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The tourist visa is $30 on arrival or online, valid 30 days. Bring clean US dollars in small denominations, and get Egyptian pounds for everything minor. Plus SIMs,…
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No, you will not get seasick — the river is flat and the boats are wide. Mosquitoes are mild, malaria is not a risk, and stomach upsets are…
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Most ships have no elevator, and the Valley of the Kings is the hardest site on the route. Which deck to book, what each temple actually demands, and…
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Three buffet meals a day mixing Egyptian and international dishes, included in your fare. Drinks are not. Vegetarian is easy, vegan needs notice, allergies need booking-time warning.
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Upper deck, midship. Bigger windows, better light, furthest from the engines. The cheapest worthwhile upgrade on the boat, and why suites usually are not.
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Shoulders and knees covered at temples, smart-casual at dinner, and a warm layer for the deck in every season. A packing list that fits, and why covering up…
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Cabin, all meals, temple entrance fees and a guide are included. Drinks, tips, Abu Simbel and your visa are not. The complete checklist before you book.
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Budget $6 to $8 per person per day for the crew and the same for your guide. Who to tip, how the crew envelope works, and whether to…
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