11D10N Aegean Elegance Category A - Insight Vacations
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Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • A motorboat to the temples on Philae Island
  • See Tutankhamun’s treasure in the Egyptian Museum
  • Visit Hatshepsut’s temple and the Valley of the Kings

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • See the Rameses II statue & Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
  • See the ancient step pyramid of Zoser
  • See the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
  • Views over Cairo from the Citadel & visit to Mohammed Ali Mosque
  • Sail on a ‘felucca’, visit the Aswan High Dam & see the unfinished obelisk
  • Enjoy high tea at sunset in Aswan
  • Visit the Temples of Horus & Sobek
  • Tour the temples of Luxor & Karnak
  • See the Colossi of Memnon

Insight’s Cairo & Nile Cruise

  • Professional multi-lingual Egyptologist/
  • Tour Director to escort you
  • Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach
  • First Class and Deluxe hotels with service charges, taxes & porterage
  • 3 Night Nile cruise on MS Medea or Sapphire (or similar) including all cruise boat gratuities
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Scheduled air travel Luxor to Cairo Cairo to Aswan by overnight train with twin berth cabins
  • Airport arrival & departure transfers
  • Services of Insight’s Resident Manager

Complimentary Transfers

  • Complimentary arrival and departure transfers between Cairo airport and the tour hotel

Quality Dining

  • Egyptian Galabea Party with entertainment 8 buffet breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, or buffets, (plus bottled water or tea or coffee while cruising)


Pricing Information
Tour Dates & Prices
Departs on Returns on Land Only
2009
  Wed 08 Apr     Sat 18 Apr   US$3,450
  Wed 15 Apr     Sat 25 Apr   US$3,450
  Wed 22 Apr     Sat 02 May   US$3,450
  Wed 29 Apr     Sat 09 May   US$4,025
  Wed 06 May     Sat 16 May   US$4,025
  Wed 13 May     Sat 23 May   US$4,025
  Wed 20 May     Sat 30 May   US$4,025
  Wed 27 May     Sat 06 Jun   US$4,025
  Wed 03 Jun     Sat 13 Jun   US$4,025
  Wed 10 Jun     Sat 20 Jun   US$4,025
  Wed 17 Jun     Sat 27 Jun   US$4,025
  Wed 24 Jun     Sat 04 Jul   US$4,025
  Wed 01 Jul     Sat 11 Jul   US$4,025
  Wed 08 Jul     Sat 18 Jul   US$4,025
  Wed 15 Jul     Sat 25 Jul   US$4,025
  Wed 22 Jul     Sat 01 Aug   US$4,025
  Wed 29 Jul     Sat 08 Aug   US$4,025
  Wed 05 Aug     Sat 15 Aug   US$4,025
  Wed 12 Aug     Sat 22 Aug   US$4,025
  Wed 19 Aug     Sat 29 Aug   US$4,025
  Wed 26 Aug     Sat 05 Sep   US$4,025
  Wed 02 Sep     Sat 12 Sep   US$4,025
  Wed 09 Sep     Sat 19 Sep   US$4,025
  Wed 16 Sep     Sat 26 Sep   US$4,025
  Wed 23 Sep     Sat 03 Oct   US$4,025
  Wed 30 Sep     Sat 10 Oct   US$4,025
  Wed 07 Oct     Sat 17 Oct   US$4,025
  Wed 14 Oct     Sat 24 Oct   US$3,450
Adult Single Supp US$935 08 Apr 09-22 Apr 09
14 Oct 09
Adult Single Supp US$1110 29 Apr 09 - 07 Oct 09

Price quoted in US Dollars (USD) based on land tour only
Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Terms and conditions apply

Additional Information

11 DAYS ~ GREECE ~ TURKEY GREEK ISLANDS

Cruise the waters of the Aegean in comfort and style aboard your modern megayacht. Discover new ports of call each day, hidden coves with crystal blue waters, and ancient sites steeped in history. And when your not off experiencing the rich, cultural diversity of the Greek Islands and Turkey, the spacious Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery.

Itinerary

Day Itinerary
Day 1

WED – ATHENS AT LEISURE.

You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel where there is time to relax before a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Metropolitan.

Day 2

THU – ATHENS SIGHTSEEING.

Your sightseeing tour this morning includes a visit to the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon, built to honour the goddess Athena. Then see the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. (BB)

Day 3

FRI – ATHENS – CRUISING.

After boarding your ship, join your fellow guests for a Welcome Cocktail party. After setting sail this evening, look out for the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon illuminated in the distance as you pass Cape Sounion. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board ship tonight.

Day 4

SAT – CRUISING MYKONOS.

This morning there is the option of a guided tour of the archaeological ruins on the island of Delos - a true open-air museum, with many of its ancient monuments and buildings still remarkably intact. Next, drop anchor at one of the beautiful bays of Mykonos for a swim and lunch, (weather permitting), before continuing to the brilliant white houses and narrow streets of the island’s capital. (BB,D)

Day 5

SUN – CRUISING KUSADASI & SAMOS.

Your first port of call this morning is the Kusadasi in Turkey, where there is the option of a visit to one of the grandest archaeological sites in the world, Ephesus. After lunch, there is free time at the bustling market before setting sail to overnight in port on the island of Samos. (BB,D)

Day 6

MON – CRUISING PATMOS.

