Egypt Travel Questions, Answered

Most of our Egypt tours are private: your own guide, driver and car, on your dates. We also run small group tours with fixed departure dates for travellers who want a lower price or company on the road.

Yes. Every package can be changed: add days, upgrade hotels, swap a Nile cruise for a dahabiya or add the Red Sea. You can also start from scratch on our Tailor-Made page and we send a free itinerary and quote within 24 hours.

Send us your dates and choice of tour by the website, email or WhatsApp. We confirm availability and send a written proposal with the full price, what is included and the deposit that secures your trip. The deposit, payment dates and cancellation terms are written on your proposal before you pay anything.

Each trip page lists what is included. Usually: hotels or cruise, meals as stated, private transfers, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary and domestic flights where shown. International flights, the Egypt visa, tips and optional extras are not included.

Yes. We have licensed Egyptologist guides who speak English, Spanish and other languages. Tell us your language when you book.

Most visitors need a tourist visa. Citizens of many countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and EU countries, can get a single-entry visa online before travel at visa2egypt.gov.eg or on arrival at the airport. It currently costs about US$25. Check the official site for your nationality before you fly.

Your passport should be valid for at least six months after your arrival date in Egypt and have a blank page for the visa.

Yes. Our representative meets you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name, helps with the visa and luggage, and takes you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned car.

Millions of tourists visit Egypt every year, and the main tourist areas (Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea resorts) are well protected. Travelling with a licensed local company adds another layer: we know the routes, and our team is reachable 24 hours a day during your trip. We recommend checking your government's travel advice before you book.

Yes, many women travel Egypt alone with us. On a private tour your guide and driver are with you on every visit. Dressing modestly and using pre-booked transport makes the trip more comfortable.

We recommend bottled water, which is cheap and available everywhere. Our vehicles and Nile cruises provide bottled water. Hotel food and salads are generally fine.

No vaccinations are required for most visitors, but ask your doctor about routine ones such as hepatitis A and tetanus. Travel insurance that covers medical costs is strongly recommended.

October to April is the most popular time, with warm sunny days and cool evenings. December and January are the busiest months. Summer (June to August) is very hot in Luxor and Aswan but has lower prices, and it is a good time for the Red Sea.

Eight days is enough for the classic route: Cairo and the Pyramids plus a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. With 10 to 14 days you can add Abu Simbel, the Red Sea or Alexandria at a relaxed pace.

Yes. Sites, hotels and cruises stay open, though some sites close earlier and the evenings are lively after sunset. Avoid eating or drinking openly in the street during daylight out of respect.

Yes. On 2 August 2027 a total solar eclipse crosses Egypt, and Luxor has one of the longest periods of totality anywhere, over six minutes. Hotels and cruises are filling early, so book your eclipse tour soon.

The Egyptian pound (EGP). Cards are accepted in hotels, larger shops and restaurants, and ATMs are easy to find in cities. Carry some small notes for tips, markets and toilets.

Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt. As a guide: about 10% in restaurants, small notes for porters and drivers, and for your guide a daily tip that reflects the service. On Nile cruises a shared tip for the crew is usually collected at the end. We give you a full tipping guide before you travel.

A Nile cruise ship has 50 to 70 cabins, a pool and a fixed route between Luxor and Aswan. A dahabiya is a traditional sailing boat with about 6 to 12 cabins. It is quieter, more personal and stops at small temples and islands that big ships pass by.

Both visit the same temples. Luxor to Aswan is usually 4 nights and gives more time on board. Aswan to Luxor is usually 3 nights and suits shorter trips. We choose the direction that fits your flights and itinerary.

Yes. Our Nile cruises are full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Drinks are usually extra unless the cruise is all-inclusive.

Light, loose clothes that cover shoulders and knees are best, for both men and women. Women should bring a scarf to cover their hair in mosques. Pack a sun hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes and a warm layer for winter evenings and the desert.

Yes. The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids is fully open and holds the complete Tutankhamun collection. Most of our Cairo tours include it, with tickets booked for you in advance.

Yes. We adjust the pace, add rest time and choose family-friendly hotels and cruises. For travellers with reduced mobility we offer accessible tours with adapted vehicles and step-free routes where possible.

Yes. Hotels and most cruises have Wi-Fi, though it can be slow on the Nile. For reliable data, buy a local SIM or eSIM at the airport. Our guide can help you set it up.