Current as of: March 14, 2025 - 06:07
Valid for departures: From November 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025
Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan Trip Notes
- Ways to Travel: Guided Group, Private Group Adventures
- Programmes: Culture
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Activity Level:
2 out of 7 - Easy & Moderate
- 13 Days: Land Only
- Ages: 16+
- Trip Code: AED
- Carbon Footprint: 46kg CO2e
Trip Overview
From the Pyramids of Giza to the lesser-known wonders, immerse yourself in the Land of the Pharaohs
Journey the length of Egypt on an in-depth exploration of this ancient and storied land. Guided by an expert tour leader, we discover the old and new in Cairo, marvel at the iconic pyramids of Giza, and explore Alexander the Great’s Alexandria. It’s then to Aswan, where we immerse ourselves in the indigenous Nubian culture, before a cruise down the Nile and an exploration of the magnificent Valley of the Kings.
At a Glance
- Accommodation: 6 Superior nights (3 hotel, 3 boat), 5 Classic nights (hotels), 1 Simple night (sleeper train)
- Accommodation for April 2025 Onwards: 7 Superior nights (4 hotel, 3 boat), 5 Classic nights (hotels)
- Extend your trip at the Red Sea
Highlights
- Travel the length of Egypt on an in-depth exploration of its wonders
- Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx
- Journey down the Nile on a stylish cruise boat with a pool
- Visit the Alexandria Bibliotheca, a modern revival of the Great Library
- Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to tombs of more than 60 pharaohs
Is This Trip for You?
This trip is graded Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.
Itinerary: Some days involve early starts but this allows us to get the most from our time in Egypt and avoid the worst of the heat.
Weather: Egypt can be hot, take care to keep hydrated. The hottest months tend to be June to September when temperatures can reach 40C (104F) in the south of the country.
Ramadan is expected to run from approximately 28 February-29 March 2025 and 17 February-19 March 2026. One of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar, it is a special time to visit a Muslim country. Each evening, the streets empty as people head home to break the fast, followed by an air of festivity upon their return. Our leaders and drivers choose to work at this time so we continue to run trips; however, their energy levels may be slightly lower than normal. Many tourist sites, restaurants and shops will have an amended schedule, but your tour leader will know how to adapt the itinerary to still experience all the inclusions on this trip and maximise your experience during this special time.
Group
There is a local tour leader and drivers throughout the trip and local guides where needed.
Adult min age: 16
Min group size: 4
Max group size: 16
Itinerary Itinerary : Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan
Land Only
- Start City: Cairo
- End City: Luxor
Land Only Itinerary
Fly to Cairo
The group flight usually arrives in Cairo this evening. The welcome briefing will either take place this evening or tomorrow morning.
Accommodation: Pyramids Park Resort (or similar)
Start Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, where the ancient and modern worlds connect seamlessly. Our welcome briefing takes place tomorrow morning, so today is all about settling into the trip.
Accommodation: Pyramids Park Resort (or similar)
Tour ancient Cairo
We have our welcome briefing after breakfast, in which we discuss the adventures ahead and meet each other for the first time − please bring your insurance details with you.
It’s then into the city for a full-day tour. First up is the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains relics dating to 4,000 BCE, including the fantastic riches of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Survey the many fabulous treasures of Egypt in one place and set the scene for the rest of the adventure.
We also explore Al Azhar Mosque, the oldest mosque in Cairo, and the ancient Khan El Khalili bazaar, navigating the narrow alleys lined with vendors selling everything from spices to gold. For both, we need to cover up before entering. Sometimes the mosque closes without notice, but we still pass by to see it.
Please note: After the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opens on 3 July, 2025, we go there instead of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities.
Accommodation: Pyramids Park Resort (or similar)
Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza
Begin with a visit to Giza, home to the iconic pyramids and sphinx, where we explore the site and admire these 4,500-year-old monuments. Only the throng of sightseers milling around their huge foundations keep you in the 21st century. If you’d like to go inside these grand structures, it is possible to buy an entrance ticket locally.
