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Best ofegyptTOUR & CRUISE10 Days Ancient Civilizationswith 3 night Nile CruiseAlabaster sphinx, MemphisCAIRO(Day 2, 3, 9 and 10)IsraelJoin us for a journey of discovery by motorcoach, train, Nile cruise and air. The overnight train to Aswannot only appeals to those with a sense of adventure, but also makes this tour great value for money! Aftersome refreshments from the club/lounge carriage, you’ll be gently rocked to sleep in the comfort of yourmodern air-conditioned sleeping car. The two featured hotels are First Class or Deluxe standard, whileyour Nile cruise features spacious cabins, lounge, bar, restaurant, shops and plunge pool.GizaSakkara& MemphisfDAY 1 – DEPART CANADA.Overnight flight to Cairo.DAY 2 – ARRIVE CAIRO. Welcome toEgypt, a country rich in wonders and mysteries- many are revealed on this tour. You are metat Cairo airport and transferred to your tourhotel. Relax and settle in. Hotel: Marriott.DAY 3 – CAIRO SIGHTSEEING. Beginyour Cairo sightseeing with a drive to Memphis,capital of the Old Kingdom, to see the statue ofRameses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Continueto Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I,which is the oldest in the world. Marvel at oneof the Seven Wonders of the Ancient worldwhen you visit the Great Pyramids at Giza, andtheir guardian, the Sphinx. (BB)DAY 4 – CAIRO – OVERNIGHTTRAIN. The Egyptian Museum exhibitsartifacts from all periods of Egyptian history,but it’s priceless treasures recovered from thetomb of Tutankhamun that take your breathaway. Now enjoy fine views over the city fromthe citadel of Salah El Din before visiting thealabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, with itshighly ornate interior. Spend a leisurelyafternoon in Cairo before boarding yourovernight sleeper train to exotic Aswan. (BB,D)DAY 5 – ASWAN SIGHTSEEING.Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to themodern High Dam. Continue by motorboat tothe well preserved temple of Philae, risingfrom the waters of the Nile. Now view theunfinished obelisk in the granite quarries,before continuing to your resort. Set onElephantine Island in the middle of the Nile.Hotel: Movenpick. (BB)DAY 6 – CRUISING ASWAN. Thismorning is free. Maybe take an optionalexcursion by air to the magnificent Templesof Rameses II at Abu Simbel? Later, boardyour luxury Nile cruiser. (BB,L,D)DAY 7 – CRUISING EDFU. Sail aroundAswan’s Botanical Gardens in a traditionalNile felucca before cruising to Kom Ombo.Here, on the banks of the Nile, visit the Templeof Sobek. Sit back and enjoy the ever changingscenery as you cruise towards Edfu. (BB,L,D)DAY 8 – CRUISING LUXOR. Visit thethe beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, theFalcon God. Then continue cruising throughEsna Lock to Luxor where you visit LuxorTemple. Spend the evening enjoying a fun-filledEgyptian dinner and Galabea party. (BB,L,HD)DAY 9 – LUXOR – CAIRO. Cross to theWest Bank of the Nile to see the Colossi ofMemnon, and visit the reconstructed Templeof Hatshepsut. Continue to the Valley of theKings - final resting place of many of Egypt’sancient rulers. After visiting several of thePharaohs’ tombs, return to Luxor. Your finalhighlight is the enormous Temple complex ofKarnak. Among its many splendours is theHypostyle Hall, with its colossal columns 70feet high. Transfer to the airport for your flightback to Cairo. Hotel: Marriott. (BB)DAY 10 – RETURN TO CANADA.The tour comes to an end after