ATA - Africa Travel Association - Official website of the ATA - Easily the best Africa site on the web.
Africa Travel Magazine - Egypt - Excellent site for travellers to Egypt - Includes Nile Cruise section.
Air Highways - Probably the best site in the world for information and advice about air travel.
Africa Travel Magazine - Egypt - Excellent site for travellers to Egypt - Includes Nile Cruise section.
Air Highways - Probably the best site in the world for information and advice about air travel.
| Ancient Egypt is a must see! And the best way to see it is from a cruise ship on the River Nile. And although it feels quite decadent to travel this way - it is not expensive. You can take a 3-4 day short cruise which will show you most major monuments. But better still, take a leisurely seven day cruise and see them all. For a perfect vacation, combine your cruise with a week in Cairo or on the fabulous beaches around Alexandria. Or maybe go scuba diving in the Red Sea. Egypt has a lot to offer. Everybody should visit this fabulous destination at least once! |
| Personal Safety There is a potential threat from terrorism in Egypt. Having said that, if you are from the USA or a major European city, you live with similar risks every day! Public unrest is also a potential threat to tourists. You should avoid demonstrations, which can turn hostile. Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in Egypt have resulted in human fatalities. The risk to tourists is very minor, but if you are concerned, you should avoid live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where you may come into contact with domestic, caged or wild birds. And avoid eating poultry or egg dishes. Egyptian society is conservative and women should dress modestly when not on the beach or beside the pool. You must carry some form of photographic ID at all times. Your passport is sufficient. Egyptian security forces can be extremely harsh with people carrying no ID. We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before traveling. You should check any exclusions - if you are unlucky enough to get caught up in a terrorist attack, you don't want to be told that your medical insurance has a terrorism exclusion! Read the small print! Going It Alone Generally speaking we are in favour of travellers going it alone - you get what you want that way. But in this instance we strongly recommend that you stick with a tour group. Tour operators, especially those recommended by us, are experts at keeping their customers safe. Renting a car or travelling alone on public transport is not a good idea right now. Visit our Top Ten Egypt Tour Operators for the best information and advice. |
| Getting Here The only sensible way to get here is by air. Many airlines fly to Cairo from all over the world. Check with Air Highways for the best advice and information about flights to Egypt. Package holidays are very popular and probably safer and cheaper than going it alone. Check our Trusted Companies and Hot Links at the foot of this page for suggestions. Passports and Visas You will need a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date. You will also need a visa. Visas are usually arranged by your tour operator - but check! |
| Money The currency of Egypt is the pound, the Egyptian pound is divided into 100 piastres. You can exchange money at banks, hotels and official exchange companies (Forex). Do not exchange currency on the streets. It is illegal and will land you in a heap of trouble! Credit cards are accepted in major resorts, hotels and larger restaurants. Travellers Cheques can be cashed at hotels, banks and Forex offices. Tipping is expected in most parts of Egypt - 10-15% is about right. Haggling in markets is normal and perfectly acceptable. Don't believe local market guides - they are being paid to take you to specific vendors. Shop around and bargain for the best prices. |
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| We strongly recommend that you book your trip with one of our recommended Tour Operators. They are on this site at our invitation - because they are the best in the business. Click the link below to find out more. |
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