Make sure your passport is valid and check the requirements for travelling from your country to Egypt
Make sure to have a travel insurance
Where does the journey start and where does it end?
Our journey in Egypt starts at 2 April 2024 at 17:00 in Giza. You will be picked up from the airport in Cairo.
The official program ends 11 April around 14:00 in the afternoon in Luxor.
See the complete program for the more details.
What shall I absolutely bring for the journey?
The short list;
How is the climate when we travel?
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What to wear?
Since we are dealing with warm sunny weather, you can bring summer clothes. Mind you! We are travelling through an islamic country. The Egyptians accept most of the clothing styles the visiting tourists wear, however in order not to attract to much attention, we advice the women not wear skirts above the knee. Shorts for both women and men are generally accepted. In some temples it is not allowed to enter wearing sleeveless shirts or shorts, so bring something to cover the shoulders or wrap around the waist.
Some of the hotels we stay in, have hammam and swimming pool facilities, make sure to bring swimwear and flipflops if you feel like enjoying these services.
How do we travel through Egypt?
We will have one or two internal flights from Cairo. Furthermore, we will travel with our own private touring bus. And, during some leisure moments we will cross the Nile in a boat or Dahabiya.
What type of hotels do we stay in?
We aim to have offer balance of luxury and a local authentic experience. Some hotels may be more exuberant in luxury, while others are more modest. The most important conditions we maintain when selecting hotels are cleanliness, safety and optimum location in relation to our program.
Are there any special events during the time that we travel?
It will be ramadan from 10th March until he 8th April. This means that the islamic Egyptians will not consume food or drink between sunrise and sunset. The family comes together to eat after sunset. There are also rules around abstaining from sinful acts like gossiping, fighting etc… Also one is not allowed to have sex during this period. In general the atmosphere during ramadan is mild, as the Egyptian are in time of introspection. Some restaurants are not open during the day, but open their doors after sunset. At the end of ramadan their will be a big feast in the whole country.
What about the food?
The Egyptian kitchen is known for its spices and colourfull dishes. The meals consists of mostly stewlike dishes with vegetables, meat and / or fish, with some small fresh salads or pickles on the side. For people who are on a vegan or vegetarian diet there is a lot of possibilities. We encourage the participants to adopt a vegan diet for the duration of the journey. As we are on a spiritual journey, not consuming animal produce may enhance the connection to the Self and help to go deeper into a meditative state. The body does not have deal with the digestion of another being.
How much money shall I bring?
We leave it up to you how much money you bring. To give you an idea. The cost of a meal is from €8,- depending the type of restaurant. Only the meals during the free time are not included in the participation fee.
We suggest to bring cash in EURO or USD as these are well appreciated and easily changed into Egyptian Pounds (EGP) in the hotels. Sofar, we have experienced that the hotels offer fair exchange rates. There is no need to go to a bank to change money. Also it is possible to pay with credit card in most shops, museums and restaurants. And in case necessary the ATMs also accept international credit cards to withdraw money.
It is good to have cash to buy things in local supermarkets or small souvenirs.
What travel advice, vaccinations and other health related requirements are in place?
Given the current situation in the Middle East, we keep an eye on the official travel advice to Egypt. On the moment there a no security restrictions in the areas we visit.
Regarding COVID, according to the IATA flight organisation there is no requirements or restrictions regarding COVID. Also keep an eye on https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world as a reference.
Check with your countries embassy or health organisation regarding other required vaccinations.
Can I pay the participation fee in installments?
Yes, it is possible to pay in installments. Also there is a possibility to pay with credit card through a special payment link. Please contact us to discuss the option most fitting to you.
