Downtown Atlanta Hotel Offers Exclusive King Tut Exhibition Package

    /24-7PressRelease/ - ATLANTA, GA, June 28, 2008 - Discover the secrets of King Tut in Atlanta, Georgia with the opening of the "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" Exhibition at the Atlanta Civic Center, opening November 15, 2008. The Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown has created an exclusive hotel package in conjunction with the exhibit to give guests the chance of a lifetime to experience this remarkable showcase of history.

Featuring over 130 objects, most never before seen in the United States, this King Tut exhibit will showcase relics from the tomb of King Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922, along with other famous Egyptian pharaohs that lived over 2,000 years ago. Having been over 30 years since these golden artifacts of the boy-king last left their home in Egypt, history-buffs and lovers-of-the-past will not want to miss this striking presentation that fascinated millions in the 1970's.

The King Tut Atlanta Hotel Package includes*:
• Deluxe accommodations for one night
• Buffet breakfast
• Two exclusive V.I.P. King Tut exhibition tickets for any date and time, even if the exhibition is sold out (the only non-timed tickets available for the exhibition)
• "Front of the line" access to the exhibition
• Complimentary hotel parking
• Rates from $190 - $245 per room, per night

Only a mile from the King Tut Exhibition, this luxury hotel in Midtown Atlanta is perfectly positioned for a weekend getaway, designed to explore the past and experience the present. Book now and get ready to uncover ancient secrets of the past with this inspirational getaway package. For more information on the exhibit, visit http://kingtut.org/home.

About Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown
The stunning Renaissance Downtown Atlanta Hotel offers 502 rooms and suites with dramatic views of the city skyline. Experience the best restaurants, entertainment, and shopping, as well as the city's finest attractions, including Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center, Turner Field, High Museum of Art, and Georgia Dome situated near this beautiful Atlanta family hotel. Conveniently located on the edge of midtown and downtown, the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel is perfectly suited for the business traveler, meeting guest, or family vacationer. For more information or to make a reservation, call 404-881-6000 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlbr.

*Valid seven days a week from 11/14/08 to 5/22/09. For complete package details, visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/atlbr.

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