For a tour with Royal Egypt Travel, the price includes a designated Tour Manager, a dedicated English-speaking Egyptologist, all hotel accommodations (deluxe 4-star and 5-star hotels/resorts) within Egypt, Nile River cruise accommodations (if applicable), domestic airfare within Egypt (if applicable); arrival and departure airport assistance, all transportation in spacious, air-conditioned private coaches; meals as per itinerary (meals include bottled water and one non-alcoholic drink); all sightseeing costs (site admissions, fees and guides); other items as per specific itinerary.

All domestic flights within Egypt are included in the tour price. International airfare to/from Cairo is not included in the tour price. This means that each traveler will be responsible for their own international flight arrangements and will need to provide the necessary information to Royal Egypt Travel prior to the tour’s final payment due date.

As a destination management company, not a travel agency, we do not sell travel products sold by other travel companies. However, when you make a reservation for a tour, you become a part of our family and we will gladly assist you in finding the best international airfare for your tour. Just let us know and we will share our travel knowledge with you!

We only require a minimum, non-refundable deposit (per traveler/per tour) to hold a reservation. Payments towards the outstanding balance can be made online and you may make as many payments as you wish. You can pay by credit/debit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, AMEX), Zelle transfer, CashApp or bank wire transfer. The final payment is typically due 60-90 days before the tour and each specific tour will verify the final payment due date.

Our tours are generally 10-20 people. Each reservation will indicate the max group size for that particular tour. Private and/or individual organizer tours will have their own specified group size.

All tours offered by Royal Egypt Travel require a minimum, non-refundable and non-transferable deposit in order to reserve a space. The remaining balance of the tour price will follow the refund/cancellation policy that is is specifically outlined in each tour package. Please review each tour itinerary refund/cancellation policy prior to making a reservation to ensure the policy meets your preferences.

Each traveler is required to obtain an entry visa for any tour or vacation in Egypt. For US citizens, the visa can be obtained upon arrival at the airport in Cairo. The cost of the visa is currently $25 US Dollars per person (*amount subject to change at any time). Each traveler must have exact change in USD in order to obtain the visa. Please ensure you have this amount available when you arrive. There are no ATMs in the Cairo airport that can provide USD.

Most expenses are covered by the price of the trip. You will need money for some meals; tipping of the local guides and drivers on optional tours; tips for your Tour Manager; minibar; alcoholic beverages; all other items of a personal nature (such as laundry or phone calls). Please review each individual itinerary for the covered expenses.

Prior to the tour start date (and after the initial reservation), you can purchase an optional excursion by contacting the Travel Director to request the excursion added to your tour reservation invoice. This will enable you to pay for the excursion by payments. Upon arrival, optional excursions must be paid for in the local currency. Please be aware that in Egypt, while ATMs are readily available, they may not have cash available at the time needed or may limit the amount available for withdrawal. Please plan accordingly.

Yes. Each tour will include an option to arrive a day early and the pricing will be indicated on the reservation form for each tour. This option can be added at the time of the initial reservation or you can contact the Travel Director after the initial reservation (and prior to the tour start date) to add this option to your tour reservation invoice. You will also need to contact the Travel Director to arrange to stay longer than the actual tour dates. Pricing for additional days after the tour are based on the tour dates and will not be posted on the tour reservation form. Please contact us for more details.

Travel Protection Plans are available and recommended to help protect you and your trip investment. Travel Protection Policies offered by most major travel insurance providers include benefits such as Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more.

In the event of a missed or delayed flight, you will need to notify your Travel Director to advise of the change in plans. Your final tour information package will include all contact information. You will be provided with multiple methods of contact to assist you with getting this information to us (email, cell phone, WhatsApp contact info, Viber contact info). We will monitor all methods of communication while travelers are en route. Once we have the updated information, we will ensure that your airport transfer is arranged based on the new travel arrangements.

In the event that your checked baggage does not arrive at the same time as your flight, the Tour Manager will be able to assist you with tracking the baggage and will also arrange to have the baggage delivered to your hotel upon arrival.

If you have a double occupancy reservation and your roommate cancels, we will make every attempt possible to place the remaining traveler with another roommate. However, if unable to find a roommate, the remaining traveler will be responsible for the additional single room supplement. Please Note: This policy applies only for tours that do offer the roommate matching service. Each specific tour will provide details regarding this service availability.

It is best to pack clothing that will allow for layering and provides protection from changing weather conditions. Egypt is a desert climate and temperatures can fluctuate greatly. Daytime temperatures range from pleasantly warm in the winter to very hot in the summer. Nights in the desert can also be extremely cold. Please make sure you bring a hat, your sunglasses and sunscreen, as well as a good lip balm and plenty of lotion. Your clothing and shoes should be comfortable enough to allow for lots of walking and movement. Please also keep in mind that many areas of Egypt are quite dusty. You will want to bring shoes/attire that are appropriate.