Cairo and Luxor Tours
EGYPT
October 13-20, 2019
First Class Travel and Vacations would like to present its first travel package for Cairo, Egypt.
Air+Land Package Prices:
$2,899 - double occupancy
$3,499 - single occupancy
additional rates listed below
$200 deposit (per person)
$100 Monthly Payments (larger payments are encouraged)
FINAL BALANCE DUE: JUNE 13, 2019
A valid US Passport is required
Details
Cairo and Luxor Tours
Cairo, Egypt’s wide spread capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square where you will find the colossal Egyptian Museum, a collection of antiquities including royal mummies and King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, you can see Giza which is the site of the historic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC.
October 13-20, 2019
$2,899 double occupancy
(two twin or one king size bed)
$3,499 single occupancy
(one king size bed)
$200 deposit (per person) will lock in the current rate
(NON REFUNDABLE)
Monthly payments of $100 or more is required to maintain your reservations. Larger payments are strongly encouraged to ensure all financial deadlines are met.
FINAL DUE DATE: JUNE 13, 2019
Land Only Package: includes everything BUT airfare & airport transfers.
$1,690 per person (double)
$2,190 per person (single)
INCLUDES:
All Airfare
Airport transfers
All Ground Transportation
Two Hotel Resort/Spa Accommodations
Some Meals
On-Site Travel Agent
All taxes and fees
Departure City: JFK
Accommodations:
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Hilton Luxor Hotel & Resort
4 Excursions: Tour Cairo, Africa's Largest City
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel Insurance
Excursions not listed above
Upgrades (airline/hotels)
Gratuity when dining outside of the group
Valid PASSPORT is required.
Expiration date must be October 2019 or later.
NOTE: All negotiated rooms are standard. All airline seats are economy. Upgrades are not offered with group travel.
*Hotel accommodations are based on availability and is subject to change, another 4/5 star hotel may be used.
Itinerary
Departure Day Info
Departure City: JFK ONLY
Hotel Accommodations:
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Founded on the site of Babylon, near the ruins of ancient Memphis, Cairo has been the largest city in Africa for centuries. Modern Cairo encompasses many former cities and their monuments: the pyramids of Pharaohs; early Christian monasteries and churches; Salah Al-Din's Citadel; mosques of the Mamluk and Ottoman sultans. Five thousand years of culture are concentrated here, at the center of three continents. Travel through time in a city that is a living index to civilization. Enjoy the comforts of a cosmopolitan twentieth-century capital.
Daily Itinerary
OCTOBER 13: DEPART JFK - We will depart the Washington DC area (approximately 10am), by tour bus and leave for JFK International Airport. Egypt Air flight departs at 6:30pm for a NON-STOP flight to Cairo (10.5 hours).
OCTOBER 14: We will arrive in Cairo (about 10:30am), and be met by the English speaking tour guide. Visa documentation will be waiting (fee is included). You will be required to show your passport again. Transportation by tour bus to the Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino. Upon arrival at the hotel, a buffet lunch (included) will be provided. Check-in begins at 2pm.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Accommodations: Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, deluxe room
OCTOBER 15: CAIRO (Breakfast) - (INCLUDED TOUR) Breakfast is included. Today you will enjoy a half day visit to the Pyramids and the Sphinx with a camel ride included (Excursion #1). The Pyramids were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Built from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high by 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. Rest of day to relax or explore on your own.
OCTOBER 16: CAIRO (Breakfast) - (INCLUDED TOUR) Breakfast is included. Today you will visit the Egyptian Museum (Excursion #2), the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic and Graeco Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egypt's kings and King Tutankhamun's treasures.
Return to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.
OCTOBER 17: LUXOR (Breakfast) - Breakfast is included. Bus transportation to Cairo International Airport to catch the 1.5 hour flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, bus transportation to the Hilton Luxor Hotel and Resort.
Rest of day to relax or explore on your own.
OCTOBER 18: LUXOR (Breakfast) - Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a full day visit to the East and West Bank (Excursions #3 and #4). Visits are made to the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple. The Luxor Temple was built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak comprises of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun, are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth. A 2 hour stop for lunch is provided at your expense.
OCTOBER 19: LUXOR (Breakfast) - Breakfast at the hotel is included. Optional tour: Hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings ($159 per person) Day is at leisure.
OCTOBER 20: DEPART (Breakfast) - Breakfast at the hotel is included. Check out and prepare to be transferred by tour bus to the Luxor International Airport for the 1.5 hour flight to Cairo. From Cairo International Airport, catch return NON-STOP flight to JFK (NYC). Flight arrives approximately 3:30pm (same day). Return bus ride to the same pick-up spot is included (4 hours).
