Question 1

Are COVID-19 vaccinations required for my Indico Travels tour?

Accepted Answer

To help protect our travellers, employees and local communities on our tours, we require all participants to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Indico Travels may request official documentation of vaccination, which will be required as a part of the booking process.

Are there exemptions? If for some reason you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you can apply for exemption, which will be assessed on a case by case basis.  To apply for an exemption, please contact us.

What proof of vaccination may be required? Official documentation of vaccination either in paper or digital format are required. Here are some examples including but not limited to: EU travellers - EU Digital COVID Pass, UK travellers: NHS card, USA traveller - CDC vaccination record.

How will you ensure the safety of my data/vaccination records? Your vaccination status and documentation will be stored in our secure CRM system that is fully compliant with German data protection rules.

Question 2

Can I cancel my trip?

Accepted Answer

You may cancel your place on our tours at any time. If you have booked our [Flexi fare](https://www.indicotravels.com/flexible-booking-conditions), you can cancel for free up to 65 days before your departure. 
You may also choose to rebook to a different date or tour, which costs 50 Euro, if no other irredeemable costs have been incurred by us.

a) General cancellation fees (as a percentage of the booking price):

**For bookings in the CLASSIC fare:**

- up to 65 days before departure 20%
- from the 64th to the 30th day before departure 25%
- from the 29th to the 15th day before departure 45%
- from the 14th to the 7th day before departure 60%
- from the 6th day before departure 80%
- on the day of departure and in case of no-show 90%

**For bookings in the FLEXI fare**

- up to 65 days before departure 0%
- from the 64th to the 30th day before departure 20%
- after 29 days before departure, cancellation fees are identical to those in the CLASSIC fare

Indico Travels reserves the right to claim a higher, specifically calculated compensation instead of the above cancellation flat rates if Ventura can prove that significantly higher expenses were incurred than the applicable cancellation flat rate.

For more information on our cancellation policy, you can have a look at our [Terms & Conditions](https://www.indicotravels.com/terms).

Question 3

Can you help with booking flights?

Accepted Answer

Weve found our travelers prefer to book their flights themselves as they can choose their local departure airport, and decide themselves whether to prioritise by cost of the flight, duration, airline etc. Were vry happy to give you tips on how to get the best flight deals - just drop us a note!

Question 4

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Most likely you do - please check with your local Egyptian embassy.

Tourists from UK, US, EU and Switzerland, for example, need a visa to enter Egypt. You can obtain it on arrival, however it can be beneficial to pre-apply for it as an E-Visa to save time at the airport. Please see [this list](https://www.visa-egypt.com/), to see if youre eligible for an E-visa (recommended).

We advise you to apply for an E-visa around 7-10 days before departure (no less than this). Processing time for an E-visa is around 5 working days but may vary.

REQUIREMENTS FOR E-VISA:
You must be entering Egypt for tourism. 
You must stay in Egypt for only up to 30 days. 
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival.
Youll need a valid debit/credit card (Single Entry Visa will cost you 25 USD).

See [here]https://www.visa-egypt.com/visa-requirements) for details on requirements.

You can apply for an E-visa[ here](https://application.visa-egypt.com/application/7922b90e-59ef-11ed-bef6-0650025fc52d.08f4b24).

We accept no liability for this information, please verify with your local Egyptian embassy.

Question 5

How much does food and drink cost in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Lunch or dinner can cost from 5 to 20USD depending on the restaurant. If you like street food, a portion of falafel can cost you as little as 2€. A beer in a local bar would cost around 3USD. In more fancy bars youll pay around 10USD.

Question 6

How much extra cash should I expect to spend?

Accepted Answer

It really depends on how tempted you are at the bazaars! Egypt is generally cheap, allow €20-30 a day for meals not included (you can spend far less if you’re happy with falafel, for example).

Question 7

How should I dress in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

If youd like to fit in, we recommend wearing loose fitting clothing up to the knees, and that covers the shoulders. Well give you a detailed packing list before your trip!

Question 8

Id like to arrive a day/some days earlier, or add a few days to the end of my trip. Can I?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely - we encourage that! We can help you extend your stay at the groups hotels, book an airport pickup, and give you tips for things to do regionally if you drop us a [message](https://www.indicotravels.com/contact). For some trips, there are also pre-planned excursions - check your trip itinerary.

Question 9

Ive never traveled with a tour group before - how do I know this is for me?

