Abu Simbel & Nile Cruise

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
• One-way internal flight (economy class) from Cairo to Luxor
• One-way internal flight (economy class) from Aswan to Cairo

• 4-night 4-star boutique Nile Cruise aboard a Dahabiya Sailboat from Esna to Aswan
• 3-night 4-star Lake Nasser and Nile Cruise aboard MS Movenpick Prince Abbas
• Dock in destinations large cruise vessels cannot visit
• Stay in an elegant outside river view cabin
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
• Soft drinks included onboard the Dahabiya Sailboat

• 6 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation in Egypt

• Enjoy 32 meals including all while cruising and a farewell dinner

• English-speaking Egyptologist Tour Leader and Guide
• Airline taxes and surcharges
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• 2 water bottles per person while sightseeing

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles

• Return airport and cruise port transfers

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 60 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 60 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline (see checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details

Today depart from Australia (or New Zealand) for Cairo, Egypt.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some customers may be required to depart on Day 2, to arrive on Day 2. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by a representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Concorde El Salam or similar, Cairo

Meals included: None

After breakfast, join the Egyptologist guide for a visit to the enigmatic Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza.

At over 150 metres high and over 200 metres wide at its base, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the ancient world. It is a breathtaking structure built from enormous stone blocks with a white limestone covering. Along with the smaller pyramids, the sight of these huge structures is unforgettable.

Next, visit the Valley Temple, the pyramid of Chephren. The best preserved of the three main Giza Pyramids, the top part still retains the original facing of smoothly-finished stone, giving you an idea of how the pyramids would originally have appeared. Beside the pyramid of Chephren, you will see the Great Sphinx, carved out of a natural rocky outcrop. The lion's body stretches 45 metres.

Afterward, continue with a visit to the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Constructed on approximately 500,000 square meters, the new GEM is located near the Giza Pyramids and will house the world’s largest antiquities collection belonging to a single culture’s heritage. The GEM is set to showcase 5,000 relics from Tutankhamun’s collection as well — including 2,000 artifacts displayed for the first time. The museum includes huge exhibition halls and is distinguished by its proximity to the Giza pyramids area and the New Administrative Capital. This makes it a gateway to Egypt’s past, present and future. You'll stop by the Papyrus Institute before heading back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel Concorde El Salam or similar, Cairo

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

This morning, check out and be transferred to Cairo Airport for an internal flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival, be transferred to Luxor's West Bank for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings, the ancient Egyptian ‘Gateway to the Afterlife’. Impressive tombs were built on the West Bank for ancient pharaohs, the most famous of which can be found in the Valley of the Kings. Further on, rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, is the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the pharaoh queen, one of Egypt's famous female rulers.

Afterwards, visit the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Overnight: Jolie Ville Kings Island Hotel or similar, Luxor

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

Today after breakfast, visit the impressive Karnak Temple that dates back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes to marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Rameses II.

Afterwards, you'll be transferred to Esna to board a boutique Nile River Dahabiya sailboat for 4 nights of fun and exploration. Enjoy lunch onboard while sailing to El Hegz Village. Upon arrival, visit a local family who welcome guests from around the globe and enjoy the chance to engage in genuine cross-cultural exchange.

Today's travel distance is approximately 60 kilometres.

Overnight: Akhnaton Dahabiya Sailboat or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, sail to Edfu to see the majestic Temple which features expansive areas and numerous hieroglyphic inscriptions.

Afterwards, sail to Bisaw Island to experience life in a fishing community. Enjoy visiting a farm, meeting some of the locals and seeing how the distinctive sun bread is prepared. The local fishermen will show you their boats so you can observe their talents and how they coexist along with the Nile. The caught fish will be eaten for dinner that night.

Sail to where the river is at its narrowest to discover the Speos of Horemheb at Gabel-El-Silsila, an ancient sandstone quarry. This rock-cut temple was dedicated to seven deities whose statues can be seen inside its sanctuary. Horemheb placed a statue of himself along with gods including Amun and the local deity Sobek. The quarry was an important source of stone for Ancient Egypt's greatest temples including those at Karnak and Luxor.

