FAQs
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Reservation
IF I Book a tour, will be traveling in a group, or will it be a private tour?
Unless stated otherwise, all our tours are “private tours” which include your own personal guide and driver. If your tour includes a Nile River cruise, this leg of your tour is not private, although you will have your own private cabin on board the cruise ship. Please note our group size are Max. (10 people)
When is the best time to book a tour?
Tours can be booked all year round, although some people do find the heat a bit uncomfortable during hot summer months, from June to August. This is especially true if your itinerary includes spending time in the desert, in which case we recommend visiting during the cooler months of the year.
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FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Reservation
IF I Book a tour, will be travelling in a group, or will it be a private tour?
Unless stated otherwise, all our tours are “private tours” which include your own personal guide and driver. If your tour includes a Nile River cruise, this leg of your tour is not private, although you will have your own private cabin on board the cruise ship. Please note our group size are Max. (10 people)
When is the best time to book a tour?
Tours can be booked all year round, although some people do find the heat a bit uncomfortable during hot summer months, from June to August. This is especially true if your itinerary includes spending time in the desert, in which case we recommend visiting during the cooler months of the year.
Preparation
What is the official currency in Egypt?
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound, or (Geneh) in Arabic, and commonly abbreviated as LE. One Egyptian pound is 100 piastres, or “irsh” in Arabic. There are banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 LE and there are coins of 25 piastres, 50 piastres, and 1 pound. It can sometimes be difficult to find change for large bills so it is always advisable to have change on hand for taxis and tips.
How common is the use of credit cards in Egypt?
Credit cards are widely used in Egypt in hotels, many shops, restaurants, and cafes. Most stores in markets like Khan El Khalili and the Luxor touristic market accept credit cards. The most common types of credit cards used in Egypt are Visa, Master Card, and American Express.
Is it a common practice to give tips in Egypt?
Due to the low salaries of many professionals in Egypt, many people depend on tips, or baksheesh as it is called in Egypt, as a major part of their income. Therefore, tipping is considered customary in Egypt.
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Payment
What is your refund policy?
Golden Egypt travel in the very beginning of cancellation, to cancel a confirmed booking the cancellation will be subject to cancellation fees. the cancellation fees will be calculated according to the number of days prior to the clients arrival date in Egypt, a client gets full refund if the cancellation is 90 days prior to the arrival date in Egypt, if the cancellation is 60 days prior to the arrival date in Egypt cancellation fees will be 50% 21 days prior to arrival date in Egypt cancellation fees will be 75% 15 days prior to arrival date cancellation fees will be 100 % of the package price