What about guards & protection as the cruise tour?
Security Guards / convoys ARE provided by neither Cruise Line nor any other travel agency, Security is provided by the Egyptian Government to ALL tours. This can be in the form of a security officer accompanying the group, or a police car following the van. It depends on the Egyptian Police arrangement. The government always makes sure that passengers feel safe and are well protected whether with the cruise line tours or any other agency.
When will the cruise ship collect our passports?
A few days before arriving in Egypt. It will be written in the (daily newspaper). Your cabin steward should also remind you.
When will the cruise ship returns them?
The afternoon or evening before arriving in Egypt. Your cabin steward will leave them in your cabin.
Can I pay with traveler's checks or a credit card?
Traveler’s checks are not accepted, cash payment is preferred & credit cards are accepted
Is the Nile Dinner Cruise included?
No. It is optional. Some people know they will be too tired to enjoy it so we have chosen not to include it. Check our blog here
Will I need to pay for anything on the excursion?
Other than purchases, you will need to pay for beverages in restaurants, the camel ride if you choose to do one, and PLEASE remember to tip the guide and driver of your bus at the end. They will be happy to accept tips in any currency. There will probably be other opportunities for tips as well – such as in restaurant bathrooms. (You may even find that in Italy.)
Can I ask the tour guides some questions about the Muslim religion?
YES! They are very willing to share their culture with their guests. Don't be shy (just be polite!)
How will we recognize them when we get off the ship?
They will be carrying signs saying your name
How should we dress?
Comfortably and somewhat modestly. Try to keep your knees and shoulders covered. That advice is for both men and women.
In Egypt they are used to people wearing shorts and spaghetti straps and if you really want to you can,
What kind of shoes should we wear?
Comfortable ones. Birkenstocks are fine, but some people preferred closed shoes for walking in the sand and riding camels.
Can we go inside a pyramid?
No, but you should be able to go inside a tomb in Sakkara.
I've heard we can ride a camel. How much does that cost?
It's very memorable, check it in our blog
Do we need vaccinations for Egypt?
None are required by law, but your doctor may recommend some such as a tetanus booster, hepatitis A and B, or maybe yellow fever.
Should we bring any special medicine in case we get a stomach bug?
Some people bring Immodium or Cipro. If you get sick it probably won't be until you're back on the ship.
What can I do to avoid getting "Pharaoh's Revenge"?
Only drink bottled water. No ice cubes allowed unless you ask for them separately and put them in a tightly sealed zip-lock bag and drop it in your drink. Only eat hot foods which mean no salads or fruits. They say peeled fruit is ok but I avoid it when I'm there. After all, it's only a day and a half. The restaurants have been chosen with your safety and well-being in mind, but please still follow the above suggestions.
Will someone help us carry our luggage?
No. Bring a small overnight bag that you can handle easily.
Will we be travelling in the convoy to Cairo?
Yes. It is obligatory by low in Egypt
How long is the trip?
Both Port Said and Alexandria are 2.5 or 3 hours from Cairo.
Both Sukhna & Suez are 1:30 hours from Cairo
Safaga is 3:30 hours from Luxor
What is the traffic like in Cairo?
HORRENDOUS!! Whatever you do, don't go off on your own and try to cross a street
What hotel are we staying at?
We use the Moevenpick pyramids & Le Meridian pyramids
Are the deluxe hotels in Cairo are serving alcohol. Will we be able to get a drink at our hotel?
Yes, in a couple of different locations.
If we don't go on the Nile Dinner Cruise where should we eat?
At the hotel. You have a number of options check our blog
How will we get to the Nile Dinner Cruise?
By bus. Form and to the Nile dinner cruise, the transfers are included
What time do we need to get up in the morning?
We prefer to start early and the will planned according to your cruise ship schedule
Is breakfast included?
Yes. The hotels are doing a beautiful job with their breakfast buffets in Egypt. Don't miss it!
What kind of electrical current and outlets will we find at the hotel?
The same kind you find in Italy and most of Europe (220 volts). American appliances will work on the ship, but not in any of the ports.
How will the ship know that we will be away from the ship for the night?
You should leave your name and our contact information in the cruise ship information desk
What time will be get back to the ship in Alexandria?
You are scheduled to get back nearly two hours before sailing.
Shopping FAQ
Is any other shopping scheduled?
No, we prefer to leave that as an option for all our clients, the stop will b at a Government-approved store where you have a guarantee that you are buying what you are told you are buying. Gold is actually gold; papyrus is actually papyrus, etc. This cannot be guaranteed (expected?) at a market which is much riskier.
Will we be able to order personalized cartouches with our names on them in hieroglyphics once
we're on the tour?
I believe so, but it's best not to count on it. A limited number of people were able to order items on the morning of the first day and receive them on the second day. It is best to order them in advance though through Vicki who will prepare a list for Hazem. (I will be sending you this information very soon.)
What are the cartouches are made of?
You can choose between solid 18 kt gold, very high quality silver, or silver with 18 kt gold hieroglyphics added to them. They are all beautiful and very well made.
Do they come with a chain?
No, but you can purchase a chain to go with your cartouche at the government-approved store. They have a wide selection of gold chains and other jewelry.
How do we pay for the cartouches?
You can pay in cash or with a major credit card, but if you pay with a credit card there is a 3% surcharge.
What else can you find at the store we stop at?
Many of the items that foreigners shop for in Egypt: besides gold, silver and jewelry, you can find alabaster, amber, water pipes, papyrus, kaftans, etc. etc. etc. By the way, Princess won't let you bring water pipes back to your cabin. They store them for you and you can pick them up when you disembark in Rome.
Do you think we're going to have a good time?
I think you're going to have an amazing, wonderful time!!
