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Sunday, October 22, 2023 - Friday, October 29, 2023 - A total of 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS.
Please note, there is a significant time zone difference between the Americas/Europe/Asia and Egypt so you may need to allocate an additional travel day in order to arrive by Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Also note: All guests boarding the ship must arrive by Sunday, October 22, 2023.
This is the return of our annual Tambor Cruise, and we want to make it a meaningful one!
The purpose of this event is to provide an extended respite for those seeking to integrate dance music and movement for healing - amplified by the submergence in the cultural and historical richness of one of the oldest civilizations on earth, the great Egypt of Africa.
We hope you'll join us for this unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience along the sacred Nile River from Sunday, October 22, 2023 through Sunday, October 29, 2023.
This experience takes place in Egypt, Africa. It begins in Luxor, followed by a cruise on the Nile River that ends in Aswan.
Space for this event is extremely limited, with only 235 total tickets available. Our goal is to provide our guests with an intimate and exclusive experience where we are able to truly connect with one another.
Please bring your Tambor Cruise ticket, the card you purchased the ticket with, as well as valid non-expired PHOTO I.D.
(PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL AND CHECK-IN)
A valid passport is a requirement for air travel to / from Egypt. A valid passport is needed for ALL Travelers. Please Note: Baptismal papers and hospital certificates of birth are not acceptable. Voter registration cards or Social Security cards are not considered proof of citizenship.
You must be 18 years old or more in order to purchase a ticket for the 2023 Tambor Cruise Festival in Egypt.
Tickets start at $2799.00 based on double occupancy (Taxes and Fees are not included.) See pricing details here!
Until April 15, 2023: Reserve your spot on our Tambor Cruise Festival in Egypt with only $400 Deposit per Guest!
(*Deposits are non-refundable)
Completely immerse yourself in this incredible experience without the worry of navigating a foreign country or having to piece together transportation and lodging. We've taken care of everything for you.
ALL TICKET PURCHASES INCLUDE:
TRANSPORT:
ACCOMMODATIONS:
TAMBOR PARTIES AND EVENTS:
EXCURSIONS:
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PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS DO APPLY:
YOUR AIRFARE TO LUXOR AND FROM ASWAN ARE NOT INCLUDED.
YOUR VISA FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED. (Approximately $30 USD).
TIPS/GRATUITY ARE NOT INCLUDED.
No, all of our tickets will be sent out via email upon completion of your ticket purchase. Please be sure to bring your ticket, either printed or on your mobile device, and your ID/Passport to be checked in when you arrive.
Yes, you should receive a confirmation email from Tambor Cruise's ticketing partner Easol to confirm your order after purchase. If you did not receive an email, log into your account at easol.com to verify that the correct email address is associated with your account. If you are still having issues, please reach out to ___________ and our support team will help you verify your purchase.
2023 is the return of the annual Tambor Cruise where over 3,000+ cruisers to-date have sailed with us. The 2023 Tambor Cruise in Egypt has very limited capacity so tickets may sell out very quickly. A waitlist form will be published if and when tickets sell out.
The payment plan system allows you to spread out monthly payments evenly from the time of booking your reservation to the final due date for all payments in August 2023.
You'll pay a non-refundable deposit when you first book your reservation, and each month following, your credit/debit card will be automatically charged the payment plan amount on the same day that you initially booked the reservation.
Please note a fee of $15 USD is applied for each automatic payment.
If a payment attempt fails for whatever reason (e.g. card has expired, is no longer valid, insufficient funds or card is declined by the bank), then we will:
Please note, upon cancellation of the booking due to your failure to keep up with the Payment Plan, Tambor Cruise has the right to cancel your booking reservation and you will lose your deposit. It is Tambor Cruise's discretion to re-instate your booking reservation and / or your Automatic Payment Plan. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for a comprehensive overview of our cancellation policy.
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No, airfare is not included in your ticket for the Tambor Cruise Festival in Egypt. Arranging your arrival flight to Luxor and departure flight from Aswan are your responsibility.
However, once you arrive in Luxor we've got you covered every step of the way until you depart in Aswan.
Also keep in mind that from North America, the travel time to Egypt can take approximately 20 hours (accounting for actual flight time and layovers). In addition, Eastern standard time zone is 7 hours behind Egypt local time.
You'll want to prepare accordingly in order to arrive in Luxor by early afternoon local Egypt on Sunday, October 22.
You might find our Travel and Flights recommendation page helpful, especially if you've never flown internationally before.
No, you arrive and depart from different airports.
The Tambor Cruise Festival Experience begins in Luxor, Egypt, then we sail the Nile River and end in Aswan, Egypt.
ARRIVAL IN LUXOR, EGYPT Sunday, October 22, 2023
DEPARTURE FROM ASWAN, EGYPT Sunday, October 29,2023
Most international flights are routed through Cairo with 1-hour connector flights to Luxor and from Aswan.
PLEASE CHECK THE TIME DIFFERENCE IN EGYPT BEFORE BOOKING TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE.
When arriving in Luxor, the airport is 11km or just under 7 miles away.
When departing from Aswan your journey from hotel to airport is around 26km or 16 miles.
Please keep in mind the transport we've arranged only applies to our Tambor Cruise experience dates -
ARRIVAL on Sunday, October 22 and DEPARTURE on Sunday, October 29, 2023
Yes, group ground transport from the Luxor Airport to our Luxor resort and to Aswan International in Aswan are included with your ticket purchase.
Enjoy an amazing opening party with us in Luxor.
Dance your heart out with daily day and night parties on our Tambor Cruise ship.
Wrap up your experience with a Grand Finale party you'll never forget in Aswan!
Yes, alcohol is available for purchase on the ship at an additional charge. You also have the option to pre-purchase an All-Inclusive Alcoholic Beverage package for the 5 days, 4 nights on the Nile River Cruise.
Tambor Cuise parties are filled with the soulful, deep sounds of afro-house music brought to you by diverse, top–tier international artists.
We'll keep the website and our social media platforms updated with more lineup announcements and party itineraries!
Join our mailing list, or follow us @TamborParty on your favorite social platform for updates.
Throughout your Tambor Cruise experience, you'll journey through Luxor, The Nile River, and Aswan. For more information about each stage of the journey, please visit our Egypt Experience page HERE.
Almost all of the planned excursions are included with your ticket purchase, including
We've also secured incredible prices for an optional tour that we're sure you'll love!
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Tambor Cruise business hours are as follows
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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