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$4,999PER PERSON, TWIN SHAREMore than just celebrated pyramids and theclinquant Nile River, Egypt promises anunforgettable adventure that will stillsurprise even the most experiencedtraveller. From the spectacular desert to thebountiful delta and the warm hospitality ofthe people.

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DAY 1Destination Australia - Cairo

Meals included

Hotel 5 Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel, or similar

Welcome to the trip of a lifetime! Board your flight to Egypt and prepare to be spellbound by the ancient wonders of thePharaohs. Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Egypt. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel of yourincredible Inspiring StayInspiring Stay overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza – what a way to start your adventure. Your guide willwelcome you to Egypt as you arrive at your hotel.

Please note: Some flights may depart the night before.

DAY 2Destination Cairo

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 5 Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel, or similar

This morning, join your group for an introductory briefing where you'll get the chance to meet your fellow travellers.

Later, head out to see some of the world’s most iconic sights – the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Explore thesestructures that have stood tall for some 4,500 years and learn about the ancient history of the monuments. The oldest ofthe Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact, the pyramids are a sight to behold.

Afterwards, make your way to the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world's great collections of antiquities. Wanderthe treasure-filled halls of the museum, and make sure to check out the Royal Mummies Hall for a close encounter withsome of the country’s most important queens and pharaohs. The masses of gleaming artefacts recovered from thetomb of Tutankhamun are quite something.

DAY 3Destination Cairo El Alamein Alexandria

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 5 Sheraton Montazah Hotel, or similar

Today we'll drive to the port city of Alexandria, along what is known as the ‘desert road’. En route, we'll visit the ElAlamein War Cemetery. It is here that two extended battles were fought during World War II. The first began on July 1,1942, and lasted for 27 days, ending as a stalemate. After three months of holding back the enemy, the allies launched a

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second attack which lasted for 13 days. The importance of El Alamein was highlighted by Winston Churchill, who said:“Before Alamein we never had a victory.”

Afterwards, we'll continue on to Alexandria to check in to our hotel and enjoy some free time.

DAY 4Destination Alexandria Cairo Aswan

Meals included Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel Watania Sleeping train, or similar

Today your guide will take you on a tour of the city, known for its broad beaches and seafront corniche dotted with sunloungers and cafes. Afterwards, prepare to delve into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. Heading underground, we'll getto view the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, complete with burial chambers, labyrinthine alleyways andentertaining rooms for families coming to visit the dead. The crypts are 20 metres below street level, and what probablybegan as a small family tomb grew into a coil of rooms that could accommodate more than 300 bodies. We then driveback to Cairo.

On arrival back in Cairo, take some time to relax or get some supplies before boarding your overnight sleeper train toAswan.

Please note: the train cabins are private twin shares, however space is limited and your luggage will need to remain withyou, therefore we suggest limiting the size of your main suitcase to a medium-size bag.

DAY 5Destination Aswan

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel Mövenpick Aswan resort, or similar

Welcome to Aswan! Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town, Aswan is located 130 kilometres south ofLuxor, and has a distinctively 'African' feel. Visit the beautiful Temple of Isis (the goddess of health, marriage andwisdom), which was rescued from the rising waters of the Nile and relocated from Philae Island to Agilkia Island. It's amarvel of decorative pylons that features some of Egypt's finest carvings.

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This afternoon, enjoy a ride on a felucca (a small, traditional Egyptian sailboat) around the Nile River Islands and visit alocal Nubian village to get an insight into the local way of life. The rest of the day is yours – relax or enjoy one of ourbonus Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights options to enhance your experience.

You may choose to include two optional Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights throughout your tour, free as part of your package.

(2019 departures only) Inspiring SightInspiring Sight – Nubian Dinner – Experience modern Nubian culture first-hand with a visit toElephantine Island. On your visit you’ll join a Nubian family for dinner and experience true Nubian hospitality. Here,you'll enter a Nubian home, devour traditional Nubian food and get a taste of what daily life is like for the local Nubiancommunity. This is a rare and memorable experience that allows you to become fully immersed in the local culture.

