Entry Visa to Egypt:
Non-Egyptians visiting Egypt are required to have a valid passport for at least 6 months from arrival date. They must obtain an entry visa at our Airports (for most nationalities) or from Egyptian embassies or an online e-Visa (For eligible countries), and we recommend the airport option if available for your nationality and it costs $25.
Please check with the nearest Egyptian Consulate for details & regulations relevant to your nationality. If you need an invitation please contact us.

Airports of the cities of our event:
You can fly to or from any of the following airports, according to your package, preference & budget.
Cairo International (CAI) [3 terminals]
Sphinx International Airport (SPX) [Secondary Airport west of Cairo for Budget Airlines]
Hurghada, Red Sea (HRG)
Luxor, Upper Egypt (LXR)
Aswan, Upper Egypt (ASW)

National Airlines:
Egyptair.com (Major Airline | Star Alliance)
Nileair.com      Aircairo.com
Best Flights Online Prices: Kayak.com      Skyscanner.net

Transportation:
1. Free shuttle (24/7) available every 30 min between Cairo Int’l Airport & Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino 🚐
Once you exit the hall wait at the shuttle buses area, and you can contact the bus upon or before arrival on:
– Whatsapp or call: +201030817755
– Call: +201222381439 , +201222381539

2. Recommended Apps:
Uber: Available in Cairo & Hurghada, if it’s the first time to use it, sign up here.
DiDi: Available in Cairo, if it’s the first time to use it, sign up here.
Careem: Available in Cairo, if it’s the first time to use it, sign up here.

3. Taxi /Cab: You can hail for Taxis (white color), its fare is similar to above apps, just make sure that the driver is using the meter.

4. Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus: call 19970 International +20 2 19970 CairoShuttleBus.com

5. Limousines & Car Rental: Available at Cairo Int’l Airport, there are multiple services that you can choose from.

Currency:
Egyptian currency is known as the Egyptian pound (EGP) or (LE) & is divided into 100 piasters. Banknotes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 & 200 pounds.

It’s possible to exchange money at Cairo Int’l Airport, there is a bank, several ATMs & Exchange office. Exchange rate is governed by the Central Bank, so the difference between banks / offices won’t exceed 10 Piasters (0.1 EGP). Banks can be found throughout the city & ATMs are in abundance. Credit cards are accepted by most businesses.

Phone SIM:
We have 4 mobile networks: Vodafone, e&, Orange, and WE. The best network is WE, then Vodafone (Better customer service), for detailed info check Open Signal Report. All companies have booths at Cairo Airport, so if you need a SIM, we recommend that you get it at the airport upon arrival.

Weather & Activities Preparations:
The weather during the festival is sunny & a bit hot in the morning in all cities (30°C), but in cities like Matrouh & Siwa, it could be slightly cold at night (19°C), so consider the suitable cloths. Also, bring sunglasses, scarf, sunscreen, swimsuit, cap/hat, sea shoes, shoes that suits hiking.

Emergency Numbers:
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . 123
Fire Brigade . . . . . . . . . 180
Tourism Police . . . . . . . . 126

Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are used.

COVID-19 Travel Requirements:
COVID-19 entry regulations lifted on 17 June 2022. For updates check here.