Egypt Tours & Group Tour Packages 2023, 2024, 2025

Passport & Visa Information

US citizens need a valid U.S. passport with at least six months validity beyond intended stay, to enter Egypt. Make two photocopies of your passport. Leave one copy at home and carry the other separately from your original.

Egypt: U.S. and Canadian citizens need a visa to enter Egypt. It can be purchased upon arrival at the airport in Egypt.

Non U. S. /Canadian Citizens are responsible to fulfill appropriate entry requirements of destination. Contact your Consulate office for requirements.

Languages Spoken

Hebrew, Arabic and English, French

Currency

U.S. dollars can be used throughout Egypt.

The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). You should plan to use Egyptian Pounds, Credit Cards or U.S. Dollars. Egypt prohibits the exportation of its currency, so you need to exchange as little money as possible. When using an ATM machine, please be advised that the ATM machines dispense money in EGYPTIAN POUNDS - NOT US DOLLARS.

Please Note: We suggest you call your bank and/or credit card Company before you leave, to let them know you will be out of the country and using your ATM card or credit card.

Voltage

Electricity in Egypt is 220 volts 50 Hz and use the European plug with two round pins. You will need to bring along the necessary converters and adapters to operate any 120 volt appliances such as hair dryers and electric razors as well as camera and cell phone chargers.

Time Zone

Seven hours ahead of EST and two hours ahead of GMT.

Climate

Egypt is largely a desert, an extension of the great Sahara Desert that bands North Africa. Save for the thin strip of watered land along the river Nile, very little could survive here. Egypt generally has dry and very hot summers with moderate winters. November through March is definitely the most comfortable months for travel in Egypt. There is almost no rain in the Nile Valley, so you will not need wet weather gear.