Early morning sailing for Patmos, stopping en route at the Lipsi or Arki islets for a swim. Later, arrive at the whitewashed houses, stone-paved streets and narrow alleyways of Patmos, renowned for its association with St John the Divine, the disciple who wrote the Apocalypse. (BB,D)

Day 7 TUE – CRUISING SANTORINI.

Today is devoted to Santorini, which is actually the partially submerged rim of a volcano, crowned by piles of white cuboid houses, making it one of the most spectacular islands in the Mediterranean! The sunsets from the capital of Thera are unforgettable. Maybe visit the fascinating Prehistoric Museum, housing artifacts from the buried city of Akrotiri? (BB,D)
Day 8

WED – CRUISING FOLEGANDROS.

Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing to your surprise beach stop for a swim and BBQ. Depart for Folegandros, one of most quaint and original islands in the Cyclades. Late afternoon, perhaps take the option of a walking tour of the Upper Town and try some of the local specialties at one of the tavernas. (BB,D)

Day 9

THU – CRUISING KEA.

Early morning sailing to Koundouros bay on Kea Island for your last swim of your cruise. Set sail again later in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner. (BB,D)

Day 10

FRI – ATHENS AT LEISURE.

Disembark after breakfast where the rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps visit the Temple of Apollo at Delphi?
Hotel: Metropolitan.
(BB)

Day 11

SAT – ATHENS.

Your tour ends with transfers to Athens airport. (BB)

 
Savings and Discounts

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% FOR 5-8 PASSENGERS

Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for 9 or more passengers!

This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Young Traveller or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean and river cruises.

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE WITH INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING

For people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

YOUNG TRAVELLER SAVINGS

5-17 YEAR-OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren.

Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are NOT accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. This discount applies to the Land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Young Traveller Discount” in the price panel on the itinerary pages. Check your chosen tours now to see how much you can SAVE.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight’s most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how...

PAY IN FULL 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 10%

PAY IN FULL 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 7.5%

PAY IN FULL 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 5%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land- only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice.

This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Triple Room Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you SAVE on your chosen tour. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR

In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all travelled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer.

Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our "Friends & Family Discount". Does not apply to additional accommodation, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% ON YOUR 2ND TOUR

Book two Insight vacations, each 8 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5% off the cheaper of the two tours. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your Travel Agent for suggestions!

Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean cruises.

SEE HOW IT ALL ADDS UP

Insight’s tours are already great value but if you want to cut the cost of your European vacation look at all the extra ways we can help you save money!

This simple calculation shows the typically dramatic reductions in tour price that are possible when you combine one or more tours with the savings on offer on this page!

European Heritage
$9099
Britain & Ireland Explorer
$2875
4 extra nights in London
$632
Total vacation price
$12606
Less Extra Tour Discount
$144
Less 5% Past Guest Frequent Traveller Saving
$455
Less 12mths Early Payment Discount
$1190
Net vacation price after savings
$10817
Total savings per person
$1789
Total savings per couple
$3578

Note: Additional savings apply for families, groups, and single travellers. Conditions as detailed in the savings boxes on this page.

NO FUEL OR CURRENCY SURCHARGES

In these difficult times of instability of prices, it is good to know that Insight has taken the bold step to guarantee no fuel or currency surcharges on all its coach tours (excluding government taxes). Once you have paid your deposit, you will be totally protected and can plan your vacation with this added peace of mind.

NB. This guarantee excludes government taxes, internal flights surcharges (e.g. Eastern Mediterranean products and pre-paid Abu Simbel excursions), cruise company surcharges (e.g. Aegean, River or North American cruises), and international airline fuel surcharges or fare increases ( affecting all international airlines). Surcharges within these exceptions are outside our control and may be applied, regardless of payment status, fully paid or not, at any time during the booking process (or may occasionally be required to be paid while on tour).

PREFERRED DEPARTURES - PD

At Insight, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer or benefit from airline early booking offers.

To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of tours as ‘PD’ based on their reliable booking history. In 2008, the equivalent departure of these listed tours sold early, so Insight will operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. If the date of a PD tour does not fit with your travel plans, don’t worry; our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all departures operate as scheduled.

We anticipate strong demand for Insight’s unique touring benefits so a regularly updated list of additional PD departures will be featured on our website at: NB. Even if the departure of your choice is not yet designated as ‘PD’ we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled departure date between 01 May & 15 Oct (this is subject to change if market or other circumstances occur beyond our control).

Insight offers you Peace of Mind

For the latest details on all our vacations PLUS travel tips, specials and more, visit our Bulletin Board, which offers a travel forum where you can exchange tips and questions with past and future travellers.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE

Many tour operators imply ‘fewer passengers’ but don’t tell you that nothing has really changed. Their seating remains at 49 or 53. Insight premium tours carry an average of just 35 guests with touring coaches configured for a maximum of 40; creating less congestion when boarding and disembarking and up to twice as much legroom. It is like travelling Business Class.

CANCELLATION FEE WAIVER

In the event that one or more European/Mediterranean countries should not grant you a visa, we have devised a unique scheme to protect you against cancellation fees!

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