Egypt Travel
Terms and Conditions
  
 
Air Transportation
We will arrange the best-priced airfare available at the time of your booking in the category you request. Should you change or cancel your airline reservation either prior to your departure or afterwards, cancellation penalties (please see “Reservations” and “Changes in Reservations” below) may apply. The airlines contracted are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft or ground transportation. Egypt Travel reserves the right to use the services of any IATA carrier. The passage contract, once issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies involved and the purchaser (hereinafter “traveler”) of the transportation and/or tours.

Flights
Airfares and arrival and departure times of flights are subject to change without notice. Your airfare and tour prices are guaranteed only once we have received payment in full, and have issued your airline tickets. Please note that some flights involve layovers (stops) at airports en route. Please be assured that Egypt Travel uses only reputable, scheduled international airlines.

Hotels
Accommodations will be provided at the hotels listed for the tour. In the event that circumstances beyond our control result in a change of hotel, an alternate hotel of the same category will be substituted. A list of the hotels and cruisers we use on our tours is included in this website.

Transfers
Arrival and departure transfers are provided only if noted on the specific tour page of the website. When transfers are included, Egypt Travel must receive your flight information within 10 days of booking, and you must arrive and depart on the days specified for your particular tour.

Baggage
Tour prices include the handling of 2 pieces of baggage per person. Baggage and personal effects are the owner's responsibility throughout the tour. We strongly recommend Egypt Travel Passenger Travel Protection Program, which provides protection against lost or damaged luggage. Please check with your airline for baggage restrictions applicable to our international flights

Children
Children under the age of 12 sharing their parents' room receive a discount of 50% off the per-person double-occupancy rate for any of our tours or cruises included in the program. This discount may not be combined with any other discount or special promotional rate. Only one discount may be applied per person, per tour.

There are also special rates for children staying separately from their parents in an adjoining room

Singles
There are unique advantages and disadvantages to traveling as a single. At Egypt Travel we make sure to maximize the advantages and minimize the disadvantages. As single travelers are making plans for their first Egypt Travel trip, they sometimes ask us if they will feel comfortable on one of our group trips. They may be concerned about feeling lost or overlooked in a crowd of couples or families. We tell them not to worry. The camaraderie that develops on a group tour is often one of the most memorable aspects of your trip. You'll be part of a small group on a relaxed, flexible and active itinerary that just naturally helps promote new friendships. Our experience has been that Egypt Travel travelers truly enjoy sharing their experiences with fellow enthusiasts. Your escort, too, will do everything possible to help you feel at ease and be integrated with your group.

Singles Supplements
The double-occupancy based economics of the travel industry make single supplements difficult to avoid. At Egypt Travel whenever possible, we try not to charge single supplements.

Prices
Prices shown are based on specific days of travel, and are subject to limited availability. Prices may vary based on the actual date, day of the week, time of travel, class of service and/or hotel booked. Prices are guaranteed upon booking. Certain charges and fees that are collected directly by the supplier or government agency upon checkout or departure are not included in the price of your program. These fees, disclosed in this website, are based on information available at the time of printing. All rates are quoted in U.S. Dollars.

Expenses that are not included in the quoted tour price include, but are not limited to:
§ Cost of obtaining passport or visas
§ Excess baggage fees
§ Personal expenses (travel insurance, laundry, room service)
§ Gratuities to Egyptologist, escort, driver, guides
§ Communication charges
§ Airport departure taxes
§ Airfares not specifically noted in the itinerary
§ Sightseeing or meals not included in the itinerary

Reservations and Payment
Egypt Travel works to provide you with the most convenient and efficient service, and will be happy to make your program reservation at no cost to you.
§ For programs for 1 to 14 people, a deposit of $200 per person is required to secure reservations. The balance of the program price is due no later than 60 days prior to departure.
§ For groups of 15 or more people, a deposit of $100 per person is required to secure reservations. The balance of the program price is due no later than 60 days prior to departure.
§ New names added to the group list 30 days or less prior to departure are subject to a late booking fee of $50 per person.
§ Reservations requested less than 60 days prior to departure must include full payment.

All payments must be made in U.S. Dollars. Payment is deemed as received only once it has been received by Egypt Travel. Checks returned unpaid for any reason are subject to a service charge of $50. If a check is returned unpaid within 100 days prior to departure, the reservation is subject to cancellation. Renewal of the reservation then requires payment by cashier's check or money order.

Credit Cards
We accept major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Special Requirements
Special needs or dietary restrictions must be requested in writing to Egypt Travel when your reservation is made. Whenever appropriate, Egypt Travel will make all reasonable attempts to ensure that all travelers will be able to enjoy all the services offered by Egypt Travel and its suppliers.

