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Frequently Asked Questions

There are many reasons to book your Tour and Travel Services with AroundEgyptTrips We have been in the business of operating high-quality tours in Egypt since 2012 and pride ourselves on using this experience to create consistently high quality, personalized tour experiences. Our network extends all over Egypt, You can have a look at our Tripadvisor Page..

*Payment*

  • No, there won’t be any extra fees or expenses of any kind besides the agreed on a final price which includes the common minor fee tax. All your purchases & tipping will be paid by you.
  • We highly recommend that you have your ID or Passport so it can be matched to your reservation plus the order (receipt) that was immediately emailed to you after we made your reservation.

You can contact us any time you want to plan a trip to Egypt and we will start directly in customizing your tour according to the number of travelers, the required dates, and your budget.

  • Aroundegypttrips is happy to offer an ‘Early Bird’ discount for clients who pay the full cost of their tour in advance, we can Provide you with Discount code, you Can Pay a deposit for your tour and the outstanding amount you can Pay on the day of the tour If full payment for your tour is received six months before the date of your arrival, we will gladly reduce the quoted cost of your trip by 5%. ‘Early Bird’ rates require full, non-refundable pre-payment. Discounted tours will not be eligible for date changes or refunds.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to receive your booking inquiries via email, telephone, WhatsApp or live online chat. You can also submit a booking request form describing the trip you want to take, its length, and any other details you can provide and you will receive a reply promptly with a proposal from our representatives. So you can reach us throughout Hotlines (24/7): +20 1001058227 or (WhatsApp) E-mail – info@marsaalamtours.com Also, Web Form Included in Each trip page. Live chat service can be found at the bottom of our homepage
Hot lines (24/7):+201111317164or (WhatsApp)
E-mail – info@aroundegypttrips.comAlso Web Form Included in Each trip page.
Live chat service can be found at the bottom of our homepage

The deposit required will be 25% of the total price of the tour, except during peak travel times around Christmas and New Year, when the deposit will be 50% of the total price. You can pay the deposit using a credit card (Visa and Mastercard are accepted) or a bank order directly to Aroundegypttrips Our representatives will be willing to provide any additional information or support you need to complete this payment. – If payment of the deposit in one transaction is not possible, please contact Aroundegypttrips to inquire about the possibility of making the payment in installments.

  • Aroundegypttrips refund policy is detailed in our Terms and Conditions. The amount refunded depends on how far in advance we are notified about the cancellation. – If you have booked a Shore Excursion from a cruise ship with Aroundegypttrips and weather conditions or circumstances otherwise outside of your control prevent the ship from coming into port then a full refund will be granted for whatever amount you have paid in advance.
  • It usually varies according to the type of tourist trip in Egypt, but the average cost for spending one week in Egypt is 600 USD including visiting alot of tombs and temples and sailing on a 4 or 5 stars Nile cruise.
  • Yes. Most places accept these nowadays, including all decent hotels and cruises. You are advised to carry cash when shopping in the many street markets (souks) though the larger malls, and street shops, can accept plastic.

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  • Almost every bank has an ATM outside it, or just inside the front doors, and you will normally find that they are guarded by a policeman. Many shopping malls have stand alone ATM’s and you can also find them located along a busy pavement (sidewalk), or where two busy pavements meet. Airports and railway stations also have ATM’s as do the larger tour company offices.

There is no online facility for this but you can order them by telephone. Call El Watania on +20225749474 or +20225749274, or fax them on +20225749074. You will be given a booking reference and you can pay and pick the tickets up at Cairo station at least 24 hours before departure.

  • NO!! If you were to do this you could find yourself paying more for the ride than the fare by bus/train would have been.
  • Usually you need to apply to your local Egyptian Embassy or Consulate General for a pre-entry tourist visa but if you are from North America, Western Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Brazil/Argentina or Hong Kong/Japan/Macau/Malaysia or Singapore you can get your tourist visa upon arrival in Egypt.