The afternoon is free to relax at our hotel, explore Cairo or join an optional excursion to Saqqara and Memphis.
Accommodation: Pyramids Park Resort (or similar)
See Cairo’s other highlights
Today we see a different side to Cairo, visiting Al Azhar Park, which was transformed from a rubble dump to a vast green space of walkways, picnic spaces and plenty of foliage. We then walk along El Moez, the oldest street in the city and home to a sensational string of medieval buildings.
If it’s open, we then visit the House of Arts and Culture music school, plus we dive deeper into the ancient world at the National Museum of Civilization.
Accommodation: Pyramids Park Resort (or similar)
Visit the Monastery of Saint Bishoy and El Alamein; continue to Alexandria
Start with a 90-minute drive to Wadi El Natrun, where the ancient Egyptians extracted salt to use for mummification. The area was also important for early Christians, and we visit the ancient Monastery of Saint Bishoy.
Then we transfer (two hours) to El Alamein, the site of a decisive Allied victory during the Second World War, where we can visit the War Cemetery and Military Museum. More than 80,000 soldiers were killed or wounded here, but the victory led Sir Winston Churchill to say: “Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we never had a defeat”.
After, we transfer (two hours) to Alexandria, where we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Metropole Paradise Inn (or similar)
Alexandria tour; transfer to sleeper train
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE, Alexandria was home to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and its Great Library was the largest library of its time. Unfortunately, they no longer survive, but there is still much to see in this Mediterranean port city.
Our tour begins with a visit to the city catacombs followed by the impressive Qaitbay Fortress and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Alexandria’s modern revival of the Great Library.
In the afternoon, we return to Cairo (three to four hours) to board our sleeper train to Aswan (which takes approximately 12 hours).
Accommodation: Sleeper train
Arrive Aswan; Nubian tour and felucca ride
Arriving in the morning, we spend the rest of the day learning about the indigenous Nubian people and their way of life.
Begin with a visit to the Nubian Museum, which charts the history and culture of the Nubian people, before a Nubian lunch on a felucca (traditional Egyptian sailboat) as we explore the Nile.
In the afternoon, we take a 15-minute-or-so camel ride to the mud-and-stone ruins of the Monastery of St Simeon. We also have time to meet a Nubian family at their home on Elephantine Island before finishing with a barbecue on the shores of the Nile.
Please note: If you prefer not to ride a camel, it is possible to walk the 2.5mi (4km) over sandy and stony ground. This part of the trip takes place in the middle of the day when the sun is at its highest.
Accommodation: Basma Hotel (or similar)
Visit Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam and board Nile cruise
Begin with a visit to the Philae temple complex. The standout structure here is the Temple of Isis, an impressive classical monument built around 690 BCE for the ancient goddess. We also visit the vast Aswan High Dam, which was built in the 1960s to manage flooding, increase hydroelectric power and provide a reliable source of water for agriculture.
Then we are transferred to our cruise boat and relax before enjoying lunch on board. For the rest of the day, there is the option to explore the Aswan market or attend the sound and light show at Philae Temple.
Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar)
Optional visit to Abu Simbel; sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu
Today, there is the option to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel to the south through the Nubian Desert. Built by Ramses II, the two temples are among the most spectacular in Egypt with four great seated statues of the pharaoh staring east towards the rising sun.
You have the option to add this excursion by bus or plane, in both instances you are picked up from the boat early in the morning with a breakfast box and return to Aswan in the afternoon. You arrive at the destination around 8am, where you have approximately two hours to visit the temples. For those flying to Abu Simbel, the timing is different.
After lunch, we sail to the temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus and sits on scenic spot by the Nile, before continuing to Edfu, where we spend the night.
Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar)
Tour Edfu; sail to Luxor
Rising early, we start our day exploring Edfu, home to the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Horus, a grand structure that served as the centre of the cult. We then sail north along the Nile to Luxor, crossing the Esna lock, where we have dinner and hopefully witness a stunning sunset over the river.
Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar)
Disembark in Luxor; explore the Valley of the Kings
Disembark after breakfast and explore the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile. The valley contains the once-hidden tombs of more than 62 pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses III and IV. A discreet entrance in the hillside takes visitors underground; a series of corridors and antechambers leads us down to the burial chamber and sarcophagus. The walls are covered in brightly painted images and hieroglyphs – a map of the afterlife to ensure the king’s safe passage. One ticket allows us to see three tombs. The ticket usually allows entry into what are regarded as the most impressive tombs, but a visit to the tombs of Ramses VI and Tutankhamun (both extra tickets, payable locally) are recommended. Visits to tombs are now strictly controlled to halt further deterioration of wall paintings – each tomb is periodically closed for several weeks.
After, we visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a magnificent monument to the ancient pharaoh under a limestone cliff.
Then, we visit the massive stone statues of the Colossi of Memnon before transferring to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or wander around the streets of Luxor.
Accommodation: Iberotel Luxor (or similar)
Luxor tour including Karnak and Luxor temples
For our penultimate day, we have a half-day tour of Luxor’s east bank. Luxor is often called the greatest open-air museum in the world and this morning we visit the extraordinary Karnak and Luxor temples, which stand within the modern city.
There should also be an opportunity to visit the A.C.E animal hospital to learn about the efforts taken to improve animal welfare in Egypt.
After a leisurely afternoon, we enjoy our final dinner together at one of this historic city’s restaurants.
Accommodation: Iberotel Luxor (or similar)
End Luxor
You’ve seen many marvels in Egypt, but now it’s time for one last breakfast before beginning your journey home. If you’ve still a little adventure in you, speak to your sales representative about joining our post-trip excursion to the Red Sea.
Fly to London via Cairo
Our trip ends today. Those on the group flights will be taken to airport for the flight to London.
Post-trip Extensions
Red Sea Extension
Extend your Egypt stay and end the adventure on a relaxed note with time at the Red Sea.
Day 1: Transfer to Hurghada
Leave the green Nile valley and drive (approximately four hours) through the barren Eastern Desert to the Red Sea. Our destination is Hurghada, a vibrant beach resort ideally located for activities out at sea and in the nearby desert.
Accommodation: Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
Meals included: Breakfast
Days 2-3: Free days at the Red Sea
These days are free to relax or enjoy the many optional activities in the area. Optional activities include:
- Grand safari (desert tour/multi-activity): US$55
- Family safari (desert tour/multi-activity): US$35
- Hurghada Grand Aquarium: US$56
- Hurghada tour: US$25
Prices are subject to change.
Accommodation: Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: End Hurghada
Our time at the Red Sea ends. You are taken to the airport for your flight home.
Please ask your sales representative for more details. Prices listed are starting prices.
Accommodation
Cruise boat and hotels
The hotels typically used are on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable accommodations on this trip.
Alexandria to Aswan: Sleeper train (night 6)
The train is a good way to cover a long distance in a time-efficient manner and avoids the need for a domestic flight. Compartments are compact and have bunk beds; bedding is provided. The train tends to shake due to the condition of the track and is quite noisy, so earplugs are a good idea. A basic dinner and breakfast are provided, you may wish to take snacks with you. There is also a shared toilet in each carriage. Take a sense of adventure with you as these trains are not the same standard that you can experience in Europe or North America.
Nile cruise: M/S Nile Style (nights 8-10)
Climb aboard this stylish cruise boat for an unforgettable journey on the longest river in the world. It has 77 air-conditioned cabins, each with a view over the waters while sailing, allowing you to relax in peace and watch the world drift past. Much of your free time may well be spent on the spacious sundeck, which has a dipping pool and plenty of cushy loungers (shaded and unshaded). Elsewhere, there’s a sophisticated lounge bar and elegant restaurant.
Worth knowing
- In common with all Nile cruises, the M/S Nile Style moors next to other boats at night, meaning you may only have a view of the river from your cabin while sailing.
