EGYPT 2027: THE GOLDEN THRESHOLD

Terms and Conditions

Participant Agreement

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This agreement is between Valerie A. Bottazzi, known professionally as Shakti Bottazzi, sole proprietor doing business as The Awaken Path, and you, the Client, with respect to the Egypt 2027: The Golden Threshold sacred journey, July 29 through August 9, 2027.

Please read this document carefully. Payment of your deposit constitutes your acceptance of all conditions and provisions included herein.

Tour Costs and Inclusions

All tour costs are based upon the specified services detailed in the itinerary available for download on the sales page. Tour costs include accommodations, ground transportation in Egypt, domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor, entrance fees to listed archaeological sites, meals as indicated in the itinerary, private access ceremonies, ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses, English-speaking Egyptologist, bottled water during tours, government taxes and service charges, and tipping for Dahabeya crew, airport staff, and eclipse ground team as specified.

Itemized cost breakdowns are not available. All tour costs are in US dollars.

Items Not Included

Unless otherwise specified, the following are not included: international flights, travel insurance, international health insurance, Egypt entry visa, gratuities for the Egyptologist, laundry, alcoholic beverages, excess baggage charges, meals in Cairo not listed in the itinerary, camera or viewing equipment, entrance to sites not listed in the itinerary, optional activities such as the hot air balloon ride, items of a personal nature, and any items not specifically listed as included.

Pricing

Early bird pricing — available until May 30, 2026:

Twin double room: $13,000 per person
Queen suite: $14,000 per person

Standard pricing — available until June 30, 2026:

Twin double room: $13,888 per person
Queen suite: $14,888 per person

All prices are per person. All accommodations are double occupancy. There are no single room options available. You may room with a partner or friend of your choosing, or we will facilitate a thoughtful pairing within the group upon request.

Last day to enroll: June 30, 2026.

4. Deposit and Payment Schedule

Last day to enroll: June 30, 2026 All payments must be complete by: January 10, 2027

Early bird pricing — enrollment before May 30, 2026:

Twin room — $13,000:

$3,000 deposit + $520 one-time transaction fee at enrollment
7 monthly payments of $1,430

Queen suite — $14,000:

$4,000 deposit + $560 one-time transaction fee at enrollment
7 monthly payments of $1,430

Standard pricing — enrollment May 30 through June 30, 2026:

Twin room — $13,888:

$3,888 deposit + $555 one-time transaction fee at enrollment
6 monthly payments of $1,667

Queen suite — $14,888:

$4,888 deposit + $595 one-time transaction fee at enrollment
6 monthly payments of $1,667

The deposit is fully refundable until July 20, 2026. The one-time transaction fee is non-refundable. Payments are processed through the secure checkout on the sales page.

Payment Methods and Processing Fees

Credit Card or PayPal: A 4% processing fee applies to all credit card and PayPal payments. This fee is charged at the time of each payment and is non-refundable.

For international clients who may need an alternative form of payment please contact clientcare@theawakenpath.com

Cancellations and Refunds

All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Your cancellation date will be the date written notification is received. Verbal cancellation requests will not be honored.

Before July 20, 2026: Full refund of deposit
From July 20, 2026 onward: No refunds of any payments made

No refunds will be issued after the commencement of the tour, whether for early departure, voluntary absence, or unused services. Your decision not to travel for any reason will be deemed a cancellation. Please allow eight weeks for administration of refunds. Any cancellation will incur a 10% administrative charge. All refunds are net of any transaction and processing fees already incurred.

Force Majeure & Cancellation by The Awaken Path

In the unlikely event that The Awaken Path must cancel the tour due to force majeure circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, or government travel restrictions, clients will be notified immediately and every effort will be made to recover and refund payments received, less any non-recoverable costs already paid to third party suppliers. The Awaken Path cannot guarantee full refund of all payments due to financial commitments made to suppliers on behalf of the group.

This is one of the reasons comprehensive travel insurance and international health insurance are compulsory. Your insurance policy may cover trip cancellation costs in circumstances beyond the operator’s control. Clients are strongly encouraged to purchase a policy that includes trip cancellation coverage at the time of enrollment.

Transportation

International flights are the sole responsibility of each participant. Please ensure your flight arrives into Cairo International Airport on July 29, 2027 and departs from Cairo International Airport on August 9, 2027 or later. Please notify us of your flight details upon booking. The Awaken Path cannot be held responsible for airline schedule changes, seat assignment changes, or flight cancellations.

Accommodations

All accommodations are double occupancy. There are no single room options available for this journey. You may room with a partner or friend of your choosing, or we will facilitate a thoughtful pairing within the group upon request. The Awaken Path reserves the right to substitute comparable accommodations without notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Passports and Visas

All participants must hold a valid passport with at least six months validity from the date of arrival in Egypt and sufficient blank pages for immigration stamps. It is the sole responsibility of each participant to obtain a valid passport. The Egypt entry visa is not included in the tour price and is the responsibility of each participant. Current visa fees and requirements should be confirmed with the Egyptian embassy or consulate in your country prior to travel.

Travel and Health Insurance

Both comprehensive travel insurance and international health insurance are compulsory for participation in this journey. Each participant must obtain coverage that includes trip cancellation, medical evacuation, hospitalization, and emergency repatriation prior to departure. Proof of insurance may be requested. The Awaken Path strongly recommends purchasing both policies at the time of enrollment to protect against irrecoverable cancellation costs and medical emergencies abroad.

Health and Physical Condition

Participants are understood to be in sufficient health to undertake international travel and walking tours in extreme heat. August in Egypt involves temperatures that may reach 104°F / 40°C or above. All participants must notify The Awaken Path in writing of any physical conditions, health concerns, dietary restrictions, food allergies, or special needs no later than April 20, 2027. The Awaken Path will make reasonable efforts to accommodate needs where possible but cannot guarantee accommodation of all requests.

Limits on Responsibility

The Awaken Path shall not be responsible for any injuries, losses, damages, or expenses in connection with accommodations, ground transportation, illness, local laws, climatic conditions, acts of God, delays, or cancellations due to weather, political circumstances, or other causes beyond its control, unless such losses are due to the direct negligence of The Awaken Path.

All participants should be prepared for unexpected changes to the itinerary and arrive with a flexible attitude. Certain elements of the journey, including private access permissions, are subject to confirmation and may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond The Awaken Path’s control. Every effort will be made to honor all confirmed arrangements.

Tour members are expected to treat fellow participants and staff with compassion and respect. The Awaken Path reserves the right to remove any participant from the journey whose behavior is deemed disruptive or harmful to the group, without refund.

Pre-Trip Preparation Calls

Three sacred group preparation calls via Zoom are included as part of your investment and will be scheduled prior to departure. Recordings will be available for participants who are unable to attend live. Details will be communicated via the group WhatsApp channel upon registration. No refund or credit will be issued for missed preparation calls.

Post-Trip Integration Call

One group integration call via Zoom is included approximately three to four weeks after return. Recordings will be available for participants who are unable to attend live. Details will be communicated to all participants. No refund or credit will be issued for missed integration calls.

Agreement

Payment of deposit constitutes your consent to all provisions of this agreement. By registering for Egypt 2027: The Golden Threshold you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions. Participants will also be required to sign a separate Release of Liability form prior to departure.

For questions about payment methods please contact clientcare@theawakenpath.com