*PREPARATION*

  • Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you a feel of being in secure surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and best proves to ensure safety in Egypt is to follow the recent visitors reviews that published by a real recent visits on the most trusted travel website «TripAdvisor` Just Click here to Read recent reviews.
  • If you hold a residence permit in the country you live in you can apply to the Egyptian Embassy/Consulate General in that country, otherwise you have to apply to the country that issued your passport.
  • The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a bit tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze.
  • All hotels and cruises have safety deposit boxes, sometimes even in your room/cabin. All you need do is ask at reception and they will give you instructions on how to use them, or will safely put away your valuables until you need them.
  • Egypt has many historical sites that you can visit and enjoy. Each tour is different and unique. If you go on a Nile cruise, you can visit Abu Simbel, Aswan, and Luxor in the South and enjoy the temples, tombs, and the treasures of the Nile. In the North, enjoy the Pyramids of Giza, The Egyptian Museum, Sakkara. Mosques, churches in Cairo, and many landmarks located in the city of Alexandria. On the East, Enjoy a beach tour for diving, snorkeling, and swimming in the Red sea. Every city has its charm, history, and flavor where you can do many tours and activities.
  • Though movies like “Death on the Nile” show people using this cruise, it has not been possible cover this route since the late 1990’s. Flight or train are the only ways to get from Cairo to Luxor or Aswan nowadays.
  • Yes, you are only allowed to bring in 2 litres with you.
  • The legal drinking age is 21.
  • You can bring whatever you want, pick everything you could need. We recommend always keep a backpack with you at all times. If you visit Egypt in summer make sure to bring plenty of water with you during your tours to avoid dehydration as it gets hot.
  • You can wear whatever makes you comfortable, but keep in mind that in the summer it is advised to put on Sunblock. You can wear hats, scarfs, and sunglasses, plus light clothes are recommended during summertime. As for Comfortable footwear, a closed-toe shoe is a good choice.
  • Many women travel alone and have found that they have been safe. The police, tourist police and army are always close by and the Egyptians themselves are generally safe and will try to protect solo travellers. On the whole, it is generally less safer for a solo female traveller in Egypt than places like Greece, Italy or Spain.
  • Although the chances of being confronted are almost negligible, please ensure that you take the same precautions that you would anywhere else and do not be tempted to walk in deserted areas alone: get a taxi back to your abode! You may receive some invitations, which on the whole are innocent, do not accept any of these from strangers.
  • is one of the leading and pioneer travel agencies in the Egyptian tourism industry. We offer very special care and personal touch to our clients making them feel at home with their family. Great and high-quality service to ensure that your trip with us is one of a lifetime. In addition, the commonly known reasons such as our customers’ feedback and testimonials, competitive prices – excellent customer service, punctuality and. Most important of all, our customers safety and enjoying every minute in your trip are our priorities. With us, you are in a safe hand.
  • There are many things to do in egyptWe offer Egypt day tours from all cities in Egypt like Cairo, Hurghada , Sharm El Shiekh, Marsa Alam , El Gouna , Alexandria and would like to see the real Egypt with very rich ancient history and culture such as in Cairo, Luxor , and Aswan, Travelling with your own guide and Travel Expert, join us to Egypt Day Tours to Explore Egypt History and get the best experience during your Egypt Day Tours, Explore most splendid sightseeing in Egypt through our Egypt Excursions ,Egypt Day Tours and Trips are the best way to explore a port of Egypt in a day .
  • Aroundegypttrips travel agency recommends two weeks so that you can enjoy the temples and tombs of Luxor and Aswan, explore the sights of Cairo, and relax in the Red Sea islands and nature reserves.
  • Yes, alcohol is available in Egypt, either in the better hotels, higher class restaurants and cafes, pubs, and beer gardens. You will also find off licences as well. Please note though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt, so do not walk around with a can of your favourite tipple.

*RESERVATION*

  • Please read our cancellation policy at the following link here .
  • The earlier you make a reservation, the better your chances are of getting a better deal. Your early reservation will give us time to determine and book the best guides and the drivers in order to make the tour at its absolute best.
  • – Yes, Aroundegypttrips does provide a discount for private trips booked with large groups and Families and For groups of ten or more people, there will be a discount dependent upon the nature and length of the trip. For groups of fifteen or more people, highly competitive prices will be applied.
  • Though many nationalities are exempt from requiring a visa for staying in Hurghada, once you leave the confines of the town a full tourist visa is required.
  • Bed and breakfast means that only breakfast is supplied.
  • Half board means that breakfast and dinner are supplied
  • Full board has all meals supplied (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • All inclusive means that all meals and drinks are supplied; some hotels also supply alcohol. This latter point should be checked when making the booking.
  • No, definitely not, and we would encourage you to go out and enjoy the culture of Egypt. Many packages are full board, which tends to make people think they have to stay imprisoned in their hotel, but the sites and sounds of Cairo, especially, are too great to be missed. Why stay in the same hotel, with the same faces, when you could go out and have your dinner on a cruise boat sailing around Zamalek Island, accompanied by either a belly dancer or a Whirling Dervish; or sometimes both. This is your holiday, so enjoy every minute and get out and explore.
  • Abu Simbel can be reached by flight, which is the easiest and most convenient method taking about 4 hours for the round trip and visit, or there are 2 police controlled bus convoys that leave Aswan at 0400 and 1130 that take about 9 hours for the round trip and visit.
  • You can visit either of these sites by taking the train, getting off at the relevant station and then getting a taxi, or by hiring a taxi or private driven car to take you to them (from Luxor or Aswan).
  • Though movies like “Death on the Nile” show people using this cruise, it has not been possible cover this route since the late 1990’s. Flight or train are the only ways to get from Cairo to Luxor or Aswan nowadays.
  • Yes, but ticket sales for this are restricted to 650 people per day; 150 at 0800 and the other 150 at 0300. Tickets for this can only be bought at the main entrance, not the entrance close to the Sphinx. As tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis it is advised to get to the office as soon as possible as buses will arrive at opening times and they tend to get the majority of the tickets. If you can spare the time, try for the tickets in the morning, and if you are not successful you can be first in line for the afternoon tickets.
  • Though most companies will use the same sites for their packages, this is mainly because the majority of visitors are experiencing Egypt for the first time and so these are the “must see” sites. Egypt has literally hundreds of ancient sites which can be visited and it only takes a request for them to be explored.
  • Protocol does ask for men to wear long trousers as opposed to shorts, though Egyptians are used to the latter being worn and so say nothing, or little, if it occurs.