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Egypt Trip Info
Below you’ll find everything you need to know as you prepare for your upcoming trip. From travel details and accommodations to excursions, preparation, and cost, this section is designed to answer your questions and help you feel confident and ready for what’s ahead. Take a few minutes to read through each category so you can focus less on logistics and more on stepping into the experience God has prepared for you.
Travel
Airfare In Egypt and all Transportation
We are committed to handling as many logistical details as possible so that you, the short-term missionary, can focus on using your spiritual gifts and fully enjoy your stay in Egypt. We take responsibility for coordinating and organizing all in-country transportation. Your domestic flight is also included in the total cost of your trip.
Passports & Visas
Both a valid passport and an Egyptian visa are required for travel. If you do not have a valid passport, please click here to obtain one. Egyptian visas are processed in the Cairo airport and it will cost $30 USD (Visa is NOT included in the trip cost).
Accommodations
The team will be staying in a 4 star hotel or higher. Breakfast will be served from 7am-11am at the hotel. Hair dryer and hot water kettle will be provided in each room.
We usually stay at three different hotels. A hotel in Luxor with Nile view, and hotel in Zamalek town. (Zamalek is an island in the middle of the Nile)
Excursions
We may be visiting:
Ministry Opportunities
22 – 30 ministry opportunity
Blessing Kids Ministry
Multiple Church Visits
Opportunities to share God’s word
Pray with Local Egyptians
Creating gift bags for kids/women/in need for distribution
Blessing and Ministering with Children
Blessing and Ministering with Women
Visit Bible School and Meet Future Pastors
Cairo (and Giza area)
Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza
Cairo town with dinner at a revolving restaurant
Cave Churches (Mokattam area)
Almaza Mall
Egyptian Museum (houses King Tut artifacts)
Khan el-Khalili market
Nile
Nile sailboat ride
Worship on the Nile
Luxor
Luxor Temple
Avenue of Sphinxes
Karnak Temple Complex
Luxor Market
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings
3 kings’ tomb entrances
Tutankhamun's Tomb and mummy viewing
Hot air balloon (over Luxor – optional)
Preparation
We will be holding Zoom meetings explaining what to pack, weather conditions, country history, fundraising techniques, health recommendations, and cross-cultural travel tips, and answer all your questions.
Cost
Please contact us for the latest price for this trip.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
Transportation
All pickups and drop offs from your arrival to Cairo to your departure flight.
Flight from Cairo to Luxor and flight back from Luxor to Cairo (if specified)
Some Excursions
Driver Fee
Translator Fee
Hotels
All Hotel Stays in every location
All meals
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
(hand-selected restaurants in town known for good, quality food)
Daily Bottled Water
Common snacks suitable for everyone will be provided
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
International Flights
Administration Fee ($200)
Optional Excursions & Historic Sites
Souvenirs
Optional Horse/Camel/Carriage rides at historical places
Optional Hot Air Balloon in Luxor
Any additional food/drinks/snacks on the road.
Medication of any kind (please bring with you or buy what you need)
Bathroom visits (5¢ – 50¢ per visit)
Church Donations, love gifts, bags for children/women in need. ($10-$15 Suggested donation/person/service)
Things You Need to Pack
The Important
Passport (valid for next 6 months)
Spending Money – notify your bank/Credit Card Company you are traveling out of the country as you may use your debit card to get spending money from an ATM. You can also ask your team leader to exchange USD to EGP
Bible – You can use your Bible on your phone or bring your paper Bible with you.
Sunglasses or umbrella for Sun (Usually no rain)
Notebook and pen
$30 USD Cash for your Egyptian Visa (make sure bills are crisp and clean)
$15-20 USD cash a day for souvenirs, snacks, and small tips
Travel Accessories
Earplugs and/or sleeping mask (if you need quiet to sleep!)
Small bag for day trips
Phone and Other Electronic Chargers (pack in your carry-on so you have access to them on the plane)
Stain Eraser
Voltage Converter/International Travel Adaptor
Thank You Cards
Health & Medicine
Shampoo/Conditioner (may be provided at hotel unless it’s necessary to bring your own)
Soap
Make-up
Q-tips
Deodorant
Lotion
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss
Chapstick
Brush/Comb, Hair Ties, etc
Prescription Pills
Non-Prescription medicine you regularly need (Most US brands are sold in Egypt)
Sunscreen
Remember, almost everything on this list will be available for purchasing in Egypt in case you forget something.
Clothes, Shoes & Accessories
Pack washable, comfortable clothes in colors that mix and match (non-wrinkle is best)
Shorts or Capris (should be at least knee length)
Regular Pants/Jeans
Shirts (no tank tops/sleeveless) (no Christian/church logos)
Sweater (if Winter)
Underwear, Socks
Pajamas
Hats | Sun Hat
Good, comfortable closed toe walking shoes
Shoes/Sandals/Flip Flops that are taken on + off easily (in many homes shoes are taken on and off frequently)
Females: Scarf for covering hair when in a Mosque
Wristwatch comes in handy
Men and women can wear normal bathing suits but have extra clothes with you.
Church should be a little more dressy.
Leave expensive jewelry at home
Other Important Notes
Phone Service Options:
Ensure that your phone service has been unlocked so you can use an eSIM when in Egypt. Contact your carrier for additional information.
Let your team leader know that you need a SIM card for your PAID
It is recommended to download anything to your phone that uses data frequently or that you’d want to have access to when you don’t have internet/WIFI. (i.e., google translate, Google Maps, Spotify playlists for music or white noise)
We recommend making a separate photo album on your phone with 10-20 pictures that show things from home (family, friends, pets, your job, favorite places to hang out in your city) that you’d like to share with people you may meet. This will make it easier than scrolling through hundreds of pictures on your phone to find the one that you really like.
All Electronics need to be 220V
Usually hair dryers, and water kettles are provided in hotels. Phone chargers are easy to attain in Egypt. Most Laptop chargers are 110v and 220v – any adapter will work (easy to attain in Egypt)
Spring/Fall – We recommend you dress in “layers”. In Fall and Spring, the mornings and evenings can be cold, and mid-day can be much warmer.
Summer, it is very hot. Wear breathable, light fabrics.
Winters can be very cold. Bring a good jacket, scarf, and gloves if you tend to run cold.
Last Minute Checklist
Make sure you have digital AND hard copies of all travel, airline, and tour documents.
Sign your passport in ink as soon as you receive it. Write your current address (in pencil), in the space provided. Fill in the emergency contact section (in pencil).
Make several photocopies of your passport identification page. Keep them separate from your passport.
Leave a copy of your passport, along with your itinerary, with someone at home.
When touring locally each day, try to avoid keeping your passport in your purse or luggage.
If traveling between cities, overnight hotel stays, etc. whenever possible, keep your passport locked in the safe at your hotel or hidden in your room.
When you must carry your passport, keep it hidden, preferably under your clothing in a special pouch.
Use baggage tags with name, email and phone number and keep emergency contact information on your person.