(2020 departures only) Inspiring Taste Inspiring Taste – Tonight experience modern Nubian culture first-hand with a visit toElephantine Island. On your visit you’ll join a Nubian family for dinner and experience true traditional Nubian hospitality.Here, you will encounter Nubian homes, traditional food and an unforgettable insight into the daily life of a Nubian. Thisis a rare and memorable experience, giving you the chance to become fully immersed in the local culture.

OPTIONAL INSPIRING SIGHT - NUBIAN DINNER (ASWAN)

Experience modern Nubian culture first-hand with a visit to Elephantine Island. On your visit you’ll join a Nubianfamily for dinner and experience true traditional Nubian hospitality. Here, you will encounter Nubian homes,traditional food and an unforgettable insight into the daily life of a Nubian. This is a rare and memorable experience,giving you the chance to become fully immersed in the local culture.

DAY 6Destination Aswan

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel Mövenpick Aswan resort, or similar

Today we set out to explore some of Aswan’s other landmarks. We begin with the unfinished obelisk, the largest in thecountry, which was left incomplete. It now provides a fascinating look at how these great monuments were constructed.We then continue to the Nubian Museum. Considered to be a gateway to the history of Nubia, this museum enablesvisitors to understand the complex history of the local area and its people. Afterwards, we visit the Aswan High Dam,which sits behind the mighty Lake Nasser. At the time it was made (the 1960s), it was the largest dam project in theworld. The creation of the reservoir necessitated the costly relocation of the ancient Egyptian temple complex of AbuSimbel, which would otherwise have been submerged. Later, enjoy free time at your resort.

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You may choose up to two optional Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights free as part of your package.

Inspiring SightInspiring Sight – Sunset Boat Cruise with Drinks – Head out on the Nile and enjoy a three-hour cruise as the sun beginsto set over the Nubian landscape while enjoying a beer or a glass of wine. Let your imagination take you back in time asyou sail the same waters that the Pharaohs once did; an absolute highlight of the trip for many.

OPTIONAL INSPIRING SIGHT - SUNSET NILE CRUISE WITH DRINKS

Head out on the Nile and enjoy a 3 hour cruise as the sun begins to set over the Nubian landscape while enjoyingalcoholic refreshments. Let your imagination take you back in time as you sail the same river that the Pharaohsonce sailed; an absolute highlight of the trip for many.Sunset Nile Cruise with Drinks - Head out on the Nile andenjoy a 3 hour cruise as the sun begins to set over the Nubian landscape while enjoying alcoholic refreshments. Letyour imagination take you back in time as you sail the same river that the Pharaohs once sailed; an absolutehighlight of the trip for many.

DAY 7Destination Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan Embark on Nile cruise

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Movenpick Royal Lotus, or similar

Today we drive to the ancient Abu Simbel temples, near the southern Egyptian border. The two enormous sandstonestructures were built in the 1200s BCE by Ramses II to serve as lasting monuments to himself and his favourite wifeNefertari. The larger temple, dedicated to three major Egyptian deities, features four large statues of Ramses II on itsfaçade, while the smaller temple is dedicated to the goddess of love, Hathor, with statues designed to embody Nefertari.

Set on the banks of the artificial Lake Nasser, the structures were once in danger of being flooded with the constructionof the Aswan High Dam but were saved via an extensive project to cut the temples into pieces and move them to higherground, where they are seen today.

On our return to Aswan the rest of the day is free for you to make your own discoveries.

Later we'll check in to our Nile cruise – our floating home for the next three nights.

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DAY 8Destination Kom Ombo Temple Edfu

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Movenpick Royal Lotus, or similar

Today your journey ashore is to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Set dramatically on the bank of the Nile, 47 kilometresnorth of Aswan and 168 kilometres south of Luxor, the soaring, chunky columns of the double temple are a magnificentsight to behold as you arrive from the river.

Dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, the temple's finely carved reliefs give a sense of this area's prominence ascapital over the surrounding region during the Ptolemaic era. Today, Kom Ombo may be a sleepy agriculturalbackwater surrounded by sugar cane fields, but its prime position along the Nile meant it was once one of UpperEgypt's most important centres. Wander through the temple's colonnades, gazing up at scenes of kingly propaganda,and you'll get a sense of this rich history for yourself.

Later we'll return to the boat where we’ll continue travelling upriver, with plenty of free time for relaxing on the sundeckand taking in the surrounding sights – from fishermen casting nets and farmers working their land to the deserthills that frame the lush riverbanks.

DAY 9Destination Edfu Luxor

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Movenpick Royal Lotus, or similar

Today we will moor near Edfu – home to ancient settlements and temples, as well as a bustling town centre and abazaar.

Optional Tour:Optional Tour: Temple of Horus – Perhaps the best preserved temple in the entire country, the scale of this ancientedifice is incredibly impressive, with soaring sandstone walls covered in reliefs and hieroglyphics. You’ll pass through thegrand temple entranceway into a colossal courtyard ringed with 32 towering columns, each richly decorated withpatterns, and once the site of a great altar.

Return to the boat for your final evening on one of the world’s greatest rivers. Tonight we overnight in Luxor port.

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(Please note: the only mode of transport available to visit the Temple of Edfu is by locally managed horse and carriages.As a business that seeks to promote responsible travel, animal welfare is extremely important to us at InspiringVacations, and unfortunately, some operators of the horse and carriages have been found to be in breach of our animalwelfare guidelines. It is for this reason we do not include the visit the Edfu Temple. While we recommend that you donot use the horse and carriage to visit the Temple, the decision is ultimately up to you and your guide can help arrangetransport and ensure the best horses are used.)

OPTIONAL INSPIRING SIGHT - EDFU TEMPLE

Continue to the temple, perhaps the best preserved in the whole country. The scale is incredibly impressive, withsoaring sandstone walls covered in reliefs and hieroglyphics. You’ll pass through the Grand Temple entrancewayinto a colossal courtyard ringed with 32 towering columns, each richly decorated with patterns, and once the site ofa great altar. The sense of awe that comes from touring this temple is incredible.

DAY 10Destination Luxor

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 5 Sonesta Saint George Hotel, or similar

Your Nile cruise comes to an end in the open-air museum of Luxor – from the spectacular temple complex of Karnak tothe Valley of the Kings, Luxor is full of wonderfully preserved reminders of the pharaohs.

Today we'll explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, which is perhaps the most impressive of all the ancient pharaohs'monumental works. One of the world's most celebrated temple complexes, Karnak was built over some 200 years andwas once known as the 'Chosen of Places'. Your guided tour of this vast temple of impressive pylons, obelisks andchapels will reveal its finest sections, such as the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Great Temple of Amun.

The rest of the day is yours: relax, shop in the excellent bazaar, or perhaps experience the atmosphere of a localteahouse.

Inspiring SightInspiring Sight – Luxor Temple – This temple has been in almost continuous use as a place of worship, right up to thepresent day. Today, remains of this vast complex include the colossal Great Colonnade Hall, almost 61 metres long, with28 columns that measure more than six metres high, its decoration largely undertaken by Tutankhamun around 1330BCE.

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OPTIONAL INSPIRING SIGHT - LUXOR TEMPLE

Visit Luxor temple. The temple has been in almost continuous use as a place of worship right up to the presentday.Today, remains of this vast complex include the colossal Great Colonnade Hall, almost 61 meters long, with 28twenty-one-foot-high columns, its decoration largely undertaken by Tutankhamun around 1330 B.C.

DAY 11Destination Luxor

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 5 Sonesta Saint George Hotel, or similar

Today we'll discover some of the many wonders of ancient Thebes. Our first stop is the Colossi of Memnon – two 17-metre-high statues on Luxor's west bank. Carved from granite blocks, they represent the Pharaoh Amenhotep III andwere once part of an impressive colonnade.