Overnight: Akhnaton Dahabiya Sailboat or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Start sailing toward Kom Ombo to explore the Greco-Roman double temple dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Horus.

Afterwards, visit the local market and a camel farm to understand more about these creatures and the camel trade.

Overnight: Akhnaton Dahabiya Sailboat or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, you'll sail to Aswan. Upon arrival, join a guided tour of the Aswan High Dam, an embankment dam built across the Nile in Aswan. Afterwards, visit the beautiful island of Philae and its beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat to marvel at the temple's serene island location and stunning hieroglyphic wall inscriptions.

Later, visit a perfume factory before relaxing for your final night onboard the Dahabiya.

Overnight: Akhnaton Dahabiya Sailboat or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

This morning, after breakfast, you'll be transferred to Abu Simbel.

Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the cruise terminal to board the beautiful Lake Nasser cruise. Enjoy lunch onboard before heading to the Abu Simbel Temples, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present location. The site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. The most notable feature of the Abu Simbel Temples are the 4 colossal statues of Ramses II on the outside. The temples of Abu Simbel are some of the most impressive and unique temples in Egypt.

Today's travel distance is approximately 280 kilometres.

Overnight: MS Movenpick Prince Abbas or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Continue sailing through the calm waters of Lake Nasser to Amada. Here, you'll visit Rameses II's Amada and Derr Temples, the oldest temple ever found in Nubia, featuring beautifully preserved reliefs. Afterwards sail to the rock-cut Tomb of Pennut, who served as viceroy of Nubia, an ancient region on the Nile. The tomb consists of a small chapel with ancient reliefs depicting events from Pennut's life.

Overnight: MS Movenpick Prince Abbas or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Afterwards, continue sailing to Wadi El Seboua where the Arabic translation means "Valley of the Lions". Visit the remote Temple of El Seboua, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The complex consists of 2 New Kingdom temples so enjoy the chance to walk through an avenue of sphinxes leading to the temple. View the open courtyard, hypostyle hall and inner sanctuary. Return to the ship for lunch and start sailing toward Aswan.

Tonight, enjoy a traditional Nubian show.

Overnight: MS Movenpick Prince Abbas or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today, after breakfast, disembark and explore Kalabsha Temple. This is an impressive structure dedicated to the Nubian sun god Mandulis. The temple's construction began in the late Ptolemaic dynasty and was completed during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus. Featuring a combination of Egyptian and Roman themes, the temple includes images of both pharaohs and Roman emperors. With its prime location on the trade route between Egypt and Nubia, Kalabsha Temple quickly became an essential spiritual centre for both locals and travellers passing through the area.

In the afternoon, you'll be transferred to your hotel for the night. 

Overnight: Hotel Tolip or similar, Aswan

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

This morning, after breakfast, you'll be transferred to Aswan Airport for an internal flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, continue your journey exploring Old Cairo on a guided tour. This area is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the world's oldest Christian denominations. Visit the Hanging Church befire proceeding to Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic church. Learn how the church was built over the site of a cave, believed to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. You'll then tour the Church of St. George, one of the finest examples of Greek Orthodox churches in Egypt.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Concorde El Salam or similar, Cairo

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

Enjoy a day at leisure in this amazing city. Perhaps stroll through the busy souks of the city, discover ancient wonders and more. Alternatively, take an optional tour to visit a treasure trove of Egyptian antiquities.

This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.

Optional Tour: Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Khan El-Khalili Markets & Lunch
Begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities that houses the world's most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities. Enjoy lunch then continue to Khan el Khalili bazaar, Cairo's most famous souk. Please see current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Hotel Concorde El Salam or similar, Cairo

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

This morning, enjoy breakfast before checking out. At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred to the airport for the return flight back home.

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day later.

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
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• each booking is unique: our Travel Offers are made up of a variety of different components and are, during the booking process, uniquely tailored to suit your requirements, for example, departure dates and ports, flight and room upgrades, tour inclusions, etc.
• changes/modifications to your booking may not be possible: once your booking has been made, changes or modifications may not be possible, and where possible, may incur a fee. It is important to ensure that the information you provide during the booking process is accurate and up to date, and that you read the Travel Offer carefully before placing your order.
• Travel Offers are a package: our Travel Offers have been curated into package offerings and must be used as a package – individual components cannot be used independently of the full package offering.
• our Travel Offers are generally non-refundable: in order to provide great value Travel Offers, we work with a variety of Travel Suppliers to find the best deals – this often means the Travel Suppliers’ offerings are non-refundable to ensure the best price. We recommend that you obtain travel insurance as soon as you make a booking with us.

