party, dressed in traditional Egyptian attire.
Aswan: Follow the footsteps of Winston

Luxor: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful Welcome Drink.
Cruising: Join the fun at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party, dressed in traditional Egyptian attire.
Aswan: Follow the footsteps of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as you enjoy high tea in true colonial English-style at Aswan's famous Old Cataract Hotel, as the sun begins to set.
Dining Summary: 1 Afternoon Tea (AT), 11 Breakfast (B), 7 Dinner (D), 7 Lunch (L)

Insight Experiences

Aswan: On a traditional Nile felucca, meet a sailor and learn the art of sailing this ancient Nile craft. Visit the High Dam and Granite Quarries.
Luxor: Enjoy listening to stories of village life from local residents, when you visit a family home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
Giza: With your Egyptologist, meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their Gods in the afterlife.
Cairo: With your Egyptologist, gaze upon Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Musuem, gaze upon the most recognisable symbols of ancient Egypt: the full-faced funeral mask, gold coffin, gilded throne and precious jewellery - all treasures of Tutankhamun.

Top Rated Highlights

Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man, as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.
Aswan: See Aswan's High Dam and ponder why the Unfinished Obelisk has been left in mid-creation for thousands of years.
Philae Island: Travel by motorboat to Philae Island and witness the majestic Temple of Isis rising from the waters.
Kom Ombo: Visit the unique temple as it is the only double temple in Egypt.
West Bank: Explore with an Egyptologist the Valley of the Kings which is home to the magnificent tombs of Egypt's Pharaohs.
Luxor: Enjoy your short flight returning to Cairo.
Memphis: Visit this famous capital of the ancient world to see the statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx.
Sakkara: View the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, existing for over 4,500 years.
Cairo: Guided by your Local Expert, gaze upon the most recognisable symbols of ancient Egypt: the full-faced funeral mask, gold coffin, gilded throne and precious jewellery - Tutankhamun's treasures. Sightseeing includes sweeping vies over the city from the Citadel and a visit to the Great Alabaster Mosque.

Included Insight Services

Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with onboard washroom
Alternate vehicles without onboard washroom or 40 seats may be used on occasion
On departures with 8 or more guests, personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency
We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination
Complimentary transfers from/to Istanbul Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations

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At Insight Vacations, we have been in the business of creating magical experiences for travelers for over 40 years. But for us, it’s never been just a business. Travel in its truest sense - not just going to incredible places, but really connecting with them, in an authentic way - is both a joy and a personal passion, for every member of our team. Let us share that passion with you. We’ll take you on an unforgettable journey. We’ll immerse you in unique experiences, and we’ll introduce you to am

Nov 03, 2021 through

Dec 08, 2021

11 Nights from

$3,750.00 (USD)

Per Person

Airfare not included, Various departures

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6703414

Oct 27, 2021 through

Nov 07, 2021

Book by: Oct 23, 2021 7:00 PM

11 Nights from

$3,795.00 (USD)

Per Person

Airfare not included

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6703412

Dec 15, 2021 through

Dec 26, 2021

Book by: Dec 11, 2021 7:00 PM

11 Nights from

$3,850.00 (USD)

Per Person

Airfare not included

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6703416

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Itinerary

Day	Destination
1	Arrive in Cairo
2	Fly to Luxor, Cruise the Nile
3	Exploring Dendera and on to Edfu
4	Edfu to Aswan
5	Aswan’s High Dam & Temple of Isis
6	Feluccas and High Tea
7	Free time and on to Kom Ombo
8	Cruising the Nile to Luxor
9	Explore Luxor and fly to Cairo
10	Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza
11	Cairo sightseeing
12	Depart Cairo

Detailed Itinerary

Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

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