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Simply, the Best in Egypt |
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With
more than twenty five years of experience in Egypt, Travel House has a
guaranteed track record of delivering seamless service from arrival to
departure from & to any port or airport in Egypt. We have deep
roots and long-established relationships that make it possible to give
our guests a degree of access and insight no other operator can match.
And while other companies sometimes claim that the independent offices
to whom they subcontract their business are “their own offices,” Travel
House has its own network of local offices throughout Egypt (and in the
States & Europe too), staffed by full-time Travel House experts.
Travel House has the tools, experience and internal network necessary
to effectively cut though the red tape to obtain the transit visa. What
might otherwise be a time consuming and potentially frustrating process
is handled expeditiously. This eliminates the risks resulting from
improper documentation such as long waits in lines at immigration or
security points or even worse, denial of entry. We can ensure a smooth
and swift transit through Travel House professionals and an effective
and high quality service during port calls Travellers arrive at their
ports with documentation in perfect order.
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The World’s Best Tour Directors and Guides |
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Our
standards are the highest in the industry. Travel House guides are
impeccable hosts — experienced, well-educated, intelligent
professionals who are also charming travelling companions. They
specialize in a variety of subjects from archaeology & Egyptology
to politics, geography and current affairs. And while other tour
companies use guides who take it as a commercial profession, Travel
House requires the highest certifications from its guides.
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Travel House’s Private Fleet |
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To
guarantee the best service for our guests, Travel House owns, operates
and maintains a fleet of buses in Egypt. While other companies lease
their vehicles from third parties, with no control over maintenance or
passenger amenities, Travel House constantly upgrades its vehicles to
incorporate modern safety and design elements that emphasize customer
comfort and the best sightlines.
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Private Transfers …Any Time |
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Unlike
many of our competitors, Travel House offers its guests private
transfers whenever you choose to arrive or depart to or from any port
or airport in Egypt. This allows you the flexibility to arrive early or
extend your stay in accordance to the ship schedule. Most other tour
operators offer to transfer you to and from the port from one specified
group ship. But Travel House gives you the comfort, luxury and freedom
to plan your trip as you prefer. Any day, any time, day or night as
long as you is at any of the Egyptian ports.
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A More Personal Touch |
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With
an average of maximum of 24 on our Connoisseurs Series, Travel House
groups are small enough to facilitate personal contact among group
members, and undivided attention from your Tour Director. These smaller
numbers also result in access to quaint restaurants off the beaten
track, and discerning hotels that refuse large groups. While other
company’s travellers are herded through the streets of Cairo in groups
of as many as 40, Travel House guests feel as if they are travelling
with a small party of friends.
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Honeymooners save 25% off the price of their tour when they book with MSC/TRAVEL HOUSE.
One child 'GO FOR FREE' when sharing with two adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shore Excursions Before you start |
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When should I reserve my shore excursions? |
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Some
shore excursions can accommodate only a limited number of participants.
Since they are sold on a first come, first serve basis, Travel House
recommends if you can purchase them as soon as possible in order to
avoid disappointment.
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How physically challenging are the Shore Excursions? |
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It
really depends on the tour. For example in some of the Middle East
countries, your visits are ancient. Their quaint, narrow, cobblestone
streets have been in existence long before motorized transportation. To
preserve their beauty, some cities and old towns are pedestrian only.
Most tours require some degree of walking; however, some excursions
require extensive walking. Likewise, cathedrals and mosques make
walking and stair-climbing a necessity.Most cruise lines indicate which
tours are more physical than others in their brochures and at the Shore
Excursion Desk. Whatever your fitness level, we highly recommend
comfortable, low-heeled walking shoes
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What do Shore Excursions Include? |
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Shore
excursions include transportation according to the itinerary, and
meals, refreshments, guides, and entrance fees as indicated in the tour
description book. Fares for shore excursions are subject to change
without notice.
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When and where do Shore Excursions depart? |
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MSC/TRAVEL
HOUSE Prepaid tickets will indicate the departure location and time. If
you are reserving an excursion in advance, you will be notified as to
the times and locations along with other important details.
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Is it possible to "Miss the Boat? |
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All
guests are required to be back aboard their ship no later than 30
minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, which is listed in the
daily bulletin and at the gangway as you leave the ship. The scheduling
of all shore excursions conform with this requirement. However, if you
leave An organized tour with MSC/TRAVEL HOUSE, it will be our
responsibility to secure transportation and return to the pier on time.
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What type of transportation is used for Shore Excursions? |
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Travel
House new models of A/C coaches, Mini-bus & Micro-bus; however,
excursions utilize the best quality transportation possible in each
port. Air-conditioned vehicles are always available. Guest wishing to
travel together with friends should leave the ship together, as this
will help the tour staff allocate space in the same vehicle.
