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22 Day Egypt& Jordan WithNile Cruise

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22 Day Egypt & Jordan

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$7,499PER PERSON, TWIN SHARETick off two bucket list destinations in oneand experience the cradle of civilisation inEgypt and Jordan. From the spectaculardeserts to green oases, there is little youwon’t be completely enchanted by as youfollow the Nile or walk in the foot steps ofLawrence of Arabia.

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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 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, meet your group for an introductory briefing to meet your fellow travellers. After, head out to see some ofthe world’s most iconic sights – the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Explore these structures that have stood tall for4,500 years and learn about the ancient history of the monuments. Afterwards, make your way to the EgyptianMuseum, home to one of the world's great collections of antiquities. Wander the treasure-filled halls of the museum,and make sure to check out the Mummies Hall (optional) for a close encounter with some of the country’s mostimportant queens and pharaohs. The masses of gleaming artefacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun are animpressive sight to behold.

DAY 3Destination Cairo El Alamein Alexandria

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 5 Sheraton Montazah Hotel, or similar

Today you will drive to the port city of Alexandria along what is known as the ‘desert road’. Enroute, will visit theCommonwealth War Graves of El Alamein. It is here where two extended battles were fought during World War II. Thefirst began on the 1st July 1942 and lasted for 27 days, ending as a stalemate. After 3 months of holding back the enemy,the allies launched a second attack which lasted for 13 days. The importance of El Alamein was highlighted by WinstonChurchill, who said “Before Alamein we never had a victory.” After, continue on to Alexandria to check in to your hoteland enjoy some free time.

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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. Heading underground, you will get to view thelargest known Roman burial site in Egypt, complete with burial chambers, labyrinth alleyways and entertaining roomsfor families coming to visit the dead. The crypts are 20 metres below street level, and what probably began as a smallfamily tomb grew into a coil of rooms that could accommodate more than 300 bodies.We then drive back to Cairo. Onarrival 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 twin share private cabins, however space is limited and your luggage will need toremain with you. 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! Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town located about 81 miles south ofLuxor, has a distinctively African atmosphere. Visit the beautiful Temple of Isis (the Goddess of health, marriage andwisdom), which was rescued from the rising waters of the Nile and relocated on Philae Island. It's a marvel of decorativepylons featuring some of Egypt's finest carvings – definitely one of the real gems of Upper Egypt. This afternoon, enjoy aFalucca ride around the islands and visit a local Nubian village to get an insight into the local way of life. The rest of theday is free at leisure to relax or enjoy one of our bonus Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights options to enhance your experience.

You may choose to include two (2) optional Inspiring SightsInspiring Sights throughout your tour, free as part of your package.

(2019 departures only) Optional Inspiring SightOptional Inspiring Sight - Nubian Dinner - Experience modern Nubian culture first-hand with avisit to Elephantine Island. On your visit you’ll join a Nubian family for dinner and experience true traditional Nubianhospitality. Here, you will encounter Nubian homes, traditional food and an unforgettable insight into the daily life of aNubian. This is a rare and memorable experience, giving you the chance to become fully immersed in the local culture.

(2020 departures only) Inspiring TasteInspiring Taste tonight experience modern Nubian culture first-hand with a visit to Elephantine

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Island. On your visit you’ll join a Nubian family for dinner and experience true traditional Nubian hospitality. Here, youwill encounter Nubian homes, traditional food and an unforgettable insight into the daily life of a Nubian. This is a rareand 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. It is the largestknown Egyptian obelisk, however it was left incomplete. It now provides a fascinating look at how these greatmonuments were constructed. We then continue to the nubian museum. The museum is considered to be a gatewayto the history of Nubia that enables visitors to understand the complex history of this unique area. After, we visit theHigh Dam which behind sits the mighty lake Nasser. At the time, it was the largest dam project in the world. Thecreation of the reservoir necessitated the costly relocation of the ancient Egyptian temple complex of Abu Simbel, whichwould otherwise have been submerged. After, enjoy free time at your resort.

