Overview
02N Cairo | 01N Aswan | 01N Edfu | 2N Luxor
Tour Highlights
- Kefren and Micerinos
- impressive Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen
- Citadel of Saladin
- Alabaster Mosque
- Hanging Church
- Red Granite Quarry
- Unfinished Obelisk
- High Aswan Dam
- Nile River
- Temple of Philae
- elucca ride on the river
- Temple of Kom Ombo
- Nile River level measurement system
- mummified crocodile
- Temple of Edfu
- Esna lock
- Valley of the Artisans
- temple of Medinet Habu
- the temple of Ramses II
- Colossi of the Memnon
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari)
- LUXOR MUSEUM
- LUXOR TEMPLE
- temple of Amun-Ra
- KARNAK
Itinerary
Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch included. Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.
Transfer to the airport early in the morning to depart by regular flight (included) to ASWAN. Arrival and transfer to the ship, embarkation procedures and accommodation. In Aswan you will visit the Red Granite Quarry, where the famous Unfinished Obelisk is located. We will observe the ingenious procedure used by the ancient Egyptians for the extraction of granite blocks. We will also visit the High Aswan Dam, a huge engineering work that retains the waters of the Nile. We will visit the beautiful Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on a small island that can only be accessed by boat. Finally, we will enjoy a felucca ride on the river, typical fishing boats. Full board. Accommodation on board.
Navigation to KOM OMBO. In the morning we will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique temple dedicated to two Gods, Sobek and Haroesis, where there is a Nilometer (ancient Nile River level measurement system) and a mummified crocodile. Departure to EDFU. Arrival and transfer by carriage to visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the God Horus (represented by a Falcon), it was in the past partially covered by silt during the periodic floods of the Nile. Once the rescue and restoration work finished, we found one of the most beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic era in an exceptional state of conservation. Full board on board.
Full Board on board. Navigation to Luxor crossing the Esna lock. Arrival in LUXOR and free afternoon. Night on board.
During our stay in Luxor we will get to know one of the most impressive ancient cities on the planet. Early in the morning, from our hotel we will take a private boat to cross the Nile River, with its peace and impressive views early in the morning, we go to the west bank. We visited the "Valley of the Artisans" Deir el-Medina, a little-visited place, here they lived and are the tombs of great builders and craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. We will visit three tombs, their paintings show scenes of daily life at that time. After that, we visit the fantastic temple of Medinet Habu, the temple of Ramses II, large and magnificently preserved, its scenes of wars will surprise us. We stopped in front of the Colossi of the Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenhotep II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE QUEENS where the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) is located, considered the first woman to occupy the position of pharaoh. We also visit the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS where the tombs of the main pharaohs are hidden. Among these tombs, composed of several rooms and corridors leading to the corresponding burial chambers (we include, in addition to the general admission, a ride in an electric cart to access the enclosure and tomb of Ramses -which requires additional entry-). Return to the east bank of Luxor. Free time for lunch.In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the most important religious complex in Ancient Egypt, highlighting the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our guide will take us to the little-crowded temple of Khinsu. We will also visit the LUXOR MUSEUM, which shows us an impressive collection of objects and mummies found in this area. After dark we include the entrance to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its lighting makes it magical at this time. Time to walk in the commercial area (souk) near the temple.Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climatological factors and procuring to visit the different locations at times of less affluence.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- Includes departure transfer
- City tour in: CAIRO
- Excursion: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon
- Boat: Typical sailing boats felucca and show typical dance beduina
- Transfer: Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk
- Ticket admission: Red Granite Quarry and Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Aswan Dam, Temple of Horus , Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque , Temple of Kom Ombo , Necropolis of Thebas, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu
- Flights included: Cairo-Aswan
- 4 Lunch included in: Aswan, Aswan, CAIRO, Esna
- 3 dinner included in: Aswan, Edfu, Luxor
Exclusion
- Flight Cost Extra (unless not mentioned in the Package Cost)
- Visa Charges
- Travel insurance (Mandatory)
- Peak season, weekend and special event surcharges
- All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
- Expenses of personal nature like medical expenses, Phone Calls
- Portages at hotels, airport & sea ports
- Entrance Fee to Any Sites or Activities (unless not mentioned in Inclusions) and Camera Permit Fees.
- Tips to Guides/Chauffeurs.
- Lunch, or any extra Meal not mentioned on the above Inclusions/Program during the Tour.