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Will transportation be available to the city centers? |
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Most
of the ports in Egypt are not located in the city center. For the
convenience of our guests, some cruise lines request shuttle bus
service in those ports. (Believe us, finding local transportation is
not a problem in the Egypt. They will find you.) Schedules and days of
operation of shuttle buses are usually posted in the ship's bulletin –
if requested
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How should I tip our Guide/Driver? |
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Extending
a gratuity to your guide or driver is strictly optional; however, in
Egypt, these personnel may anticipate that if you were pleased with
their services, you will reward them in a monetary way. A commonly
accepted guideline is $1 per person for a half day and $2 per person
for a full day.
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How can I find out more about the ports we'll be visiting? |
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On
board of MSC cruise ships, a qualified lecturer will hold informative
talks on each port of call you visit. If you still have questions, the
Port Lecturer will be glad to answer them. You should also do a little
research before you go. Your local library on board should have all
kinds of books pertaining to your destination.
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Will I miss meals when I go ashore? |
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Most
tour departure times complement the ship's meal service hours, so you
can enjoy your meal aboard then go ashore or take it as a breakfast or
lunch box. However, on some full day tours, or if you take more than
one tour in a day, your return on board may not coincide with meal
hours. Don't worry.. our tours are including lunch all the time,
however, A buffet, snack, or room service is usually available all the
time on board.
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What should I wear? |
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For
your visits in Egypt, you should have more conservative ideas about
dress than you're accustomed. Attention is drawn to this matter so as
not to offend. MSC suggests when visiting places of worship (mosques,
cathedrals or museums), you dress conservatively, avoiding shorts or
sundresses. Attend the port lectures for guidance. Guests should
wear comfortable walking shoes at all times. When visiting ruins or
walking on cobblestone streets, wear rubber-soled shoes. It's also
smart to wear a sun hat.
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Will I have time to shop? |
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Whenever
possible, shopping time is allocated within the framework of the
excursions. However, tours are not designed primarily for shopping but
we assure you that you'll get the chance
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Quick Trips From All Egyptian Ports |
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Egypt Ports of Call and shore excursions |
Shore excursion from Ain Sokhna |
Shore excursion from Safaga |
Shore excursion from Alexandria |
Shore excursion from Sharm El Sheikh |
Shore excursion from Port Said |
Shore excursion from Suez |
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Shore
excursions form Egypt ports to visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx,
Egyptian Museum in Cairo Karnak temple, Luxor temple, Valley of the
Kings and Queens at Luxor and much more... All Tours and quick trips
start from Africa cruises, around Africa cruises and Mediterranean
cruises that ducking at the Egyptian ports on Red sea coast and the
Mediterranean Sea coast
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* Honeymooners save 25% off the price of their tour when they book with MSC/TRAVEL
HOUSE.
* One child ' GO FOR FREE ' when sharing with two adults.
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Excursions from Alexandria, Egypt |
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Full day tour to Cairo by A.C Coach Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum & Khan El Khalili Bazaar |
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We
pick you up from your cruise in Alexandria, transfer by A.C vehicle to
Cairo for a full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids, the valley temple,
the tombs of the Pharaohs and the Sphinx, a huge funeral complex
guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren and
then drive to the Egyptian museum of antiquities collection of Egyptian
art in the world, including an exhibit dedicated to the child king
Tutankhamun, fine collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, from
there to the Khan El Khalili bazaar and open market then transfer to
your cruise in Alexandria port..
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Tour includes: |
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All
transfers by A.C bus, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch
during tour at specialty restaurant overlooking the Rive Nile.
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Half day tour in Alexandria by A.C CoachAlexandria Visits |
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We
pick you up from your cruise in Alexandria, transfer by A.C vehicle to
the city center.Visit Quitbey Citadel & the Pompey's pillar, the
Cata Comb
Lunch at a Seafood restaurant overlooking the eastern port. Time for shopping.
Afternoon visit Montazah palace, then transfer to your cruise in Alexandria port.
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All transfers by A.C bus, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch during tour at specialty restaurant overlooking the sea.
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Full day tour to Cairo by A.C CoachPyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara |
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We
pick you up from your cruise in Alexandria, transfer by A.C vehicle to
Cairo for a full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids, the valley temple,
the tombs of the Pharaohs and the Sphinx, a huge funeral complex
guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren
Lunch break at restaurant overlooking the Pyramids then transfer to
visit the statue of Ramses the second at Memphis, the capital of
ancient Egypt, the fine tombs and the step pyramids at Sakkara, from
there to Great Pyramids of Giza, the most famous monuments of ancient
Egypt and one of the Seven Wonders of the World , which were built on a
rocky desert plateau close to the Nile, and the enigmatic Sphinx, the
best of the Egyptian monuments which has the body of a lion and the
face of a man, the valley temples, two awesome megalithic temples,
known as the Sphinx Temple, and the Valley Temple Just in front of, and
to the right of the Great Sphinx. Return back to your cruise in
Alexandria port.