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

Optional Inspiring SightOptional Inspiring Sight - sunset boat cruise with drinks - Head out on the Nile and enjoy a 3 hour cruise as the sunbegins to set over the Nubian landscape while enjoying alcoholic refreshments. Let your imagination take you back intime as you sail the same river that the Pharaohs once sailed; an absolute highlight 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 Abu Simbel near the southern Egyptian border. Often referred to as the Temples of Ramses II, the twoenormous sandstone structures at Abu Simbel were built in 1255 BC by Ramses II to commemorate himself and hisfavorite wife Nefertari. The larger temple, dedicated to three major Egyptian deities, features four large statues ofRamses II on its facade, while the smaller temple is dedicated to the love goddess Hathor, with statues designed toembody Nefertari. Set on the banks of the artificial Lake Nasser, the structures were once in danger of being floodedwith the construction of the Aswan High Dam but were saved via an extensive project to cut the temples into piecesand move them to higher ground, where they are seen today. On the return to Aswan the rest of the day is free for youto make your own discoveries. On our return, we check in to our Nile cruise, which is home for the next 3 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 Kom Ombo Temple. Set dramatically on the bank of the Nile, 47 kilometresnorth of Aswan and 168 kilometres south of Luxor, the soaring, chunky columns of the Great Temple of Kom Ombo are amagnificent sight as you arrive from the river. Dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, the temple's finely carvedreliefs give a sense of this area's prominence as capital over the surrounding region during the Ptolemaic era. Today,Kom Ombo may be a sleepy agricultural backwater surrounded by sugar cane fields, but its prime position along theNile once made it one of Upper Egypt's most important centres. Wander through the temple's colonnades, gazing up atscenes of kingly propaganda, and you'll capture a feel of this glorious history for yourself. Return to the cruise boatwhere you’ll continue travelling upriver, with free time relaxing on the sundeck and taking in the surrounding sights –desert hills forming a backdrop to lush riverbanks, fishermen casting their nets and farmers working their land.

DAY 9Destination Edfu Luxor

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Movenpick Royal Lotus, or similar

Today finds you moored near Edfu, a beautifully preserved temple also dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Youcan disembark and discover the lively streets of Edfu town – get acquainted with the bustling town centre and purchasesome souvenirs at the bazaars.

Optional TourOptional Tour - Edfu Temple - continue to the temple, perhaps the best preserved in the whole country. The scale isincredibly impressive, with soaring sandstone walls covered in reliefs and hieroglyphics. You’ll pass through the GrandTemple entranceway into a colossal courtyard ringed with 32 towering columns, each richly decorated with patterns,and once the site of a great altar. The sense of awe that comes from touring this temple is incredible.

Please note: The only mode of transport available to visit the Edfu temple is by locally managed horse and carriages. As aresponsible travel focused business, animal welfare is extremely important to us and unfortunately, some operators ofthe horse and carriages have been found to be in breach of our animal welfare guidelines. It is for this reason we do notinclude the visit the Edfu Temple. While we recommend that you do not use the horse and carriage to visit the Temple,the decision is ultimately up to you and your guide can help arrange transport and ensure the best horses are used.

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

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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 you will explore themagnificent Karnak Temple, which is perhaps the most impressive of all the ancient Pharaoh’s' monumental works. Oneof the world's most celebrated temple complexes, Karnak is a house of the gods built over a period of some 200 years.Your guided tour of this vast temple of impressive pylons, obelisks and chapels will reveal its finest sections, such as theAvenue of Sphinxes and the Great Temple of Amun The rest of the day is free for you to relax, shop in the excellentbazaar or perhaps experience the atmosphere of a local teahouse.

Optional Inspiring SightOptional Inspiring Sight - Luxor Temple - Visit Luxor temple. The temple has been in almost continuous use as a placeof worship right up to the present day.Today, remains of this vast complex include the colossal Great Colonnade Hall,almost 61 meters long, with 28 twenty-one-foot-high columns, its decoration largely undertaken by Tutankhamunaround 1330 B.C.

DAY 11Destination Luxor

Meals included

Hotel 5 Sonesta Saint George Hotel, or similar

Today you will discover some of the many wonders of ancient Thebes. Our first stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two 17metre-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 over 60 tombs of pharaohs, many richly decorated with reliefs and paintings. Withyour leader, explore this sprawling and spectacular place, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (16th to 11th centuryBC) were secretly interred for all eternity, and where discoveries are still being made. Your guide will explain the historyand legends of these remarkable people, their funerary rites, and the significance of the many paintings andhieroglyphics, still well preserved in the deepest tombs. You will visit three of the most interesting royal tombs and thencontinue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning colonnaded building set against high cliffs that create aspectacular natural amphitheatre. One of Egypt’s greatest Queens, she built this temple to prove her importanceamong the ancestors. The afternoon is yours to explore – perhaps you'd like to shop in the market or visit the world's firstMummification Museum to discover the secrets of pharaonic preservation.

