Inner mysteries of Egypt and the Nile - October 2023
Join Ancient Origins' exclusive tour of Egypt’s sacred past in October 2023, visiting some of the country’s most important ancient sites including:
Giza, Cairo, Saqqara, Luxor, El-Fayyum Oasis, Karnak, Edfu, Abydos, Dendera, Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and many more outstanding destinations in the land of the pharaohs! Enjoy unique special access to the enigmatic Sphinx monument and Great Pyramid during private visits..
Join us for an unforgettable experience, exploring the archaeology and history of Egypt.
THE SPLENDOURS
OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Explore the mysteries of Egypt on an exclusive 15-day, 14-night tour in October 2023 hosted by Ted Loukes.
Included two private visits to the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. A local expert in Egyptian history and archaeology will also be accompanying the group.
Ted Loukes is an independent researcher with a passion for ancient civilizations.
His fascination with Ancient Egypt began when he was ten years old with a visit to the British Museum and the Treasures of Tutankhamun, a fascination that has stayed with him.
In 2011, he started a blog focussing on various mysteries and unexplained stories, past and present, and came across the suggestion of a link between the pharaoh Akhenaten and the biblical Moses. This blog post grew into the beginnings of a book, and he knew he had to go to Egypt.
In December 2012 he arrived in Cairo, just in time for the prophesized end of the world. He was on a package tour, to be followed by a week on his own which included some time in Amarna. That was it, Egypt captured him, heart and soul.
He returned in 2013 to take photographs for his planned book about Moses and Akhenaten. After publishing Moses and Akhenaten : Brothers in Alms, in 2015, his passion for Egypt led to the creation in 2018 of GnT Tours.
His latest book Forty Days in Egypt in the Time of Corona was a result of getting stranded in Egypt as the world went into lockdown with Covid19.
Places to visit : Giza • Cairo • Saqqara • Luxor • El-Fayyum Oasis • Karnak • Edfu • Abydos • Dendera • Kom Ombo • the Valley of the Kings • Abu Simbel
Your qualified leader Ted Loukes will provide interesting theories and the latest research on the archaeological sites that will be visited.
Register your details to hold your place on this exclusive tour. To secure your place a deposit payment of US$1000 per person is required within 48 hours of completing the form. Payment details are noted at the end of the form.
ANCIENT ORIGINS TOUR OF EGYPT October 13 - 27, 2023
15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS
MEETING PLACE CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Pick up point for the start of tour is the arrival lounge of Cairo International Airport. On arrival, all clients will be given transfers to the hotel in Cairo regardless of arrival time or date. At the end of the tour, clients will just make their own way from the hotel to the airport as it is connected to the building. They can then go at whatever time their flight is. Those who have late flights can always go back into the city if they want.
ANCIENT ORIGINS TOUR OF EGYPT
14 NIGHTS/15 DAYS
October 13 – 27, 2023
Price per person based on double occupancy: $6,495 $5995
Please note prices are based on a single person sharing a room with another tour guest
Single occupancy supplement: $945
TOUR DEPOSIT $1000 PER PERSON
A deposit of $1000 per person is required to secure immediate booking. The remainder of
the payment will be required ten weeks before the start date of the tour.
* Travel with peace of mind, knowing that your payments are 100% financially protected in case any of our suppliers becomes insolvent, in which case you would receive a full refund.
Register your details to hold your place on this exclusive tour. To secure your place a deposit payment of US$1000 per person is required within 48 hours of completing the form. Payment details are noted at the end of the form.
TOUR DEPOSIT $1000 PER PERSON
A deposit of $1000 per person is required to secure immediate booking. The remainder of
the payment will be required ten weeks before the start date of the tour.
Any problems or queries contact us here
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
1. Cancellations must be received in writing and will be processed according to the date the written notice is received. Although a verbal cancellation is appreciated, it will not be accepted as final notice. Departure is defined as the date of the first flight from travellers country, or the trip departure date as indicated on our Trip Schedule, whichever comes first. 1. Money will be refunded minus the following cancellation fees/penalties per person (unless different for a particular trip, then the special cancellation schedule of that trip will apply):
- From time of booking up to 90 days prior to departure $500.00 per person
- 89-60 days prior to departure $750.00 per person
- 59-31 days prior to departure 75% of total land cost
- 30-0 days prior to departure No refund
2. Aside from the above penalties, any additional penalties on airline tickets imposed by the airlines- in cases of cancellation or date changes after issuance of tickets - will be totally charged to the traveler. In addition, any costs involved in obtaining visas will also be collected from the traveler and cannot be reimbursed by Ancient Origins or its suppliers.
3. Hotel rooms booked on our tours are run of The House (ROH), any special rooms with views or upper floors will entail a supplement that clients will be responsible to cover.
PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDES
- Financial trust account protection for all clients
- Public liability insurance
- Arrival transfers for all clients
- Accommodation: 14 nights in luxury hotels including daily breakfast:
- Three nights in 5* hotel Giza (Steigenberger Pyramids – Pyramid view upgrade)
- Two nights in 5* hotel el-Fayyum (Helnan Auberge Fayoum Hotel)
- Two nights in 5* hotel Aswan (Movenpick, Aswan Island - Nile View upgrade)
- Three nights full board on 5* Nile Cruise
- Three nights in 5* hotel Luxor (Sonesta St George - Nile View upgrade)
- One night in 5* hotel Le Meridien Cairo Airport.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on all days (except arrival and departure)
- Sundry tips (for local porters, local reps, etc.)
- Professional local tour guide/escort
- Tour leader
- Private visits to the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx Enclosure
- Domestic flights (Cairo - Aswan; Luxor-Cairo)
- All sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- All entrance fees as per itinerary
- All transportation, including 4x4 vehicles for el-Fayyum Oasis expedition
- Transfers at arrival and departure at all Egyptian airports (for domestic flights)
- Entry to King Tut’s Tomb in the Valley of the Kings
- All service charges and taxes
EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Entry visa for Egypt ($25 on arrival)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Bottled mineral water (discouraging plastic waste)
- Laundry
- Personal items
- Drinks during meals
- Tips for the local tour escort
Final choice of accommodation is subject to change. We will choose hotels of a similar standard where hotel shown is not used.