breakfast. Youare transferred to the airport for your onwardflights. (BB)Enjoy our f PremiumHighlights plus theseextra tour featuresInsight's Cruising3 Night Nile cruise on MS Miriam or Sapphire(or similar) including all cruise boat gratuitiesFirst Class and Deluxe hotels withservice charges, taxes & porterageScheduled air travel Luxor to CairoCairo to Aswan by overnight trainwith twin berth cabinsSightseeing by air-conditioned coachProfessional multi-lingual Egyptologist/Tour Director to escort youAirport arrival & departure transfersServices of Insight’s Resident ManagerInsight Traveler document wallet,map book journal and information packExcursions & SightsSee the Rameses II statue& Alabaster Sphinx in MemphisSee the ancient step pyramid of ZoserSee the Pyramids of Giza & the SphinxSee Tutankhamun’s treasure inthe Egyptian MuseumViews over Cairo from the Citadel& visit to Mohammed Ali MosqueSail on a ‘felucca’, visit the AswanHigh Dam & see the unfinished obeliskVisit the Temples of Horus & SobekTour the temples of Luxor & KarnakMotorboat to the Philae TemplesVisit the Valley of the KingsSee the Colossi of MemnonGuided City ToursIndepth sightseeing tour with audio headsetsin Cairo. Orientation tours in Luxor and AswanQuality DiningEgyptian Galabea Party with entertainment8 buffet breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners,or buffets, (plus bottled water or teaor coffee while cruising)MS Miriam/Sapphire or similarGalabea PartyDon traditional Egyptian attire fora fun-filled evening with entertainmentKeyCENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTSOVERNIGHT CRUISINGf PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTSLOCALLY GUIDED TOURHIGHLIGHT DINNERSStarts - Ends Land Air+LandCanada Canada Only from †Oct 24-Nov 02 $1725 $2650Oct 31-Nov 09 $1725 $2650Nov 07-Nov 16 $1725 $2650Nov 14-Nov 23 $1725 $2650Nov 21-Nov 30 $1725 $2650Nov 28-Dec 07 $1725 $2650Dec 05-Dec 14 $1725 $2650EgyptSupplementsSingle Room Dec 19 & 26. Jan 02. $570All other departures $480Abu Simbel Option by air $279 p.p.Pre & post tour accommodation in Cairo:Cairo Marriott Twn Sgl Tpl01 Nov 08-22 Dec 08 $119 $193 N/A23 Dec 08-03 Jan 09 $148 $251 N/A04 Jan 09-09 Apr 09 $119 $193 N/A10 Apr 09-17 Apr 09 $148 $251 N/A18 Apr 09-30 Apr 09 $119 $193 N/ANB: A supplement will apply on Xmas and/orNew Year’s Eve. Prices are per person, per night.NILE CRUISE(Day 6, 7 and 8)OVERNIGHTSLEEPER TRAIN(Day 4)LuxorValley ofthe KingsEsnaEdfuKom-OmboASWAN(Day 5)f Temple of IsisCruise by motorboat to the Island ofPhilae to visit the Temple of Isis10 days from C$155 per dayDec 12-Dec 21 $1725 $2750Dec 19-Dec 28 $1750 $2780Dec 26-Jan 04 $1850 $27702009Jan 02-Jan 11 $1750 $2670Jan 09-Jan 18 $1725 $2650Jan 16-Jan 25 $1725 $2650Jan 23-Feb 01 $1725 $2650Jan 30-Feb 08 $1725 $2650Feb 06-Feb 15 $1725 $2650Feb 13-Feb 22 $1725 $2650Feb 20-Mar 01 $1725 $2650Feb 27-Mar 08 $1725 $2650Mar 06-Mar 15 $1725 $2650Mar 13-Mar 22 $1725 $2650Mar 20-Mar 29 $1725 $2650Mar 27-Apr 05 $1550 $2470NotesREF: I900. Prices are C$ per person sharing atwin room. Tours depart Friday and returnSundays. There are no triples available on thecruise. Itinerary variations apply - see page 35.This tour also operates during Summer. Pleasesee Insight’s Ancient Civilizations brochure fordeparture details.Additional visa requirementsAsk your Travel Agent about visas for this tour.†All Land & Air PricesIncludes economy class transatlantic roundtrip air travel from Toronto. For supplementsfrom other Canadian gateways, see page 5.28-29