13 Day Discover Egypt & Jordan

• Incredible sightseeing and experiences including Jordan's Amman Citadel, ancient Roman ruins of Jerash, the ancient city of Petra, floating in the Dead Sea, felucca sailing in Egypt, the temples of Luxor, Valley of the Kings and the Pyramids of Giza
• 10 nights in comfortable, 3 and 4-star accommodation
• 1 night sailing on a traditional felucca on the Nile
• Overnight desert stay, hosted by local Bedouins in enchanting Wadi Rum with a 4x4 desert Jeep safari
• Airport transfers included on the first and last day of tour
• Flight from Amman to Cairo
• Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
• Fully escorted by professional, English-speaking tour guides in each country
• Comfortable, dedicated transportation throughout
• In-depth sightseeing (entry fees may apply. Refer to Exclusions)

• Amman – See the historic sights of Jordan's capital, including Umayyad Palace, Byzantine Church and the 2nd-century Roman theatre
• Amman – Take in the views from the ancient Citadel on the highest hill in Amman
• Aswan – Visit the beautiful Temple of Isis (the goddess of health, marriage and wisdom)on Philae Island
• Petra – Experience the jewel of Jordan; with its impressive, beautiful ruins
• Wadi Rum – Enjoy a 4x4 Jeep safari through the stunning desert landscape and spend the night at a traditional Bedouin desert camp
• Cairo – See the greatest iconic structures ever created by man, the spellbinding Pyramids and the Sphinx
• Nile River – Enjoy a leisurely sail along this mighty river in an authentic felucca, a traditional sailboat
• Jerash – See the Greco-Roman ruins, once one of the grandest ancient Roman cities in the world
• Luxor – Discover wonderfully-preserved reminders of the Pharaohs, like Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Medinat Habu, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
• Luxor – Explore the spectacular royal burial site of the Valley of the Kings
• Madaba – See the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George with its impressive mosaic map of the Holy Land

This package includes international airfares or has the option of adding international airfares to your booking when selecting your departure city.

If international airfares are included this will be stated in the ‘Inclusions’ section

Alternatively, if international airfares can be added to your booking you will be able to select your departure city after clicking ‘Book Now’ and a cost will be stated next to your selected departure city. This cost will then be added to your booking and flights will be added to your booking.

Conditions of flights for this package bookable by Inspiring Vacations:

• Flight Offer valid from select departure cities within the purchase path only
• Flights will be booked with the best available airline/s with luggage included. Low-cost carriers may be booked in conjunction with a full-service airline. Depending on the carrier, entertainment and meals may not be included but payable at an extra cost on-board. We cannot specify or guarantee the airline booked. If you would like a specific airline, please request this at the time of purchase. To make a flight request, please click ‘Book Now’ and select Would you like us to contact you around our flight service?  By selecting this option you will be sent a request form after completing your purchases to make your request. 
• Flights may not be direct and may include multiple connections
• Due to disrupted airline schedules globally with the pandemic, stopovers/transit times may be longer than usual (up to 12 hours in duration in some circumstances).
• Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable; any changes will be subject to the airline rules, Airline change fees and an Inspiring Vacations change fee of $250 per person.
• Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required at the time of submitting your traveller booking form. Any error in the names submitted will be subject to an Inspiring Vacations name change fee of $150 plus any applicable fees charged by the airline, or the ticket may be non-refundable with the purchase of a new ticket required. 
• If the required booking class is unavailable at time of booking, surcharges may apply. Total cost is final only at time of ticketing. Once issued, air tickets are subject to amendment and cancellation fees or may be non-refundable
• Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are outside of our control. It is important that you, as the customer, stay up-to-date with the latest airline schedule information prior to your departure. If a schedule change results in extended transits or an earlier/later departure from your destination, any additional accommodation or alternative arrangements will be at the traveler's expense.
• After booking, the price payable may be subject to change as a result of factors beyond the control of Inspiring Vacations. Inspiring Vacations reserves the right to increase the price payable and this will be reflected on the customer's invoice. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, airline taxes, airfare increases and fuel surcharges.
• Internal airfares (where applicable and included in the itinerary) will be using a local carrier and may include low-cost carriers without meals or entertainment. Checked baggage will still be included for each passenger. Any additional baggage required is payable at time of check-in. 
• If you are travelling with another party on a separate booking, we cannot guarantee that the same flights will be booked for all parties, as this strictly depends on availability. 
• You will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters are not included. If travelling over the recommended amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable directly.
• In the event of that you no-show on your scheduled flight, please be aware the airline will require you to pay a no show fee, Airline reissue fee plus any additional airfare and taxes. Inspiring Vacations will also charge a $250 admin fee to assist re accommodating you on the next available flight. Please note that depending on the airline's policy, purchasing a new ticket may be required.

Baggage

Included baggage differs based on your country of origin. Included baggage will be as per the following:

Baggage allowances provided by the airline might differ to the values stated above. However limitations are required due to transport storage restrictions on your selected tour or package.