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Tour includes: |
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All
transfers by A.C bus, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch
during tour at specialty restaurant overlooking the Pyramids
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Overnight trip to Cairo by A.C Coach |
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Day 01
: You will be transferred from your cruise in Alexandria by A.C vehicle
to Cairo via the desert road to visit the Egyptian museum of
Antiquities that houses the world's finest collection of Pharaonic
artifacts and the fine collections from the tomb of the child-king
Tutankhamun lunch break and then drive to the hotel for check-in with
free time at leisure in Cairo. Pm Escorted optional tour to the
sound and light show at the foot of the Giza pyramids, the show begins
with the story of The Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the
city of the dead for five thousand years. The show depicts the story of
building the pyramids of Keops, Kephren, Mykerinos and relates the
history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis
IV , Akhenaton , Nevertari and Tutankhamon then drive back to the hotel
for free time and overnight
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Day 2: Breakfast
at the hotel then transfer to visit the status of Ramses the second at
Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt, the fine tombs and the step
pyramids at Sakkara, from there to Great Pyramids of Giza, the most
famous monuments of ancient Egypt and one of the Seven Wonders of the
World , which were built on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile,
and the enigmatic Sphinx, the best of the Egyptian monuments which has
the body of a lion and the face of a man, the valley temples, two
awesome megalithic temples, known as the Sphinx Temple, and the Valley
Temple Just in front of, and to the right of the Great Sphinx. Lunch
break at Pyramids area before you return back to your cruise in
Alexandria port
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Tour includes: |
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transfers by A.C bus, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch meals
during tours at specialty restaurants accommodation for 01 night at the
majestic Mena House Oberoi hotel at the foot of the Pyramids with
breakfast included.
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Excursions from Safaga, Egypt |
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Full day tour to Luxor by A.C Coach |
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We
take you from your cruise at Safaga Port by A.C vehicle, transfer to
Luxor to the West bank of the Nile, a vast burial city of ancient
Thebes, to visit the valley of Kings, the Queen Hatshepust temple at El
Deir Elbahary and the two Colossi of Memnon of Amenophis III then cross
the Nile by felucca to the East bank to visit the great temple of
Karnak with lunch at 5 star hotel and then transfer back to your cruise
at Safaga.
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All transfers by A.C bus, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch during tour at specialty restaurant.
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Overnight trip to Luxor by A.C Coach
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Day01: Meet
and transfer from your cruise ship at Safaga by A.C vehicle to Luxor to
visit the Necropolis of Thebes, to the Valley of Kings with tombs of
various Dynasties, The Temple of Queen Hatshipsut at Deir El Bahari and
the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues
representing Amenopis III facing the Nile then cross the Nile directly
to the Hilton resort Luxor for check-in and lunch. Pm Escorted
tour to the Sound and light show at the Karnak temple the show starts
with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of
Thebes and erection of the Karnak temple, the show also narrates the
glorious achievements of some great Pharaohs. The Spectators listen to
a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and
great legacy which the Karnak temple encloses back to the Hilton hotel
for overnight stay.
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Day02: Breakfast
at the hotel then we touring the East bank of the River Nile to visit
Luxor Temple, built by some of the most famous pharaohs like Queen
Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III and Tutankhamun and then the immense Karnak
Temple, dedicated to the Sun-God Amom lunch break and free time at
leisure at Luxor with shopping opportunity and then drive back to
Safaga port.
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All
transfers by A.C bus, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch meals
during tours at specialty restaurants accommodation for 01 night at the
luxury Sheraton hotel Luxor with breakfast included
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Excursions from Sharm El Sheikh , Egypt |
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One day trip to St Catharine Monastery by A.C Coach |
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You
will be transferred from your cruise in Sharm El Sheikh by A.C vehicle
Port for a pilgrimage tour to the 6th. century Byzantine Greek Orthodox
monastery of St. Catherine's, the oldest continuously inhabited
monastery in the world, set in the shadow of Mount of Sinai, the site
of the Burning Bush, where, Moses received the Ten Commandments, The
entire area is sacred to three world religions: Christianity, Islam,
and Judaism, the Monastery houses outstanding collections of early
Christian manuscripts and icons shown at the library and a 6th century
church reputed to lie directly on the site of the Burning Bush- lunch
break and then drive back to your cruise in Sharm El Sheikh.
