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Elegance of the Nile
  • Tour Code:N945
  • Length: 14 Days
  • Tour Quality: First Class
  • Tour Type: Tour and Cruise
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Dates & Prices


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Thu, Nov 12, 2009Wed, Nov 25, 2009Call Us$3,350Call Us$3,015Quote
Thu, Nov 19, 2009Wed, Dec 02, 2009Call Us$3,350Call Us$3,015Quote
Thu, Nov 26, 2009Wed, Dec 09, 2009Call Us$3,350Call Us$3,015Quote
Thu, Dec 03, 2009Wed, Dec 16, 2009Call Us$3,350Call Us$3,015Quote
Thu, Dec 10, 2009Wed, Dec 23, 2009Call Us$3,350Call Us$3,015Quote
Thu, Dec 17, 2009Wed, Dec 30, 2009Call Us$3,425Call Us$3,083Quote
Thu, Dec 24, 2009Wed, Jan 06, 2010Call Us$3,499Call Us$3,149Quote
Thu, Dec 31, 2009Wed, Jan 13, 2010Call Us$3,499Call Us$3,149Quote
Thu, Jan 07, 2010Wed, Jan 20, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Jan 14, 2010Wed, Jan 27, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Jan 21, 2010Wed, Feb 03, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Jan 28, 2010Wed, Feb 10, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Feb 04, 2010Wed, Feb 17, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Feb 11, 2010Wed, Feb 24, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Feb 18, 2010Wed, Mar 03, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Feb 25, 2010Wed, Mar 10, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Mar 04, 2010Wed, Mar 17, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Mar 11, 2010Wed, Mar 24, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Mar 18, 2010Wed, Mar 31, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Mar 25, 2010Wed, Apr 07, 2010Call Us$3,399Call Us$3,059Quote
Thu, Apr 01, 2010Wed, Apr 14, 2010Call Us$3,525Call Us$3,173Quote
Thu, Apr 08, 2010Wed, Apr 21, 2010Call Us$3,450Call Us$3,105Quote
Thu, Apr 15, 2010Wed, Apr 28, 2010Call Us$3,415Call Us$3,074Quote
Thu, Apr 22, 2010Wed, May 05, 2010Call Us$3,415Call Us$3,074Quote
Thu, Apr 29, 2010Wed, May 12, 2010Call Us$3,415Call Us$3,074Quote
Thu, May 06, 2010Wed, May 19, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, May 13, 2010Wed, May 26, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, May 20, 2010Wed, Jun 02, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, May 27, 2010Wed, Jun 09, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jun 03, 2010Wed, Jun 16, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jun 10, 2010Wed, Jun 23, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jun 17, 2010Wed, Jun 30, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jun 24, 2010Wed, Jul 07, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jul 01, 2010Wed, Jul 14, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jul 08, 2010Wed, Jul 21, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jul 15, 2010Wed, Jul 28, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jul 22, 2010Wed, Aug 04, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Jul 29, 2010Wed, Aug 11, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Aug 05, 2010Wed, Aug 18, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Aug 12, 2010Wed, Aug 25, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Aug 19, 2010Wed, Sep 01, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Aug 26, 2010Wed, Sep 08, 2010Call Us$3,085Call Us$2,777Quote
Thu, Sep 02, 2010Wed, Sep 15, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Sep 09, 2010Wed, Sep 22, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Sep 16, 2010Wed, Sep 29, 2010Call Us$3,335Call Us$3,002Quote
Thu, Sep 23, 2010Wed, Oct 06, 2010Call Us$3,350Call Us$3,015Quote
Thu, Sep 30, 2010Wed, Oct 13, 2010Call Us$3,435Call Us$3,092Quote
Thu, Oct 07, 2010Wed, Oct 20, 2010Call Us$3,435Call Us$3,092Quote
Thu, Oct 14, 2010Wed, Oct 27, 2010Call Us$3,435Call Us$3,092Quote
Thu, Oct 21, 2010Wed, Nov 03, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Oct 28, 2010Wed, Nov 10, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Nov 04, 2010Wed, Nov 17, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Nov 11, 2010Wed, Nov 24, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Nov 18, 2010Wed, Dec 01, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Nov 25, 2010Wed, Dec 08, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Dec 02, 2010Wed, Dec 15, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Dec 09, 2010Wed, Dec 22, 2010Call Us$3,899Call Us$3,509Quote
Thu, Dec 16, 2010Wed, Dec 29, 2010Call Us$3,985Call Us$3,587Quote
Thu, Dec 23, 2010Wed, Jan 05, 2011Call Us$4,065Call Us$3,659Quote
Thu, Dec 30, 2010Wed, Jan 12, 2011Call Us$4,065Call Us$3,659Quote
Thu, Jan 06, 2011Wed, Jan 19, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Jan 13, 2011Wed, Jan 26, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Jan 20, 2011Wed, Feb 02, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Jan 27, 2011Wed, Feb 09, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Feb 03, 2011Wed, Feb 16, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Feb 10, 2011Wed, Feb 23, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Feb 17, 2011Wed, Mar 02, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Feb 24, 2011Wed, Mar 09, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Mar 03, 2011Wed, Mar 16, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Mar 10, 2011Wed, Mar 23, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Mar 17, 2011Wed, Mar 30, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote
Thu, Mar 24, 2011Wed, Apr 06, 2011Call Us$3,875Call Us$3,488Quote

*PLEASE NOTE: This vacation includes an internal air component which will not be discounted from the listed price above
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Itinerary

Elegance of the Nile Map

Tour Highlights

Tour Itinerary

This tour has it all. The ultimate cruise along the most famous stretch of the Nile, aboard a specially built luxury cruiser.

