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| Trip Planning |
| Egypt & the Nile: Land of the Pharaohs |
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Trip Planning |
Travel Notes |
Climate |
Money Matters |
What to Pack
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| Travel Documentation [top] |
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A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled
return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages
of your passport that contain your personal information and extra
passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss. |
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| Passport and Visa [top] |
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The following information applies to U.S. citizens only.
Those travelling on other than a U.S. passport must
contact the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited for
further information and special requirements.
| Country | Passport | Visa |
| Egypt | Y | Y |
| Israel | Y | Y |
| Jordan | Y | Y |
Note: Egyptian visas may be
obtained on arrival into Cairo. Visa cost for U.S. Citizens, at time of
printing, is $15 US per person. Visa cost for non-U.S. citizens may
vary. Rates subject to change at any time.
Optional Extensions: Guests purchasing the Optional Pre-Trip Jerusalem extension may be issued a no-charge visa upon arrival.
Guests
purchasing the Optional Post-Trip Amman & Petra extension also
require a visa for Jordan. This visa can be obtained on arrival into
Amman. Visa cost for U.S. citizens, at time of printing, is $15.00 USD
per person. Visa cost for non-U.S. citizens may vary. Please note that
this extension also requires that an additional visa for re-entry into
Egypt is required.
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Transportation
Air and Motorcoach Routing
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| Routing |
Via |
Travel Time |
| Optional Pre-Extension |
| New York (JFK)* / Cairo, Egypt |
Air |
10 hours, 55 min. |
| Cairo / Tel Aviv, Israel |
Air |
1 hour, 20 min. |
| Tel Aviv / Jerusalem |
Motorcoach |
1 hour |
| Jerusalem / Tel Aviv |
Motorcoach |
1 hour |
| Tel Aviv / Cairo |
Air |
1 hour, 20 min. |
| Base Program |
| New York (JFK)* / Cairo, Egypt |
Air |
10 hours, 55 min. |
| Cairo / Aswan, Egypt |
Air |
1 hour, 30 min. |
| Aswan / Abu Simbel, Egypt |
Motorcoach |
3 hours |
| Abu Simbel / Aswan, Egypt |
Lake Nasser Cruise |
3 nights |
| Aswan / Luxor, Egypt |
Nile Cruise |
3 nights |
| Luxor / Cairo, Egypt |
Air |
1 hour |
| Cairo / New York (JFK), New York |
Air |
12 hours |
| Base Program (Alternate Itinerary) |
| Home City / New York (JFK), New York |
Air |
Varies |
| New York (JFK)* / Cairo, Egypt |
Egypt Air |
10 hours, 55 min. |
| Cairo / Aswan, Egypt |
Egypt Air |
1 hour |
| Aswan / Abu Simbel, Egypt |
Lake Nasser Cruise |
3 Nights |
| Abu Simbel / Aswan, Egypt |
Air |
45 minutes |
| Aswan / Luxor, Egypt |
Motorcoach |
3 hours |
| Luxor / Aswan |
Nile Cruise |
3 nights |
| Aswan / Cairo |
Air |
1 hour |
| Cairo / New York (JFK), New York |
Egypt Air |
12 hours |
| Optional Post-Extension |
| Cairo / Amman, Jordan |
Air |
1 hour, 30 min. |
| Amman / Petra, Jordan |
Motorcoach |
3 hours ** |
| Petra / Amman, Jordan |
Motorcoach |
3 hours |
| Amman / Cairo, Egypt |
Air |
1 hour, 30 min. |
| Cairo / New York (JFK), New York |
Air |
12 hours |
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* All passengers will fly direct from New York (JFK) gateway to Cairo on Egypt Air. The flight is scheduled to leave JFK at approximately 6:30 pm.
** Includes time for sightseeing and/or lunch. Note that on select departures, the itinerary operates in reverse and timings/itinerary vary slightly. Please Note: Travel times are approximate and may vary. Due to schedule and routing changes made by airlines, some of the above-listed routings may include stops not listed above. |
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| Flight Information [top] |
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When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.
First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.
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| Country | Time Difference |
| Egypt | + 7 hours |
| Israel* | + 7 hours |
| Jordan | + 7 hours |
* Optional Extension
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
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| Vaccination Notes [top] |
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At this time, vaccinations are not required for your tour; however, we advise that you check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. For more information on health related issues while travelling overseas, contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/travel or calling toll free 1 (800) 232-4636.
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