AFRICA | Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
Take an epic Adventures by Disney vacation to Egypt, where you’ll marvel at the gilded treasures of King Tutankhamun and the Great Pyramid at Giza, explore the sprawling capital of Cairo, visit magnificent destinations along the Nile River and bask on the beaches at Sharm El Sheikh along the Red Sea. You’ll be awed by the storied history of the people, places and cultures of this ancient country.
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- What steps is Adventures by Disney taking regarding health and safety?
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We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.
End of content - Do I need vaccines to travel to this country?
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Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for requirements on vaccinations for travel to this destination.
End of content - How do I book my Adventures by Disney vacation?
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To book your vacation, please call our Reservation Center at (800) 543-0865 and speak with a Vacationista or contact your Travel Agent.
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If you are outside the U.S., please call (866) 983-7872 and speak with a Vacationista or contact your Travel Agent. - When will I receive my Digital Adventure Handbook?
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You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 60 days prior to your departure.
End of content - What airport do I fly into and out of?
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You may fly into Cairo International Airport (CAI) at any time on Day 1 of your adventure. Regardless of your flight's arrival time you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
On the final day of your adventure, you will be transferred from the hotel to your departing airport for your flight home. The departing airport will be dependent on trip departure dates as follows:
- Departures prior to April 4, 2023 will depart from: Cairo International Airport (CAI). Flights may be booked at any time throughout the day, however, most flights will depart in the early morning.
- Departures on and after April 4, 2023 will depart from: Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Flights may be booked at any time throughout the day.
- Are transfers included if I arrive or depart from different locations or at different times from the itinerary?
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No. Transfers are only included from the specified arrival/departure airports and hotels.
End of content - Can I extend my vacation beyond the Adventures by Disney itinerary?
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Yes, you may stay in Egypt before your itinerary begins or after it concludes. Pre- and post-night stays in the hotel are available at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† for further information.
End of content - How will our group travel between destinations?
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Travel from your hotels to nearby sites will be by motor coach. There are also 4 commercially scheduled flights throughout the adventure. On Day 4, you will fly from Cairo to Aswan, Aswan to Abu Simbel and then from Abu Simbel back to Aswan. On Day 7, you will fly from Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh on a chartered flight, and on Day 9 you will fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. All flights are approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour in duration.
End of content - What is the climate like?
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Egypt is located in a dry desert region which means that summers are hot and winters are moderate, with nearly 10 hours of sun each day. Visit weather.com prior to your departure for the most up-to-date weather in the locations you will be visiting.
End of content - How strenuous are the activities?
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This is an active trip with a lot of walking and some degree of physical activity. There may be up to 3 hours of casual walking during a full day of activity in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor. Touring the ancient monuments and temples on foot can be challenging, especially in the months of May through September due to the summer heat. Within the ancient ruins, walking on broken rock surfaces, cobblestones and uneven pavement is common. Steps are also common within the historic sites as well as on board the Nile cruise ship and within some airports. Ramps and elevators are not typically available. You can always choose to opt in or out of an activity as you wish. While nearly all of the trip’s featured activities are only mildly strenuous if enjoyed separately, the full range of activities requires a moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most of your vacation.
End of content - What ages are appropriate for this adventure?
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We recommend that children be at least 8 years old at the time of travel on our Egypt trip. This is based on several factors, such as flight time and jet lag, time zone differences in the destination, duration of the vacation, extended hours of daily activity programming, number of internal transports between experiences, potential for extreme temperatures in the summer months, and the amount of physical activity involved. Because each child is different, please call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† to discuss whether this is the right trip for your kids.
End of content - What types of meals are served on this Adventures by Disney Trip?
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Typically, breakfast is served each morning in family style and offers a variety of dishes. Dinners and lunches usually include fish, meat and pasta or rice entrées; vegetables and salad; and desserts and fruit. Some included meals on this trip are served family style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Given the nature of group travel, we regret that á la carte menu choices may not always be available. Child-friendly choices are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods. In order to allow you and your family time to enjoy meals by yourselves, there are a few meals that are not included in the itinerary. These meals have been planned in locations where you have many dining options available. If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you.
End of content - Is alcohol included with meals?
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Alcoholic beverages are typically not included with your scheduled meals. However, you may purchase them at your own expense.
End of content - Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
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Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 in advance of your departure to advise us of your needs.
End of content - Is this itinerary appropriate for travelers with special needs?
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Please note that this vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. There may be up to 3 hours of casual walking during a full day of activity in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor. Touring the ancient monuments and temples on foot can be challenging, especially in the months of May through September due to the summer heat. Within the ancient ruins, walking on broken rock surfaces, cobblestones and uneven pavement is common. Steps are also common within the historic sites as well as on board the Nile cruise ship and within some airports. Ramps and elevators are not typically available. You can always choose to opt in or out of an activity as you wish. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and solely responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss your needs.
End of content - What if Adventures by Disney cancels the adventure prior to departure?
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Please note: In accordance with our response to the COVID-19 virus, Adventures by Disney has updated our cancellation policy.
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We will make every reasonable effort to operate the vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. We further reserve the right to reduce the number of Adventure Guides to one, and to modify other services to accommodate a smaller group, if a minimum number of Guests is not reached. Similarly, we may marginally exceed the stated group maximum size if necessary to accommodate a family. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, such as if there are too few Guests, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement because there are too few Guests: (i) we will attempt to re-book you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline re-booking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and Plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement. - Is travel insurance available?
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Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.
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Get details about the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan.
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