Accepted Answer

Many of our clients have never traveled with a travel group before - we hadnt either! Weve specifically developed our trips with solo travelers in mind, meaning we give you some spare time and space in which you can do our own thing, but you can also buddy up with people in the group if you like. Traveling with a tour group has great benefits: you get access to locations and communities you wouldnt get on your own, you travel with a local expert and everything is organised for you on the ground, so you can just relax into enjoying your new experiences. Plus, you get to meet a bunch of new people your age who are up for shared adventures!

Question 10

If Im not in my 30s & 40s, can I still join the trip?

Accepted Answer

Our trips are made specifically for people in their 30s and 40s, as we know there are many other travel brands out there catering to other age groups. If youre under 30 or over 49, do check out our sister brands Galapatours and Polartours, who offer boat excursions. If you speak German or French, we also have group travel sister brands that offer trips for all ages. Find our about them here: https://www.venturatravel.org/brands

Question 11

Is tipping common in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tipping is common and a key part of many peoples income in Egypt.

In order to prevent you having to manage tips yourself, we recommend that those who wish to participate pay €5 a day into a tipping kitty that the guide can manage for local services, drivers et cetera. If youre happy with your guides service throughout the tour, a normal tip for the main guide (depending on group size and your satisfaction with the guide) would be around €5-10 per day per person.

Question 12

Staying connected: Is there Wifi throughout the tour?

Accepted Answer

There is free wifi in the hotels, but the signal can be very weak and sometimes the wifi is only accessible in the public areas of the hotel. We suggest to buy a SIM card at the airport upon arrival.

Question 13

What about cash and paying in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

We recommend exchanging a small amount at the airport so you have some cash on hand. However we recommend to get more cash out at an ATM in Cairo, you can ask the hotel for recommendations on arrival or as well later on your guide. You will be able to get cash from ATMs throughout the tour.

The local currency - Egyptian pound - is the only accepted one. You can pay in USD or Euro only in Touristic  souvenir shops.

You can pay by card in good standard restaurants, hotels and bigger shops. You will be required to pay with cash in sightseeing sites, local restaurants, local souvenir shops, etc.

Question 14

What can I do if I arrive a day or two early?

Accepted Answer

We recommend visiting the Egyptian museum in Cairo! Take an Uber there. If youll be staying for longer, consider a trip to the burial grounds of Saqqara/Memphis around 30km outside of Cairo. We can help you arrange that , just get in touch. You could also take an overnight trip to Alexandria!

Question 15

What can I do if Id like to stay longer?

Accepted Answer

You could stay longer in Luxor and visit more temples (Karnak, for example) and burial sites from there. You could travel to Hurghada for some time at the Red Sea, where snorkeling and diving is great, though do note its a resort area.

Question 16

What other vaccinations are recommended or required for my trip?

Accepted Answer

Please check our COVID-19 FAQ regarding COVID vaccinations. Aside from that, as a tour operator, we are not allowed to give specific vaccination recommendations for liability reasons. We strongly recommend that you consult your local doctor or, even better, a qualified doctor specialized in tropical diseases in good time before your trip. Here are some relevant links for residents of several countries: UK: [Gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice), USA: [U.S. Centers for Disease Control](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list/) and Germany: [Auswärtiges Amt](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/reise-gesundheit/gesundheit-reise-laender/1609092).

Please note that for our Colombia tour, a yellow fever vaccination is not mandatory.

Question 17

When can I book my international flights?

Accepted Answer

As soon as we have confirmed that the minimum number of participants for your trip has been reached and the trip is therefore guaranteed to take place, you can book your flights. The trip will be confirmed or cancelled at least 45 days before departure. We will be happy to give you tips on booking flights! By the way: it is in our interest to fill the trips as soon as possible, so we do our best to confirm them as soon as possible.

Question 18

When is a trip guaranteed to take place?

Accepted Answer

A trip is guaranteed to take place when the minimum number of participants has been reached. If you have already booked before the minimum number of participants has been reached, we will let you know, so you can book your flights. We will confirm or cancel the trip no later than 45 days before the scheduled departure date. If a trip has to be cancelled unexpectedly, you will of course receive a 100% refund of your deposit or any other payments made.

Question 19

Where does my Egypt tour start and end?

Accepted Answer

Your tour starts in Cairo and ends in Luxor, so please book your flights accordingly - unless you’d like to extend with some days by the Red Sea, for example. It may be helpful to book a return flight to Cairo and a separate internal flight from Luxor to Cairo.

Question 20

What language are the tours led in?

Accepted Answer

We are an English speaking company based in Berlin. Our tours are led in English and co-travellers are international English speakers.

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