British visitors have kept returning to Egypt for generations – winter sun, world-class
history, and excellent value once you arrive. EST adds what package-brochure trips miss:
a licensed Egyptologist guide of your own, tailor-made pacing, and a Luxor office that
answers on WhatsApp in your evening, not your night.
Direct flights run from London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester to Cairo (around five hours)
seasonally with carriers including EgyptAir and British Airways .
Many travelers also connect through Istanbul or European hubs from regional airports.
Hurghada and Marsa Alam receive direct Red Sea charters – ideal if you want beach first,
cruise second.
UK passport holders can buy the 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Cairo (about 25 USD) or
apply online for an eVisa beforehand. Passports need six months’ validity. Check the official
eVisa portal for the latest rules before booking .
Egyptian pounds (EGP) are easy to exchange with GBP cash; contactless cards work in cities
and hotels. Tipping is expected: budget roughly 5-10 GBP per day combined for guides and
drivers, in small notes.
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The winter escape is the UK special: when it’s snowing at home you’re sailing the Nile at 25C.
Browse real combinations in our Egypt packages with Nile cruise.
**Are there direct flights from the UK?** Yes seasonally from London and Manchester to Cairo;
year-round charters to the Red Sea .
**Do I need a visa?** Yes – on arrival or eVisa; passports need six months’ validity.
**Best months to go?** October-April; December-February is peak winter-sun season.
**Can I drink the water?** Stick to bottled water; ice in hotels is fine.
**How much should I tip?** Around £5-10 per day total for guide and driver, in EGP or small USD/GBP notes.
**Is Egypt safe?** Tourist areas are well-secured; millions of Brits visit annually.
**Can I combine a Nile cruise with Hurghada?** Yes – it’s the most popular UK itinerary shape.
**Do EST arrange UK-side questions by WhatsApp?** Yes – message any time for a same-day plan.
Send your dates through our tailor-made form or browse
packages with Nile cruise now.
We also plan perfect trips for US travelers and visitors from India – same private guides, same tailoring.
Also planning from Australia? See our Egypt tours from Australia guide.