- Early Check in or Late Check out Charges.
- Any service not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions.
Terms & Conditions
Please Note:
- This is just a Quotation. No Booking has made yet. Hotels/ Flights are subject to Availability at the Time of Booking.
- Confirmation of Hotel Rooms is subject to the Availability or else we will suggest you to similar option before Confirmation.
- Please Note Standard Check-In Time is 13:00Hrs and Check-Out is 10:00Hrs. Early Check-In will be as per Hotel Policy which may Cost Extra Amount at the Time of Arrival.
- Transfer with All Sightseeing as per itinerary on disposal basis from 08:00AM to 07:00PM.
- Vehicle will be given Point to Point as per itinerary.
- The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
- Copy of Passport & Copy of Pan Card of guest is mandatory at the time of confirmation.
- Visa Will be as per the Countries policy
- Compulsory Christmas (24th Dec) & New Year (31st Dec) Gala Dinner
- Please note that entrance fees to sites are not included. The tourists will have to purchase the tickets at the entrance.
- Above rates are not valid during any trade fair/special events, etc.
- Flight Ticket Cost are subject to availability at the time of Booking. Due to any reason if airlines cancel or reschedule the flight. All the changes will be as per Airline Policy only. Lapwing Vacations will not be responsible for the same.
- If any airline is delayed or cancelled, Lapwing Vacations is not responsible for any compensation for hotel, meals, sightseeing or any other claim.
- It is not advisable to travel during night, if necessary it will be charged extra.
- Any cause arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, strikes, etc. to be borne by client which is directly payable on the spot.
- All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination.
- Any sightseeing missed due to natural calamities/ weather condition is Non-Refundable.
- There will not be any refund provided for any services not utilized during the tour.
- Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu and are on a buffet system basis. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra. In room dining will be at an additional cost and has a different menu altogether. For any food related service issue we will not be responsible
- If guest wish to have a Vegetarian Meal, they have to inform us prior to travel. Availability of Vegetarian Food will be as per Hotel Policy.
- All Activities can be booked directly at different prices by guest in the destination point. Company & Drivers will not be responsible for any cost fluctuations.
- Confirmation/ Voucher of the Final Packages are Subject to Receipt of 100% Payment.
Payment Policy:
- Receipt of 30% of the Package Value in Advance.
- Full Payment must be done before 10 Days of Travelling.
- For Booking of Tents in Statue of Unity Tent City / White Rann Resort & Rann Utsav-The Tent City at Kutch, 100% Payment is to be paid on the Time of Confirmation.
- During Festive Season, if the travel dates are falling under Diwali/Christmas/New Year or any other festival Dates then 100% Payment is required at the Time of Confirmation.
- If Air Ticket is included in the Package, then Full Cost of Air Ticket to be paid at the Time of Booking.
- All the Payment procedures has to be cleared atleast 02 Day Prior to Guest Arrival. NO CASH Payment will be accepted on Arrival as per our company’s policy.
- The Payment can be made by NEFT, IMPS, Net Banking, Google Pay, Cheque or Cash Only.
- The Payment can also be made by Debit/Credit Cards with Extra Cost of 2.5% applicable on Total Payment Price.
- Once the Invoice is generated, No further Discounts will be entertained.
- If the Agent/Guest requires GST Input Invoice, in that case Agent/Guest have to provide their GST Certificate at the time of Confirmation. No Amendment will be entertained after the completion of Tour.
- In case of any Cancellations, please refer to Cancellation Policy below and Refund will be processed within 07 working days as per the terms in Bank Account only.
Reservation Policy:
- Confirmation of Hotel Rooms is subject to the Availability. If the suggested Hotels are NOT available at the Time of Confirmation, then we will provide you the similar option for the same before confirming any hotel.
- For above mentioned, the Package Cost may vary based on the Hotels options selected or based on the Room Category available.
- Confirmation of the Package is subject to Receipt of 100% Payment i.e., 50% of the Payment as Advance and Balance to be Paid before 10 Days of your Tour starts.
- Once the Tour Starts, NO CHANGES / AMENDMENTS are possible which will affect the tour i.e Change of Hotels or Vehicles (without a genuine reason) or Change of Destinations / Sightseeings or Adding of Destinations / Sightseeings.
