Egypt Travel Tips&FAQs

The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.

The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada’s red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey’s Pillar and Alexandria Library.

Egypt is a very easy place to move around due to the constant transportation between the city through cars, trains, and domestic flights that operates 24/7. Within the cities, there are Uber and Taxis plus if you are booked with a travel agency then it will provide you. Domestic flights, Nile River Cruises, and Private vehicles are the most suitable options to move across Egypt.

• When in Egypt, you must respect all the archaeological monuments and sites by not touching, scratching, or sitting on them as they are what remains of the ancient Egyptian heritage.
• You should dress conservatively despite the fact that there is no specific dress code in the cities, it is known that women will feel much comfortable if they cover their shoulders and do not wear shorts, plus this becomes very relevant when visiting mosques and churches.
• Drink a lot of water and apply sun cream to stand the heat and the sun.
• Despite the fact that hotels and main shops in the tourist areas would accept credit cards and foreign currencies, but smaller restaurants and stores are unlikely to do so especially when you go further into the tourist areas and the desert.
• Be careful when paying Buying souvenirs.
• Always keep your camera phone with you at all times.
• Always keep your professional tour guide and driver with you when you go on a desert excursion.
• Always check the time of the ensa time lock during your Nile cruise booking.
• Attend a sound and light show in Luxor along with the archaeological spots through the Nile.
• Focus on having a good time and don’t take long to return to Egypt.

Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Foul and Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.

Some travelers might suffer sunburn or heat stroke from the heat and sun during the summer if they are not careful; however, taking the proper precautions and drinking bottled water can eliminate any health risks.

• All attractions in Egypt are being cleansed on a daily basis while taking all the necessary precautions. All travelers to Egypt will show a negative PCR test prior to boarding and on arrival in Egypt. The test needs to have been completed within 72 hours of flying to Egypt. Here are the safety measures taking by Egypt Tours Portal:
• Regular temperature checks for staff.
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
• Hand sanitizer provided for travelers and staff.
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival.
• Social distancing enforced throughout our tours.
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
• Guides, reps, & drivers are required to regularly wash hands.
• Face masks provided for our travelers, tour guides, reps, and drivers during tours.
• 24/7 Follow up with our guests & staff in case of any symptoms appeared and immediately take the necessary actions.
• Accommodations are licensed to meet the general regulations for hotels & tourism resorts with a maximum of 50% of its total capacity.

In a restaurant, it is good to give between 5 and 10% tip directly to the waiter. For a small favor, like carrying luggage or parking a car, a few Egyptian pounds would be appropriate. Often times in Egypt you will find someone tending to the bathroom to keep it clean. Giving them at least five Egyptian pounds is an appropriate amount. Tipping your tour guide and vehicle driver is completely optional but should be considered if you’re provided with great service. If you decide to tip feel free to give what you think your experience was worth.