Program Documents
Once full payment has been received by Egypt Travel, you will receive complete materials and documents in preparation for your exciting tour.

Travelers' Safety
Many of our tours include activities that require careful attention and caution. These may include such activities as climbing into and out of boats, walking up and down hills, or entering and exiting ancient tombs, catacombs and pyramids. Our experienced guides and other staff will advise you and assist you in these activities, which you undertake at your own risk. Egypt Travel and its employees and agents cannot be held responsible for participants who do not exercise normal caution, who do not stay with their group, and/or who do not heed the advice and instructions of our guides.

Travelers with Disabilities
Passengers requiring special assistance (wheelchairs or walkers, or those who are sight or hearing impaired) are welcome on all private car tours. Our buses and ships are not equipped to handle wheelchairs; therefore, we have no allowance for these special services on our bus and ship tours. Travelers who require special assistance may wish to consider a private tour, with responsible individuals who can provide this help along the tour.
On our programs at least one companion must accompany any physically handicapped person requiring assistance, as neither Egypt Travel not its suppliers may lift or physically assist travelers onto transportation vehicles.

Promotional Photographs
Egypt Travel sometimes uses photographs or videos taken during the program for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used for promotional purposes, please indicate this to your tour escort at the beginning of your tour.

Changes to Reservations
§ Requests for rescheduling or cancellation received in writing at least 60 days prior to departure will result in a full refund of the amount paid, minus an administrative fee of $50 per person. If the request is received less than 60 days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of 25% of the amount paid applies.
§ There is no refund for cancellations received within 7 days prior to departure, or for individuals who do not attend the program.
§ Some of our programs include non-refundable international airfares. If you must change or cancel your international airline reservations after we have already issued your airline tickets, you will be responsible for any and all airline rebooking penalties or cancellation fees.

Cancellation Fees
Cancellations are assessed the following handling fees:
100 days or more prior to departure $100 per person
81-99 days prior to departure 20% of program price
61-80 days prior to departure 30% of program price
31-60 days prior to departure 50% of program price

No refunds will be made for cancellations received by Egypt Travel 30 days or less prior to departure. An Egypt Travel Protection Plan to protect against cancellation fees is available at an additional cost.

Claims and Refunds
Refunds are not made for any missed tour services, except in the case of verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see the limits to our responsibility in the “Responsibility” section of this document. For a verifiable claim to be considered for any refund, it must be received in writing within 30 days of the program's termination, and must be accompanied by supporting documentation and/or a statement from the Tour Operating Company verifying the claim. Any adjustments will be based on the actual cost of the services, and not on a per diem basis.

All arrangements are inclusive, so no refund is granted for unused accommodations, meals or other services except by special arrangement at the time original reservations are made. (Please see “Changing Reservations” as well). Any and all claims for refunds can only be made to the original reservations office. No other person, office, guide, agent or representative is authorized to grant refunds, or to make any change or alteration to these Terms and Conditions. Refunds for airline tickets are subject to the rules and regulations of the fare type purchased. We do not accept any liability for claims that are not received in writing within 30 days of the program's termination.

The entire amount paid is forfeited for travelers who do not attend the program

Responsibility
Egypt Travel purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant services, medical evaluation services and other services from various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control. Therefore, Egypt Travel is not liable for any personal injury or property damage that may occur due to 1) any act or omission of such a supplier, or 2) defects in or any failure of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or other means of transportation that is not under its direct control. Egypt Travel reserves the right to withdraw a tour or any part of one, to make alterations to the itinerary as it deems necessary, to refuse to accept a traveler on any tour at any time, and to pass on to tour members any expenditure of losses caused by delays or events beyond its control. The traveler assumes complete and sole responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination or other entry requirements for Egypt , as well as all safety and security conditions during the length of the program. Travelers voluntarily assume all risks involved in their travel, whether expected or unexpected. Travelers are hereby warned of the aforementioned risks, as well as possible travel industries bankruptcies and medical and climactic disruptions, and are advised to renew their insurance coverage and to obtain whatever supplemental coverage they deem appropriate. The receipt for your deposit and or final payment will indicate that you and your travel agent (where applicable) have read these Terms and Conditions, and that you and your agent (where applicable) have agreed to them.

Additional Information
In early June and early December, the Esna Lock is closed for maintenance. Also, during the winter months, water levels at some locations on the Nile may fall too low to allow cruise boats to navigate. If either of these circumstances should occur, adjustments to itineraries and sightseeing programs may be necessary.

Tours operating during the holy month of Ramadan, may require adjustments to scheduled sightseeing. Please contact Egypt Travel for further details.

Our smoking policy requests that travelers refrain from smoking while riding in sightseeing vehicles and at meals when dining with other tour participants.
 
   
 

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