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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

38 weeks From GBP 4850 More about this trip
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 2395 More about this trip
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The Roof of Africa

21 days From GBP 545 More about this trip
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Best of Egypt

14 days From GBP 520 More about this trip
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What to Buy for your Holiday to Egypt?

Packing for holiday in Egypt can be daunting, especially if you don’t have everything you need. So you might be wondering what to buy for your holiday to Egypt?

For starters, you will need a good backpack which is large enough to fit in your belongings, but small enough to cart around with you. A decent moneybag is also a good idea, to keep your valuables safe under your t-shirt.

An Egypt guidebook and an Egyptian Arabic language guide is also a very good idea to help you when you travelling through the country. This will also help you to prepare for your trip, and will come in handy when you are interacting with locals.

Many plugs are 220 volts, so US visitors need an electricity converter. UK visitors will need a plug adapter. Both of these items can be purchased in a chemist.

A travel pack is also a good idea, and could include soap, washing powder if you prefer to do your own washing, wet wipes which are great for freshening up, tissues and insect repellent.

4 Egypt Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    38 weeks   From GBP 4850

    London to Cairo

  • Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

    16 weeks   From GBP 2395

    Cairo to Cape Town

  • The Roof of Africa

    21 days   From GBP 545

    Cairo to Tunis

  • Best of Egypt

    14 days   From GBP 520

    Cairo to Cairo