Extra charges apply for:

• 8 April 2024 ($500pp)
• 26 August 2024 ($400pp)
• 9 September 2024 ($700pp)
• 7 October 2024 ($700pp)
• 4 November 2024 ($700pp)

Price based on departing from Melbourne, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Brisbane ($250pp)
• Adelaide ($250pp)
• Perth ($250pp)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Exclusions

Internal flight Aswan to Cairo, meals and drinks not stated, optional programs, visas (if required), travel insurance (recommended), tipping, personal expenses and anything not explicitly specified at your own expense. Jordan entry fees (see notes on Jordan visa & Pass)

Payment

A first deposit from $499 per person is required to secure your booking. A second deposit (partial payment) is due 12months before departure – the amount to be advised at the time of booking. The final balance will be due 5 months before departure. Full payment is due at the time of booking for departures within 5 months.

Fitness

A good level of fitness is required for walking up to 2 -3 hours daily, regularly climbing stairs, and walking on uneven or steep terrain.  Being able to stand for extended periods of time without needing to sit down. This tour requires you to carry your own luggage.  Getting on and off transport without assistance and travelling on some bumpy & dirt roads. This tour is not suitable for travellers requiring wheelchair, mobility scooters or facilities for disabled guests. Other walking aids may be permitted if you are able move about unassisted at the required group pace. For advice on whether this trip is suitable for you, you are required to disclose physical ailments at the time of booking.

Pace

The on-the-go nature of this trip rewards you with maximum sightseeing opportunities will involve some early starts and long travel days. One to two nights at each destination is standard. You will have the flexibility to explore further and book optional tours (at your own expense).

Solo Occupancy

A single supplement from $2200 per person is payable in addition to the twin share price for solo occupancy.

Triple Share

Triple share is not available.

Extra Accommodation

Extra nights before the tour can be booked in Amman and at the end of your tour in Cairo
From $160 a night at the Olive Plaza or similar – including breakfast
From $430 a night at the Conrad Hotel or similar – including breakfast
Transfers are not included for extended stays.

Child

This tour is best enjoyed by adult travellers and is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Children 12 years and above are subject to the adult price and must be accompanied by an adult.

Price

Surcharges may apply for select travel periods and departure cities. Prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to availability, change, cancellation or withdrawal without notice. All prices are in Australian dollars per person twin share unless stated otherwise.

Amendment

Each amendment is subject to a fee from $75 per person. Additional fees and fare differences from third-party suppliers including air, tour, cruise and accommodation providers may apply.

Cancellation

Cancellation fee at anytime is subject to a fee from $550 per person. Additional fees and fare differences from third-party suppliers including air, tour, cruise and accommodation providers may apply.

Deviation

Any request to deviate from the original dates or routing, including early arrival and stay behind, is subject to a flight deviation fee from $150 per person plus applicable airfare and tax difference. Packaged tour extensions are not subject to the deviation fee (applicable airfare and tax difference may still apply) if booked according to the original advertised dates and routing.

Passport

For international travel, each customer must provide a copy of the passport photo page at the time of booking. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure all names are full names exactly matched to the passport with six months validity beyond trip completion. The customer is liable for all fees due to incorrect names, invalid passport information and expired passports.

Jordan Tourist Visa and Jordan Pass

To promote tourism, the Jordan government has created the Jordan Pass which includes a free single entry visa into Jordan with a discounted package of entrance fees to all major tourist sites.

You will need to purchase the Jordan Pass prior to leaving Australia which you will use on tour.

The Jordan Pass is available for you to purchase online before you travel.

Purchase the Jordan Wanderer package for 70 JD’s

If you’re not eligible for an e-visa, you’ll need to arrange a visa through an embassy or consulate of Jordan before you arrive. If you don’t, authorities may refuse entry.

Upgrade Aswan to Cairo flight

If you would like to upgrade and fly Aswan to Cairo this is $330 for an additional night in Cairo, your one way flight & transfers. No dinner is included this evening. Must be prebooked and subject to availability. Book early!

Egypt Tourist Visa

A tourist visa is required for travel to Egypt and is available for purchase on arrival for most, but not all nationalities. It is your responsibility to check all requirements with your local consulate, embassy or visa centre. The current visa fee is USD25pp on arrival and must be paid for in USD cash only, no change will be given. This is for AU,NZ, US, EK & EU.

Health & Vaccinations

It is the responsibility of the customer to check and comply with the health, vaccination, COVID-19 and immigration requirements of each origin and destination country, and health requirements imposed by air, tour, cruise and accommodation providers. Vaccinations, testing and quarantine costs are the expense of the customer. Comprehensive travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage is strongly recommended.