April 2025 Onwards departures
- We are removing the sleeper train and replacing with an extra hotel night. Please see the correct itinerary for details.
Single supplement from USD 900
Food & Drink
In the itinerary, we state which meals are included on which day. For meals not included, we suggest you allow approximately US$15 for lunch and US$20 for dinner. Food in Egypt involves such things as kebabs, chicken, stews, pitta bread, falafel, beans, vegetables, pickles and salads. Dishes tend to be simple and wholesome, and vegetarians can be catered for, though the options may be somewhat limited. On travel days, we can either visit a supermarket or a restaurant to pick up some food. On non-travel days, lunches can be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
Meals on the cruise are open buffets, which include Western and Egyptian dishes. Drinks and water are not included at hotels and on the cruise.
Transport
Road transport is by private air-conditioned mini/midi-bus (also Coaster or bus is used depending on the size of the group). Travelling is generally restricted to a few hours a day and the mode of transport is varied.
Weather & Seasonality
Rain is very rare in all parts of Egypt and most days are sunny and clear. Summer temperatures often near 40C (104F) but this is particularly true for the period between June and September. Winter can be surprisingly cold, especially on the Nile or at night. The average daytime maximum in Cairo in January is 20C (68F), nighttime minimum is 8C (46F). In the summer, these temperatures are 35C (95F) and 22C (72F) respectively. Daytime temperatures are slightly higher on average in Aswan.
Joining Instructions
Key information
Start hotel: Pyramids Park Resort Cairo, Alexandria Desert Rd, Kerdasa, Giza Governorate, Cairo, 12411, Egypt
Phone: +20 2383 88300
Recommended arrival time: Hotel check-in is from 2pm
Airport: Cairo (CAI)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately a one-hour drive from the airport. We provide one group transfer from the airport to the hotel – speak to your sales representative for the transfer time. You may join at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. The transfer only departs once all passengers joining the transfer have arrived, and you may, therefore, have to wait. If you are joining, you will be met before immigration and customs.
Catching your return flight
There’s a group departure transfer to Luxor International Airport (LXR) that is scheduled to align with a flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales representative if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative transfer.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Location start: Cairo
Location end: Luxor
What To Take
Essential Equipment
- Trousers (pants) for men and long dresses for women (Egypt is a Muslim country and there are times you may be asked to cover up when entering a mosque)
- Warm sweater (November to March) or a light sweater (April to October)
- Warm jacket or fleece (November to March only)
- Long sleeved shirts (for evening and/or sun protection)
- Sunhat
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Sunblock and sunglasses
- Lightweight walking shoes
- Light wet-weather top
Medication
Some medicines that are prescribed or available over the counter in your home country may be controlled substances in Egypt. Please check with your nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate about the customs requirements for any medicines you plan on carrying. You should also check your local government’s advice about carrying prescribed medication in Egypt.
Water included
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill or get burned. Both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we provide an alternative to single-use plastic bottles to reduce the plastic used. This means that safe drinking water will be available throughout; all you need to do is bring a bottle to refill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Optional Equipment
- Camera
- Swimwear
- Torch (flashlight) for temples
Practical Information
Passport
Remember to check the expiration date of your passport if travelling internationally. Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after the date of your scheduled return.
Visa
Egypt
Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally need a visa to enter Egypt. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/egypt
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/egypt
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/entry-requirements
• USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Egypt.html
If you are obtaining your visa online, please ensure you have a scan of your passport ready. The file size should be small and ideally saved as a JPEG or PDF otherwise you might not be able to load it on the visa application.
You will need to provide your host’s information on the application – please use the following details:
South Sinai Travel
79 Merghany Street
Cairo
Egypt
Telephone: +20 22418 7310
www.southsinai.com
salwa.ibrahim@southsinai.com
Please note, Egyptian officials have requested tourists carry a copy of their passport with them while in the country. Please also note, some prescribed medicines are controlled substances in Egypt.
