DELRAY BEACH, FL, Jan. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Insight Vacations
®, the
leader in premium and luxury escorted journeys, celebrated
their return to Egypt this month with their first trip
back to the land of the Nile, taking a group of guests and
a small global contingent of media hosted in part by global CEO
John Boulding. The group experienced the 10-day "Wonders of Egypt"
itinerary with Insight's exclusive Signature
Experiences including visits to Giza, Karnak and the
Valley of the Kings.
"I had the great privilege of being able to join our guests on the
first departure back to Egypt since 2013," said John
Boulding, Insight Vacations' Global CEO. "It was a
fantastic experience, from the warm welcome by the locals to the
rich history and culture that this iconic destination is renowned
for. Insight has been working closely with Egypt
for more than 30 years and we are thrilled to be assisting the
regrowth of tourism in this vibrant country, supporting airport
staff, ship crew, knowledgeable local guides and our expert Tour
Directors."
Upon arrival in Egypt, guests are met by local guides prior to
passport control to ensure the process goes smoothly. Guides assist
with the process of acquiring arrival visas and arranging private
transfers from Cairo International Airport to the Cairo Marriott,
an Insight Vacations signature hotel
where guests will receive a genuine Egyptian welcome. With a
fantastic selection of local and international cuisine, welcoming
staff and premium amenities such as a fitness center, spa and
shops, guests have everything they could possibly need. The Cairo
Marriott is centrally located in downtown Cairo, surrounded by
cafés, popular restaurants and shops - all conveniently within
walking distance.
Guests on the "Wonders of Egypt" will
enjoy a four-day luxury cruise from Luxor to Aswan along the Nile
River, complete with an elegant Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.
On this first departure, guests were treated to a stay on the
luxurious River Tosca cruise ship, which is
operated by sister brand Uniworld
Boutique River Cruise Collection. The River
Tosca will be regularly featured on Insight Vacations'
"Elegance of Egypt" and
"Elegance of the Pharaohs" Gold Luxury
escorted journeys commencing September 2015 in our Winter
brochure.
Insight's Tour Director acts as a 'traveling concierge' and is with
guests every step of the way - from providing expert knowledge on
local customs to arranging transfers and transportation. It's like
having a friend in a foreign land!
Book now, as Egypt has never been offered at a better value. Watch
our video to discover "Wonder of
Egypt" with Insight Vacations.
For more information, please visit us at
www.insightvacations.com,
and join the conversation using the hashtag #InsightMoments on
Facebook and Twitter.
For reservations, contact your favorite travel agent or call Insight Vacations at (888) 680-1241.
About Insight Vacations
For more than 35 years, Insight Vacations® has been designing the world's finest escorted travel itineraries. Insight offers 113 journeys to more countries across Europe than any other operator and provides the same legendary service across North America, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Israel.
Insight guests enjoy The Art of Touring in Style® with
business-class legroom aboard customized luxury coaches, intimate
groups of just 40 travelers and the services of an experienced
Tour Director who acts as "traveling
concierge." Each expertly planned itinerary includes a range of
Signature Events for a unique
and authentic look into the history and culture of each
destination. Throughout their trip, guests will stay in handpicked
hotels that are centrally or scenically located and have the
perfect balance of guided and independent exploration.
About The TreadRight Foundation
At Insight Vacations® and parent company The Travel Corporation, we understand that travel matters; it allows us to explore the world and gain a deeper understanding of each destination, its history and culture, through enriching experiences. We also recognize that it is our responsibility to help protect the places we visit and take care of the world around us.
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's
family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit
that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit
remain vibrant and preserved for generations to come. To date,
TreadRight has donated more than USD 2.5 million to sustainable
tourism projects worldwide. Insight Vacations® is proud to be
active founder and supporter of TreadRight's projects and work. Go
to
www.insightvacations.com/us/the-insight-difference/treadright-foundation
to learn more.
TreadRight's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. We encourage each of our partners to use this principle to guide all of their actions, whether at our regional offices or when taking guests around the world. By providing grants to organizations that encourage sustainability in different destinations, we hope to maintain the natural attractions across the world that define each unique region. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.