Your trip to Egypt can be perfectly safe if you take some sensible precautions. In Cities that are occupied by a high number of tourists (as the Red Sea cities) clothing is not a concern. But in other places especially in major cities like Cairo where you can find more locals, it is advisable to wear modestly when going on excursions and avoid revealing clothes for your own safety and also as a sign of showing your respect towards the local culture./p>

Discovery Tours is a Local travel agency with 30 years of expertise in the field of tourism, and so it is able to offer you unbeatable prices for your tour package compared to those offered by international agencies, hence saving you a lot of money

Discovery Tours believes that everyone has the right to discover the beauty of Egypt. Our company is able to provide accessible trips for travelers with disabilities

You can contact us via our phone number or e-mail and we will instantly reply with our available options that suit your needs. Your booking will be confirmed after receiving a deposit payment from your side

Yes our tours are customizable at no extra cost. You can either customize an existing tour itinerary or build an itinerary from scratch that suits your budget and needs.

Readymade packages are designed to save you headache and time, so if you find a ready-made package that fits in your budget and suits your desires, then go for it!

Air-conditioned private vehicles, sleeper train and domestic flights

Our packages do not include international airfare but we will be glad to book them for you upon your request through our aviation department

Our travel packages are privately guided or you may join a group upon availability, but anyway when you are on board of a Nile cruise you will be a part of a group.

Discovery Tours provides special discounted rates for groups that varies according to the number of individuals, nature of the trip and its duration

The amount of tips varies depending on the situation. A few Egyptian pounds would be appropriate to gratify a waiter in a restaurant or for a small favor like carrying luggage or parking a car

There are no hidden fees. The price listed is what you pay, inclusive of all service charges and tax

For most travelers an entry visa to Egypt will be needed. The visa is processed at the airport upon your arrival and is paid for in cash. It’s easy, cheap and the process takes a few minutes. Your passport should be valid for 6 months after your arrival date.

The following countries can get a 1 month visa upon arrival. Other countries need to check with their nearest Egyptian Embassy

• USA
• UK
• EU Nationals
• Australia
• Canada
• Croatia
• Georgia
• Japan
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Macedonia
• Republic of Korea
• Russian Federation
• Serbia
• Ukraine
• South Korea

Citizens of the following countries are visa exempted:
• Bahrain
• Hong Kong
• Kuwait
• Lebanon (In case of arrival on a charter flight
•  Macao
•  Oman
•  Saudi Arabia
•  United Arab Emirates
•  Malaysia

If you arrive and depart from Sharm El Sheikh, a 14 days visa is issued without a charge that allows you to visit Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and St. Catherine. However, if you want to visit another part of Egypt like Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor or Aswan, you will need to obtain a full paid visa

If you have a residency permit in the country you are currently resign in, you will be able to head to the Egyptian Embassy in your that country to apply for Visa (or get the visa upon arrival if that country is one of the mentioned countries in question 3)

If you do not have a residency permit, you should get it from the Egyptian Embassy that issued your passport

A multiple-visit visa will be necessary in case that your trip will include travelling outside Egypt and back

Extending your visa is possible by heading to a government authority in Tahrir Square in Cairo, or if you go to similar offices in Alexandria, Luxor or Sharm El-Sheikh. You are granted a two-week grace period after your visa expires during which you can purchase a visa extension without being subject to a fine.

No not at all. Egypt is a very budget-friendly destination with affordable hotels, meals and transportation.

Egypt has a stable climate with a consistent sunshine. Temperatures average between 80 °F (27 °C) and 90 °F (32 °C) in summer. Winter temperatures average between 55 °F (13 °C) and 70 °F (21 °C)

The best time to visit Egypt is between November to April (winter), when the weather is mild, and this is the best duration to include a Nile cruise from Aswan or Luxor in your trip.

Moreover, December and January are peak periods where hotel and cruise prices increase significantly due to Christmas celebrations and New Year’s Eve

May to September (summer) is the best time to visit the Red Sea coasts. Weather is hot but the sea breeze makes it bearable and the sea temperature in this period is perfect for diving. This period is the low season when prices are at their lowest.

If you’re visiting the site at noon, then you should wear Light clothing, preferably made of cotton. And it’s better to cover most of your body parts to protect your skin from sunrays.
Your footwear must be as comfortable as possible to ease your movement. For ladies, open toed sandals and high heels are not advisable.

There is no certain dress code when visiting the religious sights but you should wear conservatively. For ladies, when visiting a mosque it is not obligatory to cover hair but most tourists do so as a sign of respect. You should remember to remove your footwear upon stepping into a mosque.

Smart outfits may be required for some special evenings. It is advisable to pack at least one outfit

There is no certain dress code however there will be a Galabeya party on board. Galabeya is a long gown worn by men and women and can be purchased from local stores.

Yes you can. Alcohol is easily obtainable in places like the red sea resorts and it’s not a concern to walk around with beer, while in more conservative cities like Cairo, alcohol is available in major hotels and restaurants that cater to foreigners

Photography is allowed in many sites, however some historical sites (famous example is the Valley of the Kings in Luxor) will not allow you to take your camera in and you will have to leave it at the entrance. If it is allowed, it must be set to museum mode as it will not allow regular flash. Regular flash damages the artifacts.

You should always ask one’s permission before taking a photograph of them. Photos of Anything related to the military, airports or government buildings are forbidden. You will find a (No Photo) sign to be notified.

Most of the monuments, historical sites and museums open from 9 AM until 5 PM. Some museums have morning opening hours, from 9 AM to 4 PM, and evening opening hours, from 5 PM to 9 or 10 PM. During the holy month of Ramadan time schedules are subject to change

The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound. However, many touristic shops, restaurants, and bars will accept dollars or Euros at rates that are relatively close to the official ones.
You will be able to exchange Currencies such as Sterling, Euros and US Dollars in local banks or Exchange offices. But it’s always advisable to carry local currency as it will make your life easier especially when paying for groceries and taxis

Credit cards, including VISA, MasterCard, American Express, are widely accepted in major hotels, restaurants and stores. In markets like Khan El Khalili and the Luxor touristic market accept credit cards. However you should carry enough cash if you are going to remote areas.

ATMs are available on many street sidewalks and are found in some of the major hotels

Travelers’ checks are not widely accepted. They can usually only be cashed in main bank branches, which may be some distance from your accommodation

Vaccines are not obligatory, and there is no concern about malaria as it doesn’t exist in Egypt. However, before travelling you should consult a travel health specialist who will give you an accurate, up to date advice

You will need to carefully choose where you eat. Your hotel restaurant and those that your tour guide suggests are the best options. Because of the hot climate, consuming more water is necessary. However it is preferred to make sure water is filtered or purchase bottled water.
Not to forget the sun lotion, a hat and sunglasses when you’re doing the excursions as the sun is more intense, and there might be a possibility of sunburn

Anti-bacterial hand hygiene gel or wet wipes are very useful when there is not water available for washing your hands
You can bring your prescribed medicine as well as a copy of your prescription

Arabic is the native language. However English is the foreign language that is commonly used when people deal with Non-Egyptians. It will also ease communication if you know some Arabic words or phrases

Egypt has a voltage supply of 220V and the plugs are the 2 round pin type that are commonly found in shops selling luggage or other travel goods.

Yes. SIM cards are affordable and you can purchase from the airport or official stores