As Insight's room mate matching is notavailable on this tour, the Single Room price is shown foryour convenience. There are no triples available on thecruise.

Prices for departures after Oct 23, 2010 are subject to confirmation and the Peace ofMind Price Guarantee does not apply to these departures.

Itinerary variations. Certain Nile cruises operate in reverse. Due to the unreliabilityof domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances,the order of this itinerary may need to change at short notice. On occasions analternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.

Additional Visa RequirementsCheck with your Travel Agent about visas for this tour.

2010

Day 1 - DEPART USA

Overnight flight.

Day 2 - ARRIVE CAIRO

Welcome to Egypt - a mystical and timeless land, where ancient and modern live side by side. You are met at the airport and transferred to your elegant and sophisticated Cairo hotel.
Hotel: Conrad

Day 3 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING

Meet your Tour Director for a detailed pre-tour briefing then proceed to the Great Pyramids at Giza and their guardian Sphinx! Your guided tour includes entry into one of the Pyramids. Nearby lies Memphis, famous capital of ancient Egypt. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara, to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest in the world. Return to Giza as night falls to attend a magical Sound and Light Show at the world famous Pyramids. (BB)

Day 4 - CAIRO - LUXOR

Transfer to the airport for your flight south to Luxor, and 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. The afternoon is at leisure.
Hotel: Old Winter Palace.(BB)

Day 5 - LUXOR - CRUISING

This morning is devoted to Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built by man, constructed over a time period of 1500 years. Walk through the avenue of Ram-headed sphinxes, past the statue of Rameses II, to stand in awe among the huge columns of the vast Hypostyle Hall. At lunch time board your luxury cruise ship, one of the most stylish and spacious in Egypt. Journey down river to overnight on-board at Dendara.
Ship: MS Tosca. (BB,L,D)

Day s 6 & 7 - ABOARD THE RIVER TOSCA

Over these six glorious days you are our guests aboard the River Tosca. Relax in luxury as you voyage along the Nile, lined by a green ribbon of fertile land, with the arid desert beyond. The river continues to play a vital role in everyday life. In scenes that have changed little for centuries, the locals swim, bathe, work and play along its shores, while water-buffalo graze in nearby fields.

During your time on board you will experience the wonderful sightseeing and excursions as follows: visits to the temple complexes at Dendara, Edfu and Kom Ombo, plus a visit to the famous Luxor Temple. There are two excursions by sightseeing coach; the West Bank at Luxor which includes a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, a visit to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and entry into three of the Pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings. In Aswan your excursion includes a motorboat to the temple complex on the island of Philae, visits to the High Dam and unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries, plus a sail in a traditional felucca around Aswan's botanic gardens.

While cruising you will be offered the opportunity of an optional excursion by air to visit the fabulous temples of Abu Simbel. Breakfast lunch and dinner are included daily while on board, plus one Highlight Dinner and Galabea Party.

Day 8 -

The Kom Ombo Temple is a beautiful sight as you approach it from the river. It’s uniquely dedicated to both Horus the Elder and Sobek the Crocodile headed god, which is verified by the mummified crocodile remains on display. Now relax and enjoy a visual feast as you cruise along the Nile to Aswan. Take a motorboat across the Nile to the extraordinarily preserved temple complex of Isis on the island of Philae. Visit the High Dam and see the unfinished obelisk still attached to the bedrock in the granite quarries. Complete your day by sailing in a traditional felucca around Aswan’s botanic gardens. This evening, don your galabeas (traditional Egyptian attire), for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB,L,HD)

Day s 9, 10 & 11 -

Explore Aswan at your own pace today. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the optional excursion by air to Abu Simbel to view the fabulous temples carved out of the cliffside by Rameses II and later transported, in an amazing feat of modern engineering, out of the rising waters of Lake Nasser. (BB,L,D)

Day 12 - LUXOR - CAIRO

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back to your stylish hotel in Cairo, where you are at leisure. Perhaps take an optional excursion to visit the Coptic Museums and hanging church?
Hotel: Conrad (BB)

Day 13 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING

Prepare yourself for a highlight visit to the Egyptian Museum to stare in amazement at the priceless treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Later, enjoy fine views over the city from the Citadel of Salah El Din before visiting the alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, with its highly ornate interior. The rest of the day is at leisure. (BB)

Day 14 - RETURN TO USA

The tour ends with transfers to Cairo Airport. (BB)

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What's Included

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Note: All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents. Some land prices may include an internal air component and discounts will not be offered on the internal air component. Discounts will not be offered on packages with a land price of less than $500.


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