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Yes, Ancient Egypt Tours Egypt offers a discount for private trips booked with large groups. Some Egypt travel packages will also include discounts for regular customers, loyalty program members and students.
The fixed deposit amount is 10% of the total price of the tours, except for Christmas tours in Egypt, New Year celebrations and other high seasons where the deposit can go up to 10%.
With countless experiences to live and many wonders to see in Egypt, there is more than one type and one type of tour that you can do and that suits your tastes.
1. Classic Tours in Egypt: Discover the history of Egypt and its most emblematic attractions. From the great pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx to the majestic tombs and temple complexes of Luxor and Aswan, combine a visit to Cairo with a cruise on the longest river in the world, the Nile. Prices start at $361.
2. Off the beaten track tours: Take a unique path during your trip to Egypt. Discover ancient Egypt from a different angle by exploring unique monuments telling different stories. Prices from $450.
3. Luxury Tours: Our luxury packages will take you back to a bygone era of more comfortable travel. Relax and discover all the charm and history that Egypt has to offer with the most exclusive service. Prices from $1200.
4. Christmas tours in Egypt: Change the usual scene of snow and sitting by the fire and spend the holidays in the warmer weather of Egypt following in the footsteps of the pharaohs. Prices start at $420. Small Group Tours: If you are looking for a more intimate trip, away from the crowds, while still being able to meet and make friends with other travelers, then traveling in a small group is the ideal choice for you. This will give you a deeper connection with Egypt while exploring its hidden gems. Prices from $100.
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In less touristy places, a relatively modest attire is recommended. Women should avoid very tight clothes, keep their shoulders and knees covered and avoid very revealing necklines. Men should also avoid particularly revealing clothes. wearing shorts is not very common among Egyptians. Dressing with relative modesty is a way of respecting the local culture. The Cairo metro has separate cars for women, which could be more comfortable, especially during rush hour, when the cars can be very full.
Most of the monuments, historical sites and museums in Egypt are open from 9 am to 17 pm. Open-air historical sites, such as the Pyramids of Giza, are open from 8 am until sunset. Some museums have opening hours in the morning, from 9 a.m. to 16 p.m., and in the evening, from 17 p.m. to 21 p.m. or 22 p.m. During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, be aware that these hours will change considerably.
Egypt has been one of the best and safest tourist destinations for decades. Surrounded by the warm Egyptian hospitality and the courteous and benevolent locals, you will feel at home and as safe as ever. With some precautions and judicious preparations, you will be able to explore the tours and trips in Egypt and enjoy the generally very safe Egyptian cities with peace of mind. Benefiting from a generally low crime rate, visitors will be more than safe, especially in areas frequently visited by tourists.
Visitors and travelers to Egypt must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. However, in order to revitalize tourism in Egypt, the following nationalities can purchase a one-month entry visa upon arrival. The nationalities that benefit from the aforementioned exception are Australia, Canada, Croatia, the European Union, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, South Korea, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States. visas are extremely simple and only take a few minutes through any bank counter before going through customs.
From your first step after landing at Cairo Airport, you will have at your disposal a wide range of comfortable and affordable means of transport. The fastest and most abundant is the taxi. It is better to avoid white taxis because they rarely respect the meter reading and may ask for an exaggerated fare. However, GPS and drivers using the Uber transport service are a preferred alternative. Another popular and very accessible option to get around is the metro. Since the streets are sometimes crowded with people and cars, the metro has become one of the fastest means of transport to get from point A to point B in Egypt. It tends to be crowded at peak times, but is still a fast and convenient means of transport.
Fear not Most Egyptians living in cities master the English language as well as some English words and expressions. However, the same cannot be said for French, Italian, Spanish, and finally German. Nevertheless, professionals working in the tourism sector have easily adapted to visitors who do not speak Arabic. Satisfy the needs of most travelers with a combination of English expressions and other languages.
The service charge is included in the invoice by default when dining at the restaurant. However, this fee goes to the restaurant and not to the waiters. Knowing this, it is advisable and courteous to tip the waiters directly by an additional 10%.
In a restaurant, it is good to tip between 5 and 10% directly to the waiter. For a small favor, such as carrying luggage or parking a car, a few Egyptian pounds would be appropriate. No more than five. Often in Egypt you will find someone who takes care of the bathroom to keep it clean. To give them an Egyptian pound is an appropriate sum. Tipping your tour guide and the driver of your vehicle is completely optional, but must be taken into account if you are receiving excellent service. If you decide to tip, feel free to give what you think your experience was worth.
The best currency to take with you to Egypt is the local currency, the Egyptian pound. However, GBP, euros and US dollars are highly exchangeable at local banks, exchange offices and ATMs.
It is not mandatory, but it is certainly advisable and beneficial to learn some basic Arabic words and expressions on a daily basis, such as greetings, among others. If you are planning to dive deeper and explore more than popular destinations and famous tourist attractions, learning a few phrases is surely a wise decision.
Accommodation for travelers in Egypt covers a wide range: everything from world-class luxury to simple hostels is available. The most beautiful hotels compare well with luxury hotels around the world. Egyptian hotels have their own rating system that loosely ranks them on a 5-star scale. The check-in time at most hotels in Egypt is around noon, noon or 13 o’clock.
Photography is allowed in most Egyptian historical sites and museums, but some of them impose additional fees for the use of a camera. in some museums, such as the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and in some historical sites, such as the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, photography is prohibited and visitors are asked to leave their camera at the reception before entering.
Modest attire would be highly recommended and in some mosques women will be asked to cover their hair and perhaps their arms and legs. Women and men will be asked to remove their shoes before entering a mosque.
Some travelers could suffer from sunburn or heat stroke due to the heat and the sun during the summer if they are not careful; however, taking the appropriate precautions and drinking bottled water can eliminate any health risk.
Most Nile cruises sail from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa, with frequent stops. The sailing trip usually lasts four or five days, but can be longer if you prefer.
Travelers who wish to have their own supply of cigarettes and alcohol with them in Egypt are always recommended to purchase them upon arrival. There are duty-free shops at the airports of Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, El Gouna and Sharm el-Sheikh. Tourists are allowed to buy up to 3 liters of alcohol and up to 200 cigarettes upon arrival.
The best time of the year to go on Nile cruises is from October to April, as the days are hot but not extremely hot.
There is no formal dress code on Nile cruises. But modest clothes are recommended as well as comfortable shoes when sightseeing outside the Nile cruises.
Most Nile cruises start in Luxor or Aswan. But there are other routes where Nile cruises start in Cairo.
