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Before You Go to Egypt
The more you know about the destination and the conditions
you can expect on your Wildland Adventure, the more you
will enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination
specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any
questions or concerns. The following information will also
help you prepare for the exciting experience ahead and
enable you to get the very most from your trip.
Air Travel Arrangements
We are pleased to assist you with your
flights to Egypt. We offer discounted bulk
rate fares with preferred airlines and
are familiar with the best schedules and
routing. International flights for Wildland
Adventures’ trips to Egypt arrive
into Cairo. There is no obligation to purchase
your international tickets from Wildland
Adventures although our fares are usually
competitive based on advanced purchase
and availability. Tickets for local flights
in Egypt are included in the cost of your
Wildland Adventure and are issued to you
in-country. The principal airlines that
we recommend from the U.S. to Cairo, Egypt,
are Egyptair nonstop out of New York, United/Lufthansa
via Frankfurt, British Airways via London,
Air France or Alitalia. Flights between
Egypt and Jordan are available daily on
Royal Jordanian and Egyptair for travelers
who want to visit both destinations.
Health
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide
detailed information about health precautions
and possible immunizations for travel to
each destination. A consultation with your
doctor, a local travel clinic, or public
health office will help you decide which
medications or inoculations are necessary
for your safe participation on the trip.
Wildland Adventures staff are not licensed
medical authorities, however, we know the
exact areas, environments and conditions
under which you will be traveling, all
of which can affect the relative risk of
exposure to health conditions and help
you make decisions concerning immunizations
and prescription medicines. Preventative
measures against infectious diseases may
require advance planning for immunizations.
Pregnant women and parents traveling with
young children should consult their physician
or pediatrician.
With proper precautions, travel to Egypt
is very safe. Although Egypt is in some
regards a poor and developing country,
its tourism infrastructure boasts an astounding
number of world-class hotels, resorts and
Nile cruise ships. The selection of food
and drink offered in these establishments
is prepared in accordance with high standards
of international cuisine and hygienic regulations.
It is not advisable to drink tap water
anywhere in Egypt. Bottled water is widely
available, but you should be sure that
the top is properly sealed before purchasing.
Hot weather combined with rich and unusual
foods may cause minor intestinal ailments.
As in any developing country, you want
to be careful of what you eat, avoiding
roadside stands. If you have an especially
sensitive stomach we recommend avoiding
spicy foods, uncooked vegetables, and raw
fruits and salads. Some people find it
helpful to drink tea with lemon and eat
yogurt to prevent stomach ailments. On
any trip to Egypt we recommend that you
carry an antiobiotic and antidiarrheal
medications with you. In general you may
enjoy all the delicious and international
cuisine of Egypt offered at your hotel
and in the local restaurants selected by
our guides.
No immunizations are required for travel
to Egypt. Biting insects are negligible
and insect repellant is rarely necessary.
Malaria is of no concern in areas of Egypt
on Wildland Adventures. You should consider
vaccination against hepatitis and typhoid,
and all travelers should be up-to-date
on tetanus-diphtheria, measles-mumps-rubella,
polio, and chicken pox immunizations. It
is very important to protect yourself from
the intense desert sun with sunscreen,
dark glasses and a hat, and to stay well
hydrated.
MD
Travel Health: Complete travel information
updated daily for physicians and travelers.
VISA and Passport Requirements
A passport is required for entry into
Egypt and should be valid for six months
after your return date. A visa is also
required for American citizens. You can
purchase it in advance through Wildland
Adventures, or you can obtain it on your
own upon arrival at the airport. Non-US
citizens should check with the embassy
or consulate of Egypt in your country of
origin.
Egypt Embassy in the United States
U.S.
State Department Passport Services
Generations Visa Service
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended
reading list and online ordering through
Longitude Books. For each destination,
we feature "Essential Reading," four
or five books that are a comprehensive
introduction to each region. This list
favors well-written, concise books that
capture the spirit of a place including
guidebooks, memoirs, histories, field guides,
natural histories, novels or other great
books. You will also find the new and hard-to-find
books, field guides, classic accounts of
exploration, travel narratives, books on
art and archaeology, novels, essays and
well-written academic books.
Egypt Reading
List
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing
list and recommended travel products for
your trip once you have signed up for your
Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend
for travel supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their performance
engineered, quick dry and lightweight
travel apparel designed for outdoor-oriented
adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel
clothing category and a variety of specialty
travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Destination Information
For further information about Egypt we
recommend the following websites:
CIA World Factbook
General International Travel
References
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