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Refund Policy

Last Updated: 16 August 2026

Thank you for using the independent booking-facilitation service of visitgem.org (the “Site”), operated by Acadian Tours. Because our service involves securing personalized, capacity-restricted, and strictly timed entry slots from the Grand Egyptian Museum's own ticketing system on your behalf, we maintain a clear and transparent policy regarding cancellations and refunds. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorised by, or operated by the Grand Egyptian Museum or any Egyptian government authority.

1. General Cancellation & Refund Policy

All bookings are non-refundable and non-cancellable once the order has been processed and the tickets have been allocated, except as set out in the Refund and Cancellation Matrix below.

After Processing: No cancellations or refunds are possible for customer-initiated requests such as change of plans, incorrect dates or times selected, travel delays, or personal schedule changes.

How to Request a Refund: Email [email protected] with your booking reference number as soon as possible. We will review and respond promptly.

2. Refund and Cancellation Matrix

The matrix below is the single source of truth for refund and cancellation outcomes. It applies to all Acadian Tours bookings for the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Situation Outcome How to Request / Notes
Customer change of mind, wrong date/time selected, travel delay, or personal schedule change No refund Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable after allocation. Email [email protected] with your booking reference.
No-show or late arrival No refund Entry is only valid for the selected date and time slot.
GEM officially closes on your scheduled date (maintenance, weather, operational halt) Full refund Refund issued to the original payment method once closure is confirmed by GEM.
Force majeure (government restriction, natural disaster, public health emergency) Full refund Email [email protected] with your booking reference and evidence if available.
Platform-side booking error (wrong date/time/slot confirmed by us) Correction or full refund We will contact you. If correction is not possible, a full refund is issued.
Ticket refused entry and refusal is confirmed in writing by GEM Full refund Email [email protected] with the written refusal from GEM staff.
Requested slot unavailable in GEM's ticketing system Alternative slot or full refund We will notify you promptly and offer an alternative or a refund to the original payment method.
We fail to deliver tickets due to a failure on our side Full refund Refunds are typically processed within 10 business days.

3. Limited Exceptions for Refunds

Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are approved in their full respective amount only in the situations listed in the matrix above.

Refund Processing Time: Once a refund is approved, our team typically processes it within 10 business days. The funds will then appear in your account according to your bank or payment provider's standard timeline. All approved refunds are issued to the original payment method used at checkout.

4. Non-Refundable Items & Exclusions

The following are non-refundable under all circumstances:

Bookings where the customer selected the wrong date or time.

No-shows or late arrivals.

Change of mind or personal schedule changes.

Tickets already issued or allocated by the venue.

Partial refunds for unused portions of a booking.

5. Platform-Side Booking Errors

If a confirmed booking contains an incorrect date or time due to a system error on our platform, we will:

Contact you immediately upon discovery.

Offer to correct the booking at no extra cost, or issue a full refund if correction is not possible.

Please report any suspected errors as soon as you receive your confirmation.

6. Chargebacks & Payment Disputes

We are committed to resolving any issues professionally and fairly. If you experience a problem with your booking, we strongly encourage you to contact our support team first at [email protected] so we can assist you directly.

We handle all disputes in good faith and in accordance with applicable laws.

If your requested time slot is unavailable or we are unable to deliver your tickets for any reason attributable to our service, we will offer you an alternative slot or a full refund to your original payment method.

7. Unavailable Slots & Non-Delivery

If the Grand Egyptian Museum's own ticketing system does not have enough capacity for your requested slot, we will notify you as soon as possible and offer either an alternative available slot or a full refund to your original payment method.

If we are unable to deliver your tickets due to a failure on our side, you are entitled to a full refund. Refunds are typically processed within 10 business days and will appear according to your bank or payment provider's timeline.

8. Merchant of Record

The merchant of record for all transactions on this site is Acadian Tours. Your card statement will show a charge from Acadian Tours.

9. Business Identity & Contact Information

For any refund, cancellation, or dispute-related questions, please email us at [email protected].

Business Name: Acadian Tours

Website: visitgem.org

Phone Number: (732) 704-4864

Merchant of Record: Acadian Tours

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