Vaccinations and Health
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are tetanus, typhoid, hepatitis A. Although not usually advised, other vaccinations to consider include rabies and hepatitis B.
There is evidence that Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS) is spread by contact with camels. This trip includes a camel ride to Monastery of St Simeon, which is undertaken at your own risk; we suggest that you visit the Travel Health Pro website which includes information about the virus.
Local Time
Egypt's time zone: Africa/Cairo (UTC +02:00)
Electricity
Egypt's electricity: Plug types C (two round pins, European standard) and F (two round pins) – 220V, 50Hz
Money
Egypt's currency: The official currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP), though US dollars are also widely accepted
ATM Availability
There are ATMs in many parts of Egypt. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and tourist bazaars. It is also possible to purchase larger items such as carpets with Visa, American Express and some other major cards.
There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into the country, and we do not recommend you pick up Egyptian currency prior to departure.
Money can be changed on arrival at the airport or at local banks/exchange offices. Any hard currency, including British pounds, euros and US dollars can be exchanged. Additionally, US dollars can be used to pay in Egypt; however, you usually receive change in Egyptian pounds. Your tour leader can assist with exchanging money throughout the tour. When you leave Egypt, it is possible, though not always easy, to re-exchange Egyptian pounds into foreign currency. It is easiest to try to budget wisely to avoid having too many Egyptian pounds at the end of your tour.
Extra Expenses & Spending Money
Optional excursions
Our excursion packages include entrance fees, a professional Egyptologist guide, licensed drivers and vehicles, and local tourist police permission fees.
Prices are per person and in US dollars as this is the most stable currency used in Egypt, but excursions can be paid in any hard currency (including British pounds and euros). Payment cannot be made in Egyptian pounds. When booking and paying for these tours locally, a three percent charge will be added for all card payments. The flight to Abu Simbel is to be requested with Exodus at the time of booking your tour. We will then check availability. Unless indicated otherwise, the below prices are based on a minimum of six people taking part and are subject to change.
Cairo (minimum six travellers)
- Sound and light show, Giza: US$48 – this does not run every day
- Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque: US$40
- Coptic Cairo including Coptic Museum: US$38
- Trip to Sakkara and Memphis: US$66
- Entrance fee to go inside Great Pyramids: US$30
- Grand Egyptian Museum: US$65
Aswan (minimum six travellers)
- St Simone Monastery: US$36
- Sound and light show at Philae: US$52
- Abu Simbel flight excursion: The flight must be requested with us at the time of booking your tour. If you do not request the flight at this time, we cannot guarantee seats will be available. Flight timings vary but the flight duration is approximately 45 minutes. The length of time in the temples depends on the Egyptair flight schedule. It should, however, be longer than an hour. Please speak to your sales representative to book.
- Please note: Abu Simbel visits are not advised during the Abu Simbel Sun Festival (22 February and 22 October), due to safety precautions. If you would still like to visit Abu Simbel during your trip, we will try our best to accommodate.
Please note, it is possible to visit Abu Simbel by road, rather than a flight; however, the drive times are lengthy so we do not recommend this option. If you would prefer to visit by road, you can book this locally.
Due to local regulations, guides are not permitted to enter Abu Simbel temple with you but will provide information outside, allow you free time to explore, and arrange a meeting place for afterwards.
Luxor (minimum six travellers)
- C.E Luxor Animal Hospital: Free (closes at 4pm)
- Sound and light show, Karnak Temple: US$52
- Entrance for additional tombs on the West Bank: approximately US$18
- Additional visit to the West bank – Mednet Habu Temple, entrance to Valley of Queens and Deir El-Medina: US$45
- Dendarah and Abydos: US$70-US$90 (for post-tour accommodation)
Tipping
Baksheesh is part of Egyptian life, and small tips are expected by most of the people working in the tourism industry (drivers, hotel staff, railway porters, restaurant staff etc).
