Comparison table
| Feature | Route Brief | Full Dossier | Group Desk |
| Cities covered | 1 | 2–4 | Custom |
| Revision round | Email Q&A only | 1 after day one | 2 for lead chaperone |
| Annotated maps | Simple timeline | Yes | Bus-oriented |
| Family stroller notes | On request | Included | Included |
| Nile cruise port timing | No | Yes | Optional |
| Price snapshot validity | 90 days | 90 days + refresh email | Per quote |
What every tier includes
Editor attribution with last site-walk date, EGP ticket tier tables sourced from posted window rates, realistic transit gaps (no fantasy sixteen-hour stacks), and cross-links to free sitelinks for background reading. We state what we cannot control: tomb rotations, convoy schedules, VIP closure days.
Payment process
After scope confirmation we email an LLC invoice with Tax ID 674-218-539 and bank transfer details. Work begins on receipt. No card processing on muse-info.xyz—reduces fraud risk for international clients and keeps our information-service classification clean under GAFI registry 928471.
Refund policy
Cancel before editor assignment for full refund minus EGP 200 admin fee. After research begins, fifty percent refund if delivery has not occurred. Delivered dossiers are non-refundable; Full Dossier includes the revision round precisely to adjust after ground truth.
Currency and international clients
Invoices quote EGP by default with USD equivalent at Central Bank rate on invoice date. Wire fees are client responsibility. European and North American banks typically settle within three business days—dossier clock starts on confirmed receipt, not send date.
Corporate and institutional billing
Universities and travel agencies may request separate billing contact on purchase orders. We issue ETA-compliant tax invoices with VAT line item 674-218-539 registration. Group Desk quotes scale per headcount tier: under fifteen, fifteen to forty, and forty-plus with dedicated phone briefing for lead chaperone.
Sample deliverable outline — Route Brief
Cover page with verification date · hotel-to-first-site taxi band · three venue sequence with entry and exit times · lunch window near named restaurant zone · ticket table in EGP · two indoor fallbacks if heat threshold exceeded · Arabic gate names for driver card · desk contact for day-of email.
Sample deliverable outline — Full Dossier
Everything in Route Brief plus cross-city transport matrix · Luxor ferry and West Bank taxi notes · optional Abu Simbel convoy sheet · annotated map images · photography policy digest · revision instructions · ninety-day HTML link with password optional on request.
Why three tiers instead of hourly billing
Hourly research billing punishes clients for asking necessary verification questions. Fixed tiers align our incentive with completeness—editors are not rewarded for rushing a half-finished PDF. Upgrades credit most of Route Brief because overlapping research should not be billed twice.
Add-on services (quoted separately)
Abu Simbel convoy sheet beyond Full Dossier scope: EGP 900. Same-day rush Route Brief: plus thirty percent when capacity allows. Extra revision beyond included round: EGP 600. On-site phone support day-of: not offered—editors research, not escort.
Price change policy
Listed EGP tiers valid through December 2026 unless ETA VAT rate shifts—existing quotes honor price at quote date for thirty days. Published web prices may update without notice; your invoice locks the rate at acceptance.
Comparison with DIY research
Free sitelinks cover generic sequences; paid tiers add hotel-specific minutes, revision after ground truth, and accountability when hours change between booking and travel. DIY forum scraping costs time and misses Arabic gate names drivers need—Route Brief pricing targets one evening of skilled editor labor, not algorithm output.
Tax documentation
Invoices display Nile & Museum Info Bureau LLC, Tax ID 674-218-539, GAFI 928471, and fourteen percent VAT line where applicable for corporate reimbursement. Request duplicate stamped copies by post only if finance requires—digital PDF satisfies most auditors.
Non-Egyptian corporate clients may pay USD wire—EGP equivalent locked on invoice date per Central Bank reference rate quoted in footer.
Pricing FAQ
Can I upgrade from Route Brief to Full Dossier?
Yes within thirty days. We credit seventy percent of Route Brief fee toward Full Dossier if cities overlap.
What payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer in EGP or USD to our LLC account. We send IBAN details after scope confirmation—no card checkout on site.
Does Group Desk include on-site guides?
No. Group Desk delivers sequencing, chaperone briefs, and Arabic gate sheets. Licensed guides are hired separately through ministry channels.
How long are price snapshots valid?
Ticket tables reflect editor verification within ninety days of delivery. Email [email protected] for a refresh before travel if your dossier is older.
Is VAT included in listed prices?
Listed EGP amounts include fourteen percent VAT where applicable per ETA rules for information services.
Do you offer rush delivery?
Route Brief rush within forty-eight hours adds thirty percent when editor capacity allows. Full Dossier rush is case-by-case.