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DAY 12Destination Luxor Hurghada

Meals included Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel 5 Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort, or similar

Today you will farewell the magic of the Nile and drive east to the beachside town of Hurghada. The green Nile valley issoon left behind as you head out into the barren Eastern Desert. Passing through rocky hills, the glittering waters of theRed Sea soon come into view and the rugged bulk of the Sinai Peninsula looms through the haze on the opposite shore.A vibrant beach resort, Hurghada is by no means a typical ‘adventure destination’. After checking in to your hotel, take awalking 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 afternoon before the sunset, you will drive by 4X4 to the Hurghadadesert to a local Bedouin village for a tour to see their daily lives and traditions. Afterwards, take an incredible sunsetcamel safari to watch the changing colours on the sand dunes before returning for a Bedouin BBQ feast in the desert.After an unforgettable night, you will then drive back under star light and return to Hurghada.

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

Optional Inspiring SightOptional Inspiring Sight - In the afternoon before the sunset, you will drive by 4X4 to the Hurghada desert to a localBedouin village for a tour to see their daily lives and traditions. Afterwards, take an incredible sunset camel safari towatch the changing colours on the sand dunes before returning for a Bedouin BBQ feast in the desert. After anunforgettable night, you will 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 a free day to relax in this Red Sea beach side town.

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

Optional Inspiring SightOptional Inspiring Sight - Red Sea Snorkelling with lunch - Experience Egypt’s underwater splendours on this full-dayRed Sea snorkelling 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 the provided equipment and enjoy ample time to float through

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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 you will leave Hurghada and make the short flight back to Cairo. On the return to Cairo we make our way to theKhan El Khalili bazaar, even if you are not looking to buy taking a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthinedistrict, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye. We then continue to our hotel for free time at leisure.

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

Optional Inspiring SightOptional Inspiring Sight - Home Cooked dinner with an Egyptian family - Sit down for a home-cooked meal with a localfamily. During this experience, you'll get to visit a local family and learn about Middle Eastern traditions, Egyptian cultureand tasty food but most importantly, enjoy a delicious and authentic home cooked meal.

DAY 15Destination Cairo Amman

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel Marriott Hotel, or similar

Today, get ready for the next leg of your journey as you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Amman, Jordan.Welcome to Jordan, cosmopolitan and contemporary, yet steeped in biblical history. On arrival at Amman's Queen AliaInternational Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

DAY 16Destination Amman Jerash Amman

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel Marriott Hotel, or similar

After breakfast enjoy an Amman city tour to explore this ancient city. Amman is a bustling modern city. The historicalplaces are located in downtown, where we visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period.Then we have a visit to the Archaeological Museum, housing an excellent collection of several Dead Sea Scrolls. We stroll

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via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, to the Roman Theater from the 2nd century with 6000 seats.Afterwards you will have a short drive north (approximately 1 hour) to Jerash, once one of the grandest ancient Romancities in the world. These are some of the best ruins Greco-Roman ruins around. Reaching its zenith as a favourite of theemperor Hadrian, it has a striking collection of archways and theatres, baths, public buildings and colonnaded streets,and is a beautiful place to spend a morning exploring. Grand ionic columns encircle the city's centrepiece, the OvalPlaza, a wonderfully atmospheric place to linger after exploring Jerash's riches.

DAY 17Destination Amman Petra

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel Marriott Hotel, or similar

Today, you will head to the red rose city of Petra. Enroute we drive to Madaba, home to a number of fine Byzantinemosaics. Visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George and see an impressive mosaic map of the Holy Land that clearlydepicts Palestine and Lower Egypt around 550 AD. Continue to the ancient village at Dana, on the edge of the DanaBiosphere Reserve, where local artisans sell attractive silver jewellery and charms.

Later, the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak makes as imposing sight as you make the short drive up to it. It wasoriginally built to protect the eastern flank of the Latin Kingdom and its trade routes to the sea before it fell to Saladin in1189. Stroll the site and discover a small chapel, original gatehouse, and find out where a long, dark secret passage leads.

DAY 18Destination Petra

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel Marriott Hotel, or similar

Great ready today for Petra! Petra is justifiably on most people’s list of ‘must-visit’ places. It is the jewel of Jordan, the lostcity of the biblical Nabateans, an impressive series of tombs and dwellings hidden behind ornate façades carved directlyinto the rock. Dating back to the 6th century BC, the site was lost to Western minds until it was rediscovered in 1812 by aSwiss explorer. The iconic Petra view – the Treasury's glorious façade, glimpsed from the narrow cleft known as the Siq –is arguably the single most striking sight of the entire region. The first taste of this exquisite craftsmanship among suchstark scenery is a moment that manages to be both eagerly anticipated and also an almost surreal surprise. The Siqleads through the rock and is sometimes only a few metres wide, with walls soaring up to 180 metres on either side, andit is impossible not to imagine the armies and traders who made their way down here in the ancient times. Petra's

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greatest surprise, however, is its size. With your guide you will explore the old Roman road, amphitheatre and several oldtombs. You will also climb up to the second beautiful façade of the Monastery, from where you will have a magnificentview of the entire site. This is a memorable day exploring a truly extraordinary destination, a highlight of your trip.

