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VISA & PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS:

Travelers travelling to Egypt might require visa prior to travel; please contact the Egyptian embassy.

For travel to Egypt all passports must have a validity of at least 6 months from the date of the return.

It is recommended that a copy of each individual’s passport details page is taken on tour as a record for each person travelling should any incident occur – such as stolen/lost passport or ticket or for individual further identification purposes.

Checked baggage: Please note that each passenger may take one piece of luggage (weighing no more than 20 KG) to check-in to the aircraft’s hold, free of charge/at no extra charge (if low-cost). Any bags in excess of this free baggage allowance may incur a baggage fee (please check your flight ticket because the airline may allow another piece of luggage free of charge).

Cabin baggage: each passenger may take one piece of hand luggage with a maximum size of 58 x 45 x 25 CM – NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

Please note that the above allowances are subject to change.

Please note that coaches have limited space for luggage, therefore we recommend only taking one piece of hold luggage per person.

We would strongly advise you of the need to observe the loading and unloading of suitcases from the coach and safe transportation of each case into the hotel on arrival and departure.

Climate/Clothing:

Spring: 70°F – 85°F; Summer: 80°F – 130°F; Autumn: 70°F – 85°F; Winter: 60°F – 85°F. Bring comfortable shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather coat. Sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses are also recommended. Some religious sites do not allow shorts or sleeveless shirts.

Language:

Arabic is the local language. Limited English is generally understood and spoken as well.

Currency:

The Egyptian pound is currency of Egypt (Today’s exchange rate 01 U$D = 50 LE) subject to change.

Electricity:

The voltage used is 220 volts. *Note: The U.S. uses 120 volts and you can purchase a converter and transformer at most hardware stores for your 120V appliances. Make sure it has the 2 round sticks like the one on this picture. (Universal Grounded Adapter to US Plug).

Shopping:

Stick to the Egyptian bazaars offering colorful wares and great bargains, and be prepared to haggle. You may wish to avoid the street vendors, some of whom can be very aggressive. Egyptian tour guides do take visitors into pre-approved shops during the itinerary. Even shop owners at the most respectable stores tend to be somewhat aggressive. Again, should you be made to feel at all uncomfortable, do report the incident to your tour manager.

Health Precautions:

No inoculations are necessary when arriving in Egypt from selected County but consult with your health care provider before traveling.

*To prevent “Montezuma’s Revenge,” avoid the tap water, including raw fruits and vegetables washed in tap water. Your stomach may still become upset due to the change in diet. Bring anti-diarrhea medicine just in case.

*For the latest overseas travel health information, call the Center for Disease Control’s traveler’s hotline at 404-332-4559. Or visit their web site at www.cdc.gov

Conservation / Code of Conduct:

Islam is the dominant influence and many traditional customs and beliefs are tied up with religion. The people are generally courteous and hospitable and expect similar respect from visitors. Handshaking will suffice as a greeting. Because Egypt is a Muslim country, dress should be conservative and women should not wear revealing clothes, particularly when in religious buildings and in towns (although the Western style of dress is accepted in modern nightclubs, restaurants, hotels and bars in Cairo, Alexandria and other tourist destinations). Official or social functions and smart restaurants usually require more formal wear. Smoking is very common.

Departure Tax:

Till now there is no departure tax levied in Egypt.

Travel Insurance:

We strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance contract as additional security in the case of cancellation or interruption of travel plans, lost or damaged luggage, travel delays, illness, or accident. Keep all boarding passes, ticket copies and receipts for expenses paid during your trip if it later becomes necessary to file a claim.

Holidays:

Egypt: Public Holidays, Jan 7 Coptic Christmas Day, Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day (Sinai only), May 1 Labor Day, Jun 18 Liberation Day, Jul 23 Revolution Day, Aug 15 Wafa’a el Nil (Flooding of the Nile), Oct 6 Armed Forces Day, Oct 24 Suez Victory Day, Dec 23 Victory Day.

Driving:

Traffic drives on the right. Besides the Nile Valley and Delta, which hold an extensive road network, there are paved roads along the Mediterranean and African Red Sea coasts. The road looping through the Western Desert oases from Asyut to Giza is now fully paved. The speed limit is usually 90kph (56mph) on motorways and 100kph (62mph) on the desert motorway from Cairo to Alexandria (there are substantial fines for speeding). Private motoring in the desert regions is not recommended without suitable vehicles and a guide. For more details, contact the Egyptian Automobile Club in Cairo.