Need to Knows

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We're so excited about this upcoming trip that we’re about to embark on. We can’t wait to meet all of you. Below you’ll find a list of must knows to prepare you for this adventure

Cairo:

Most of us  will be arriving late in Cairo anywhere from 11:00 pm to 12:00 am

Our driver will meet us and take us to our Hotel for check in. It is about a 30 to 40 minute  drive. The process from landing to exiting the airport should take around an hour to an hour and a half. Hilton Pyramids Golf 

What to pack for Egypt: 

Women- While you don't need to wear a headscarf, it's not a bad idea to carry around a lightweight scarf. You will need it for visiting Mosque or Temples. 

Egypt is mostly hot. We do expect for weather to be milder in October. However loose/light weight fitting clothing is recommended. It is also very dusty/sandy. Jeans are okay however linen pants would be a good alternative. A pair of sneakers is recommended, also a bathing suit. 

Mt. Sinai- We suggest packing comfortable hiking shoes or boots. .  Also a water canister to keep your H2o cool. This will help with the long journey

Bags/luggage

Travel Light. we suggest a fanny pack or  small backpack.  We also recommend you make room for souvenirs and gifts in your luggage. You will also have an opportunity to purchase extra luggage when we arrive in Luxor. 

Passport.

We suggest leaving your passport in the hotel safe and taking a photo of it with your phone. (You do not want to lose your passport during your travels) Also, Please email us a copy of your passport as soon as possible for hotel, cruise and domestic flight reservation.

Telegram 

We have created a Telegram thread with al guests.  This will make it easier for us to communicate with each other. Please click on the link to Download. 

E-sim

For those of you wanting to purchase and E-sim for travel.

Egypt International Esim 

*Tipping

We will be asked to tip our drivers and Cruise staff, security, and everyone that will assist us during this trip. All your tips are included in your package,  however you are more then welcome to tip hotel And Travel staff you feel compelled to tip. 

*Currency 

For every $1USD you will receive about 19.36 Egyptian pounds. In Egypt there is a lot of haggling when shopping for souvenirs and gifts. I will be there to assist you in any bargaining assistance you might need. It’s all up to you on how much you want to bring. Prices are lower there then other countries. $500-$1000 USD should suffice. 

*Visa

You will require a visa to enter Egypt. We can buy one for $25 once we arrive in to Cairo airport. Instructions on where to go in the airport will be sent to you closer to your arrival date. 

*Emergency Contact information and Non-Liability and contact

Attached you will find a non-liability contract including a section to include an emergency contact for you. Please make sure to get this to us signed and dated by the time we meet at the airport. We’ll also have extra copies with us on that day.

*Security

With this being a large group we want to make sure that everyone feels safe and comfortable at all times. We made arrangements to have security with us during our trip to help with this. I’m not sure if it will be the same individual(s) each day or different. We will have more information for you once we arrive.