Things to know and have when you go to Egypt!
You may have a lot of questions about Egypt which most agency won't prepare you for your departure. Please have your passport up to date. Please check to see was requirements from www.cdc.gov to what immunizations are currently needed. I always tell everyone to purchase travel insurance just in case things happens such as your flight may get delayed or cancelled, lost luggage, accident or illness and so on. Make sure you pack your regular prescribed medications, non-prescription medicine, first aid kit, mosquito repellant and sunscreen along with you luggage. Don't forget your cameras and batteries and an extra disk drive!
In the winter in Egypt can be quite chilling so bring your jacket and sweaters. During the spring and fall the weather is very nice. The summer can be very hot and exhausting so bring loose clothing. Always bring comfortable shoes for the walk and hiking.
The people of Egypt are kind and willing to help you. A lot of the Egyptian can speak English and other European languages. I suggest you learn a little bit of Arabic for simple gestures. They like to hear you at least make an attempt.
Egypt is a very modern country. Cairo has a population as of 2007 about 28 million people. They do have modern facilities. There are plenty of Police of Tourism on every block so you can feel safe. They are not there to harass you. Egypt depends on tourism for their economy and your safety is on there top priorities.
Upon your arrival either I or my partner will be welcoming you to Egypt. (Of course you should already have received your tour plan by e-mailed or fax) On your last flight from your last destination the flight attendant should have given you a Visa application to enter Egypt. Please try to have it filled out. If you have any difficulties filling out this form then your representative or I will help you with this form. Then you need to go to the money exchange counter. It will cost $25.00 for your Visa, that is per person. The stamps must be purchased before going through Customs. We will assist you with all the process. After that, we go claim your luggage and then we catch the van that will take you to your hotel. We will assist you at the hotel. Please remember that upon arrival to each hotel you will be require to leave you passport until they make a copy of it and they will return your passport in the next hour. Some hotels may keep your passports for a longer time period. You will be welcomed by a welcome drink and we will go over your next day's agenda. Please make sure that you are ready when we arrive to pick you for your day of touring. At any time if you have any questions or concerns please let us know. Please never be shy.
I recommend that you purchase this book:
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides Egypt.
This is a very good guide book and it comes in many languages!
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