Join me, as we return to Egypt and relive one of our most memorable travel experiences. Our last visit was more than a walk through history, it was a connection with our ancestors. I knew we had to go back, and several travelers who joined this trip in 2019 have asked that I repeat it. With a stay directly at the Giza Pyramids, and an upgraded sail along the Nile, we're going back, but with a different and more spiritual experience. Of course, we'll have Ahmed, our "guide to the stars" leading us with a heavy hand on our connection to Egypt. We'll spend 3 nights cruising down the Nile River, stand in total awe and amazement at the ancient pyramids, and swim in the beautiful clear waters of the Red Sea. Join Sonya Lowery as she brings you on another breathtaking journey - the World Next Door's 2022 RETURN TO EGYPT!
Each hotel is hyperlinked below so you can check out photos of the 4 and 5 star hotels where we will be staying:
2 nights at Marriott Mena House – Deluxe Pyramids View Rooms
1 night at Movenpick Aswan Resort – Standard Rooms
3 nights on board M/S Farah Nile Cruise – Deluxe Water-View Cabin
3 nights at Premier Le Reve Sahl Hahseesh hotel - Sea Side Ocean View Rooms
1 night at Intercontinental City Stars Hotel - Standard Rooms
I highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. There are lots of different kinds of travel insurance plans that you can purchase, ranging from "cancel for any reason" to "limited coverage". You must purchase travel insurance on your own. I have provided some companies below, but you can choose your own. You must initiate contact with these travel insurance providers.
Please know that many travel insurance companies require that you purchase insurance within a certain number of days of booking the trip here and paying a deposit. Do not wait to look into travel insurance, if you do, it may be too late!
https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/
https://www.travelexinsurance.com/
https://www.travelguard.com/
https://aeti.americanexpress.com/travel-insurance/home.do
https://www.worldnomads.com/usa/travel-insurance
If you need more help, this article here may be helpful for you.
EgyptAir is our chosen airline carrier for this trip. They have the most direct flights so we can use our vacation time efficiently!
UPDATED INFORMATION:
The tour to Egypt will run from Sep 5 to 17 to accommodate the change in flight schedules. You will depart JFK on Sep 5, and return to IAD on Sep 17. The reason for this is due to travel departure/arrival times and to maximize nonstop flights between the US & Egypt. The flight timings have been listed in the details of the day by day itinerary. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out!
OLD INFORMATION: This tour has been planned prior to the release of EgyptAir's flight schedule for September 2022. Once this schedule has been released, the flight details will be sent to you. Please note that this tour is subject to slight modifications if the final flight schedules do not align. We endeavor to avoid ANY changes. You will be informed of any necessary changes as soon as we receive information from the airlines about any changes on their end.
If you purchase travel insurance, depending on the type of plan that you purchase and your reason for cancellation, you may be eligible to get all of your money back.
*All cancellations must be sent in writing to travelwithworldnextdoor@gmail.com
The date of the cancellation will be noted as the date that cancellation email is received.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES:
Cancel by:
Sep 30 or earlier: $500 + $300 = $800 is nonrefundable
Oct 1 - Nov 30 = $1,200 is nonrefundable
Dec 1 - Jan 31 = $1,500 is nonrefundable
Feb 1 - Mar 31: = $2,000 is nonrefundable
Apr 1 - Apr 31: = $2,500 is nonrefundable
May 1 - May 14: = $3,000 is nonrefundable
May 15 and later: all payments by this point are nonrefundable
If your roommate cancels and you are unwilling to share a room or we cannot match you with a roommate, you are required to pay the single supplement. We will always try to match you with a roommate whenever we can.
If you would like to book this trip but need to ask questions & talk to someone live, please email travelwithworldnextdoor@gmail.com Send your name, email address and phone number, and the best times to reach you, and we will call you. Otherwise you are welcome to email questions here and a reply will be provided at our earliest convenience.
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Your included flight departs JFK. We are scheduled to depart JFK at 6:30 PM. (Flight times are subject to change). Please book your own flights/bus/train to arrive into JFK no later than 3 PM.