Security Guards / convoys ARE provided by neither Cruise Line nor any other travel agency, Security is provided by the Egyptian Government to ALL tours. This can be in the form of a security officer accompanying the group, or a police car following the van. It depends on the Egyptian Police arrangement. The government always makes sure that passengers feel safe and are well protected whether with the cruise line tours or any other agency.
When will the cruise ship collect our passports?
A few days before arriving in Egypt. It will be written in the (daily newspaper). Your cabin steward should also remind you.
When will the cruise ship returns them?
The afternoon or evening before arriving in Egypt. Your cabin steward will leave them in your cabin.
Can I pay with traveler's checks or a credit card?
Traveler’s checks are not accepted, cash payment is preferred & credit cards are accepted
Is the Nile Dinner Cruise included?
No. It is optional. Some people know they will be too tired to enjoy it so we have chosen not to include it. Check our blog here
Will I need to pay for anything on the excursion?
Other than purchases, you will need to pay for beverages in restaurants, the camel ride if you choose to do one, and PLEASE remember to tip the guide and driver of your bus at the end. They will be happy to accept tips in any currency. There will probably be other opportunities for tips as well – such as in restaurant bathrooms. (You may even find that in Italy.)
Can I ask the tour guides some questions about the Muslim religion?
YES! They are very willing to share their culture with their guests. Don't be shy (just be polite!)
How will we recognize them when we get off the ship?
They will be carrying signs saying your name
How should we dress?
Comfortably and somewhat modestly. Try to keep your knees and shoulders covered. That advice is for both men and women.
In Egypt they are used to people wearing shorts and spaghetti straps and if you really want to you can,
What kind of shoes should we wear?
Comfortable ones. Birkenstocks are fine, but some people preferred closed shoes for walking in the sand and riding camels.
Can we go inside a pyramid?
No, but you should be able to go inside a tomb in Sakkara.
I've heard we can ride a camel. How much does that cost?
It's very memorable, check it in our blog
Do we need vaccinations for Egypt?
None are required by law, but your doctor may recommend some such as a tetanus booster, hepatitis A and B, or maybe yellow fever.
Should we bring any special medicine in case we get a stomach bug?
Some people bring Immodium or Cipro. If you get sick it probably won't be until you're back on the ship.
What can I do to avoid getting "Pharaoh's Revenge"?
Only drink bottled water. No ice cubes allowed unless you ask for them separately and put them in a tightly sealed zip-lock bag and drop it in your drink. Only eat hot foods which mean no salads or fruits. They say peeled fruit is ok but I avoid it when I'm there. After all, it's only a day and a half. The restaurants have been chosen with your safety and well-being in mind, but please still follow the above suggestions.
Will someone help us carry our luggage?
No. Bring a small overnight bag that you can handle easily.
Will we be travelling in the convoy to Cairo?
Yes. It is obligatory by low in Egypt
How long is the trip?
Both Port Said and Alexandria are 2.5 or 3 hours from Cairo.
Both Sukhna & Suez are 1:30 hours from Cairo
Safaga is 3:30 hours from Luxor
What is the traffic like in Cairo?
HORRENDOUS!! Whatever you do, don't go off on your own and try to cross a street
What hotel are we staying at?
We use the Moevenpick pyramids & Le Meridian pyramids
Are the deluxe hotels in Cairo are serving alcohol. Will we be able to get a drink at our hotel?
Yes, in a couple of different locations.
If we don't go on the Nile Dinner Cruise where should we eat?
At the hotel. You have a number of options check our blog
How will we get to the Nile Dinner Cruise?
By bus. Form and to the Nile dinner cruise, the transfers are included
What time do we need to get up in the morning?
We prefer to start early and the will planned according to your cruise ship schedule
Is breakfast included?
Yes. The hotels are doing a beautiful job with their breakfast buffets in Egypt. Don't miss it!
What kind of electrical current and outlets will we find at the hotel?
The same kind you find in Italy and most of Europe (220 volts). American appliances will work on the ship, but not in any of the ports.
How will the ship know that we will be away from the ship for the night?
You should leave your name and our contact information in the cruise ship information desk
What time will be get back to the ship in Alexandria?
You are scheduled to get back nearly two hours before sailing.
Shopping FAQ
Is any other shopping scheduled?
No, we prefer to leave that as an option for all our clients, the stop will b at a Government-approved store where you have a guarantee that you are buying what you are told you are buying. Gold is actually gold; papyrus is actually papyrus, etc. This cannot be guaranteed (expected?) at a market which is much riskier.
Will we be able to order personalized cartouches with our names on them in hieroglyphics once
we're on the tour?
I believe so, but it's best not to count on it. A limited number of people were able to order items on the morning of the first day and receive them on the second day. It is best to order them in advance though through Vicki who will prepare a list for Hazem. (I will be sending you this information very soon.)
What are the cartouches are made of?
You can choose between solid 18 kt gold, very high quality silver, or silver with 18 kt gold hieroglyphics added to them. They are all beautiful and very well made.
Do they come with a chain?
No, but you can purchase a chain to go with your cartouche at the government-approved store. They have a wide selection of gold chains and other jewelry.
How do we pay for the cartouches?
You can pay in cash or with a major credit card, but if you pay with a credit card there is a 3% surcharge.
What else can you find at the store we stop at?
Many of the items that foreigners shop for in Egypt: besides gold, silver and jewelry, you can find alabaster, amber, water pipes, papyrus, kaftans, etc. etc. etc. By the way, Princess won't let you bring water pipes back to your cabin. They store them for you and you can pick them up when you disembark in Rome.
Do you think we're going to have a good time?
I think you're going to have an amazing, wonderful time!!
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