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.
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.
| 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. 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 travelling. 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! We recommend 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. |
| 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 or for the best advice and information about flights to Egypt. Properly organised tours are safer and cheaper than going it alone. We recommend 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 what the local market guides tell you about the best places to shop - they are being paid to take you to specific vendors. Shop around and bargain for the best prices. |
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| Responsible Travel operate some of the best - and most exciting tours to Egypt. |
| Explore Terrific UK based adventure travel specialists. The Explore staff are passionate about travel - and they really know their stuff! |
| The best travel books on the market. Lots of useful information. Always up to date. Highly recommended. |
| A good place to buy top quality reliable travel insurance at very reasonable prices. |
| Easily the best travel company on the Internet for students. A must visit site for all young people who want to travel. |
| Excellent specialist online store for rucksacks, tents, adventure travel clothing, footwear etc. Good quality gear at very fair prices. |
| Further information and useful links |
| A reliable site for booking flights to pretty much anywhere in the world. Very reasonable prices. |
| Explore! is a wonderful tour operator. The Explore! staff are genuine experts, and are passionate about adventure travel. They offer some of the most exciting and fascinating trips to Egypt's Nile Valley. Choose from wonderful Nile Cruises or small group adventure trips. Explore! |
| Recommended Tour Operator |
| Recommended Tour Operator |
| Responsible Travel is, in our opinion, one of the finest travel companies in the world. Their Egypt offerings include Feluccas and Pharaohs - a wonderful family Nile adventure: Beyond The Pyramids - a fabulous felucca based voyage through Ancient Egypt: Egypt on a Budget: and so much more |
