Walk, and love, like an Egyptian

Who is the most romantic couple of all time: Shakespeare’s star-crossed Romeo and Juliet; Dante’s ill-fated Paolo and Francesca; or in more modern times, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks’ sleepless Annie and Sam? While each of these troubled twosomes have brought tears to the eyes of hopeless romantics the world over, the tale of Antony and Cleopatra is a cut above each off these fictitious couples as their tale of love, passion and ultimate tragedy is true and long etched into history.

Follow in the footsteps on Egypt’s most revered rulers on Insight Vacations’ 12-day Splendours of Egypt. Take in the ancient history of meticulously created pyramids, mummified pharaohs and timeless lands with your very own Egyptologist guide at the helm.

Insight Vacations’ 12-day Splendours of Egypt is priced from $2499 per person, twin share, land only. Departures available from now until 2 February, 2010.  

Highlights of this tour include:

• Admire the artifacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum
• Drive to the Pyramids to witness the magical Sound and Light Show
• Tour the awesome Karnak Temple with its vast Hypostyle hall
• Visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendara with its rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarian
• See the Colossi of Memnon, two giant faceless statues of Amenophis III
• Enjoy a visit to Luxor Temple which lay hidden beneath the sand for thousands of years
• Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and tombs of the Pharoahs in the Valley of the Kings
• Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu built on the place where Horus and Seth met in combat
• Tour the Temple at Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods
• Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae
• Visit the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries and see Aswan High Dam
• Sail on a ‘felucca’ around Aswan’s Botanical gardens
• Visit the Rameses II statue and alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
• See the Sakkara Step Pyramid of King Zozer - the oldest in the world

This premium tour features an all inclusive seven-night Nile river cruise on the MS Miriam or MS Giselle (or similar), with all boat gratuities included. 

All Insight’s premium escorted tours include premium highlights, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you’ll be astounded at the value of an Insight holiday.