DAY 19Destination Petra Wadi Rum

Meals included Breakfast, dinner

Hotel Memories Aicha Luxury Camp, or similar

This morning is free at leisure. After lunch (not included) we continue to the village of Rum and a browse around theexcellent and informative visitor's centre, you will visit several of Wadi Rum's distinctive rock formations and soak in thevast silence and spectacular desert landscapes. Wadi Rum is a truly beautiful place with towering sandstone mountains.It is very deserving of the time you will be spending here, with the wind-sculpted rock formations changing huethroughout the day from sunrise to sunset. You will also meet your Bedouin friends and ride camels to your traditionalBedouin tent situated deep within Wadi Rum. The Bedouins live in scattered camps throughout the area. You will enjoyan evening with them at one of their camps, which is set in an amazing location. Wadi Rum is probably best known forits connection with the enigmatic British officer T.E. Lawrence, who was based here during the Great Arab Revolt of 1917-18. Much of David Lean's movie on his exploits, 'Lawrence of Arabia', was actually filmed in Wadi Rum.

DAY 20Destination Wadi Rum Dead Sea Amman

Meals included Breakfast, lunch

Hotel Marriott Hotel, or similar

After waking up in the unique surrounds of the luxury camp this morning, you will enjoy a walk around the area (thelength of the walk will depend on how energetic you are feeling) before scaling one of the large dunes to enjoysensational views of the surrounding area. Keen photographers will be delighted. You will also meet your Bedouinfriends and ride camels across the Wadi Rum desert. Make sure you pack your swim wear today, because in theafternoon you can wash off the dust from exploring ruins with a dip like no other. Drive approximately 1.5 hours to spendthe afternoon on the shores of the Dead Sea. Named for the dearth of life in its waters, this lake is so intensely salty thatthe density of the water makes swimming and getting underneath the surface very difficult. Floating on the surfacewithout any sort of lilo makes for a unique pleasure though. Afterwards you will return to Amman for the evening.

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DAY 21Destination Amman Australia

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel N/A

Unfortunately, today marks the end of your incredible tour through Egypt and Jordan. At the appropriate time, you willbe transferred to the airport to board your flight home.

DAY 22Destination Australia

Meals included

Hotel N/A

Arrive home today

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Inclusions

WHAT'S INCLUDED Return international airfares with Emirates Internal Hurghada - Cairo // Cairo - Amman airfareAll airport transfers16 nights 5 star accommodation throughoutIncluding 2 nights at the incredible Le Meridien Pyramid Resort overlooking theGreat Pyramids of Giza 3 nights on-board a 5 star Nile cruiseOvernight train Cairo to Aswan 20 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinnersThe services of a professional English speaking escorted tour guide (1 Egypt and 1Jordan)In-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- El Alamin war museumEl Alamin - Commonwealth cemeteryAswan Elephantine IslandAbusimbel ExcursionKom Ombo - Kom Ombo TempleLuxor - Karnak TempleLuxor - Colossi of MemnonLuxor - Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)Luxor – Tut Ankh Amon TombLuxor - Hatshepsut TempleAmman - City tourJerash - Spectacular Roman ruinsPetra - Ruins of PetraWadi Rum - Desert wildernessDead Sea - Swimming in the Dead Sea

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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.Stay 1 nght at a luxury Wadi Rum camp under the stars.

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.

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DUBAI STOPOVER PACKAGE Dubai Stopover Package - $599 per person

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.

Fine Print

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT Secure your package with a deposit of $250 per person.

You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 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 or similar if unavailable).Internal flights with Egyptair / Royal Jordanian or similar.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 23kgs checked baggageOnce 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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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 (Amman): $300 per room per night (single ordouble/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 (Cairo): $60 per vehicle each way (1-2 people)Airport Transfers (Amman): $65 per vehicle each way (up to 4 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, 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 (Cairo): $60 per vehicle each way (1-2 people)Airport Transfers (Amman): $65 per vehicle each way (up to 4 people)

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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 2 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.

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

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 $1499 per person in addition to the twin share price.

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TRIPLE SHARE Not available

GROUP SIZE 2-16 people

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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