One
of the advantage of traveling with Egypt For You Travel is that most
of the planning and preparing is all taken care of for you. However, there are still a few things you should know
and some details you should take care of to ensure your comfort, safety
and peace of mind. Please review the following information before
your departure, and have a great trip.
Egyptian
regulations require that everyone entering Egypt present a valid passport
or other official documents upon entry. While it is advisable to obtain
a visa prior to arrival, tourist visa valid for one ,month may be
obtained at the Cairo Airport.
Travelers
from some country such as Iran, South Africa, India & others should
check with their Consul before seeking visas.
If you program includes airport arrival transfers, you will be met
by our local representative just after you pass through customs or
at the baggage claim area. Look for someone holding a Your Name sign.
Travelers arriving by train will be met at the platform. If you do
not see someone with a Gate 1 Travel sign or your name, go to the
Tourist Information Desk and ask them to page the Egypt For You representative.
Check-In time is usually 12.00 afternoon or later. Check-Out time
is noon. If you will be arriving early in the day or departing in
the evening, hotels will usually allow you to store your luggage in
their luggage room.
Egypt For You Travel has carefully selected each hotel based on overall
quality, location, food, service and cleanliness. All rooms are standard
twin or double-bed rooms with private facilities, unless you have
specifically requested and paid for an upgrade. Room selection is
strictly at the discretion of the hotel management. We reserve the
right to make hotel substitutions with those of equal standards.
The
Egyptian Currency (L.E) is divided into 100 piasters (pt). The smallest
coin in circulation is the five piasters (Shellen). Besides the Shellen
there is the ten piasters, twenty piasters and twenty five. The
paper money includes the ten, twenty five, and fifty piasters notes,
as well as the one, five, ten, twenty, fifty and one hundred pound
notes.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please advise Egypt For You
Travel in advance and we will make every effort to accommodate your
needs. Please understand, however, that we cannot guarantee the compliance
of the hotels and restaurants where you will be dining. Meals are
provided in accordance with the particular package you've purchased.
In general, beverages are not included with meals (although there
are some exceptions). The dinners included in tour packages are based
on set menus. An alternate main course may be available, but this
is not guaranteed.
The tired, hazy feeling known as jet lag is caused not only by changing
time zones, but also by spending an extended period of time inside
an airplane, where the air is very dry and the pressure can cause
lethargy and even swelling of the arms, legs, hands and feet. Here
are some things that can help reduce the effects of jet lag.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine before and during the flight
- Get adequate rest before your flight.
- Reset your watch to the time zone of your destination when you board the plane to begin getting used to the new time zone
- Create as dark an environment on the plane as possible (close the window shade and turn off overhead light)
- if you are arriving in the morning, try to sleep on the plane
- Walk around the plane occasionally and do isometric exercises
at your seat
- Drink plenty of water and juices
- When you arrive, adjust your sleeping habits to the local time - try
to stay awake until it is night time
Pack lightly. Choose clothing that is "wrinkle-resistant"
and can be layered as the temperature changes. Medications, eyeglasses
and anything that you cannot possibly live without should be packed
in a carry-on bag. To avoid problems passing through customs, keep
medications in their original labeled containers. Make sure you have
luggage tags for each suitcase. Place your name and your destination
address in a visible place inside each suitcase. If you have a video
camera, you are kindly requested to inform Egypt For You representative
upon arrival to airport to register it on your passport ( no charge
) otherwise you will be prevented to take it out Egypt upon departure.
Escorted
Man: 6$ per person per mission. Local guide: 10$ per person per half
day of sightseeing. Coach driver: 5$ per person per half day. Porter:
3$ per person per bag. Additional tipping for other staff may be done
at the discretion of the passenger.
Shopping in the land of Pyramids can be a wonderful experience. You
may find fantastic, one-of-a-kind merchandise. You may get terrific
bargains. However, we advise you to exercise care and common sense
when making any purchase. Always get a formal receipt and try to pay
with credit cards, which are generally accepted in most shopping stores.
And remember that, just like in this country, if a deal seems too
good to be true, it probably is!
Egypt For You Travel recommend and guarantee some particular shops
or merchants, where you will be provided with a guaranteed certification.
This recommendation will be advised by local tour guide.
Every effort has been taken by Egypt For You Travel to ensure your
safety. However, it is important that you no allow your common sense
to take a vacation while you're on your trip. Be aware of potentially
dangerous places and situations as you would at home. Avoid wearing
expensive jewelry and carry your valuables concealed in inside pockets
or hidden pouches. Don't put all your valuables (money, credit cards,
passports, etc.) in the same place. (In case that one wallet is stolen,
you should have other valuables and identification in another safe
place.) Don't leave valuables laying loose in your room - use the
hotel safe. Keep copies of your passports, credit card numbers and
travelers check numbers in the hotel safe. Your travel documents include
telephone numbers of local Egypt Explores Travel representatives who
will do their utmost to assist you in the event of an emergency.
If you are traveling alone and you would like someone to share the
cost of a room - and to share the fun - Egypt For You Travel will
find you a roommate of the same gender. Please let us know in advance
if you'd like to pair up with a traveling companion. If, once on the
trip, you decide that the share program is not for you, Egypt For
You will make every effort to find you a suitable single room. However,
you will be responsible for covering the incremental expenses.