- All the agents/guests are strongly recommended to check and verify their booking thoroughly once they receive the e-mail confirmation from Lapwing Vacations Pvt. Ltd. Please contact our travel experts if there is any incorrect or incomplete information, which needs to be altered or changed. In case of any changes or amendments, certain elements of the holiday package are non-refundable. We cannot be held responsible if inaccuracies are not notified by the passenger within 1 day of sending out the booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation within 30 Days prior to the Arrival Date of the Land Packages/ Hotel Booking/ Transportation: No Retention Charges.
- Cancellation within 15 Days prior to the Arrival Date of the Land Packages/ Hotel Booking/ Transportation: 50% Retention.
- Cancellation within 10 Days prior to the Arrival Date of the Land Packages/ Hotel Booking/ Transportation or Non-Utilization of the same: 100% Retention.
- With regards to Booking of Tents at Statue of Unity & Kutch Rann Utsav, Cancellation formalities will be applicable as per their policy. We will not be liable for the same.
- For Diwali/Christmas/New Year or any other Festive Months, Cancellation of the booking will not be entertained and if done then the payment is non-refundable i.e. Cancellation during Festive Season will be 100% Retention.
- Due to COVID-19, Any Cancellation due to these reasons, will be liable for refund as per Hotel Policy only. In that case, if the Hotel offers us the Credit Note, then we are bound to provide you with the same.
- Please Note: If in case of Air Ticket Cancellation – Charges will be as per Airline Company Policy (Please Check before booking the Tickets) Lapwing Vacations are not liable for any charges taken by Airlines for any cancellations or changes. If Airline Reschedule the Time or Date of any flight due to which if further tour gets effected, we will not be liable to make any changes in the Land Package and there will not be any reimbursement for the same.
Terms & Conditions:
- The above Itinerary is suggested Tour Plan. The company is responsible for only those services which are charged from the Agent/Guest. All other services which are not Paid by the Agent/Guest to the Company are suggested services and Company is nowhere bound to provide that services or Pay the Cost for the same.
- Check-In and Check-Out Timing of the Hotel will be according to the Timing of the respective Hotels.
- Company is not responsible for compensating any Loss or Additional Cost incurred by the Guest while taking the Tour.
- Company is not responsible, nor liable for any damage, loss or injury caused to any passenger while taking the Tour.
- All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well-being.
- Preponing or postponing a confirmed tour may result in supplement cost depending on individual Hotel & Transport Policies.
- It is not advisable to travel during night, if necessary, it will be charged extra.
- Any cause arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, strikes, etc. to be borne by client which is directly payable on the spot.
- All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination.
- Any sightseeing missed due to natural calamities/ weather condition is Non-Refundable.
- Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu and are on a buffet system basis. Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra. In room dining will be at an additional cost and has a different menu altogether. For any food related service issue we will not be responsible.
- Any Entrance Tickets / Activities can be booked directly at different prices by guest in the destination point. Company & Drivers will not be responsible for any cost fluctuations.
- The holiday package cost might fluctuate during peak dates, due to festivals or holidays or other high occupancy dates.
- If some of the sightseeing/attractions stated in the first day of the itinerary remains unvisited due to lack of time, then we will try to cover those in the next day. But if due to lack of time or Public / Sightseeing holiday, if again that sightseeing remains unvisited even after the changes made, then there will not be any reimbursement.
- On Monday almost all the major Sightseeings are closed. If your arrival is on Monday, we will try to modify the itinerary within the allotted days, but still some places may remain unvisited and we won’t take responsibility of the same.
- All services will be as per those specified / confirmed and paid for as per Service Vouchers. If you avail any service which is not included in the Holiday package or get yourself upgraded, then the payment for the same will have to be cleared by Agent/Guest directly.
- In case of holiday packages where a minimum number of passengers have been indicated by the passenger, any increase or decrease in the number of passengers may result in change of the total holiday package cost.
- No refunds will be provided for unused transportation mentioned in the itinerary for voluntary modifications made by the traveller or Missed by them. No partial refunds or credits will be provided for any unused services on the tour.
- The KMs mentioned are blocked on basis of the Days of Travel and if travel done by guest is within or lesser than the Blocked KMs or Passengers not using all the KMs as mentioned in the package, then in that case it will not be given a cash equivalent or reduction/ concession in their tour package.
- Please note that you are visiting a place which has limited facilities and therefore you may have some inconvenience although we would try our best to make your tour hassle free.