OCTOBER 20: RETURN TO JFK AIRPORT
REFUND POLICY: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER BOOKING. Deposits and payments are non-refundable and non transferable.
We recommend that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For more information on the available plans or to enroll, go to www.travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 20-0141.
Travel Insurance is underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. W20
After completing the reservation and submitting your deposit, you will receive an invoice (within 24-48 hours) from Freshbooks, Inc. Please check your spam/junk folders. All discounts and deposit amounts paid will be shown on your invoice. In addition, you will receive two emails: 1). vital information pertaining to your reservation; 2). information pertaining to travel insurance.
Excursion Info
Included Excursions
Pyramids & Camel Ride: Pyramids and the Sphinx with a camel ride included (Excursion #1). The Pyramids were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC). Built from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high by 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body.
Egyptian Museum & Bazaar: Visit to the Egyptian Museum, the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic and Graeco Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egypt's kings and King Tutankhamun's treasures. You will also visit the Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Luxor & Karnak Temples: East and West Bank (Excursions #3 and #4). Visits are made to the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple. The Luxor Temple was built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak comprises of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun, are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth. A 2 hour stop for lunch is provided at your expense.
ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS
Additional excursions are available at an additional cost.
Hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings ($159 per person)
A valid US passport is required.
The US passport must expire after October 2019
Initial $200 deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE! There will be no exceptions! Please ensure you and your roommate/traveling partner are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this trip. Roommates must submit deposits within 30 days of the first roommate submission. If additional information is needed, please email us at info@vacationenvyintl.com.
Monthly payments of $100 or more, PER PERSON is required to maintain your reservation. Three consecutive months of no payments will result in the cancellation of your reservation.
VEI doesn't want anyone to miss out on this fabulous deal, so once you are booked, we encourage everyone to make the required payments. Please see the Terms and Conditions for complete details.
Additional Info
Information
HOTEL WEBSITES:
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT?
Your reservation is NOT complete until each person occupying the room have completed the online booking process and submitted the $200 deposit. If you wish to mail in your booking information and deposit, please contact us at info@vacationenvyintl.com.
Roommates have 30 days to submit their deposit after the first roommate. Monthly payments should begin 30-45 after booking your reservation.
After you and your roommate complete the required booking and make your deposits, you will receive an invoice from FRESHBOOKS, Inc. within 72 hours. Please check the email address you provided and the SPAM/JUNK folders. You will also receive a Welcome Letter which will provide additional information regarding your reservation. If you don't receive anything within 72 hours, please email us at info@vacationenvyintl.com
After making a monthly or bi-monthly payment, you will always receive an updated invoice within 48 hours of receipt (Freshbooks, Inc. or mail-in). In addition, at the beginning of each month, everyone will receive a copy of their most recent invoice. This won't be a demand for payment, but a friendly reminder of your remaining balance. If you do not receive an updated invoice after submitting a Freshbooks, Inc. payment or notification that your check has been deposited/cashed, please email us and let us know.
REFUND POLICY:
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER BOOKING ONLINE and SUBMITTING YOUR DEPOSIT.
Please consider purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.
Terms & Conditions, in part:
1) There are no refunds after booking. Please ensure you and your roommate are in agreement with the terms and conditions of this trip.
2) Monthly payments are required to maintain your reservation. If a payment is not made within 90 days, your reservation could be cancelled.
3) Failure to pay the full balance by the advertised due date could result in the cancellation of your reservation.
4) A photocopy of your passport will be required 4 months prior to departure. Failure to provide a copy will result in YOU being responsible for purchasing your own airfare.
5) Trips planned by VEI require a moderate amount of walking. VEI can not/will not be responsible for anyone requiring special needs (wheelchairs, lifts, etc).
6) You have been advised to purchase travel insurance, to include cancellation coverage to protect your financial investment.
7) VEI is unable to select air seats and hotel rooms for those reservations within the Group Travel. When booking Group Travel, seat and room assignments are chosen solely by the vendor (airline/hotel).
8) You agree that all written correspondence between you and VEI will be via electronic mail (email). Please provide a valid email address.
9) My traveling partner and I are both US Citizens and have or will obtain US issued passports.
10) Your signature, completed booking form and $200 deposit indicates your agreement with items 1- 9 and the Terms and Conditions provided by VEI.
For all items, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.