Continue on to the spectacular royal burial site of the Valley of the Kings. Buried under the arid hills here are the tombsof more than 60 pharaohs, many richly decorated with reliefs and paintings. Explore this sprawling and spectacularplace with your guide, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (16th to 11th century BCE) were secretly interred for alleternity, and where archaeological discoveries are still being made. Your guide will explain the history of andlegends surrounding these remarkable people, their funerary rites, and the significance of the many paintings andhieroglyphics, still well-preserved in the deepest tombs.

After paying a visit to three of the most interesting royal tombs we'll continue to the Mortuary Temple of QueenHatshepsut, a stunning colonnaded building of sharp lines that contrasts beautifully against the craggy high cliffsbehind it, creating a spectacular natural amphitheatre. One of Egypt’s greatest queens, this temple was built to proveher importance among the ancestors.

The afternoon is yours to explore – perhaps you'd like to shop in the market or visit the world's first MummificationMuseum to discover the secrets of pharaonic preservation.

DAY 12Destination Luxor Hurghada

Meals included Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel 5 Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort, or similar

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Today we'll bid farewell to the Nile and drive east to the beachside town of Hurghada. The Nile valley's verdant landscapeis soon replaced with the barren Eastern Desert. Passing through rocky hills, we'll begin to catch glimpses of theglittering waters of the Red Sea, the rugged bulk of the Sinai Peninsula looming through the haze on the oppositeshore. A vibrant beach resort, Hurghada is by no means a typical ‘adventure destination’. After checking in to your hotel,take a walking tour with your guide to get your bearings, and check out some of the local restaurants and sights.

(2019 departures only) – Inspiring TastesInspiring Tastes – In the late afternoon we'll enter the Hurghada desert by four-wheel drive tovisit a local Bedouin village for a tour, learning more about their daily lives and traditions. Afterwards, we'll take a sunsetcamel safari to watch the ever-changing colours on the sand dunes before returning for a Bedouin barbecue feast in thedesert. After an unforgettable night, we'll then drive back to Hurghada under starlight.

(2020 departures only) You may choose up to two optional Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights free as part of your package.

Inspiring SightInspiring Sight – In the afternoon before the sunset, you will drive by 4X4 to the Hurghada desert to a local Bedouinvillage for a tour to see their daily lives and traditions. Afterwards, take an incredible sunset camel safari to watch thechanging colours on the sand dunes before returning for a Bedouin barbecue feast in the desert. After an unforgettablenight, you will then drive back under star light and return to Hurghada.

OPTIONAL INSPIRING SIGHT - BEDOUIN BBQ

In the afternoon before the sunset, you will drive by 4X4 to the Hurghada desert to a local Bedouin village for a tourto see their daily lives and traditions. Afterwards, take an incredible sunset camel safari to watch the changingcolours on the sand dunes before returning for a Bedouin BBQ feast in the desert. After an unforgettable night, youwill then drive back under star light and return to Hurghada.

DAY 13Destination Hurghada

Meals included Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel 5 Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort, or similar

Today is yours to relax in this Red Sea beach resort town.

You may choose up to two optional Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights free as part of your package.

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Inspiring SightInspiring Sight – Red Sea Snorkelling with Lunch – Experience Egypt’s underwater splendours on this full-day Red Seasnorkelling trip by boat from Hurghada. Cruise out onto the sparkling Red Sea and drop anchor at three primesnorkelling locations. Don your own snorkelling gear, or use the equipment provided, and enjoy ample time to floatthrough the crystal waters, past dazzling corals, exotic fish and perhaps even turtles and rays. Lunch is served onboardyour boat.

OPTIONAL INSPIRING SIGHT - RED SEA SNORKELLING WITH LUNCH

Experience Egypt’s underwater splendours on this full-day Red Sea snorkelling trip by boat from Hurghada. Cruiseout onto the sparkling Red Sea and drop anchor at three prime snorkelling locations. Don your own snorkellinggear or the provided equipment and enjoy ample time to float through the crystal waters past dazzling corals,exotic fish and perhaps even turtles and rays. Lunch is served on-board your boat.

