Asked about obtaining a work visa in Egypt, Jane Akshar notes that:
“If you are working in Egypt your employer will normally get the visa for you. They have to show that the job can’t be done by an egyptian and there are various formalities you undergo like an aids test. But although a bit long […]

One of our regulars on Tour Egypt just returned from a cruise on the Lady Mary. This is a full size cruise boat run by Flash Tours, and it was apparently just refurbished. She reports having a good time aboard. Marjory Smillie reports that:
“I haven’t much info on the “Lady Mary” apart from […]

And this just in from a Tour Egypt reader about a travel company to be wery. Note that they are not an AETBI member:
This is what happened to me on a holiday by PANORAMA / MANOS TRAVEL Ltd. 1) I wanted 3 days in Cairo and 4 days in Luxor. I was told in the […]

Much of the messaging just now in our Conference Center has been about the new blogs. There is some excitement. Jane’s Luxor blog is a big hit, as well it should be. She’s doing some excellent reporting. Also, perhaps for the Tour Egypt insiders, those who actively participate on the message board, Diaa’s Wedding blog […]

Before beginning this news, I need to give some credit to Karen Phillips, a very knowledgeable travel consultant living in Egypt who shows that knowledge by kindly answering many of the questions on our Message system.
Asked about the use of calling cards, which are a very good idea when in Egypt, she reports that the […]

The Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel is a popular one located in Giza. It has been seeing a lot of renovation and construction work, but we are told by Karen Phillips who visited with the manager that much of this is now completed, and there will be no more work taking place this year.

There has been considerable talk about what to wear in Egypt of late on the discussion boards. It always comes down to really two messages. First, it is important to think about the location, whether in a tourist facility our out in public, and second of all, how conservative one must be in either location. […]

As confirmed by Karen Phillips on the Message board, the Esna locks will be closed between June 1st and June 30th this year for maintenance. This closure means that tourists who take Nile Cruises during that period must either change boats at the locks, or make other transportation arrangements. This is usually all handled by […]