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Round trip transfers by A.C vehicle, tour guide, and entrance fees to Saint Catherine with lunch at specialty restaurant.
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Full day Snorkeling trip at Ras Mohammed
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We
will transfer you from your cruise in Sharm el Sheikh by A.C vehicle,
one of Egypt's most popular resorts which lying at the southern tip of
the Sinai Peninsula, that it is renowned for its matchless scuba-diving
and snorkeling in crystal clear waters and see colored fish, sea
gardens at the coral reefs are at Ras Mohammed national Park with its
fantastic bays and sandy beaches- back to your cruise in Sharm El Sheik
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Round trip transfer by A.C vehicle, tour guide, entrance fees, snorkeling gears and barbeque lunch at Ras Mohammed.
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Full day tour to Cairo by air |
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We
pick you up from your cruise in Sharm el Sheikh port by A.C vehicle to
Sharm airport to fly to Cairo for a full day tour visiting Giza
Pyramids and the Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the
legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren and then drive to
the Egyptian museum of antiquities collection of Egyptian art in the
world, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection
of treasures, gold, and jewelry from there to the Khan El Khalili
bazaar and open market then transfer to Cairo airport to fly back to
Sharm and into your cruise
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Sharm /Cairo Dep.:0715 Arr.:0815
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Cairo/Sharm Dep.:2230 Arr.:2330
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Tour includes: |
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All
transfers by A.C bus, round trip flight, Egyptologist guide, entrance
fees and lunch during tour at specialty restaurant excluding drinks.
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ZOOM |
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1)
Our service is available to your cruise clients docking at the
following Egyptian ports: Ain Sokhna, Alexandria, Port Said, Port Suez,
Safaga & Sharm El-Sheikh.
2) Your clients booked on this service will be met as they disembark by our staff of three:
- An experienced Tour Coordinator to handle all operational details,
- A superb Egyptologist-Guide.
- A superior, smartly uniformed chauffeur.
3) Transportation will be by extremely deluxe coaches, each full
air-conditioned and equipped with cooler stocked with complimentary
mineral water, soft drinks, and fruit juices; cellular telephone; and
wheel chair for any passenger who may have difficulty in walking.
4) Although coaches are fitted with 50 seats, we seat only 25
passengers in a coach, - thus ensuring maximum legroom for your clients
& extra room for hand baggage, camera, and outer garments!
Guaranteed Window View!!!
5) The fact that our excursion membership is limited to 25 persons in
each coach means that your clients will not be rushed through their
tour stops with 50 or more other passengers or be troubled with getting
in and out of a bus with scores of other travelers. Being in a group of
maximum 25 people also ensures that each client will receive the
maximum personalized attention from our guide, tour host &
chauffeur.
6) The small size of our groups also enables us to create more
imaginative tour programs, with more in-depth visits to monuments and
museums. And, importantly, your clients will have extra time to chat
with their guides or to ask questions.
7) An extremely important feature of our shore excursion is that they
aren't "Shopping trips". Our firm policy is that your clients are
introduced to the sights - and sites - in an exciting, fun, but
responsible manner. Then, if there is time, only one shopping stop will be made, at one carefully chosen venue, not three or four!
8) As most of you already know, Travel House
assigns the most informed experienced Egyptologist-Guides. (And
traveling in a small group, your clients will get to know them!) 9)
Our Tour Hosts, all highly experienced, are adept at handling every
kind of tour detail from the moment our clients disembark until they
return to their cruise ship.
10) Our chauffeurs have been carefully selected not only for their
expert driving, but also for their excellent manners and sense of
hospitality.
11) Shore excursions involving an overnight hotel stay will feature
only the most deluxe properties, just as our group programs do.
12) Luncheon and dinner restaurants featured in these programs will be
of the same high standard as those used in our groups arrangements.
13)
All these deluxe, small-group shore excursions are offered at rates not
higher than those for large groups shore excursions conducted in a
large bus carrying 40 or more passengers!
14) Most of your clients will be happy to learn that smoking is not permitted on our tour coaches.
15) Each participant in MSC/TRAVEL HOUSE shore excursions will be
given a souvenir program of the excursion, describing the sightseeing
& visits.
16) Operation and Rates of each of these shore excursions are guaranteed with a minimum of two passengers.
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IMPORTANT! |
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For
bookings for the MSC/TRAVEL HOUSE Shore Excursion Service, please make
it in advance by fax or email at least 24hrs.before arrival to the port
of call. For those clients who prefer to make their payments by
credit card please be advised that we accept Visa, Master Card, and
American Express; however, a surcharge of 3 % will be added to our
quoted rates to cover the credit card bank commission.
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