Suzanne answers your Frequently Asked Questions ABOUT OUR TOURS:

Q- What do I need to bring?

We suggest that you plan ahead & choose clothing that will match the time of year you will be coming to Egypt. 

Even in the summer months, hotels and cruise ships use air-conditioning – and it may feel cold to some of you.

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We want you to be comfortable in what you wear! 

The following is a suggested list – by no means mandatory – though some items are highly suggested!

• Good walking shoes

• Comfortable shoes/sandals that are also good for walking

• Sweater (seasonal-fleece vest/jacket also good idea!)

• Light to medium-weight jacket (at night in the desert)

• Light weight pants – jeans 

• Long skirts (*if you wear skirts-- below the knee or longer is best)

• Shirts/blouses (short sleeve & long sleeve -that may be layered over your    sleeveless tops)

• Underwear

• Socks

• Sleepwear

Clothing that makes you feel really good- for evenings when you can change from your everyday touring clothing!

This may vary depending on the type of tour/class of hotels & cruise ships.  Most of our 5 star ships and some hotels require appropriate dress at dinner meals (some at lunch as well).  This will mean no shorts or bathing attire in the dining areas.

-If you really want a formal evening – there are opportunities to dress up as well!  That is up to you. 

Laundry facilities are usually available with next day delivery service.

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For your health and well-being:

-prescriptions & medications that you normally take

-over the counter “in case” medications – such as remedies for symptoms of diarrhea, cold, sinus, eye drops, etc.

-small hand cleaner gel/packets for a quick cleanse before snacking after touching tomb walls, etc.

-spare pair of prescription glasses

(optional:  there are places to have repairs & adjustments – may not be easily accessible on the day you need them!)

-sunglasses (good for the sun and to protect eyes from blowing sands)

-sunscreen (considered a must by most)

-hat (for the sun)

-warm scarf or hat (winter) for night horseback/camel rides in the desert!  (Beautiful scarves and shawls are readily available for purchase in Egypt)

-small packs of tissues (these can double for toilet tissue if needed)*

-film for your camera (available in Egypt –  may not be available in all areas when you need it)

-spare batteries for camera, etc.

-charger for whatever you bring along

-110/120 – 220/230 Converter -  Depending on your needs!  Egypt is primarily wired  in 220 current.  Many of our hotels and cruise ships also provide shaver outlet and sometimes a hair dryer for your use! 

-personal toiletries and supplies

-a journal (to record your daily photographs or contain your dreams, visions, meditations & reflections!)

-Special Needs to help you enjoy your own personal daily practice – or to join an exercise class on-board ship! 
Fitness equipment is often available in our hotels and onboard some cruise ships as well.

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For your safety and security:

-extra copy of your passport papers with who to contact in case of an emergency! (pack separately from your passport)

-flashlight (can be small & lightweight)

-a Sense of Humor & Awareness of Cultural Ways!

These beautiful people will go way out of their way to help you have a great experience here.  Understanding their cultural ways can help you to help them have a great experience with you, too!  Read through the suggestions we provide on our web-site and ask us for more information and assistance when you need it!