5 Star Jewels of The Nile

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the ancient wonders of Egypt on tour
• Visit Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor and more
• Discover the wonder of the mighty Sphinx and Pyramids at Giza
• Explore Memphis, the 3rd Millennium BC ancient capital of Egypt
• Visit Sakkara and the first real pyramid to be constructed in ancient Egypt
• Tour the Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites
• Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo
• See the mediaeval Salah El-din citadel and fortress
• Visit the best of Old Cairo on a guided tour
• Explore the beauty of the Nile on a 5-star river cruise
• See the Temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile
• Admire the beauty of Karnak Temple and its avenue of sphinxes
• See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Marvel at the seated statues of the Colossi of Memnon
• Visit the extraordinary Temple of Horus
• Travel by horse and carriage to the Temple of Edfu
• Visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis
• See the famous Aswan High Dam
• Sail down the Nile and around Elephantine Island aboard a traditional felucca boat
• Witness local rural Egyptian life as you cruise the Nile
• Visit the temples of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek
• Discover the Great Temple of Abydos, a centre of worship for the god Osiris
• Enjoy a free day in Cairo

FLIGHTS

• Return international full-service flights (economy flights)
• Return internal flight (economy class) in Egypt: Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo

CRUISE

• 3 night 5-star Nile Cruise aboard the MS Royal Esadora Nile
• Admire the changing views in a Deluxe Outside Cabin

ACCOMMODATION

• 6 nights in 5-star hotel accommodation on tour

DINING

• Enjoy 15 meals including all meals while cruising

TOUR ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking Egyptologist Tour Leader and Guide
• Airline taxes and surcharges
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• One water bottle during sightseeing only

TRANSPORT

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles

TRANSFERS

• Return airport and cruise port transfers

UPGRADES

• Arrive early pre-tour in Cairo, Egypt
• Stay behind post-tour in Cairo, Egypt
• Stopover packages pre or post-tour in Dubai, Doha or Muscat
• Flight upgrades available on select airlines
• Day 6 optional activity: Abu Simbel Tour

Day 1 Australia or New Zealand - Cairo, Egypt

Day 2 Welcome to Cairo

Day 3 Pyramids of Giza - Sphinx - Sakkara & Memphis Tour

Day 4 Egyptian Museum - Salah El Deen Citadel - Muhammad Ali Mosque & Old Cairo

Day 5 Cairo - Aswan - Temple of Philae - Begin 3-Night 5-Star Nile Cruise

Day 6 Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

Day 7 Edfu - Temple of Horus - Luxor - Karnak Temple

Day 8 Luxor - Valley of The Kings Tour

Day 9 Luxor - Dendera - Temple of Hathor & Abydos

Day 10 Luxor - Cairo Free Day

Day 11 Cairo, Egypt - Australia or New Zealand

Day 12 Arrive in Australia/New Zealand

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 2nd November 2025.
 
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 
 
Single Traveller Supplement  
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $850 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.
 
Departure Dates  
2024 
November: 4 
 
2025 
March: *9
April: 27
May: 18
August: *24
September: *7
October: 12
November: 2
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.  
 
Surcharges 
Please note:
• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $300 per person.
 
Departure Cities  
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Auckland
 
Departure City Surcharges  
*Brisbane or Adelaide: $200 per person
*Auckland $650 per person 

International Full-Service Airline(s) Used  
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Airlines: Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines and airline codeshare partners (subject to availability).
Please note: TripADeal 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.
 
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 will miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact TripADeal as soon as possible to make arrangements. 
 
Preferred Airline Surcharge  
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Emirates: $500 per person 
• Qatar Airways: $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.
 
Arrive Early Options
Cairo, Egypt: $300 per person, subject to availability  
High season dates: up to $500 per person, subject to availability
Please note: 
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via the TripADeal website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024 
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026
 
Stay Behind Options
Cairo, Egypt: $300 per person, subject to availability 
High season dates: up to $500 per person, subject to availability
Please note: 
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact TripADeal to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024 
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026
 
Stopover Packages   
* Dubai
Twin share: $1000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way 
* Doha
Twin share: $1000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way 
* Muscat
Twin share: $800 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,300 one way
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
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 guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed 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.
• A stopover is also not available during the following dates:
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2024
Doha Grand Prix: October 2024
Doha MotoGP: November 2024
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): November 2024 
Please note: the exact date for the 2024 dates 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, subject to aircraft configuration.
 
Internal Domestic Flight Information  
Baggage allowance per person
1 x 23kg of checked baggage
1 x 7kg of carry-on baggage

'MS Royal Esadora Nile' Ship  
Built in 2006, this five-star Nile cruise boat offers superior levels of accommodation with its elegant and contemporary design and large public areas creating a stylish environment from which to enjoy your cruise experience. The owners have taken their love of Italian architecture and furnishings to create a boutique-styled Nile Cruise boat that is full of individual themes without being too fussy.
 
The Royal Esadora offers its guests a modern cruising experience with the latest features to ensure the safety and comfort of those aboard. The ship has five decks with a host of onboard facilities to make your cruising adventure as enjoyable as possible including a large sun deck with a bar, a swimming pool, and two restaurants.
 
Facilities  
Fully air-conditioned cabins (individually controlled)
Marine satellite TV 
LCD Television in all cabins
Cabins are equipped with private W/C, shower and hair dryer
Sound System, safety box & Mini bar in all cabins
Front office available 24 hours
Internet service available for a fee
Laundry service
Large sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar
Gift shop
Doctor available
International telephone and fax service for a fee
Fitness equipment – Sauna and massage
Major credit cards accepted
Main Restaurant, Lounge Bar & Sun Deck Bar

Accommodation Used:
5-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
- Cairo: Concorde El Salam (By Royal Tulip)
- Luxor: Steigenberger Achti Hotel
 
5-Star Cruise (Self-Rated)
- Nile Cruise: MS Royal Esadora Nile or similar
 
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.
 
Extra Nights  
Not available at check-out. 
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.
 
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.
 
Triple Share  
No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. 
Please note: Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding.
 
Bedding Configuration  
Twin or double bedding (subject to availability).

Minimum group size 16, maximum group size 26 per vehicle.
 
Optional Tours/Activities  
Day 6: Abu Simbel Tour (includes coach, guide & entrance fees)- $125 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
• Mandatory Supplement: $10 USD per person per day, to cover expected tipping for guide, ship crew, hotel porters and drivers (payable at the beginning of the tour)
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

A tourist visa is a strict requirement when travelling to Egypt on an Australian 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 may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
 
Please note:  
• 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.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer 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. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).