Everything Canadians wonder before booking their trip to Egypt – comprehensive answers. Egypt tours from Canada offer an easy, organized way to explore one of the world’s most enchanting destinations. Designed specifically for long-distance travelers, these tours combine comfort, expert guidance, and itineraries tailored to Canadian departure cities, rather than standard itineraries. ...
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Indeed, Canadian citizens need a visa, but in Egypt, an e-visa can be obtained by anyone traveling there. This visa costs around $25 USD and takes only 24 hours to get. Another visa option would be to obtain one on arrival at Cairo Airport for $25 USD in cash.
Packages from this website begin at $400 USD per individual for a 3-day package to Cairo and reach upwards of $1,400 USD per individual for 6-day tours of multiple cities including a cruise down the Nile. Airfares from Canada to the destinations listed will cost $900-$1,800 CAD roundtrip.
Yes, quite safe provided that one books the tour through an authorized tour operator. Egypt boasts good facilities for tourists, well-trained guides, and reliable transportation. Just like with any foreign country, one should avoid isolated areas.
Our land-only packages generally do not have flights to and from destinations outside of Canada booked as part of the package; however, we will include quotes for flights out of Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, or Calgary should that be more convenient for you. Internal flights within Egypt between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan are included where stated.
Roughly 12 hours from Toronto or Montreal with one stop, and 15–16 hours from Vancouver or Calgary. Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, and EgyptAir all serve the route with one-stop connections.
In most cases: hotel room, breakfast every day (some lunches and dinners as well), transfer to the sights, the services of an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the sites you are going to visit, and airport transfer. Nile cruise and insurance are additional options that can be offered to you after booking the tour.
From October to April, when days are pleasant enough to tour around and cruise on the River Nile. In summer (June-August), the weather becomes extremely hot, particularly in Luxor and Aswan, hence the winter period becomes the best time to visit Egypt.
From short 3-day Cairo highlights to extended 14-day explorations. Most Canadian travelers choose 6–10 days, enough time for Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and a Nile cruise without feeling rushed.