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The particular train we use is escorted by Tourism Police and considered a perfectly safe means of transport in Egypt. The Red Sea resort of Hurghada has remained a safe and welcoming place throughout the recent troubles in Egypt.


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As it is one of the safest spots at the Red Sea in Egypt we have been using Hurghada for the beach stay portion of our group tours for the last few years without any issues. To reach Hurghada on our tours we travel overland from Luxor and then onwards to Cairo overland also, by private modern vehicles.

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There are no travel restrictions in place in Hurghada or the areas that our overland journeys to and from Hurghada cover. It is possibly to travel to Sharm el Sheikh from Cairo and internationally and we are able to offer Tailor-made arrangements to this seaside location.

Travelling to the Western Desert At present we do not offer trips that include travel to the Western Desert including Siwa oasis as there are travel restrictions placed upon these areas. The FCO advises against all but essential travel to all remote desert regions in Egypt. Free Brochure Trip Enquiry Subscribe. Egyptologist local guides. Group Tours. Budget Group Tours. Family Holidays. Festival Tours. Tailor-Made Holidays Egypt From the original world wonder to one of the world's longest rivers, from treasure-filled tombs to ancient temples and pharaonic cities, there's plenty to discover in Egypt and here's a taste.

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Latest Travel Updates and Advice for Egypt Updated: 22nd October Travel Alerts In May , at least 16 persons suffered minor injures in an explosion targeting a tourist bus in front of the yet to be opened Grand Egyptian Museum. Travelling to Cairo Many of our group tours start in Cairo and end in Cairo. Travelling to Luxor and Aswan The popular tourist spots of Luxor and Aswan, which feature in the vast majority of our group tours, are located along the Nile River.

Travelling to Hurghada The Red Sea resort of Hurghada has remained a safe and welcoming place throughout the recent troubles in Egypt.


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Egypt, with its ancient civilizations, stunning ruins, etc. Given the rampant and unneccessary Islamophobia that comes into play whenever the slightest negative news comes out of the Arab world, I think this my hesitation in relaying my experience is understandable. Some people are so blinded by the bad that they cannot or will not see the good.

I actually had a similar cab incident take place in Costa Rica which is far from the economic state of Egypt. Privacy rules are not as stringent in other countries as they are in the US. Everyone knows everyone, and the hotel staff is usually familiar with the cab drivers. Amongst all the ciaos, you find an inner peace buried within the most amazing historical monuments in the world. There is no literally, other place like it on earth. Only way to know is to experience it for yourself.

Thanks for your honesty, Oneika! Bad things can happen to travelers every where especially if they are traveling alone. You can get mugged in NY or San Francisco too as it happened to my friends. Egyptians are going through bad times and I hope they can recover soon as I love that country.

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We also cannot judge something based on just one review. I always enjoy your posts and had similar feelings myself about Egypt. If I may make a small comment, you describe running your finger along some hieroglyphs. The oils in our hands alter these relics when thousands upon thousands of people touch them. I saw that in Egypt a few times. So thank you for writing what you honestly felt. I think it is important to talk about both the positives and the negatives when you travel as it presents the whole picture of a country — not just some glossy happy view of what the country could be.

And that is why travel bloggers are thriving these days as many are willing to write about both the good and the bad! Thanks for sharing your story. I have not been to Egypt since the revolution but spent two years there a few years before and it really pains me to see how much the country and its people are struggling. Contrary to your experience, I found Egypt to be one of the safest places I have ever lived. For example, one day I was walking around the city at night and came across a wedding party. I walked over to the perimeter and was immediately invited in.

I went to dance and left my bag on a seat money, camera, etc. I would now just try to spend as much money as I could possibly afford to spend there — we are just so extraordinarily rich by comparison.

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The Egyptians like all people are a proud people and I know it would have felt as horrible for those poor two to have to hound you at your hotel as it felt to be hounded. When I lived there I would ask people for directions and they would stop what they were doing and walk me there sometimes up to two hours! Total generosity. But there is a big difference underlying my experience and that is that I spent 3 years learning Arabic before I went to Egypt. I can see how others might be offended.

Some people have different experiences, and Cairo is simply not for everyone, but I guarantee you that Egypt has something for everyone. That would be my recommendation to anyone visiting Egypt. In her point of view, she felt that Egypt was the safest, and she continued to live here. Even with all that experience, sometimes Cairo still gets to her.

Thanks for your honesty, Oneika. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. You clearly understand the context of the times in which you were traveling in Egypt and what sort of impact that might have had on your experience. It simply reminds people that traveling, anywhere, is a risky proposition. Keep up the good work! Thanks for the post Oneika! Would I go to Egypt? Just not right now. I went to Egypt in April and have put off posting my thoughts on the negative side of traveling there as well, for the same reasons you mention.

My friend and I hired a guide for both cities we visited Cairo and Luxor and in this case, I really think it made the trip more enjoyable. Aside from all the insight our guides shared, they also provided a buffer against constant sales pitches and other requests. A felucca trip ended up being one of our favorite parts of the trip too — I think a few peaceful hours on the Nile are made even more special because they allow you to let down some of the mental and emotional barriers Egypt forces you to put up. You being honest about your experiences made me kind of want to visit the country more.

Good travel writing helps us know what to expect.

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I appreciate your honesty that you wrote this piece. Frank bbqboy. I honestly appreciate your honor. The people were nice and friendly. I took a cruise. I went to the Red Sea and got my toes nibbled. I flew around Egypt in a tiny little 20 person-plane and it was terrifying. I consider myself well-travelled but right now, North Africa is too volatile.