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General Terms and Conditions
By placing your booking with us, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cancellation Policy.

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 16th April 2026.

Minimum group size 16, maximum group size 40 per vehicle.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $2,500 applies.
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.

Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Auckland

Departure City Surcharges
• Brisbane or Adelaide: $200 per person
• Auckland: $500 per person

International Full-Service Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.

Internal Flights
• Cabin Class: Economy Class

Routes
• Cairo - Luxor
• Aswan - Cairo

Internal Flight Information
Baggage allowance per person:
• 1 x 23-kilogram bag
• 1 x 7-kilogram carry-on bag

Preferred Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Qatar: $300 per person
• Emirates: $500 per person
Please note:
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.

Arrive Early & Stay Behind Options
Arrive Early
Cairo, Egypt - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Stay Behind
Cairo, Egypt - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• If you select to Arrive Early or Stay Behind in a city other than the one where the tour starts or ends, the package will include an internal flight to your destination. If you wish to forfeit this flight, please advise our friendly team at the time of purchase. Please note that the cost does not change when you choose to forfeit your connecting flight.
• Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• An Arrive Early or Stay Behind can only be booked up to 60 days prior to your package’s start date, or after your package's end date. Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay behind for more than 60 days, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026
3 April 2026 - 20 April 2026
26 June 2026 - 17 July 2026
18 September 2026 - 9 October 2026
12 December 2026 - 26 January 2027

Stopover Packages
• Doha, Qatar
• Dubai, U.A.E
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Doha Grand Prix: End November to start December 2025
Doha MotoGP: November 2025
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): December 2025
Christmas and New Year's Eve: 22 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

Please note: The exact dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed.

Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed

Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.

Lake Nasser & Nile Cruise (Abu Simbel to Aswan) MS Movenpick Prince Abbas
The MS Movenpick Prince Abbas offers a great chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Nasser. Discover magnificent temples and tombs of the ancient world on your cruise down ancient Egyptian history.

Dining
Large restaurant (under the main deck) serving traditional Egyptian cuisine, international and vegetarian dishes, buffets and a la carte menus.
Salon deck with dance area and lounge, round bar, parties and different entertainment for each night you spend.

Facilities & Activities
Swimming pool with a mini bar to serve snacks, a library with dozens of books, a main restaurant for meals, a gym for activities and an entertainment area.
• Restaurant & lounge bar
• Swimming pool, sun deck & sun deck bar
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna & oriental steam bath
• Souvenir shop
• Library
• First aid box
• State-of-the-art water filtration systems
• Internet and fax availability
• Laundry service & housekeeping
• Doctors are available 24 hours around the clock. Appointments or emergency calls half an hour in advance.

Onboard Currency
$ USD

River View Cabins
The cabins have en-suite shower rooms and benefit from individually controlled air-conditioning and include television, mini bar, climate-control and telephones that enable international calls via GSM lines.
• Large Panoramic Window which opens into a balcony
• All cabins come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer
• All cabins are air-conditioned
• Minibar
• Safety Box
• Television
• International telephone in Cabins
• Safety Box
• Luggage Rack

Dahabiya Nile Cruise (Esna to Aswan) Akhnaton Sailboat
'Akhnaton' is a wooden-style sailboat, that blends the present and ancient to make your experience one that is unforgettable! The experienced crew of many years has been highly trained to ensure they provide you with an excellent personalised service. You will also get the chance to enjoy traditional music and dancing, plus stories to help you discover further Egyptian culture. The elegant lateen-sailed 'Akhnaton' Dahabiya Nile Cruise will take you and a small group of fellow travellers on a relaxed Nile journey. On this immersive dahabiya cruise, you’ll visit small islands, local villages, and archaeological sites that are often missed by the larger Nile cruises. Twin-masted dahabiyah were the preferred mode of Nile transport for ‘grand tourists’ up to 100 years ago and offer a wonderful opportunity to get off the beaten track in Egypt.