Tipping kitty: To simplify this process, the tour leader will recommend a tipping kitty. They will explain this at the start of the trip, and will collect the suggested sum from those who wish to participate. Your tour leader will then take care of all the tipping on behalf of the group. While your participation is highly recommended, it is not compulsory. Tipping could be in US dollars, British pounds or Egyptian pounds. Your tour leader can provide details of the distribution of the money as required.
- For groups of 12 or more, the suggested contribution is US$65 per person.
- For groups of fewer than 12, the suggested contribution is US$70 per person.
Tour leader: If you feel your tour leader has performed well over the course of your trip, you may want to show your appreciation of their services. The sum you choose to give is entirely personal, but as a guide, about US$4 per person per day would be reasonable. The tipping kitty explained above is entirely separate from any contribution to the tour leader.
Sustainability and Impact
As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.
We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.
This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony though practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.
Important Information
Water safety
This trip includes time by a lake, river or sea, where there may be opportunities to swim. You should always seek local advice before deciding whether to swim. Open-water or wild swim spots should be treated with extreme caution. Information on how to keep yourself safe while swimming is shown here.
Binoculars and drones
We do not recommend taking binoculars or monoculars into Egypt as on occasion these have been confiscated either on arrival or within the country. Drones are also forbidden.
This trip goes near an area deemed unsafe to visit by the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whose advice we follow when operating our trips. While our itinerary doesn’t go to these areas, you should familiarise yourself with your local government’s advice if you are planning any pre- or post-trip travel. Any independent travel to areas currently against your local government advice is entirely at your own risk and unlikely to be covered by your travel insurance.
Important Information
Your safe participation
When booking this trip, you should be confident in your ability to participate in all activities described in these Trip Notes. If you have any doubt about your suitability, please call us and ask to speak to one of the experts on this itinerary.
Although our leaders are well trained to deal with different capabilities, if they have any concerns about someone’s ability to safely take part in an activity, or their impact on other people’s enjoyment, we authorise them to take necessary action which, in some circumstances, may involve asking someone to miss that activity.
By booking this trip you agree to our Booking Conditions which clearly state that our leaders have the authority to do this. In these rare instances we will ensure anyone sitting out is safely provided for and offered alternative options where possible. Refunds will not be provided for activities missed and customers may be liable for additional costs incurred.
Seatbelts
All vehicles used by us should be equipped with working seatbelts, except where approved by us based on the vehicle type or journey. Wherever seatbelts are available, we require our customers to use them for their own safety, even where it may not be a legal requirement.
How to Book
- Check availability: Go online to check availability, or contact us by phone or email.
- Secure your place: You can provisionally hold a place on this trip, usually for between three and seven days.
- Complete your booking and payment
When you’re ready to book, go to our website for online bookings, book over the phone or you can complete a booking form (available online or on request by calling us). We accept all major credit and debit cards, or you can pay be cheque.
After booking
You will receive your booking confirmation letter and invoice, which includes extra information and guidance about your travel arrangements.
Full joining instructions, including local emergency numbers and details of how to reach the start point, will be sent to you approximately two to three weeks prior to departure. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier, please contact our office or your travel agent.
Trip Note validity
These Trip Notes are valid from the “Current as” date on page one. They will occasionally be updated after booking and before departure; if there are any updates that significantly impact the inclusions or itinerary, customers will be written to separately. They will also receive a link to the most up-to-date Trip Notes with their Final Joining Instructions before travelling.
The information in these Trip Notes is given in good faith. Where differences exist between the Trip Notes and our current brochure or website, the Trip Notes supersede the brochure and website. All holidays can be subject to unexpected changes; to enjoy them you should be prepared to be flexible where necessary. Occasionally, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons – climatic, political, physical or other. In these circumstances we will make the best-possible alternative arrangements that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
Licensing
Exodus is fully licensed and bonded as a tour operator. We hold Air Traffic Organisers Licence (ATOL) number 2582, issued and bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). We are also bonded to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and we are members of the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) and ABTA – The Travel Association. This means you can book your Exodus holiday with confidence, as all money paid to us for your trip is fully protected.