Egypt

Marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza—among the world’s most astounding archaeological wonders

See the rock-cut tombs and temples of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings

Cruise down the mighty River Nile through some of Egypt’s most remarkable landscapes

Explore the museums and monuments of Cairo and Alexandria

With the exception of the winter months, Egypt is mostly hot and dry with temperatures rising to as high as 41 degrees Celsius on average in June. Our departures occur between September and June when the temperature is best for the types of activities we will be undertaking, including cruising by boat on the Nile.

Aswan is quite hot during the day even in the middle of winter, and a hat and sunscreen is essential for all departures. From November to February the temperature ranges from 8 to 27 degrees Celsius on average, whilst rainfall is practically unheard of at this time.

Cairo will be slightly cooler. Therefore you will require light thermals and a warm outer layer for evenings, when temperatures can fall near to freezing.

Egypt is +2 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Arabic (official), English, French

Egyptian Pound

USD, GBP & Euro are easily exchanged in Egypt

ATM's are common in cities, towns and resorts. Visa is widely accepted.

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Electricity in Egypt is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Electricity in Egypt is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.