DAY 14Destination Hurghada Cairo

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 5 Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel, or similar

Today we'll leave Hurghada and take the short flight back to Cairo. Upon our return to the capital we'll make our way tothe Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Even if you're not looking to buy, a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthine districtpromises plenty of photo opportunities. We then continue to our hotel for free time.

You may choose up to two optional Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights, free as part of your package.

Inspiring SightInspiring Sight – Home-cooked Dinner with an Egyptian Family – Sit down for a home-cooked meal with a local family.During this experience, you'll get to visit a local family and learn about local traditions, Egyptian culture and tasty foodbut most importantly, enjoy a delicious and authentic home-cooked meal.

OPTIONAL INSPIRING SIGHT - HOME COOKED DINNER WITH AN EGYPTIAN FAMILY

Sit down for a home-cooked meal with a local family. During this experience, you'll get to visit a local family andlearn about Middle Eastern traditions, Egyptian culture and tasty food but most importantly, enjoy a delicious andauthentic home cooked meal.

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DAY 15Destination Cairo Australia

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel N/A

Unfortunately, today marks the end of your incredible tour through Egypt. At the appropriate time, you will betransferred to the airport to board your flight home.

DAY 16Destination Australia

Meals included

Hotel N/A

Arrive home today.

Please note, some flights will arrive home early the following morning.

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Inclusions

WHAT'S INCLUDED Return international airfares with EmiratesInternal Hurghada - Cairo airfareReturn airport transfers10 nights 5 star accommodation throughoutIncluding 3 nights at the incredible Le Meridien Pyramid Resort overlooking theGreat Pyramids of Giza3 nights on-board a 5 star Nile cruiseOvernight train from Cairo to AswanBreakfast daily, 3 lunches, 6 dinners including a desert Bedouin BBQ as thesunsetsThe services of a professional English-speaking guide throughoutIn-depth sightseeing & all entry fees as per the itineraryDedicated private transportation throughout

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Cairo - Pyramids and SphinxCairo - The Egyptian MuseumCairo - Islamic CairoAlexandria- Catacomb of Kom El ShuqqafaAlexandria- Citadel of Qaitbay (panoramic)El Alamin- War museumEl Alamin - Commonwealth cemeteryAswan Elephantine IslandAbu Simbel ExcursionKom Ombo - Kom Ombo TempleLuxor - Karnak TempleLuxor - Colossi of MemnonLuxor - Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple

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INSPIRING FEATURES Inspiring StaysInspiring Stays

Stay 3 nights at the luxury 5 star Le Meridien Pyramids in a Pyramid view roomoverlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights

You’ll have the choice between 2 of 5 bonus sightseeing experiences to enhanceyour journey. You may choose to include two (2) optional Inspiring Sightsthroughout your tour, free as part of your package (options listed under 'OptionalTours').

Inspiring TasteInspiring Taste

(2019 departures only) Head out by 4 x 4 into the desert. Take an incredible sunsetcamel safari to watch the changing colours on the sand dunes before returning fora Bedouin BBQ feast in the desert(2020 departures only) Experience modern Nubian culture first-hand with a visit toElephantine Island. On your visit you’ll join a Nubian family for dinner andexperience true traditional Nubian hospitality.

CRUISE DETAILS For further information on your Nile cruise, click HERE.

Fine Print

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT Secure your package with a deposit of $500 per person.

Pay a 2nd instalment of $2800 per person within 28 days.

You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.

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BOOKING PROCESS Select the purple 'Sign Up For Full Details' tab to begin your booking (you mustsign up first by enterting your email and creating a password)Then select the purple 'Book now' tabSelect your Departure Date, Departure City, number of Passengers, RoomConfiguration, and enter any Special RequestsClick the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tabEnter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/paymentOnce your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a booking form sothat we can fulfil your bookingYour booking is confirmed once your booking form is submitted and you canbegin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!

