Egypt Tour Packages

Packing essentials for an Egypt tour include comfortable clothing suitable for the weather (light and breathable fabrics for summer, warmer clothing for winter), a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and any necessary medications. It’s also advisable to dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites.

Drinking tap water isn’t recommended in Egypt. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found, some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available. It’s also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating, know more about Eating and Drinking in Egypt

The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and its symbol is £. Each pound is made up of 100 piastres.

Bills and Coins In Egypt, there are notes of 25 and 50 piastres as well as 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pounds. The coins are 5, 10, 25 and 50 piastres and 1 pound (1 pound = 100 piastres).

Egypt receives a lot of sunshine and very little rain. The hottest time is June to August, the coolest time is January, and the most precipitation occurs during winter months.

No matter what you’re doing this summer, hotter days can be a challenge. This is when people in Egypt usually enjoy a good snorkelling session while the souqs in these cities consist of streets and markets that can be crowded during these warmer months.

If you travel to Egypt in the summer months, it can be very hot. Traveling between March and May or September and November maximizes your ability to avoid crowds, as well as experience milder weather and festivals such as Ramadan.

In Egypt, 90% of the population is Muslim and Islam is its established religion. Dress code in Egypt is naturally conservative for both men and women. Muslim women may wear a hijab (a headscarf covering the head and neck but not the face), a niqeb (a veil covering the face but leaving the eye area clear), or don’t cover their heads at all. Tourists are not legally required to follow the dress code, but dressing conservatively and modestly shows your respect and may deflect unwanted attention from Egyptian men. Clothes recommended are high-necked and sleeved blouse, loose cotton or linen trousers, or a below knee skirt that’s perfect for formal occasions. Tight or transparent clothes should be avoided with anything made of cotton or linen being best.

Males can wear long trousers, sleeved shirts and T-shirts. However, in some areas, these items may not be accepted. Short shorts and sleeveless tops are usually acceptable in beach or resort areas.

It’s best to wear closed-toe shoes with your feet from the dirt, sand, or mud. You should also avoid going barefoot while out in the dirt unless you’re at the beach.

It may be a good idea to bring a casual coat or shawl with you when travelling. Temperature differences can range up to 20°C.

Major credit cards are widely accepted in tourist shopping areas and large hotels, but are less commonly accepted by smaller vendors in remote towns and rural areas. Make sure you carry enough cash for purchases since credit cards aren’t always an option in Egypt.