Flight requests, amendments or preferences

We understand customers may wish to request changes to their included airfares. If you wish to fly with a certain airline, land at a certain time or change your flight in other ways we will gladly provide you with a personalised quote tailored to your specific requirements.

To make a flight request, please click ‘Book Now’ and select Would you like us to contact you around our flight service?  By selecting this option you will be sent a request form after completing your purchase to make your request.

We would be more than happy to provide you with a quote for the following requests:

• Airline Preferences - You may wish to fly with a particular airline
• Cabin Preferences - These include upgrading to premium economy or business class
• Extensions (start and end cities must remain the same) - You may request to extend your stay pre or post tour.
• Meal Requests - You may request a specific meal for dietary requirements.
• Seat Requests - If you would like to request particular seating. However please note, not all airlines allow the selection of pre-purchased seat arrangements.

We are currently unable to provide a quote for the following requests:

• Stopovers - Is where you might want to stop in transit for a certain amount of days prior to your tour or after your tour.
• One way flights
• Different start or end city to the tour - you may not amend the arrival or departure city of your itinerary. 
• Around the world tickets  - Is when a ticket includes multiple stops in different continents.
• Return home to a different city from the one you departed.
• Frequent Flyer point redemption - Is when an airline allows you to redeem points to pay for your flights or upgrade your ticket.  

If we can’t fulfill your request and you still wish to proceed with the booking, please select Land Only (excluding UK customers). This will allow you to travel on the land portion of the package without the included airfares. You will then be able to arrange your own flights separately.

FAQs

For more frequently asked questions please view our FAQs  section. 

Online check-in 

Some airlines may not permit online check-in where flights have been booked by a travel company. Where unavailable to do so online, you will be required to check-in at the airport. Inspiring Vacations cannot check-in online on behalf of our customers.

Fitness Requirements 
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a”3”

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Egypt & Jordan Tipping

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

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

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

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $512.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.

Triple Share
Not available.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi-trip journeys simply by clicking HERE.

Note that Inspiring Vacations cannot provide advice with regards to any insurance product.

Visa & Passport Information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.

Inspiring Vacations is not responsible for delays or missed portions of the holiday package resulting from incorrect travel documents or visas, or for denial of entry for not having the appropriate visa or valid passport.

Egypt
Most 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 documents approximately 30-40 days prior to departure.

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

Information required:

• Visa type (tourist)
• Entry type (single)
• Arrival date and departure date (no specific flight details are required)
• Passport information
• You have to upload a JPEG (only supported file type) of your passport
• The name of the host/tour operator, phone number, email address and street address
• Pay USD $25pp by credit card

Wait for it to be approved and you will be notified via email within approximately 48 hours.

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

• Passport with 6 months validity
• E-visa printout
• Travel itinerary (provided 30 days before departure)
• Hotel list (provided 30 days before departure)

Jordan
Your Jordanian visa is included as part of the tour package. You will receive your Jordanian visa on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport from our tour representative.

NOTE:  Our 12 Day Jordan & Israel Holy Lands Tour, does require you to arrange your own visa.
You'll need a visa to visit Jordan. If you are visiting for tourism, you can get a single-entry visa valid for one month on arrival at the airports or at the Sheikh Hussein/North Border crossing at the Jordan/Israel border. Entry visas are not issued at the Wadi Araba/South Border crossing (Aqaba/Eilat) or the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge (the other crossing on the Jordan/Israel border).

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.

Group Size
Maximum of  40 people

Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels: 

• Fully Escorted - This tour is fully escorted by an expert English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.

• International airfares (optional)
• Visas
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Tipping
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entry Fees

Whilst we do out utmost to keep these entrance fees up to date, they do change often and so the entrance fees below should be treated as a guideline.
Entrance fees are not included in the tour price.
Egypt (Local Currency - Egyptian Pound or Jordanian Dinar).

• Aswan - Temple of Philae EGP 100 
  
• Cairo - Giza Pyramids EGP 160 
  
• Cairo - Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) EGP 360 
  
• Cairo - The Sphinx - Free 
  
• Luxor - Colossi of Memnon - Free 
  
• Luxor - Karnak Temple EGP 150
  
• Luxor - Medinat Habu EGP 60
  
• Luxor - Queen Hatshepsut Temple EGP 100 
  
• Luxor - Valley of the Kings EGP 200
  
• Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Tif Taf train EGP 4 
  
• Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Tutankhamen's Tomb (Optional) EGP 250 
  
• Luxor Temple EGP 140 
  
• Amman - Citadel JOD 3 
  
• Jerash - Ancient Roman Site JOD 10 
  
• Kerak - Crusader Castle JOD 2 
  
• Mt. Nebo - Panoramic Views JOD 2 
  
• Petra JOD 50 
  
• Wadi Rum JOD 5 
  
• Total (Jordan) JOD 72

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