AIRFARE INFORMATION Full service airline used will be Emirates (Etihad Airways or similar if unavailable)Adelaide customers will be flown to Sydney or Melbourne to board theirinternational flightFlights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos ofhand luggage.Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilosper person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well ascoach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling yourluggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over thisamount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline,payable direct. Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to theairline rules and change fees.Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.

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DUBAI STOPOVER PACKAGE Dubai Stopover Package - $599 per person ($1198 Single Share)

3 nights superior room at the Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Towers Hotel or similarBreakfast dailyReturn private transfers

Resort Fee not included - approximately AED $20 (AUD $7.50) per night payable locally.

If you wish to book the Dubai stopover package either before and/or after your Egypt tourplease request 'Dubai stopover package' in the 'Special Requests' field prior to making yourpurchase. You will then be contact to collect payment after paying your tour deposit. Pleasenote, the Dubai stopover package must be paid in full at the time of paying your Egypt tourdeposit.

The $150pp extension supplement does not apply if selecting this option.

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HOW TO EXTEND YOUR STAY Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre and/or post tour. Ifyou wish to do so, please follow these steps to initiate your request:

1. Follow the ‘book now’ prompts after signing up, until you reach the "SpecialRequests" field

2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you requireadditional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.

3. After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of ourteam will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

Please note a $150 per person supplement plus any applicable fare and tax difference appliesto deviate from the standard itinerary. You will be contacted via email with a quote andproposed flight itinerary, with the additional payment required to confirm your request.

Additional nights' accommodation can be booked by your own arrangement, or alternativelywe can offer the following rates:

Pre-tour accommodation (Cairo): $249 per room per night (single or double/twin)including breakfast Post-tour accommodation (Cairo): $249 per room per night (single or double/twin)including breakfast

Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transfersare also no longer included. If you would like us to arrange this service for you, an additionalcost will apply:

Airport Transfers: $60 per vehicle each way (1-2 people)

The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice,due 120 days prior to departure, and are strictly subject to availability.

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PREMIUM ECONOMY ORBUSINESS CLASS UPGRADES

Premium Economy - Not available.Business Class - Available from an additional $6,500 per person in addition to the standardprice (subject to availability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will bequoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable or that you aredissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

LAND-ONLY DISCOUNT A $1,500 per person reduction from the twin share price applies if you wish to arrange yourown airfares. Should you wish to purchase land only, please select this option in the bookingprocess, under 'Departure City'.

Please note airport transfers are not included if selecting this option. Should you wish tobook airport transfers to match your own flights, the cost would be $60 per vehicle, perdirection.

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OPTIONAL TOURS You have the choice of 2 of 5 Inspiring Experiences to enhance your journey. If you wish topurchase the remaining 3 you may purchase the additional optional tours as follows:

(2019 departures only) Nubian Dinner in Aswan - $35pp(2020 departures only) Bedouin BBQ - $79ppSunset cruise on the Nile with drinks - $35ppRed Sea Snorkeling and lunch - $85ppHome cooked Egyptian dinner in Cairo - $50ppLuxor Temple - $20pp

Edfu Temple - No cost - Please see below.

Edfu Temple: Please note: The only mode of transport available to visit the Edfu temple is bylocally managed horse and carriages. As a responsible travel focused business, animalwelfare is extremely important to us and unfortunately, some operators of the horse andcarriages have been found to be in breach of our animal welfare guidelines. It is for thisreason we do not include the visit the Edfu Temple. While we recommend that you do notuse the horse and carriage to visit the Temple, the decision is ultimately up to you and yourguide can help arrange transport and ensure the best horses are used.

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid yourdeposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would liketo add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If youchoose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in toyour Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure,after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind thatanything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will berequired to pay in USD. We appreciate your understanding.