Dining
Meals are freshly prepared onboard and served on the sundeck, which is comfortable and fully air-conditioned with sofas, armchairs, and a bar - serving traditional Egyptian cuisine, international and vegetarian dishes and buffets.

Facilities & Activities
The spacious sun deck offers ample open and shaded areas with rattan furniture, comfortable sunbeds, dining table, and a Jacuzzi.
• Restaurant
• Sun deck with an open-air heated Jacuzzi
• Afternoon/sunset tea served with cakes and pastries
• Oriental seating area
• Water filter
• Internet and International telephone
• Laundry service & housekeeping

Onboard Currency
$ USD

River View Cabins
• Openable windows with a panoramic view
• All cabins come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer
• All cabins are air-conditioned
• Minibar
• Safety box
• Television
• Porter

Accommodation Used
5-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Cairo: Concorde El Salam
• Luxor: Jolie Ville Kings Island
• Aswan: Tolip Hotel

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

4-Star Nile Cruises (Self-Rated)
• Dahabiya Sailboat (Esna to Aswan): 'Akhnaton' or similar
• Lake Nasser Cruise (Abu Simbel to Aswan): 'MS Movenpick Prince Abbas' or similar

Extra Nights
Not available.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.

Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.

Triple Share
Not available.

Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

Day 14: Tour of The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities & Khan El-Khalili Market, including lunch: $130 AUD per person

Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions.
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Gratuities/tipping (highly recommended) $10 USD per person, per day to cover expected tipping for guide, ship crew, hotel porters and drivers you may encounter on tour.
• Optional activities/tours
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation

Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for the services of the guide. The highly recommended tip is $10 USD per person, per day. This covers the guide, ship crew, hotel porters and drivers.
Please note: In Egypt, tipping is a firm and customary element of the tourism industry and is therefore highly recommended. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a common practice in Egypt and a gesture of appreciation which is shared amongst the local guides, drivers and other staff members who have serviced your tour. As most tour guides in Egypt consider tipping a part of their income, please don’t feel intimidated should the tour guides approach you for payment.

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER
Tour Guide
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group.

Tour Leader
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined.
Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
February/March/April/May
• February is usually the second-coldest month of the year with only slightly higher temperatures than January, but it is generally warm by day, with an average daytime maximum temperature of 22°C, while on average the temperature falls to 14°C at night.
• March, as Spring gets underway the temperatures rise, but the day-to-day weather is rarely excessively hot. The daytime temperature typically reaches a high of 25°C around mid-March, though the average is a degree or two higher than that towards the end of the month.
• In May, the tourist season is in full swing in Cairo and the weather is already very warm. The average temperature reaches a high of 32°C during the day and at night only dips to a low of around 18°C.

September/October
Temperatures begin to cool off a little during September though the daily weather is still hot. The daytime temperature reaches an average maximum of 35°C, and the temperature falls to an average minimum between 26 and 27°C overnight. October is slightly cooler than the preceding months but remains hot. The average temperature still reaches a high of 30°C during the day and dips no lower than 18°C at night.

November/December
From November onwards, Egypt offers hot and sunny days which stay very dry. The average daily temperature during this month in Cairo is 20°C. This can reach highs of 25°C or drop to lows of 14°C. The average daily temperature during December in Cairo is 15°C. This can reach highs of 20°C or drop to lows of 10°C.

FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points
We do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity
Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

COACH TOUR
Meals
For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify us of any dietary requests/requirements.
Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER
Mobility
If you require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required
Adventure (and spontaneity) create some of the best travel memories. Bear in mind, your home schedules and timings might not be adhered to on tour - it's all part of the fun!

A leisurely level of fitness will be required. Leisurely is described as light walking, including up multiple stairs, and occasional hiking, may involve uneven surfaces. Able to travel unassisted and get on and off vehicles and small boats. Suitable for most fitness levels and mobility.

Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Sightseeing
Please note: If entry to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping
Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

A tourist visa is a strict requirement when travelling to Egypt on an Australian passport or New Zealand passport. The tourist visas’ are available for purchase upon arrival.
Important:
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees
In the event the tour package you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.