The Best Of Egypt On Cruise With Flights From Mexico City

The best season to visit Egypt is from September to March, you can enjoy a less hot season and appreciate the wonders that this beautiful place has to offer. During the summer (from mid-May to late August) the heat is usually overwhelming, so it is recommended to take your precautions and go prepared.

The climate in Egypt is dry. Egypt does not receive much rainfall, except in the winter months south of Cairo. Average temperatures range from 15º in winter to 50º in the desert during the summer months, with the Nile Delta area averaging 26º.

The experience begins at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City. The airport transfer is only included upon your arrival in Cairo and your return from Cairo.

There is no mandatory medical requirement to enter the country; however, it is recommended that when traveling to Egypt you are up to date with routine vaccinations, including MMR, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio and varicella vaccines.

The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (£, LE), we recommend you to bring Dollars (USD) and change a small amount upon arrival at the airport and at the exchange houses recommended by the guide. Euros are also a currency in which payments are received at the destination as many places in Egypt accept this currency. Most hotels have ATMs, we recommend you to always have cash, preferably in small bills. ###In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Mexican Pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EGP&To=MXN ###MX In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Colombian Pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EGP&To=COP Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

Travel insurance (mandatory), entrance fees (approx. 125 USD), tips (approx. 40 USD), meals not indicated in the itinerary, beverages, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry).

The size of the groups can vary, generally they are of a maximum of 37 people.

Depending on the day and date of your experience. Once the scheduled activities are over, you will generally be able to enjoy some free time to relax and take pictures. This time will be communicated by the guide at the beginning of your experience.

After the programmed activities and according to the date of your experience you have free time. In addition to sharing with your fellow students and enjoying the hotel facilities we recommend some of the activities we have in the "extras" section. In Cairo you can: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (the new museum), Tahrir Square, Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, the Coptic Quarter, among other places. We also recommend you to enjoy the Egyptian gastronomy in typical restaurants.

The hotels have buffet breakfast, the dishes in the buffet allow you to choose between continental breakfast and typical Egyptian breakfast food such as falafel, beans, fruits and vegetables.

The price varies according to the establishment, it is suggested to bring between 15-25 USD per day for meals.

Both the hotels and the cruise ship are quite comfortable and have excellent service. Cairo: Hotel Oasis Pyramids or similar to Hotel Swiss Inn. Travel from Cairo to Aswan - Overnight on board the bus in a reclining seat* The cruise on the Nile River: MS Miriam Nile cruise (or similar). Hurghada: Hotel Caves Resort or hotel complex similar to Samra Bay. In the hotels the rooms are double or triple occupancy. If 1 person travels without a companion, they share a double room with another travel companion. If 2 people travel in the same reservation they have a private double room. If 3 people travel in the same reservation, they have a triple private room. Regarding the cruise, the cabin only has capacity for 2 people (most of the cabins are double, some cabins can have 1 additional bed but it is not guaranteed)

The minimum age recommended for this experience is 5 years old. Although there is no minimum age for this experience, it is not recommended for children from 0 to 4 years old. All minors must be accompanied by 2 responsible adults (18+ years old) at all times and share a room. See the "Extras" section for the charge for minors up to 11 years of age at the time of travel. Children 12 years of age and older are charged at the regular rate. The maximum recommended age for this experience for people in good physical condition is 65 years old. People over 65 years old can do this experience under their own responsibility.

The experience begins and ends at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City. The first and last night will be spent in Cairo, check our extras section if you wish or need to add previous nights in this city.

It is recommended to purchase a SIM card upon arrival in Egypt to have cell phone coverage, you can buy it at the airport or ask the guide or representative to help you get it. In case you need to top up your cell phone you can do it with the help of the guide, who can easily transfer the amount you need. WiFi is usually open in the lodges; however, it is not always fast or expensive to purchase in hotels. Getting a signal or internet on cruise ships is often complicated.

Yes, it is possible to charge your electronic devices both in the hotels and on the cruise ship.

In Egypt the common voltage is 220 V. The frequency is 50 Hz. The plugs and sockets are type C / F for round inputs, so you may need an adapter.

On the first day you should arrive at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City at least 3 hours before the departure time of your flight to Cairo.

The last day ends with your arrival at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City (MEX), the time will depend on your flight itinerary. According to your flight schedule you will be transferred from the hotel to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Check-out time at the hotel is at 12:00 noon.

A good physical condition is required, as you will be doing a lot of walking and traveling at night.

Yes, you need to have comprehensive travel insurance to cover any eventuality such as delayed or cancelled flights, as well as major medical insurance for any type of emergency.

It is suggested to bring clothes for the heat, and some clothes for the cold since at night the temperature drops a lot. Long sleeves are suggested for the falucca ride. Women should wear clothes that avoid showing part of their body and that are not tight-fitting, out of respect for the Egyptian culture. Legs and arms should be completely covered when visiting a mosque. Shorts and short-sleeved shirts may be worn at tourist sites. It is also suggested to bring sunscreen, hat, small towel and other personal hygiene items.

We suggest traveling light with a suitcase or backpack weighing no more than 10 to 20 kilos.

It is necessary to check directly with your country's embassy to confirm if there are any visa requirements. This will depend on your nationality. It is also important that the passport has at least six months validity from the return of the trip. ###MX Mexican citizens with an ordinary passport DO require a visa. You can pay for the visa upon arrival at the airport in Cairo and other ports of entry, but it is suggested to obtain the visa at the Egyptian Embassy closest to your place of residence to avoid setbacks. The cost is between 500 and 700 Mexican pesos. Find more information in the following link: https://guiadelviajero.sre.gob.mx/103-ficha-de-paises/321-egipto ###CO Colombian citizens with ordinary passports DO require a visa. You can pay for the visa upon arrival at Cairo airport and other ports of entry, but it is suggested to obtain the visa at the nearest Egyptian Embassy to your place of residence to avoid any inconveniences. The cost is between $25 and 50 USD. Find more information in the following link:https://egipto.embajada.gov.co/node/240

Yes, the experience includes round trip international flights from Mexico City to Cairo in economy class. Flights include one checked bag of maximum 20 kilos.

You will know the route, date and time of your flights no later than 7 days before the beginning of your experience. It is important to take into account that you may need a day before or after your experience to be able to take the flight.

The flight can be operated by British Airways, Turkish Airlines.

Airline tickets will be sent by the Local Adventures team to each traveler no later than 1 week before your departure. Please check your email.

Tipping is optional, but it is suggested to tip the guides 5-10USD if the service is good. Many workers in Egypt receive very low wages and depend mainly on tips, which is why tipping is common in Egypt. At the beginning of the tour, a basket with their own generals will be optionally collected to avoid being bothered by this issue in each service, consider between 30 and 40 USD per person for the entire tour. This basket will serve as a tip for drivers, waiters, hotel staff, etc. However, within this tip the services of the guides are not included, so the amount that you want to give them as a tip must be handled separately at the discretion of each traveler.