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EXCLUSIONS VisasTravel insurance (recommended)TippingAnything not mentioned in the itineraryOptional activitiesPersonal expenses

TIPPING A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. At the commencement ofyour tour you will be asked to provide tipping to your guide towards a ‘kitty’, which is thenused towards the guide tipping for the services of helpers, hotel staff, restaurants and airportporterage. We suggest USD$5 (AUD$7 approx) per person towards the kitty. Please note thatthis tipping is not for the guide, merely for the guide to tip the services of the driver and localworkers during your tour. While not made compulsory, if you choose not to contribute to thekitty it means that the guide is tipping for these services out of their own pocket. Yourcooperation in this instance is most appreciated.

Tipping for your guide will be collected at the conclusion of their services. To remove theuncertainty and stress of not knowing how much is appropriate to tip we recommendUSD$6-8 (AUD$8-12 approx) per person per day. The amount you wish to contribute isdependent on the services received and at the complete discretion of the guest. Thank youfor your understanding.

ACCOMMODATION The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higherstandard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be madeto meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Single supplement is $899 per person in addition to the twin share price.

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PAIRED SOLO TRAVELLER This package allows you to avoid paying a single supplement by booking as a Paired SoloTraveller

All bookings must be arranged over the phone by calling 1300 88 66 88.

Regardless of whether an accompanying solo traveller is found, you are guaranteed to travelat no additional cost.

Solo travellers are matched only on the basis of gender and not on other factors such as age,nationality, religion or sexuality. We kindly ask that you disclose any requirements, medical orotherwise, that might disturb your matched traveller’s sleep (e.g. sleep apnoea or a CPAPmachine). Unfortunately, in the other traveller’s interests, we request that you proceed withyour own private room with the resulting single supplement. Should a second solo traveller not be available, you are nonetheless guaranteed to travel atno extra cost and you will be placed into a single, twin share or double room by yourself. Yourtour group may include multiple solo travellers who may or may not be paired. No changeswill be permitted to any pairing arrangements.

Note that for some portions of some itineraries, you may not be with a larger group. Somepackages may operate on groups as small as two and there may therefore be time spenttravelling only with your paired traveller. Should a package require a minimum number of 2travellers and you are not paired, your booking may be cancelled.

You will be introduced to your matched solo traveller at the beginning of your itinerary andyour personal details will not be shared as per our Privacy Policy. Should there be anydissatisfaction with your matched traveller, unfortunately we are unable to make anychanges to your room arrangements or offer any refund. Inspiring Vacations takes noresponsibility for and will not be held liable for any dissatisfaction with the matched travelleror for their actions.

All departures remain strictly subject to availability and may sell out prior to your tentativebooking being confirmed, in which case the fee will be refunded in full. All other bookingterms apply.

TRIPLE SHARE Not available

GROUP SIZE 4-16 people

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CHILDREN Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children arethe same price as adults.

TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly encourage all travellers to purchase travel insurance to protect yourself againstthe unexpected.

We have partnered with QBE Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for theirTravel Insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover, earn Qantas Frequent Flyerpoints and save 25% on retail rates.

Simply click HERE to arrange your policy.

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VISA & PASSPORT INFORMATION It is the travellers responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must bevalid for a minimum of 6 months from your intended date of return to Australia.

All Australian passport holders will require a visa to enter Egypt.

You will be able to obtain your E-visa when you have all of your travel documentsapproximately 30-40 days prior to departure.

Visit https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/ and create an account for yourself to then start theapplication process.

Information required:

Visa type (tourist)Entry type (single)Arrival date and departure date (no specific flight details are required)Passport informationYou have to upload a JPEG (only supported file type) of your passportThe name of the host/tour operator, phone number, email address and streetaddressPay USD $25pp by credit cardWait for it to be approved and you will be notified via email within approximately48 hours.

Once approved, please ensure that you travel with the following documentation as they arerequired to present to customs upon arrival into the country:

Passport with 6 months validityE-visa printoutTravel itinerary (provided 30 days before departure)Hotel list (provided 30 days before departure)

Should you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.

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OTHER INFORMATION Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details will be providedapproximately 30 days prior to travel.The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject tochange depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itineraryfor the time spent on land.

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