Covid19 Testing for return to the USA will be done in plenty of time to get your results before departure.  The cost of the PCR test is approximately 2000LE or $130

• Please be advised, the price for the test is subject to change.

COVID TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING EGYPT

***  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel.  Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.  Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Please visit Travel.State.Gov for detailed information about the current status of visa services worldwide and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Easy Visa Portal for Egypt: https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home;jsessionid=CNwK5Hxoq1B5cgLS11b1zPp_qKcGuCZg8-2Sf9TW.pp-ui-01?VISTK=EBL5-VXSR-11C4-F47S-Z34L-MSTL-QNN3-PY3U-ZH8F-CDE1-SXQ9-WOHJ-9OBS-VI2Z-P1D3-HIDT

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN E-VISA: You have to create an e-Visa application at least 7 days before your departure.

https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/HowDoIApply?VISTK=8UYE-IRRS-J3DB-CQ1V-91X8-I2BC-3BU5-X30C-VWNL-4CPY-BJR7-7SCX-WKJ6-R241-88OG-4LWB

VISA ON ARRIVAL: You can wait until you arrive in Cairo to get a VISA on arrival. I recommend you get the e-Visa to save time and energy because you will be changing planes in Cairo.

Entry requirements (on arrival)
– Passport valid for at least six months from arrival date
– e-Visa printout
– Travel itinerary
– Supporting letter e.g. letter from company or invitation letter for business/family visits.
– Hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist.

Egypt’s national currency is the Egyptian Pound, which comes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 pound (geneh) notes. The smaller denominations, both in coin and paper form, are 25 and 50 Piasters (ersh), with 100 Piasters to every 1 Egyptian Pound.

The currency depicts the country’s ancient and very rich heritage, including Ramses II on the 50 Piaster note and the temples of Abu Simbel on the 1 Pound note.

Currency is readily available throughout the country with currency exchanges in just about every hotel and airport, as well as banks that can be easily navigated to using a simple Google search.

There is a foreign currency limit of approximately $10,000 (or its equivalent) and a local currency limit of 5,000 Egyptian Pounds that can be brought in or taken out of the country.

CURRENCY CAN BE CONVERTED AT THE AIRPORT BEFORE GOING THROUGH CUSTOMS.  ATM’S ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN EACH CITY IF YOU NEED TO GET ADDITIONAL FUNDS.

Upon entering the Arab Republic of Egypt, travelers should be aware of the following:

• Each traveler can only have a maximum of one liter of alcoholic drinks and 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars, or 200 grams of Tobacco.
• Goods not exceeding more than $200 from the duty-free shops within one month of arrival may be exempted from customs along with all personal effects, as long as it is for personal use.
• All firearms, including sporting guns, narcotics, drugs, cotton, and poultry are prohibited
• Precious items purchased in Egypt, such as Gold and Silver, can only be exported in small quantities if it is clear it is for personal use.
• Certified government health certificates are required in the event a traveler is accompanied by their pet, and is open to additional inspection by local veterinarians.

We recommend you purchase travel insurance for your trip. We have linked the 2 companies we currently use.

https://www.worldnomads.com/  Covers gadgets

https://safetywing.com/

July 2021 tour – Your itinerary will be emailed 2 weeks before the trip begins.

All other tours will have itineraries emailed 30 days prior to the tour start date.