Baggage

Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on the coach tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. Excess baggage is not permitted. You are strongly encouraged to pack lightly. A light day bag or backpack is permitted on the coach. Porterage is not included and you are required to carry your own bags. Luggage and personal effects are your own risk and we hold no liability for lost or damaged belongings.

Meals

Please notify us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements and allergies. We will pass on your requirements but cannot guarantee that they can be met as certain choices may be limited or not catered for. You are encouraged to reconfirm requirements with your tour leader whilst on tour.

Accommodation

A range of accommodation styles including hotels, resorts and lodges are carefully selected to suit the prevailing size of the group. The accommodation may not be located in the city or town centre, but are typically chosen to be near public transport options. Accommodation names referenced are to be used as an indicative guide for the standard of accommodation to expect. Actual accommodation names may differ and will be confirmed on your final documentation. All hotel ratings are local or self-ratings provided by the supplier. All rooms are lead-in category or run of house unless otherwise specified. The standard check-in time is after 3pm and check-out is before 10am – actual times may vary.

Tipping in Egypt & Jordan

Make sure you have small local change /notes handy. Tipping is part of the culture for almost everything. From using the toilets, hotels, eating in restaurants & spa services.

In Egypt a tipping kitty of USD 70 per person is collected at the start of the tour for the tour leader to pay a wide range of service staff including hotel porters, train and station staff, site guards, etc.

Tipping for tour leaders as well as drivers is discretionary and strongly recommended as a gesture of appreciation for the service provided. This is not included in the kitty in Egypt. It is customary to tip the tour leader and driver at the end of the tour, a suggested amount from 10USD per person/per day for the tour leader and from 5USD pp / per day for the drivers.

Any local guides for tours, the suggested amount is 2USD pp.

At restaurants when meals are not included, usually leave 10% of the bill or your change.

Flights

The outbound flight may depart one day prior to day 1 shown on the itinerary. The inbound flight may arrive one day after the final day shown on the itinerary. Flights are booked approximately 8 to 10 months prior to departure. The flights included in your package are based on a specific predetermined airfare allowance. Should there be a significant increase in airfares, fuel levies, taxes or government fees at the time of booking flights, then an airfare supplement may be imposed. The flights team will discuss options with you prior to ticketing, should this situation arise. Flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. No show of any flight sectors will result in the automatic cancellation of all onward flights by the airline.

Fuel

In the unlikely event of a significant increase in fuel costs over 5% levied by third-party air, land and cruise transportation operators before travel, a fuel supplement may be passed on to the customer.

Overnight Train

Train – Overnight sleeper converts from a seat to bed.

Luggage stays with owner in the cabin. These are private twin cabins which seat 2 people, with fold-down beds bunk style (one with a ladder). The train steward will make up the beds in the evening, with sheets, pillow, & blanket.

There is a storage cupboard, sink and fold-away table in each cabin. An airline-tray-style evening meal and breakfast is served on board. Clean bathroom and toilet at the front & back of each carriage. They will get good views of the countryside and towns as they pass through on the way from Aswan to Luxor, before it gets dark.

Group Size

This tour will proceed with a minimum group size of passengers in Egypt. If the trip does not operate, you will be offered a credit

Optional Tours

ALL optional tours mentioned in the itinerary are an additional cost and booked on tour.
Prices are subject to change, this will give a guideline of what to expect for the price of the tours
Luxor – Early morning Balloon from USD 180pp
Petra – by Candlelight Tour from USD 15pp
Aswan to Abu Simbel Coach Tour from USD 160pp
Minimum numbers may apply for the day tours to operate

Itinerary

The operating schedule and itinerary may be impacted without notice by adverse weather, seasonal factors, closures, local conditions, COVID-19 or other factors beyond our control including force majeure. If attractions are not available due to reasons beyond our control such as closures or adverse weather, alternatives will be provided where possible. The itinerary and its order, sightseeing and transportation may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by the operator for optimum safety, enjoyment and operation. Any reference to ‘optional’, ‘not included’ or ‘exclusions/excluded’ means at your own expense.

Breakaway

Customers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not leave the tour unless written approval is provided before departure.

Documentation

Final documentation will be emailed within two weeks of departure. For packages consisting of multiple tours or countries, documentation will be emailed individually within two weeks of departure of each respective tour.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. Ask our holiday experts for great coverage options.

Force Majeure

Force majeure means any natural disaster, accident, fire, act of God, act of war, terrorism, legally binding judgment, injunction, action of a court or other relevant authority, emergency, unplanned repairs, maintenance, strike, industrial dispute, work ban, blockade or picketing, travel ban, pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease, or other event beyond our reasonable direct or indirect control. In case of force majeure or other extraordinary event that prevents safe travel, the supplier reserves the right to adjust, postpone or cancel the trip.