• Select "Yes, I want to share a room" and WTT will assign you a roommate when Final Travel Instructions are sent.
• You can specify a roommate by entering her name where indicated. If your named roommate is not on the tour, for any reason, WTT will assign you a roommate unless you pay to have your own room, if available.
• Select "No, I do not wish to share a room" if you want to have your own room. Additional costs apply.

• All shared rooms have 2 beds
• All shared rooms are non-smoking
• No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
• See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

The activities on this tour are rated as follows:

• 40% Easy
• 50% Moderate (extensive walking at large sites in heat)
• 10% Strenuous (camel ride, heat)

Each day of the itinerary lists the included meals for that day (B,L,D,O=Other). When a meal is not included, the WTT Tour Leader will have suggestions for where to eat.

You do not have to dine alone unless it is your personal choice. You'll most likely be dining with new acquaintances you've made, or you can join the Tour Leader.

Dietary Restrictions on International Tours: WTT has limited to no control over food selections or variety from meal-to-meal, especially at hotels. While we do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions and ensure variety of options, we cannot guarantee either.

• Scarf—for covering your hair
• Modest clothing—no shorts, tank tops, or sandals should be worn in public places.
  
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
• Lightweight cotton shirts and long pants

• Cooling neck scarf you can get wet if you are sensitive to heat
• Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
• Swimsuit and coverup—the hotels feature lovely pools
• Smart-casual outfit if you'd like to dress up a bit for dinners.

Good Packing Habits—

• Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping aids, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.
• Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
• Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
• Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
• Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

• It is best to travel as lightly as possible.  Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
• We strongly recommend you bring only one suitcase no larger than 26 inches high as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle, plus 1 carry-on. The small or medium-size in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and should be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
• You are responsible for managing your own belongings.  We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient.
• Steps exist at most hotel entrances. On occasion the coach must unload passengers and luggage some distance from the hotel entrance.
  
• If you carry a purse, it should be able to be worn across your body, hands-free.
• If you are planning on shopping, have larger items shipped directly to your home. For smaller items you want to carry home, bring a small nylon zippered bag packed in your suitcase to accommodate these purchases.
• Keep in mind that you will be traversing airports as part of this itinerary and will need to handle your own luggage through customs. You will need to pay any and all charges you may incur by the airlines from overweight luggage.

• Contact your cell phone service provider before departing about adding an international calling plan. Most carriers have flat daily rates which will allow your US-based phone to be functional upon arrival in a foreign country.
• Managing data while traveling internationally is important. Using WiFi when available and communicating through apps like What's App help you manage data usage while traveling.
• Learn how to make an international call BEFORE you leave. Consult your cell provider and check out the website www.HowtoCallAbroad.com.

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider:  the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, your individual shopping interests and habits, and cash for tipping (see Tipping Section for details).

• The official currency used in Egypt is Egyptian pound.
• Egypt still appears to be very much a cash-based society. Credit cards may not be widely accepted except in tourist-oriented establishments
• Be sure to exchange USD into local local currency so you have cash upon arrival. This can be done at the airport upon arrival into Cairo. Easy access to ATM machines can be problematic elsewhere.
• Small purchases often require local currency.
• Many historic sites charge extra for the privilege of taking photos.
• Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.

• Tipping transfer drivers, wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a personal service to you at the hotel or at other public locations.
• Tipping aboard the Nile Cruise. Typically, tips are collected at the end of the cruise. Your Tour Leader will coordinate the collection of tips from each room and place in the tip container on the last day. Suggested amount is $10 per person per day.
• Tipping the Egyptian guide that accompanies the group throughout the tour. (Budget $80)
• You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job.  The amount is entirely a personal preference.  If you'd like a guideline, consider $9-$12 per day.